But all those way-cool cyberspace visionaries who wax ecstatic about the supposed "end of nationalism" and the coming global village are completely missing the growing national diversity of form, content, and expression now developing on the Internet. ... For in today's information economy, after all, "global" pretty much means "American." ... It's not all Motorola's world anymore. ... In fact, the diverse approaches to Internet development taken by various countries are, in part, a reflection of their perception (or at least their leaders' perception) that the Net is p...

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Fencing Fencing is more of an unusual sport that is played a lot not only in the United States but all over the world. ... The target area with the foil is from the hips to the top of the head, which simulates a cavalry man on a horse. ... All fencers are enforced by law to wear a strap on their mask. Jackets; all fencers in any bout competition, exhibition, and even training are required to wear a jacket. ... It is extremely important that all fencers have their blades inspected and cleared before a bout. ...

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"Every single empire in its official discourse has said that it is not like all the others, that its circumstances are special, that it has a mission to enlighten, civilize, bring order and democracy, and that it uses force only as a last resort. ... The claim that all individuals are equally worthy of dignity and respect was a necessary, but not sufficient basis for anti...

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