Ben Cole

The Guardian

‘Breaking our spirits was the plan’: the lifelong impact of having gone to boarding school

As a new documentary explores Boarding School Syndrome, seven former pupils share their stories…

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The Plot Against America review – fascism grips in taut political allegory

The Wire writers David Simon and Ed Burns craft an expert adaptation of Philip Roth’s alternative history novel charting the impact of Charles Lindbergh’s rise to the presidency

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Winterlong review – dodgy subplots blow a hole in gritty father-son tale

David Jackson’s earnest debut is sumptuously shot on England’s south coast but hobbled by hackneyed plotlines

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Water-smart farming: how hydroponics and drip irrigation are feeding Australia | Future of farming

How energy-smart technology is allowing fresh vegetables to be grown in arid, isolated communities. Our Future of farming series is looking at the people, places and innovations in sustainable agribusiness in Australia

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Why I became a teacher: I'm on a mission to transform education in Brazil

Science teacher and deputy head Phil Hawkins joined teaching to make a difference. He's now in Brazil, working to transform its education system

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A revolution in affordable housing

A US housing concept has helped people to afford cheap homes. An east London scheme aims to replicate it, writes Patrick Kingsley

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Should you wait for Windows 7?

Ben Cole wants a new laptop and wonders if it might be best to wait for Windows 7

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Ask Jack: January 15 2009

Wait for Windows 7? | Dual or quad core? | Portable printer wanted | Hot chips | Converting 3GP files | Tracking an email

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