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Seminars About Long-term Thinking:     Sep 21: Richard Rhodes
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Tue, Sep 21, 02010 • in 2 weeks, 5 days

Richard Rhodes

“Twilight of the Bombs”

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7pm (Talk begins 7:30pm)

Herbst Theatre on Van Ness Ave.

“Twilight of the Bombs”

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