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BBC NEWS | Magazine | World's best-known protest symbol turns 50 |
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10:00 pm EDT, Mar 21, 2008 |
It started life as the emblem of the British anti-nuclear movement but it has become an international sign for peace, and arguably the most widely used protest symbol in the world. It has also been adapted, attacked and commercialised.
Gerald Holtom, a designer and former World War II conscientious objector from West London, persuaded DAC that their aims would have greater impact if they were conveyed in a visual image. The "Ban the Bomb" symbol was born.
Something I never knew... BBC NEWS | Magazine | World's best-known protest symbol turns 50 |
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Smashing Pumpkins at The Fabulous Fox Theatre 10/30 |
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12:29 pm EDT, Oct 30, 2007 |
I have 2 extra tickets to the Smashing Pumpkins show tonight (10/30) at the Fox in Midtown. The seats are
Section: ORCHRC
Row: KK
Seat: 68 and Section: ORCHRT
Row: HH
Seat: 8 They were originally $75 each but I'll offer them at a special MemeStreams discount of $40 each. I accept paypal and I can email you the PDF e-ticket. Smashing Pumpkins at The Fabulous Fox Theatre 10/30 |
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9:35 pm EDT, Oct 16, 2007 |
Woo-hoo! The big 2-7! Party forthcoming, just as soon as our house has chairs. :-) -janelane, the ball-and-chain that cares What, I swear that dude told me he was under 18 when I was taking pictures.....all that work, down the drain. Happy Birthday, Acidus! |
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