The wild world of mud bombing captured through photography: Mud running in their veins

The wild world of mud bombing captured through photography: Mud running in their veins

On Sunday afternoon in the typically quiet village of Pallamallawa in New South Wales, the sound of V8 engines fills the air as colorful cars race towards muddy trenches at 80km/h. In a split second, mud erupts into the sky, covering everything in sight. Welcome to the thrilling world of mud bombing – but don’t … Read more

Deciphering the World of School Mothers with Laura Pappano

Deciphering the World of School Mothers with Laura Pappano

In this thought-provoking episode, Mike Palmer welcomes education journalist Laura Pappano to discuss her new book School Moms: Parent Activism, Partisan Politics, and the Battle for Public Education. Laura shares her experiences attending Moms for Liberty summits, witnessing alarming rhetoric portraying public schools as indoctrination centers. She also touches on the work she is doing … Read more

The impact of AI on the dance world: A subtle shift or a monumental change?

The impact of AI on the dance world: A subtle shift or a monumental change?

“I believe that AI will revolutionize everything,” said Tamara Rojo, artistic director of San Francisco Ballet, earlier this year. “We just don’t know exactly how.” The influence of artificial intelligence on the creative industries is already evident in film, television, and music, but dance, to some extent, seems immune due to its reliance on live … Read more

Bush scheduled to perform at MTV World Stage Manchester before EMAs event

Bush scheduled to perform at MTV World Stage Manchester before EMAs event

The British rock band, known for hits such as Glycerine and Machinehead, will perform an ‘exclusive, intimate gig’ on November 9 at New Century Hall. The event will occur the day before the 2024 MTV EMAs at Co-op Live on November 10. Gavin Rossdale, of Bush, stated: “We are so excited to bring the greatest … Read more

Resources for Teaching and Learning on “World Tsunami Awareness Day” on November 5th

Resources for Teaching and Learning on “World Tsunami Awareness Day” on November 5th

“The United Nations has designated November 5th as World Tsunami Awareness Day. This day serves as an opportunity to raise awareness about the risks and impacts of tsunamis. Tsunamis are a series of ocean waves caused by a sudden and powerful disturbance, such as an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption. These waves can travel at … Read more

Review of World Without End by Jean-Marc Jancovici and Christophe Blain – an illustrated perspective on the climate emergency | Books on science and nature

Review of World Without End by Jean-Marc Jancovici and Christophe Blain – an illustrated perspective on the climate emergency | Books on science and nature

Here are some facts: climate change is real, catastrophic and anthropogenic. Global warming is not a hoax, is happening at an unprecedented rate and is not part of natural fluctuations in global temperatures over geological time. You’d be hard pressed to find a climate scientist who would disagree significantly with anything in the previous two … Read more

Title: The perilous world of smuggling alcohol in Somalia

Title: The perilous world of smuggling alcohol in Somalia

The journey of smuggling begins in border towns of Somalia such as Abudwak, Balanbale, Feerfeer, and Galdogob. “Alcohol mainly comes from Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, and reaches Jigjiga in the Ogaden region,” Mr Diriye explains. The Ogaden, officially known as the Somali region in Ethiopia, shares a 1,600km border with Somalia, where people … Read more

Review of The Cure’s “Songs of a Lost World” – A Dark, Personal Masterpiece Comparable to Disintegration

Review of The Cure’s “Songs of a Lost World” – A Dark, Personal Masterpiece Comparable to Disintegration

The recent history of the Cure is quite interesting. Despite facing challenges at the end of the 90s with disappointing album releases and chaotic live shows, the 21st century saw them becoming more respected and revered than ever. Many younger artists from various genres were eager to collaborate with frontman Robert Smith, showcasing the band’s … Read more