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Why do we feast on so much chocolate at Easter?
History & The Arts

Why do we feast on so much chocolate at Easter?

...tree, the seeds of which are widely used in West Africa for divination.) Among the Mayans, chocolate was associated with the creation of the cosmos and of humanity. Intriguingly, twin deities descended into an underworld, survived unpleasant dismemberment and returned to life empowered to create humans. You can follow their journey in the Popul Vuh or “Book of...
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The Centre for Children and Young People’s Wellbeing at The Open University
Health, Sports & Psychology

The Centre for Children and Young People’s Wellbeing at The Open University

...families, and those who seek to support them, such as health advocates or policy makers. Addressing children and young people’s wellbeing in body, mind and media, the Centre currently builds research and advocacy on: Food, food practices, food marketing and healthy weight Mental health and well-being Digital media: Practices, pitfalls and potentials The Centre is...
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My experience of being a South Asian LGBTQI+ ally
Education & Development

My experience of being a South Asian LGBTQI+ ally

...family or friends who have felt safe to ‘come out’ to me or share the challenges and difficulties they are facing around acceptance, stigma and shame. I found this deeply saddening, as I believe everyone should be able to embrace their identify regardless of their protected characteristics. [Asian male couple holdings hands with the pride wristbands] Anyone can be an...
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Social Care: Past and Present
Health, Sports & Psychology

Social Care: Past and Present

...family and friends. Living in Tinsley Although it's only two miles from Darnall, life in Tinsley has its own distinctive health and social welfare issues. Talking about Care The different experiences of people caring for family members at home Carers from Minority Ethnic Groups The specific needs of carers from minority ethnic groups with emphasis on the Chinese Welfare...
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En rumbo: intermediate Spanish
Languages

En rumbo: intermediate Spanish

...family We’re going to listen to two women talking about their families. The first woman is from Spain and the second woman is from Colombia. Describing places We’re going to listen to Francisco, a Mexican man, talking about two cities: Jalapa and Veracruz. Comparing places We’re going to listen to Francisco again. This time he compares the two cities of Jalapa and...
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Social work: Effective practice with substance abusing parents
Health, Sports & Psychology

Social work: Effective practice with substance abusing parents

...family residential treatment unit with their young son. There are a range of challenges and dilemmas for both social workers and other professionals when working with families where there is problematic substance misuse affecting the lives of children. Balancing and assessing risks, needs, vulnerabilities and rights There are key dilemmas in supporting parents with...
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What does Marine LePen plan for France?
Society, Politics & Law

What does Marine LePen plan for France?

...families to France (Le Pen underplays how difficult it already is) and asylum seekers will have to make their applications at French embassies and consuls outside France. The fight against Islamic fundamentalism and terrorism will be ramped up, with the creation of a new anti-terrorist agency. ‘Intelligent protectionism’ France’s prosperity, Le Pen argues, depends...
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Sea level rise in Bangladesh
Nature & Environment

Sea level rise in Bangladesh

...family home and land where he cultivated shrimp was inundated by seawater. The family was forced to move to Shyamnagar, 15 kilometres away, where he found temporary work while the water retreated. When he returned after 4 months the saltwater had left his field unsuitable for raising shrimp, effectively ending the basis of his family’s survival. 190 people are estimated...
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