University of Exeter academic’s work named as “book of the year” by Time magazine

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 12/26/2019 - 10:36am

A poignant and timely story that addresses the current global refugee crisis, written by a University of Exeter academic, has been named as one of the “Best Children’s Books of the Year” by Time Magazine.

Lubna and Pebble, by Dr Wendy O’Shea-Meddour, is being used across the world to build empathy skills and open difficult conversations about what it means to be a refugee.

In this book, illustrated by Daniel Egneus, the main character Lubna lands in a “world of tents” and tells her best friend, a pebble, everything about her “home” and “the war”. Even in desperate times,...

National Theatre’s most popular showings to return to Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 12/26/2019 - 7:29am

After a great year of live theatre on the big screen, Vue and National Theatre are bringing some of the biggest shows of 2019 back to the big screen in Exeter for the New Year, to give viewers a second chance to see them.

Kick-starting 2020 on Thursday 9th January, Vue Exeter will be re-showing All About Eve, which tells the story of theatre legend Mango Channing, whose limelight gets stolen by Eve. From one of the most innovative theatre directors, Ivo van Hove, this is a story of jealousy and ambition.

Next to return is All My Sons starring Academy Award winner, Sally...

How to write my research paper on a difficult subject I’m bad at and get an A+

Some assignments seem impossible to complete. And if it’s a subject you know you can’t comprehend, the task appears even more daunting. But what if we told you it’s possible to get an A+ for such a paper? Here are some ideas on how to achieve that goal.

Use Online Custom Paper Help to Finish the Difficult Assignment

The easiest way to solve the problem is to have someone to write my research paper. Custom paper writing services have their blooming time nowadays. It’s a perfect deal: students pay a reasonable price to have their tasks done for them, the writers make good...

Get fit and healthy with the right slow juicer machine!

Looking for a juicer to get the fit and healthy juices? There are various kinds of juicer categories alone, and all these different juicers have you in a fizz. With so many options available, it is difficult to choose one. Juicing is a trend. Juicers are an important part of any healthy household. Drinking fresh-pressed juices helps you to lose weight, boost immunity, prevent cancer, and cleanse your system. It is easy to spend money on a juicer you will never use. Or you will just stick with a machine that only works at tackling one specific task.

The juicers are sometimes slower...

A member of the team training for water rescue

Boost for search and rescue volunteers

Authored by Sarah
Posted: Wed, 12/25/2019 - 7:01pm

Members of a volunteer search and rescue team have been handed £1,000 to help fund vital kit needed to carry out water rescues.

Exmoor Search and Rescue Team based in South Molton, Devon, has been handed the cash through Persimmon Homes South West’s Community Champions scheme.

Treasurer Derrick Reid explained: “As a team that cares about its community we have increased our skill set into water rescue primarily in flooding and swift water scenarios. However, working in these harsh environments has an impact on equipment. We are therefore looking to replace a number of our...

Can a cannabis-infused topical get me high?

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Wed, 12/25/2019 - 11:17am

Cannabis-infused topicals are the perfect solution for those who want to benefit from all of the health-enhancing effects linked to the drug without actually ingesting cannabis. Topicals come in many different shapes and sizes, ranging from infused creams and lotions to bath bombs.

Provacan is a UK based brand that specializes in creating high-quality CBD products and is a great place to buy CBD paste in the UK, as well as many other CBD-infused topicals. An increasing number of people are swapping out their natural skincare products for CBD infused version, in an attempt to keep...

Where can I find cheap CBD vape oil online?

Vaping has become extremely popular over the last few years, with an increasing number of people looking for an alternative to smoking cigarettes. The rise in the use of CBD as a dietary supplement has coincided with this trend and resulted in CBD vapes, allowing you to combine the health benefits of CBD with the fun of vaping.

More and more people are turning to CBD as an all-natural supplement option than ever before as a result of continuous research into its potential health benefits. While CBD oils remain the most popular form of CBD, products such as vape oils are quickly...

3 top plusses of the shisha pen

Have you been using shisha pens for a while? Hopefully, you had a wow experience! You see, there are many people who still think that shisha pens are not a good option for them. They are absolutely wrong. Well, there are plusses that are linked to the use of shisha pens from a recognised brand . If you have used some of them, then you can confidently attest that they are good.

Let us have a look at the various advantages of using shisha pens that regular cigarette smokers do not leverage. If you were unsure of whether to switch to shisha pens, then this is your golden opportunity...

Perfect New Year's Eve party outfit ideas

Here we are in December and it's time to design that New Year's outfit. First, we must emphasize that the outfit depends on where you will celebrate the New Year. Today we are going to give you 8 great ideas for a New Year's outfit if you are going to a party. In the shops, you will find what we normally expect from New Year's collections - gold, silver, sequins, plush, etc. But this year is dominated by gold. If you don't want a gold dress, remember to add something gold – it could be a purse, a belt or even a gold eye shadow.

Jewelry

With good jewelry, you will...

Benefits of Martial Arts for Muscle Gain

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 12/24/2019 - 4:29pm

Usually, when someone mentions muscle gain, people immediately think the gym, heavy lifting and a strict diet. However, the reality is a bit different. While it is true that you can increase your muscle mass with previously-mentioned activities, the fact remains that those are not the only ways you can do so.

For instance, martial arts are a great option for anyone looking to tone down their figure and increase muscle gain in the healthiest of ways. Since martial arts are so much more than just a sport, they’re proven to be very beneficial not just for the physical but mental well-...

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