This column is adapted from a talk Chris Hedges gave Friday night at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver. VANCOUVER, British Columbia—The scourge of male violence against women will not end if we dismantle the forces of global capitalism. The scourge of male violence exists independently of capitalism, empire and colonialism. It is a separate evil….
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Haas F1 boss Guenther Steiner isn’t sounding very optimistic about his team’s prospects this weekend in the Mexican Grand Prix. They struggled at the venue last year in their maiden season. Steiner felt that the same thing might happen again this season, especially given their poor showing last weekend in the United States. “Austin was…
Read moreFerrari engine man Sassi was no phenomenon – Marchionne
Sergio Marchionne says the departure of Ferrari’s chief engine designer Lorenzo Sassi has not been much of a loss. Sassi was ousted by Marchionne last summer, a decision which came as a relative surprise given the improved performance of the Scuderia’s power unit in 2017. The Italian engineer was initially expected to remain within the…
Read moreWhat’s Scarier: Terrorism, or Governments Blocking Websites in its Name?
The French Interior Ministry on Monday ordered that five websites be blocked on the grounds that they promote or advocate terrorism. “I do not want to see sites that could lead people to take up arms on the Internet,” proclaimed Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve. Click Here: habitat tord boontje When the block functions properly, visitors to those…
Read moreRed Bull’s Verstappen dials in the speed in FP3
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen clocked in with the fastest lap in Saturday’s second free practice session for the Mexican Grand Prix. The Dutch driver confirmed that his team and himself will be forces to be reckoned with in qualifying, as he edged out in the morning run Lewis Hamilton by 0.075s and Sebastian Vettel by…
Read moreScenes from the paddock – Monaco
Click:Gravity Concentration Equipment It’s a speck of a territory and a ridiculously anachronic venue by Formula 1 standards, but Monaco’s glamour powerhouse lives on, year after year. Peering through the glitz and loudness, we’ve uncovered another collection of stolen moments, Monte Carlo style. Click Here: New Zealand rugby store
Read moreGallery: Thursday’s build-up in Abu Dhabi
It’s a laid back, end-of-year atmosphere in Abu Dhabi for the teams and the drivers. Here are our pictures from Thursday’s build-up to the final round of the 2017 season. 34 You may also like Japanese GP: Friday’s action in pictures Japanese GP: Thursday’s build-up in pictures Russian GP: Sunday’s action in pictures Russian GP:…
Read moreVettel: ‘Lessons have been taken from 2017’
Sebastian Vettel says his team and himself have taken a few valuable lessons from this year’s campaign, and Ferrari is ready to hit the ground running in 2018. Vettel and the Scuderia gave Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton more than a run for their money in the first half of the season, with the German clocking…
Read moreForce India could lose Ocon to Mercedes
Force India’s Otmar Szafnauer acknowledged that the Silverstone-based outfit could lose Esteban Ocon at the end of the 2018 season. With each passing race, the French driver consolidates his status as one of F1’s most promising talents, thanks to his remarkable consistency and performances. As a Mercedes-supported driver, Ocon has an allegiance to the German…
Read moreMarchionne could leave Ferrari earlier than expected!
Fiat Chrysler and Ferrari boss Sergio Marchionne could soon step down from his executive positions following an imminent decision by the Italian automotive group’s board of directors. Reports suggest the Fiat Chrysler board’s decision to accelerate Marchionne’s succession plan is rooted in a medical condition from which the 66-year-old manager is currently suffering, and which…
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