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Election days: 1868 - No vote, no verger
History & The Arts

Election days: 1868 - No vote, no verger

...free and independent Briton who had given his vote conscientiously - you can always distinguish such men. I was rather admiring the man, when suddenly a clergyman presented himself before our free and independent Briton. Mark the conversation. Clregyman - "Hallo, Horne (or some such name), you're just in time to vote." Horne - "I've just voted, sir." Clergyman - "Who'd...
Putting the child before the player
Health, Sports & Psychology

Putting the child before the player

...on it] This interactive series of short films is suitable to be studied by children over 13 years of age. We recommend that children are supervised by a responsible adult before viewing the content. Instructions For best results, use a modern web browser. Upgrade to the latest version of Internet Explorer or try a free alternative like Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari....
Living with a learning disability
Health, Sports & Psychology

Living with a learning disability

...one of the scenarios covered in our interactive. Select here to begin the interactive... [What is it like living with a learning disability] Click on the image above to launch the interactive feature. Instructions For best results, use a modern web browser. Upgrade to the latest version of Internet Explorer or try a free alternative like Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari....
What makes a good father?
Health, Sports & Psychology

What makes a good father?

...title, and have our standards changed over time? Explore our interactive to learn more...[Screenshot from animation - What makes a good father?] Click on the image above, to start your interactive experience... Instructions For best results, use a modern web browser. Upgrade to the latest version of Edge or try a free alternative like Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari....
Caring for adults
Health, Sports & Psychology

Caring for adults

...course will help you to develop a better understanding of some of the key issues that relate to being a carer, whether in a paid or unpaid role...Caring for adults is an introductory course for carers or those considering a care role in a variety of settings. It addresses a number of key questions on topics including: good communication, mental health awareness,...
Stay in control and hide the fear: The psychology of skydivers and climbers
Health, Sports & Psychology

Stay in control and hide the fear: The psychology of skydivers and climbers

...courses and qualifications. [A sky diver's eye view] Laurie Taylor: As a teenager I had a few goes on the Grand National at Blackpool, but my most daring fairground ride was always Wallis’s Wonder Waltzer. Do you remember the Waltzer? It was those egg-shaped carriages holding up to half-a-dozen people, and the chrome rail that was lowered into your lap, and then the...
Ads of our time – are teens susceptible to food ads in digital media?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Ads of our time – are teens susceptible to food ads in digital media?

...free to target teens. Child and media psychologists have carried out experiments to identify when children learn to assess advertising. Most of this research has taken place for TV viewing. Children’s knowledge of ads progresses in stages: most preschool children don’t know the difference between an ad and other content they see on TV, but by later in childhood –...
Innovative efforts to raise wages
Money & Business

Innovative efforts to raise wages

...free money in the New Yorker. Of course, for many, these notions still appear rather idealistic. Could they work in reality? There remains a scepticism over the changing established wage policies. There is a commonsense assumption that persists that too much government intervention or dramatic policy solutions are counterproductive. How could, for instance, a country...