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Review: Channel 4’s Trespasses – The Unspoken Language of the Troubles

By Neil Scott (Some Spoilers). Trespasses is a powerful Channel 4 series that transcends the typical Troubles drama by focusing on the secrecy, coded interactions, and cross-community experiences that defined daily life in Northern Ireland. While some plot points feel slightly contrived, the series captures the deep emotional and social truth of the era—the pervasive […]

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Scottish Political Biographies: Rosie Kane.

Rosie Kane: A Life of Passionate Advocacy and Kindness ​Rosemary “Rosie” Kane, born on June 5, 1961, is a former Scottish Socialist Party (SSP) politician who served as a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for the Glasgow Region from 2003 to 2007. ​Rosie Kane’s journey into politics is rooted in her dedication to causes, […]

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The Musk/Zuckerberg/Bezos Dystopian Novel…

Fucking tech bros; those billionaires who read a bit of sci-fi and think they’re building the future, when really, they’re just building bigger cages. It’s enough to make me fucking spit, for sure. Fucking megalomaniacs, the lot. ​You have your Musks and your Bezoses, don’t you? Raving about Iain M. Banks’ Culture series and how […]

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A Tribute to Stan Lee

It’s really hard to put into words just how much Stan Lee’s work and legacy has influenced my life.  Having tired of writing the same stories for 20 years he was ready to quit comics, until his wife convinced him to give it one last try and write the characters he wanted to write. What […]