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Robert Baughman, Jan's father, passed away on November 1, 2012. He was 91. He died of Parkinson's Disease and age. Jan is devastated by the loss of a man she venerated. Bob, besides taking care of the family, loved gardening and flowers. So, in his memory, go to a florist, buy a rose, and give it to your loved one. Remember, life is short and precious. Hurricane Sandy is a good reminder of its fragility. Our thoughts go to the distressed people on the U.S. East Coast and the Caribbean. Go get that rose...
We've mostly sat out this election year and will be glad to have it over in two days, hoping for a brief respite before the 2016 malarkey begins. Meanwhile, if you're one of those baffling "undecided voters," read Harvey Whitney, Jr.'s summary of the candidates and why he too is sitting this one out. Once you've made your decision, check out our New Age Special Edition. We have to admit that when Michael Barker suggested this topic, the reaction was mixed. However, we think you'll agree, whether you're a New Ager or an old one, that the impact this movement has had on society is far reaching, controversial, and sometimes just plain bizarre. Our thanks to Barker for all of his work putting this together, plus his articles on flying saucers, Sir George Trevelyan, the Findhorn Foundation, and Paul Hawken's spiritual business. Other contributors include Manuel García, Jr. on Asian philosophies; Glenn Reed on technology and social interactions; Jason Colavito on Atlantis and aliens; Jan Baughman on New Age geriatrics (cartoon); Peter Byrne on Norman Mailer and counterculture; and Gilles d'Aymery on a defunct New Age foundation. We close with your letters, and our age-old appeal for your generous support in covering our operating expenses.
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Harvey E. Whitney, Jr.: Sitting Out This Election Year
The author explains why neither US presidential candidate has earned his vote in 2012. More...
Manuel García, Jr.: Asian Philosophies And The "New Age"
Hindu, Buddhist, Taoist philosophies that influenced the New Age. More...
Glenn Reed: Mildred I Presume?
Reflections on technology and its effect on social interactions. More...
Jason Colavito: Of Atlantis And Aliens
Discussion of how the myth of Atlantis and alien visitation are related to imperial historical narratives. More...
Jan Baughman: New Age Geriatrics
A cartoonish look at the commercialized New Age movement in its old age. More...
Michael Barker: New Age Flying Objects
An examination of the theosophical roots of UFOism, drawing upon David Clarke and Andy Roberts book, Flying Saucerers: A Social History of UFOlogy (Alternative Albion, 2007). More...
Michael Barker: Sir George Trevelyan's Life Of Magic
A review of Sir George Trevelyan (1906-1996) contribution to the New Age community. More...
Michael Barker: Findhorn's Angels
A critical history of the Findhorn Foundation, an eco-village based in Scotland. More...
Michael Barker: Paul Hawken's Spiritual Business
Exploration of Paul Hawken's spiritual proclivities vis-à-vis his love of capitalism. More...
Peter Byrne: Sounding Off Between New Age And Counterculture: Norman Mailer
A critical synthesis of Norman Mailer's literary output vis-à-vis the New Age. More...
Gilles d'Aymery: Old New Age
A look at the New Age movement through the now-defunct Foundation for Global Community. More...
On French president Hollande's unprepared government and his electors who were taken for fools; Norman Mailer, Kurt Vonnegut, and antiwar novels; George Kennan's infamous quote; and a harsher take on the incompetent French government, Mitt Romney in Bordeaux, and more. More...
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