Signpost 28 (2 November)

REFLECT

• With the nights drawing in and all of the events in the world right now, it is understandable that many people are experiencing a change in mood and energy levels. This article helps us prepare for the months ahead.

CONNECT

• You can ask a search engine like Google anything you want. The technology magazine “Wired” has filmed many celebrities personally answering the questions that people search about them online. You can watch Dolly Parton answer what her favourite food is, Paul McCartney talking about meeting Elvis and Russell Crowe explaining which school he went to.

LEARN

• “Remember, remember the fifth of November, Gunpowder, treason and plot”. As Bonfire night approaches, the above rhyme comes to mind. This article explains the infamous gunpowder plot.
• The English language is ever-evolving and many words are added to the dictionary every year. The website for the Miriam-Webster dictionary can provide you with a list of the words that were added during your year of birth.
• The American presidential elections take place during the first week of November every four years. You can keep up to date with the results of this year's election through the BBC website.

DO

• Are you looking for ways to exercise at home? This 'Five in Five' guide allows you a completely customisable mini-workout. Choose 5 exercises from the list and do each one for 1 minute, adding up to a 5 minute mini-workout.

FUN

• The Radio 4 show “Just A Minute” is still going strong after over 50 years. You can read this article which shows you how to play (and win) or you can catch up on some of the shows best bits such as Pam Ayres talking about Brussels sprouts, Graham Norton discussing “Things I do when no one's looking” or David Tennant talking on the topic “Exit, Pursued by a Bear”.