tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51394319724618855042024-03-18T12:00:32.889+00:00useful in partssouth cambridgeshire (uk) based explorer - i post stuff i think is ok. sometimes i create summaries of others stuff. now & then I'll create content when inspired. it keeps me amused.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15417481703874908733noreply@blogger.comBlogger4879125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5139431972461885504.post-58583875786674678082024-03-18T12:00:00.001+00:002024-03-18T12:00:00.307+00:007min clip - How Custard Tarts (Pastel de Nata) Are Made in Portugal With A 100-Year-Old Recipe | Regional Eats<iframe width="634" height="356" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/urcPUJit0lA" title="How Custard Tarts (Pastel de Nata) Are Made in Portugal With A 100-Year-Old Recipe | Regional Eats" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe>Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12965561511459375583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5139431972461885504.post-84546408538783498272024-03-17T12:00:00.001+00:002024-03-17T12:00:00.131+00:0015min clip - 1968: Should Women Get EQUAL PAY?<iframe width="634" height="356" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2NZ96QjTrZU" title="1968: Should Women Get EQUAL PAY? | 24 Hours | Voice of the People | BBC Archive" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe>Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12965561511459375583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5139431972461885504.post-57389317902435492782024-03-15T12:00:00.001+00:002024-03-15T12:00:00.131+00:00#jesusdidn'tsay<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCCVKWdahSEjoBA4jITPZYSLHyxHxEND60J5p5IqvTh6HQlLHlZqMFpsjbzco3x_Mh4euNp2LMfeZHuUUI6qpKFiISLgreQ0bAq6pC3AD1O6h-WspytjWEN2jdrtzXFOjPkx5J1DS2nudMw7BEj0mT3WZbr7W0HYirEll2oY2TIOWebU1aAcF8WhTs_cA/s985/ignore%20the%20lord.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="742" data-original-width="985" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCCVKWdahSEjoBA4jITPZYSLHyxHxEND60J5p5IqvTh6HQlLHlZqMFpsjbzco3x_Mh4euNp2LMfeZHuUUI6qpKFiISLgreQ0bAq6pC3AD1O6h-WspytjWEN2jdrtzXFOjPkx5J1DS2nudMw7BEj0mT3WZbr7W0HYirEll2oY2TIOWebU1aAcF8WhTs_cA/w640-h482/ignore%20the%20lord.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12965561511459375583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5139431972461885504.post-74393899140730730702024-03-14T12:00:00.001+00:002024-03-14T12:00:00.143+00:00Unlocking the Power Within: The Art of Freeing Your Mind<p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><u>Introduction</u></b> - In today's fast-paced world, where distractions abound and stress levels soar, the concept of freeing your mind has never been more important. We often find ourselves trapped in the never-ending cycle of thoughts, worries, and to-do lists, but there is a way to break free and unleash the immense power of a clear, liberated mind.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXlmdDxOwPixGs9uKqcr2M3R5qs9zsAoDB1lsnebl2JW9RDvxsaAseitKltMQ18De8CgnSju-pZlSbtKlP0ZLMIX1-4AysBpx4771ac9K94HYkGbYsVDcEZm7YNdo7vm6CqIl6aXALdkzVgPmCZwQTRXSmTsjxfis8YYm5cNENoh93KnQQo4vG_MsPcIw/s5938/free%20mind%20constant-loubier-eWuc6TXc8Ok-unsplash.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3959" data-original-width="5938" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXlmdDxOwPixGs9uKqcr2M3R5qs9zsAoDB1lsnebl2JW9RDvxsaAseitKltMQ18De8CgnSju-pZlSbtKlP0ZLMIX1-4AysBpx4771ac9K94HYkGbYsVDcEZm7YNdo7vm6CqIl6aXALdkzVgPmCZwQTRXSmTsjxfis8YYm5cNENoh93KnQQo4vG_MsPcIw/w640-h426/free%20mind%20constant-loubier-eWuc6TXc8Ok-unsplash.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@constant_lb?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash">Constant Loubier</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/sunlight-and-mountains-eWuc6TXc8Ok?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash">Unsplash</a><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><u>Embrace Mindfulness</u> - </span><span style="font-family: arial;">The journey to freeing your mind begins with mindfulness. This ancient practice encourages you to be present in the moment, to observe your thoughts without judgment. By focusing on your breath, sensations, and surroundings, you can gradually detach from the mental clutter that weighs you down. Mindfulness is not about eliminating thoughts, but rather about understanding and accepting them.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><u>Declutter Your Environment</u> - </span><span style="font-family: arial;">A cluttered space often reflects a cluttered mind. Clear your physical surroundings of unnecessary chaos. A tidy, organized environment can do wonders for your mental clarity, allowing you to concentrate on what truly matters.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><u>Practice Meditation</u> - </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Meditation is like a workout for the mind. Just as you exercise your body to stay fit, you can exercise your mind to stay focused and calm. Regular meditation sessions enable you to strengthen your mental muscles, making it easier to let go of distractions and stress.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><u>Set Clear Priorities</u> - </span><span style="font-family: arial;">To free your mind, it's crucial to establish clear priorities. Determine what truly matters to you, both in the short and long term. This helps you make decisions more effortlessly, leaving less mental clutter and indecision in your wake.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><u>Embrace Creativity</u> - </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Engaging in creative activities can be a wonderful way to free your mind. Whether it's painting, writing, playing a musical instrument, or even cooking, the act of creation can transport you to a state of flow, where time seems to stand still and your worries melt away.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><u>Disconnect from Technology</u> - </span><span style="font-family: arial;">In our hyper-connected world, constant notifications, emails, and social media can become overwhelming. Schedule tech-free hours or even days to disconnect and reconnect with the real world. This digital detox can work wonders for your mental health and clarity.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><u>Seek Solitude</u> - </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Spending time alone can be a powerful way to clear your mind. Solitude provides space for introspection, self-discovery, and the chance to listen to your inner thoughts without external distractions.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><u>Practice Gratitude</u> - </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Reminding yourself of the things you are grateful for can be a great way to free your mind from negativity and stress. Each day, take a moment to acknowledge the positive aspects of your life, no matter how small they may seem.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><u>Embrace Learning</u> - </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Learning new things and expanding your knowledge can be invigorating. When you engage in learning, you open your mind to new perspectives and ideas, which can help you break free from mental ruts.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><u><b>Conclusion</b></u> - </span><span style="font-family: arial;">In a world filled with noise, freeing your mind is a precious gift to yourself. By practicing mindfulness, decluttering your environment, meditating, setting clear priorities, embracing creativity, disconnecting from technology, seeking solitude, practicing gratitude, and embracing learning, you can unlock the immense potential of your liberated mind. Take the first step today and watch your life transform as you break free from the shackles of mental clutter and anxiety.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Source: I asked Chat GPT 3.5 to " write a short article with a catchy headline on the subject of freeing your mind" and the text and post title above is what it ptoduced, to which I made some minor formatting changes and added the picture</span></p>Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12965561511459375583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5139431972461885504.post-15677406207209976082024-03-13T12:00:00.003+00:002024-03-13T12:00:00.219+00:00UK geothermal project<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="795" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-wH93Me5WTw" title="The UK is digging a geothermal well 5km deep" width="447"></iframe> <div><span style="font-family: arial;"> The system is expected to cut energy bills by 40%. It’s the UK’s first deep geothermal project in 37 years. It will tap into hot water underground to provide constant heat for greenhouses and biomes at the Eden Project in Cornwall. #uk #energy #geothermalenergy #geothermal #cornwall #energybills</span></div>Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12965561511459375583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5139431972461885504.post-32366516942785379572024-03-12T12:00:00.001+00:002024-03-12T12:00:00.131+00:0010min 10sec clip - 1949 FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW IN UNITED KINGDOM<iframe width="634" height="356" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/M3J73O03IGM" title="1949 FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW IN UNITED KINGDOM 72502" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe>Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12965561511459375583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5139431972461885504.post-42992105169834994372024-03-11T12:00:00.001+00:002024-03-11T12:00:00.248+00:008min 10sec clip - How Traditional Cornish Pasties Are Made | Regional Eats<iframe width="634" height="356" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hpMenmmvSxw" title="How Traditional Cornish Pasties Are Made | Regional Eats" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe>Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12965561511459375583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5139431972461885504.post-42475464142140964802024-03-10T12:00:00.001+00:002024-03-10T12:00:00.187+00:004min 33sec clip - 1982: RAPPING - London's Latest Craze | Oxford Road Show <iframe width="634" height="356" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wYQoXfI7zlA" title="1982: RAPPING - London's Latest Craze | Oxford Road Show | Classic BBC Music | BBC Archive" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe>Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12965561511459375583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5139431972461885504.post-36138201355821198292024-03-09T12:00:00.001+00:002024-03-09T12:00:00.200+00:002min clip - Fox News Tried Going After Denmark. Big Mistake. <iframe width="634" height="356" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JXecLXlzEXE" title="Fox News Tried Going After Denmark. Big Mistake. | NowThis" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe>Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12965561511459375583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5139431972461885504.post-86845674776876410642024-03-08T12:00:00.017+00:002024-03-08T12:00:00.133+00:00What was said before or in the 6/3/24 UK Budget - which claims were partly or wholly untrue?<p><span style="font-family: arial;">The excellent Full Fact organisation are brilliant at working out whether claims made by politicians are factually correct, or not. I thoroughly recommend you <a href="https://fullfact.org/signup/" target="_blank">sign up for their newsletter via email</a>.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The table below is summarised from their <a href="https://fullfact.org/news/2023-24-parliamentary-session/liveblog-budget-24-debt-falling/" target="_blank">recent analysis of the claims made in the 6/3/24 budget or shortly before it</a>.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">From the summary in the table below, it seems to me that politicians either choose to not be crystal clear in what they are claiming, or are unclear unwittingly. Maybe they need to set an expectation with their staff and advisors that any numbers produced to be used in public should be clear, concise and the truth?</span></p><table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="MsoTableGrid" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184;">
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Falling
Debt</b> - Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said, <i>“debt is falling in line with our
fiscal rules”</i>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Debt is not
currently falling; it is forecast to peak in 2026-28 before falling.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>2p National
Insurance cut</b> – Mr Hunt claimed that, combined with the previous 2p cut
made last autumn, this amounted to a £900 tax cut for the average employee. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The £900 is
correct, however this saving will be eaten into as personal tax thresholds
are frozen, so in real terms they reduce each year by whatever the inflation
rate is.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Disposable
Income</b> – Ahead of the Budget there were a couple of different claims
about household incomes 2010. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 15.3pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1)<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->12% increase since 2010. <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 15.3pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2)<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->In the 13 years since 2010 it grew by 11% <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><o:p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><o:p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 17.15pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1)<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Not quite by 12%<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 17.15pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2)<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->2) The 28.6% & 11% figures are correct
when looking at quarterly data for real household disposable income per
capita.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 17.15pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>£450 p.a. saving
for the average worker from the previous NI cut </b>– a claim made in advance
of the budget via an X post from the account of the Conservative Party.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Roughly true.
However, the Institute for Fiscal Studies says when the frozen thresholds for
paying NI and income tax are accounted for, someone on an average salary will
only save £130.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;">In addition, if the thresholds
remain frozen until 2027/28, as is planned, then IFS estimates the average
worker will be paying around £440 a year more in direct tax at that point,
compared with 2021.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>“25 tax
rises in this Parliament alone” </b>– a claim made on 28/2/24 on Times Radio
[1.54] by labour politician James Murray MP (Shadow Treasury minister)
repeats 25 tax rises claim<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><o:p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><o:p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Labour hasn’t
published how it arrives at the 25 claim.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>In January Full Fact was sent a list of 25 tax rises since 2019 by a labour
peer who is shadow Treasury minister.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But
the list misses out others.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The Institute
for Fiscal Studies told Full Fact that counting the number of specific tax
rises </span><i style="font-family: arial;">“isn’t very interesting or meaningful”</i><span style="font-family: arial;">. </span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial;">What’s more significant is that this is
</span><i style="font-family: arial;">“the biggest tax-raising parliament in modern times”</i><span style="font-family: arial;">.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>“7 consecutive
quarters of no growth”</b> – on overall GDP - claims Labour MP Sarah Owen at
PM’s Questions on 28/2/24<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Statement as quoted unclear, not true for GDP overall.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ms
Owen has since clarified on social media that she was referring GDP per
capita growth, though she did not specify this in her question. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;">GDP overall has
fallen over the past two consecutive quarters but has seen some periods of
limited growth within the past seven quarters. </span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial;">However, GDP per capita has either decreased
or seen zero growth over the last seven consecutive quarters.</span></p>
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is ‘continuing to fall’</b> – Say PM Rishi Sunak at the 28/2/24 PM’s Questions.<b>
<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Note - Inflation
is measured by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) in two main ways—CPI,
which stands for Consumer Prices Index, which measures the change in the
price of everyday goods and services, and CPIH, which measures this as well
as owner-occupier housing costs and Council Tax.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><o:p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Not quite
true.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Inflation is measured in two
ways, CPI and CPIH.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The ONS considers
CPIH the more comprehensive measure of inflation. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;">CPI inflation
has fallen by 7.1 percentage points since October 2022. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">CPIH has fallen 5.4
percentage points. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Both measures have levelled off over the last three
months, so arguably aren’t quite “continuing to fall”</span>..</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><o:p></o:p></p>
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line-height: var(--cib-type-body1-line-height); margin: 12px 0px 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; word-break: break-word;"><a class="tooltip-target" data-citationid="35765ade-0099-9a46-a0ea-791c4eaea2f4-7-group" h="ID=SERP,5045.1" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXYGTZU-ecg" style="border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; position: relative; text-decoration-color: var(--cib-color-foreground-neutral-tertiary); text-decoration-style: dotted; text-underline-offset: 3px;" target="_blank">Greedy jobs are those that demand long and unpredictable hours from those who wish to succeed in them</a><a aria-label="1: " class="ac-anchor sup-target" data-citationid="35765ade-0099-9a46-a0ea-791c4eaea2f4-5" h="ID=SERP,5045.1" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXYGTZU-ecg" style="position: relative;" target="_blank"><span style="align-items: center; border-radius: var(--cib-comp-message-citation-border-radius); color: var(--cib-color-foreground-accent-primary); display: inline-flex; font-size: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-size); font-variation-settings: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-variation-settings); font-weight: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-weight); height: 14px; justify-content: center; line-height: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-line-height); margin: 0px 2px; min-width: 14px; outline: transparent solid 1px; position: relative; text-decoration-color: transparent; top: -1px; vertical-align: top;">1</span></a><a aria-label="2: " class="ac-anchor sup-target" data-citationid="35765ade-0099-9a46-a0ea-791c4eaea2f4-7" h="ID=SERP,5045.1" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUqKvZOzhQs" style="position: relative;" target="_blank"><span style="align-items: center; border-radius: var(--cib-comp-message-citation-border-radius); color: var(--cib-color-foreground-accent-primary); display: inline-flex; font-size: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-size); font-variation-settings: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-variation-settings); font-weight: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-weight); height: 14px; justify-content: center; line-height: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-line-height); margin: 0px 2px; min-width: 14px; outline: transparent solid 1px; position: relative; text-decoration-color: transparent; top: -1px; vertical-align: top;">2</span></a>. <a class="tooltip-target" data-citationid="35765ade-0099-9a46-a0ea-791c4eaea2f4-11-group" h="ID=SERP,5045.1" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUqKvZOzhQs" style="border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; position: relative; text-decoration-color: var(--cib-color-foreground-neutral-tertiary); text-decoration-style: dotted; text-underline-offset: 3px;" target="_blank">They are often found in high-pressure, high-paying sectors such as law, finance, consulting, and medicine</a><a aria-label="2: Greedy jobs are those that demand long and unpredictable hours from those who wish to succeed in them12" class="ac-anchor sup-target" data-citationid="35765ade-0099-9a46-a0ea-791c4eaea2f4-9" h="ID=SERP,5045.1" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUqKvZOzhQs" style="position: relative;" target="_blank"><span style="align-items: center; border-radius: var(--cib-comp-message-citation-border-radius); color: var(--cib-color-foreground-accent-primary); display: inline-flex; font-size: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-size); font-variation-settings: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-variation-settings); font-weight: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-weight); height: 14px; justify-content: center; line-height: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-line-height); margin: 0px 2px; min-width: 14px; outline: transparent solid 1px; position: relative; text-decoration-color: transparent; top: -1px; vertical-align: top;">2</span></a><a aria-label="3: Greedy jobs are those that demand long and unpredictable hours from those who wish to succeed in them12" class="ac-anchor sup-target" data-citationid="35765ade-0099-9a46-a0ea-791c4eaea2f4-11" h="ID=SERP,5045.1" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0qtQe6F76Q" style="position: relative;" target="_blank"><span style="align-items: center; border-radius: var(--cib-comp-message-citation-border-radius); color: var(--cib-color-foreground-accent-primary); display: inline-flex; font-size: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-size); font-variation-settings: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-variation-settings); font-weight: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-weight); height: 14px; justify-content: center; line-height: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-line-height); margin: 0px 2px; min-width: 14px; outline: transparent solid 1px; position: relative; text-decoration-color: transparent; top: -1px; vertical-align: top;">3</span></a>. <a class="tooltip-target" data-citationid="35765ade-0099-9a46-a0ea-791c4eaea2f4-15-group" h="ID=SERP,5045.1" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUqKvZOzhQs" style="border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; position: relative; text-decoration-color: var(--cib-color-foreground-neutral-tertiary); text-decoration-style: dotted; text-underline-offset: 3px;" target="_blank">Greedy jobs are a major factor behind the gender pay gap, as they tend to penalize workers who value flexibility and work-life balance</a><a aria-label="2: They are often found in high-pressure, high-paying sectors such as law, finance, consulting, and medicine23" class="ac-anchor sup-target" data-citationid="35765ade-0099-9a46-a0ea-791c4eaea2f4-13" h="ID=SERP,5045.1" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUqKvZOzhQs" style="position: relative;" target="_blank"><span style="align-items: center; border-radius: var(--cib-comp-message-citation-border-radius); color: var(--cib-color-foreground-accent-primary); display: inline-flex; font-size: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-size); font-variation-settings: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-variation-settings); font-weight: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-weight); height: 14px; justify-content: center; line-height: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-line-height); margin: 0px 2px; min-width: 14px; outline: transparent solid 1px; position: relative; text-decoration-color: transparent; top: -1px; vertical-align: top;">2</span></a><a aria-label="4: They are often found in high-pressure, high-paying sectors such as law, finance, consulting, and medicine23" class="ac-anchor sup-target" data-citationid="35765ade-0099-9a46-a0ea-791c4eaea2f4-15" h="ID=SERP,5045.1" href="https://www.wordstream.com/blog/ws/2022/02/01/headline-examples" style="position: relative;" target="_blank"><span style="align-items: center; border-radius: var(--cib-comp-message-citation-border-radius); color: var(--cib-color-foreground-accent-primary); display: inline-flex; font-size: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-size); font-variation-settings: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-variation-settings); font-weight: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-weight); height: 14px; justify-content: center; line-height: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-line-height); margin: 0px 2px; min-width: 14px; outline: transparent solid 1px; position: relative; text-decoration-color: transparent; top: -1px; vertical-align: top;">4</span></a>.</p><p style="font-size: var(--cib-type-body1-font-size); font-variation-settings: var(--cib-type-body1-font-variation-settings); font-weight: var(--cib-type-body1-font-weight); line-height: var(--cib-type-body1-line-height); margin: 12px 0px 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; word-break: break-word;">But greedy jobs are not only bad for women. They are also bad for men, families, communities, and the planet. Greedy jobs can have negative effects on both individuals and society, such as:</p><ul style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; margin: 12px 0px 0px; padding-inline-start: 24px;"><li><a class="tooltip-target" data-citationid="35765ade-0099-9a46-a0ea-791c4eaea2f4-20-group" h="ID=SERP,5045.1" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0qtQe6F76Q" style="border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; position: relative; text-decoration-color: var(--cib-color-foreground-neutral-tertiary); text-decoration-style: dotted; text-underline-offset: 3px;" target="_blank">Stress, burnout, health problems, and reduced well-being</a><a aria-label="3: " class="ac-anchor sup-target" data-citationid="35765ade-0099-9a46-a0ea-791c4eaea2f4-20" h="ID=SERP,5045.1" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0qtQe6F76Q" style="position: relative;" target="_blank"><span style="align-items: center; border-radius: var(--cib-comp-message-citation-border-radius); color: var(--cib-color-foreground-accent-primary); display: inline-flex; font-size: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-size); font-variation-settings: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-variation-settings); font-weight: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-weight); height: 14px; justify-content: center; line-height: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-line-height); margin: 0px 2px; min-width: 14px; outline: transparent solid 1px; position: relative; text-decoration-color: transparent; top: -1px; vertical-align: top;">3</span></a></li><li><a class="tooltip-target" data-citationid="35765ade-0099-9a46-a0ea-791c4eaea2f4-23-group" h="ID=SERP,5045.1" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0qtQe6F76Q" style="border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; position: relative; text-decoration-color: var(--cib-color-foreground-neutral-tertiary); text-decoration-style: dotted; text-underline-offset: 3px;" target="_blank">Income inequality, gender inequality, social exclusion, and environmental degradation</a><a aria-label="3: " class="ac-anchor sup-target hover" data-citationid="35765ade-0099-9a46-a0ea-791c4eaea2f4-23" h="ID=SERP,5045.1" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0qtQe6F76Q" style="position: relative;" target="_blank"><span style="align-items: center; border-radius: var(--cib-comp-message-citation-border-radius); color: var(--cib-color-foreground-accent-primary); display: inline-flex; font-size: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-size); font-variation-settings: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-variation-settings); font-weight: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-weight); height: 14px; justify-content: center; line-height: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-line-height); margin: 0px 2px; min-width: 14px; outline: transparent solid 1px; position: relative; text-decoration-color: transparent; top: -1px; vertical-align: top;">3</span></a></li><li><a class="tooltip-target" data-citationid="35765ade-0099-9a46-a0ea-791c4eaea2f4-28-group" h="ID=SERP,5045.1" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUqKvZOzhQs" style="border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; position: relative; text-decoration-color: var(--cib-color-foreground-neutral-tertiary); text-decoration-style: dotted; text-underline-offset: 3px;" target="_blank">Loss of creativity, innovation, and diversity in the workforce</a><a aria-label="2: " class="ac-anchor sup-target" data-citationid="35765ade-0099-9a46-a0ea-791c4eaea2f4-26" h="ID=SERP,5045.1" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUqKvZOzhQs" style="position: relative;" target="_blank"><span style="align-items: center; border-radius: var(--cib-comp-message-citation-border-radius); color: var(--cib-color-foreground-accent-primary); display: inline-flex; font-size: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-size); font-variation-settings: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-variation-settings); font-weight: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-weight); height: 14px; justify-content: center; line-height: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-line-height); margin: 0px 2px; min-width: 14px; outline: transparent solid 1px; position: relative; text-decoration-color: transparent; top: -1px; vertical-align: top;">2</span></a><a aria-label="3: " class="ac-anchor sup-target" data-citationid="35765ade-0099-9a46-a0ea-791c4eaea2f4-28" h="ID=SERP,5045.1" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0qtQe6F76Q" style="position: relative;" target="_blank"><span style="align-items: center; border-radius: var(--cib-comp-message-citation-border-radius); color: var(--cib-color-foreground-accent-primary); display: inline-flex; font-size: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-size); font-variation-settings: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-variation-settings); font-weight: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-weight); height: 14px; justify-content: center; line-height: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-line-height); margin: 0px 2px; min-width: 14px; outline: transparent solid 1px; position: relative; text-decoration-color: transparent; top: -1px; vertical-align: top;">3</span></a></li><li><a class="tooltip-target" data-citationid="35765ade-0099-9a46-a0ea-791c4eaea2f4-31-group" h="ID=SERP,5045.1" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0qtQe6F76Q" style="border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; position: relative; text-decoration-color: var(--cib-color-foreground-neutral-tertiary); text-decoration-style: dotted; text-underline-offset: 3px;" target="_blank">Erosion of trust, empathy, and solidarity among people</a><a aria-label="3: " class="ac-anchor sup-target" data-citationid="35765ade-0099-9a46-a0ea-791c4eaea2f4-31" h="ID=SERP,5045.1" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0qtQe6F76Q" style="position: relative;" target="_blank"><span style="align-items: center; border-radius: var(--cib-comp-message-citation-border-radius); color: var(--cib-color-foreground-accent-primary); display: inline-flex; font-size: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-size); font-variation-settings: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-variation-settings); font-weight: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-weight); height: 14px; justify-content: center; line-height: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-line-height); margin: 0px 2px; min-width: 14px; outline: transparent solid 1px; position: relative; text-decoration-color: transparent; top: -1px; vertical-align: top;">3</span></a></li></ul><p style="font-size: var(--cib-type-body1-font-size); font-variation-settings: var(--cib-type-body1-font-variation-settings); font-weight: var(--cib-type-body1-font-weight); line-height: var(--cib-type-body1-line-height); margin: 12px 0px 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; word-break: break-word;">So what can you do if you are stuck in a greedy job or aspire to one? Here are some possible solutions to make your work more sustainable and satisfying:</p><ul style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; margin: 12px 0px 0px; padding-inline-start: 24px;"><li>Change your mindset. Don’t fall for the myth that working longer and harder is the only way to achieve success and happiness. <a class="tooltip-target" data-citationid="35765ade-0099-9a46-a0ea-791c4eaea2f4-38-group" h="ID=SERP,5045.1" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUqKvZOzhQs" style="border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; position: relative; text-decoration-color: var(--cib-color-foreground-neutral-tertiary); text-decoration-style: dotted; text-underline-offset: 3px;" target="_blank">Recognize that there is more to life than work, and that you have the right to pursue your passions, hobbies, and relationships outside of your job</a><a aria-label="2: " class="ac-anchor sup-target" data-citationid="35765ade-0099-9a46-a0ea-791c4eaea2f4-36" h="ID=SERP,5045.1" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUqKvZOzhQs" style="position: relative;" target="_blank"><span style="align-items: center; border-radius: var(--cib-comp-message-citation-border-radius); color: var(--cib-color-foreground-accent-primary); display: inline-flex; font-size: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-size); font-variation-settings: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-variation-settings); font-weight: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-weight); height: 14px; justify-content: center; line-height: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-line-height); margin: 0px 2px; min-width: 14px; outline: transparent solid 1px; position: relative; text-decoration-color: transparent; top: -1px; vertical-align: top;">2</span></a><a aria-label="3: " class="ac-anchor sup-target" data-citationid="35765ade-0099-9a46-a0ea-791c4eaea2f4-38" h="ID=SERP,5045.1" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0qtQe6F76Q" style="position: relative;" target="_blank"><span style="align-items: center; border-radius: var(--cib-comp-message-citation-border-radius); color: var(--cib-color-foreground-accent-primary); display: inline-flex; font-size: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-size); font-variation-settings: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-variation-settings); font-weight: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-weight); height: 14px; justify-content: center; line-height: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-line-height); margin: 0px 2px; min-width: 14px; outline: transparent solid 1px; position: relative; text-decoration-color: transparent; top: -1px; vertical-align: top;">3</span></a>.</li><li>Negotiate for flexibility. Ask your employer for more options for part-time work, flexible hours, telecommuting, job sharing, or career breaks. <a class="tooltip-target" data-citationid="35765ade-0099-9a46-a0ea-791c4eaea2f4-43-group" h="ID=SERP,5045.1" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUqKvZOzhQs" style="border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; position: relative; text-decoration-color: var(--cib-color-foreground-neutral-tertiary); text-decoration-style: dotted; text-underline-offset: 3px;" target="_blank">Explain how these arrangements can benefit both you and the organization in terms of productivity, performance, retention, and morale</a><a aria-label="2: " class="ac-anchor sup-target" data-citationid="35765ade-0099-9a46-a0ea-791c4eaea2f4-41" h="ID=SERP,5045.1" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUqKvZOzhQs" style="position: relative;" target="_blank"><span style="align-items: center; border-radius: var(--cib-comp-message-citation-border-radius); color: var(--cib-color-foreground-accent-primary); display: inline-flex; font-size: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-size); font-variation-settings: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-variation-settings); font-weight: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-weight); height: 14px; justify-content: center; line-height: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-line-height); margin: 0px 2px; min-width: 14px; outline: transparent solid 1px; position: relative; text-decoration-color: transparent; top: -1px; vertical-align: top;">2</span></a><a aria-label="3: " class="ac-anchor sup-target hover" data-citationid="35765ade-0099-9a46-a0ea-791c4eaea2f4-43" h="ID=SERP,5045.1" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0qtQe6F76Q" style="position: relative;" target="_blank"><span style="align-items: center; border-radius: var(--cib-comp-message-citation-border-radius); color: var(--cib-color-foreground-accent-primary); display: inline-flex; font-size: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-size); font-variation-settings: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-variation-settings); font-weight: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-weight); height: 14px; justify-content: center; line-height: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-line-height); margin: 0px 2px; min-width: 14px; outline: transparent solid 1px; position: relative; text-decoration-color: transparent; top: -1px; vertical-align: top;">3</span></a>.</li><li>Seek support. Find allies who share your values and goals, and who can help you cope with the challenges and pressures of your work. This can be your family, friends, colleagues, mentors, or professional networks. <a class="tooltip-target" data-citationid="35765ade-0099-9a46-a0ea-791c4eaea2f4-48-group" h="ID=SERP,5045.1" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUqKvZOzhQs" style="border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; position: relative; text-decoration-color: var(--cib-color-foreground-neutral-tertiary); text-decoration-style: dotted; text-underline-offset: 3px;" target="_blank">You can also seek help from counselors, coaches, or therapists if you feel overwhelmed or stressed</a><a aria-label="2: " class="ac-anchor sup-target" data-citationid="35765ade-0099-9a46-a0ea-791c4eaea2f4-46" h="ID=SERP,5045.1" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUqKvZOzhQs" style="position: relative;" target="_blank"><span style="align-items: center; border-radius: var(--cib-comp-message-citation-border-radius); color: var(--cib-color-foreground-accent-primary); display: inline-flex; font-size: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-size); font-variation-settings: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-variation-settings); font-weight: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-weight); height: 14px; justify-content: center; line-height: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-line-height); margin: 0px 2px; min-width: 14px; outline: transparent solid 1px; position: relative; text-decoration-color: transparent; top: -1px; vertical-align: top;">2</span></a><a aria-label="3: " class="ac-anchor sup-target" data-citationid="35765ade-0099-9a46-a0ea-791c4eaea2f4-48" h="ID=SERP,5045.1" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0qtQe6F76Q" style="position: relative;" target="_blank"><span style="align-items: center; border-radius: var(--cib-comp-message-citation-border-radius); color: var(--cib-color-foreground-accent-primary); display: inline-flex; font-size: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-size); font-variation-settings: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-variation-settings); font-weight: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-weight); height: 14px; justify-content: center; line-height: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-line-height); margin: 0px 2px; min-width: 14px; outline: transparent solid 1px; position: relative; text-decoration-color: transparent; top: -1px; vertical-align: top;">3</span></a>.</li><li>Advocate for change. Join forces with other workers who want to challenge the status quo and create a more humane and equitable work culture. <a class="tooltip-target" data-citationid="35765ade-0099-9a46-a0ea-791c4eaea2f4-51-group" h="ID=SERP,5045.1" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0qtQe6F76Q" style="border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; position: relative; text-decoration-color: var(--cib-color-foreground-neutral-tertiary); text-decoration-style: dotted; text-underline-offset: 3px;" target="_blank">You can do this by forming or joining unions, associations, or movements that campaign for better working conditions, policies, and rights for workers</a><a aria-label="3: " class="ac-anchor sup-target" data-citationid="35765ade-0099-9a46-a0ea-791c4eaea2f4-51" h="ID=SERP,5045.1" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0qtQe6F76Q" style="position: relative;" target="_blank"><span style="align-items: center; border-radius: var(--cib-comp-message-citation-border-radius); color: var(--cib-color-foreground-accent-primary); display: inline-flex; font-size: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-size); font-variation-settings: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-variation-settings); font-weight: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-weight); height: 14px; justify-content: center; line-height: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-line-height); margin: 0px 2px; min-width: 14px; outline: transparent solid 1px; position: relative; text-decoration-color: transparent; top: -1px; vertical-align: top;">3</span></a>.</li><li>Explore alternatives. If you feel that your current job is incompatible with your values, needs, or aspirations, consider looking for other opportunities that align with your vision and purpose. <a class="tooltip-target" data-citationid="35765ade-0099-9a46-a0ea-791c4eaea2f4-56-group" h="ID=SERP,5045.1" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUqKvZOzhQs" style="border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; position: relative; text-decoration-color: var(--cib-color-foreground-neutral-tertiary); text-decoration-style: dotted; text-underline-offset: 3px;" target="_blank">You can do this by switching careers, starting your own business, freelancing, volunteering, or pursuing further education</a><a aria-label="2: " class="ac-anchor sup-target" data-citationid="35765ade-0099-9a46-a0ea-791c4eaea2f4-54" h="ID=SERP,5045.1" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUqKvZOzhQs" style="position: relative;" target="_blank"><span style="align-items: center; border-radius: var(--cib-comp-message-citation-border-radius); color: var(--cib-color-foreground-accent-primary); display: inline-flex; font-size: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-size); font-variation-settings: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-variation-settings); font-weight: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-weight); height: 14px; justify-content: center; line-height: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-line-height); margin: 0px 2px; min-width: 14px; outline: transparent solid 1px; position: relative; text-decoration-color: transparent; top: -1px; vertical-align: top;">2</span></a><a aria-label="3: " class="ac-anchor sup-target" data-citationid="35765ade-0099-9a46-a0ea-791c4eaea2f4-56" h="ID=SERP,5045.1" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0qtQe6F76Q" style="position: relative;" target="_blank"><span style="align-items: center; border-radius: var(--cib-comp-message-citation-border-radius); color: var(--cib-color-foreground-accent-primary); display: inline-flex; font-size: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-size); font-variation-settings: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-variation-settings); font-weight: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-font-weight); height: 14px; justify-content: center; line-height: var(--cib-type-caption2-strong-line-height); margin: 0px 2px; min-width: 14px; outline: transparent solid 1px; position: relative; text-decoration-color: transparent; top: -1px; vertical-align: top;">3</span></a>.</li></ul><p style="font-size: var(--cib-type-body1-font-size); font-variation-settings: var(--cib-type-body1-font-variation-settings); font-weight: var(--cib-type-body1-font-weight); line-height: var(--cib-type-body1-line-height); margin: 12px 0px 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; word-break: break-word;">Greedy jobs are not inevitable or desirable. They are the result of historical, economic, and cultural factors that can be challenged and changed. By making your work less greedy and more flexible, you can create a more fulfilling life for yourself and others.</p><p class="learn-more" style="align-self: flex-start; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7); color: #111111; font-family: -apple-system, Roboto, SegoeUI, "Segoe UI", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, "Microsoft YaHei", "Meiryo UI", Meiryo, "Arial Unicode MS", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-variation-settings: var(--cib-type-body1-stronger-font-variation-settings); font-weight: var(--cib-type-body1-stronger-font-weight); inset-inline-start: 1px; line-height: var(--cib-type-body1-stronger-line-height); margin-inline-end: 8px; margin: 0px; min-width: fit-content; padding-inline-end: 8px; position: relative; top: 2px; width: 273px;"><br /></p><p class="learn-more" style="align-self: flex-start; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7); color: #111111; font-family: -apple-system, Roboto, SegoeUI, "Segoe UI", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, "Microsoft YaHei", "Meiryo UI", Meiryo, "Arial Unicode MS", sans-serif; 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text-decoration-line: none;" tabindex="0" target="_blank" title="88 Headline Examples You Can't Help But Click - WordStream">4. wordstream.com</a><a class="attribution-item" data-citationid="41833dd4-4459-fab5-a2b3-09890306b4a0" h="ID=SERP,5045.1" href="https://www.grammarly.com/blog/how-to-write-a-catchy-headline-in-1-minute-and-7-seconds/" style="align-items: center; background: var(--cib-color-fill-accent-alt-primary); border-radius: var(--cib-border-radius-medium); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; display: flex; font-family: var(--cib-font-text); font-size: var(--cib-type-body1-strong-font-size); font-variation-settings: var(--cib-type-body1-strong-font-variation-settings); font-weight: var(--cib-type-body1-strong-font-weight); height: 24px; justify-content: center; line-height: var(--cib-type-body1-strong-line-height); margin-inline-end: 6px; min-width: max-content; padding: 0px 8px; text-decoration-line: none;" tabindex="0" target="_blank" title="How to Write a Catchy Headline in 1 Minute and 7 Seconds">5. grammarly.com</a><a class="attribution-item" data-citationid="a08d8b90-bac4-236b-9009-58873409f617" h="ID=SERP,5045.1" href="https://goinswriter.com/catchy-headlines/" style="align-items: center; background: var(--cib-color-fill-accent-alt-primary); border-radius: var(--cib-border-radius-medium); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; display: flex; font-family: var(--cib-font-text); font-size: var(--cib-type-body1-strong-font-size); font-variation-settings: var(--cib-type-body1-strong-font-variation-settings); font-weight: var(--cib-type-body1-strong-font-weight); height: 24px; justify-content: center; line-height: var(--cib-type-body1-strong-line-height); margin-inline-end: 6px; min-width: max-content; padding: 0px 8px; text-decoration-line: none;" tabindex="0" target="_blank" title="5 Easy Tricks to Help You Write Catchy Headlines">6. goinswriter.com</a><a class="attribution-item" data-citationid="6ba5fa7d-750b-d587-ecd8-51cc554d6cda" h="ID=SERP,5045.1" href="https://www.youtube.com/c/GrowthLab?sub_confirmation=1" style="align-items: center; background: var(--cib-color-fill-accent-alt-primary); border-radius: var(--cib-border-radius-medium); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; display: flex; font-family: var(--cib-font-text); font-size: var(--cib-type-body1-strong-font-size); font-variation-settings: var(--cib-type-body1-strong-font-variation-settings); font-weight: var(--cib-type-body1-strong-font-weight); height: 24px; justify-content: center; line-height: var(--cib-type-body1-strong-line-height); margin-inline-end: 6px; min-width: max-content; padding: 0px 8px; text-decoration-line: none;" tabindex="0" target="_blank" title="">7. youtube.com</a></div></div></div></div></span></div></div></cib-shared><span style="font-family: arial;">I asked ChatGPT4 in Microsoft's Copilot to "write a short article about greedy jobs and include an interesting headline" and the above text and post title and references is what it came up with. I added the picture</span>Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12965561511459375583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5139431972461885504.post-89861647821925449982024-03-06T12:00:00.003+00:002024-03-06T12:00:00.146+00:00Paris plants trees to reduce temperatures<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="795" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/62oHshIE8T0" title="Paris is planting climate change-resistant trees" width="447"></iframe> <div> <span style="font-family: arial;">The city wants to plant 170,000 new trees by 2026 as part of plans to make Paris more resilient to global warming. In 2022, Paris had its hottest July on record, as climate change makes heatwaves more frequent and intense. Trees can reduce local temperatures in cities by up to 12˚C. #paris #trees #climatechange #globalwarming #france</span></div>Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12965561511459375583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5139431972461885504.post-9616052311155521552024-03-05T12:00:00.001+00:002024-03-05T12:00:00.197+00:0022min 10sec clip - 1983 NUCLEAR ARMS CONTROL REGIME FILM / NUCLEAR SAFEGUARDS <iframe width="634" height="356" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/k3oL5Mh3duE" title="1983 NUCLEAR ARMS CONTROL REGIME FILM / NUCLEAR SAFEGUARDS 71972" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe>Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12965561511459375583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5139431972461885504.post-33088914869132399862024-03-04T12:00:00.004+00:002024-03-04T12:00:00.137+00:006min 50sec clip - How One Of Portugal’s Rarest Cheeses - São Jorge - Is Made On A Remote Volcanic Island | Regional Eats<iframe width="634" height="356" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lwqinLBzinU" title="How One Of Portugal’s Rarest Cheeses Is Made On A Remote Volcanic Island | Regional Eats" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe>Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12965561511459375583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5139431972461885504.post-3280022377373628102024-03-03T12:00:00.001+00:002024-03-03T12:00:00.293+00:007min 11sec clip - 1976: LIVERPOOL accents | Word of Mouth<iframe width="634" height="356" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zcpXePrrCIk" title="1976: LIVERPOOL accents | Word of Mouth | Voice of the People | BBC Archive" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe>Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12965561511459375583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5139431972461885504.post-33865756699244404042024-03-02T12:00:00.003+00:002024-03-02T12:00:00.249+00:003 years ago 1min 19sec clip from 2nd March 2021 - New Global COVID-19 Infections Go Up for 1st Time in 7 Weeks<iframe width="641" height="356" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-YTOPasI9RQ" title="New Global COVID-19 Infections Go Up for 1st Time in 7 Weeks" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe>Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12965561511459375583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5139431972461885504.post-63794501690535101892024-02-28T12:00:00.001+00:002024-02-28T12:00:00.139+00:00Palimpsest: A word with layers<p> <span style="background-color: white; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Google Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The word "palimpsest" comes from the Greek word "palimpsēstos," which means "scraped again." It originally referred to a parchment or other writing material that had been scraped clean of its original text so that it could be reused. This was done to save money, as parchment was a valuable commodity in the ancient world.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2VER56-62hXeJ3X89X1BDCh2Iz-lQerZis1uhjP3K1SHhi4-1cR-agmc4V8qYz-4QF9bDZOM11d2EIFG1GqSOI3nVw4ccfkB6SHBUYNeN-1a-aeZlz6ulRc-RovfuvrOBjel5d0Btfm9yQivVvgrzSNzABBuUcTzbc1j4dWnN8uMEq4kogE-hwYxEGgg/s2560/multiple%20layers%20matt-artz-h1AEAnu93P4-unsplash.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="2560" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2VER56-62hXeJ3X89X1BDCh2Iz-lQerZis1uhjP3K1SHhi4-1cR-agmc4V8qYz-4QF9bDZOM11d2EIFG1GqSOI3nVw4ccfkB6SHBUYNeN-1a-aeZlz6ulRc-RovfuvrOBjel5d0Btfm9yQivVvgrzSNzABBuUcTzbc1j4dWnN8uMEq4kogE-hwYxEGgg/w640-h480/multiple%20layers%20matt-artz-h1AEAnu93P4-unsplash.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@mattartz?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash">Matt Artz</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/grayscale-of-seashell-against-black-background-h1AEAnu93P4?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash">Unsplash</a><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Google Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span><p></p><p data-sourcepos="5:1-5:376" style="background-color: white; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Google Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 24px 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve; word-break: break-word;">Today, the word "palimpsest" is used more broadly to refer to anything that has multiple layers of meaning or history. For example, a city might be described as a palimpsest, with its architecture reflecting the different cultures that have inhabited it over the centuries. Or, a person's memory might be described as a palimpsest, with new experiences layering over old ones.</p><p data-sourcepos="7:1-7:50" style="background-color: white; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Google Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 24px 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve; word-break: break-word;">How to use the word "palimpsest" in a sentence</p><p data-sourcepos="9:1-9:73" style="background-color: white; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Google Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 24px 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve; word-break: break-word;">Here are some examples of how to use the word "palimpsest" in a sentence:</p><ul data-sourcepos="11:1-15:0" style="background-color: white; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Google Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 4px 0px; padding-inline-start: 36px;"><li data-sourcepos="11:1-11:136" style="margin-bottom: 10px;">The ancient palimpsests found in Egyptian monasteries have provided scholars with a wealth of information about early Christian texts.</li><li data-sourcepos="12:1-12:90" style="margin-bottom: 10px;">The city of Jerusalem is a palimpsest of sacred sites for Jews, Christians, and Muslims.</li><li data-sourcepos="13:1-13:93" style="margin-bottom: 10px;">The artist's paintings are palimpsests of her own personal history and cultural influences.</li><li data-sourcepos="14:1-15:0" style="margin-bottom: 10px;">The human mind is a palimpsest of memories, both conscious and unconscious.</li></ul><p data-sourcepos="16:1-16:67" style="background-color: white; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Google Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 24px 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve; word-break: break-word;">Here are some tips for using the word "palimpsest" effectively:</p><ul data-sourcepos="18:1-21:0" style="background-color: white; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Google Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 4px 0px; padding-inline-start: 36px;"><li data-sourcepos="18:1-18:78" style="margin-bottom: 10px;">Use it to describe something that has multiple layers of meaning or history.</li><li data-sourcepos="19:1-19:77" style="margin-bottom: 10px;">Avoid using it to describe something that is simply complex or complicated.</li><li data-sourcepos="20:1-21:0" style="margin-bottom: 10px;">Be mindful of the context in which you are using the word. For example, you might not want to use it in a formal or academic setting unless you are sure that your audience will understand its meaning.</li></ul><p data-sourcepos="22:1-22:77" style="background-color: white; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Google Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 24px 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve; word-break: break-word;">Here are some examples of how to use the word "palimpsest" in a creative way:</p><ul data-sourcepos="24:1-27:0" style="background-color: white; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Google Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 4px 0px; padding-inline-start: 36px;"><li data-sourcepos="24:1-24:74" style="margin-bottom: 10px;">The poet's words are a palimpsest of ancient myths and modern anxieties.</li><li data-sourcepos="25:1-25:79" style="margin-bottom: 10px;">The musician's compositions are a palimpsest of different musical traditions.</li><li data-sourcepos="26:1-27:0" style="margin-bottom: 10px;">The filmmaker's images are a palimpsest of personal memories and universal themes.</li></ul><p data-sourcepos="28:1-28:184" style="background-color: white; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Google Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 24px 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve; word-break: break-word;">The word "palimpsest" is a powerful tool for describing the complex and layered nature of our world. By using it effectively, you can add richness and depth to your writing and speech.</p><p data-sourcepos="28:1-28:184" style="background-color: white; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Google Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 24px 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve; word-break: break-word;">I asked google's BARD AI to "write a short article about the word palimpsestic and how to use it" and the text and post title above was what was produced, I then added the picture.</p><p data-sourcepos="28:1-28:184" style="background-color: white; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Google Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 24px 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve; word-break: break-word;"><br /></p>Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12965561511459375583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5139431972461885504.post-31471512756835577202024-02-27T12:00:00.003+00:002024-02-27T12:00:00.133+00:00Blood test that can detect 50 kinds of cancer<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="795" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OTji1Kgn5dc" title="This new blood test can detect 50 kinds of cancer" width="447"></iframe> <div> <span style="font-family: arial;">Experts say it could revolutionize cancer care. It’s called the Galleri test and it can identify cancers before symptoms appear. The UK National Health Service is testing it on 142,000 people. If successful, this trial will be extended to 1 million people next year. Doctors hope 5,000 cases could be detected early as a result. The Galleri test works by identifying changes in bits of free-floating DNA that leak from tumours into the bloodstream. #cancer #bloodtest #nhs #uk #health</span></div>Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12965561511459375583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5139431972461885504.post-27059514182363479822024-02-26T12:00:00.001+00:002024-02-26T12:00:00.151+00:0010min 44sec clip - JAPANESE ATROCITIES IN CHINA WORLD WAR II PROPAGANDA FILM<iframe width="634" height="356" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4DkV4jQI1ac" title="JAPANESE ATROCITIES IN CHINA WORLD WAR II PROPAGANDA FILM 71882" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe>Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12965561511459375583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5139431972461885504.post-81450728200276648942024-02-25T12:00:00.001+00:002024-02-25T12:00:00.195+00:0015min 12sec clip - How Authentic Pesto Is Made In Italy | Regional Eats<iframe width="634" height="356" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3gEyWSWy6ec" title="How Authentic Pesto Is Made In Italy | Regional Eats" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe>Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12965561511459375583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5139431972461885504.post-13604946708582382072024-02-24T12:00:00.044+00:002024-02-24T12:00:00.131+00:00This weeks kurfuffle in the UK Parliament<p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIfJf1y3O13FC1ZWCjZOvcNVStVc6STszq4j-Ky0GYCLdoKBEJKenH_J69-FDrwYjPZWOUXEg5CmPAxFgd5aukbNXjiWSIyA0Qrx8lPmpd-BTEhSDyz5TfD38By6HPG85ApkRBKwqBFQduYQOtcGt_h7qKJA2T4m2JmO0dv-0wI6Q53cgI7v_RgtuBkUE/s6000/protestors%20ehimetalor-akhere-unuabona-72doRdFx-Lo-unsplash.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIfJf1y3O13FC1ZWCjZOvcNVStVc6STszq4j-Ky0GYCLdoKBEJKenH_J69-FDrwYjPZWOUXEg5CmPAxFgd5aukbNXjiWSIyA0Qrx8lPmpd-BTEhSDyz5TfD38By6HPG85ApkRBKwqBFQduYQOtcGt_h7qKJA2T4m2JmO0dv-0wI6Q53cgI7v_RgtuBkUE/w640-h426/protestors%20ehimetalor-akhere-unuabona-72doRdFx-Lo-unsplash.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #f1f1f1; color: #111111; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "San Francisco", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Ubuntu, Roboto, Noto, "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; text-wrap: nowrap;">Photo by </span><a href="https://unsplash.com/@mettyunuabona?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash" style="background-color: #f1f1f1; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "San Francisco", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Ubuntu, Roboto, Noto, "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; text-decoration-skip-ink: auto; text-wrap: nowrap; transition: color 0.1s ease-in-out 0s, opacity 0.1s ease-in-out 0s;">Ehimetalor Akhere Unuabona</a><span style="background-color: #f1f1f1; color: #111111; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "San Francisco", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Ubuntu, Roboto, Noto, "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; text-wrap: nowrap;"> on </span><a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/man-in-blue-jacket-holding-red-and-white-plastic-cup-72doRdFx-Lo?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash" style="background-color: #f1f1f1; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "San Francisco", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Ubuntu, Roboto, Noto, "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; text-decoration-skip-ink: auto; text-wrap: nowrap; transition: color 0.1s ease-in-out 0s, opacity 0.1s ease-in-out 0s;">Unsplash</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">In the news this week in the UK there was quite a lot of focus on a bit of a kurfuffle that happened in Parliament on Wednesday. Sir Lindsay Hoyle, the Speaker of the House, appeared to ignore the advice of the clerks and allowed the Labour Party to effectively hijack the Scottish National Party's day of debate with a focus on a Gaza ceasefire. It appears each party wanted a ceasefire debate, but only wanted the debate to be about their kind of ceasefire.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">On the day the focus in the news media was all about SNP's, and other MPs, outrage at what the Speaker of the House had decided. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Later in the day, and over the next day, what emerged was the speaker apologising for what he'd done, but explaining such being motivated by a concern over pressure on and threats to MPs from protestors.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">In the media this then led to a debate about what level of protesting was or wasn't OK.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Predictably Suella Braverman stated that </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>"The truth is that the Islamists, the extremists, and the antisemites are in charge now". </i>Her intervention was, of course, in no way linked to her continuing capmapign to become the Conservatives next leader, albiet one in opposition, which might be seen as a small blessing.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">On the left, Sarah Lunnon, a Just Stop Oil co-founder, announced that JSO will be taking its protests to the homes of Labour MPs. In an interview on Radio 4's Today programme Sarah argued that non-violent, peaceful protest outside politician's homes was OK. And of course it is - if it doesn't unreasonably disrupt the lives of the MPs and their families.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">So singing christmas carols outside an MPs house might be described as non-violent, peaceful and reasonable. Whilst doing the same every night for a week, or between 9pm and midnight, might still be seen as non-violent, but might not be seen as entirely peaceful and not at all reasonable.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">In a year in which we'll probably have a UK election what also seemed to be missing from the debate was a discussion about what people had voted for in our democratic elections. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Susan appears appalled at the prospect of our extinction. Suella seems determined to create an environment where we feel threatened by those not like us. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Both seem to be missing the fundemental point of a democracy. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Which is that any government in power in the UK has won a majority in our system of voting and from the people who chose to vote. And they did so based on a manifesto in which they set out what they are going to do about issues - like climate change or multi-culturism.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Perhaps those protesting should focus their efforts on election time and on persuading voters to back candidates who will address the issues the protestors are protesting about. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">And after the election protestors might still want to protest, non-violently, peacefully and reasonably. But they do so in a country where the government is democratically elected, even government with opinions that the protestors don't agree with.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">This whole debate seems to have been kicked off with politicians manouevering to ensure a debate on a Gaze ceasefire was about the type of ceasefire they wanted. At the end of this week it had morphed into a dabate about what sort of protesting focused on MPs and their families was unreasonable.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">As Marina Hyde puts it in her Guardian piece today <i>"There doesn't seem a whole lot of point in saving humanity if you can't exhibit any"</i></span></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>BACKGROUND BRIEFING ON PROTEST RIGHTS IN THE UK</b> (source = a microsoft copilot response to the question "W<span style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">rite a short article summarising how uk law limits what you can and can't do in a protest"</span></span></p><p><strong style="color: #111111; font-size: var(--cib-type-title3-font-size);"><span style="font-family: arial;">Protest Powers in the UK: A Brief Overview</span></strong></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-size: 16px; font-variation-settings: var(--cib-type-body2-font-variation-settings); line-height: var(--cib-type-body2-line-height); margin: 12px 0px 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; word-break: break-word;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Protests play a vital role in our vibrant and tolerant democracy. As citizens, we have the right to gather and express our views, but these rights are not absolute. Let’s explore how UK law balances individual rights with the interests of the community during protests.</span></p><h3 style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-size: var(--cib-type-subtitle1-stronger-font-size); font-variation-settings: var(--cib-type-subtitle1-stronger-font-variation-settings); font-weight: var(--cib-type-subtitle1-stronger-font-weight); line-height: var(--cib-type-subtitle1-stronger-line-height); margin: 12px 0px 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; word-break: break-word;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial;">1. The Right to Peaceful Protest</span></strong></h3><ul style="background-color: white; color: #111111; display: flex; flex-direction: column; font-size: 16px; gap: 4px; margin: 12px 0px 0px; padding-inline-start: 24px;"><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><strong>No specific right:</strong> While there is no specific legal provision for peaceful protest, it is enshrined in the broader rights of freedom of expression and freedom of assembly.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">These rights are protected under articles 10 and 11 of the European Convention on Human Rights, which the UK has incorporated into domestic law through the Human Rights Act.</span></li></ul><h3 style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-size: var(--cib-type-subtitle1-stronger-font-size); font-variation-settings: var(--cib-type-subtitle1-stronger-font-variation-settings); font-weight: var(--cib-type-subtitle1-stronger-font-weight); line-height: var(--cib-type-subtitle1-stronger-line-height); margin: 12px 0px 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; word-break: break-word;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial;">2. Balancing Individual Rights and Community Interests</span></strong></h3><ul style="background-color: white; color: #111111; display: flex; flex-direction: column; font-size: 16px; gap: 4px; margin: 12px 0px 0px; padding-inline-start: 24px;"><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><strong>Disruption and assessment:</strong> UK law recognizes that protests should not unduly disrupt daily life. The police and wider society must strike a fair balance between individual rights and the general interests of the community.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><strong>Police assessment:</strong> Sometimes, the police inaccurately assess the level of disruption caused by a protest. To address this, a modest reset of the scales is needed.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><strong>Recent legislation:</strong> The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 aims to improve the police’s ability to manage protests. It enables them to balance protesters’ rights with the rights of others to go about their daily business while ensuring public safety.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><strong>Examples of disruptive protests:</strong> Certain protest tactics, such as halting public transport networks, obstructing roads, and preventing access to hospitals, have disproportionately impacted the public and strained resources.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><strong>Costs and safety:</strong> Protests can be costly (e.g., Extinction Rebellion’s protests) and endanger public safety (e.g., assaults on police during BLM protests).</span></li></ul><h3 style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-size: var(--cib-type-subtitle1-stronger-font-size); font-variation-settings: var(--cib-type-subtitle1-stronger-font-variation-settings); font-weight: var(--cib-type-subtitle1-stronger-font-weight); line-height: var(--cib-type-subtitle1-stronger-line-height); margin: 12px 0px 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; word-break: break-word;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial;">3. Striking the Right Balance</span></strong></h3><ul style="background-color: white; color: #111111; display: flex; flex-direction: column; font-size: 16px; gap: 4px; margin: 12px 0px 0px; padding-inline-start: 24px;"><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><strong>Challenges:</strong> Existing public order legislation is outdated and inadequate for handling disruptive protest tactics.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><strong>Aim:</strong> The new measures seek to strike a fair balance, allowing peaceful protest while safeguarding public well-being.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><strong>Police discretion:</strong> The police will have improved tools to manage protests effectively, ensuring that everyone’s rights are respected.</span></li></ul><p style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-size: 16px; font-variation-settings: var(--cib-type-body2-font-variation-settings); line-height: var(--cib-type-body2-line-height); margin: 12px 0px 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; word-break: break-word;"><span style="font-family: arial;">In conclusion, while the right to protest is fundamental, responsible and respectful protest behavior is essential to maintain harmony and protect the broader community. 📢🇬🇧</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-size: 16px; font-variation-settings: var(--cib-type-body2-font-variation-settings); line-height: var(--cib-type-body2-line-height); margin: 12px 0px 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; word-break: break-word;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Sources:</span></p><ol style="background-color: white; color: #111111; display: flex; flex-direction: column; font-size: 16px; gap: 4px; margin: 12px 0px 0px; padding-inline-start: 24px;"><li><a appearance="system-link" class="ac-anchor" h="ID=discoverbing,5015.1" href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/police-crime-sentencing-and-courts-bill-2021-factsheets/police-crime-sentencing-and-courts-bill-2021-protest-powers-factsheet" is="cib-link" style="font-size: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: arial;">GOV.UK - Protest powers: Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 factsheet</span></a></li><li><a appearance="system-link" class="ac-anchor" h="ID=discoverbing,5015.1" href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/nov/13/how-will-recent-and-future-legislation-affect-the-right-to-protest-in-the-uk" is="cib-link" style="font-size: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: arial;">The Guardian - How will recent and future legislation affect the right to protest in the UK?</span></a></li><li><a appearance="system-link" class="ac-anchor" h="ID=discoverbing,5015.1" href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/12/what-is-the-law-on-the-right-to-protest-in-the-uk" is="cib-link" style="font-size: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: arial;">The Guardian - What is the law on the right to protest in the UK?</span></a></li></ol><p><br /></p>Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12965561511459375583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5139431972461885504.post-54795631521371041602024-02-23T12:00:00.001+00:002024-03-08T07:57:50.798+00:00#jesusdidn'tsay<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAFfgow-2stUdQdB61M-EmHciilZXebIlgf5i_VF9ODyxHWlb4tAWwhkWpQ406H73fpQrdOVNbZZGvDs3Pyh3dUJbfrUaHzJgZN-iJJiG6ID1thXkEX8bWu2KZ10Dp-SpqNIJvESC_a0W4aE-q2CpKSpdD5fonmNWdEbwtj7UkuVC1M-QKx2h608Z7VHg/s739/envyoneanother.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="442" data-original-width="739" height="382" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAFfgow-2stUdQdB61M-EmHciilZXebIlgf5i_VF9ODyxHWlb4tAWwhkWpQ406H73fpQrdOVNbZZGvDs3Pyh3dUJbfrUaHzJgZN-iJJiG6ID1thXkEX8bWu2KZ10Dp-SpqNIJvESC_a0W4aE-q2CpKSpdD5fonmNWdEbwtj7UkuVC1M-QKx2h608Z7VHg/w640-h382/envyoneanother.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12965561511459375583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5139431972461885504.post-8748544062303174352024-02-22T12:00:00.000+00:002024-02-24T10:48:48.646+00:005min 38sec clip - 1972: In PAISLEY Sunday SOCCER is SINFUL | Nationwide<iframe width="634" height="356" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VjqlYoTXX40" title="1972: In PAISLEY Sunday SOCCER is SINFUL | Nationwide | Weird and Wonderful | BBC Archive" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; 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line-height: 107%;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 107%;">The prompt I
provided to the AI was “Write a short article about dramatist Caryl Churchill
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 9.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: #111111; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Caryl Churchill: A
Revolutionary Playwright</span></b><span style="color: #111111; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 9.0pt;"><span style="color: #111111; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Caryl Churchill is one of the
most influential and innovative playwrights of our time. She has written more
than 30 plays, each with a distinctive style, form, and content, that
challenge the conventions and expectations of theatre. Her plays explore a wide
range of topics, such as feminism, politics, history, science, and identity,
with a playful and poetic language that often defies naturalism and realism.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 9.0pt;"><span style="color: #111111; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #111111; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Churchill was born in London
in 1938, but moved to Montreal, Canada with her family when she was 10 years
old. She returned to England in 1957 to study English Literature at Oxford
University, where she began writing plays. <a href="https://www.writerstheatre.org/blog/caryl-churchill-revolutionizing-form-content/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">She started her career as a radio
playwright for the BBC in the 1960s, and then moved to the stage in 1972 with
her first play Owners at the Royal Court Theatre Upstairs</span></a><a href="https://www.writerstheatre.org/blog/caryl-churchill-revolutionizing-form-content/" target="_blank"><sup><span style="color: blue;">1</span></sup></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #111111; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #111111; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Churchill’s work is influenced
by various theatrical movements and traditions, such as Brechtian epic
theatre, absurdism, expressionism, and postmodernism. She has collaborated
with different theatre companies and directors, such as Joint Stock Theatre
Company, Monstrous Regiment, Max Stafford-Clark, James Macdonald, and Katie
Mitchell. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2012/sep/07/caryl-churchill-landmark-theatre" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">She has also experimented with
different forms of theatre-making, such as collective creation,
improvisation, and devising</span></a><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2012/sep/07/caryl-churchill-landmark-theatre" target="_blank"><sup><span style="color: blue;">2</span></sup></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 9.0pt;"><span style="color: #111111; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Some of Churchill’s most
acclaimed plays include:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #111111; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Cloud Nine (1979): A
comedy that satirizes colonialism and gender roles by using cross-gender
and cross-racial casting and shifting the setting from Victorian Africa
to contemporary London.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #111111; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Top Girls (1982): A
feminist play that juxtaposes the success story of a career woman with
the lives of historical and fictional women who have suffered oppression
and discrimination.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #111111; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Serious Money (1987):
A satire on the greed and corruption of the financial world in the
1980s, written entirely in rhyming verse and featuring songs and
choreography.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #111111; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">A Number (2002): A
sci-fi drama that explores the ethical and emotional implications of
human cloning through the relationship between a father and his three sons
who are genetic copies of each other.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #111111; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Love and Information
(2012): A kaleidoscopic play that consists of 57 short scenes about how
people communicate and seek knowledge in the age of information
overload.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #111111; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.research.ed.ac.uk/en/publications/traces-of-brechtian-theatre-theories-in-caryl-churchills-mad-fore" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Churchill has received numerous
awards and honors for her work, such as the Obie Award, the Laurence Olivier
Award, the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, and the Writers’ Guild of Great
Britain Award for Outstanding Contribution to Writing</span></a><a href="https://www.research.ed.ac.uk/en/publications/traces-of-brechtian-theatre-theories-in-caryl-churchills-mad-fore" target="_blank"><sup><span style="color: blue;">3</span></sup></a>. <a href="https://www.thestage.co.uk/features/caryl-churchill-at-80--celebrating-uk-theatres-ultimate-playwright" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">She has also been praised by critics
and fellow playwrights as one of the greatest living dramatists in the world</span></a><a href="https://www.thestage.co.uk/features/caryl-churchill-at-80--celebrating-uk-theatres-ultimate-playwright" target="_blank"><sup><span style="color: blue;">4</span></sup></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 9.0pt;"><span style="color: #111111; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Caryl Churchill has
revolutionized the language and form of theatre with her originality,
creativity, and courage. She has shown that theatre can be a powerful medium
to reflect on the complexities and contradictions of our society and
ourselves. She has inspired generations of theatre-makers and audiences with
her visionary and vital plays.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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Caryl Churchill: Pioneering the Rethinking of Theatre Form</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: none; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 15pt 0cm; padding: 0cm; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Introduction</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: none; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 15pt 0cm; padding: 0cm; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">In the realm of modern drama and playwriting, few names shine as brightly as Caryl Churchill. Her groundbreaking work has left an indelible mark on the world of theater, contributing significantly to the rethinking of traditional theatrical forms. With a career spanning several decades, </span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: none; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 15pt 0cm; padding: 0cm; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Churchill has consistently challenged and expanded the boundaries of what theater can be.
</span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: none; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 15pt 0cm; padding: 0cm; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">Her innovative approach to storytelling, character development, and dramatic </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">structure has had a profound influence on contemporary theater.</span></p>
<p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: none; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 15pt 0cm; padding: 0cm; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Early
Life and Career</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: none; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 15pt 0cm; padding: 0cm; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Caryl Churchill was born on September 3, 1938, in London, England. She developed an early interest in theater and studied English literature at Oxford
University. Her first play, Downstairs," was produced in 1958, but it was her later works that garnered critical acclaim and established her as a leading dramatist.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experimentation
with Structure: Churchill's most prominent contribution to the rethinking of
theater form lies in her willingness to experiment with structure. In plays
like "Top Girls" and "Cloud 9," she employed non-linear
narratives and complex timelines to challenge the conventional storytelling
format. This departure from linear storytelling allowed audiences to engage
more actively in piecing together the narrative puzzle.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Minimalist
and Versatile Settings: Churchill often uses minimalist and versatile sets,
allowing for fluid scene transitions and encouraging the audience to focus on
the characters and dialogue. This emphasis on simplicity emphasizes the
essence of theater as a medium for human interaction and dialogue.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Subversion
of Gender Norms: One of Churchill's most remarkable contributions to the
theater is her subversion of traditional gender norms. In "Cloud
9," she employed cross-gender casting, forcing audiences to confront
their preconceptions about gender roles and identity. This bold move challenged
not only theatrical conventions but societal norms as well.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Economical
Language: Churchill is known for her precise and economical use of language.
She often employs concise and impactful dialogue that cuts to the core of the
characters' emotions and relationships. This approach forces the audience to
engage more actively in deciphering the subtext of the narrative.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Short
Form Plays: In recent years, Churchill has turned her attention to short-form
plays that explore complex themes in a condensed time frame. These
"shorts" allow her to delve into societal and philosophical issues
in a succinct yet powerful manner.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: none; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 15pt 0cm; padding: 0cm; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Influence on Contemporary Theatre</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: none; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 15pt 0cm; padding: 0cm; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Caryl Churchill's impact on the theater extends beyond her innovative works. Her bold experiments with form, language, and character have inspired countless playwrights and directors to think outside the box and challenge the status quo of theater. Her exploration of gender, identity, and societal issues continues to be relevant and resonant in today's world.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: none; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 15pt 0cm; padding: 0cm; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Conclusion</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: none; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 15pt 0cm 0cm; padding: 0cm; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Caryl Churchill is a true trailblazer in the world of theater, challenging
traditional forms and inspiring a new generation of playwrights and artists to embrace experimentation and innovation. Her boldness in pushing the boundaries of what theater can be has undoubtedly contributed to the rethinking of theatrical form and enriched the world of drama with her enduring legacy. As contemporary theater continues to evolve, Churchill's
work remains a source of inspiration for those who seek to redefine the art of storytelling on the stage.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 18.0pt;"><span style="color: #1f1f1f; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Caryl
Churchill (born 1938) is a British playwright whose work has been at the
forefront of rethinking theatre form for over four decades. Her plays are
often challenging and experimental, and they explore a wide range of social
and political issues, including feminism, gender, sexuality, violence, and
war.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 18.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 18.0pt;"><span style="color: #1f1f1f; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">One of Churchill's most
significant contributions to rethinking theatre form is her use of language.
Her plays are often highly poetic and lyrical, but they can also be blunt and
direct. She is a master of subtext and ambiguity, and her plays often leave
audiences with more questions than answers.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 18.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 18.0pt;"><span style="color: #1f1f1f; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Another key aspect of
Churchill's work is her use of non-linear storytelling and multiple
perspectives. Her plays often jump back and forth in time, and they often
feature multiple characters who are telling the same story from different
points of view. This allows Churchill to explore complex issues from multiple
angles and to challenge audiences' assumptions about reality.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 18.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 18.0pt;"><span style="color: #1f1f1f; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Churchill has also been a
pioneer in the use of multimedia in theatre. Her plays often incorporate
elements such as film, video, and dance. This allows her to create visually
stunning and emotionally resonant productions that challenge traditional
notions of what theatre can be.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 18.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 18.0pt;"><span style="color: #1f1f1f; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Churchill's work has had a
major influence on contemporary theatre. Her plays are regularly performed
all over the world, and she has inspired a new generation of playwrights to
experiment with form and content.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 18.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 18.0pt;"><span style="color: #1f1f1f; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Here are some specific
examples of Churchill's contributions to rethinking theatre form:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; color: #1f1f1f; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 7.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">In
her play <i>Cloud Nine</i> (1979), Churchill uses a split
stage to represent two different time periods and two different sets of
characters. This allows her to explore the changing roles of men and
women in society over time.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; color: #1f1f1f; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 7.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">In
her play <i>Serious Money</i> (1987), Churchill uses a variety
of multimedia elements, including film, video, and live music, to create
a fast-paced and satirical look at the world of finance.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; color: #1f1f1f; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 7.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">In
her play <i>Blue Heart</i> (1997), Churchill uses multiple
perspectives and non-linear storytelling to explore the complex and
often contradictory nature of human relationships.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; color: #1f1f1f; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 7.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">In
her play <i>A Number</i> (2002), Churchill uses the science
fiction genre to explore the ethical implications of cloning and genetic
engineering.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 18.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 18.0pt;"><span style="color: #1f1f1f; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Churchill's work is
challenging and thought-provoking, but it is also deeply rewarding. She is a
master playwright who has forced us to rethink what theatre can be and what
it can do.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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