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Charleston, New Delhi
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The reclusive genius behind the funniest episodes of 'The Simpsons'

The reclusive genius behind the funniest episodes of 'The Simpsons'

During the 1990s there was a writer on the Simpsons who is a virtual recluse. John Swartzwelder. The man has …

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Riding shotgun with the LAPD

Riding shotgun with the LAPD

I had the privilege to spend a day riding shotgun with members of the LAPD. Crossing around Los Angeles, I sa…

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What Stalin can teach us about social media

What Stalin can teach us about social media

Using the life of Joseph Stalin as inspiration, I thought of some of the tips the Generalissimo would have fo…

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Standing trial in Reddit's Karma Court

Standing trial in Reddit's Karma Court

I was put on trial in an Internet court for banning the popular meme Doge from Reddit. This trial became much…

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Regardless of personal politics, it is our duty to remember those who fought

Regardless of personal politics, it is our duty to remember those who fought

Last year, the University of London Union made the decision to not attend a Remembrance Sunday service on beh…

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Harry in Antarctica, Bertie in Palestine: how princely expeditions are good PR

Harry in Antarctica, Bertie in Palestine: how princely expeditions are good PR

Prince Harry went on an expedition to the Antarctic late last year, I covered the news and compared it to the…

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Terra Nullius, by Ned Donovan

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Thanks for reading Terra Nullius, by Ned Donovan! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. “As long as you get someone’s name and address in your pocket book, everything else can be worked out later.” Words of wisdom I remember from one of my first days at Hendon, the Metropolitan Police training school.
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The Works in Progress Newsletter

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This piece will not appear in Issue 24 of Works in Progress which arrives with subscribers this week. Subscribe in the next few weeks to receive it, and a further issue, every two months. Want- to subscribe for your business or institution? Check out our recently launched corporate subscriptions. Each autumn in early modern India, certain men drifted out of the central provinces to take up their craft.
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Policing at the Speed of London

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Before the lights, there is always a voice. “From Met Control, units on the I-India Grade now…” and the borough inhales as one. The Metropolitan Police grades calls for service in three ways. I‑grade (Immediate, 15 mins), S‑grade (Significant, 1 hour), E‑grade (Extended, 24 hours). Each grade has its own risk but also a reputation amongst officers. Thanks for reading Terra Nullius, by Ned Donovan! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.
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