‘It is absolutely clear that Raoul Moat was a callous murderer, full stop, end of story. There should be no sympathy for him.’ This was David Cameron, following the news of a Facebook group set up in honour of Raoul Moat. Fair enough. Moat was a murderer, amongst some other awful things, and instead...
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How a Drug Addict and Murderer Became a “Legend”
The Rise and Rise of the Kindle
Amazon have revealed that their newest Kindle e-book reader has become the fastest-selling device of its kind. The machines, which currently rank first in Amazon’s sales chart, were shipped to those customers who had pre-ordered them two days ahead of the previously announced date, following the rush from consumers. It had been predicted by some analysts...
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The Life of a London Artist
A chat with artist Ben Slow, about painting, the Royal Albert Hall, and making the rent. Each generation is given unique problems to face, and it seems that for most of the current crop of 18-35 year-olds, the issue of employment rates high on the agenda. And that’s for the lucky ones who did...
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Samsung Unveil First Major Rival To Apple’s iPad
With Apple selling 3 million iPads in just the 80 days following its release, it was only a matter of time before rival companies attempted to get in on the action with their own tablet computers. Samsung have released a teaser trailer giving us our first sneak peek at their effort, which is set...
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Secretary of Defence Clashes With Video-Game Company Over “Medal of Honor”
The makers of video-game Medal of Honor have hit back following an attack from Defence Secretary Liam Fox. Dr Fox had called for retailers not to stock the game, describing it in an interview for The Sunday Times as ‘un-British’ after hearing reports that it allows players to kill British troops while playing as...
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Nintendo to Put 3D Entertainment Into the Palm of Your Hand
As the film and television industries push full-steam ahead into the third dimension, the typically cutting-edge video game industry has been uncharacteristically quiet on their own plans to capitalize on these emerging technologies. All of that is set to change with the news of Nintendo’s upcoming hand-held console, the neatly titled 3DS. Building on...
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Comic-Con Faces the Wrath of God
The planet’s mightiest superheroes have faced off against a new enemy this year at Comic-Con: the Westboro Baptist Church. Representing Truth, Justice, and the American Way: the geeks of the world, who have flocked to California for the annual San Diego Comic-Con International, a place where fully grown men...
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Toy Story 3: A Review
Dir. Lee Unkrich. (U) On General Release. Five ‘Dots’. Andy is all grown up and about to head off for college, and that means change is coming for Woody, Buzz, and the other residents of his toy chest. First thing’s first – Toy Story 3 is a superb film. It’s everything you have...
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The Battle to Save the UK’s Most Glamourous Quango
In the time since the news broke that the UK Film Council is to be abolished as part of the sweeping cuts made by the Government, a parade of stars have had their say on this attack on the British film industry. Liam Neeson called the decision ‘deplorable’, and more than 50 actors, including...
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