Exploring the science behind hand weighing techniques

Emma Beddington’s article on the weight of human hands (14 August) was a fascinating read. I’m curious to know how she determined the values of 409g and 426g for the right and left hands without resorting to amputation. The only method I can think of is partial immersion in water and the application of Archimedes’ …

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Opinion Piece: RTÉ’s Deception Has Backfired, Causing Self-Inflicted Damage

In today’s society, narratives are more effectively conveyed when a recognizable individual is associated with the story. Therefore, Ryan Tubridy’s challenges became representative of the broadcaster as a whole. However, the issues plaguing the national broadcaster extend far beyond the scope of one celebrity. The fact that the station attempted to conceal Tubridy’s nominal €500,000 …

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EY’s Refusal of TPG Offer Resuscitates Break Up Enthusiasm

Stay updated with the latest EY news by subscribing to our free newsletter. Receive a daily email, the myFT Daily Digest, that summarizes the latest EY news every morning. Last year, EY faced discussions about splitting its consultancy from its audit business, and while the proposal did not go through, it set things in motion. …

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Opinion | Justifying Slavery in Florida with Frederick Douglass

Governor Ron DeSantis’s bid for the presidency might be faltering due to his robotic and uncharismatic demeanor, as well as his constant staff changes. However, the consequences of his actions in Florida are still being felt throughout the state. The Florida Department of Education recently announced that teachers in grade schools can use videos from …

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Manila Bay’s Unbelievable Reclamation Projects

Fifteen years ago, the Supreme Court (SC) issued a directive to our government to eliminate all sources of pollution in Manila Bay. However, instead of complying with this order, the government has allowed massive pollution factories to establish themselves in the heart of Manila Bay. This is not only a blatant disregard for the highest …

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Celebrate the Anniversary of Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, Offering Relief for Expensive Gas and Groceries

NEWExperience the convenience of listening to Fox News articles! It has been one year since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) by Joe Biden and Congressional Democrats. Unfortunately, this law has failed to address inflation and has actually contributed to a growing deficit. Even President Biden himself has admitted that the IRA’s name …

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Prisons and Probation: The Political Exploitation of Focus on Prison Places

In the editorial discussing the current state of prisons in England and Wales, it is highlighted that the prison population has reached a near-record high, surpassing any other country in western Europe with over 86,000 inmates. The government has expressed its intention to address this issue by creating 20,000 new prison places by the mid-2020s, …

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Kody Brown Disinterested in Engaging in Polygamy

“Sister Wives” star Kody Brown has expressed his disinterest in polygamy, stating that he has no intention of marrying again. As of January 2023, three out of four of Kody’s wives – Christine, Janelle, and Meri – have left him. Kody hopes that his family can move forward with love and grace in their new …

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