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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 […] […]

Cuisine

Pandemic Diets: Nourishing or Unhealthy?

The Comfort Eating Trend during Lockdown: An Academic Perspective The COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdown measures have brought about significant changes to our daily routines, including disruptions to work and school schedules, social isolation, and [...]
Cuisine

Simple sushi, A Simple Recipe

Ingredients: 2 cups of sushi rice2 cups of water1/4 cup of rice vinegar2 tablespoons of sugar1 teaspoon of salt1/2 lb of fresh tuna sashimi1 avocado, sliced1/2 cucumber, sliced1/4 cup of soy sauceWasabi pastePickled ginger Instructions: [...]
Business

AI Playbook 101: Ways to Harness the Power of AI

We are well past the point of treating artificial intelligence as a boardroom novelty or a sci-fi parlour trick. In 2026, Large Language Models (LLMs) and autonomous agents are woven tightly into our digital architecture. [...]
Home

The Great Diversion: Is the ‘Epstein Curveball’ Being Buried by Global Chaos?

As of late April 2026, the global news cycle has moved beyond ‘saturated’ into a state of permanent, high-decibel crisis. For the average citizen in London, New York, or Paris, the urgent ‘Justice Mob’ of [...]
Cuisine

Hearty Lentil Dhal with Spinach & Sweet Potato Recipe

Ingredients and Method for Thai Green Curry Ingredients: 225g new potatoes, cut into chunks100g green beans, trimmed and halved1 tbsp vegetable or sunflower oil1 garlic clove, chopped1 rounded tbsp or 4 tsp Thai green curry [...]

Savouring the Flavors of Sri Lankan Cuisine

Cuisine

28 April 2022 0

A Critical Overview of Must-Try Sri Lankan Dishes Introduction Sri Lankan cuisine is renowned for its unique and complex flavors that reflect the country’s history and multicultural influences. The following are some of the must-try […]

Revolutionize Dessert with this Cupcake Recipe

Cuisine

29 July 2021 0

This recipe provides instructions for making cupcakes with buttercream frosting. The recipe specifies the required ingredients and steps to be followed to create the cupcakes. The instructions include a step-by-step guide, including preheating the oven […]

Top Global Food and Drink Festivals

Cuisine

24 September 2025 Comments Off

The world is a beautiful place, and for many, nothing is more beautiful than food and drink. These two everyday items have an incredible ability to elevate our experiences from the mundane to the truly […]

Sex Workers Fear for Their Future Amid Coronavirus Lockdowns

Global

29 July 2021 0

Impact of Covid-19 on Sex Workers: Critical Overview The coronavirus pandemic and the implementation of social distancing rules and closure of strip clubs and brothels have led to a significant decline in the income of […]

Meet singer-songwriter Seymour, her enigmatic lyrics and her journey in the music industry

Culture

22 January 2024 0

Author: Anastaseea Author’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/itsanastaseea/ Photographer: @jamieleeculver In the diverse London music scene, Seymour, an emerging singer-songwriter and artist, is slowly but surely carving her space with her poignant lyrics and pop melodies. At 23, […]

UK’s marijuana legislation under scrutiny

Critical Overview Medical cannabis was legalized in the United Kingdom in November 2018, though the program has been criticized for issues with patients’ access to medicine and approval. The country’s Misuse of Drugs Act of [...]

EastEnders 2021 Preview: 12 Spoilers to Watch For

29 July 2021 0

The beloved British soap opera EastEnders had a highly eventful Christmas with some shocking revelations, unexpected romance, a murder, and some blasts from the past, setting the stage for a highly-anticipated 2021. The executive producer, […]

Fashion industry on the brink of transformation by Metaverse

28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview Fashion is an industry that has always been in flux, but recent technological developments have brought about new changes. One such development is the use of digital fashion, which is clothing that exists […]

Tech Giant Apple Enlists Union-Busting Legal Teams in Latest Move Against Workers’ Rights

28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview The article reports on the efforts of Apple to oppose the unionization of its retail workers with the Communications Workers of America, with the assistance of anti-union lawyers at Littler Mendelson. Although Apple […]

Exploring the relationship between Chinese art and censorship fears

Culture

28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview: The Chinese government’s control of online content is backed by a sophisticated infrastructure of laws and censors, as exposed by Wen Yunchao. Censorship falls into two categories: public security authorities and internet police [...]

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

Technology

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 [...]

Culture

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

8 June 2026 0

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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The Great Diversion: Is the ‘Epstein Curveball’ Being Buried by Global Chaos?

1 May 2026 0

As of late April 2026, the global news cycle has moved beyond ‘saturated’ into a state of permanent, high-decibel crisis. For the average citizen in London, New York, or Paris, the urgent ‘Justice Mob’ of [...]

Cuisine

The Mind-Body Banquet: Nature’s Finest Pescatarian Food and Nutty Treasures

20 April 2026 0

Since the dawn of human migration, our ancestors have clung to the coastlines and riverbanks like a lifeline—and for good reason. The “aquatic ape” hypothesis might be debated in ivory towers, but the nutritional evidence [...]

In the Spotlight

Unraveling the Mystery of the Caribbean’s Enigmatic People

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Critical Overview: Discovering the pre-Arawak past in the Caribbean The Dominican Republic’s Samaná Peninsula holds a rare archaeological discovery that could potentially solve the mystery of the pre-Arawak people of the Caribbean. Anthropologists have been [...]

Month: September 2013

Bacon and Moore Flesh and Bone

Pandemic Diets: Nourishing or Unhealthy?

Simple sushi, A Simple Recipe

AI Playbook 101: Ways to Harness the Power of AI

The Great Diversion: Is the ‘Epstein Curveball’ Being Buried by Global Chaos?

Hearty Lentil Dhal with Spinach & Sweet Potato Recipe

Human Spectrums: Navigating Modern Mental Health

A Quiet Place Part II: 4K Ultra HD Review

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

Celebrating the United Kingdom: A Wonderful World of British Culture