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What is the difference between distributive and commutative justice: A one minute guide
History & The Arts

What is the difference between distributive and commutative justice: A one minute guide

...what is just or a right, and these ideas will be a source of debate and conflict between and within different groups in society] This basic explanation of how Aritsototle's concepts of distributive justice and commutative justice are different is based on part of the free course Rights & Justice in International Relations, where the ideas are discussed in greater depth....
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World Environment Day
Nature & Environment

World Environment Day

...it. This year’s campaign highlights nature-based inspiration and real-world solutions to drive lasting change across all levels of society. Join the #BeatPlasticPollution movement! You'll find we have plenty of FREE resources on plastics, sustainable living and the environment here on OpenLearn, so we've pulled together our best courses and content for you to explore......
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The hidden history of learning disability
Society, Politics & Law

The hidden history of learning disability

...Professor Dorothy Atkinson of The Open University based Learning Disability History Research Group... The hidden history of learning disability A collection of stories and interviews with academics and people with learning disabilities, recorded at the Social History of Learning Disability Conference in July 2009, led by The Open University's Professor Dorothy Atkinson....
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Evolutionary tree of mammals
Nature & Environment

Evolutionary tree of mammals

...bases, here shown in colours green, yellow, red and blue, and you will see that the green one always pairs with the yellow one and that the red one always pairs with the blue one. It is the order, or ‘sequence’ of these coloured bases which is crucial. There is one difference between the molecules represented here. Can you spot it? [Described image] Figure 4 Click on...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Can Starbucks sell coffee to the Italians?
Money & Business

Can Starbucks sell coffee to the Italians?

...La Marzocco, an artisan operation based near Florence. As a result of this visibility, it became one of the most highly regarded manufacturers in the world, exporting more than 95% of its machines. Indeed, the global growth in coffee shop culture inspired by Starbucks generated a massive expansion in export earnings throughout the Italian coffee sector. In 1988 Italy...
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Battle of Thermopylae
History & The Arts

Battle of Thermopylae

...la carte and the web mapping 'tiles' created by Johan Åhlfeldt for the Pelagios project. No longer do we, as historians of the ancient world, need to rely on Google, though you may want to explore Herodotus in Google Earth! If you do, visit the Hestia webserver, and your application of Google Earth will open with data from the Histories, which will enable you to search...
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Deep Drawing
Science, Maths & Technology

Deep Drawing

...based alloys. Nimonic alloys require lubricating oils with small additions of molybdenum disulphide. Design: The deformation limit or the limiting draw ratio (LDR) is the maximum blank diameter that can be drawn into a cup without failure. The draw ratio or the percentage reduction up to 48% on first draw, are considered achievable in most ductile materials. Embossing the...
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The Linux Effect: 20th Anniversary
Science, Maths & Technology

The Linux Effect: 20th Anniversary

...based, as is your Android Smartphone and your local cash machine. Linux and cloud computing The future is now and the buzz word is Cloud. The Amazon and Google Cloud services represent a new dawn in the computer age, taking the strain away from your desk and laptops, virtual machines process your information nebulously. The servers that make this possible all run Linux...
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