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Are things changing in world rugby?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Are things changing in world rugby?

...working class links in England rugby union retains upper and middle class associations. One of the enduring characteristics of rugby is its all-pervasive culture of masculinity. Its embodied practices on the pitch are distinctive of aggressive, brave, corporeal masculinity, so it may not be surprising that the 2015 World Cup made no concessions to changing gender roles,...
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What is the Golem Effect - and how does it harm bilingual students?
Languages

What is the Golem Effect - and how does it harm bilingual students?

...works through four factors, as Robert Rosenthal and Lenore Jakobson explain in their classic book Pygmalion in the Classroom: Climate: Teachers are nicer to students of who they have high expectations and create a warmer climate for them. Input: Teachers teach more material to students of who they have high expectations. Response opportunity: Teachers provide more...
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How is Khat adding to the food crisis in Yemen?
Health, Sports & Psychology

How is Khat adding to the food crisis in Yemen?

...works as a consultant of agriculture and rural development at the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, says: “These figures are much lower than the reality of the situation.” He adds, “I participated years ago in a survey of pesticides used on khat, and the estimates confirm it has seized an agricultural area that reaches ​​approximately 300,000 hectares.”...
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How should we read Donald Trump's first Presidential speech?
Society, Politics & Law

How should we read Donald Trump's first Presidential speech?

...working somehow. Writing my inaugural address at the Winter White House, Mar-a-Lago, three weeks ago. Looking forward to Friday. #Inauguration pic.twitter.com/S701FdTCQu — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 18, 2017 Trump had just two points to make in his inauguration speech, and he restated them repeatedly in different ways and with different metaphors. First,...
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What can parasites on Arctic shrews tell us about climate change?
Nature & Environment

What can parasites on Arctic shrews tell us about climate change?

...work demonstrates that small mammals, such as shrews, and their parasites can serve as key indicators, reflecting the evolutionary and ecological changes in many species dealing with climate change. Studies such as this are needed to anticipate the effects that accelerating climate change will have on northern animals. This article originally appeared on the PLOS blog...
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Reporting in the fog of an attack
History & The Arts

Reporting in the fog of an attack

...works in this environment. News organisations need some new skills to cope – but they also need to cling to some old principles that have guided newsgathering over many years: 1) In the immediate aftermath of a breaking news event, much information will be wrong 2) Don’t trust secondary or single sources 3) Assume nothing, trust nobody, check everything twice...
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How did United Airlines get their PR response so wrong?
Money & Business

How did United Airlines get their PR response so wrong?

...work. An argument ensued, and airline staff sent for security guards. A video clip posted by a fellow passenger on social media appears to show Dao being dragged out of the plane, his face streaked with blood. Oscar Munoz, chief executive of United Airlines, issued a brief apology. He said: “This is an upsetting event to all of us here at United, I apologise for having...
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Is Scotland going to prove Theresa May's undoing?
Society, Politics & Law

Is Scotland going to prove Theresa May's undoing?

...worked out details will be a more difficult sell for the party in an election. Party time For both the SNP and Conservatives, the issue will be one of managing expectations. Downplaying your prospects beforehand can allow a decent result to be portrayed as a great result. This should be easier for the Conservatives in Scotland than the SNP. By arguing for a mandate for a...
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