This book proposes, following Antonin Artaud, an investigation exploring the virtual body, neurology and the brain as fields of contestation, seeking a clearer understanding of Artaud's transformations that ultimately leads into examining the relevance Artaud may have for an adequate theory of the current media environment. New Media and the Artaud Effect is the only current full-length study of the relation of Artaud’s work to dilemmas of digital art, media and society today. It is also singular in that it combines a far-reaching discussion of the theoretical implications and ramifications of the ‘late’ or ‘final’ Artaud, with a treatment of individual media works, sometimes directly inspired from Artaud’s travails. Artaud has long been justly regarded as one of the seminal influences in mid- and late-20th century performance and theater: it is argued here that Artaud’s insights are if anything more applicable to digital/post-digital society and the plethora of works that are made possible by it.
Jean Baker is the geek in high school. She has one true friend, Shelly Daniles. For their high school graduation, Shellyas parents send them to Spain. But Shelly is murdered there, leaving Jean alone and scared. Jean is lost in depression for months. Jeanas mother helps her come back. Jean goes to college, where she finds a new best friend, Shannin Hastings, and the man of her dreams, Josh Williams. The two of them are to be wed, and then tragedy strikes.
A wounded Cleric of the Grim Gauntlet lies bleeding in the woods. He and his now dead companions failed in sealing the forgotten shrine of Woth Nrld Oekwn. Will your PC's aid the goodly warrior? Most likely they are more interested in what kind of treasure may linger in the black chambers of a forgotten shrine of evil. Either way the path now is open to plunge the depths of another horror-riddled cave! The following adventure is compatible with all Old-School Role Playing Games with a suggested character level of 2 - 5 for four or less Player Characters.
Jean fought hard against the losses, heartaches, and tragedies that plagued her life. She somehow came out on top. She enjoys being a nurse, has plenty of friendsa shoulders to cry on when things get tough, and with her friend Shannin, sheas never alone. Now that her life is where she wants it, heartache and tragedy will attack her once again. She will be thrown together will an old crush, but will she find a love that gets her back on top?
A fascinating history of the medical issues of presidents through the years. It explores the impact presidential health had on the president, his family, his nation - and ultimately, the world.
As religiously grounded moral arguments have become ever more influential factors in the national debate-particularly reinforced by recent presidential elections and the creation of the faith-based initiative office in the White House-journalists' ignorance about theological convictions has often worked to distort the public discourse on important policy issues. Pope John Paul II's pronouncements on stem-cell research, the constitutional controversies regarding faith-based initiatives, the emerging participation of Muslims in American life-issues like these require political journalists in print and broadcast media to cover religious contexts that many admit they are ill-equipped to understand. Put differently, these news events reflect subtle theological nuances and deep faith commitments that shape the activities of religious believers in the public square. Inasmuch as a faith tradition is an active or significant participant in the public arena, journalists will need to better understand the theological sources and religious convictions that motivate this political activity. The current national discourse has brought faith and its relationship to public policy to the forefront of our daily news. Since 1999, the Ethics and Public Policy Center, through the generosity of the Pew Charitable Trusts, has hosted six conferences for national journalists to help raise the level of their reporting by increasing their understanding of religion, religious communities, and the religious convictions that inform the political activity of devout believers. This book contains the presentations and conversations that grew out of those conferences.
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