Julius Caesar, a man that made a profound impact on history and to Rome, was adept at providing a rich tapestry of commentary and opinion to help promulgate his own political interests while seemingly being a good General and reporting the latest details to his beloved Senate.
“The Conquest of Gaul” is quite simply a beautiful work in political writing disguised as epic reportage from the front in Near and Far Gaul. It’s definitely well worth reading even if you’re not a history lover.
From Monday 25th to Friday 29th January my blog will have no updates of any kind. I am joining in with thousands of other Australian netizens to protest the federal government’s policy of mandatory censorship of the Internet before it’s piped into our homes and businesses.
It’s in support of the Electronic Frontiers Australia’s “Great Australian Internet Blackout”. Anyone can participate even if you don’t have a website or blog. Find out how
This is an interesting post from Mashable about how some of the latest location enabled services, like Foursquare, could be used for social good. As is pointed out, using these kinds of services could be an excellent way for non-government organisations and activists to reward supporters, friends and fellow activists or support fund raising efforts.
They can also be used to identify where supporters, friends and fellow activists can be found and the kinds of places they frequent. These kinds of insights could also prove valuable when trying to source new supporters and activists.
How Non-Profits and Activists Can Leverage Location Based Services.
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Alex’s Choice News- Thailand: Support railway workers February 9, 2010Click here to send a message of protest or solidarity.
- Canada/Brazil: Tell Vale that divide-and-conquer won't work February 9, 2010Click here to send a message of protest or solidarity.
- Uranium contamination from Kakadu mine 5400 times background February 9, 2010
- Thailand: Support railway workers February 9, 2010
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