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The Architecture of Awe: My Neighbour Totoro and the Industrialisation of Wonder

8 April 2026 content editor 0

How Studio Ghibli’s Pastoral Dream Conquered London’s Concrete Jungle At the Gillian Lynne Theatre, the air doesn’t just feel different; it feels filtered through a 1950s Japanese summer. As of April 2026, the Royal Shakespeare […]

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Syrian Air Defences Intercept Israeli Attack Over Aleppo

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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Hepatitis outbreak spreads among children in UK

Critical Overview: This news report highlights the case of a three-year-old girl, Lola-Rose Raine, who contracted a mysterious form of hepatitis that has affected nearly 200 children worldwide. After several days of her liver failing [...]
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World Cup 2022: Schedule, Expectations, and England’s Prospects

Critical Overview: Italy’s victory over England in the Euro 2020 championship was sealed through a penalty shootout, ending the final match with a score of 3-2. Following the game, England manager Gareth Southgate shouldered the [...]
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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 [...]

Study reveals downfall of nation’s beloved ketchup

Cuisine

29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: The topic of condiments is an interesting one, as it is a reflection of the changing tastes and preferences of consumers. The popularity of certain condiments can be influenced by a variety of […]

Architecture’s Next Innovation: Where Will It Come From?

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29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: Analyzing the Need for Innovation in Architecture The COVID-19 pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement have forced us to question the role of architecture in society. Architecture needs to evolve to meet […]

Energy Corporations Shedding Coal Assets as Public Demands for Clean Energy Grow

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28 April 2022 0

A Critical Overview of Energy Companies’ Sell-off of Fossil Fuel Assets The current urgency of climate change mitigation has led to the acceleration of emissions reduction targets by energy companies worldwide. As a result, many […]

Jeff Wall

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23 November 2011 Comments Off

Whitecube Mason’s Yd, 23 November 2011 – January 2012 Jeff Wall The photographic exhibition by Jeff Wall, has a vapid airy quality which on the surface seems to lack substance. However that is only the […] […]

Boris Johnson Declares War on Cancel Culture

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29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: The UK government plans to address the issue of cancel culture by introducing the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill. The legislation aims to ensure free and open debate on university campuses in […]

Experts Announce Best Diet for 2021

29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: Every year, the U.S. News & World Report publishes a list of the healthiest diets to follow based on the opinions of a panel of health experts and nutritionists. In 2021, the Mediterranean […]

Croydon Labour Group Faces Fine Following Breach of Financial Rules by Council

28 April 2022 0

Labour Group in Croydon Council Fined £14k for Election Law Breaches Introduction: The Electoral Commission has fined the Labour group in Croydon Council £14,000 for breaking election laws in advance of the borough-wide referendum on […]

World Cup 2022: Schedule, Expectations, and England’s Prospects

29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: Italy’s victory over England in the Euro 2020 championship was sealed through a penalty shootout, ending the final match with a score of 3-2. Following the game, England manager Gareth Southgate shouldered the […]

Lowry and the Industry of Modern Life

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26 June 2013 Comments Off

26th June 2013 – 20th October 2013, Tate Britain, 16.50GBP – Concession 14.50GBP Summary Laurence Stephen Lowry (1887 – 1976). During his lifetime and after would become a cornerstone of Britishness and a key contributor […] […]

Google/Alphabet Do no evil?

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18 July 2025 Comments Off

I find this latest update from Google & Alphabet quite interesting if not a little unsettling. The famous motto, later downgraded to mantra of, ‘Do No Evil’ has been removed in a recent update to [...]

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Bitcoin Soars With Hopes of Wider Acceptance

29 July 2021 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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Savers Rejoice as Interest Rates Rise, but Remain Calm

29 July 2021 0

Experts Warn Britons to Take Action as Interest Rates Rise Interest rates have started to rise again, which is good news for savers. However, financial experts are warning Britons to take the right steps during [...]

Cuisine

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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A Brief History of Grime Music

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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. [...]

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

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