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Apple and Ireland are betting on ‘Nation Inc’ and a world of shareholder citizens
Society, Politics & Law

Apple and Ireland are betting on ‘Nation Inc’ and a world of shareholder citizens

...out is yet to be seen, but the result will speak volumes to the future not just of Ireland, but of state sovereignty more generally. Nation states have evolved into “Nation Inc”. They follow the same logic and seek the same ends as any corporation. Leaders are now CEO-like figures whose only concern is the bottom line. Citizens are shareholders – some of whom own...
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Five reasons why you should care about mindfulness
Health, Sports & Psychology

Five reasons why you should care about mindfulness

...out this Mental Health Foundation podcast (“Mindfulness – 10 minute practice exercise) narrated by mindfulness expert, Professor Mark Williams 5: We can all take time to ‘stop and smell the roses’ When we heard that there was going to be a focus on mindfulness in an up-coming episode of the ‘All in the Mind’ series, as a team at the Open University we all...
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A Victorian Christmas: Victoria's Christmas
History & The Arts

A Victorian Christmas: Victoria's Christmas

...out of Town till after Thursday which he is sorry for, particularly on account of this business of the Speaker's or “this unlucky manoeuvre of the Speaker” as Lord Melbourne called it, and which I shall now mention. The Speaker sent in his resignation on Saturday night, which is very wrong of him to do, as it embarrasses us a good deal. Lord Melbourne says that the...
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The Z Files: Professor Geoff Palmer
Health, Sports & Psychology

The Z Files: Professor Geoff Palmer

...out how he has coped with and overcome these challenges, and how he became a legend in the brewing industry. So this place is just full of liquids, and you’re responsible for a lot of this, tell us what do we have here? Prof Geoff Palmer Well what we have here is a gallery of whiskies. If I said that when I was five years old in Jamaica I thought what I want to be is a...
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Year of the Ox: Chinese New Year
Languages

Year of the Ox: Chinese New Year

...out e in ‘new’) and it has several meanings. When it is used as a noun, it is a generic term for cow, bull, cattle, ox. When it is used as an adjective, it can mean ‘cool’, ‘awesome’, ‘amazing’, ‘incredible’. Hence, Year of the Ox is going to be an awesome year! 牛年快乐！niú nián kuàilè! Happy Year of the Ox! (lit. ox year happy; extra meaning...
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What is Manupedia and how do I use it?
Science, Maths & Technology

What is Manupedia and how do I use it?

...out more about Manupedia and how you can best make use of it. ...Welcome to the Manupedia, a collection of information about some of the processes used to convert materials into useful objects. The Manupedia began life in the 1980s as part of the Open University course Manufacture materials design. The designers of the course were convinced that learning about...
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Crafting a new international partnership for racial equity in Higher Education
Education & Development

Crafting a new international partnership for racial equity in Higher Education

...out a new path that is Africa-centred, decolonised and yet globally connected. On the one hand, Makerere had emerged as the leading university in the region based on foundations that were questionable on grounds of, not least, low recognition of local culture and knowledge. On the other hand, Makerere needed and needs to secure its leadership by repositioning and...
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What is Indigenous Psychology?
Education & Development

What is Indigenous Psychology?

...out how people can connect with the natural world in ways that are healthy and sustainable both for people and for the planet (Scull, 1999). One of the significant features of ecopsychology is the emphasis on small group, community, with frequent social interaction to change ecologically reliant human behaviour. The major focus of ecopsychology has been on experiential...
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