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Leo Panitch: Stimulus not solving underlying problems like consumer debt or broken infrastructure Friday January 25th, 2008 Leo Panitch is the Canada Research Chair in Comparative Political Economy and a Distinguished Research Professor of Political Science at York University in Toronto. Panitch is also the author of Global Capitalism and American Empire.

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Trailer: This 1968 film features a presentation for educators showing how to present the topic of drug use to students. The presentation includes information on sensory, stimulus, and the effects of drugs on the human body. Marijuana, LSD, and narcotics are discussed. The presenter makes suggestions to the educators about incorporating more alternative drug education into the school system, including more speeches by recovering drug addicts and more student interaction with young drug users.

The introduction of Buddhism into China during the Han period between 206 B.C and 220 A.D., proved to be a major turning point in Chinese history. Buddhist art also lent new stimulus to the art of China's indigenous belief: Daoism. Both spiritual beliefs flourished side by side, while associated objects and statues became the dominant force in Chinese sculpture. In today's Five Thousand Years segment, let us explore the beauty of the sculptures that reflect the faces of compassion. Largely, in Chinese history, Buddhism beliefs profoundly influenced Chinese culture. This influence continued until 1949 when the Chinese Communist party declared all these beliefs "superstitious". Today in China, the term "superstition" is still commonly used to label traditions and practices that seem to be a challenge for the CCP. (edit Dec. 09 2006)