tagged w/ Guardian Vlogs
-
The government’s planned scheme to introduce national I.D cards is stalled even further, with 2011 being a more likely date for the scheme to start. Or will it?The government’s planned scheme to introduce national I.D cards is stalled even... more
-
-
Fear of a global recession has led to the dramatic crash of share prices across the globe. But who really understands the world of bonds, markets and futures?Fear of a global recession has led to the dramatic crash of share prices across the... more
-
-
BBC Three is relaunching itself, incorporating elements of from social networking sites and user-generated content. But are TV producers just using buzzwords in an attempt to appeal to younger audiences?
BBC Three is relaunching itself, incorporating elements of from social networking... more
-
-
Car manufacturer General Motors has announced plans to move away from making cars that run on petrol, and invest in alternative fuels. Can any form of fuel truly be considered ‘green’?Car manufacturer General Motors has announced plans to move away from making cars that... more
-
-
A picture taken by a NASA probe in 2004 shows what could be alien life on Mars. It is proof we’re not alone, or proof we know how to use Photoshop?A picture taken by a NASA probe in 2004 shows what could be alien life on Mars. It is... more
-
-
Apple has announced their new, ultra-thin laptop, the Macbook Air. Will it prove to be as successful as the iPhone, or as forgettable as the Mac Cube?
Apple has announced their new, ultra-thin laptop, the Macbook Air. Will it prove to be... more
-
-
I love this concept! The Guardian has amassed a grouping of photos of various writer's rooms, each accompanied by a description from the writer's themselves.I love this concept! The Guardian has amassed a grouping of photos of various... more
-
-
Argument: Even though it was an era of conservative ascent and corporate greed, the 80s had a vitality that has eluded the "bland, branded" 90s and 00s.
Whatcha think? True?Argument: Even though it was an era of conservative ascent and corporate greed, the... more
-
-
sloan
-
added this
-
4 years ago
- |
-
In an exclusive report from the Niger Delta, in the deep south of west Africa, Tracy McVeigh hears the extraordinary stories of children who have been ostracised by their families and communities, and visits the parents who have abandoned and abused their own children because they believe they are witches.In an exclusive report from the Niger Delta, in the deep south of west Africa, Tracy... more
-
-
It's that time of the year again when every music or lifestyle brand and blogger delve into their record collections and draw up their definitive list of the year's best music.
First off the blocks is The Guardian, proclaiming LCD Soundsystem's 'Sound Of Silver' as their album of 2007.
Off the top of my head, my own list would be something like:
1. Neon Bible by Arcade Fire
2. In Rainbows by Radiohead
3. Because of the Times by Kings Of Leon
4. Spiderman Of The Rings by Dan Deacon
5. Graduation by Kanye West
6. Wincing The Night Away - The Shins
7. Sound of Silver by LCD Soundsystem
8. Version by Mark Ronson
9. Hvarf - Heim by Sigur Ros
10. The Reminder by Feist
It's that time of the year again when every music or lifestyle brand and blogger... more
-
-
richjm
-
added this
-
4 years ago
- |
-
The words Iran and Nuclear seem to go hand in hand in this current catastrophic environment, but don't let the words bring the wrong connotations to mind. Iran has tried to make it abundantly clear over the last four years that it's desire for Nuclear technology is solely a desire for Nuclear Energy and not weaponry.
The news that Russia have now completed a delivery of enriched Uranium to Iran seems to demonstrate that the support for the opposition of Iran's Nuclear program is diminishing. With the US and Russia at a stalemate over the European missiles, and now this Nuclear debacle, what does the future hold for Russian and American relations?
Also check out this related thread on Iran's non existent nuclear weapons program.
http://current.com/items/88210401_wait_so_iran_doesn_t_have_a_nuclear_program_nowThe words Iran and Nuclear seem to go hand in hand in this current catastrophic... more
-
-
Jonathan Glancey on the 2012 stadium. The Guardian's architecture critic takes a virtual look around London's Olympic stadium.Jonathan Glancey on the 2012 stadium. The Guardian's architecture critic takes a... more
-
-
SF Guardian's cover (!) story on the unlikely space disco connection between SF and Oslo.SF Guardian's cover (!) story on the unlikely space disco connection between SF... more
-
-
Guardian photographer Jonathan Watts has a great slideshow up of life in North Korea. It looks like a cross between China, the 50s, and a science fiction movie.Guardian photographer Jonathan Watts has a great slideshow up of life in North Korea.... more
-
-
sloan
-
added this
-
4 years ago
- |
-
The Guardian asks campaigners to share their new year resolutions, hopes and dreams for a better world.The Guardian asks campaigners to share their new year resolutions, hopes and dreams... more
-
-
Apparently there is a notorious radio ham that taunts shipping in the Persian gulf. Usually he(or them) scream insults at shipping over the radio and do funny voices under the call sign "Filipino Monkey". Sounds hilarious. Like Channel 4's phone jacker but with international security implications.
On this occasion it has been suggested he pretended to be the Iranian patrol boats in international waters and said over the radio that they would explode. Needless to say the alarmed US navy ships came very close to firing on the tiny Iranian boats in front of them.
This could explain why there are such different US and Iranian versions of events both supported by video evidence. It could also be a convenient way for both sides to climb down and blame a third party whilst both saving face to cool the escalating tension between them.Apparently there is a notorious radio ham that taunts shipping in the Persian gulf.... more
-
-
Err... I'm all for research, but... I think this might be weird. Definitely read the article, though: There's a bit of nuance here that is not quite captured by headline like "ANIMAL MUTANTS COMING SOON!" (which I actually saw on a blog today).Err... I'm all for research, but... I think this might be weird. Definitely read... more
-
-
sloan
-
added this
-
4 years ago
- |
-
This subject is one that hits many nerves and provokes some passionate questions, for instance: WHY? What makes someone want to blow themselves up on a busy street corner? For many of us living outside the radical Islam faith, it's easy for us to place the blame on brainwashing by hate-mongering fanatics. But perhaps, according to this columnist, it's not that simple. Perhaps we need to look deeper into the lives and minds of the young people who turn to radicalisation and later violence to answer the question.
"Recruiters are not 'the preachers of hate' but older brothers, respected peers, charismatic strong characters. Many militants are 'self-starters', not brainwashed recruits. The images that bombard us all are important - not just clever propaganda. Yes, frustration, alienation, a sense of injustice, a search for adventure, a need for recognition is all important but so are 'small group dynamics', who you happen to meet and when. Increasing isolation within the group is essential for the progressive dehumanisation of 'the enemy' and the hardening and maintenance of psychological readiness to die 'for the cause'."This subject is one that hits many nerves and provokes some passionate questions, for... more
-
-
Marina Hyde of the Guardian raises an interesting point about how sex is being percieved and understood in a "post porn" world. Pornography is so readily available that its relationship to sexual activity has been compared to the link between fast food chains and obesity.
Marina argues that pornography is shaping peoples expectations of what sex should be and for that reason it is the driving force in our supposed sexual liberation. In a strange way I see this concept being related to the end of Rome only our societies sexual endeavors have all been captured on film and broadcast to the world en masse.
Marina Hyde of the Guardian raises an interesting point about how sex is being... more
-
-
.. that you should listen to before you shuffle off your mortal coil; according to The Guardian. Would you agree?.. that you should listen to before you shuffle off your mortal coil; according to The... more
-
