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How can authorities plan for an unexpected terrorist tactic?
Society, Politics & Law

How can authorities plan for an unexpected terrorist tactic?

...Ben, there may be more to review than the protection of the building alone. Patrick Dunleavy asks whether our approaches to security are as effective as they could be, considering the constantly shifting terrorist methods. He explains why in combating future plots, the authorities must take into account their own blind spots...[Flowers on Carriage Gate following the...
Shakespeare: A critical analysis
History & The Arts

Shakespeare: A critical analysis

...audience experience Audience interaction and expectation of Shakespeare's plays. Evaluating Shakespeare's work Concluding opinions assessing Shakespeare and his reputation. Shakespeare: Original pronunciation An introduction by David and Ben Crystal to the 'Original Pronunciation' production of Shakespeare and what they reveal about the history of the English language....
Rugby tackles homophobia
Health, Sports & Psychology

Rugby tackles homophobia

...Ben Foden have both posed for Attitude (gay magazine) and Ben Cohen works to eliminate homophobia through his StandUp Foundation. Guinness appear to be using their brand to tell stories of adversity and ‘double lives’ in rugby, as can also be seen in Ashwin Willemse’s story of becoming a Springbok. But overall, the sub culture of rugby seems to be raising awareness...
War Memorials
History & The Arts

War Memorials

...Ben Nevis is the highest memorial in Britain. But that’s not the only reason it’s remarkable. It refers solely to the Second World War, and its inscription is unusually broad – paying tribute to the fallen ‘of all races’ (presumably including the enemy). Some of that might be attributed to the people who established it, but even then there’s surely an...
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PodMag May 2016
Society, Politics & Law

PodMag May 2016

...Ben, Androulla and Kelly, about their hot tips when preparing for EMAs and final exams. They discuss exam preparation, dealing with nerves, speaking to your tutor about problems, getting and giving support in forums, and tips for being prepared on the day. We wish you the very best of luck with your EMAs and exams! You’ve worked really hard throughout the year, just...
Unlikely Leaders
Money & Business

Unlikely Leaders

...Nicola Adams Senior Lecturer in Sport and Fitness Ben Oakley nominates Olympic Boxing Champion Nicola Adams as his 'Unlikely Leader.' Unlikely Leaders Discussion In this discussion, to accompany the Unlikely Leaders series, three OU academics discuss a modern approach to leadership and join the broadcaster Liz Barclay to debate the merits of their own nominations....
Why do American parties hold conventions?
Society, Politics & Law

Why do American parties hold conventions?

...Ben Carson addresses the 2016 RNC in Cleveland, Ohio, flanked by two giant screens showing Donald Trump's face] Ben Carson addresses the crowd This year’s Republican National Convention kicked off with a bizarre day. Party delegates openly fought over the convention’s rules, former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani delivered a belligerent anti-crime broadside under the...
Some thoughts on Brexit
Society, Politics & Law

Some thoughts on Brexit

...ben). The role of the Chinese practitioner is to get a handle on what is really going on under the surface and treat accordingly. This may take time and is a 2000+ year old craft skill. In current UK economic circumstances the biaio is immigration and the belief that all social problems are due to excessive influx of foreigners who take our jobs and use up scarce...