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Why did people believe the Bill Gates conspiracies about Coronavirus?
It seems we still live in an age of fear, disinformation, cynicism (which as we all know is intellectual laziness!) scaremongering disguised as public relations activity, and fake news. While efforts from the varying modern (as of 2020) distribution channels for information and news are being made to discourage falsehood — all while maintaining freedom…
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Hidden Gems of the UK: OXFAM ORIGINALS
Tucked away between the muso-makkah Piccadilly Records; Wood, Carhartt and opposite some of the city’s hippest cafes: Night & Day, Fig & Sparrow and Pop. “Forget Market Street, visit Oldham Street (and the rest of the Northern Quarter) instead! Much more interesting and exciting.” Ah, Trip Advisor reviews – so true. Oldham Street is where you need…
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Ash x Dr Martens – Gig Review for Manchester Gossip
Quick plug! My writing profile is here too: https://www.manchestergossip.com/writer/jane-mcconnell
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University Fresher? How To Be An Honourary Manc
So, clever fresher, wizened postgrad, city newbie – whoever you are, whatever you love, when you’re taking that giant leap for Mancunia…there are a few little gems you might need up your sleeve. For your now-and-future reference I’ve compiled knowledge form the very best of sources. Namely, what I’ve remembered from my own experiences, and…
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Zine Culture: Retrospective of Polka Zine, UK
Not too long ago, I posted an article written for a zine called ‘Polka’, which launched in 2006. A first foray into Zine publishing at the tender age of 16 along with writer Josie O, we handmade and edited one issue and then kinda… wilted. But we were growing up, and that was cool. It…