Censorship on the Internet: A Bibliography Via Monolog

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The Publications Department of the UNESCO Institute for Education, Feldbrunnenstrasse 58, 20148 Hamburg, announces the 50th Anniversary to be held in 2002 (1952 - 2002).The acivities of the Institute for Education cover a wide range from lecturers to documentation and publications. The institute maintains a library described as unique in Germany. Access is free.

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Scientists in Britain have identified the oldest skeleton ever found on the American continent in a discovery that raises fresh questions about the accepted theory of how the first people arrived in the New World, reports The Independent

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Anchorage Daily News about troubles with a hunt-ban of moose, which the Yup'ik of Alaska traditonally shoot.

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Review about a book about the german pastor Strehlow, which grew up under the aborigines of Australia and was a skilled linguist. I did not read the article in full, but it sounds intersting for linguistics and regional interested. BROKEN SONG T.G.H. Strehlow and Aboriginal Possession, by Barry Hill

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AP reports about the MOWO, a Choctaw tribe in southwest Alabama, which are fighting for federal recognition, accompanied by anthropologists.

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From 16th to 20th december 2002 in Munich will take place an Exhibition of paintings by Brazilian artists.

Location: Flat of Mrs. Milka and Mr. Reinhard Tisma Oettingenstrasse 10 80538 Munich (U4 or U5 to Lehel Station)

The artists are living in the favelas of Salvador da Bahia in Brazil. In adition you will find some pictures by the joung artist Iêda Oliveira. Iêda Oliveira has been awarded in her land Brazil with different art pizes.

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Geert Lovink, a Amsterdam Writer, Journalist and early net critic, published a new book about the post-doctcom-internet: Dark Fiber: Tracking Critical Internet Culture (Electronic Culture: History, Theory, and Practice). MIT Press, 2002 From the press release: Dark Fiber starts when the party is over, in the post-dotcom recession era. Ignoring the libertarian culture of blame, which accuses both the government and 'the market' for the tech wreck, it sets out on a critical examination of actual Internet culture. After a good laugh about the absurd dotgone business plans it is better to prepare for tough battles to come. There is little time for post-bubble cynicism. Internet wars are on the rise. Fights over intellectual property, domain names, repressive legislation, corporate monopolies and censorship are just about to begin. The future will not merely be technological. This study argues that in order to understand and participate in the fight over the Internet a form of 'cultural competence' is required. Cultural competence is required! Now this is good news for cultural anhropologists, isn't it? Via purse lip square jaw

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Online gathering places provide safe harbor for India's gays. But they may prevent some people from coming out, writes Salon.com. It's also about the problems of "Cyber-Aktivism".

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There are 25 million people around the world who use Macintosh computers, according to Apple. But unlike ordinary personal computers, people don't simply use Macs, they become fans. They develop a passion for the machines, which can sometimes turn into an obsession. (...) The biannual Macworld conference is often compared to a religious revival meeting, where Steve Jobs is worshipped like a rock star, or a charismatic cult leader.", writes Wired.

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It's the first summit of this kind and it's held these days in Oaxaca, Mexiko. The topics are:

• Human Rights an Indigenous Rights
• Indigenous Development and Globalization
• Empowerment and Indigenous Participation
• Spirituality, Education an Culture
• Gender From The Indigenous Women?s Perspective Nobel Peace Prize winner and Guatemalan activist Rigoberta Menchú Tum is participating, bringing a level of notoriety to a population often characterized more by its invisibility than its presence. The San Antonio News are reporting. I have trouble judging the importance of the summit and the organizations behind it. There are'nt reports from serious media. Maybe someone knowing more can take a look at the organizations behind it and judge the event? Informations (german) about Menchú Tum.

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