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26Aug/23

Yevgeny Prigozhin: Wagner Group boss joins long list of those who challenged Vladimir Putin and paid the price

Stefan Wolff, University of Birmingham

Two months after challenging Vladimir Putin’s leadership in an apparent but abortive “mutiny”, Yevgeny Prigozhin – the former owner of the mercenary private military company Wagner Group – has joined a long list of prominent Russians to die in mysterious circumstances.

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25Aug/23

IMAGINE THIS WOMEN’S FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES LINEUP FOR ITS 8TH EDITION, SEPTEMBER 22 – OCTOBER 1, 2023

The 8th Annual Imagine This Women’s Film Festival is back with a compelling lineup. This year’s showcase features a captivating selection of 112 films, including 12 highly anticipated world premieres, 27 regional premieres designed to captivate audiences, and an impressive lineup of 13 North American premieres. Additionally, 15 films are set to premiere exclusively in the vibrant city of New York, further enhancing the festival’s allure. Continue reading

25Aug/23

Bitmagic Announces Strategic Pivot and New Leadership; Transitions from Role-Playing Games to Game Creation for All

Roleverse, a company previously working on its debut role-playing game, today announced a transformative shift in its business model, strategy, and branding. Effective immediately, the company will operate under its new name, Bitmagic, and will concentrate on enabling anyone to create games by simply typing out their visions. Jani Penttinen, co-founder and former CTO with 30 years of game development experience, has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer. Markus Kiukkonen, a co-founder and former head of EA Finland, has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer. Continue reading

25Aug/23

Cinematic Laboratory Unveils ‘War of the Worlds 2023 AI’ Concept Music Album: Unleashing the Power of AI in the Narrative Music Style.

Welcome to the immersive musical world of modular artist Cinematic Laboratory as the Lab unveils its latest sonic endeavor, “War of the Worlds 2023 AI”. The album showcases a fusion of an audio comic with music, 3D field recordings, cutting-edge AI text-to-speech dialogs and Chat GPT ghostwriting. By combining handmade sounds, real analog voltage, and digital magic, Cinematic Laboratory is stretching the boundaries of 21st century ‘bedroom’ music production. Continue reading

25Aug/23

Slavery stole Africans’ ideas as well as their bodies: reparations should reflect this

Jenny Bulstrode, UCL and Sheray Warmington, UCL

In a speech to mark Unesco’s campaign for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, UN secretary-general António Guterres told the United Nations general assembly earlier this year that the inequalities created by 400 years of the transatlantic chattel trade persist to this day. “We can draw a straight line from the centuries of colonial exploitation to the social and economic inequalities of today,” he said.

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23Aug/23

Wagner group command team plane crash

Aug. 23, 2023 /War and Conflict/ — The reason why the Wagner group command team was traveling at the same time on a plane is not yet known. It is possible that they were all traveling to the same meeting or event. It is also possible that they were simply taking advantage of the convenience of traveling together. Continue reading

23Aug/23

The Big Dipper

Aug. 23, 2023 /technology/ — The Big Dipper is a wooden roller coaster located at Blackpool Pleasure Beach in Blackpool, England. It was built in 1921 and is one of the oldest wooden roller coasters in the world. The ride is known for its bone-shaking experience, which is due to its unique structural engineering. Continue reading

20Aug/23

England is a beautiful country

England is a beautiful country with a rich history and culture. However, there are some reasons why some people might not like England.

  • England’s colonial past: England has a long history of colonialism, which has led to resentment in some countries. For example, the British Empire colonized India for over 200 years, and this period is still remembered with bitterness by many Indians.
  • England’s perceived arrogance: Some people perceive English people as being arrogant or condescending. This stereotype may be due to England’s history as a global power, or it may simply be a reflection of the British sense of humor, which can sometimes be misunderstood.
  • England’s weather: England’s weather is often overcast and rainy, which can be a turn-off for some people.
  • England’s food: English food is not always considered to be the most exciting or flavorful. However, there are many great restaurants in England serving food from all over the world.

Of course, not everyone who dislikes England dislikes it for these reasons. Some people simply don’t like the English accent, or they find British culture to be too different from their own. Ultimately, whether or not someone likes England is a matter of personal preference.

Here are some perspectives from English people on why some people might hate England:

  • “Some people might hate England because of our colonial past. We did a lot of bad things in the name of empire, and those actions still have repercussions today.”
  • “Others might hate us because they think we’re arrogant. We can be a bit too proud of our history and culture, and that can come across as arrogance.”
  • “And then there are those who just don’t like our weather. It’s true, it’s not always the best. But we make up for it with our sense of humor!”

Ultimately, whether or not someone hates England is a matter of personal opinion. There are many reasons why someone might dislike England, but there are also many reasons to love it.