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War enthusiasm
History & The Arts

War enthusiasm

...sang the National Anthem, following this with hearty clapping and cheering. [Crowds outside Buckingham Palace after declaratio of war, 1914] Crowds outside Buckingham Palace on 4 August 1914 All over Europe, such jubilation occurred as people readied themselves to fight for Kaiser, Tsar or Patrie. This enthusiasm is sometimes referred to as the August experience—a...
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Article 10 mins
The Unsung Women Who Shaped the Blues
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The Unsung Women Who Shaped the Blues

...their lyrics offered ‘an unprecedented new arena of self-expression’ as they often sang about ‘overt sexuality, abusive men and even queer perspectives’. Together, they articulated a ‘collective experience of freedom’, thereby defying social norms and giving a voice to the voiceless. Their important place in the history of the blues cannot be overstated....
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Article 5 mins
Manufacturing
Science, Maths & Technology

Manufacturing

...liquid-to-solid transition, by freezing or chemical reaction for instance, then casting can be used. Making ice cubes and jellies are useful analogies here. The production of the mould is one of the most important stages in making a casting. The casting, when solidified, must be of the right shape for the final product. In making the mould, often a 'pattern' made in the...
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Level 1: Introductory 20 hrs
Why the bands played on: Live music in the shadow of the Paris attacks
History & The Arts

Why the bands played on: Live music in the shadow of the Paris attacks

...end of practical and ideological issues surrounding cultural exchange. Recent events look to be tightening the squeeze from both ends. The Beastie Boys may have been joking when they sang “Fight for Your Right to Party”. Turns out, it’s not a laughing matter.[The Conversation] This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article....
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Article 5 mins
Today’s immigration laws have teeth, and their bite is toxic for people seeking asylum
Society, Politics & Law

Today’s immigration laws have teeth, and their bite is toxic for people seeking asylum

...sang from a phone on loudspeaker to comfort her as she sat in Yarl’s Wood detention centre. She was deported to her country of origin within days. As weeks and months went by, other women grew increasingly concerned for their own futures. Those seeking asylum must comply with regulations which require them to sign in with the Home office regularly. In the aftermath of...
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Article 10 mins
Reflections on resilience for LGBTQ+ asylum seekers
Society, Politics & Law

Reflections on resilience for LGBTQ+ asylum seekers

...sang a mix of their own adapted songs plus tunes familiar to a UK audience, with refreshed lyrics addressing their situation. At this point I was asked to lead a singing project for the group. It soon became clear that there was a wealth of ability and resource within the group. I decided to support group members’ own confidence in taking leadership. Their challenges...
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Article 5 mins
Rotational moulding (Rotational or rotary casting)
Science, Maths & Technology

Rotational moulding (Rotational or rotary casting)

...liquid plasticiser, a “plastisol”. On melting, the plasticiser is taken up by the polymer and remains compatible when cooled to a solid. End product has a Tg well below that of unplasticised PVC. b. Available in a wide range of colours and grades from 40 to 100 shore A, giving mechanical properties at room temperature, ranging from soft and rubbery to hard and rigid,...
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Article 5 mins
Engineering: The challenge of temperature
Science, Maths & Technology

Engineering: The challenge of temperature

...liquids, but in solids diffusion is a slow process. Nevertheless, the management of diffusion, as a means of altering the local composition of a solid material, is vital in many fields of engineering. Carbon is diffused into the surfaces of steel components to harden them and dopants are manoeuvred in silicon using diffusion to control semiconducting properties. In...
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Level 2: Intermediate 40 hrs