Category Archives: General

Originally posted on Alfred Music Blog:
By Joe McCarthy Afro-centric rhythms and instruments are present in virtually all styles of music and it is imperative for band directors of all levels to understand the core functions and applications of these…

Originally posted on PubSci:
On Wednesday 7th June we’re delighted to welcome Dr Mike Shanahan, a freelance writer and illustrator with a research background in rainforest ecology, who will be talking about the ecological and cultural importance of fig trees. Fig trees…

Originally posted on Amanda Around the World:
In South America, the highlight of the year is Carnival! Since most of the countries are Catholic*, the whole period between Christmas and Easter is actually full of various holidays. Every city in Bolivia…

Originally posted on Circles & Stalls:
Royal Exchange, Manchester 11th May 2017 Look – no hands! From this unlikely premise writer Alan Harris draws us in to the story of two lonely people discovering one another through telephone sex line…

Originally posted on The Cook Twit:
“Our bangers have been ‘bobbed’, we’ve been ‘well hung’ over and now its time for the Beast! Great story this. Ive seen James, Heather and young Richard plunder the streets of Manchester and the…

Originally posted on Afronalysis:
Image: Tamsin Drury Superposition by Chanje Kunda STUN, Manchester “The great thing about lap dancing is it’s universal, you can do it anywhere” Take a seat in a smoky night club. Await your performer. You paid…

Originally posted on music clip of the day:
sounds of São Paulo Bixiga 70, live, São Paulo, 2017 ********** lagniappe art beat Danny Lyon (1942-), Jack, Chicago, 1965

Originally posted on EVERYTHING TECHNICAL:
German scientists have just hit the ignition on what they’re calling the “world’s largest artificial sun,” in a series of experiments to develop better solar production technology. Assembled earlier this year, ‘Synlight’ is an experimental…

Originally posted on The Knowledge Exchange Blog:
Suicide is the biggest killer of men under the age of 45. Yet people still experience stigma when seeking help for mental illness, despite high-profile discussions of mental health issues such as those…