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A Pause in Hostilities: Evaluating the Middle East Ceasefire

31 January 2025 Content Editor Comments Off on A Pause in Hostilities: Evaluating the Middle East Ceasefire

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 […]

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Sex Workers Fear for Their Future Amid Coronavirus Lockdowns

29 July 2021 Content Editor 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 […]

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Bitcoin Soars With Hopes of Wider Acceptance

29 July 2021 Content Editor 0

Positive Investor Comments and News of Potential Use by Amazon and Twitter Fuel a Cryptocurrency Surge Introduction: Cryptocurrencies have surged to the top of their recent ranges after a robust week of gains, with traders […]

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Ethereum Upgrade to Destroy Coins by August 4

29 July 2021 Content Editor 0

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 […]

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Rich Nations Close to Tech Tax Deal

29 July 2021 Content Editor 0

Critical Overview: The French and German finance ministers have expressed optimism that a global agreement to put an end to the “race to the bottom” on corporate taxation is imminent, with the G7 countries being […]

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US and Germany Strike Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Deal to Counter Russian ‘Aggression’

29 July 2021 Content Editor 0

Critical Overview: US and Germany Agree on Nord Stream 2 Pipeline The United States and Germany recently announced an agreement on the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, which aims to address the strategic risks of […]

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Jeff Bezos Devotes Time to Building Multi-Billion Dollar Rockets

29 July 2021 Content Editor 0

A Critical Overview of Bezos and Blue Origin’s Space Ventures Jeff Bezos, the world-renowned entrepreneur and founder of Amazon, recently took a bold step into space with Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket, just a month […]

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Richard Branson Takes Off on ‘Extraordinary’ Space Flight

29 July 2021 Content Editor 0

Critical Overview: Branson’s Flight to the Edge of Space Sir Richard Branson, a prominent UK businessman, is currently fulfilling his long-standing ambition of flying to the edge of space aboard his Virgin Galactic rocket plane. […]

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Syrian Air Defences Intercept Israeli Attack Over Aleppo

28 July 2021 Content Editor 0

A Critical Overview of Israeli Airstrikes in Southern Aleppo On July 19, Syrian state media reported that Syrian air defences intercepted an Israeli attack on the Al-Safirah area of southern Aleppo, a region where Israel […]

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Pope Condemns Travelling Abroad to Escape Coronavirus Lockdowns

28 July 2021 Content Editor 0

A Critical Overview: Pope Francis Condemns Travelers Escaping Covid-19 Lockdowns In his weekly noon blessing, Pope Francis has voiced his disappointment and criticized individuals who chose to travel abroad to evade government restrictions and enjoy […]

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    Damien Hirst Dot/Spot Paintings

    Gagosian Davies Street, Free, January 12 – February 18, 2012 The significance of patternation The dot paintings of Damien Hirst’s are on first impressions dull, uninspired and seem to be lacking strong creative engagement. Having […] […]

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    French Election Results: A Harbinger of a Contentious Second Round and Implications for the Left

    Critical Overview: Emmanuel Macron’s re-election victory marks a historic moment in French political history, as he is the first French president to win re-election while still leading his own government. However, despite his convincing victory [...]
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    Indulge in Thai Green Chicken Curry: Recipe Included

    A Recipe for Sweet Potato and Lentil Curry Ingredients 1 tablespoon of sesame oil1 finely chopped red onion1 crushed garlic cloveA thumb-sized piece of ginger, finely chopped1 finely chopped red chili1 ½ teaspoons of ground [...]
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    The Verdant Sanctuary: Cultivating Wellness through Green Wisdom

    In an age defined by digital saturation and the relentless “toil” of modern existence, our internal landscapes often mirror the cluttered, high-velocity environments we inhabit. We are increasingly aware of how the constant stream of [...]
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    The Spanner in the Works: Mandelson, Epstein, and the Fracturing of the Starmer Project

    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 [...]

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

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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 […]

Power, Predation, Falls from Grace and Survival

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6 August 2026 0

Looking back across decades of scandals in entertainment, broadcasting and public life the pattern is eerily consistent. It was never really just about one rogue individual acting in isolation. It was often about an entire […]

Revolutionizing Capital: The Progressive Push for Cannabis Investments

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28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview: The recent announcement by the German government to legalize recreational cannabis during its current term has generated considerable buzz. This move has raised questions about whether adult recreational use of cannabis will become […]

Millions of Android Users Could Be Owed Money from Google

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29 July 2021 0

A Critical Overview of Google’s Legal Challenge over “Excessive and Unlawful” Charges on its Play Store Google is facing a legal challenge in the UK over charges made through its Google Play Store. The lawsuit, […]

The Great Unravelling: A Three-Decade Post-Mortem of the Small Screen

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1 May 2026 0

There was a time, back when the ‘90s were still smelling of teen spirit and optimism, that television was a polite guest in our living rooms. It wore a tie, it told jokes with a […]

China Takes Bold Step Towards Planetary Protection: New Mission Aims to Deflect Asteroids and Mitigate Potential Catastrophic Consequences

Critical Overview China’s National Space Administration (CNSA) has recently announced its intention to conduct an asteroid deflection mission. Deputy head of CNSA, Wu Yanhua, shared that the country is planning to build an asteroid monitoring [...]
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Smart Homes: Back in the Agenda

29 July 2021 0

The Appeal of Smart Home Technology in the UK: GfK Study Results GfK, a research firm, released the results of its annual Smart Home Study UK this week, indicating that the Covid-19 pandemic has revived […]

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Spring 2022 Travel Trends Revealed

28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview: As governments worldwide ease coronavirus restrictions and adopt Covid-19 as a manageable aspect of daily life, the travel industry hopes to witness a resurgence this year. The travel industry has reported a considerable […]

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Tony Morgan: Some films (and videos) 1969 to 1973

9 December 2012 Comments Off on Tony Morgan: Some films (and videos) 1969 to 1973

Thomas Dane Gallery: 09 Dec – 29 Jan 2012, Free, Photo from gallery website Background The work comprises a highly visual and stylised investigation into the heterotopic world of artifice created by the camera apparatus. […] […]

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Hayward Gallery’s Latest Exhibition

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29 July 2021 0
Critical Overview: Located within the Southbank Centre complex, the Hayward Gallery is a significant institution that is dedicated to showcasing contemporary and modern art. Along with other major art venues in the area such as [...]

Beauty and the Beast: Untangling Toxicity in Gender Narratives

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7 February 2025 Comments Off on Beauty and the Beast: Untangling Toxicity in Gender Narratives

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Pablo Bronstein: Sketches for Regency Living

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Pablo Bronstein: Sketches for Regency Living ICA: 19/06/2011 – 25/09/2011, FREE. Photo from The Guardian website. About the show Pablo Bronstein’s exhibition at the ICA combines originally thought out works of art which include performance, […] […]

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Turner Prize 2010

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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 […] […]

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Food Shortage This Winter or in 2027?

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The idea of bare supermarket shelves in modern Britain feels like a ghost from a bygone era or a fleeting memory from the unusual days of 2020 CV19. Yet, as extreme weather patterns intersect with [...]
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COVID-19 pandemic linked to surge in depression rates

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Critical Overview: A new scientific review conducted by researchers at Bath University reveals that during the first lockdown in March 2020, the prevalence of depression in the UK surged from 4% to 32% of the [...]
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