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Artist creates beautiful indoor clouds
Cloud gazing is no longer an activity reserved for the outdoors, thanks to these life-like but surreal indoor clouds created by artist Berndnaut Smilde.
Artist creates beautiful indoor clouds
Cloud gazing is no longer an activity reserved for the outdoors, thanks to these life-like but surreal indoor clouds created by artist Berndnaut Smilde.
YASIIN ‘QUIET DOG’ FREESTYLE
Yasiin Bey formerly know as MOS DEF performing QUIET DOG at radio nova in Paris 05/03/12
YASIIN ‘QUIET DOG’ FREESTYLE
Yasiin Bey formerly know as MOS DEF performing QUIET DOG at radio nova in Paris 05/03/12
Why do we continue to ignore China’s rise? Arrogance (Martin Jacques)
The latest Economist projection suggests China will overtake America in 2018. So why are we – and Europe – so far behind the curve? Why do we insist on living in a world that was rather than is? Why are we so out of touch with both the speed and import of China’s rise?
Why do we continue to ignore China’s rise? Arrogance (Martin Jacques)
The latest Economist projection suggests China will overtake America in 2018. So why are we – and Europe – so far behind the curve? Why do we insist on living in a world that was rather than is? Why are we so out of touch with both the speed and import of China’s rise?
“Goldfish Salvation” Riusuke Fukahori
Japanese artist Riusuke Fukahori paints three-dimensional goldfish using a complex process of poured resin.
“Goldfish Salvation” Riusuke Fukahori
Japanese artist Riusuke Fukahori paints three-dimensional goldfish using a complex process of poured resin.
Voices From The Street – Testimonies of Cairo’s Street Children
Presenting some of the problems facing children living on the streets of Cairo
Voices From The Street – Testimonies of Cairo’s Street Children
Presenting some of the problems facing children living on the streets of Cairo
Township Cinderellas
They were born in the year apartheid ended, but do ‘Mandela’s children’ face the bright future they were promised? Filmed in 2011, Township Cinderellas follows two high school students – born in 1994, the year South Africa became a democracy – as they prepare to graduate.
Township Cinderellas
They were born in the year apartheid ended, but do ‘Mandela’s children’ face the bright future they were promised? Filmed in 2011, Township Cinderellas follows two high school students – born in 1994, the year South Africa became a democracy – as they prepare to graduate.
Suppose we really treated sport as a religion. What would we say?
Nick Spencer in today’s Guardian comment’s section: “In a liberal and tolerant society like ours there is no place for the divisive tribalism of the football terraces”
Suppose we really treated sport as a religion. What would we say?
Nick Spencer in today’s Guardian comment’s section: “In a liberal and tolerant society like ours there is no place for the divisive tribalism of the football terraces”
Low I.Q. Linked To Racism, Prejudice & Conservatism
Despite their important implications for interpersonal behaviors and relations, cognitive abilities have been largely ignored as explanations of prejudice. We proposed and tested mediation models in which lower cognitive ability predicts greater prejudice, an effect mediated through the endorsement of right-wing ideologies (social conservatism, right-wing authoritarianism) and low levels of contact with out-groups.
Low I.Q. Linked To Racism, Prejudice & Conservatism
Despite their important implications for interpersonal behaviors and relations, cognitive abilities have been largely ignored as explanations of prejudice. We proposed and tested mediation models in which lower cognitive ability predicts greater prejudice, an effect mediated through the endorsement of right-wing ideologies (social conservatism, right-wing authoritarianism) and low levels of contact with out-groups.
BBC defends decision to censor the word “Palestine”
Posted by Samira Shackle - 02 February 2012 14:34 The broadcaster claims that allowing the lyric “free Palestine” would have comprised impartiality. In a ruling on 31 January, the BBC Trust defended its decision to censor the word “Palestine” from a freestyle by rapper
BBC defends decision to censor the word “Palestine”
Posted by Samira Shackle - 02 February 2012 14:34 The broadcaster claims that allowing the lyric “free Palestine” would have comprised impartiality. In a ruling on 31 January, the BBC Trust defended its decision to censor the word “Palestine” from a freestyle by rapper
The Bromley Briefings – December 2011 – Prison Reform Trust
Produced twice-yearly by the Prison Reform Trust using official figures drawn from a wide range of sources, the Bromley Briefings Prison Factfile is a comprehensive collection of facts and figures giving an up-to-date picture of the current prison population.
The Bromley Briefings – December 2011 – Prison Reform Trust
Produced twice-yearly by the Prison Reform Trust using official figures drawn from a wide range of sources, the Bromley Briefings Prison Factfile is a comprehensive collection of facts and figures giving an up-to-date picture of the current prison population.
The great Asian gold theft crisis
With its value at a record high, gold has never been more attractive to thieves. Now burglars with metal detectors are targeting the homes of British Asian families for their collections of high-quality ‘Indian gold’ jewellery Emine Saner For
The great Asian gold theft crisis
With its value at a record high, gold has never been more attractive to thieves. Now burglars with metal detectors are targeting the homes of British Asian families for their collections of high-quality ‘Indian gold’ jewellery Emine Saner For
Pattern Cutting and Sewing Classes in London’s Brick Lane
For those interested in learning sewing details, techniques, cutting and making garments of their choice. Bring your own choice of fabric or use what is available for smaller garments.
Pattern Cutting and Sewing Classes in London’s Brick Lane
For those interested in learning sewing details, techniques, cutting and making garments of their choice. Bring your own choice of fabric or use what is available for smaller garments.
To Yuan or not to Yuan, that is the question
The government of Zimbabwe is considering using China’s Yuan as their national currency. Ignatius Banda China has reportedly been offered mining rights by Mugabe, despite protests [EPA] Bulawayo, Zimbabwe - From downtown shops that stock cheap clothing and shoes that fall apart
To Yuan or not to Yuan, that is the question
The government of Zimbabwe is considering using China’s Yuan as their national currency. Ignatius Banda China has reportedly been offered mining rights by Mugabe, despite protests [EPA] Bulawayo, Zimbabwe - From downtown shops that stock cheap clothing and shoes that fall apart
Race relations in Britain: How far have we really come?
Rajeshree Sisodia, is a journalist who focuses on human rights, development and conflict related issues in Asia. There has been progress in attitudes toward race since the murder of Stephen Lawrence, but change is still needed. Stephen Lawrence’s racially
Race relations in Britain: How far have we really come?
Rajeshree Sisodia, is a journalist who focuses on human rights, development and conflict related issues in Asia. There has been progress in attitudes toward race since the murder of Stephen Lawrence, but change is still needed. Stephen Lawrence’s racially
The Dark Side of Dubai
Dubai was meant to be a Middle-Eastern Shangri-La, a glittering monument to Arab enterprise and western capitalism. But as hard times arrive in the city state that rose from the desert sands, an uglier story is emerging. Johann Hari reports
The Dark Side of Dubai
Dubai was meant to be a Middle-Eastern Shangri-La, a glittering monument to Arab enterprise and western capitalism. But as hard times arrive in the city state that rose from the desert sands, an uglier story is emerging. Johann Hari reports
Lie Detection Testing
Charles Hanson examines the flawed case of the polygraph Inside Time has occasionally featured letters from offenders who in proclaiming their innocence have sought to clear their name through the means of ‘lie detector’ tests or what is known as
Lie Detection Testing
Charles Hanson examines the flawed case of the polygraph Inside Time has occasionally featured letters from offenders who in proclaiming their innocence have sought to clear their name through the means of ‘lie detector’ tests or what is known as
