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Brighton Pavilion
History & The Arts

Brighton Pavilion

...de theatre and it is this aspect of these rooms that I'd like you to focus upon now. Exercise 9 Return to clip 3 of the video and look again at the Banqueting Room and the Music Room. You may also wish to look at the contemporary depictions of these two rooms in Plates 8 and 11 (see below), and to look at the contemporary guidebook descriptions of the rooms given in the...
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Level 2: Intermediate 16 hrs
The Enlightenment
History & The Arts

The Enlightenment

...des sciences, des arts et des metiers (Encyclopédia, or an Analytical Dictionary of the Sciences, Arts and Trades), published in Paris between 1751 and 1772 in 28 volumes and accompanied by 11 volumes of illustrative plates. (Further supplementary volumes were published almost up to the French Revolution in 1789.) The main editor of the work was Denis Diderot (1713–84,...
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Level 2: Intermediate 16 hrs
Sustainable Scotland
Nature & Environment

Sustainable Scotland

...FAQ) link on the site above gives more details about EF, and includes a link to the standards used to try and ensure that everyone is measuring in the same way. The unit of measurement given in the FAQ section of the site is the global hectare, which is explained in the glossary. Activity 1 One of the priority themes for the Sustainable Scotland Network-->(SSN) is local...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Using generative AI in relation to legal issues
Society, Politics & Law

Using generative AI in relation to legal issues

...de Reya LLP, gives a high-level overview of how generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) works, its risks, and how it may appropriately be used in relation to basic day-to-day legal issues. This note was produced on 27 September 2024 and accordingly reflects the legal and technological position of GenAI as of that date. When used appropriately, GenAI can be a powerful...
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Goal-setting for a better world: Millennium Development Goals and Post-2015 Development Agenda
Society, Politics & Law

Goal-setting for a better world: Millennium Development Goals and Post-2015 Development Agenda

...de Janeiro. Agreements reached on the action plan “Agenda 21” and on the Convention on Biological Diversity, the Framework Convention on Climate Change and non-binding Forest Principles. 2000 UN Millennium Summit and the MDGs. The largest-ever gathering of world leaders agrees to a set of timebound and measurable goals for combating poverty, hunger, disease,...
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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?

...de Villiers, who is arguably still not 100% match fit. Why has South Africa not developed other locks, flanks and centres? An obvious omission to the squad is Elton Jantjies, a black player whose performance is arguably good enough. Rugby’s one saving grace is that it has not been involved in much of the corruption that has tarnished other sports, such as allegations of...
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European Championships 2016: Home Nations dare to dream or will it be an early Brexit?
Health, Sports & Psychology

European Championships 2016: Home Nations dare to dream or will it be an early Brexit?

...de Bruyne, Romelu Lukaka and Toby Alderweireld they a magnificent selection of individual players. However, they now need to show they can develop into a team and challenge at a major tournament. This is an exciting time for England. They qualified with 10 victories out of 10 and have an exciting young team lead by a now experienced Wayne Rooney. However, all England’s...
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Will Brexit force British retirees to return from Spain?
Money & Business

Will Brexit force British retirees to return from Spain?

...De Las Cuevas at the University of Cantabria. Another concern is pensions and whether annual increases in the state pension will continue to be paid after Brexit. These increments are not paid to those living outside of the EU in countries like Canada and Australia, whose state pension is frozen at the amount it was when they left the UK. It’s possible the same rules...
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