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Bacon and Moore Flesh and Bone

12 September 2013 Culture Editor Comments Off

ASHMOLEAN, 12 Sep 2013 to 19 Jan 2014, 8GBP About the exhibition This is a rare chance to see two of Britain’s greatest artists. Francis Bacon (28 October 1909 – 28 April 1992) and Henry […] […]

Culture

Dak’Art 2008

Dak’Art, “Mirror”, 2008, Senegal, Africa The Mirror The dialogue of the DAK’ART biennale 2008 is framed around the theme Mirror. This conceptual device is employed as a premise by which the curators exact a discursive […] […]
Business

Oil and Gas Industries Show Signs of Resilience in the Face of Ongoing Conflict in Ukraine

Critical Overview On April 7, 2022, DTEK CEO Maxim Timchenko held a press briefing to discuss Ukraine’s energy security and the country’s efforts to replace Russian energy supplies. The briefing focused on generating electricity and [...]
Culture

The New Puritanism: How Gen-Z Made ‘Uncool’ the Ultimate Flex

There was a time, not so long ago, when youth was synonymous with the glorious, messy pursuit of oblivion. To be young was to be a hedonist, a cigarette-clutching nihilist standing on the edge of [...]
News

The UK Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, Faces Growing Scrutiny

Critical Overview: The UK Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, has faced criticism from industry leaders who accuse her of being disconnected from the reality of the short-staffed labour sectors. Braverman’s comments were made at a National [...]
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NHS Staff in England Receive 3% Pay Rise Backdated to April

Critical Overview: The announcement by the Department for Health and Social Care that NHS staff in England will receive a three per cent pay increase has caused controversy. The decision came after an expected Commons [...]

Actress Thandie Newton Reportedly Removed from Magic Mike 3 Cast, Sparks Debate on Hollywood’s Gender and Age Bias

Entertainment

28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview: Thandiwe Newton, the 49-year-old actress, was recently spotted kissing Lonr., a 25-year-old musician, in Malibu, California. This comes after reports of her split from her husband, Ol Parker, surfaced in the media. The […]

The Mystery of Appearance

Culture

7 December 2012 Comments Off

Haunch of Venison, London, free, 07 Dec – 18 Feb 2012 In the company of masters This was an excellent show containing paintings of different styles each artist being a master of their medium. On […] […]

The Silicon Sovereign: Mapping the Hegemony of the Algorithmic Age

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By late April 2026, the question is no longer whether AI has arrived, but whether it has left any room for the rest of us to breathe. We are three and a half years into […]

AI 101 A Glossary

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8 June 2026 0

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 […]

War of the Worlds: Ice Cube’s Gritty Take on Alien Invasion

Celebrity

7 August 2025 Comments Off

Alright, settle in, ’cause we ain’t talkin’ no fancy-pants, big-budget CGI fest here, nah. We’re diving deep into the 2025 joint, War of the Worlds: Data Harvest, starring none other than the OG himself, Ice […]

bpb 2008

Brighton Photography Biennale 2008 – “Memory of fire the war of images and images of war”, Brighton, United Kingdom, Europe. Memory of fire the war of images and images of war A Biennale of photographic […] […]

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

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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. […]

Britain’s Surprise Economic Growth Beats Projects in 2026

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Headlines across the City of London are celebrating an unexpected economic up tick for the UK at least in recent months. Britain has officially broken out of its recent inertia, booking an expansion that outpaces […]

The Alchemist’s Kitchen: A Millennial Odyssey Through Moroccan Cuisine

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From Argan Groves to the Berber Hearth—The Science and Soul of the Maghreb Moroccan cuisine is not merely a collection of recipes; it is a sprawling, multi-layered history book written in saffron, cumin, and the […]

UK Black Lives Matter: Amplify our voices, we’re still ignored.

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28 July 2021 0

The Diminishing Black Lives Matter Movement in the UK Introduction: In this article, we will discuss the status of the Black Lives Matter movement in the UK, particularly after the peak of protests in the [...]

Bucket-List Drives: High Speed and Unmatched Scenery

Africa

6 August 2026 0

There is something undeniably liberating about getting behind the wheel, blasting out your favourite playlist and hitting the open road. Whether you are piling the kids into a spacious SUV, setting off on a romantic [...]

Corruption

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

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 [...]

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Deep Escape Getaways: Extra Ordinary Hotels and Retreats

1 May 2026 0

Forget the blistered feet and the grime of the traditional “wilderness” trek. The modern world is frantic, loud, and increasingly digital, making the true luxury of our age not gold or diamonds, but silence and [...]

Technology

Exploring the Undercurrents of the Gig Economy: Uncovering the Dark Side of Flexible Work Arrangements and Its Impact on Workers’ Well-being

28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview: According to a new report by Gig Workers Rising, companies like Lyft and Uber are offering minimal assistance to the families of their employees who have been murdered on the job. The report [...]

In the Spotlight

Murdered daughters’ search slow due to systemic racism, says mother.

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Examining the Role of Race in the Slow Response to the Disappearance and Murder of Two Women by the Police The slow response of the police to the disappearance and subsequent murder of Bibaa Henry, [...]

Month: September 2013

Bacon and Moore Flesh and Bone

Dak’Art 2008

Oil and Gas Industries Show Signs of Resilience in the Face of Ongoing Conflict in Ukraine

The New Puritanism: How Gen-Z Made ‘Uncool’ the Ultimate Flex

The UK Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, Faces Growing Scrutiny

NHS Staff in England Receive 3% Pay Rise Backdated to April

How to Measure AI Impact – are We Seeing Any Actual ROI?

Lowry and the Industry of Modern Life

Gillian Wearing

Delicious and Healthy: Try These Vegan Sandwich Ideas