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The West of Ireland: Dimensions of distinctiveness
Scotland Colleges

The West of Ireland: Dimensions of distinctiveness

...place. Explore the articles in this collection . Acknowledgements This material draws from an Open University course based on the work of Pat Jess. Jess, P. (1985) ‘Unit 17 Local Change in the West of Ireland’, in The Open University (1985) D205 Changing Britain, Changing World: geographical perspectives, Broadcast Handbook, Milton Keynes, The Open University Press....
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Virtual murder: Just a game?
History & The Arts

Virtual murder: Just a game?

...work colleague spent his or her days fantasising about torturing small animals? Wouldn’t that be, to say the least, a bit yukky? The philosopher, Morgan Luck, has developed this line of thought further. What if there were a game (even a virtual reality game) in which players did not commit violent acts, but rather committed sexual acts – let’s make it even more...
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The Belfast linen industry
History & The Arts

The Belfast linen industry

...work in the new spinning mills. Belfast more than doubled in size between 1841 and 1871 and its population doubled again between 1871 and 1901. The building of linen warehouses and mills dramatically altered the shape and size of Belfast. In the 17th and early 18th centuries, the southern-most tip of the city was located where the City Hall stands today. It was erected on...
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Where does outer space begin?
Science, Maths & Technology

Where does outer space begin?

...works. There must still be air – albeit very tenuous – at the height reached by the balloon, otherwise, it could not float. There is not a vacuum at the height reached by these extreme balloons, but the pressure is very low. In fact, it is about one-hundredth of the pressure at sea level. This means that 99% of the atmosphere’s mass is below, and only 1% of the mass...
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Star Wars: La syntaxe du français avec Maître Yoda
Languages

Star Wars: La syntaxe du français avec Maître Yoda

...work on mobile devices but you can still reorder the sentences in your head (or on paper) and click to reveal the answer afterwards. 1) Toujours par deux ils vont. Ni plus, ni moins. Le maître et son apprenti. Always two there are, no more, no less: a master and an apprentice. - Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace / La guerre des étoiles : épisode I — La Menace...
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Invasion of the killer pumpkins
Money & Business

Invasion of the killer pumpkins

...work. Furthermore, retailers love seasonal lines – the kind of stuff you only buy at Christmas, Easter and, now, Halloween. They represent that rare thing, a new market opportunity. Instead of slogging it out over the daily bread and beans that everyone sells, supermarkets offering novel and exotic lines at certain times of the year can be confident that they face...
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The reason for low wages
Money & Business

The reason for low wages

...worked received a basic income that could sustain them. This was particularly seen as necessary during the Great Depression when there was mass unemployment. Yet it also reflects a troubling reality of the labour market – that without government regulations and collective bargaining, employers are able to use competition to reduce wages. However, there are also...
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National Novel Writing Month
History & The Arts

National Novel Writing Month

...works of authors you admire could be that extra dose of daily inspiration to keep up that motivation. Whether you're into writing thrillers, plays or romances, immersing yourself with your chosen fiction will focus your mind, especially if you read with a critical mind. For more guidance on becoming a writer through reading, enrol on our free course - Creative writing and...
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