Frankish King Charlemagne’s army was attacked from behind by a force composed mainly of Basques in the heavily wooded Roncevaux Pass on the evening of August 15, 778. Heavy weapons and armor put them at a disadvantage.
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The Cookies
The Cookies arrived at the SPA in early August 2020 at the age of 3 months. They were scared then, but we all thought they would overcome their fear in time and with socialization. We have made some progress with Oreo, but Ginger and her sister, Ritz, could sure use your help to make their lives better.
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Living in an Upended World: One hundred years apart—similarities and differences
If anyone who had lived through the 1918 Spanish flu were alive today, they might recognize a lot of similarities with the current pandemic. Both deadly diseases moved from major metropolitan centers and spread to rural areas.
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Silent Acoustic: A Sculpture Conversation
“Silent Acoustic: A Sculpture Conversation with DJ Barrett and Emily C-D” is a collaborative virtual exhibit by two San Miguel de Allende-based artists.
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Brave Bulls Tientas
If you are fortunate to be invited to a bull breeding ranch in the spring, chances are you’ve been invited for a tienta of brave stock. The word tienta in bull speak means testing and all youngsters, both males and females, are tested.
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Ask Dr. Alan: Anger
Dear Dr. Alan: You have written a few times about different aspects of depression and anxiety, and also a little about anger and meanness. Can you say more about anger? I’m seeing more anger in people than depression lately, and I assume that this is connected to the virus.
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Lecture “Rise of Right Wing Populism, Authoritarianism, Fascism”
“Rise of Right Wing Populism, Authoritarianism, Fascism”
With Bill Fletcher, Jr., Walter Baier, Sangeeta Kamat, and Tarso Ramos
Mon, Sep 28, 1pm
Center for Global Justice Webinar
Free
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Weekly Horoscopes Sep. 27
All Signs: It’s been tough with Saturn and Pluto in Capricorn at odds with Mars. This week retrograde Mars once again squares Saturn! Oy! Furthermore, this happens just before the Full Moon in Aries. Everyone will go ballistic!
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You received your ballot—NOW WHAT? Time to VOTE!
Congratulations, you received your ballot, now vote it, and return it ASAP so it will arrive to be counted on Election Day, November 3!