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5 ways to find meaning and purpose in your life

When you think about injustice, most of us can pinpoint certain causes that we’re more passionate about than others. Perhaps it’s cruelty to children or the struggles of people living through war and famine. It might be issues like racism, sexism, animal rights or sustainability. Maybe it’s that your own experiences, or those of your loved ones, have led you to be passionate about certain causes – for example, helping people who struggle with addiction or mental health problems. Most of us have c...
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“I executed 62 people. I’m sorry”: An executioner turned death-penalty opponent tells all

They say you can’t put a price on life, but what about death? Earlier this year I spoke to Jerry Givens, a former state executioner turned death penalty abolitionist. He told me that for people who carry out the death penalty, the real, enduring cost is emotional. “If I had known what I’d have to go through as an executioner, I wouldn’t have done it. It took a lot out of me to do it. You can’t tell me I can take the life of people and go home and be normal.”
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Strange Darling – Film Review

Films with twisty narratives can be difficult to review – particularly when viewers benefit from knowing as little about the plot as possible. Writer-director JT Mollner’s cat-and-mouse thriller Strange Darling is one of those films, so there’ll be no spoilers here. But if you want to know why this film, hailed as “a clever masterpiece” by horror master Stephen King, might be worth your time (or not), we’ll give you the lowdown.At its core, the enigmatically titled Strange Darling is a film abou...
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Weapons – Film Review

Weapons isn’t the first horror film from writer-director Zach Cregger. That would be 2022’s Barbarian, a critically acclaimed, wickedly weird movie about an Airbnb booking gone wrong. But, with a starry cast, two years of juicy production rumours, and an almost-aggressive marketing campaign behind it, Weapons is easily the most hyped. On its release last week, it topped the box office, set a new record for Warner Bros, and, for several days, enjoyed a rare 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating.Narrated by...
HuffPost UK •

Inside The Siam, Bangkok's Most Beautiful Hotel

Writers are often prone to hyperbole, but it's no exaggeration to say that The Siam is Bangkok's best hotel. Rated number one on TripAdvisor, The Siam sits in prime position along the Chao Praya River and provides the perfect blend of antique allure and contemporary comfort. Setting foot in this 39-room luxury retreat is like stepping back into a bygone era. The cool, shady building offers respite from the sultry Bangkok heat, and its refined, serene elegance bestow a breather from bustling dow
PHOENIX Magazine •

48 Hours In Barcelona: A Weekend Break Itinerary

Barcelona is a city that you could spend a month in and barely skim the surface. Despite being Spain’s second city, it’s number one when it comes to culture, cuisine, drinking, style and electric energy – and there’s certainly no shortage of city guides that prove it. But how can travellers maximise on the abundance of treats offered by this popular destination in two days? Here’s our time-savvy guide to Barca’s essentials – with a smattering of new and offbeat openings thrown in for good measure.
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