There is something of a buzz in RSA galleries as we walk in, a press view that seems to have come in the midst of installation, the art still being labelled and hung, trestle tables scattered about the gallery with pens, papers, tools of the trade. Artists and gallery technicians hunker over their work. “Are …
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Doctor stands firm on bird-flu warning amid govt denials
A RESPECTED doctor has stood by his claims that there were bird-flu infections in Thailand last year, even after several senior government officials issued denials on Monday. Dr Thiravat Hemachudha, who heads the Emerging Infectious Disease Health Science Centre at Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Medicine, yesterday released details of bird-flu incidents to back up his …
Huge fire destroys warehouses filled with aid supplies at Yemen port in blow for desperate refugees
A fire broke out at the Houthi-controlled Yemeni port of Hodeidah early on Saturday, destroying warehouses filled with cooking fuel and foodstuffs, port workers said. They told Reuters that, as of 11.00am, fire trucks had not been able to put out the blaze in the warehousing area, which they said appeared to have been caused …
Trump ties South Korea trade deal to North Korea talks
US President Donald Trump warned on Thursday (Mar 29) that he may delay implementation of a renegotiated trade deal with South Korea until after planned nuclear talks with North Korea. US President-elect Donald Trump. (Photo: AFP) Trump offered no explanation for the apparent threat, which came just a day after he hailed the US-Korea Free …
Why sci-fi and superheroes are (mostly) ignored during awards season – and how that’s about to change
If you’ve pored over the list of Bafta 2018 winners, you may be left with the nagging feeling that something’s missing. Namely, most of Marvel and DC’s recent output, alongside Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and Denis Villeneuve’s critically acclaimed sci-fi sequel, Blade Runner 2049. They all appear to have been overlooked or given covert …
After the Dead: Exclusive Greg Nicotero Interview Following ‘The Walking Dead’ Mid-Season Premiere
By Brandon Davis – February 23, 2018 12:21 pm EST Share 1 Comments 1 Following The Walking Dead’s Mid-Season Eight premiere, ComicBook.com’s After the Dead will be live to recap the episode with executive producer Greg Nicotero. Nicotero directs Episode 8×09 (titled: “Honor”) which will be the last for Carl Grimes actor Chandler Riggs. The …
TripAdvisor reveals Europe’s best beaches… and Bournemouth is at number FIVE
ITALY, Spain, Greece, France… when it comes to beaches, Europe is truly spoilt for choice. But according to TripAdvisor’s Traveller’s Choice Awards – announced today – some of its best offerings are closer to home. Bournemouth was voted the fifth best beach in Europe – proving that the UK is a fine holiday destination for …
Her Story creator’s next project is a multi-viewpoint story that changes based on which perspective you watch
Our first peek at WarGames—Her Story creator Sam Barlow’s next project—in December was not particularly revealing: we found out that it’s an interactive series re-imagining the 1983 film of the same name, but that was about it. Now we know that, in Barlow’s own words, it’s a “choice-based story without choices” that plays out …
Vietnam’s world muay champion slams Canadian fighter for ‘promoting his own image’
Senior artist in the Chinese self-defense martial art of Wing Chun, Pierre Francois Flores, is in Vietnam for the second time to once again challenge local fighters on what he says is a journey to promote the authenticity of traditional martial arts, after winning two fights last year. Flores became known across Asia last year …
VR Headset Specs Compared: HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, PSVR, And More
There’s a wide selection of VR headsets out on the market, which can make it difficult to parse which one is right for you with varied pricing and spec information. That’s why we’ve compiled comprehensive lists below that break down resolution, refresh rate, and other specs across all the major VR headsets. We’ve separated our …