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What made Muhammad Ali "The Greatest"?
Health, Sports & Psychology

What made Muhammad Ali "The Greatest"?

...blacks. He taught the importance of self-determination, yet allowed himself to be sucked into so many doubtful business deals that he was forced to prolong his career to the point where his dignity was effaced. Like any towering symbol, he had very human contradictions.[The Conversation] This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article....
Dawn Parsonage-Kent - Earth in Vision
Nature & Environment

Dawn Parsonage-Kent - Earth in Vision

...humans that were actually encroaching on this environment, but I know they do touch on it a little bit in a sort of narrative way, a tiny bit, about how humans and maybe the animals live together, but yeah, I’d say it’s all part of their environment, so you need to overlap it. I guess part of it is to do with the fact that to make the most sellable programme possible...
Eric King and Bill Binney: Some thoughts on their interview
Society, Politics & Law

Eric King and Bill Binney: Some thoughts on their interview

...resources of the agencies. Time and again the "answer" is more extensive powers and more expansive investment in more mass communications surveillance. As Binney says, the agencies have been engaged in mass surveillance since 9/11 and it doesn't work. In the case of GCHQ, I'm not sure I entirely accept his critique of their motivation being all about power, control and...
The effects of self-isolation and lack of physical activity on carers
Health, Sports & Psychology

The effects of self-isolation and lack of physical activity on carers

...resources Exercising at home Ageing Well Public Talk Series References Becker, Dearden, and Aldridge (2001) ‘Children’s labour of love? Young carers and care work’, in Bolton, A., Pole C. and Mizen, P. (eds) Hidden Hands: International perspectives on children’s work and labour, London: Routledge. Blake, H., Lincoln, N.B. and Clarke, D.D. (2003) ‘Caregiver...
Culture can be brutal, just ask Milton Keynes
Society, Politics & Law

Culture can be brutal, just ask Milton Keynes

...resources to develop their bids began immediately. The truth, as with all things Brexit, is elusive. What is clear though is that the whole story showcases uncomfortable dependencies between economy and culture. Cities want to be capitals of culture because they know culture brings capital. Cities as Michael Ignatieff puts it are moral operating systems and they...
How to age well while self-isolating
Health, Sports & Psychology

How to age well while self-isolating

...balanced diet, drink plenty of clear fluids, exercise regularly and keep themselves socially and cognitively stimulated will recover faster and more fully. Useful links and resources Diabetes UK British Heart Foundation Health watch World Health Organisation (WHO) British Nutrition Foundation NHS Eat Well Department of Health That sugar movement National Cancer Institute...
The Balakot Earthquake: Ten years on
Science, Maths & Technology

The Balakot Earthquake: Ten years on

...resources. Their dealings with outsiders, such as NGO surveyors who might be planning a distribution, also obliged people to become more manipulative. In contrast, everyone had stories of groups binding together and of voluntary assistance rendered; I saw this myself in Islamabad, as citizens mobilised to collect relief goods and care for the injured in hospital....
Giving and Receiving Powerful Feedback
Health, Sports & Psychology

Giving and Receiving Powerful Feedback

...resources you may find useful in the Applying Psychology at Work Hub, including: Effective Communication in the Workplace Workplace Learning with Coaching and Mentoring Taking a Fresh Look at Managing Employee Engagement and Wellbeing References Bakker, A. B. and Leiter, M. B. (2010) Work Engagement: A Handbook of Essential Theory and Research. London: Psychology Press....