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Seun Kuti & Africa 80
Seun is the youngest son of the late Fela Kuti, the politically active leading light of Afrobeat. Having grown up in the thick of that scene, Seun now heads Africa 80, the second incarnation of his father’s band, playing the same energetic mix of funk, jazz, rock and highlife that electrified West African music in …
(Mis)information society
First, there was panic over students using the World Wide Web to cheat on their essays.
Then it was revealed that CIA employees had been doctoring Wikipedia articles on the subject of such public menaces as President Ahmadinejad and Oprah Winfrey.
The Internet and Hard Fact have always enjoyed a difficult relationship. Sometimes the truths were held …
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Society’s nutters
J’s sister reports on her blog that she was recently attacked by a drab, repressed-looking, extremely neurotic character in a tube station over allegedly skipping a fare (J’s sister has a season …
- Originally published: 25 Aug 2005 in Personalia
As Time Pedals By
A fine reunion of sorts took place in Skipton last Saturday night. I hadn’t seen some of these guys in ten years: Above left to right: Simon Garner; James Padgett; Bob Barras; Trevor …
- Originally published: 30 Oct 2007 in Personalia
Relocating to Brussels: the final haul
I’ve come to believe that the most important thing when relocating for work is to buy some time. Most of the important decisions could only be properly informed by our experience of …
- Originally published: 14 Jul 2008 in Relocation
Buena Vista Social Club presents (2008 Tour)
Last year, we managed to get tickets for the Buena Vista Social Club presents date at Sheffield City Hall but we were in the cheap seats. Having long since learned that the …
- Originally published: 9 May 2008 in Concerts
The Royal Tenenbaums
Director: Wes Anderson United States, 2001 Wes Anderson is clearly simpatico with actors, because he coaxes out the engaging, lovable side that old cranks like Gene Hackman and Bill Murray have hidden away in …
- Originally published: 5 Feb 2007 in Film
Who is that guy?
Hello you. I'm Mike Padgett and I work in the technology sector as an Information Designer.
I also enjoy travel, concerts, films and walking.
I'm based in Brussels, Belgium. My current favourite Belgian beer is St Feuillien Brune.