Positive surprise at Morgan Stanley
July 21 - Summary of business headlines: Morgan Stanley results outshine Goldman Sachs; Pepsi tempers outlook citing shaky U.S. consumer; Jobless claims data show job market stuck in neutral. Conway G. Gittens reports.
Orson Welles Biography
Orson Welles Biography - In this video, learn about Orson Welles. Some critics say he may have been the greatest film director of all time. (04:12)
The Role of Women in Hollywood Film Pre-WWII
(NOTE: This video may start with a brief ad.) Women in Hollywood Pre-WWII - The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, in partnership with the Huntington-USC Institute on California and the West, is pleased to present this major conference exploring the history of Hollywood and the film industry in the critical decades between World War I and World War II. In this video, Kevin Starr discusses women in Hollywood prior to World War II. (02:26)
Panel Discussion: Human Trafficking and Modern Day Slavery
On June 23rd, CNN and the Alliance to End Slavery & Trafficking hosted a panel on modern day slavery. Among the panelists were Mira Sorvino, Luis CdeBaca, and trafficking survivor, Rani Hong.
Flight Director Tony Ceccacci's Post-Landing Remarks
Flight Director Tony Ceccacci gives thanks to the flight control team in the shuttle flight control room at Johnson Space Center following the landing of space shuttle Atlantis.
"Simon Legree A Negro Sermon" by Vachel Lindsay (poetry reading)
Legree's eternal damnation just don't seem punishment enough, do it?
Simon Legree is the villain of the anti-slavery classic Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beechers Stowe.
http://villains.wikia.com/wiki/Simon_Legree
This poem is part of the nation's literary heritage and the N-word is in context.
Do I have to say that the views of Simon Legree weren't the views of Vachel Lindsay, who was a brother to all men and an all-round good egg?
The pictures of Simon Legree are from editions of Uncle
EU leaders discuss second Greek bailout
July 21 - European leaders meet in Brussels as they aim to discuss the details of Greece's second bailout and how to prevent Athens' debt problems spreading to larger economies like Italy and Spain. Joanna Partridge reports.
Hadzic will not appeal extradition
July 21 - Prior to his extradition to The Hague, war crimes suspect Goran Hadzic spends time with relatives. Nick Rowlands reports.
No Greek deal without collateral, says Finnish PM
July 21 - Finland's Prime Minister Jyrki Katainen says there'll be no deal on a rescue package for Greece unless reassurances are given on collateral to limit liabilities.
Europe Day Ahead: Risk assets gain on debt deal hopes
July 21 - Risk assets well bid on reports the euro zone will agree a Marshall Plan for Greek debt including bond buybacks and debt swaps, while the ECB won't stand in the way of a short-term selective default.
When will sugar prices peak?
July 21 - With sugar prices around 30-year highs, India is rushing to raise exports and cash in on high prices, while top exporter Brazil is struggling with port delays and forecasts its worst crop in a decade.
What Makes Citizen Kane the Best Film Ever Made
Why Is Citizen Kane Considered the Best Film Ever - The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, in partnership with the Huntington - USC Institute on California and the West, is pleased to present this major conference exploring the history of Hollywood and the film industry in the critical decades between World War I and World War II. In this video, Leo Braudy and David Thomson discuss the attributes of Citizen Kane that make it such a legendary motion picture. (03:43)
Zebrafish fertilized egg
Developing 8-cell stage attached to a large yolk sac of Danio.
Illustrating the Array Concept of Multiplication with a 3x4 Display of Base Ten Blocks
This computer-animated video demonstrates multiplication as an array. The video also demonstrates counting by multiples of three and four to find the number of units in the array. ( 1:24)
Vince Talbert on the Key to Successfully Competing in the Global Economy
Vince Talbert (MBA '96)
VP Marketing
Bill Me Later Inc.
Genghis Khan
This 2:20 video provides some insights into his life. The opening page also has an excellent collection of related links to the Mongols and Kahn.
Shanta Driver, Alan Foutz: Political Science Colloquium Fall 2007
Affirmative Action - Shanta Driver, Alan Foutz. Guest speaker at Political Science 179: Undergraduate Colloquium on Political Science - Fall 2007. Political issues facing the state of California, the United States, or the international community.
Hypoglycemia
This patient education program discusses hypoglycemia including the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and management of the condition. It also reviews the function of blood sugar in the body. This resource is a MedlinePlus Interactive Health Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine, designed and developed by the Patient Education Institute.
First-Year Registration
University of Richmond students offer their advice to first-year students preparing for registration. Get more tips at http://newspiders.richmond.edu/academic/registration/tips.html and remember that registration opens at 9 a.m. on July 25.
Tore Laerdal
The Johns Hopkins Center for Bioengineering Innovation in the department for Biomedical Engineering at the Whiting School of Engineering hosts its annual Design Day to showcase student research.
