Tuesday, May 12, 2026

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An obsession with strings attached – celebrating the magic of the guitar

An obsession with strings attached – celebrating the magic of the guitar
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BIG Media boss Rob Driscoll asked me why I had not given him any articles lately, and I said I was out of ideas! Knowing that I am an avid guitar player, he suggested an article on musical instruments. That was a bit too...
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BIG Wrap

Museveni sworn in for seventh term as Uganda’s president

(Al Jazeera Media Network) Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has been sworn in for a seventh term, extending his 40-year tenure following a landslide victory...

Zelensky’s ex-chief of staff in court as Ukraine corruption probe escalates

(BBC News) President Volodymyr Zelensky's former right-hand man Andriy Yermak appeared in a Kyiv court on Tuesday, after he was named by Ukraine's two...

BIG Exclusives

Why China will weather the oil shock better than most nations

Why China will weather the oil shock better than most nations

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Tensions between the United States and Iran have raised fears of a prolonged oil supply shock, increasing volatility in global markets. In theory, higher...

Iran conflict having mixed effects on Nigerian economy

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Nigeria’s economy is once again under major pressure due to rising global oil prices related to geopolitical tensions. While higher crude prices often suggest...
May 16 showdown – will U.S. energy leverage force concessions from China?

May 16 showdown – will U.S. energy leverage force concessions from...

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As the United States and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) hurtle toward an era of intense great-power rivalry, a fundamental shift in the...

BIG Chuckle

Step aside Donald – I am gunning for the Nobel Peace Prize

With the United States having initiated military conflict with numerous nations in recent months, I think it is safe to say that Donald Trump...

Fight boredom and misinformation by joining at a 99.999% discount on my billion-dollar seats!

Sometimes I surprise myself. Amazing, completely original ideas just pop into my head ... often as I am in what I call Prime Innovation Zone,...

BIG Mouth (Opinion)
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Summary of 21st century’s third decade to date – you have been subjected to a LOT of lies

It is time to take stock of what to date has been a mind-blowing third decade of the 21st century. A lot of you are...

Yes, powerful people can be held accountable for their evil actions

What a breath of fresh air the last week has been. For those who have suggested that the good fight is futile and that the...

Galloping into the Year of the Fire Horse

Xīnnián kuàilè! (pronounced shin-nyen kwai-luh) Since switching BIG Media's editorial focus from North America-centric to global, we have attracted a lot of readers in China. So, it...

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