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Contrary to popular belief, Lorem Ipsum is not simply random text. It has roots in a piece of classical Latin literature from 45 BC, making it over 2000 years old. Richard McClintock, a Latin professor at Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia, looked up one of the more obscure Latin words, consectetur, from a Lorem Ipsum passage,… Read more »

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MSI: Abortion - Whose Right? Whose Choice? Who Cares?
MSI: Abortion – Whose Right? Whose Choice? Who Cares?

According to the latest World Health Organisation figures, an estimated 68,000 women die every year as a result of unsafe ‘backstreet’ abortions, with thousands more suffering permanent disability. This is an intolerable situation for any civilised society. An unwanted pregnancy is almost always a cause for extreme stress but when denied access to a safe… Read more »

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ESRC: Children stressed six month before starting school.
ESRC: Children stressed six month before starting school.

The first few days at school can be an anxious time as children face the challenge of a new environment and making new friends but according to new research funded by the Economic and Social Research Council, children show signs of stress three to six months before term even starts. The researchers, led by Dr… Read more »