Conditional reprieve for the 'last-chance saloon.' (influence of the Press Complaints Commission)

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The Press Complaints Commission (PCC) was formed in the early 1990s at a time when there was great concern about the way in which newspapers were invading people's private lives. The PCC was seen as the last chance for the press, which would have to submit to much stricter laws governing its activities if the PCC was not successful in re-establishing standards. The PCC has had some difficulties, but with increased powers has so far allowed the press to avoid the threat of legislation.

United Kingdom, Press law

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Universal soldiers in war against the Establishment

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Aldous Huxley thought psychedelic drugs would save the world from self-destruction but when he approached Harvard psychologist Dr Timothy Leary, he publicised LSD as creating a spiritual Utopia. Kesey and the Pranksters travelled around California promoting the acid movement. LSD was made illegal in 1966. Dancing and raves in the 1990s clear the mind of prejudices and conditioning. Ravers use the drug Ecstasy to create group experiences without planning any use for those experiences.

Usage, History, Religious aspects, Dancing, Dance, Ecstasy (Drug), LSD (Drug)

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Lifting their weary spirits at home

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A 'ban' on the advertising of spirits on television in the UK has existed for the last 40 years, even though most people will probably have been unaware of it, as there has been extensive spirits advertising elsewhere. This 'ban' was in fact only voluntary, and its origins are unclear. Some observers fear that the advertising of spirits on television, with advertisers likely to push rules on alcohol advertising to their limits, could lead to a total ban on alcohol advertising.

Advertising, Alcoholic beverage industry

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