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UPDATE: Andrew Mwenda out on bond, must report to police

Andrew Mwenda writes to the mailing list Africa Club: I want to thank all of you for your support and encouragement. I am now out and free, ...

Apr 28, 2008
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Two weeks until Pangea Day!

On Saturday, May 10, 2008 -– Pangea Day -– join the world for four hours of amazing short films, visionary speakers and great music. Pangea ...

Apr 27, 2008
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Andrew Mwenda arrested, newspaper office raided

Reuters Africa is reporting that Andrew Mwenda and two other staffers of the Independent have been arrested by Ugandan officials. Reuters re...

Apr 26, 2008
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4 ways to get more out of TEDTalks

These 4 tools can help you get more from TEDTalks: The TED Miro player: This free, open-source player lets you easily download TEDTalks, sto...

Apr 25, 2008
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Dean Ornish's 2008 TEDTalk temporarily offline

Dr. Dean Ornish’s 2008 TEDTalk has been temporarily taken offline for technical reasons — we’ll announce when it has been ...

Apr 25, 2008
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World Science Festival May 28-June 1, 2008, in New York City

The inaugural World Science Festival, a celebration of science and discovery, will take place May 28-June 1, 2008, in New York City. Organiz...

Apr 24, 2008
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Superstring theory explained (really!): Brian Greene on TED.com

In clear, nontechnical language, string theorist Brian Greene explains how our understanding of the universe has evolved from Einstein&#8217...

Apr 23, 2008
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Where does creativity hide? Amy Tan on TED.com

Novelist Amy Tan digs deep into the creative process, journeying through her childhood and family history and into the worlds of physics and...

Apr 22, 2008
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Thomas Dolby remixes Radiohead

From the blog of TED’s musical director, Thomas Dolby: I’ve done a remix of Radiohead’s gorgeous ‘Nude’ from the Rainbows album. This ...

Apr 20, 2008
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