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Electrical Discharge Wire Cutting (EDWC) and Sawing (EDS)
Science, Maths & Technology

Electrical Discharge Wire Cutting (EDWC) and Sawing (EDS)

...economical, and up to 36 h of cutting can be obtained from a 2.25 kg reel of 0.2 mm copper wire. Wire diameters range from 0.03 to 0.30 mm, and speeds from 2.5 to 150 mm s-1. Cutting forces are low, hence fixing of the workpiece is cheap and simple. Workpieces up to 1 tonne are possible on some machines. Materials: Any electrically conducting material, irrespective of...
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Article 5 mins
How we live is seen as a justification: Why the French way of life became a target
Society, Politics & Law

How we live is seen as a justification: Why the French way of life became a target

...economic prosperity of peace. The tragedy of the attacks in Paris gives us an occasion for our society to pay attention to what makes it what it is – and to how lucky we are to live within it. We’re so used to our liberty that we’ve become divided to such a point that we’ve forgotten what brings us together. Of course, we can disagree on choices about the economy,...
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Climate change and alternative living: issues of adaptation and sustainability
Nature & Environment

Climate change and alternative living: issues of adaptation and sustainability

...economic benefits. Climate change affords the opportunity to explore an alternative living option. One such option is a return to indigenous habitation. Indigenous refers to the natural occurrences at a local place. Localised climate change offers the potential for indigenous adaptation and retreat. For example, changing farming methods to meet the challenges of...
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Article 10 mins
Is Mental Health ‘All in the Mind’?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Is Mental Health ‘All in the Mind’?

...economic crises would lead to an increase in the suicide rate. Similarly, recent studies e.g. (McManus et al., 2009) have shown that the rate of psychotic disorders can be as much as four times greater in the poorer households compared to those that are better off, whilst rates of anxiety and depression can be twice as great in the lower income households. There is still...
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Business Bursts: Failure
Health, Sports & Psychology

Business Bursts: Failure

...economic slump there were new opportunities for new kinds of businesses, often technologically driven, to develop. At the moment we don’t seem to be seeing that. James Fleck There are a number of factors that can lead to business failure. The most straightforward I guess is simple lack of cashflow, that the firm doesn’t have enough money to pay ongoing bills or wages,...
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Participatory development in action
Society, Politics & Law

Participatory development in action

...economics, social relations and gender. To complete the album, Dr Helen Yanacopulos of The Open University's Development Policy and Practice unit explains the choice of some of the case studies provided, and unpicks some of the issues that emerge. This material is taken from The Open University course TU871 Development: context and practice... Participatory development...
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Audio 1 hr 36 mins
A Buen Puerto: Fast Forward in Spanish
Languages

A Buen Puerto: Fast Forward in Spanish

...economic aspects of flamenco. Whereas artists used to have a lowly status, that's now changed. They no longer have to jump for the person who "pays the piper". New flamenco New directions in flamenco: practioners talk about how it has assimilated elements from other cultures, from pop music and other musical styles. Includes the performance of a song which talks about...
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Audio 1 hr 28 mins
World in transition: Managing Resources
Nature & Environment

World in transition: Managing Resources

...economics, social relations and gender.In the bonus material Dr Helen Yanacopulos, Senior Lecturer in International Politics and Development at The Open University, provides insight into the educational value of the audio-visual material and explains the course structure. This material is taken from The Open University Course U213 International development: challenges for...
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Audio 1 hr 35 mins