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How Advertising Conquered British and Global Culture

Advertising

8 July 2026 0

There is a distinct institutional memory attached to the British television advertisement. For a generation raised on linear broadcasting, the ad break was not merely a convenient interlude to boil the kettle; it was a […]

QuirkyMoons: Honeymoons For the Adventurous Souls

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8 July 2026 0

Alright, let’s talk honeymoons. These days we’re well-travelled, well-read, well-fed and for an intrepid few, quite possibly a bit over the traditional tropical cliché. I love philosophy, adventure and I tend to look for meaning […]

Just who is Andy Burnham?

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8 July 2026 0

In British politics, what is left unsaid is frequently far more consequential than what resounds on the tabloids or backbenches. As the United Kingdom navigates Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation on 22 June 2026, Westminster has […]

Is Football Truly Coming Home For English Football in 2026?

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8 July 2026 0

If you’re an English football fan like me, you’ll be use to the range of emotions, the highs and the lows like the vintage vignetted memories of 1966 World Cups of England beating West Germany, […]

Spice Up Your Life

Cuisine

8 July 2026 0

To better understand the fire cracker that is the humble chilli one needs to look at its origins and how it came to be an essential part of the global diet. Human migration, colonialism, and […]

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India’s Political Shifts: The Cockroach Junta Party (CJP)

A bizarre political phenomenon has rapidly jumped from the volatile matrix of Indian social media into the physical architecture of national dissent. Named the “Cockroach Junta Party” (CJP), this self-described Gen Z political movement has [...]
Culture

The Itch For More Zeros. Six Zeros is Simply Not Enough

We have witnessed the death of modest aspiration. There was a time, perhaps late last century, when a comfortable suburban semi-detached house, an annual trip to the Mediterranean, and a fully paid pension were the [...]
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AI 101 A Glossary

Get up to speed on AI Concepts below. AI is an evolving space and constantly changing with every new frontier. If you feel there’s something missing. Have your say and submit a contribution or drop [...]
Business

AI Playbook 101: Ways to Harness the Power of AI

Am I making the most of AI? This is a question I always ask myself. We’re well past the point of treating artificial intelligence as a boardroom novelty for scaffolding test code or a sci-fi [...]
Culture

Iconic Cinema Guide Some of the World’s Greatest Movie Landscapes

Time to leave the mundane behind and set off on a journey into the cinematic past. Take a journey, walk through your mind’s eye and memory into some of the world’s most lauded silver-screen locations. [...]

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