Did we jump or were we pushed?

Article Abstract:

The idea that Britain's imperial policy in the 100 years between Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee in 1897 and Hong Kong's return to China in 1997 involved sponsoring and fostering a desire for independence among its colonial subjects is not entirely accurate. Indian independence in 1947 stemmed from the imminent collapse of the country's government, while a desire to reduce British commitments was behind the granting of independence to African states. Elections in British colonies were designed to ensure the continued co-operation of local people rather than pave the way for independence.

United Kingdom, Analysis, International relations, Colonies, British colonies

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Sumner Stone: a man of letters

Article Abstract:

Adobe Systems' director of typography Sumner Stone feels the current technological revolution means that everybody is going to be able to use typography. Stone produces Postscript versions of commercially licensed typefaces as well as designing digital typefaces. A demand for new visual objects is creating new typographic needs. Type designing has been traditionally controlled by very few companies, but now anybody can try it. Stone has developed a family of digital typefaces called Stone.

Officials and employees, Desktop publishing software, Adobe Systems Inc., Graphics software, interview, Electronic Publishing Industry, DTP Software, Stone, Sumner, PostScript (Printer software)

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Among the believers

Article Abstract:

The adoration of Elvis Presley has become a phenomenon which includes testimonies of healing through shared pain, rites at the Graceland mansion, and even a scholarly conference at the Univ of Miss. Presley is analyzed by many in attempts to explain his painful life and his magnetism.

Cover Story, Appreciation, Membership, Biography, Rites, ceremonies and celebrations, Cults, Presley, Elvis, Graceland Mansion

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