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Tom Cruise: A Fine Actor Under The Dark Shadow Of Scientology

Tom Cruise Photo By MTV Live As this piece is being written Tom Cruise is standing tall. His film, Oblivion, has just taken in $150 million in its first two weeks internationally. Cruise is a rarity in Hollywood his films are consistently able to bring in huge amounts of ticket sales yet his performances still

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Tony Blair: The Social-Conservative Who Moved Labour To The Right

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Tony Blair Tony Blair was a unique politician. His charm and ability to persuade people were second to none. Once he was in full-flow his debating skills and oratory flair were commanding. He was also the Labour leader who moved the party’s philosophy from that of the left to right-of-centre. During his tenure Blair’s party was

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Margaret Thatcher: A Costly Legacy

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Margaret Thatcher A Costly Legacy Photo By Jay Galvin With the death of Margaret Thatcher closure has come to the reign of one of the most divisive and controversial figures in world politics. To some she was a hard-nosed woman who stood up to the worker unions, closed-down uncompetitive businesses and restored Great Britain’s economy.

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Bram Stoker: The Famous Irish Creator Of Count Dracula

Deceased

Bram Stoker ‘As the Count leaned over me and his hands touched me, I could not repress a shudder. It may have been that his breath was rank, but a horrible feeling of nausea came over me, which, do what I would, I could not conceal.’ This chilling quote is from one of the most famous

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Elon Musk: Leading Contender For Man Of The 21st Century?

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Tesla Grand Opening in Menlo Park – Tesla Chairman, Elon Musk. (CC) Brian Solis, http://www.briansolis.com and http://bub.blicio.us. He may very well go on to become one of the most famous names in the 21st century. Elon Musk is very much at the heart of the technological revolution that is changing human behaviour. By the age of 40 he

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Tony Hawk: The Skateboarder Who Made A Career Out Of His Passion

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Trailblazer, renegade, and revolutionary describe Tony Hawk, the rebel athlete has become one of the sagest businessmen operating in the sports industry.

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Steve Jobs: The Man Whose Myths Created A Global Phenomenon

Deceased

Although a few of us may not perceive this, virtually all human beings are complex creatures. We are full of intricacies some of which we will never be aware of, such is human nature. We all have inherent contradictions, we are hypocritical and we are inconsistent. All of this, together with our choices, makes us who

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Roy Lichtenstein: The Artist Who Shocked The World

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You will know it when you see it. Instantly recognisable and plainly ubiquitous it can be seen everywhere. From advertising billboards, to television, to comic books to art galleries the work of Roy Lichtenstein has permeated the fabric of our everyday lives.