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Has anyone ever seen the Socratic method work, as in actually educate somebody? I doubt it. The student undergoes a version of Simon Says: teacher asks you this, you search your brain for this; teacher asks you that, you search your brain for that. The teacher’s hand goes up the victim’s mental butt to direct internal functioning. Ineffective for instruction, since a victim doesn’t function well. But enticing as a way for teachers to spend their time. They talk it up to this day.

The eight edition of the Open Government Partnership (OGP) summit, to be held in early September, is set to feature nearly 50 debates and discussions across eight stages, focusing on anti-corruption, civic space and participation therein, climate, digital technologies, justice, and democratic resilience.

TotalEnergies is buying out all remaining shares in renewable energy developer Total Eren for $1.66 billion, thus raising its stake in the firm to 100% from 30%, the French supermajor said on Tuesday. The acquisition of the 70.8% stake in Total Eren that TotalEnergies did not already own is part of the energy giant’s strategy to pursue profitable growth in the renewable energy sector. The deal follows a strategic agreement signed between TotalEnergies and Total Eren in 2017, which granted TotalEnergies... Читать дальше...

Over the coming weeks, Poundland will open or relocate nine new stores in Braehead, Frome, Torquay, Ipswich, Selby, Pontefract, Cardiff, Stafford and Ryde

Parcel, mail and e-fulfilment specialist Whistl has committed to having its efforts to reach net zero by 2045 audited by an international standards body. The United Nations-backed Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) aims to help companies across the world halve their emissions before 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions before 2050. Whistl has announced that from [...]

Sarina Bolden scored the only goal in Wellington to bring New Zealand crashing back down to earth after their 1-0 win in the opening match of the tournament. It was the Philippines' first win at a World Cup, women's or men's, and the result blew Group A wide open. New Zealand face Switzerland in the last round of matches on Sunday, the same day the Philippines play Norway, with everything still to play for. "It was heartbreaking, I could see tears in my players' eyes," said Klimkova. "I know... Читать дальше...

1. Gregg Wallace breaks silence to defend his 'human meat' show as fans left horrified  Daily Record
2. ‘The anger of it will linger for years’ – is The British Miracle Meat the most disturbing TV satire ever?  The Guardian
3. MasterChef's Gregg Wallace surprises viewers with fake Channel 4 doc  Digital Spy
4. Channel 4 viewers bamboozled by Gregg Wallace mockumentary about 'eating human meat'  The Independent
5. Gregg Wallace: The British Miracle Meat review – this look... Читать дальше...

Welcome, fellow watch enthusiasts and curious newcomers alike, to the fascinating world of luxury timepieces. Think of this post as your personal guide to navigating the spellbinding universe of high-end watches. Whether you’re just dipping your toes into the pool of luxury watches or you’re a seasoned collector with a diverse portfolio, we’ve got you covered. Luxury Watch Market Overview Enter the universe of luxury watches, a captivating domain where craftsmanship meets innovation and style crosses path with heritage. Читать дальше...

Oli London, 33, spent £233,000 to become a real-life Barbie doll, now he's de-transitioning to "live as Ken". He splurged a fortune on 32 cosmetic surgeries and procedures

Asian Paints' shares fell over 4% after the release of the June quarter earnings, which saw a consolidated net profit of INR1,550.37 crore ($208.71m), up 52.5% YoY. Consolidated revenue from operations increased almost 7% YoY to INR9,182.31 crore. The slump in the stock was mainly due to profit-booking as the data showed strong performance and was already priced in. The company had seen double‐digit volume and healthy value growth in the Indian decorative business; however, the international business... Читать дальше...

A RACING scandal has erupted with a jockey getting hit with a ‘colossal’ cocaine ban.

India's central government has collected the highest amount of taxes from tobacco and tobacco products from the populous states Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that taxes from cigarettes, pan masala and allied products account for approximately 2.39% of gross tax revenue for 2022-23.

By Yamikani Yapuwa Blantyre, July 24: Blantyre Water Board (BWB) has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with University of Malawi (UNIMA) where the board would be using UNIMA’s laboratories for water testing with the latter sending chemistry students for internship. Speaking at the signing ceremony on Monday in Blantyre, BWB Chief Executive (CEO), Dr Robert […]

Former Vice President Pence has said he's confident that he'll meet the donor threshold to appear in the first Republican primary debate.

Rohit Sharma took to Instagram and shared a cryptic post drawing similarties between Mumbai and Trinidad.

Sinnwell was last seen on her Ring camera and was believed to have been on her way to a Target store to return a backpack.

Officials ruled out a rare predatory attack, which suggests the marathon runner died following a chance bear encounter while likely running or walking.

Revenue from operations during the quarter falls marginally to Rs 1,348 crore, compared with Rs 1,378 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.

1. M5 traffic live updates: Crash closes lane and brings delays  Somerset Live
2. M49 lane closed after crash near Bristol  Bristol Live
3. M42 lorry crash near BHX as air ambulance at scene - updates  Birmingham Live
4. M40 live as huge crash involving three lorries and a car shuts road  Coventry Live
5. Driver taken to hospital after multi-vehicle crash on M40  Coventry Live
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The Met Office forecasts "persistent rain" on Wednesday afternoon for most of the country and, with flood warnings still in place, the service notes precipitation as a "watch point" this week

1. Pensioner injured after woman falls from shopping centre balcony in Bromley  Sky News
2. Paramedics rush to busy shopping centre after woman in her 20s 'falls from balcony onto pensioner' in her 80s  Daily Mail
3. Woman in her 20s ‘falls from balcony onto shopper’ at The Glades shopping centre as paramedics rush both to...  The Sun
4. Woman ‘falls from shopping centre balcony’ onto pensioner  Kent Online
5. Woman plunges from balcony 'onto pensioner' at popular shopping... Читать дальше...

Tens of millions have been wiped from the wealth of the founders of WANdisco after shares in the scandal-hit tech business plummeted 96% as its stock was re-admitted to trading for the first time in months.

Jessica Cox, the world’s first licensed pilot without arms, gave a talk at Chicago’s AeroStar Avion Institute to show what “the Impossible Airplane” would look like

Satellites will soon be used to keep an independent eye on airborne planes, under a deal agreed between ESA and Spire Global, a company that provides space-based data, analytics and space services.