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@ REVIEWS readily evident to the American public. V | D E oO I do like his declaration that Americans 9 R should leave some sort of explanation about Reviewed by Duncan Roads their societal structure for future historians . and archaeologists—in the sense that 1% of UC arte tort March 4, 2002 the nation rules the other 99%, yet those in , . the 99% category run around saying the © Project Censored, USA, 2002 USA represents freedom and democracy. Price: US$20.00 inc. s&h in USA After hearing Mike speak, you feel fired (70mins, NTSC) . up about your own power to effect change. Availability: USA—Project Censored, He tells his wryly amusing story about a Sonoma State University, 1801 East Cotati billboard for potato chips, writing an essay Avenue, Rohnert Park, CA 94928, tel and ending up on national TV at age 16— (707) 664 2500, website http://www. the point being that where there's a will... projectcensored.org This is a truly motivating and inspiring as well as informative 70 minutes that should be compulsory viewing for all Americans. CD-ROM Reviewed by Duncan Roads SUIL'S ISLAND by Telma G. Dufton Price: A$30.00 inc. p&h in Australia; o/s airmail add A$5.00 (cheques & MOs only, payable to Telma G. Dufton) Systems: PC, Windows and Mac Availability: Australia—Telma G. Dufton, 6 Sixth Avenue, Katoomba NSW 2780, tel +61 (0)2 4782 4686, email c/- omd@pnc.com.au his CD-ROM book is the end result of nearly two decades of research into ancient history and the origins of human civilisation. Like so many books we review, this does not consider current theo- TE to visit the USA once or twice a year, ries of history to be sacrosanct, and thus it and one thing I look for on their TV is asks many intelligent questions and in turn Michael Moore's show, The Awful Truth. It provides some insightful observations. represents the average, everyday, small, bat- Author Telma Dufton has certainly kept tling American having their say and fighting —_ up to date with both mainstream and alter- back against faceless and impersonal corpo- _ native information sources, and the scope rations and bureaucracies. And the best and breadth of her material is impressive, to thing about it is: Michael Moore is not your say the least. The subjects include: dating typical square-jawed, clean-shaven, design- _ techniques; ley lines, maps and measure- er-dressed, teleprompter reader: he is justa ments; ancient civilisations; the Druids; regular American guy who gives a dam. planetary catastrophes and climate change; And he is very incisive and funny, to boot. ships and navigation; and myths and reli- By now, every NEXUS reader should have gions. And on top of all this, she's crammed heard of his book that no one would publish: the CD with fascinating facts, figures, maps Stupid White Men...and Other Sorry and diagrams. As well as being a sharp- Excuses for the State of the Nation! (see eyed historian, Telma is an accomplished cover image above). This video is of a talk artist, having twice been a finalist in the Mike gave to university students during his prestigious Australian art competition, the whirlwind tour following the eventual Doug Morgan Portrait Prize. The only release—and surprise success—of his book. "complaint" I have about this book is that, Ina very skilful and humorous way, he since it is a CD-ROM, I cannot take it to explores: the fact that George W. Bush bed to read, which is where I like to read hijacked the US presidential election with books of this special nature! assistance from bro’ Jeb; the cosy relation- I look forward to seeing this published as a ships between The Carlyle Group and the hardback book one day; the quality of its bin Ladens; and many other hypocracies not —_ content would certainly make it worthwhile. readily evident to the American public. Ido like his declaration that Americans should leave some sort of explanation about their societal structure for future historians and archaeologists—in the sense that 1% of the nation rules the other 99%, yet those in the 99% category run around saying the USA represents freedom and democracy. After hearing Mike speak, you feel fired up about your own power to effect change. He tells his wryly amusing story about a billboard for potato chips, writing an essay and ending up on national TV at age 16— the point being that where there's a will... This is a truly motivating and inspiring as well as informative 70 minutes that should be compulsory viewing for all Americans. CD-ROM Reviewed by Duncan Roads SUIL'S ISLAND by Telma G. Dufton Price: A$30.00 inc. p&h in Australia; o/s airmail add A$5.00 (cheques & MOs only, payable to Telma G. Dufton) Systems: PC, Windows and Mac Availability: Australia—Telma G. Dufton, 6 Sixth Avenue, Katoomba NSW 2780, tel +61 (0)2 4782 4686, email c/- omd@pnc.com.au his CD-ROM book is the end result of nearly two decades of research into ancient history and the origins of human civilisation. Like so many books we review, this does not consider current theo- ries of history to be sacrosanct, and thus it asks many intelligent questions and in turn provides some insightful observations. Author Telma Dufton has certainly kept up to date with both mainstream and alter- native information sources, and the scope and breadth of her material is impressive, to say the least. The subjects include: dating techniques; ley lines, maps and measure- ments; ancient civilisations; the Druids; planetary catastrophes and climate change; ships and navigation; and myths and reli- gions. And on top of all this, she's crammed the CD with fascinating facts, figures, maps and diagrams. As well as being a sharp- eyed historian, Telma is an accomplished artist, having twice been a finalist in the prestigious Australian art competition, the Doug Morgan Portrait Prize. The only "complaint" I have about this book is that, since it is a CD-ROM, I cannot take it to bed to read, which is where I like to read books of this special nature! I look forward to seeing this published as a hardback book one day; the quality of its content would certainly make it worthwhile. 78 = NEXUS www.nexusmagazine.com OCTOBER — NOVEMBER 2002