Is 1984 an instruction manual for the government?

When I read the book 1984, I was thinking, wow, what a strange thought this author has of the world. However, being in the US today, I see many references of it being controlled by the government. Was George Orwell able to predict the future or was the future presented by him to the Government?

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Food Network winner

I was hooked watching who would win the next role for the 'next' Food Network Star. Check out the link...It's Aarti Sequeira her show will be called 'Aarti Paarti', tying everyday foods with a little indian flavors. She seems like the girl next door on the show.

Mobile devices about to overtake PCs

I so sense this as well...

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