Links

History:

In pictures: Secrets of French diplomacy - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-38320567 An exhibition at the Petit Palais in Paris explores the imagery of peace-making over the centuries. For history-lovers, it is a rare chance to see the originals of scores of treaties, concordats and other diplomatic treasures preserved in the French national archives.

Miscellaneous:

One man's search for diamonds - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-38302289

Where are the black dolls in High Street stores? - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-38065205

Joel Sartore: The man who takes studio photos of endangered species - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-37991269

China and the Church: The 'outlaw' do-it-yourself bishop - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-38140492

2017 is not just another prime number - http://weijr-note.blogspot.co.uk/2017/01/2017-is-not-just-another-prime-number.html

The Chinese burger designed by Asia's 'best female chef' - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-38391848

Second calling: New lives for red telephone boxes - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-36148287

News:

Jill Saward: How Ealing vicarage case changed treatment of rape victims - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38516389

The men who murder their families - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38368476

India in 2016: Cash crisis, alcohol ban and cheapest phone - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-38465632

Politics:

How Japan has almost eradicated gun crime - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-38365729

UK POLLING REPORT - http://ukpollingreport.co.uk/blog/archives/9787 From January 2017

Technology:

Referees need help but video technology brings its own problems -
http://www.eurosport.co.uk/football/premier-league/2016-2017/referees-need-help-but-video-technology-brings-its-own-problems_sto6000384/story.shtml

UK military to build prototype 'laser weapon' - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-38510344

Thor: Ragnarok

I can see why some people thought it was too broad. Because it probably was, a smidge.

I don’t quite get why people thought it was so wow, but it was fun. Which is something which should never be underestimated or undervalued.

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In other important news, I’d like to give a shout out to EJ at the BFI IMAX. He deserves any Nandos that he got from the blue forms.

Also, just an FYI, if you position yourself just right, the subway tunnels running from the BFI IMAX to Victoria have fantastic acoustics if you’re singing along with Robert Plant. It’s possible that I don’t need the help on the volume though ;)