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Raymond Williams and Leonardo Sciascia: Intellectuals At the Margins
Society, Politics & Law

Raymond Williams and Leonardo Sciascia: Intellectuals At the Margins

...thinking can be found in Politics and Letters, a series of interviews with New Left Review in which he expanded on his interests across drama, literature and politics. One of his last novels, Loyalties, drew on his reflections of the predicaments, betrayals and divided allegiances that faced some of the 1930s generation: another account which extended across the borders...
DIY: Taking the Caffeine Out of Tea
Science, Maths & Technology

DIY: Taking the Caffeine Out of Tea

...think would be a suitable choice? Since the drink is made by adding boiling water to tea leaves, water would seem to be the answer. Boiling water is unlikely to extract only the caffeine though; other compounds will be extracted too. We’ll need to separate the caffeine from these other compounds at a later stage. In a small saucepan, boil 200cm3 (about 6 fl. oz) of...
Signposts for Work
Health, Sports & Psychology

Signposts for Work

...of knowledge and character, through teamwork, leadership, creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, IT literacy and communication. [skills diagram] Therefore, having a broad knowledge and experience base, plus a range of skills that can be used in a wide variety of settings, offers more opportunities in the world of work. How could you assess and improve your current skills? Most people already have some of ......
Life as a Railway Worker: An Oral History Testimony by Nan Zaimaitas nee Lamont
Society, Politics & Law

Life as a Railway Worker: An Oral History Testimony by Nan Zaimaitas nee Lamont

...think that in this role I also helped to change perceptions about women in the workforce – even if it is one person at a time, the ripple effects are far reaching. Building a Legacy At that time the rep’s role covered Health and Safety issues too. On one occasion a manager tried to get me to stand at the buffer to clean front of the train which meant standing on the...
How can Adult Carers get the best support during Covid-19 pandemic and beyond?
Health, Sports & Psychology

How can Adult Carers get the best support during Covid-19 pandemic and beyond?

...thinking how we can find people who may need help. Anybody helping someone recover from Covid-19 in the community could pick up if there’s someone in the household in a caring role. Practical recommendations that will help ensure the effectiveness of support services. These include various forms of social and community support for carers which can be adapted for a...
Technology in sport since 1969
Health, Sports & Psychology

Technology in sport since 1969

...think how advanced the technology was for those first expeditions when you consider that tennis players and golfers were still using wooden racquets and drivers respectively, footballs were still made from real leather and athletics had only just graduated from cinder to the all-weather Tartan Track. This all coincided with the first OU students beginning their studies....
Pharmacotherapy while ageing
Health, Sports & Psychology

Pharmacotherapy while ageing

...think this one isn’t working. It is just taking longer to work. Drugs take longer to get out / get eliminated from our body as mentioned above. Transcript What do we need to do to prevent side effects and toxicity resulting from the effect of medications on our body? Follow The Five Pillars for Ageing Well (keep an eye on regular nutrition, hydration, physical activity,...
What Commercial Pilots can learn from Sports Psychology
Health, Sports & Psychology

What Commercial Pilots can learn from Sports Psychology

...thinking ahead all the time of expected and unexpected possibilities. This enhancement of sensory processing, focus and visual attention can increase epinephrine levels, heart rate, and decrease cortisol levels. This demonstrates that flying can sometimes replicate the results associated with exercise and the reduction of stress levels (Owton, 2022; Vaughn et al., 2021)....