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Coachella may be officially sold out, but there's still plenty of stuff to do here in town. This Culture Lust Weekend, the S.D. Fine Art Society announces the nominees for its art awards, an infamous surf legend visits D.G. Wills, and Dum Dum Girls debut at The Casbah.

The action comes after at least two people were killed and dozens were injured in clashes with army soldiers earlier this week.

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In dictatorships or monarchies, the death of a powerful leader may produce a political crisis. U.S. intelligence analysts right now are following the medical conditions of leaders in Saudi Arabia, North Korea and Cuba. In each case, the United States has a stake in the outcome.

Women's voices in Iran have been agents of change through politics, literature, religion and poetry even though women continue to be targets of persecution. And 30 years after the Iranian revolution swept away many freedoms, the women's movement continues to grow.

I was given a gift this month. It was the best kind because it was unexpected and its impact continues to influence me as the days pass since I received it. The gift was a week of uninterrupted time to learn more about my kids and young people in general. And it was a gift I didn't even know I wanted.

SDAFF Interview: Director Mark Duffield of The Ghost of Mae Nak

Thailand's democracy appears to be on life support as the embattled prime minister clings to office. That's despite calls for his resignation from political opponents and, indirectly, the military. It has conducted 18 coups, or coup attempts, since Thailand became a constitutional monarchy in 1932.