Literature
Garmus’ debut novel: Lessons in Chemistry is a newly added favourite of mine. A tragicomedy published in 2022, it has achieved numerous awards including Goodreads Choice Awards - Best Debut 2022 and multiple Book of the Year in 2022. Bonnie Garmus wrote one novel before Lessons in Chemistry but was
Politics
Settling into a lesser campaign period - in which the European Union, United Kingdom and France have held their respective elections - after an intensive one the centre has come out as a clear loser. From Paris to Tallinn the liberal ideals of yesterday are being pressed to the verge;
Politics
President Biden Drops Out of the Race After a devastating debate performance, the Biden Team had hoped for a quick recuperation. However, as the fallout persisted and polling only worsened Democrats increasingly worried about the president's chances of re-election. With this in mind President Joseph R. Biden determined
Politics
The Republican primary was clear cut; former President Donald J. Trump clearly defeated all rivals, including Nikki Haley that attracted moderate GOP voters with a strong distaste for the former president. Now her voters have become an integral part of both sides strategies as they vie for the Haley base.
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Attempted Trump Assassination During a Pennsylvania rally a noise likened to a ballon popping rippled through the air. Former President Trump suddenly moves his hand to his ear, and drops down onto to the ground. Secret Service agents plummet to protect Mr Trump and swiftly move him away from the
Literature
“What real love is. It is blind devotion, unquestioning self-humiliation, utter submission, trust and belief against yourself and against the whole world, giving up your whole heart and soul to the smiter.” (page 276) Great Expectations At the start of the tale, Philip “Pip” Pirrip, is visiting his parents at
Politics
The French headed to the second round of voting on July 7 after a triumph for Rassemblement National in the first round. After a devastating defeat in the European Union's parliament election President Macron announced a snap-election. Ahead of the election the leader of Les Républicains (LR), Éric
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French Upset Election In an upset the French Rassemblement National (RN) failed to became the largest party, instead trailing Nouveau Front Populair (NFP) and Ensemble that together won a majority. In the first round RN and allies led in 297 constituencies, above the 289 needed for an outright majority in
Science
I have always enjoyed researching and learning about mathematical paradoxes. Partly because they are interesting to think about, and partly because they make us question our already-existing knowledge about the world around us. The Infinite Hotel Paradox or Hilbert's Paradox of the Grand Hotel is one such paradox,
Politics
After 14 years in power the Tory rule of Great Britain came to an abrupt bitter end this Thursday. After years of political turmoil with 3 Prime Ministers serving within 50 days of each other, the middle one being outlasted by a lettuce. Moreover, infighting between factions, fragmentation, scandals, public
Politics
The British Election - Change Britons headed to the polls this week, the tumultuous Tory tenure made pundits certain Labour would win, most expected in a Tony Blair 400-seat style landslide. Whispers of an extinction-level threat to the Conservatives, with some polling showing the party well beneath 100 seats, created
Literature
"The world was FUBAR now" (page 75) The 5th Wave is the first in a dystopian trilogy by Rick Yancey. It was published in 2013 and a movie adaptation was made in 2016. The 5th Wave is a young-adult, sci-fi and action-filled novel. It's packed with