A New Dawn

So yesterday my new job began. It marks a fresh start and opportunity, even if it also means a steep learning curve. I’ll be the first to admit that I’m a little outside my comfort zone, but sometimes you need to take yourself outside of it, in order to push your skills and learn new […]

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Film Reviews: Jurassic World

So some 22 years after the original Jurassic Park film reignited the public’s passion for dinosaurs in a huge way, the film franchise revisits its roots – both within the Jurassic Park universe, and thematically, with the fourth installment – Jurassic World. This film has come in (unfairly, in my humble opinion) for criticism of […]

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Is Gay Marriage Unconstitutional?

In the wake of the US Supreme Court’s decision to strike down state bans on same-sex marriage (effectively legalising same-sex marriage across the United States), opponents of the move have asserted that the Supreme Court’s ruling is in fact, unconstitutional. One such argument I have read is that the 14th Amendment (being the one referred […]

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America legalises Gay Marriage

congratulations to the United States for making same-sex marriage a reality for all its citizens. A big move, from a country that has often been quite divided on this issue, but ultimately one that will be remembered for being on the right side of history – well done!

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Hayfever Sucks

After a looong winter (indeed, it feels like winter has dominated spring!), summer is here at last – there is warmth to be had, and I can go outside without needing a jacket! Woohoo! But, waiting in the wings, lurking within the grass, is an enemy of mine – pollen! (Summer time is glorious, but […]

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More Red Bull Threats, and the State of F1

Having not done a ‘news column’ for a while, I thought now might be a good time, as F1 grapples with its identity and what might make sure the sport remains interesting going forward. Not for the first time this season, Red Bull are threatening to quit. Owner Dietrich Mateschitz said to Red Bull’s Speed […]

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The 2015 Austrian Grand Prix Report

Round 8 of the 2015 F1 season brought us to the home of the Sound of Music, and Red Bull Racing – would RBR be on sweet song? Apologies – I didn’t get around to doing a preview so this review incorporates a little of that. I missed the 2014 edition of this race, so […]

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Weird Dreams

I had what can only be described as yet another in a series of strange dreams last night. This latest ‘episode’ had me on a plane that was nearly completely dark, trying to get to the cockpit and somehow guide the thing to a successful landing in London. I vaguely remember having to fight someone […]

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