Around the Nation: October 20, 2007

'The Human Approach to Peace and Reconcilation in Iraq'
- Santa Barbara, CA.
- 3:00pm
A presentation by photojournalist Mark Manning of ConceptionMedia, an independent film production company specializing in documentaries. In 2003, Mark retired from twenty-two years of professional deep sea diving to produce factual, truthful and socially responsible presentations of issues, to find common ground and connect people to their shared humanity. Presented by the Humanist Society of Santa Barbara. The Patio Room at Vista Del Monte, 3775 Modoc Road (Las Positas exit off 101). $5 general, $2 students. Website has maps to the meeting room and free parking.
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