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When we think about the JobCentre, we have a particular image in our heads, the one that is constantly drummed into us by the media. We have been led to believe that programmes such as Benefit Street and The Jeremy Kyle Show, along with behaviours such as laziness, drug abuse and fighting are all by products...
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Since it’s conception in 2005 YouTube has become one of the most used websites on the internet – giving it’s users free access to everything from music, how-to videos, trailers, vlogs and more funny cat videos than you could ever hope to watch…believe me I’ve tried. But the last few years has seen a rise...
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Since the beginning the Internet has been for the people and made by the people, but on 15th May the Federal Communications Commission proposed rules that could see the open online world we know become a discriminatory ‘two-tiered internet’. These new rules would allow Internet service providers to charge extra fees to companies such as...
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Ever since I was introduced to Media Studies during my GCSEs, I’ve been in love with it. I went on to choose Media as one of my A Level options at College and now I’m starting my 3rd year at The University of The West of England, studying a BA Hons in Media Culture & Practice....
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Do you ever trawl over google images and think to yourself “If only I could have Mila Kunis’ big brown eyes, Kim Kardashian’s flawless sun kissed complexion or Penelope Cruz’ luscious glossy locks”…Yeah, same here. We live in a world where celebrities are the holy grail and we are constantly faced with images of perfection,...
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 “There’s a special place in hell for women who don’t help other women.” Madeline Albright. When the MSL team were politely advised to take our seats early, to ensure that we were not (literally) left standing, we knew that the second ‘How She Made It’ event hosted by Mary Keane-Dawson was set to be an...
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For too long now they have been lurking in the fashion shadows. We all knew they were there but we never really acknowledged their presence. It was easier to pretend they didn’t exist. Well not any more, step forward real sized women because it is your turn in the fashion spotlight. Fashion is a strange...
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