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Back in 2011, with a view to engaging students through different teaching methods, we launched a poetry competition on the core MA module "Theories and Concepts in International Relations" at the University of Nottingham. After all, Roland Bleiker has himself emphasised the role of the poetic image in challenging dominant modes of thinking and practice within International Relations. With that aim in mind, the winning poem was by Zubeda Mir that sits admirably alongside the social criticism of Benjamin Zephaniah!
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Four electricity substations in the Tacoma, Washington, area were attacked Sunday, affecting thousands of customers, authorities said.
Our 19th most-read article of the 2022.
Originally published June 14, 2022.
Forget snorting that Snoo and huffing that Nugget. This is the real stuff. It’s expensive, it’s addictive, it’s impossible to get your hands on, and the government definitely doesn’t want you to have it: it’s called daycare.
The first time I tried daycare—my kid contentedly tucked into the care of someone who was experienced, trained, and entirely not me—it gave me such a high I made the bed, rinsed out the entire milk carton before tossing it in the recycling, and clicked “Yes” when an email asked me if I supported their efforts to mitigate the risks of climate change.
Might be best they're invisible, but where does that money go?
Children, too. All just NPCs in the politics game to reporters, and ways of Owning the Libs to Republicans.
Hi everyone! Just wanted to share that I am taking a small holiday break, and shortly after New Years I’m undergoing a minor medical procedure. Everything is totally fine and standard but I will need a bit of time to recover. I hope you get some much needed rest, and Happy New Year!
Our 20th most-read article of the 2022.
Originally published January 19, 2022.
Dear Tevye,
This letter is to inform you that you are in gross violation of the rules of this Homeowners’ Association (HOA). Please note the following infractions:
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Merry Christmas everyone! Doctor Who may not have provided us with a Christmas special in 2022 but we were treated to a Christmas present; a brand new teaser trailer for the 60th Anniversary specials! So what clues and information were revealed? To provide some analysis of the trailer let’s break it down moment by moment. […]
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