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01Jun/23

Was KJV bible written by queers

June 1, 2023Human InterestAnne, Denmark, Gender, George Villiers, Homosexuality, Homosexuality and the Bahá'í Faith, Homosexuality and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Human behavior, Human sexuality, Interpersonal relationships, James, Sexual orientation, Sexual Preference, United Kingdomadmin

June 1, 2023 /Lifestyle/ — There is no definitive answer to the question of whether King James I of England was homosexual. Some historians believe that he may have been, while others believe that there is no evidence to support this claim.

There are a few pieces of evidence that could be interpreted as suggesting that King James may have been homosexual. For example, he was known to be close friends with several men, and he once wrote a poem in which he described himself as being “in love” with another man. However, it is also possible that these relationships were simply platonic, and that King James’ poem was simply a literary device. Continue reading →

30May/23

I am a black english gentleman

May 30, 2023Human InterestArticles, Black, Ethnic group, Etiquette, Gentleman, Gentry, Human behavior, Humans, Identity, Physical attractiveness, Race, Self-confidence, United Kingdomadmin

May 30, 2023 /Lifestyle/ — Whether or not black people who are born in England are English is a complex question that has no easy answer. There are many factors to consider, such as the person’s race, ethnicity, nationality, and culture.

In the United Kingdom, the term “English” is often used to refer to people of white British descent. However, this definition is not always accurate or inclusive. There are many black people who have lived in England for generations and who consider themselves to be English. Continue reading →

30May/23

‘They just ignored my tears, they ignored my unhappiness’: former Irish nuns reveal accounts of brainwashing and abuse

May 30, 2023Human InterestAsceticism, Australia, Catholic Church, Catholicism, Christina, Creative Commons, Ireland, Italy, João Braz de Aviz, Karen Armstrong, Karen Hanrahan, Louise, Martin, Mary, Micheál Martin, Musicians, Nun, Pope John XXIII, Religious institute, Rome, Rwanda, The Singing Nun, United Kingdom, United States, Women in the Catholic Churchadmin

Karen Hanrahan, University of Brighton

Any thoughts of escaping to a more natural life was regarded as being sinful. The idea of being unfaithful to your vocation was a step on the way to hell. It would be a mortal sin.

These are the words of Mary, my mother. She was just 15 when she entered a convent in Ireland in 1950 and 34 by the time she finally managed to leave. She had been expressing doubts to her superiors since her early twenties but years of “brainwashing” and the very real fear of her and her family facing eternal damnation made breaking her vows seem impossible.

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24May/23

What was Kenneth Kaunda known for?

May 24, 2023Politics, WorldAfrica, Countries, Frederick Chiluba, Harry Nkumbula, Kenneth David Kaunda, Kenneth Kaunda, Lubwa, President of Zambia, Prime Ministers of Zambia, Simon Kapwepwe, United Kingdom, United National Independence Party, Zambia, Zambian African National Congress, Zambian people, Zimbabweadmin

Kenneth David Kaunda (28 April 1924 – 17 June 2021), also known as KK, was a Zambian politician who served as the first President of Zambia from 1964 to 1991. He was at the forefront of the struggle for independence from British rule. Continue reading →

21May/23

Beatrix Potter’s famous tales are rooted in stories told by enslaved Africans – but she was very quiet about their origins

May 21, 2023Human InterestA.B. Frost, Alice Walker, American culture, American folklore, Annie Moore, Beatrix Potter, Belize, Benjamin Bunny, Billy Malone, Black Rabbit, Br'er Rabbit, Brer Fox, Brer Rabbit Potter, British East India Company, British Honduras, Buckinghamshire, Creative Commons, Edmund Potter, Egmont Books Ltd, Emily Zobel Marshall, Enid Blyton, Ernest Aris, Fabulists, Fiction, Fictional foxes, Glasgow, Harold Warne, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Harry Rountree, Helen Leech, Henry VIII, India, J.C. Harris, J.M.W. Turner, James McCune Smith, Janey, Joel Chandler Harris, John Goldthwaite, Linda Lear, Literature, London, Man, Manchester, McGregor, Peter Hollindale, Peter Piper, Peter Rabbit, Remus, Rupert Potter, Stuart Jeffries, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, Thomas Cromwell, Tod, Tom, Tommy Brock, Uncle, Uncle Remus, United Kingdom, United States, Victoriaadmin

Emily Zobel Marshall, Leeds Beckett University

Peter Rabbit, the cute and wily bunny who wears a bright blue jacket, is the best-selling creation of English author Beatrix Potter. Originally published in 1902, the Tale of Peter Rabbit – the first of 23 tales in the series – has since been translated into more than 45 languages and sold over 45 million copies.

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18May/23

U.K. Consumers Seek Greater Security Assurances When Buying Smart Home and Health Devices, Says New UL Solutions Study

May 18, 2023TechnologyAmbient intelligence, Articles, Computer security, Digital technology, E-commerce, Emerging technologies, Information and communications technology, Internet of things, Internet privacy, Privacy, Technology, Technology assessment, United Kingdomadmin

Eight out of ten (81%) people participating in a recent study of consumers in the United Kingdom (U.K.) said how a manufacturer protects against cyber-attacks and privacy invasions is important when purchasing a smart home, fitness or medical device. Commissioned by UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, the study of consumer internet of things (IoT) buying habits suggests consumers are increasingly concerned about the security of their connected smart devices. Security is now of the same importance as other factors, like brand value or word-of-mouth recommendations, when making a purchase. Continue reading

14May/23

Israel at 75: how inept British intelligence failed to contain Jewish independence groups

May 14, 2023PoliticsAlan Cunningham, Begin’s Irgun, BEIRUT, Ben-Gurion, Bernard Lewis, Creative Commons, David Ben-Gurion, Gordon Trevor Moore, Haganah, Hitler, Irgun, Israel, Jerusalem, Jewish Agency for Israel, John Ferris, Kim Philby, London, Mandatory Palestine, National liberation movements, Nationalism, Palestinian Territories, Paris, Resistance movements, Revisionist Zionism, Samuel Stalbow, Shamir, Steven Wagner, United Kingdom, Western Asia, Yishuv, Yitzhak Shamir, Zionist terrorismadmin

Steven Wagner, Brunel University London

Before they were Israeli, the Jewish community of Palestine – the Yishuv – had been Britain’s close junior partner. A dispute over Britain’s restrictions on Jewish immigration to Palestine began in 1939, but was set aside during the struggle to defeat Hitler.

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14May/23

Mother’s Day in Zambia is different from the UK

May 14, 2023FamilyAdoption of the Gregorian calendar, Annual calendar, Calendar reform, Calendars, Father's Day, Gregorian calendar, Julian, Julian calendar, Liturgical year, March observances, Months, Mother's Day, Public holidays in Canada, Public holidays in Syria, Public holidays in the Soviet Union, Public holidays in the United States, Revised Julian calendar, Solar calendar, Time, United Kingdom, United States, Units of time, Year, Zambiaadmin

May 14, 2023 /Lifestyle/ — Mother’s Day in Zambia is on the second Sunday of May, which is May 14, 2023. This is different from the UK, where Mother’s Day is celebrated on the fourth Sunday of Lent, which is March 27, 2023. Continue reading →

13May/23

The ‘gay world cup’: why LGBTQ+ audiences love Eurovision

May 13, 2023MusicAustria, BBC 100 Women, Belarus, Belgium, Conchita Wurst, Creative Commons, Dana International, Eurovision Song Contest, Finland, France, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Jamie McLoughlin, Jason Manford, Krista Siegfrids, Lasha Tumbai, Lewis Thorp, LGBT people, Liverpool, Lugano, Luxembourg, Lys Assia, Matt Weaver, Musicians, Netherlands, Phoenix, Russia, Singers, Susan Sontag, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Verka Serduchka, Vladimir Zhiriovsky, West Germany, Zelenskyadmin

Matt Weaver, University of Portsmouth

In 1956, seven European countries – Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Switzerland and West Germany – gathered in Lugano, Switzerland for the first ever Eurovision Song Contest. The competition was only broadcast in select countries, meaning only a small number of viewers watched Swiss entry Lys Assia win the grand prize with the song Refrain.

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11May/23

Almost Half of UK Organisations Not Ready to Respond Quickly to Opportunities and Threats – New Research from Paragon DCX

May 11, 2023BusinessAdvertising, Articles, Contents, DCX, Digital transformation, Doublecortin, Information technology, Marketing, United Kingdomadmin

New research commissioned by leading digital transformation and marketing agency Paragon DCX has revealed that close to half of businesses in the UK (44%) are not creating a culture and technology environment which enables them to respond quickly to opportunities and threats. Continue reading