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undisciplined academic, all things South East Asian -and more, my eyes are bigger than my stomach. Lives in Canada - has been a rootless cosmopolitan (and is grateful for that). Woke af.
The scourge of ignorant consultants (but friends of university board members and govs) used by universities all over the Anglo world has been happening for some time. Talking to them is frustrating- they know nothing about higher ed and don’t want to.
Peter Geoghegan@petergeoghegan.bsky.social · 3d agoBehind the bewildering transformation of British universities, are management consultants being paid millions Really proud to have this vital piece on our unis are being gutted from the inside by @jheathershaw.bsky.social on Democracy for Sale. Do read democracyforsale.substack.com/p/inside-bri...
Anyone who comments on how much they love Massive Attack but they should leave their politics behind definitely does not know MA’s music and performance at all
Is Raspail’s Camp of the Saints is the inspiration of the “Ceuta invasion”?
I wrote about the Nolan Odyssey for the LRB. I'll summarize some of my main points below, in case you don't feel like reading all that. www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
Emily Wilson · An Uncomplicated Man
As they say at the awards shows, I was humbled to learn that Christopher Nolan has read at least the first line of my...
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No professional accomplishment has ever made me happier than this. theonion.com/translator-o...
Translator Of Original ‘Minions’ Epic Poem Slams ‘Sexless, Bloodless’ Film Adaptation
PHILADELPHIA—In a 4,500-word essay published in Harper’s Magazine, Emily Wilson, known for her popular translation of the Minions epic poem, blasted the latest film Thursday as a “sexless, bloodless” ...
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Pioneering L.A. assemblage artist Betye Saar, who ‘liberated’ Aunt Jemima, dies days before her 100th birthday https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-07-27/betye-saar-dead-artist-assemblage-aunt-jemima-99?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
Exclusive: UK told Karim Khan it would not back him as ICC prosecutor before removal vote - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/uk-told-karim-khan-it-would-not-back-him-icc-prosecutor-removal-vote
Exclusive: UK told Karim Khan it would not back him as ICC prosecutor before removal vote
The British government declined Khan's request to meet ministers before ICC member states voted to remove him as prosecutor, sources say
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Notice the colour of the fireworks after the World Cup presentation of the trophy? They were ready for an Argentina win.
I wrote about what looks very much like a formal US plan to institutionalize a global network of concentration camps.
Little Gitmos everywhere
The White House explores entrenching U.S. concentration camps worldwide.
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Saxophonist and flutist Henry Threadgill, pianist @vijayiyer.bsky.social, and drummer Dafnis Prieto have released "Gently Trapped," composed by Prieto, from their debut album 'Fifteen,' due August 21 on Nonesuch. The video was made during the recording session at Oktaven Audio. youtu.be/-27SnQ2zAPg
Henry Threadgill, Vijay Iyer, Dafnis Prieto - Gently Trapped (Official Video)
YouTube video by Vijay Iyer
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The greatest depiction and translation of Athena is by Christopher Logue.
I hate FIFA so much that I’m diverting my attention to the shock that Sturgill Simpson has covered A Whiter Shade of Pale
Empire collapse under the weight of metaphors.
Lawrence Hurley@lawrencehurley.bsky.social · last mo.People are sheltering at the African-American History & Culture museum
