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Florida just wants it over
Society, Politics & Law

Florida just wants it over

...attention to the endless stream of relentlessly derogatory ads coming from both camps. This jaw-droppingly sad exercise in lowest-common-denominator politics is now almost totally bereft of any discussion of policy except in the most abstract terms. The election is now all about surface and style, prejudices and posturing. “It’s a circus,” lamented a long-time...
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Protest Banners: Women's Suffrage
Society, Politics & Law

Protest Banners: Women's Suffrage

...attention to the banner in this example, as well as the flowers that were often part of suffrage banners, for their naturalness and beauty. The Daily Express wrote up the June 21, 1908, demo as follows: ‘The woman suffragists provided London yesterday with one of the most wonderful and astonishing sights that have ever been seen since the days of Boadicea… It is...
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How can acceptance and commitment therapy help carers in challenging times such as the COVID-19 pandemic?
Health, Sports & Psychology

How can acceptance and commitment therapy help carers in challenging times such as the COVID-19 pandemic?

...attention to the food we eat during a meal. Whilst lockdown has prevented some of these experiences, it is always possible to be more in the moment, and to then increase our awareness of this in all our daily activities. This also prevents the distress we feel when we are constantly stuck in the past or the future. A simple technique to be more in the moment is described...
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Commemorating Lord Byron on the streets of London
Languages

Commemorating Lord Byron on the streets of London

...attention to this detail from history. And just as you and I are shaped a little by the physical environment in which we live, so perhaps, the contention was, we can get a better understanding of the historical figure by standing in their literal footsteps. [Lord Byron’s Birthplace Plaque: Honors Lord Byron’s birth in Westminster, featuring an inspirational quote.]A...
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Life After Death
History & The Arts

Life After Death

...attention to a series of public talks titled ‘Ageing Well’. These 6 lectures are presented on a monthly basis and aim to facilitate your learning about agerelated changes and things we need to be mindful of, as we grow older. All the way through the ‘Ageing Well’ series we discuss how important it is to maintain a wellbalanced nutrition and hydration as well as...
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Studying natural sciences bilingually
Science, Maths & Technology

Studying natural sciences bilingually

...attention and support to each and every individual. And so, if you choose to study science in Welsh, you’re potentially getting more support from your teachers and your peers. Teacher Hear from a student: STUDENT: So why would I recommend that Welsh students take up these modules? Well, personally, I feel there’s a responsibility on the Welsh speakers to take up these...
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Stress and Burnout in Aviation
Health, Sports & Psychology

Stress and Burnout in Aviation

...attention. Risks of Burnout Given these regular and frequent daily stressors and reports of battling fatigue there is a high risk of burnout. Not only for pilots, but for trainers, instructors, cabin crew, operation controllers and air traffic controllers, amongst others in a high stress environment. Burnout is defined in ICD-11 as follows: “Burnout is a syndrome...
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Medicines and personalisation
Health, Sports & Psychology

Medicines and personalisation

...Of course, the best way to lower the risk is to reduce the need for medicines in the first place. By paying attention to the Five Pillars of Ageing, we can aim to live as healthy and independent a life as possible in older age. If we do develop health concerns later in life, the Five Pillars will still enable us to confidently manage the challenges this can bring....
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