What is that ominous building? Y’know, the one which smells like fry-ups in the mornings. Unsure? Well let me tell you… It’s the Library. Warwick’s very own Library. A beautiful building (well, figuratively) holding so many books, journals and library staff that it might burst. Now don’t be afraid – I know that it seems […]
Understanding Library terminology: Part II
Ever wondered what is meant by Library Search or Article Reach, but have been too afraid to ask. Well fear no more, as library jargon is to be demystified. So sit back, get comfortable and read on as library jargon will start to become a lot clearer…By Francesca Cornick The Library is full of jargon. Have […]
24-hour Library: Going nocturnal? What’s your study spirit animal?
With Planet Earth II hitting our screens, here’s our obligatory post relating your study styles to wild animals, as a little tip of our hat to Sir David Attenborough. Well, it’d be rude not to… As you are hopefully aware of by now, the Library has gone 24 hours! Which means that the Library is enjoying […]
New Arts or Social Sciences student? Here are 5 tips for surviving your first ever assignment
So it’s come to this: time to write your first assignment. Make that mountain into a manageable hill with these handy tips…By Thomas Bray So, you’ve bonded with your flatmates, mastered beans on toast, and conquered the ravages of the freshers’ flu. Nothing can stop you now. But then one of your lecturers starts talking about […]
Are they speaking a real language in Apocalypto?
Are they speaking a real language in Apocalypto? 3. Gibson was a stickler for authentic language. All of the dialogue is in the Yucatec Maya language. Do they actually speak Mayan in Apocalypto? The characters are supposed to speak modern Yucatecan Maya (spoken nowadays by 2 million people in the Yucatan peninsula, so it is […]
What is the best energy drink for sports?
What is the best energy drink for sports? Here, the best sports drinks: Best Overall: NOOMA Organic Electrolyte Drink. Best Low-Sugar: Nuun Sport Electrolyte Drink Tablets. Best Higher-Carbohydrate: Gatorade Thirst Quencher. Best Powder: Ultima Replenisher Electrolyte Hydration Powder. Best with Caffeine: Nuun Sport + Caffeine. Do energy drinks improve athletic performance? Energy drinks improve endurance […]
How many islands are in the Ring of Fire?
How do I know if my baby has Down syndrome?
How do I know if my baby has Down syndrome? An ultrasound evaluation and blood tests can look for Down syndrome in your fetus. These tests have a higher false-positive rate than tests done at later pregnancy stages. If results aren’t normal, your doctor may follow up with an amniocentesis after your 15th week of […]
Can you drive with a bad idler arm?
Is Guyana under British rule?
Is Guyana under British rule? At the London Convention of 1814, both colonies were formally ceded to Britain. In 1831, Berbice and the United Colony of Demerara and Essequibo were unified as British Guiana. The colony would remain under British control until independence in 1966. How many years have Guyana been independent? Guyana Co-operative Republic […]