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How can authorities plan for an unexpected terrorist tactic?
Society, Politics & Law

How can authorities plan for an unexpected terrorist tactic?

...course, it is always far easier to recognize the ‘unexpected’ after it has happened, but identifying it beforehand is far harder. None the less, that difficult role is exactly what homeland security is for – its key rationale. So why then was Parliament’s security (mostly) effective – although one policeman tragically lost his life – while security on...
Are there other responses to urban terror than just more bollards?
Society, Politics & Law

Are there other responses to urban terror than just more bollards?

...courses and public awareness campaigns will be vital. Third, a clear implementation gap is emerging in many countries in the prioritisation of locations that are protected. It is incredibly difficult to cost accurately for designed-in security. Hence a business case for measures that are solely associated with terrorism can be hard to build. Developers are, in most cases,...
Rod Stewart was a 1970s ally
History & The Arts

Rod Stewart was a 1970s ally

...course, it is his voice, which so convincingly delivers a wide range of emotion, from callousness and exuberance, through anger and whimsy, to hurt and self-deprecating mockery. Elton John summed it up in his acceptance speech at the 2013 BRITs Icon Award Show. Stewart, he said, is “the greatest singer that rock ‘n’ roll has ever had.” What is sometimes...
On the inside of the rebellion against climate change
Nature & Environment

On the inside of the rebellion against climate change

...course, a creative culture does not mean that XR as an organisation is not open to scientific evidence. Far from it, XR has the support of hundreds of scientists from all areas of the academic spectrum, and its campaign message of what is needed to address the problems is informed by analysis and evaluation of the facts. The creative culture serves to engage people from...
Sea level rise in Looe, Cornwall
Nature & Environment

Sea level rise in Looe, Cornwall

...course. The harbour authority consulted with the local community to devise the Looe adaption plan (Looe Flood Protection Project, 2019). This local participation is key to addressing sea-level rise adaption across the world and has been central to devising the plan in Looe. The plan has now expanded to input by Cornwall Council and Department for Environment and Rural...
What are your views about technologies to support and assess writing skills?
Education & Development

What are your views about technologies to support and assess writing skills?

...rtf, or txt file. • Access this URL (OU TeSLA): https://moodle.ouuk.tesla-project.eu/course/view.php?id=25&_code=openlearn • Complete the questionnaire (2 pages long, will take approx 15 mins to complete). • Upload your essay. That's it - well done! If you have any questions about this study, please contact ale.okada@open.ac.uk Thank you for participating!...
The Silver Bridge Disaster: Eyebars in suspension
Science, Maths & Technology

The Silver Bridge Disaster: Eyebars in suspension

...course, clearly specified in the engineering plans. Bill Connery This sheet here shows you the assembly of the eyebar and the number of bars that are in the assembly which the pin goes through. Narration Once assembled, multiple eyebar chains need to be used, for safety, because there’s always the danger of failure in an individual eyebar - as you can see in part two....
Explore the baking and culture of Europe: Germany
Languages

Explore the baking and culture of Europe: Germany

...course, Germany. There are strict regulations covering the quantities of kirschwasser, whipped cream, buttercream and cocoa in this triple-layer celebration cake. Image: Till Westermayer under Creative Commons license Der Stollen Stollen originates from Dresden, where Christstollen have been baked at Christmas since 1486. This traditional spicy yeast cake contains butter,...