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Hannah Arendt and the Meaning of Politics Hannah Arendt and the Meaning of Politics- An afterword by Martin Jay on "Hannah Arendt and the Meaning of Politics" edited by Craig Calhoun and John McGowan. Nutritional Pros and Cons of Meat-based and Vegetarian Diets Nutritional Pros and Cons of Meat-based and Vegetarian Diets- Discusses the pros and cons of vegetarianism and offers nutritional reasons why some people are better suited than ot… The Vegetarian Conscience, by Harold Hillman The Vegetarian Conscience, by Harold Hillman- Taking the consequences of a vegetarian ethic seriously Ask Joanne: Is Honey Vegan? Ask Joanne: Is Honey Vegan?- The short answer is no; according to the official definition of veganism adopted by the Vegan Societies in Britain and the US. This explains why. Ask Joanne: Feeding Natural Carnivores Ask Joanne: Feeding Natural Carnivores- What is the vegan perspective on feeding companion animals meat? Can dogs and cats be vegan? Ask Joanne: Feeding the Hungry Ask Joanne: Feeding the Hungry- "Are there any charities that provide vegan food for the hungry?" [Yes, see VEGFAM below] "Is it unethical to refuse to financially support a group… Cruelty-Free Lifestyle Cruelty-Free Lifestyle- Tips and information for how to live life without using animal-based products. HowStuffWorks: Biological and Chemical Warfare HowStuffWorks: Biological and Chemical Warfare- Explains how chemical and biological weapons work, how they might be deployed, and what the actual threats are. The Riegle Report The Riegle Report- U.S. chemical and biological warfare-related dual use exports to Iraq and their possible impact on the health consequences of the Gulf War. Biological Warfare and Its Cutaneous Manifestations Biological Warfare and Its Cutaneous Manifestations- Thomas W. McGovern, MAJ, MC, George W. Christopher, LTC, USAF, MC (warning: contains graphic images of the effects of biochem … Behind the Mask: Biological Warfare Behind the Mask: Biological Warfare- by Dr. Ken Alibek from ISCIP - Perspective Iraq gives biological weapons statement to U.N. - September 11, 1997 Iraq gives biological weapons statement to U.N. - September 11, 1997- The government of Iraq has handed over to the United Nations what it is describing as full disclosure of the … CIA, Pentagon dodge blame for Iraqi chemical weapons CIA, Pentagon dodge blame for Iraqi chemical weapons- [CNN] Iraq denies using humans in biological weapons tests Iraq denies using humans in biological weapons tests- [CNN] Jon Johansen Indicted by Norwegian Authorities Jon Johansen Indicted by Norwegian Authorities- "The authorities responsible for investigating economic crime in Norway today (after 2 years of 'investigation') charged JLJ for vi… World's First DeCSS Executable Prime Number World's First DeCSS Executable Prime Number- "Mathematician Phil Carmody, who in March of this year managed to encode the DeCSS source in a prime number, has upped the ante by pro… BBC News - Legal Victory for 'DVD Hacker' BBC News - Legal Victory for 'DVD Hacker'- An appeals court clears a Norwegian man of DVD piracy charges brought against him by the US movie industry. SecurityFocus - DeCSS Creator Indicted in Norway SecurityFocus - DeCSS Creator Indicted in Norway- Norwegian prosecutors have indicted Jon Johansen for his role in creating the DeCSS program that unlocked a DVD copy protection s… Movie Industry Wins a Round in DVD Copyright Case Movie Industry Wins a Round in DVD Copyright Case- "A federal judge in Manhattan ruled today that a Web site operator cannot distribute a computer program used to crack codes that… Judges Seek Answers on Computer Code as Free Speech Judges Seek Answers on Computer Code as Free Speech- "In what may signal a heightened significance for a case testing the constitutionality of a 1998 digital copyright law, a pane… Judges Weigh Copyright Suit on Unlocking DVD Shield Judges Weigh Copyright Suit on Unlocking DVD Shield- "A lawyer for the Web magazine 2600 urged a federal appeals court in Manhattan yesterday to find unconstitutional a 1998 law t… Movie Industry Frowns on Professor's Software Gallery Movie Industry Frowns on Professor's Software Gallery- "His site is a gallery devoted to representations of a piece of software that has been deemed illegal because it can be used… Does an Anti-Piracy Plan Quash the First Amendment? Does an Anti-Piracy Plan Quash the First Amendment?- "Does fair use entitle the scholar, reporter or others to gain access to the copyrighted work in the first place? It's at the … DMCA 2, Freedom 0 DMCA 2, Freedom 0- "2600 is reporting that they've lost their Appeal in the 2nd Circuit court." News and discussion forum. [Slashdot] US Courts Kowtow to Entertainment Industry US Courts Kowtow to Entertainment Industry- News of DeCSS linking case upheld on appeal and the dismissal of Felten v. RIAA. By Thomas C. Greene. [Register] Christian Science Monitor: Affirmative action's evolution Christian Science Monitor: Affirmative action's evolution- An article by Warren Richey detailing changes in the issue since 1970. Bakke and Beyond: A History and Timeline of Affirmative Action Bakke and Beyond: A History and Timeline of Affirmative Action- An article by Borgna Brunner tracing the history of affirmative action programs in the United States. Race and Affirmative Action Race and Affirmative Action- A 1985 interview with professor Glen Loury of Harvard University covering race and affirmative action. Neurobiological Diagnosis and Personal Responsibility: How Does Morality Fit in with AD/HD? Neurobiological Diagnosis and Personal Responsibility: How Does Morality Fit in with AD/HD?- Ethics, religious faith and personal responsibility can be important factors in dealin… Use and Abuse of Differential Diagnoses Use and Abuse of Differential Diagnoses- Asserts that the DSM IV-R is inadequate in dealing with Axis II disorders, especially in providing useful differential diagnoses.