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A brief history of Harlem
Society, Politics & Law

A brief history of Harlem

...change in 'their' neighbourhood, entering into pacts to not sell or rent to black people; others attempted to buy property out from under black tenants - prompting the Afro-American Realty Company to reverse the process with properties from which it would evict white residents. [Buildings along West 135 Street in Harlem (New York City) between Adam Clayton Powell, Jr....
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...change the colours, contrasts levels and fonts resize text up to 200% without impact on the functionality of the website zoom in up to 400% without loss of information or functionality, or the need to scroll in more than one direction navigate the website using just a keyboard to allow you to: tab to ‘Skip to content’ links at the top of the page to jump over...
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Should we read John Locke today?
Society, Politics & Law

Should we read John Locke today?

...changed history and they continue to shape our world. While there is a great deal we cannot change about politics and history, what is within our power is to understand the complexity, nuance and importance of where our thinking about politics and society comes from. References and find out more References John Locke, "Second Treatise of Government," in Two Treatises of...
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Finding your way after the death of a significant person
Health, Sports & Psychology

Finding your way after the death of a significant person

...changed that you will need support with. I am so grateful for people around me who do things like cooking for me, hanging up my washing or babysitting; this type of help means I have more capacity to focus on me and filling my cup. [Woman playing a piano] Allow yourself to be creative As a Trainee Play Therapist, this is something I will always advocate for. As adults we...
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Hitler's rise and fall: Timeline
History & The Arts

Hitler's rise and fall: Timeline

...changed the course of Hitler’s life. 1914 At the outbreak of the First World War, Hitler volunteers for service in the German army and joined the 16th Barvarian Reserve Infantry Regiment. He distinguishes himself in service, being promoted to corporal and decorated with the Iron Cross for services as a runner on the western front. 1918 At the time of the armistice,...
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Language of Poverty
Society, Politics & Law

Language of Poverty

...changed in recent years. Politicians and those involved in public policy have used language to demonise the poor in an era when the social divide in this country is widening. In this podcast we will be discussing how this change has occurred and what it means for the way we view class in contemporary society. Joining me are Owen Jones, commentator and broadcaster, author...
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Discovering music through listening
History & The Arts

Discovering music through listening

...change the tempo to add contrast and create interest within a single piece. [This shows a tempo marking in musical notation] Figure 2 A tempo marking in musical notation. Activity 2 Listen to the following extracts and decide whether the tempo, and therefore the pulse, of each extract is fast or slow. Indicate this below using the words ‘fast’ or ‘slow’. While...
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Level 1: Introductory 9 hrs
Getting started on ancient Greek
History & The Arts

Getting started on ancient Greek

...change occurred is debated. 3. chi (χ / Χ) was pronounced as ‘k’ followed by ‘h’. If possible, you should pronounce this like ‘ch’ in loch, to distinguish it from a kappa, but you will hear it as a ‘k’ sound as well: χρονοϛ (time) strict: simplified: 4. zeta (ζ / Ζ) is properly pronounced like the ‘s’ + ‘d’ sounds in the phrase ‘it is...
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Level 1: Introductory 16 hrs