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Women's Right to Create: Feminism and the Arts

B.J. Epstein | Posted 03.05.2013 | UK Lifestyle
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B.J. Epstein

One only needs to look around the world at the terrible situation for many girls and women to realise that feminism is still necessary and vital. But even once females have better living conditions and more rights, feminism still has a role to play as women try to shape careers. Several recent news stories have made it clear that women are way behind when it comes to careers in the arts.

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Songwriting - Two Contrasting Processes Unpacked

Chris T-T | Posted 30.05.2012 | UK Entertainment
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Chris T-T

Two contrasting descriptions of songwriting / recording processes are doing the rounds this week (in very different musical circles), so I thought I'd post them both:

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Book Review: The Uncoupling by Meg Wolitzer: Your Christmas Shopping Done

Abigail Tarttelin | Posted 29.11.2011 | UK Entertainment
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Abigail Tarttelin

For the last few weeks I've been on a thriller chase, so to speak, so this week's book, The Uncoupling by New Yorker Meg Wolitzer, is a welcome break, kind of like a soy frap = fluffy, light, and curious.

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Comedian Zach Galifianakis Shows Why Actors Should Stick to Acting

Nathalie Rothschild | Posted 03.12.2011 | UK Comedy
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Nathalie Rothschild

Gathering the who's of American letters, commentary and screens, last weekend's New Yorker Festival offered a blend of hot air, laughter and stardust.

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