Boycott: Otley Burger Company
The owner, Joe Scholey, thinks it is appropriate to promote his meat burgers using images of paedophiles, sex offenders, rapists and the image of an abducted 3-year old girl.
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Humanities – anything that relates to human society and culture. Includes politics, economics, anthropology, philosophy and the spiritual.
Halloween Horror: His House
Halloween brought a collaborative effort to carve the traditional pumpkin and serve sweets to the local children dressed in costumes (that looked more endearing, than scary). I have never understood the trick or treat paradigm. Is it that they do a trick for a sweet? Or do they do a trick on you if you don’t give sweets? Well the kids don’t know either, like moths to a literal flame, they’re just after sweets I suppose.
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Sausage cassoulet
Use up any cans of beans you have in the cupboard for this classic French sausage casserole. Made in a slow cooker, it’s a great batch-cook for the freezer. credit: bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/sausage-cassoulet
Read moreBoycott: Sports Direct
There are many reasons why I boycott Sports Direct from its cheap products that play on the success of past brand names, abuse of staff and the loutish thug heading the company, Mike Ashley.
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Scarred Earth
Maps of urban areas in the UK countryside look similar to histology slides. I reflect on the impact of human activity on our planet and the scars left behind.
Read moreBoycott: Bayer (Monsanto)
I don’t even know where to begin with the extent of evil that this corporation has exerted on the environment and people. It is well-documented in online articles, books, televised documentaries. Tracking the companies that use Monsanto products is difficult e.g. Kelloggs.
Read moreMental Health: Anxiety
A brief essay on anxiety – what causes it, how it affects individuals and others, how different ways of thinking or behaving affects anxiety and how anxiety can be managed.
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Mental Health: Stress
An essay on understanding stress in terms of causes and affects, looking at the demands of daily life and how stress can be managed,
Read moreUnderstanding Mental Health
An essay describing mental health, risk factors, historical changes in care, the social context of mental health and the legal context.
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Classic ratatouille
“This moreish Mediterranean-style vegetable stew is perfect for a super-healthy midweek supper.” credit: jamieoliver.com/recipes/vegetables-recipes/classic-ratatouille
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