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Zero Hour

Zero Hour is an international, youth-led organization dedicated to advancing climate justice by centering the voices of diverse young people in environmental advocacy and providing resources for activism.^[1] Founded in the summer of 2017 by teenagers Jamie Margolin, Nadia Nazar, Madelaine Tew, and Zanagee Artis in response to perceived governmental inaction on climate change, the group emphasizes an intersectional framework that links environmental degradation to broader systems of oppression, including capitalism, patriarchy, colonialism, and racism.^[2]^[3] Its defining activities include grassroots training programs, community education, and mobilization for policy demands, such as federal climate action and equitable resource access.^[1] A hallmark achievement was the coordination of the Youth Climate March on July 21, 2018, which drew participants to rallies in Washington, D.C., and over 25 other cities worldwide, amplifying calls for immediate legislative responses to the climate crisis.^[4]^[5] The organization has since positioned itself as a key collaborator in the global youth climate movement, fostering entry points for new organizers through online hubs and campaigns that integrate racial, economic, and social justice perspectives.^[1] While praised for empowering marginalized youth voices, Zero Hour's approach has drawn scrutiny for prioritizing ideological critiques of systemic structures over purely technical or empirical climate solutions, reflecting broader debates within environmental activism about causal priorities.^[6]

Military and historical usage

Definition and etymology

In military terminology, zero hour designates the exact moment scheduled for the commencement of an offensive operation or attack, serving as the central temporal reference for all associated activities. Times before zero hour are expressed in negative increments (e.g., Z minus 15 minutes), while those after use positive ones (e.g., Z plus 30 minutes), enabling planners to adjust absolute clock times without disrupting the sequence.^[7] This convention, akin to the broader use of H-hour, facilitates coordination across dispersed forces by abstracting from variable local conditions like daylight or terrain.^[8] The term's origins trace to World War I, with an early recorded instance in a November 1915 New York Times article detailing the British offensive at the Battle of Loos, which began at 5:05 a.m. on September 25, 1915.^[8] It reflects the era's emphasis on precise synchronization amid industrialized warfare, where artillery barrages and infantry advances demanded split-second alignment to maximize surprise and minimize friendly fire risks. By World War II, zero hour had standardized in Allied and Axis doctrines alike, as seen in operations like the Normandy landings on June 6, 1944, though etymologically it stems from the mathematical zero as an origin point rather than any specific linguistic evolution.^[8]

Notable historical events

In the context of World War II, the term "Stunde Null" (Zero Hour) specifically denotes May 8, 1945, when Nazi Germany signed its unconditional surrender, ending the European theater of the war and initiating a period of profound societal, political, and economic reset in Germany.^[9] This moment, amid widespread devastation including the destruction of major cities and the collapse of the Nazi regime, was initially portrayed by some postwar German intellectuals and officials as a tabula rasa—a complete break from fascist continuity—facilitating denazification and reconstruction efforts under Allied occupation.^[10] However, subsequent historical analysis has highlighted significant institutional and personnel continuities, such as the retention of many civil servants and military officers in the new West German state, challenging the myth of an absolute zero point.^[11] Militarily, zero hour refers to the scheduled commencement of an offensive or operation, often synchronized across units for maximum surprise and coordination. In the Battle of the Bulge, German Army Group B initiated its surprise counteroffensive through the Ardennes Forest at zero hour of 5:30 a.m. on December 16, 1944, involving over 200,000 troops from multiple armies amid dense fog that grounded Allied air support.^[12] The assault, codenamed Operation Autumn Mist (Herbstnebel), aimed to split Allied lines and capture Antwerp but ultimately failed due to logistical overextension, fuel shortages, and fierce U.S. resistance at key points like Bastogne, resulting in approximately 100,000 German casualties.^[13] During World War I, the Battle of Hamel on July 4, 1918, commenced at zero hour of 3:10 a.m. following an eight-minute artillery barrage, marking one of the first integrated operations involving American troops under Australian command led by General John Monash.^[14] This 93-minute assault captured all objectives with minimal Allied losses (about 1,000 casualties versus 2,000 German), incorporating innovative tactics like tank-infantry coordination and air support, which influenced later Allied strategies including those for the Hundred Days Offensive.^[14] The Second Battle of El Alamein in North Africa began at zero hour of 9:40 p.m. on October 23, 1942, with British Eighth Army forces under General Bernard Montgomery launching a massive artillery bombardment followed by infantry advances against Axis positions.^[15] This turning-point engagement, involving over 200,000 Commonwealth troops against 116,000 Axis defenders, inflicted 30,000 German and Italian casualties and halted Erwin Rommel's advance, paving the way for Allied victory in the Western Desert Campaign.^[15]

Film and television

Films

Zero Hour! is a 1957 American aviation disaster drama film directed and produced by Hall Bartlett, with a screenplay co-written by Bartlett, Arthur Hailey, and John Champion.^[16] The film stars Dana Andrews as Ted Stryker, a traumatized World War II bomber pilot who confronts his fear of flying when he must take control of a commercial airliner en route from Winnipeg to Vancouver after the pilots and several passengers suffer severe food poisoning from contaminated fish.^[17] Sterling Hayden portrays Captain Treleaven, the experienced airline captain guiding Stryker via radio, while Linda Darnell plays his estranged wife, and Geoffrey Toone appears as the co-pilot.^[16] Released on November 13, 1957, by Paramount Pictures, the 81-minute black-and-white production was adapted from the 1956 Canadian television play Flight into Danger by Arthur Hailey, John Daley, and Arthur Herbert Nadel, which Bartlett had seen and acquired rights to expand into a feature.^[17] The film's serious tone and dialogue-heavy suspense influenced the 1980 parody Airplane!, which directly lifted key scenes, character names, and lines for comedic effect.^[16] Other films bearing the title Zero Hour include the 2010 Venezuelan thriller The Zero Hour (original title: La hora cero), directed by Diego Gualambí, which follows a group of thieves executing a heist in Caracas amid a doctors' strike on December 12, 2002; it stars Claudia Silva and received limited international release.^[18] A 1977 low-budget action film titled Zero Hour, directed by Filipino filmmaker Ishmael Bernal, depicts urban crime and vigilante themes but garnered minimal critical attention outside regional markets. More recent entries, such as the 2023 independent thriller Zero Hour starring Mikaela Hoover and directed by Paul Tan, explore stalking and grief following a husband's death, though it holds a low audience rating and lacks widespread distribution.^[19] These lesser-known works share the title but diverge significantly in genre and impact from the 1957 original.

Television series

Zero Hour (2004 TV series) is a Canadian documentary-style program that dramatizes the human experiences and decisions leading to major historical events and disasters, such as the sinking of the Titanic or the Chernobyl explosion, rather than recounting the events themselves.^[20] Produced by Yap Films, it originally aired on History Television in Canada starting in 2004, with international broadcasts on the BBC in the United Kingdom and the History Channel in the United States.^[20] The series employs dramatic reconstructions, eyewitness accounts, and expert analysis to highlight pivotal "zero hour" moments where individual actions converged to alter history.^[20] It spans multiple seasons and episodes covering events like the Hindenburg disaster and the eruption of Mount St. Helens, earning an IMDb user rating of 7.8 out of 10 based on 459 reviews for its engaging storytelling and historical fidelity.^[20] Zero Hour (2013 TV series), stylized as ZERØ HØUR, is an American conspiracy thriller created by Paul Scheuring that follows Hank Galliston (Anthony Edwards), the publisher of Modern Skeptic magazine, who becomes entangled in a centuries-old plot after his wife Laila (Carmen Ejogo) is kidnapped from her antique shop.^[21] The narrative centers on a quest for twelve ancient artifacts linked to biblical prophecies and the resurrection of the dead, drawing Galliston and his team—including his employee Rachel (Addison Timlin) and a priest (Scott Michael Foster)—into conflicts with a secretive organization called the Hourglass.^[21] Premiering on ABC on February 14, 2013, the series comprised 13 episodes but faced immediate low viewership, leading to its suspension after the third episode on March 3, 2013; the remaining ten episodes aired from June 15 to August 3, 2013, before cancellation.^[22] Critics noted its fast-paced but convoluted plotting and uneven performances, reflected in an IMDb rating of 6.3 out of 10 from over 5,500 users and a 42% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes.^[21]^[23] Supporting cast included Jaco Van Dormael as the antagonist White continuity and Dan Ziskie as FBI agent Vincent, with themes exploring skepticism versus faith amid global threats.^[21]

Radio programs

The Zero Hour was an American radio drama anthology series that broadcast from September 1973 to July 1974, hosted by Rod Serling, the creator of The Twilight Zone. Aired weekdays on the Mutual Broadcasting System, it comprised 130 episodes across two seasons, each approximately 25 minutes long and featuring original stories of mystery, adventure, and suspense.^[24]^[25] Serling introduced and narrated segments, often scripting episodes himself, with guest stars including Hollywood actors such as William Conrad, Joan Crawford, and Robert Fuller.^[26] Produced by Jerry M. Brady under the working title Hollywood Radio Theater, the program emphasized high production values with sound effects, music, and dramatic readings to revive radio drama amid television's dominance.^[25] Episodes drew from suspenseful narratives, including adaptations and originals like "Dead Man's Tale" (broadcast June 1974) and "A Die in the Country" (February 1974), focusing on themes of psychological tension and unexpected twists.^[24]^[27] Sponsored initially by GTE Sylvania, it targeted adult audiences seeking escapist audio entertainment.^[25] The series contributed to a brief 1970s resurgence in radio fiction, predating and influencing programs like CBS Radio Mystery Theater by demonstrating viability for syndicated drama.^[28] Episodes have since been preserved and digitized for archival listening, with full runs available through old-time radio collections.^[24] No major revivals or continuations followed its cancellation, though podcasts have repackaged content for modern audiences.^[29] A separate 1955 episode of the CBS anthology Suspense, adapting Ray Bradbury's short story "Zero Hour," aired on April 5 but was not part of a dedicated series under that name; it depicted children orchestrating an alien invasion under the guise of play.^[30]^[31] This one-off broadcast, starring actors like Deidre Owens, contrasted with Serling's program by its science fiction bent but lacked ongoing serialization.^[30]

Literature

Novels and books

"Zero Hour" (2013) is the eleventh novel in Clive Cussler's NUMA Files series, co-authored with Graham Brown. The plot centers on Kurt Austin and the National Underwater and Marine Agency (NUMA) team thwarting a vengeful Russian scientist's scheme to harness zero-point energy, a theoretical unlimited power source, through devices that induce catastrophic earthquakes. Published by G.P. Putnam's Sons, the book debuted at number three on The New York Times bestseller list for hardcover fiction.^[32]^[33] Joseph Finder's The Zero Hour (1996), published by William Morrow, is a financial thriller depicting FBI counterterrorism agent Sarah Cahill's pursuit of a South African mercenary known as the "Prince of Darkness," who plans to sabotage Wall Street's electronic trading network in revenge against a banking executive. The narrative explores vulnerabilities in global financial systems predating the September 11 attacks, blending espionage with high-stakes cyber disruption.^[34]^[35] Andy McNab's Zero Hour (2020), issued by Bantam Press, features special forces operative Nick Stone in a contemporary action thriller involving international intrigue and survival against terrorist threats. Drawing from McNab's real-world military experience as a former SAS sergeant, the novel emphasizes tactical realism in its depiction of covert operations.^[36] In science fiction, Craig Alanson's Zero Hour (2018) serves as the fifth installment in the Expeditionary Force series, self-published via Amazon, where human-alien alliances confront interstellar crises amid themes of advanced technology and existential warfare. The book continues the series' focus on irreverent military sci-fi, building on prior volumes' popularity among audiobook listeners.^[37]

Short stories and other works

"Zero Hour" is a science fiction short story by American author Ray Bradbury, first published in the Fall 1947 issue of the pulp magazine Planet Stories.^[38] The narrative depicts children across neighborhoods engaging in a seemingly innocent game called "Invasion," orchestrated by invisible playmates from another planet, which culminates in an extraterrestrial arrival at a precise moment termed "zero hour."^[39] Bradbury explores themes of childhood imagination blurring into peril, parental dismissal of youthful activities, and the vulnerability of human society to subtle manipulation.^[40] The story was reprinted in Bradbury's 1951 short story collection The Illustrated Man, where it appears as the twelfth tale, framed within the anthology's narrative of tattooed visions.^[41] In The Illustrated Man, "Zero Hour" follows "The City" and precedes "The Rocket," contributing to the collection's motifs of futuristic dread and human frailty.^[42] Critics have noted its chilling inversion of playfulness into apocalypse, with the children's compliance enabling invasion while adults remain oblivious.^[43] No other prominent short stories titled "Zero Hour" appear in major literary anthologies or databases of speculative fiction, distinguishing Bradbury's work as the primary entry in this category. Standalone editions and adaptations, such as audio dramatizations from the 1950s, have preserved its influence, though the original text remains the canonical form.^[43]

Music

Albums and songs

The progressive metal band Zero Hour released a self-titled debut album on March 15, 1999, as an independent production featuring complex instrumentation and themes of introspection, recorded by the founding Tipton brothers Jasun and Troy alongside vocalist Erik Rosvold. This album, initially self-financed and distributed limitedly, showcased the band's technical prowess with tracks like "Reflection of Souls" and garnered attention in underground metal circles for its neoclassical influences.^[44] The Plimsouls, a power pop band from Los Angeles, issued the Zero Hour EP on February 8, 1980, via Beat Records, containing five original tracks including the title song, which captured the era's new wave energy with driving guitars and Peter Case's raw vocals.^[45] The EP marked their early breakthrough in the local scene, selling modestly but influencing their subsequent deal with Planet Records.^[46] In production music, Zero Hour - Action and Suspense is a 2023 album by Universal Production Music, compiling orchestral cues for media use, such as "Covert Combat" at 80 BPM, composed by Benjamin Andrew James MacDougall for high-tension scenarios.^[47] Notable songs titled "Zero Hour" include the track from the 1957 film Zero Hour!, composed by Arthur Hamilton as the theme, evoking urgency with its dramatic orchestration.^[48] The Plimsouls' "Zero Hour," the lead single from their 1980 EP, features punk-inflected rock rhythms and lyrics on fleeting moments, later reissued on expanded editions.^[49] Jesper Kyd's "Zero Hour" serves as a bonus track on the 2003 Freedom Fighters video game soundtrack, blending electronic and orchestral elements for dystopian action sequences.^[50] More recently, composer Michael Berkeley's "Zero Hour" (2022), premiered with contributions from Neil Tennant and David Gilmour, incorporates air-raid sirens to symbolize Ukrainian resilience amid invasion, structured as an ominous choral-orchestral piece.^[51]

Bands and performances

Zero Hour is an American progressive metal band formed in 1993 by twin brothers Jasun Tipton on guitar and Troy Tipton on bass in Pleasanton, California.^[52] The group's style features intricate arrangements, technical instrumentation, and themes exploring dystopia, personal struggle, and societal critique.^[53] Core members have included vocalists like Erik Rosvold and Bruce Dickinson-inspired performers, with drummers such as Mike Malloure contributing to their high-energy live dynamic.^[54] The band has maintained an active touring presence, emphasizing complex compositions in live settings. Notable performances include their set at the Ostrów Rock Festival on July 13, 2024, in Poland, featuring tracks like "Stratagem," "Democide," "The Subterranean," "Technocracy," "Stigmata," "The Towers of Avarice," "Metamorphosis," and "Eyes of Denial."^[55] They also delivered a full concert at Mad With Power Fest on October 3, 2025, showcasing their enduring appeal in the progressive metal scene.^[56] Additional live appearances, such as a 2023 show in Atlanta, highlight their focus on reproducing studio precision onstage with forceful vocals and instrumental prowess.^[57] A separate entity, the Zero Hour Band from Akron, Ohio, operates as a cover band performing classic rock to modern pop material at local venues, but lacks the discographic depth or genre-specific recognition of the progressive metal outfit.^[58]

Video games

Expansion packs and mods

Command & Conquer: Generals – Zero Hour, released on October 22, 2003, as the official expansion to Command & Conquer: Generals, features no further official expansion packs from Electronic Arts or Westwood Studios. Instead, the game's modding community has developed extensive modifications, leveraging the SAGE engine to add new factions, units, balance changes, and campaigns, extending its replayability over two decades post-release.^[59] These mods address vanilla gameplay limitations, such as AI weaknesses and unit imbalances, while introducing content like modern warfare units or total conversions.^[60] Notable mods include ShockWave, a comprehensive overhaul released in versions up to 1.12 as of 2025, which incorporates over 100 new units, enhanced general powers, and improved multiplayer balance across original factions, drawing from real-world military hardware for authenticity.^[61] Rise of the Reds, another prominent total conversion mod with updates continuing into 2025, adds the European Alliance and Russia as playable factions, featuring unique superweapons and campaigns focused on post-Cold War conflicts.^[59] Community tools like GenTool and custom maps further support mod integration, enabling features such as widescreen support and LAN play enhancements.^[62] Other significant modifications encompass Zero Hour Enhanced, a 2023 patch series fixing bugs, refining AI behaviors, and optimizing performance without altering core mechanics, preserving the original design intent.^[60] The End of Days introduces Russia as a faction with infantry-focused gameplay and nuclear emphases, alongside graphical upgrades.^[59] These mods, hosted on platforms like ModDB and managed via launchers such as GenLauncher, have sustained player interest, with multiplayer communities active on platforms like GameRanger as of 2025.^[63] While mod quality varies, peer-reviewed balances in titles like ShockWave mitigate pay-to-win elements absent in the base game, though compatibility requires original game files.^[64]

Standalone titles

Duke Nukem: Zero Hour is a third-person shooter video game in the Duke Nukem series, developed by Eurocom and published by GT Interactive for the Nintendo 64 console.^[65] It was released in North America on August 31, 1999, and in Europe on September 30, 1999.^[65] ^[66] The game centers on the protagonist Duke Nukem battling alien invaders through time periods including the Wild West, World War II, and a futuristic Rome, utilizing weapons such as pipe bombs, rocket launchers, and the Shrink Ray.^[67] Gameplay emphasizes third-person shooting mechanics with levels designed for exploration and combat against varied enemies, receiving mixed reviews for its controls and graphics but praise for its action-oriented design.^[66] Zero Hour is a tactical first-person shooter developed by Bangladeshi studios M7 Productions and Attrito, entering early access on Steam for Microsoft Windows on August 12, 2020.^[68] ^[69] The game achieved full 1.0 release status on September 9, 2024, after years of community-driven updates.^[70] Set in fictional locations inspired by Bangladesh, it features 5v5 team-based multiplayer and cooperative modes where players assume roles as SWAT operators or terrorists in close-quarters combat scenarios emphasizing resource management, authentic ballistics, and methodical tactics.^[71] ^[72] Key mechanics include slow-paced gunplay, destructible environments, and objective-based missions, with content warnings for violence, gore, and depictions of school shooter situations.^[71] By 2025, it has garnered over 28,000 reviews on Steam, reflecting a dedicated player base despite criticisms of limited single-player options and matchmaking issues.^[71]

Comics and publishing

Hora Cero

Hora Cero Suplemento Semanal was a weekly comics anthology magazine published in Argentina by Editorial Frontera, debuting on September 4, 1957.^[73] Founded by writer Héctor Germán Oesterheld and his brothers, the publication emphasized serialized adventure and science fiction stories, departing from the prevailing humor-focused comics of the era by prioritizing narrative depth and visual innovation.^[74] Oesterheld served as its director from inception until 1959, overseeing content that included contributions from prominent artists such as Francisco Solano López and Alberto Breccia.^[75] The magazine ran for 116 issues, concluding on November 18, 1959, and was printed in bichrome to control costs while maintaining artistic quality.^[73] Each issue typically featured multiple ongoing serials, structured to end chapters on cliffhangers with "continuará" to encourage weekly purchases, a format that boosted reader engagement in a competitive market dominated by imported U.S. comics.^[76] Beyond the weekly supplement, Editorial Frontera had launched a monthly Hora Cero in May 1957, but the suplemento became the flagship, expanding the publisher's reach amid Argentina's post-Perón economic challenges.^[77] Its most enduring contribution was the serialization of El Eternauta, Oesterheld's science fiction epic illustrated by Solano López, which debuted in the inaugural issue and spanned 30 episodes until issue 30 in 1958. The story depicted a toxic snowstorm triggering an alien invasion in Buenos Aires, with protagonist Juan Salvo leading a grassroots resistance, reflecting themes of collective action against existential threats drawn from real-world events like the 1955 coup.^[78] Other notable series included Nebula, a space detective adventure by Oesterheld and Breccia, and various Western and war tales, fostering a new generation of local talent amid censorship pressures under military rule.^[77] Hora Cero elevated Argentine comics from entertainment to cultural medium, influencing subsequent publications and establishing sci-fi as a viable genre locally; its innovative storytelling model persisted in later magazines like Fierro.^[74] The magazine's closure coincided with Oesterheld's shift to other projects, but its legacy endures in reprints and adaptations, underscoring Editorial Frontera's role in nationalizing the medium against foreign dominance.^[75]

Other comic series

"Zero Hour: Crisis in Time!" is a five-issue comic book limited series and company-wide crossover event published by DC Comics in 1994. Written and illustrated primarily by Dan Jurgens, with contributions from artists like Brett Breeding and Jerry Ordway, the series was released in reverse numerical order from issue #4 (September 1994) to issue #0 (October 1994), reflecting the theme of temporal reversal.^[79]^[80] The storyline centers on a cosmic threat where entropy erodes the DC Universe's timeline from both past and future toward the present, orchestrated by the villain Extant and involving Hal Jordan, who had become the entity Parallax following events in "The Death of Superman" and "Emerald Twilight." Heroes including Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and the Justice Society of America converge to prevent universal collapse, culminating in a recreation of reality that streamlined post-"Crisis on Infinite Earths" continuity by resolving timeline inconsistencies without fully rebooting the universe.^[81]^[80] The event included over 40 tie-in issues across DC's ongoing titles, such as "Batman: Shadow of the Bat" #28–30 and "Superman" #93, which explored character-specific ramifications like Barbara Gordon's return as Batgirl and alterations to Superman's history. Post-event publications under the "Zero Month" banner in November 1994 featured new #0 issues to establish the revised continuity, affecting elements like the Justice Society's legacy and Hal Jordan's villainous turn.^[82]^[83] Critically, the series sold well, with over 100,000 copies per issue, but received mixed reception for its convoluted plotting and perceived failure to fully clarify DC's timeline, leading to further crises like "Infinite Crisis" in 2005. A collected edition was released in 2018, and a 30th anniversary omnibus followed in 2024, underscoring its role as a pivotal, if flawed, attempt at multiversal housekeeping.^[84]^[79]

Activism and organizations

This is Zero Hour climate movement

This is Zero Hour is a youth-led climate activism organization founded in the summer of 2017 by Jamie Margolin, then a high school student in Seattle, along with co-founders Nadia Nazar, Madelaine Tew, and Zanagee Artis.^[2] ^[85] The initiative arose from frustration with governmental inaction on climate change, particularly following events like Hurricane Maria in 2017, and sought to organize young people to demand policy responses.^[86] Headquartered in Maryland, the group describes itself as intersectional, framing climate action as intertwined with social issues including racial injustice, economic disparity, sexism, and legacies of colonialism.^[87] ^[88] The organization's first major mobilization was the Youth Climate March on July 21, 2018, coordinating over 100 events in U.S. cities and abroad to amplify youth voices and urge immediate emissions reductions.^[89] ^[88] Subsequent efforts include the This Is Zero Hour Youth Climate Summit in Miami from July 12–14, 2019, which gathered activists to discuss policy and strategy.^[90] The group has partnered with entities like the U.S. Green Building Council and participated in broader coalitions such as Earth Day events, emphasizing education and entry points for novice organizers.^[91] ^[90] Core campaigns target fossil fuel infrastructure, including petitions against new liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals, offshore oil drilling, and projects like the Willow oil development in Alaska.^[4] ^[92] Advocacy extends to divestment from fossil fuels and electoral mobilization via initiatives like #Vote4OurFuture, launched in July 2020 to influence youth voting on environmental platforms.^[93] ^[94] Their platform, informed by a youth-led lawsuit against the U.S. government, prioritizes "climate justice" through equitable policy, systemic disruption, and community empowerment, while providing online resources for training and petitions.^[95] Public reception has centered on the group's role in energizing youth participation, though it operates amid debates over the efficacy of intersectional framing in climate policy, with some analyses noting potential dilution of technical emissions-focused strategies.^[85] No large-scale controversies have been documented, but the movement's urgency claims—such as a "zero hour" for action—align with IPCC timelines projecting risks from unmitigated warming, while empirical data on adaptation and technological progress indicate varied mitigation pathways.^[96]

Other activist groups and events

In December 2012, Syrian opposition activists released a YouTube video titled "Zero Hour, Your Final Chance," urging Damascus residents to prepare for an imminent rebel offensive aimed at overthrowing Bashar al-Assad's regime.^[97] The video provided practical instructions, such as securing homes, stocking supplies, and identifying safe routes, while promising that fighters would avoid harming civilians.^[98] Although the planned assault did not fully materialize as anticipated, it reflected escalating rebel coordination in the Syrian civil war, with activists emphasizing readiness for urban combat in the capital.^[99] Zero Hour CD11 Republicans emerged as a local activist organization supporting Republican candidates in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District. In May 2018, the group hosted an event in Denville to bolster the reelection campaign of Mayor Tom Andes, focusing on grassroots mobilization and voter outreach.^[100] This initiative highlighted conservative efforts to counter Democratic dominance in the district through targeted events and supporter engagement.^[100] "The Zero Hour," associated with progressive commentator RJ Eskow, functions as a platform for discussing political resistance and policy critiques, including interviews on countering perceived threats to democracy.^[101] Hosted via outlets like Action Network, it has facilitated petitions and conversations on economic and electoral issues, such as strategies against Republican administrations.^[102] While primarily a media endeavor, it intersects with activism by amplifying left-leaning voices skeptical of mainstream institutional narratives.^[101]

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Jun 13, 2024 · Rest your eyes. Exercise your imagination!" The Zero Hour (aka Hollywood Radio Theater) was a 1973–74 American radio drama anthology series ...
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ROD SERLINGS ZERO HOUR OLD TIME RADIO 131 SHOWS MP3 ...
$$9.89 In stockRod Serling's five-day-a-week anthology show Zero Hour ran for two seasons. It touched off a small wave of new radio dramas, including CBS Radio Mystery Theater ...
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Zero Hour - Apple Podcasts
Rating 3.7 (149) The Zero Hour was a 1973-74 radio broadcast hosted by Rod Serling. The Zero Hour featured well known actors and actresses. The stories were exciting and action ...
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Suspense 1955-04-05 Zero Hour - Internet Archive
Dec 21, 2024 · Zero Hour is the strange tale of how the children in the world band together to play the game called “Invasion.” Under the influence of unknown ...
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Suspense Show: Ray Bradbury's "Zero Hour" Date: Apr 05 1955
Suspense brings you a repeat performance of one of the most controversial plays ever presented over your radio. It is called "Zero Hour" by Ray Bradbury.
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Zero Hour: A Novel from the NUMA Files - Publishers Weekly
Zero Hour: A Novel from the NUMA Files · Clive Cussler and Graham Brown. Putnam, $28.95 (416p) ISBN 978-0-399-16250-3 · More By and About this Authorchevron_right.
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Zero Hour (NUMA Files, #11) by Clive Cussler - Goodreads
Rating 4.1 (7,516) May 28, 2013 · The dazzling new novel in the #1 New York Times –bestselling series from the grand master of adventure. It is called zero point energy, and it really exists.
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THE ZERO HOUR - Joseph Finder
Sarah is plunged into a deep labyrinth of intrigue and catastrophe as she races to uncover a diabolically clever conspiracy before time runs out.
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The Zero Hour by Joseph Finder | Goodreads
Rating 3.7 (1,936) This is a thriller about a hired gun's quest to blow up a major bank in New York City to exact revenge against that bank's leader, who had turned in another ...
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Is Zero Hour (book 5 of Expeditionary Force series by Craig Alanson ...
Mar 12, 2018 · Is Zero Hour (book 5 of Expeditionary Force series by Craig Alanson) more of the same? I enjoyed the first book. The second book was nice to ...
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Zero Hour - Short Story by Ray Bradbury - American Literature
Zero Hour. by Ray Bradbury. Zero Hour was first published in Planet Stories in its Fall 1947 issue. Zero Hour. Oh, it was to be so jolly! What a game! Such ...
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A Summary and Analysis of Ray Bradbury's 'Zero Hour'
By Dr Oliver Tearle (Loughborough University) 'Zero Hour' is a 1949 short story by the American author Ray Bradbury (1920-2012), included in his 1953 ...
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The Illustrated Man - Publication
The City • (1950) • short story by Ray Bradbury · Zero Hour • (1947) • short story by Ray Bradbury · The Rocket • (1950) • short story by Ray Bradbury ...
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Zero Hour by Ray Bradbury | Goodreads
Rating 3.8 (490) Zero Hour by Ray Bradbury has to be one of the most horrifying and chilling stories in the Illustrated Man anthology. Zero Hour is generally considered the ...
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Zero Hour - The BNR Metal Pages
May 31, 2022 · Bay Area metallers Zero Hour debuted in 1999 with a self-financed, self-titled effort, but really turned heads with the 2001 followup, The Towers Of Avarice.
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Zero Hour Ep - The "I'm In Love With That Song" Podcast - Music ...
They released a five-song EP called “Zero Hour” in 1980. They became pretty popular around LA and signed a deal with Planet Records, and released their ...
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ONCE IN '80: The Plimsouls - "Zero Hour" "February 8, 1980 ...
Feb 8, 2025 · PLIMSOULS make their debut with a five-song EP called “Zero Hour” on Beat Records. On the EP are the original songs “Great Big World,” "Zero Hour,” “Hypnotized ...Missing: titled | Show results with:titled
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Zero Hour - Action And Suspense - Universal Production Music
Zero Hour - Action And Suspense ; 5. Covert Combat. Waveform of Covert Combat. 02:32 80 BPM. Composer. Benjamin Andrew James MacDougall [ASCAP]. Publishers. Elsy ...<|separator|>
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Zero Hour! (1957) - Soundtracks - IMDb
Zero Hour. Song and Theme composed by Arthur Hamilton ; The Gliss Jump. Composed by Billy Regis. Played by Billy Regis Band (as The Billy Regis Band) ; Let ...
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The Plimsouls - Zero Hour - YouTube
Feb 9, 2016 · One of the best bands out of LA in the early 80s, The Plimsouls are best known for their songs ... called Zero Hour.
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Zero Hour (Bonus Track) - song and lyrics by Jesper Kyd | Spotify
Listen to Zero Hour (Bonus Track) on Spotify. Song · Jesper Kyd · 2003. ... Zero Hour (Bonus Track). Jesper Kyd. Freedom Fighters20034:34. Jesper Kyd. Artist.
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Zero Hour by Michael Berkeley with Neil Tennant and David Gilmour
"Zero Hour" is described (on Berkeley's own website) as a song for Ukraine. The sounds of air-raid sirens permeate this ominous piece.<|control11|><|separator|>
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Zero Hour - Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives
Aug 4, 2002 · Zero Hour ; Location: Pleasanton, California ; Status: Active ; Formed in: 1993 ; Genre: Progressive Metal ; Themes: Dystopia, Fantasy (early); Life, ...
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Dark Deceiver | Zero Hour | The Laser's Edge
Free deliveryIn creating Zero Hour, the brothers envisioned a dark, heavy, emotional vibe, expressed through intricate arrangements, forceful vocals, and meaningful lyrics.
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ZERO HOUR discography and reviews - Prog Archives
"Specs of Pictures Burnt Beyond" is the fourth full-length studio album by US, California based progressive metal act Zero Hour. The album was released in ...
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Zero Hour - Concert - Setlist.fm
Zero Hour at Ostrów Rock Festival 2024 · Stratagem · Democide · The Subterranean · Technocracy · Stigmata · The Towers of Avarice · Metamorphosis · Eyes of Denial.
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Zero Hour Live at Mad With Power Fest 2025 - YouTube
Oct 3, 2025 · Watch YEARS of full performances from Mad With Power for only $5: http://www.Patreon.com/LordsOfTheTrident ~ ... Band Courses and ...
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zero hour, live in atlanta - YouTube
Sep 14, 2023 · Comments ; Zero Hour - "Democide" - Playthrough Video. Frontiers Music srl · 7.9K views ; Unknown Singer SHOCKED #1 Band with EPIC WORDLESS Vocal…
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Zero Hour Band | Akron OH - Facebook
We're a cover band from Akron, OH. Playing all your favorite songs from Classic Rock to Modern Pop. We have something for everyone!
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Mods - C&C: Generals Zero Hour - ModDB
The End Of Days is a freeware modification for Command & Conquer: Generals Zero Hour. Our mod adds a new playable faction - Russia, and greatly improves...Generals Zero Hour Continue · Cnc generals zero hour... · Command & Conquer
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Dec 18, 2023 · For your information, Zero Hour Enhanced is a modification for Command & Conquer Generals: Zero Hour that enhances the gameplay experience of ...
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Generals Zero Hour - Patch 1.2 Mod - GameReplays.org
Mar 19, 2025 · The mod includes fine-tuning of balance, hundreds of fixes, improved performance, and updated tooltips, while preserving the original game's ...
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Which Mods Should I Play for Command & Conquer: Generals Zero ...
Jun 24, 2025 · I've been diving deep into Command & Conquer: Generals Zero Hour lately and I'm looking to spice things up with some great mods. There are so ...I love Command & Conquer: Generals it's expansion Zero Hour ...Generals – Zero Hour secretly the best RTS of all time, even better ...More results from www.reddit.com
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35 Most POPULAR Mods for Command & Conquer - YouTube
Feb 26, 2025 · 35 Most POPULAR Mods for Command & Conquer: Generals Zero Hour | Best Fan-Made Expansions & Total Conversions! Do you want to experience ...
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Duke Nukem: Zero Hour Release Information for Nintendo 64
Platform: Nintendo 64 ; Genre: Action » Shooter » Third-Person » Arcade ; Developer: Eurocom ; Publisher: GT Interactive ; Release: August 31, 1999.
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Duke Nukem: Zero Hour - Fandom
Developer(s). Eurocom ; Publisher(s). GT Interactive ; Platform(s). Nintendo 64 ; Release date(s) · August 1, 1999 · September 30, 1999 ; Genre(s). Third-person ...
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Zero Hour Wiki | Fandom
Zero Hour is a first-person tactical shooter video game being developed and published by Attrito & M7 Productions. It was officially released on August 12th ...
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Zero Hour - Imperfect Gaming - Nexus.gg
Aug 11, 2020 · Zero Hour is a tactical FPS with online team-based action, set in Bangladesh, featuring 5v5 close-quarter combat, and a CO-OP mode with SWAT- ...
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Team-Based Tactical FPS Zero Hour V1.0 Launches on Steam Today -
Sep 9, 2024 · Dhaka, Bangladesh – September 9th, 2024. Game development and publishing AttritoM7 Productions is thrilled to announce that Zero Hour, has left ...
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Zero Hour on Steam
Rating 3.5 (16,422) Zero Hour is a tactical FPS with online team-based game play that takes place in a variety of fictional locations interpreted in Bangladesh.
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Tactical FPS Zero Hour Enters V1.0 - Cloud Dosage
Sep 10, 2024 · AttritoM7 Productions has announced that the tactical FPS title Zero Hour has officially left Steam Early Access and has launched into V1.0.
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Series :: Hora Cero Suplemento Semanal - GCD
Publisher: Editorial Frontera ; Publication Dates: Septiembre 4 [1957] - Noviembre 18 [1959] ; Number of Issues Published: 116 (#[1] - #116) ; Color: Bicromía; two ...Missing: duración número
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Hora Cero: la revista que cambió el curso de la historieta argentina
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La historia de Hora Cero, la revista que dio origen a El Eternauta
Apr 10, 2024 · La publicación estuvo bajo la dirección de Héctor Oesterheld desde 1957 hasta 1959.Aparte de El eternauta, de sus páginas surgieron cómics ...
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Hora Cero Suplemento Semanal
Dentro de Editorial Frontera, era la publicación que utilizaba la fórmula de finalizar cada capítulo con "continuará". Apareció el 4 de septiembre de 1957 y se ...Missing: history | Show results with:history
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Hora Cero, Editorial Frontera - Tebeosfera
Héctor Germán Oesterheld era ya un argumentista prestigioso, cuando lanzó sus dos primeras publicaciones de historietas, Hora Cero y Frontera. Había ...
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Argentinean Anti-Authoritarian Sci-Fi Comic El Eternauta in Hora ...
In stockA landmark early issue of Hora Cero Suplemento Semanal, the short-lived but revolutionary Argentine comics weekly founded in 1957 by Héctor Germán Oesterheld, ...
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ZERO HOUR: CRISIS IN TIME - DC Comics
All of reality comes under attack when a mysterious force of entropy begins slowly erasing time itself—making its way from both the past and future toward the ...
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Zero Hour Reading Order, a Crisis in Time - Comic Book Treasury
Sep 11, 2025 · Written and illustrated by Dan Jurgens, along with Jerry Ordway and others, Zero Hour: A Crisis in Time was the major event of 1994 in the ...Missing: cero | Show results with:cero
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“Zero Hour” Explained: Breaking Down DC's Second Crisis | DC
Aug 30, 2024 · Zero Hour: Crisis in Time was devised behind the scenes as a way to provide a sort of “soft patch” to continuity, gently realigning the ...
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Comic books in 'Zero Hour' - MyComicShop
4.9 113 · $12.95 deliveryZERO HOUR comes crashing down on the Dark Knight with a vengeance when Batgirl reappears in Gotham City, years after Barbara Gordon was crippled by the Joker.
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Zero Hour DC Comics Event Reading Order & Checklist
Get the Zero Hour event from DC Comics reading order and comic issue checklist. Track your progress and learn more about the Zero Hour story and publication ...<|separator|>
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Zero Hour: Crisis in Time Omnibus (New Edition) - Amazon.com
When time itself comes under attack, it will take the combined efforts of history's greatest heroes to save the entire DC Universe!
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This is Zero Hour. How Young Climate Activists Are Making Their ...
Young climate activists are done waiting for adults to chime in on environmental issues. They're looking for action & holding everyone accountable.
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[PDF] All Hands On Deck: This Is Zero Hour
Jamie Margolin is a youth climate justice activist in- spiring the world to take action on behalf of the plan- et. In the wake of Hurricane Maria, ...
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This is Zero Hour - Intersectional Environmentalist
Who We Are: Zero Hour is a youth-led movement creating entry points, training, and resources for new young activists and organizers (and adults who support ...
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Zero Hour: a movement around the intersectionalities between ...
Oct 14, 2019 · A movement around the intersectionalities between systems of oppression that continue to cause climate change.Missing: achievements controversies
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Seven years ago, on July 21, 2018, Zero Hour led the Youth Climate ...
Jul 21, 2025 · ... This is Zero Hour! Take action with us: linktr ... movement that motivated thousands of young people across the globe ...
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Join the youth climate summit This Is Zero Hour in Miami | U.S. ...
USGBC is proud to partner with Zero Hour to support This Is Zero Hour: The Youth Climate Summit in Miami, taking place July 12–14. The Zero Hour movement ...
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Zero Hour summit focuses on climate action - Earth Day
Jul 23, 2019 · I'm talking about colonialism, patriarchy and capitalism.” The opening from This Is Zero Hour co-founder Jamie Margolin was a fitting welcome to ...
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Why did the Biden administration approve the Willow Project's oil ...
Mar 15, 2023 · ... This is Zero Hour). Devika Rao, The Week US's avatar. By Devika Rao ... To curb the criticism from environmental groups, the Department ...<|control11|><|separator|>
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Take Action - This is Zero Hour | A Youth-led Movement
Actions include signing a petition against new LNG facilities, divesting from fossil fuels, and donating to Zero Hour's mission.
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To Parent Better, Become a Climate Activist | by Zero Hour - Medium
Apr 25, 2024 · This Is Zero Hour. In. This Is Zero Hour. by. Zero Hour · Virtual #Vote4OurFuture Campaign Launched on July 23rd. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Aug 11 ...
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Our Platform - This is Zero Hour | A Youth-led Movement
The platform emphasizes climate justice, equity, racial and economic justice, disrupting the status quo, and empowering people to act, based on the lawsuit.Advancing Climate Justice... · Disrupt The Status Quo · Empowering People To Act
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This Is Zero Hour - Action for the Climate Emergency
This Is Zero Hour · To capture the national and international conversation on youth and climate change. · Create a global sense of urgency around ...<|separator|>
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Activists Tell Damascus Residents To Prepare For The 'Zero Hour'
Dec 5, 2012 · Asked about when zero hour might arrive, he said: "No one can know that for sure. But it all depends on when the rebels are ready for the final ...
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Activists Tell Damascus Residents To Prepare For The 'Zero Hour ...
The YouTube video, called "Zero Hour, Your Final Chance," promises an imminent battle in Damascus aimed at ousting Assad. It is filled with instructions on what ...
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Syria's Zero Hour – DW – 08/03/2012
Aug 3, 2012 · It's not yet "zero hour" for Syria's regime - despite first cracks in the deceptive sense of security in Damascus.
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Zero Hour CD11 Republicans Convene on Andes Event in Pursuit of ...
Zero Hour CD11 Republicans Convene on Andes Event in Pursuit of Support ... DENVILLE - The night was officially about the reelection campaign of Mayor Tom Andes.<|separator|>
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To Resist Trump, The Left Must Change, A Zero Hour Conversation ...
May 9, 2025 · In this interview with RJ Eskow of The Zero Hour, RootsAction.org executive director and co-founder Norman Solomon discusses the challenges ...
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The Zero Hour - Action Network
The Zero Hour. Humanity is at a turning point. This is a critical moment on many important fronts. From economic crises to the future of evolution, from ...