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The Arch Never Sleeps
Science, Maths & Technology

The Arch Never Sleeps

...Hooke's theory of arches, and explains that the forces at work witin an arch are the same as those in domes. Flying Butresses at Chartres The butresses at Chartres Cathedral are examined. Mathematic models describe how and why the top tier of butresses was added. Beauvais Cathedral A look at what happens when the forces in stone structures are not kept in equilibrium....
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Water supply and treatment in the UK
Science, Maths & Technology

Water supply and treatment in the UK

...they think. The panel outline what we can do to help ourselves. Fresh water filtration The multi-stage treatment process river water goes through before it comes out of our taps. Waste water filtration The processes at a sewage works and the types of waste water treated. Background to the case studies Dr Suresh Nesaratnam explains the choice of case studies in the video....
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An informal and friendly introduction to British Sign Language
Education & Development

An informal and friendly introduction to British Sign Language

...working through these videos and that it gives you some confidence to communicate with a deaf person. The alphabet Right handed finger spelling Days of the week Months Colours Weather Greetings Animals Emotions Five Ws and one H Summary We hope the short videos have been a useful resource and inspire you to go on and learn more. Additional resources and acknowledgements...
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Video 20 mins
Textiles in Ghana
History & The Arts

Textiles in Ghana

...and weaving methods to the local people and how they incorporate new designs into their work Ghana: Kumasi Market John Picton goes to the market in Kumasi to look at factory printed cloth to see how it is still influenced by traditional designs. He also looks at the history of the modern printed cloths and how manufacturers try to keep pace with changing societies...
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“Pobal Teanga Faoi Bhláth”: why Good Friday Agreement affects the Irish language
Languages

“Pobal Teanga Faoi Bhláth”: why Good Friday Agreement affects the Irish language

...work for them in the here and now. Let there be little doubt. The ‘border’ in Ireland is also a language partition. In the 26 southern counties Irish is the official language of the state, enshrined in the Republic’s Constitution. In the north, prior to 1998, the Irish language held no legal status. The impact of this reality can be felt on various levels,...
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Why not ‘World Religions’?
History & The Arts

Why not ‘World Religions’?

...work, for instance, in the case of Japan where one can be Buddhist, Shinto, and Christian in different contexts at different times. And it creates the idea of religions as these consistent things with their own agency which can speak in their own voice. So when we talk about world religions then instead of a neutral category, we’re actually preserving a Victorian...
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How does rugby provide a focus for South African unity?
Health, Sports & Psychology

How does rugby provide a focus for South African unity?

...socially but, like most countries, they agree that they like to win in the sporting arena. The nation goes into mourning on a regular basis when its cricket and football teams perform badly, which is often the case. However, rugby is the shining star in the galaxy. South Africans all know that if the “Springboks” lose, it is because of poor coaching and poor team...
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Why is there a tax on tampons - and why is it so hard to make sanitary protection tax free?
Society, Politics & Law

Why is there a tax on tampons - and why is it so hard to make sanitary protection tax free?

...good causes whereby the best is made of a bad situation and the tax, although paid disproportionately by one gender, could be used to support charities that assist women. This would mean that the tax, although unpopular, could still have a positive social impact.[The Conversation] This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article....
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