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Walking in my mind

23 June 2009 culture Comments Off

Walking in my mind 23/06/09 – 06/09/09, Hayward Gallery, South Bank Centre, London, United Kingdom, Europe. So therefore I am The mind, by fiat is the hub of self willed realization. It finds in art […] […]

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Police Federation Ties Strained Via Home Secretary Priti Patel

Rank-and-File Police Officers Express Overwhelming Support for Vote of No Confidence in Home Secretary Priti Patel The Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW), which represents approximately 130,000 officers, has made a scathing announcement denouncing [...]
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Boris Johnson’s New Cabinet: Who’s In?

A Critical Overview of UK Cabinet Reshuffle The recent cabinet reshuffle conducted by Prime Minister Boris Johnson has received much attention, particularly in light of the expectation for increased diversity among the new cabinet members. [...]
Business

Ethereum Upgrade to Destroy Coins by August 4

Ethereum London Upgrade on Track to Launch on August 4: A Critical Overview The forthcoming upgrade to the ethereum network, known as the London hard fork, is eagerly anticipated by the cryptocurrency community. The upgrade [...]
Cuisine

Nuts About Nuts: A Nutritious Deep Dive into Nature’s Most Ancient Superfood

In our modern world of neon-coloured snacks and ultra-processed “energy bars”, it is easy to forget that humanity’s original power food didn’t come from a factory—it fell from a tree. For millennia, nuts have been [...]
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House Prices Reach New High as Buyers Seek More Space

Critical Overview The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the UK property market, with buyers looking for larger homes after being confined to smaller spaces during lockdown. Property website Zoopla suggests that this [...]

Turner Prize 2010

Culture

5 October 2010 Comments Off

Turner Prize 2010, London, United Kingdom The good, the bad and the ugly The adage is well worn and familiar but in this year’s Turner Prize 2010, does it hold true? Perhaps a slightly reworked […] […]

Apple Releases Security Update for Major Security Vulnerability

Tech

26 August 2022 0

A Little (rot) Insecurity in the Apple Core On August 17th & 18th 2022 Apple Inc. released security updates for multiple products and devices to address security vulnerabilities across their tech estate including macOS Monterey, […]

Beauty and the Beast: Untangling Toxicity in Gender Narratives

Entertainment

7 February 2025 Comments Off

Image attribution source from Creative Commons, Source WikiMedia […]

Sonia Boyce shines at Venice Biennale 2022 as British Afro-Caribbean artist

Culture

28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview: The Venice Biennale has recently gained a great deal of attention, with both Golden Lions, the top honours at the event, being awarded to Black women artists for the first time in history. […]

Are We Reading Less, or Just Reading Differently?

Culture

24 September 2025 Comments Off

The question of whether we read less today is a complex one. On the surface, the notion that we are no longer a “reading society” seems plausible. We have become a culture of instant gratification, […]

Predicting the Top Global Food Trends for 2022

An Analysis of Emerging Food Trends in 2022 Critical Overview As the world gradually recovers from the pandemic, the food industry has begun exploring new food trends that offer customers new culinary experiences while considering [...]

Wireless Technologies Widely Used for IoT Applications

29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: IoT Wireless Technology The Internet of Things (IoT) is a ubiquitous term in the tech world, although, the majority of the non-tech populace remains unaware of their connection with it. IoT technology connects […]

Iconic Female Actresses: A Guide to Cinematic Royalty

24 September 2025 Comments Off

Hollywood, and the global film industry is built on a foundation of talent and star power that is unequalled. But sometimes, it’s the sheer, unshakeable presence of an actress that truly makes a character iconic. […]

Hepatitis outbreak spreads among children in UK

28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview: This news report highlights the case of a three-year-old girl, Lola-Rose Raine, who contracted a mysterious form of hepatitis that has affected nearly 200 children worldwide. After several days of her liver failing […]

The Spanner in the Works: Mandelson, Epstein, and the Fracturing of the Starmer Project

Corruption

8 April 2026 0

When High-Stakes Diplomacy Meets Low-Level Scandal—A Government at the Brink The trajectory of the Labour government, since taking office in July 2024, has shifted from a promise of “stability” to a protracted war of attrition [...]

A Moment of Reflection: Time for a Change

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17 April 2022 0

A Moment for change! Calling all creatives, disruptors, techies & original creators. Build it and they’ll come. Everything is ready all we need to do is create more compelling content, choose compelling pictures and spread [...]

Business

The Hasty Dismantling of DEI Initiatives: A New Right-Wing Agenda or a Step Backward for Diversity?

23 January 2025 Comments Off

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the fabric of corporate America and social justice advocates alike, President Donald Trump’s administration has initiated the swift removal of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs from [...]

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Proposal to make Extra UK Bank Holiday Monday Could Become Permanent

28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview: The unclaimed benefits, tax discounts, and food vouchers in the UK have reached a staggering £15 billion annually. This figure is derived from online benefits calculators as the government does not track how [...]

National

Lockdowns Could Increase Child Poverty in UK, Latest Figures Show

29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: Child poverty in the United Kingdom has been a growing concern in recent years. The figures show that there was an increase in child poverty by nearly one-fifth between 2014/15 and 2018/19, with [...]

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Expert advice on achieving a brighter smile

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A Critical Overview of Teeth Whitening Tips for a Brighter Smile Teeth whitening is a common cosmetic dental procedure that has gained significant popularity in recent years. According to a study conducted by the American [...]

Month: June 2009

Walking in my mind

Police Federation Ties Strained Via Home Secretary Priti Patel

Boris Johnson’s New Cabinet: Who’s In?

Ethereum Upgrade to Destroy Coins by August 4

Nuts About Nuts: A Nutritious Deep Dive into Nature’s Most Ancient Superfood

House Prices Reach New High as Buyers Seek More Space

Which Billionaire is Winning the Space Race?

The Tariff Tempest: Is the Global Economy Caught in a Zero-Sum Game?

Cannabis Cuisine: Discovering the Best Edibles on the Market

WHO Warns of AI Risks for Healthcare