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Arnold Circus, London: social housing for the 'deserving poor'
Society, Politics & Law

Arnold Circus, London: social housing for the 'deserving poor'

...intelligence’. Newly-built, Arnold Circus replaced the notorious slums of the Old Nichol. Booth noted five-storey flats with shops underneath and two schools. One is still a school today. For more information about the Booth maps, visit the London School of Economics website. [Booth map of Arnold Circus] Arnold Circus, London in the 20th century Arnold Circus residents...
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What made Muhammad Ali "The Greatest"?
Health, Sports & Psychology

What made Muhammad Ali "The Greatest"?

...intelligence organizations; his conversations were wiretapped. But the mood of the times was changing: he was widely regarded as a martyr by the by-then formidable anti-war movement and practically anyone who felt affinity with civil rights. His years of exile over, he returned to boxing. But prospect of a smooth transition back to the title was dashed March 1971 by Joe...
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Delacroix
History & The Arts

Delacroix

...intelligence of the viewer could not penetrate the subject, the elements of which are isolated, where the eye cannot find its way within the confusion of lines and colours, where the first rules of art seem to have been deliberately violated. Sardanapalus is a mistake on the part of the painter. (Quoted in Jobert, 1998, p.83) Most assessments, like this one, slated the...
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Level 1: Introductory 16 hrs
Syria, Spitsbergen and Seeds
Society, Politics & Law

Syria, Spitsbergen and Seeds

...artificially cooled to -18 degrees Celsius and the humidity lowered still further to ensure conditions are perfect. If the power should fail the conditions will remain stable for long enough for repairs to be made. Second, the area is tectonically inactive, so there’s no risk of earthquakes or volcanoes damaging the facility. It’s also high up the mountain side, out...
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Teaching Spanish pronunciation
Languages

Teaching Spanish pronunciation

...intelligibility, fluency, foreign accent, language variation, articulation and acoustics. The course is suitable for all levels of linguistic competence and at all levels of education. The course is divided into 5 weeks...Welcome to this free course on Teaching Spanish pronunciation. This short course is aimed at teachers of Spanish working in the United Kingdom who wish...
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Level 1: Introductory 15 hrs
Chelsea Manning: An OpenLearn reading list
Society, Politics & Law

Chelsea Manning: An OpenLearn reading list

...intelligence officers, and allies. We ought not treat a traitor like a martyr." "This is just outrageous. Chelsea Manning’s treachery put American lives at risk and exposed some of our nation’s most sensitive secrets," said House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.). "President Obama now leaves in place a dangerous precedent that those who compromise our national security...
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Olaudah Equiano, the Abolitionist and Author
History & The Arts

Olaudah Equiano, the Abolitionist and Author

...intelligent, upright, distinguished and of excellent character (Vassa, 2004). These descriptions of his character allow for consideration on the fluidity of Equiano’s identity as an Igbo, preacher, abolitionist, author, African slave, African/English gentleman, Son of Africa and Ethiopian. Equiano’s autobiography was a powerful testimony that shaped awareness of the...
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Impossible Peace 2: On a wing and a prayer
OpenLearn Ireland

Impossible Peace 2: On a wing and a prayer

...intelligence reports that weapons had been held back: “that some individuals and groups within the IRA have retained a range of arms, including handguns”. The DUP leader Ian Paisley had spoken of “a complete failure from General John de Chastelain to deal with the vital numerics of decommissioning.” “We do not know how many guns, ammunition and explosives were...
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