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Top 10 Most Dangerous Prisoners Ever Held In Full Sutton Prison
10 - Sean O'Callaghan Described as one of the Irish Government's most important spies operating within the Provisional IRA during the troubles of the late 20th centaury, Sean O'Callaghan was well known within the IRA organisation.
Vidello ProductionsPublished 6 months ago in CriminalLadies - be cautious in Tamarindo - potential human trafficking
A story of caution. This was a key word -potential- “bad” situation that I was able to get out of in Tamarindo. Yesterday was at the beach for the first time with my husband. Went for a walk to look at the shells as it was low tide. In my bikini, nothing else with me. Man yells from the top of the beach down at me as I’m walking. I have a drink and my hand and motion it as a cheers and keep walking. He approaches me as I move up the beach and starts talking. Most locals are kind and usually offering a service on the beach so I figure he is doing the same.
sagar dhitalPublished 6 months ago in CriminalThe Chrono Nexus
In the heart of a small town, nestled between ancient forests and rolling hills, stood an enigmatic monument known as the Chrono Nexus. Legend had it that this mysterious structure held the power to transcend the barriers of time itself, offering those brave enough to venture through its swirling portal a chance to explore the annals of history.
Raphael FernandezPublished 6 months ago in EarthJustice or Overreach?
Despite widespread objections, Kansas enacted a law in the '90s authorizing the state to detain sex offenders beyond the end of their criminal sentences. The underlying premise: protecting the general public, with children at the forefront, from future sexual assault. But did the law succeed? The law targeted offenders deemed “sexually violent predators” enabling the state to detain them in mental institutions.
Victor PopePublished 6 months ago in CriminalUnintended Homicide to Death Row
Rickie Lee Fowler's path to death row began long before he lit the match that sparked one of the most destructive wildfires in California history. By examining his traumatic childhood and violent history, we gain insight into how he became capable of such reckless cruelty.
Victor PopePublished 6 months ago in CriminalHow to overcome your mistakes
In a 2019 study, over 400 participants were enlisted to learn a mysterious, invented language. Individuals were asked about three pairs of runes— for example, which of these two characters represents an animal? Then, after a brief break, they were asked about the same rune pairs with questions flipped, as in, which of these two runes represents a non-living object? But this game had a secret— The subjects’ answers in round one determined the runes’ meanings in round two. In the first round, participants either had all their answers marked as correct no matter what, or they were forced to fail every question. This meant that at the break, every participant had the same amount of information, and in round two they were playing for real. But despite this even playing field, the successful participants from round one rose to the top of the ranks, while those cast as failures kept, well, failing. People often describe failure as a teachable moment— a necessary stumble on our way to improvement. But learning from our mistakes isn't always easy, especially when those failures are demoralizing, overwhelming, or just downright confusing. So what exactly prevents us from turning our mistakes into mastery? Perhaps the most obvious hurdle to learning from failure is how painful it can be. People generally want to think of themselves as capable and competent, and experiencing failure threatens that self-image. In a survey following a replication of the rune study, participants in the failure group indicated much lower levels of self-confidence after participating. It’s tempting to dismiss this pain as a temporary setback. But some studies have found that when people feel demoralized or incompetent, their brains often stop processing new information. This suggests that if a threat to your self-esteem is large enough, it can undermine your ability to learn. However, your tolerance for failure also depends on your relationship with the task at hand. In a study from 2011, researchers surveyed a group of American students enrolled in introductory and advanced French courses. These students completed a questionnaire asking what kind of teacher they preferred— one who emphasized their strengths and successes, or one who highlighted their mistakes and corrected their weaknesses. In general, responses showed that while beginner students sought positive reinforcement, advanced students were more eager for critical feedback. Researchers have theorized a handful of explanations for these results. Having just started out, beginners are still determining if they enjoy learning French and if they want to continue studying, so they might crave praise as a way to stay motivated. On the other hand, the advanced students are already invested, so they may want to improve their skills as efficiently as possible. The process of gaining expertise also comes with its fair share of failure, so the advanced students may have built a higher tolerance for making mistakes. But whether you're an expert or a novice, it’s usually much more straightforward to learn from your successes than your failures. For example, imagine getting your grade back on an exam. If you aced it, you could reasonably assume you made good choices around when, what, and how much to study, and you can replicate those decisions for the next test. But if you failed, it could be for any number of reasons. Maybe you didn’t study enough, maybe you studied the wrong information, or maybe you did everything right and the test covered things you shouldn't have been expected to know. In cases like this, it’s unclear exactly what went wrong, making it difficult to learn how to improve. Wanting to learn from our failures is completely natural, and there’s a lot to gain by being resilient and cultivating a growth mindset. But fixating on your failures can make it easy to forget all your successes. And building on what you’re doing right can be more effective than focusing on what you did wrong.
Unveiling the Mystery of Theia: A Journey to the Earth's Core
Chapter 1: The Enigma of Lunar Origins The story of our Moon's origin is one that has puzzled scientists for generations. How did our celestial companion come into existence? For years, researchers have explored various theories and hypotheses to unlock the secrets of lunar formation. Among these, the "giant impact hypothesis" has stood out as the most compelling explanation. This theory suggests that the Moon was born from the cataclysmic collision between Earth and a mysterious lost planet known as Theia, which was roughly the size of Mars. In this chapter, we delve into the giant impact hypothesis, exploring the role of Theia and the lingering mysteries that have shrouded this celestial event.
Raiana Jalal OyisheePublished 6 months ago in EarthWhether or Not You Support Israel, You Should Condemn Hamas
I'll be the first to admit that the Palastineian- Israeli conflict is complex, and if there was ever a simple solution, it's probably not going to be on the table for years to come, after recent events.
Natasja RosePublished 6 months ago in The Swamp