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Myanmar: weak leadership is prompting grassroots activists to make a difference
Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy secured yet another large majority in the Myanmar parliament in the national election. But, despite the Nobel peace laureate’s party being in power since 2015, progress in the war-torn and troubled country remains hampered by both structural restraints and the absence ofContinue Reading
Lewis Hamilton ‘Terrified’ By New Istanbul Surface After Practice Slip And Slide | Formula 1 News
A frustrated Lewis Hamilton said he was baffled and terrified by the treacherous nature of the track after winding up fourth for Mercedes in Friday’s opening practice for this weekend’s Turkish Grand Prix. The 35-year-old Briton, who is seeking to seal a record-equalling seventh world title in Sunday’s race, saidContinue Reading
Why lockdowns don’t necessarily infringe on freedom
Europe is dealing with its “second wave” of COVID-19. And governments seem powerless to stem the tide. Dutch political leaders find it difficult to convince their citizens to wear face masks. A large majority of French voters think that Emmanuel Macron’s government has handled the pandemic badly. And Boris Johnson,Continue Reading
When Christmas was cancelled: a lesson from history
Christmas in 1646 was cancelled and the usual drunken merriment was banned. Wikimedia The prospect of a Christmas without large-scale celebrations is preying on minds. After the widespread cancellation of pantomimes, festive light “switch-ons” and other community activities, it seems likely that 2020’s festivities will be much more intimate affairs,Continue Reading
The Masters: World No. 1 Dustin Johnson Shares Lead With Newcomer Im Sung-jae | Golf News
Top-ranked Dustin Johnson birdied his way through Amen Corner and clung to a share of the lead with South Korea’s Im Sung-jae in Friday’s second round of the 84th Masters. Johnson, the 2016 US Open winner, started on Augusta National’s back nine and made the turn on 8-under, level forContinue Reading
Coronavirus is no longer seen as high risk by many – and that’s undermining control measures
During the era of US prohibition, illegal speakeasies thrived. And while the UK socially distances, there are similar reports of secret parties and raves today. Beyond such gatherings, there have been anecdotes of people from all walks of life ignoring advice to self-isolate, illicitly mixing with other households and refusingContinue Reading
How plague reshaped colonial New England before the Mayflower even arrived
The English believed God communicated through plague – and viewed the epidemic which decimated Algonquian territory between 1616-19 as a sign. John Eliot Preaching to the Indians, Gift of Martha J. Fleischman and Barbara G. Fleischman, 1999, The Met The Europeans who began colonising North America in the early 17thContinue Reading
Teacher motivation is vital – and COVID-19 may be hurting it
Robert Kneschke/Shutterstock During the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping students motivated as classes move online has been crucial. The role of student motivation in the process of learning is well known and is supported by research. However, the area of teacher motivation has not received as much attention. Even teachers themselves sometimesContinue Reading