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How does rugby provide a focus for South African unity?
Health, Sports & Psychology

How does rugby provide a focus for South African unity?

...socially but, like most countries, they agree that they like to win in the sporting arena. The nation goes into mourning on a regular basis when its cricket and football teams perform badly, which is often the case. However, rugby is the shining star in the galaxy. South Africans all know that if the “Springboks” lose, it is because of poor coaching and poor team...
Why is there a tax on tampons - and why is it so hard to make sanitary protection tax free?
Society, Politics & Law

Why is there a tax on tampons - and why is it so hard to make sanitary protection tax free?

...good causes whereby the best is made of a bad situation and the tax, although paid disproportionately by one gender, could be used to support charities that assist women. This would mean that the tax, although unpopular, could still have a positive social impact.[The Conversation] This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article....
Migration goes both ways: How Brits changed the world
History & The Arts

Migration goes both ways: How Brits changed the world

...social media, they provided some of the most effective networks. Of course, not all migrants choose to join an ethnic association. But the reach of these organisations was wider than traditional studies suggest. This is because ethnic associations are not simply about celebrating a group’s culture or reminiscing about the past – although they did do that too, with...
Is the UK media failing Welsh voters?
Society, Politics & Law

Is the UK media failing Welsh voters?

...social media – the BBC, say, or MailOnline – for news rather than seeking alternative sources. Above all, the survey reveals the important role public service broadcasting has for people in Wales. Both the BBC and ITV have regulatory obligations to serve audiences in the nations and, to different degrees, supply important information about politics and public affairs...
Why do American parties hold conventions?
Society, Politics & Law

Why do American parties hold conventions?

...social conservative credentials – things for which Trump is hardly noted – his strong suit will be competence and executive experience. While Trump has had trouble attracting party heavyweights to Cleveland, many of the other speakers at conventions are rising stars being offered one of their earliest national platforms. Some have gone on to run for president and to...
‘Super-human’ athletes are at risk from the post-Olympic blues – here’s why
Health, Sports & Psychology

‘Super-human’ athletes are at risk from the post-Olympic blues – here’s why

...social media, celebrity is easy to come by: within seconds of success or failure, the result has been interpreted and reported, and a celebrity is born. The notion that athletes are “great” is widespread throughout mainstream media, and for a golden moment in time that would positively impact on athletes' sense of worth and self-esteem. But within weeks – if not...
Why were Gibraltarians alarmed by Brexit?
Society, Politics & Law

Why were Gibraltarians alarmed by Brexit?

...social confines of Gibraltar, as well an economic life line. With Brexit comes the possibility of this border being closed. It’s difficult to exaggerate the depth of feeling this has provoked in Gibraltarians. As one young woman put it: It was a massive shock. I was really upset and I started crying. My friend was like: ‘What’s wrong?’ I [replied]: ‘You don’t...
After Manchester: What are the challenges for security services?
Society, Politics & Law

After Manchester: What are the challenges for security services?

...social media, warning that more attacks in Europe may follow, and IS belatedly claimed it was behind the attack via jihadist channels. IS frequently does this after attacks, even when there is little evidence of an orchestrated plot. Recently there have been an increasing number of terrorism-related arrests in the UK, and security sources have warned of the growing threat...