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Boy Band Blues

April 17, 2015January 3, 2022 chris pye

The boyband phenomenon of the 1980s & 90s may not have been the paragon of contemporary musical artistry, but its back-catalogue of melodic musings left us with fascinating insights into the male psyche.

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Overpopulation

April 9, 2015January 3, 2022 chris pye

When it comes to the environment, population control is the big fat elephant in an increasingly squishy room. It links to every environmental crisis we could mention but you’ll not hear a peep about it on any political campaign trails.

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Thank you for your Service

April 5, 2015January 3, 2022 chris pye

The pawn of American imperialism – the humble patriot – has become a sanctified figure, alongside George Washington, Paul Revere and that guy who loved his electric shaver so much he bought the company.

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