Health & Fitness > Aging & Longevity How to treat insomnia in seniors

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Changes in sleeping patterns are a guaranteed part of getting old. Often, insomnia can be brought about by the natural bodily changes that occur with ageing, or by health problems associated with old age. And often, prevention is better than cure.In all cases of insomnia, the sufferer should:1. Get exercise during the day.2. ... More..

Society & Lifestyle > Feminism & Women's Rights Understanding what feminism means

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As a feminist in a post-feminist world, I find it increasingly difficult to explain to friends what I mean when I say I'm a feminist.Unfortunately, the "f" word has become tied down by the negative connotations of radical man-hating lesbians with hairy legs and shaved heads. Even women buy into this stereotype, and assume tha... More..

Relationships & Family > Love & Lust How do I get a person to fall in love with me?

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It is impossible to force someone to fall in love with you, but if you want to make it more likely that someone will notice you or be attracted to you, then the most important thing is to be confident and be yourself.Attraction is a subjective feeling, and it comes before love. It doesn't necessarily depend on making yourself... More..

Education > Learning Styles & Skills The advantages and disadvantages of the Harry Potter series in elementary schools

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Harry Potter can be a very powerful tool for learning, and below I've listed a few of the lessons that can benefit from using the books in class. The obvious pro to using this series is that children love it: it is guaranteed to grab the attention of both boys and girls at this age. One of the cons might be to do with parenta... More..

Society & Lifestyle > Feminism & Women's Rights Understanding the term "rape culture"

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Rape culture is a term used to describe a culture in which rape is common, and can be condoned through cultural attitudes and behaviours, including the way its victims are portrayed in the media, and the objectification of certain people (usually women) that seems to make their bodies open to violation.This relates to the wid... More..

Society & Lifestyle > Feminism & Women's Rights What is "systematic rape"?

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Systematic rape is the rape of large numbers of a specific population, as a tactic of war or genocide. There is no charge of "systematic rape" under international law, but it is recognised as a crime against humanity and a war crime, and past convictions have been made on the grounds of genocide.There are several reaons why a... More..

Food & Drink > Coffee How to decaffeinate coffee

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Decaffeinated coffee actually does have some caffeine - but according to US federal regulations, it should not make up more than 2.5% of the total product in order to be labelled decaffeinated.Caffeine can be removed using four main methods:- Methylene chloride processingCoffee beans can be softened in a water or steam bath a... More..

Food & Drink > Coffee How to make Turkish coffee

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The Turkish coffee maker is called "cezve", "jezve", "briki", "mbiki", "toorka" or "ibrik". It can look like a small saucepan (small enough to fit one egg inside) or like an ornate espresso maker, with long handle and lid."Turkish Grind" coffee is ground very fine, and is usually medium-roast. The powdery coffee is added to t... More..

Society & Lifestyle > Feminism & Women's Rights What is radical feminism

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Radical feminism seeks to redress the power balance between women and men in society. Rather than equalising women and men through legal processes, radical feminists believe that gender inequality must be tackled at a more fundamental level, so that patriarchal barriers are broken down, and women cease to be oppressed as a se... More..

Arts & Humanities > Classical Literature & Mythology How Sophocles' Oedipus Rex proves you can't beat the gods

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The story of Oedipus' marriage to his own mother is well-known thanks to Freud's interpretation of a son's jealous love for his mother.However, the story of Oedipus is not about incest, but about prophecy. Briefly, Oedipus' mother and father heard a prophecy at his birth that he would grow up to kill his father (King Laius of... More..

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