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The Drowned Man: A Hollywood Fable

31 December 2013 Culture Editor Comments Off

Temple Studios, London, Until 31st December 2013, Suitable for 16+. 39.50 – 85.00 GBP, Punchdrunk. About Punchdrunk Founded in 2000, the Theatre Company creates totally immersive worlds of entertainment where there is no stage, boundary […] […]

Culture

CRASH

CRASH Feb 11 – Apr 1 2010, London, United Kingdom, Europe. 6-24 Britannia St, London WC1X 9JD Diverse Taxonomy As an exhibition CRASH connects the viewer to concepts, images, objects and texts of a visceral […] […]
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OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, told Congress that government intervention is needed

The Tech Gist OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, has told Congress that government intervention is needed to regulate the risks of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Altman proposed creating a regulatory agency to licence the most [...]
Entertainment

Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion Thank Drake After OVO Fest

Critical Overview: Drake’s OVO Fest Surprise Guests On August 5th, Drake brought out a plethora of surprise guests during his OVO Fest performance, including Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion. Despite Cardi B’s set being [...]
Entertainment

A Brief History of Grime Music

Critical Overview: Grime Music – An Urban Phenomenon Grime music, originating in the early 2000s from the east London council estates, was initially dismissed by many as alien music, with lyrics in an incomprehensible language. [...]
Culture

Lichtenstein A Retrospective

A scintillating exhibition capturing a diverse collection of paintings and sculptures by the pop artist Roy Lichtenstein (1923-97) active between the 60s and 90s who reached prominence during the mid 60s and ever wider acclaim […] […]

UK PLC in Trouble

Business

24 September 2025 Comments Off

The United Kingdom has long been seen as a pillar of global economic stability, a testament to its robust service sector and a leading role in finance and technology. Yet, beneath the surface of this […]

Miro – The Escape Ladder

Culture

14 April 2011 Comments Off

Tate Modern: 14/04/2011 – 11/09/2011, Not free. Photo found on web. Miro, colour and imagination Joan Miro, now dead for over a 1/4 century. This major reterospective exhibition explores his career as an artist from […] […]

Passive income: The new hustle in 2022

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28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview The ongoing global pandemic has resulted in countless people all over the world losing their jobs and, subsequently, their sources of income. This has created a clear need for alternative yet reliable income […]

Tracing the Century

Culture

16 November 2012 Comments Off

16th November 2012 – 23rd January 2013, Tate, Liverpool, 5 pounds, conc avail, About ‘Tracing the Century’ TtC, is an eclectic assemblage consisting of prominent art works from the last 100 years which share the […] […]

The UK Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, Faces Growing Scrutiny

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17 May 2023 0

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 […]

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 [...]

Tracing the Century

16 November 2012 Comments Off

The Digital Playground is on Fire: Why Social Media is the New Frontline for Youth Harm

8 April 2026 0

From Viral “Blind Date” Chaos to Algorithmic Vortexes—Is It Time for a Licence to Scroll? The year is 2026, and the “playground” has expanded to a global scale. It is no longer a physical space […]

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Jake and Dinos Chapman: Jake or Dinos Chapman

17 July 2011 Comments Off

White Cube Mason’s Yard: 15/7/2011 – 17/09/2011 Free, Photos found on internet. Hell on Earth Transported into a world in which for a moment the absurd and the taboo are meshed like atoms confronting each […] […]

A Pause in Hostilities: Evaluating the Middle East Ceasefire

Global

31 January 2025 Comments Off

The latest ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian territories surfaces from a confluence of factors that have necessitated a pause in hostilities. The escalation of violence had grave humanitarian impacts, drawing international outcry and calls [...]

Clubbing and Covid passports: balancing safety and civil liberties.

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28 July 2021 0

The Impending Controversy of Mandatory Vaccinations for Club Entry On 19 July 2021, at 00:01, nightclubs in England were able to reopen after more than a year of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, [...]

Culture

10 Ways to Harmonise AI with a Balanced Life

11 May 2026 0

The integration of Artificial Intelligence into our daily existence is often framed through the lens of productivity, yet some of its most profound potential lies in the realm of personal well-being. As we navigate an [...]

Cuisine

Predicting the Top Global Food Trends for 2022

28 April 2022 0

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 [...]

Business

The New Domestic and International Outlook for the UK

3 October 2026 0

The autumn air across Westminster brings more than just a turn in the weather; it carries the distinct, unmistakable scent of structural change. As the nation adjusts to the inaugural reset under Andy Burnham’s premiership [...]

In the Spotlight

Saying No Last Orders on The Great British Pub an Institution and Icon We Should Protect

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The Great British Pub is not merely an exercise in hospitality; it is a canvas of national identity, an architectural subculture, and arguably one of Britain’s finest contribution to the art of social infrastructure. For [...]

Month: December 2013

The Drowned Man: A Hollywood Fable

CRASH

OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, told Congress that government intervention is needed

Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion Thank Drake After OVO Fest

A Brief History of Grime Music

Lichtenstein A Retrospective

Hollywood Flops of 2026 and All Time

Operation Epic Fury and the Illusion of the Declining Cost of Living

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