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The seventies: the sequel

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The large-scale activism epitomised by the bearded, long-haired lefties of the seventies who debated the big subjects such as capitalism and heterosexuality and big government politics, was spurned by the members of Generation X, but it is on its way back. Protest against such issues as globalisation and corporatisation is becoming more prevalent, and is taking the form of media campaigns and Web sites.

Australia, Political activity, Column, Political aspects, Demonstrations and protests, Political activists, Activists, Radicalism

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Jhonnie Blampied

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Ad agency DDB Needham's Australian chairman Jhonnie Blampied believes that strategic planning and an analytical approach are vital in advertising. He says consumers are now more sophisticated and aware of advertising.

Officials and employees, Advertising agencies, Interview, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Blampied, Jhonnie, DDB Needham (Australia)

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Last refuge of a politician

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The tendency of politicians to identify violent films as causing violence in society is discussed, with focus on how the issues in this debate are always over simplified.

Social aspects, Practice, Politicians, Violence, Violence in motion pictures, Movie violence

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