Life is full of risks and uncertainties and, if you worried about every little potential problem, you would never get out of bed in the morning. So which risks should you avoid and which should you take? How do you weigh up the relative dangers?
Now there is a web site which makes it all clear: [...]
Entries from December 2008
How Uncertain Are You?
December 22nd, 2008 · No Comments · Learning Resources, Science And Nature
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Cloisters 22 — Winter 2008/09 Now available
December 18th, 2008 · No Comments · Anthropology and Archaeology, Astronomy, Cloisters Magazine, Researching Herbal Remedies: The Science behind the Old Wives' Tales, Science And Nature, Your Story - Writing a Life
Cloisters 22, the latest edition of our magazine is out now. It’s our Christmas edition, with lots more to get your brain teeth into, while your dentures tackle another mince pie. If you want to make any comments please add them to this post.
Have a jolly old Christmas, and a romping New Year. We’re taking [...]
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Education is the key to long life.
December 10th, 2008 · No Comments · Adult Learning
Edna Parker died recently, aged 115 years. The Shelbyville, Indiana, resident attributed her long and healthy life to “more education.” She was a pioneer of women’s education, graduating in 1911 from Franklin College. The message is clear: sign up for a course now and live longer.
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