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Ahmed Hussen's election is another element in Canada's mosaic
Society, Politics & Law

Ahmed Hussen's election is another element in Canada's mosaic

...become president of the Canadian Somali Congress and community organizing. But Hussen is adamant: “I'm Canadian first, and Somali second.” If America is famously a melting pot, Canada holds to a different metaphor: a mosaic. “Melting pot means you come and everyone just assimilates into one giant hole,” says Hussen. “In Canada, we encourage folks to cherish...
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The author at home
History & The Arts

The author at home

...becoming increasingly creepy, like Keats’ deathmask. Sometimes they prove to be comically embarrassing and definitely beside the point, like Agatha Christie’s loo. In fact, all sorts of things that once gave readers an immediate feeling of the author now don’t. This is the celebrated bench on which the Victorians thought Shakespeare courted Anne Hathaway. They...
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What is the Minamata Convention on Mercury and what does it mean?
Science, Maths & Technology

What is the Minamata Convention on Mercury and what does it mean?

...become parties to the convention so far — out of 128 that have signed — are now legally bound to take measures towards eliminating new sources of mercury, reducing its use, trade and emissions, and regulating disposal of the element. “Upon entry into force parties are obliged to obey all obligations within the Convention, some immediately (like the ban on the...
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Hallowain't III: Woodfrogs
Nature & Environment

Hallowain't III: Woodfrogs

...on ice, it becomes unusable. If scientists can use the woodfrog's tricks to allow hearts and kidneys bring themselves back safely, the number of organs for transplant could increase; and the geographical spread of where those organs are used could increase. A lot to think about as you settle down for a slumber, while the wind starts to sweep the snow against the window....
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Shot blasting
Science, Maths & Technology

Shot blasting

...becomes necessary to rotate or convey the parts to expose all surfaces. Air blast equipment is used for cleaning extremely large parts. It is best not to mix parts of different sizes and shapes. Matt finishing is used for texturing stainless steel or aluminium or plastic sheet. Surfaces can be roughened (or etched) before adhesive bonding, painting or metal spraying. See...
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Vacuum Forming (Thermoforming)
Science, Maths & Technology

Vacuum Forming (Thermoforming)

...becomes pliable and when placed under vacuum adopts the shape of male or female mould...Vacuum forming [Diagram to demonstrate 'Vacuum forming (Thermoforming)' - see article ] Drape forming [Diagram to demonstrate 'Vacuum forming (Thermoforming)' - see article ] Thermoplastic sheet is softened by infrared heaters, forced against the contours of a cooled mould by means of...
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Migrant parenting
Health, Sports & Psychology

Migrant parenting

...becoming parents. Growing up with communism My study focuses on how mothers and fathers born and raised in the former Czechoslovakia (current Czech Republic and Slovakia) make sense of their roles as parents in the UK. My participants all grew up during communism which adopted socialist values of sharing resources equally for everyone but at the same time strictly...
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How we live is seen as a justification: Why the French way of life became a target
Society, Politics & Law

How we live is seen as a justification: Why the French way of life became a target

...become divided to such a point that we’ve forgotten what brings us together. Of course, we can disagree on choices about the economy, morals, education and strategy, but we should recognise that liberty unites us much more than these disagreements divide us. Positive thinking It remains for politicians to make speeches that can bring us together. But each of us must...
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