Topic: Culture & Society

Between now and the Autumnal Equinox, we'll be publishing a series of weekly articles by Christine Hall under the heading "The Summer of Love – 40 Years After." These articles will not only focus on the summer of 1967, but will cover the events that led up to this historic (some would say mythological) event, and on events that followed as a direct consequence.

In 1967, personal computers were, as yet, unimagined and the advent of the Internet was nearly thirty years away. There were no VCRs or DVDs; if you wanted to see a movie you had to go to the theater or wait for it to be shown on over-the-air television. If you needed to do research, say for an article such as this, you had to make a trip to the library. If you wanted a copy of the latest hit song, you had to travel to a record store, as there was not even the idea that one day it would be possible to point, click and download.

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Poster advertising the Human Be-In in 1967.

Teen emotional and behavioral problems often need to be addressed to get academic performance back on track. Wilderness therapy programs offer counseling as well as academic courses so students can catch up on credits and deal with issues that have sabotaged their success in the past.

A recent study by Professor Anna Mueller at the University of Texas confirms what teachers have long known: teens under emotional distress cannot perform well at school.

Based on the documentary, "God & Gays: Bridging the Gap," this event looks to stop the suicides and put sex and religion on the table. Featuring controversial progressive Christian speakers Bishop John Shelby Spong, Rev. Dr. Mel White, Peggy Campolo (disagreeing wife of evangelical Tony Campolo) plus hear an amazing story from an Arkansas mother who "wished her daughter was dead than be gay" and soon got her wish. Break out groups include ex-gay survivors support, youth alliance workshops, straight ally support, healing the sense of separation for GLBTQ adults and transgender education.

"I rather she be dead than gay," confesses a mother who, unfortunately, got her wish. She lost her daughter to suicide and openly talks about it in the heart-wrenching and yet unifying feature documentary, God and Gays: Bridging the Gap.

Carla Baron gives an inside look at the second season of Court TV's "Haunting Evidence." The Court TV folks sat down with Carla, star of the hit series, to discover more about this famous psychic, and her whirlwind ride into danger, intrigue, and the unknown.

Carla Baron gives an inside look at the second season of Court TV's "Haunting Evidence." The Court TV folks sat down with Carla, star of the hit series, to discover more about this famous psychic, and her whirlwind ride into danger, intrigue, and the unknown.

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Carla Baron of Court TV's "Haunting Evidence."

Almost from the beginning of television through the 1990s, generations of young Americans and Canadians learned about science from "Mr. Wizard."

Don Herbert, known to many by his stage name "Mr. Wizard", died Tuesday night. Mr. Wizard, was famous for introducing science to children for over 50 years on television, died of bone cancer at the age of 89.

Celebrity Gangster Mickey Cohen has been linked to both Kennedy Assassinations and Marilyn Monroe's death. Exhaustive research has explored the Mafia's role in the Kennedy assassinations, but Hollywood's Celebrity Gangster by Brad Lewis brings together for the first time the alleged role of the Jewish Mob and Mickey Cohen.

A new book by a celebrity biographer finally tells the story of Celebrity Gangster Mickey Cohen, the west coast leader for Jewish mob boss Meyer Lansky, boxer, bodyguard, blackmailer, pimp, bookie czar, gambler, haberdasher, restaurateur, racketeer, thief, and Robin Hoodlum to the poor and dispossessed.

Derek Evans' new book "Dispatches from the Global Village" is based on his experiences as leader of more than 70 international peace and human rights delegations. Evans tells tragic and deeply moving stories of human suffering in his book, but maintains a sense of hope. He knows that when tyrants realize that they are human beings too, it can enable a connection to others, which is the beginning of reconciliation.

Derek Evans is the former Deputy Secretary General of Amnesty International and consultant to the United Nations and other international organizations. He has written a new book based on his experiences entitled Dispatches from the Global Village.

Eighty-six percent of Americans say they would recycle more if it was made easier for them.

The first annual World Environment Review poll conducted in 14 countries and powered by global market intelligence solutions provider GMI (Global Market Insite, Inc.), reveals that Americans want the government to take strong action against climate change. It also shows that Americans believe climate change is happening. Seventy-four percent are concerned about climate change, and 67 percent believe the seasons are not arriving at the same time of year any more.

A leading UK dairy free organic chocolate manufacturer has gone mental - environmental. Plamil foods factory in Folkestone is now run on 100% sustainable energy sources. The latest research from Chicago University, a UN report and a leaked secret document from the UK government all suggest a vegan diet is the best for the planet. Adrian Ling Plamil Foods MD says "The food industry needs to realise the dangers of a vegan diet rising in popularity. Food manufacturers now have to watch quality control on many different new levels if they want to keep a competitive edge"

Vegan Willy Wonka Adrian Ling from Plamil Foods has issued a warning to the organic and health food industry about the dangers of Vegan diets, just days before he is due to present an Environment award at the world's biggest vegan festival at The Bristol Vegan Fayre on the 9th and 10th June.

The Canadian premiere of the film documentary, "Out & About with Brewer & Berg - A Multidimensional Travelogue" to be celebrated at the 3rd annual ReelHeART International Film Festival in Toronto, Canada, June 18 - 23, 2007.

The voices of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons are often lacking in discussions of spirituality, religion and faith. While in recent years a new level of visibility has been achieved in many places, gay people remain excluded from most organized religions, if not outright condemned and even persecuted. The film documentary "Out & About with Brewer & Berg" follows two gay men on an odyssey to confront established religion and reclaim their spiritual identities.