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On Sunday evening in Las Vegas, tragedy struck. Stephen Paddock, a 64-year-old man from Nevada, committed unthinkable acts of murder and violence when he killed at least 59 people and wounded more than 500 others in a terror attack. The onslaught began after 10pm local time, during the Route 91…
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You know what's a good example of political correctness gone out of control? Referring to the CEO of a mercenary company as a 'security contractor'. It's the same thing George Carlin brilliantly pointed out, when the harsh shellacking of the word 'shellshock' became the sterile and clinical PTSD, and 'collateral…
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Throughout this season of Game of Thrones, one of the low-key themes has been the role of ravens in this unfolding fantasy epic. Basically existing as Westeros' telephone service, they inform the North of machinations in King's Landing, and they've had a special role in the events of this season.…
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Superheroes are pretty much dominating the movies nowadays. Last year four of the top 10 highest grossing films in the world starred such characters, and 2017 will see 7 more additions to the sub-genre. By this point in time we are seeing more and more obscure characters be adapted for…
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A 16-year-old girl who is believed to have drowned alongside her three siblings and great grandparents posted a heartbreaking message on her Facebook account as Hurricane Harvey began to approach her family home. Devy Saldivar's post was uploaded onto her account in the early hours of Sunday is especially poignant given…
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Oh to be young, and to feel love's keen sting. Those slings and arrows of outrageous fortune that can at once delight and devastate the romantically inclined. At it's best, love lifts us up where we belong, mollifies us and thrills us, at it's best, all you need is love.…
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Even though the fight ended over a month ago, headlines are still being stolen by Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather in the wake of their rather boring but much-hyped bout. Whether it is the art that Mayweather has purchased for his new mansion, or McGregor's expanding waistline, the two of…
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Airplanes are a modern miracle. The fact that ordinary people can pay a couple hundred bucks to travel a thousand miles in a single day is something our grandparents had to be born amongst the World Wars to finally realize. The airplane, like the automobile, is the ultimate triumph of…
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Beyond abstract debates surrounding Nazis and racists, there are the actual lives of some Americans who have endured unbelievable punishment at the hands of their country. Some stories are such appalling examples of injustice that they boggle the mind, and make a person fear for their own safety, and the…
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Hurricane Harvey has caused unprecedented scenes in Houston, Texas. The tempest has wrought striking changes to the normal landscape, and it is believed that at least 11 people have died as a result. In the wake of the terrible flooding, celebrities have been pledging their support for those affected; famous faces including The…
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Unless you've been living under a rock for the past few days, I'm sure you are well aware of the mass destruction and devastation Hurricane Harvey has brought to the south of the U.S. right now. Homes and lives have been destroyed in Houston, Texas, as the storm caused absolute…
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Over the recent Bank Holiday weekend in the United Kingdom, thousands made their way down to West London for the Notting Hill Carnival. It's perhaps the biggest celebration of Caribbean culture in the UK, and although this year's carnival took place in the shadow of the Grenfell Tower tragedy (which…
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Can you remember the first tape or CD you ever owned? My parents bought me mine when I was six years old. Spice, the debut album from British pop sensation Spice Girls, quickly became the backing track to every waking moment of that year of my life; and I mean,…
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We've all been guilty of saying something stupid - something that on second thoughts, makes us seriously question our intelligence. But the truth is, you could be a theoretical physicist and still come out with something that makes everyone go "huh?" Certainly, we're all entitled to a veritable "blonde moment"…
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It may be harsh, but I don't think that you had a proper childhood if you didn't watch Disney's, The Lion King. A veritable classic, the animated film told the tale of the young lion, Simba who is to succeed his father, Mufasa and take his rightful place in the Circle…
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Over the last few days, the news has been saturated with reports of life-threatening floods and record amounts of rain as Texas continues to be battered by a tropical storm. With at least eight confirmed deaths so far, the storm - which began as Hurricane Harvey - has clearly had…
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In a world where we can diagnose every little twinge or ache thanks to websites such as WebMD, it's not difficult to get worked into a stupor over a simple headache or a seemingly never-ending cold. Certainly, I don't know about you, but I have fallen into the dark hole…
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It was only in regretful hindsight that I realised my folly in not taking my education more seriously. In fact, that is not entirely true, though if any young and impressionable people are reading I feel duty bound to urge you to be studious, conscientious and to treat your time…
