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Learning to swim in murky seas: Exploitation of the Electorate via Social Media
Health, Sports & Psychology

Learning to swim in murky seas: Exploitation of the Electorate via Social Media

...change your automated algorithm by joining groups and commenting on articles that you disagree with, or you could decide to manually look for corroborating information from multiple sources, such as by checking particularly serious claims against multiple newspapers. The way that social media works has transformed how political campaigning systematically targets...
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Does the rural idyll really exist?
Nature & Environment

Does the rural idyll really exist?

...change in your social and the physical environment. You’ve got clean air, you’ve got these beautiful views and so on. As a psychologist we would probably try and find a way of teasing out the variables. I can think of a study where people were comparing two hospital wards, one of which looked out on to a man-made environment the other one which looked out on to...
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The birth of (synthetic) dyeing
History & The Arts

The birth of (synthetic) dyeing

...change the way you view the world. Extremely accessible. Burton et al., Chemical Storylines, G. Heinemann Educational Publishers, 1994 ISBN 0 435 63106 3. Part of the Salters Advanced Chemistry course, which explores the frontiers of research and the applications of contemporary chemistry. For A level and other science courses aimed at 16 to 19-year olds. Fraser A. and...
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Unlocking the diversity of the past
History & The Arts

Unlocking the diversity of the past

...change this. ...Find out more about The Open University’s history courses. [Ladies of Llangollen]Eleanor Charlotte Butler and Sarah Ponsonby ran away from Ireland to escape the social pressures of conventional marriage. They arrived in Llangollen in 1778 and settled there as a couple, becoming famous throughout Europe as the 'Ladies of Llangollen'. Painting by J.H....
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Kropotkin, anarchism and geography: A discussion
Society, Politics & Law

Kropotkin, anarchism and geography: A discussion

...changing decision he was faced with. He was away on a geographical expedition of Finland in 1871. He received this telegram offering him the post of the Secretary of the Russian Geographical Society, so it sort of struck him then he had this choice. He was either going to become sort of an establishment-type, scientific figure of the establishment, pursue his scientific...
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The Lovable Bra Occupation, Cumbernauld, 1982
Society, Politics & Law

The Lovable Bra Occupation, Cumbernauld, 1982

...changes in corporate strategy and economic forces. In the early 1980s, as with many other localities across Central Scotland, Cumbernauld new town suffered its first major economic challenge. During 1981, unemployment increased by 22 per cent. In response, a Cumbernauld ‘Right to Work’ campaign group was established, picketing job centres and protesting over the...
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The impact of walking and socialising through 5 Ways Café on people living with dementia and their carers: A volunteer’s perspective
Health, Sports & Psychology

The impact of walking and socialising through 5 Ways Café on people living with dementia and their carers: A volunteer’s perspective

...change of scenery, meet new people, a chance to reminisce and also realise that there are others who value this and share their outlook.” Andrew adds that “the tea and biscuits help too!”. Andrew has observed that the walking also increases the confidence of those living with dementia as it naturally prompts opportunities for casual discussion around the scenery and...
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Life after sport: giving back
Health, Sports & Psychology

Life after sport: giving back

...changes including unexpected career transitions). One-on-one video calls were scheduled with the matched participants. No medical support or advice was provided during the calls; those involved were provided with contact details of relevant organisations and networks where they could seek support if needed. The researchers conducted follow-up interviews with each...
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