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UK Mental Health Awareness Week 2024: Unmasking the Realities Behind the Hashtags

29 May 2024 Content Editor Comments Off

As UK Mental Health Awareness Week rolls around again, brace yourself for a tidal wave of hashtag activism, feel-good celebrity endorsements, and your aunt’s newfound passion for sharing mindfulness quotes on Facebook. While the spectacle […]

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Notting Hill Carnival 2021: Celebrating Culture Amidst a Pandemic

Critical Overview: Rio de Janeiro’s carnival is known for its resilience against wars, diseases, and political turmoil, but the pandemic has forced its indefinite suspension, greatly affecting the city and its residents. Since its inception [...]
Culture

Devotion by Design: Italian Altarpieces before 1500

National Gallery: 6/6/2011 – 2/10/2011 Free, Photo from the National Gallery website. Religion and Art This exhibition serves manifold purposes it glorifies the exquisite, rich and ornate depictions of Italian alter pieces prior to the […] […]
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Whole Health: Things You Can Do To Feel Richer in Mind, Body and Soul That are Absolutely Free

Modern wellness culture has fallen into an often hyper commercial trap. We are bombarded with saturated and over marketed advertisements for luxury gym memberships, exercise equipment to expensive green powders, and boutique mindfulness retreats designed [...]
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Abortion in Northern Ireland: Politics and Law at Odds

Critical Overview: An Examination of Abortion Reform in Northern Ireland The history of abortion reform in Northern Ireland has been a contentious issue. In 2019, the UK Parliament passed the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc.) [...]
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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: [...]

Toshiba Stuck in Never-ending News Cycle from Hell

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29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: The Japanese conglomerate, Toshiba, has experienced a difficult week due to a series of unfortunate events, starting with the announcement that the Japanese government would not bail them out to prevent falling share […]

Jack Dorsey Speaks Out Against Potential Twitter Takeover, Highlighting the Need for Independent Social Media Platforms in a Digital World Dominated by Tech Giants

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28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview Jack Dorsey, former CEO of Twitter, recently shared his support for Elon Musk’s acquisition of the social media platform for $44 billion USD. Through a series of tweets, Dorsey expressed his belief that […]

The Invisible Hand of the Universe: Navigating the Cat Distribution System

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8 April 2026 0

Why Your Next Therapist Might Have Whiskers and a Sudden Interest in Your Ham Sandwich In the modern age of algorithmic precision and hyper-curated lifestyles, there remains one phenomenon that defies logic, logistics, and often, […]

Less Than Half of Britons Understand Credit Scores

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29 July 2021 0

TSB research reveals confusion around credit scores A recent study by TSB has shed light on the misunderstandings and misconceptions surrounding credit scores among UK consumers. The study found that a mere 46% of Britons […]

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

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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, […]

The Missile Chessboard: Ukraine’s Brutal Brinkmanship and the West’s Unsteady Hand

19 July 2025 Comments Off

The Ghost of Empires Past: Ukraine’s War and the Unfolding Geopolitical Drama The war in Ukraine is not merely a contemporary conflict; it is a brutal, visceral manifestation of historical grievances, geopolitical ambition, and a […]

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WHO Warns of AI Risks for Healthcare

29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: WHO Ethics Guidance on AI in Health The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released a new report, Ethics & Governance of Artificial Intelligence for Health, which urges caution against overestimating the benefits of […]

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

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8 April 2026 0

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 [...]

The UK and the Recognition of Palestine: A Diplomatic Tightrope

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7 August 2025 Comments Off

The protracted conflict between Israelis and Palestinians is a deeply entrenched geopolitical struggle, rooted in competing historical narratives, religious claims, and national aspirations. Its origins stretch back millennia, with both Jewish and Arab peoples holding [...]

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The Great Fruit Odyssey: Unlocking the World’s Most Extraordinary Fruit for the Most Discerning Foodies

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Modern Western food culture is often locked in a monopoly of convenience. If you walk into any high-street supermarket in the United Kingdom, the fresh produce aisle presents a familiar, highly uniform display: cosmetic apples, [...]

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The World’s Most Electrifying Festivals: Your Ultimate Travel Guide

24 September 2025 Comments Off

Tired of the same old holidays? Craving a trip that doesn’t just show you a place, but lets you feel its true rhythm? Then it’s time to move beyond the usual tourist trails and dive [...]

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Savouring the Flavors of Sri Lankan 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 [...]

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Creative Ideation & AI Collaborations – From AI Characters to Characters Made by AI?

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For as long as we have had novels, cinema, story telling, technology has emerged as a popular global fascination enriched by mecha, ai, androids and the future, often viewed through a lens of dystopian imagination [...]

Month: May 2024

UK Mental Health Awareness Week 2024: Unmasking the Realities Behind the Hashtags

Notting Hill Carnival 2021: Celebrating Culture Amidst a Pandemic

Devotion by Design: Italian Altarpieces before 1500

Whole Health: Things You Can Do To Feel Richer in Mind, Body and Soul That are Absolutely Free

Abortion in Northern Ireland: Politics and Law at Odds

Simple sushi, A Simple Recipe

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

England out of lockdown: “I want to dance” says public, but at what cost?

Unleash the Flavors of India with This Delicious Chicken Pasanda Recipe

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