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How a new First Minister of Wales is appointed
Society, Politics & Law

How a new First Minister of Wales is appointed

...public service. He received a standing ovation from all four parties represented in the Senedd. Later, normally the same day, the outgoing First Minister would submit a formal letter of resignation to the King, which the King would accept. Following their resignation, the Senedd has 28 days to nominate a successor, although in practice this happens much more quickly. Once...
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What is the evidence that King Edward VIII was a Nazi sympathiser?
History & The Arts

What is the evidence that King Edward VIII was a Nazi sympathiser?

...that they needed to be hidden from public view. More transparency at the Royal Archives is needed so that historical investigations such as this can be conducted fully, not shrouded in secrecy. Karina Urbach’s book Go-Betweens for Hitler is published by Oxford University Press. This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article....
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The history of surfing
Health, Sports & Psychology

The history of surfing

...public. As a result of the SAS and a variety of other anti-pollution campaigns, raw sewage is now dumped less often along Britain’s coastline, with more sophisticated ultra-violet treatment and longer pipes ensuring that human waste is rendered non-toxic or dumped much further out to sea. However, there are still areas where UV treatment isn’t used at all, or where it...
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Ancient ideas: where does the soul go?
History & The Arts

Ancient ideas: where does the soul go?

...public domain resources. Reincarnation Not all Ancient Greek accounts of the afterlife viewed the Underworld as the final destination. The early philosopher – and famous triangle enthusiast – Pythagoras, was reportedly the first to introduce the concept of reincarnation to the Greeks. According to him, the soul was immortal and could be reborn into any living...
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Year of the Horse: Chinese Lunar New Year
Languages

Year of the Horse: Chinese Lunar New Year

...at any time, and they provide digital badges for completion. For further information, please visit the short courses page. The Online Confucius Institute at The Open University holds regular free online public talks in Chinese history, culture and society as well as regular online book club sessions on Modern Chinese Literature. Keep an eye on the Upcoming events page....
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Developing leadership practice in voluntary organisations
Money & Business

Developing leadership practice in voluntary organisations

...public life, sport and business. In many ways this interest is quite understandable. Sole individuals provide someone definite and knowable when it comes to making judgments about the merits of a particular organisation. Now watch the following video, an interview with Christine Pearce, Chief Executive of the Milton Keynes Centre for Integrated Living. In the video...
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How far was the Brexit vote "the will of the people" - and what does that mean?
Society, Politics & Law

How far was the Brexit vote "the will of the people" - and what does that mean?

...publicity during the extraordinary referendum campaign, but it goes to the heart of the historic decision that the House is being asked to make now.’[viii] I fully agree with Alan Johnson (Labour, Hull West and Hessle) that ‘the detail of the coming article 50 negotiations will be crucial’ but I am not convinced that ‘there is sufficient cross-party determination...
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The animals are rebelling because they are dying. And we should too. Lessons from a modern-day fable
Nature & Environment

The animals are rebelling because they are dying. And we should too. Lessons from a modern-day fable

...Public Policy Research (IPPR) published on 12/02/2019 highlights, public and political debate fails to recognise the sheer scale of environmental breakdown and what will be needed to adapt. Therefore, it makes no sense to remain silent on the issues and for politicians to continue to remain complacent and distracted with narrow interest politics (such as the current...
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