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The Great Copenhagen Cop-Out

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

As many had feared in the run up to the conference, the Copenhagen Climate Talks in December failed to deliver a strong and binding deal to limit greenhouse gas emissions.

The Wessex Scene Meets: The Editor

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

After Charlotte Woods�s successful interview with Ben Fogle, here at the Wessex Scene we insisted on getting another exclusive interview.

Killing in the Name

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

One writer explores the furore surrounding the race for the Christmas Number One.

Destinations: Festivals

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Festival Information - Rio de Janeiro Carnival, The Burning Man Project USA, Hat Rin Full Moon Party Thailand and New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival aka Jazz Fest USA

�Big Brother� Council Caught Snooping

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

A report from the campaign group �Big Brother Watch� published last month revealed thousands of council officials with the power to demand entry to people�s homes.

Kibbutz and Israel�s Natural Beauty

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Located west of the Dead Sea in Israel, Ein Gedi is truly Paradise on Earth.

Can you think yourself slim?

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

It has been said that your relationship to food and indeed your attitude to your body is purely psychological.

Brrrr... its cold in here

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

It is that time of year again, when we all don our warmest coats.

Recipe Of The Month

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Easy Crispy Chicken Bake (Serves 4) - Enjoy with baked potatoes and corn on the cob.

Southampton Society Wins Gold Award

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

The student wing of the Institute of Physics awarded the University of Southampton�s student Physics society a gold award at the NEXUS conference.

Diary

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Ray Davies and the Crouch End Orchestra. Clothes Show Live. The Brixton Pound. Sex. Union Council. 2010 promises debauchery ahead.

Another Perspective

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

What happens when you do not celebrate Christmas Day?

Secondhand Style on the Cheap

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Interview with Jess Rochman of Thanks, It�s Vintage.

Myanmar: The Struggle For Freedom

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

As we enter a new decade, the focus of the world will inevitably remain fixed on the international issues which failed to be resolved in the "Noughties".

Led Zeppelin: Live at Southampton Uni

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Just under 40 years ago on 22nd January 1973, Led Zeppelin, at that time the biggest rock band in the world, played a gig right here, at our very own Old Refectory.

Drinking Guinness in the Emerald City

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

As soon as you arrive in Dublin, you notice subtle differences from life in England.

A Hairystory

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Gone are the days when men sporting a mane longer than their significant other was cool.

Big names bring in big bucks to W1.

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

The critics had been on the edge of their seats, baying for blood, and were left sorely disappointed, for she was simply excellent.

Uni Develops Telescope to Map to Sky

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

The University of Southampton joined a consortium with the aim to work towards the research and development of a telescope.

Death Toll Reaches 200,000 in Haiti

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Doubtless, the history between the US and the small Caribbean island of Haiti is long, but it is not the kind of history that makes for good neighbours.

Holocaust Memorial Day

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Holocaust Memorial Day falls on January 27 each year, the date Auschwitz-Birkenau was liberated in 1945.

Obrigado Brazil

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Brazil. What immediately springs to mind when you hear that word is football and girls in bikinis.

Dinner at the Docks

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

The Scene reviews a disappointing meal at the Pitcher & Piano.

Shoppers Waste Over £80 Each Year

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

New reports claim that shoppers waste a total of £85.60 per year in sales on items that are rarely or never used.

Beat the January Blues

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

January is a depressing time for us all at Southampton University, not just because the fun of Christmas and New Year is over � its much worse than just that �

A Dirty Business

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Shell�s Crimes In The Niger Delta - The Royal Dutch/Shell Group, more commonly known as Shell, is one of the largest and best known corporations in the world.

Interview with Ben Fogle

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000

After speaking at the Turner Sims Theatre, Ben met with Wessex Scene Sport Editor Charlotte Woods, to talk about some of his achievements over the last ten years.

�Stop Milking It, I�m A Vegan!�

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000

It is a harsh stereotype that vegans are underfed and malnourished. This is not necessarily true: it is perfectly possible to be a healthy vegan.

Britain Set to Suffer Major Power Cuts

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The recent shelving of plans for a new coal-fired power plant at Kingsnorth in Kent comes as a blow for the development of new carbon capture and storage technologies (CCS).

Try Before You Die

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Ideas For New Year�s Eve: From London to Paris and beyond.

Diary

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Inaugurations. New Media. Guardian Conferences. The weeks leading up to the Christmas holidays are always exciting, hectic and fun, and this year is no exception.

A Proposal for a Transition University

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000

On the eve of the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, where the Kyoto Protocal will be discussed, how can the University of Southampton turn green?

Theatre: The Shawshank Redemption

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Shawshank comes with a warning tag, that of �nudity and strong language�.

Beyond Question: Britain�s Far Right

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Nick Griffin, the new poster boy for far-right politics. Can�t see him selling many posters to be honest.

Diary of an Erratic Erasmus Student

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000

This time my baggage consisted of just enough underwear to last a week, two pairs of jeans and my passport.

Dawn & Dusk: From the Poles to Tropics

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000

It doesn�t sound appealing to wake from a warm bed to hike up a mountain in the dark, or to stand on an iceberg in the Arctic for an hour just to see the sun rise.

Do They Know It�s (Not Yet) Christmas?

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000

It is that time of the year again. Trees in the local town square are alight with sparkling fairy lights.

Luella joins Lacroix

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The future of British designer brand Luella is in doubt as its main financial backers Club 21 have terminated their contract with the label.

$100,000 grant for new vaccines

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Bill Gates Facilitates the Opening of a New Window in Vaccine Research.

Recipe Of The Month: Vegan Fajitas

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Before beginning, place a couple of sheets of kitchen towel on a flat surface.

The Copenhagen Climate Crunch

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Many of the flaws of the old Kyoto Protocol look set to be reincluded in the new treaty.

Quetta rocked by target killings

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000

�We Are Targeted In Broad Daylight... No One Is Prepared To Stop The Killing Of Our People� - Mohammed Ibrahim, Maths Student

Secret Rites of Passage

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Year after year, Freshers keen to prove themselves on the pitch have found themselves proving their worth off it as well.

A Winter Escape to Beautiful Borocay

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Just off the northern tip of Panay Island in Visayas, surrounded by coral reefs, Boracay glamorously sparkles as one of the premier tourist destinations in the Philippines.

�Tis The Season To Be Veggie

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Christmas is upon us and although shopping and decorations are likely to be on your mind, have you thought about where your seasonal food comes from?

�Chilly� Chocolate

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000

This chocolate drink looks and tastes awesome! Try it with a frothy top.

Diary

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Writers do not visit small bookstores to conduct talks amidst intellectuals holding glasses of wine.

For Whom the Bell Tolls

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The story of two Sotonians who embarked on a mission to fight in the Spanish Civil War.

A Rough Guide to India�s Deep South

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

India is totally different from any other country in the world. It is so diverse, culturally, religiously and socially, and can be enjoyed by all.

A Retro Lifestyle: Make Do and Mend

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

This �make do and mend� ethos reflects the 1940s, when people resorted to drastic solutions to make better use of hard to get supplies because of the war.

Please Remember, the 5th of November

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

We see no reason why gunpowder treason should have to cost a lot!

Da Vinci's Index Finger to Art World

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Da Vinci: the name brings forth images of Mona Lisa, The Vitruvian man, and sadly, Dan Brown.

Connections That Matter

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The first step towards change is recognition, so even telling just one person about Connect, can help to promote awareness of a disability that is, as yet, unknown to so many.

The Way of St. James

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The camino is a delightful, meandering walk in the Spanish countryside.

The Fashion Hitlist

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Whether you�re after high street, designer, something in the middle or something off the market, this short but sweet guide should send you in the right direction.

News In Brief

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Round the world briefly: Postal strikes planned; Zimbabwe power share on brink of collapse; UN Human Rights Council; Afghanistan's IEC presidental elections; Iran's claim.

Barack Obama: A Most Nobel Cause?

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

After Obama�s win, one writer compares the US President with previous recipients.

Everybody is Talking About... the BNP

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Last month the British National Party (BNP) were in the headlines for their controversial appearance on BBC�s Question Time.

Modes of Transport

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

One of the joys of travelling is testing city public transport and alternatives to jeep-driven forrays into the countryside.

Still Top of the Shops

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Topshop crops up on this page pretty frequently. In fact, Philip Green should probably be paying me.

Fact or Fiction?

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

This issue we will focus on the hotly debated question: is Pluto a planet?

The Party Conferences Pantomime

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Party Conferences can be vitally important in gaining votes.

Crutch of Intelligence

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

A University of Southampton Professor and Doctor have developed an interactive crutch in conjunction with a Southampton General Hospital physiotherapist, Georgina Hallett.

Luke Catterson & Barack Obama

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Obama�s potential has arguably enraptured the world to an even greater extent than Barnes�.

Mallorca: More than getting mashed

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

If you are looking for a place to relax and soak up atmosphere, then, Mallorca would be ideal. Just choose your base wisely.

Old Wives Tales - Fact or Fiction?

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Many "old wives tales" have been handed down over the years, and here we look at the truth:

Designer�s EDIT

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Topshop�s EDIT concession which first appeared in February of this year, has now returned for another 16 week run.

Global warming is on our doorstep

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The effects of �the big anti-freeze� have reached Southampton.

Lisbon Treaty: Irish Support EU

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

When Irish voters returned to the polls for a second referendum last month, the �Yes� vote won with 67%.

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