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Reporting in the fog of an attack
History & The Arts

Reporting in the fog of an attack

...care less. Exclusivity in today’s second-by-second news cycle lasts moments at best. Channel 4's +1 service blanking out the claims made on @Channel4News pic.twitter.com/GmP7QV5CY6 — Duncan Golestani (@DuncanGolestani) March 22, 2017 Added to this is the need to have impact – to demonstrate the value of your programme or news feed above all others. And this is...
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How Trump's 'fire and fury' threatens to destabilise the Asian Pacific region
Society, Politics & Law

How Trump's 'fire and fury' threatens to destabilise the Asian Pacific region

...careful to provide an exit strategy for North Korea. By contrast, there are several critical errors with Trump’s approach. It is imperative to allow leaders like Kim the space and flexibility to back down with some semblance of dignity. Irrespective of his character, political collapse in North Korea would be dangerous for the world – and disastrous for the region....
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Coronavirus: How can athletes get through this period of isolation?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Coronavirus: How can athletes get through this period of isolation?

...cares’ attitude. Burnout in the future is a real problem with a compressed schedule being a feature of sport over the next couple of years. Burnout is also linked to the increased stress and anxiety that athletes may be currently experiencing. What can athletes be doing? Be resilient. Resilience is the key, as how athletes adapt now will impact on how they perform in...
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Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) and Grinding (EDG)
Science, Maths & Technology

Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) and Grinding (EDG)

...careful tool design. Normal production tolerance is ±0.025 mm but ±0.005 mm is possible under ideal conditions. Corner radii of 0.4 mm are possible. Surface finish depends on production parameters, but is typically in the range Ra = 1.6–4.8 µm. Mirror finishes of Ra 0.05 µm are possible, and under roughing conditions Ra may be as high as 15 µm. See Also: Grinding,...
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Messaging apps – managing relationships at a distance
Languages

Messaging apps – managing relationships at a distance

...careful to maintain our connection with them. In my research with mobile messaging users, I’ve explored how this happens in practice. For example, on a Monday morning shortly before Christmas 2021, project participant Hannah receives a message at 7:29am while she is still sleeping from her old friend Hazel. [whatsapp message, saying lovely to see you last night,...
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Some of all human knowledge: Wikipedia at 15
Digital & Computing

Some of all human knowledge: Wikipedia at 15

...cared less whether they had a Wikipedia page in 2001, now tales of politicians, celebrities, governments or corporations (or their PR firms) ham-fistedly trying to edit Wikipedia articles on them to remove negative statements or criticism regularly appear in the news. Wisdom of crowds How exactly did Wikipedia become so authoritative? Two complementary explanations stand...
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Self-managed abortion in the UK
Health, Sports & Psychology

Self-managed abortion in the UK

...cared for during telephone consultations was important to a good overall experience. Participants appreciated compassion from health professionals, and emotional support eased their anxieties about self-management. A positive initial experience helped individuals to feel supported throughout the abortion experience. Personal relationships and the comfort of the home...
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Medicine in ancient Greece and Rome
Health, Sports & Psychology

Medicine in ancient Greece and Rome

...cared for the sick, rather than those injured on the battlefield. There is still debate over whether all buildings of this shape were hospitals, or whether the rooms were storerooms. The Romans made use of home remedies, such as Cato’s universal panacea, the cabbage, for which he describes endless uses, both internal and external, from a hangover cure to treatment for...
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