Philip K. Dick's preeminence among science fiction writers has been acknowledged in many ways. He has perhaps been written about more than any other science fiction writer. Very imaginative and certainly innovative. Since his death in 1982 Philip K. Dick's critical reputation has continued to grow.

Domingo Rosas, Former sergeant who served in Iraq with the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment from April 2003 to April 2004. He told the assembled veterans he was ordered not to allow detainees under his watch to fall asleep.

Africa is a turbulent continent with many wars in its history, from ancient conflicts, to wars of independence, to civil wars today. Listen to these clips.

In recent years the study of the history of ancient Israel has become very heated. These clips will be essential reading for students and scholars of the Bible, as well as being of great interest to all for whom the Bible is a work of fundamental importance for religion and culture.

What one thing do you think that countries, companies or individuals must do to make the world a better place in 2008? Every year, global leaders attend the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, to discuss how to better the world.

Settling into a new country is not easy. Immigrants have to adapt to an unfamiliar environment and lifestyle, while maintaining aspects of their previous culture and way of life. Each immigrant has their own unique story to tell. Whilst for many it was difficult, the vast majority eventually found their feet.

Diana Frances Mountbatten (1961-1997) made a profund impact on the people she met and in her work to improve humanitarian issues. Hear the actual sounds from the WestMinster Abbie funeral of Diana, princess of whales. May she rest in peace.

A Cambridge police sergeant who responded to a 911 call about a possible break-in at the home of black Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. told dispatchers that Gates was being uncooperative and to "keep the cars coming." Gates was in his own house and had shown his id. Here is the 911 audio and remarks from Obama as well...

His looks are grizzled and the signature of evil carved low on his forehead, a jagged swastika has begun to fade, that's Charlie Manson now... Americas most infamous mass murderer is still alive as the 40th anniversary of the killing spree that shocked the world approaches. Hear his qoutes during his era.

henry a yung man in brunei darrusallam. he looks out window and sigh deep "why so boring?????" little diid he kno his lyf ws aboot to chnge!!!!!!

Medieval soundscapes to tickle your fancy!

Stephen Colbert's 2006 Commencement Address at Knox College already made Time magazine's Top Ten list. The speech was chosen for the intensity of the messages, humor and historical significance. Colbert, who was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Fine Arts, closed with a meditation on the power of saying YES.

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Fought in 1982, the Falklands War was the result of the Argentine invasion of the British-owned Falkland Islands. Located in the South Atlantic, Argentina had long claimed these islands as part of its territory. On April 2, 1982, Argentine forces landed in the Falklands, capturing the islands two days later.

Here's the last part of the story of the drafting of the document, and the relationship the Declaration has to other historic documents.

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