Daily Archives: August 10, 2011

A country in chaos

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Michaela

By Laurie Penny I’m huddled in the front room with some shell-shocked friends, watching my city burn. The BBC is interchanging footage of blazing cars and running street battles in Hackney, of police horses lining up in Lewisham, of roiling … Continue reading →

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A pivotal moment

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Michaela

A fascinating interview with Carolyn Myss about the unprecedented forces of change and the end of the age of reason.

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Unsafe is safe

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Michaela

This is an idea that can be observed in many European cities, towns and communities: Shared space is an urban design concept aimed at integrated use of public spaces. It encourages traffic engineers, urban planners and experts from other fields to consult with users of public … Continue reading →

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Dreaming…

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Michaela

By Thomas L Friedman This is a scary economic moment. The response we need is not easy, but it is totally obvious. We need a Grand Bargain between America’s two parties — and we need it right now. Until you … Continue reading →

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Miracle Worker

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Michaela

Superheavy Mick Jagger Joss Stone Stewart Marley Rahman Miracle SuperHeavy’ group consisting out of Mick Jagger, Eurythmics founder Dave Stewart, singer Joss Stone, composer A.R. Rahman and reggae artist Damian Marley. I have no idea how the group got together … Continue reading →

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Riots and residents

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Michaela

By Dan Hind Civil disturbances never have a single, simple meaning. When the Bastille was being stormed the thieves of Paris doubtless took advantage of the mayhem to rob houses and waylay unlucky revolutionaries. Sometimes the thieves were revolutionaries. Sometimes the … Continue reading →

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