Rebels say Gaddafi uses civilians as shields
July 19 - Fighting between rebels and forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi continues in Misrata, as rebels say Gaddafi troops use civilians as shields. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.
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Global Retailing Conference 2011 - Raul Vasquez
Multi-Channel Retailing - Raul Vazquez, EVP, Global eCommerce. As EVP and President of Walmart West, Raul Vazquez leads the West Geographic Business Unit of Walmart Stores, U.S.. He oversees Store Operations, Real Estate, Public Affairs, Supply Chain and Human Resources functions for 1,200 U.S. stores in 23 states.
The Terry J. Lundgren Center for Retailing is proud to present the annual Global Retailing Conference, which consistently delivers practical information, proven techniques and groun
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Mexico: Rescuing history
Harvard archaeologists from the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology have been working in the Maya city of Copán Ruinas, Honduras, for years, unearthing the secrets of the civilization that once built pyramids there. In recent years, these archaeologists began digging at a new site, Rastrojón, perched on a mountainside where it would be visible to visitors as they enter the valley.
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The Hon Malcolm Fraser speaks at Asia Pacific Week 2011, ANU
The Hon Malcolm Fraser speaks at the final event of Asia Pacific Week 2011, the Gala Dinner. This video was recorded at The Australian National University.
In this video Mr Fraser reflects on what made Asia Pacific community-building a priority, where regional cooperation is at today and what needs to be done now.
The Right Honourable Malcolm Fraser AC, CH, GCL, PC was Prime Minister of Australia from 1975 to 1983.
In 1980, Mr Fraser worked closely with former Japanese Prime Minister, Masahir
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EEHU Lille 2011 – Tests génétiques pré symptomatiques chez les enfants et adolescents.
Titre : EEHU Lille 2011 – Réflexion autour des tests génétiques pré symptomatiques chez les enfants et adolescents :
Intervenants : Sophie LEJEUNE (Médecin) et Marjolaine COBEIL (psychologue, génétique clinique, JDF, CHRU de Lille).
Résumé : La médecine « prédictive »
- Prévenir la maladie plutôt que la guérir nécessite de la « prédire »
- Possibilité d’évaluer le risque pour un individu sain de développer une pathologie dans un av
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Episode 69: Geothermal Energy from Uranium Deposits
Geothermal energy is most frequently associated with volcanic activity. However, new research suggests the possibility of producing commercially viable geothermal energy from uranium deposits. Prof Mike Sandiford and Dr Sandra McLaren discuss the science behind this endeavor to produce clean energy. With host Dr Shane Huntington.
Author(s): up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) Episode 74: Broadcasting hope among refugees in East Africa
Elias Nyatete describes how Tanzanian media outlet Radio Kwizera has been an important source of information and hope for refugees in recent and current East African conflicts. With host Jacky Angus.
Author(s): up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) Episode 75: Human Judgement and Investment Manias
From the tulip bulb mania in the 17th century to collateralized debt obligations more recently, Prof Charles Noussair and Dr Tom Wilkening outline the sometimes questionable human judgement of risk and reward. With host Jennifer Cook.
Author(s): up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) Episode 76: A Sea of Sound: Dr Ros Bandt
Sound artist, musician, researcher and educator Dr Ros Bandt discusses aural environments, the sculpting of sound, her recent works and musical inspirations. With host Jacky Angus.
Due to licensing arrangements on some of the music contained in this episode, on-demand streaming is not available for this episode. You may continue to downlo
Author(s): up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne)
Episode 77: Searching for Russia's Future in Its Past
Prof Leslie Holmes and former Ambassador Leslie Rowe discuss how Russia's past influences this great nation's future. With host Jennifer Cook.
Episode 78: Accounting for Imams
In this episode, three conversations on imams and educators in Muslim communities. Host Jacky Angus speaks to author and lawyer Irfan Yusuf about the roles and predicaments of imams in Australia and elsewhere; to researcher Anisa Buckley on imams and their role in marriage and divorce; and to educator Dr Eeqbal Hassim on getting school teachers
Author(s): up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne)
Episode 80: A Flood of Water Scarcity in India
Associate Prof Hector Malano, along with India-based colleague Mr Ashok Jaitly, discuss the interdisciplinary approach to addressing water scarcity in India's "food bowl" region, the Krishna Basin. With science host Dr Shane Huntington.
Author(s): up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) Episode 81: The Last Capitalist
Amidst a global reappraisal of the nature and role of free-market economic systems, Prof R. Edward Freeman argues for a commitment to a more wholistic, stakeholder-driven capitalism. With host Jennifer Cook.
Author(s): up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) Numbers in the Twenties - Rap Song
"Numbers in the Twenties" is the follow-up to the previously created "Numbers in the Teens" song. Lyrics include, "Numbers in the twenties always start with a 2. Twenty is a 2 and a 0. Twenty-one is a 2 and a 1....." Lyrics are also provided on the screen. (01:34)
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Plagiarism: Real Life Examples (Part 2 of 3)
Developed by the Paul Robeson Library. This video was created at Rutgers University. This segment uses a 'paper' called 'Green Eggs and Hamlet.' The paper's author reads it ti figure out what change or not change. (02:26)
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Pre-class Announcement
Marketing - MKTG 25010 Lectures - Pre-class Announcement - Kent State University > COLLEGES > College of Business Administration > COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION > Marketing > MKTG 25010 Lectures > Pre-class Announcement
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SAMPEX - A Synoptic View of Earths Electron Radiation Belts: North Pole Energetic Fluxes from HILT
The Solar Anomalous and Magnetospheric Particle Explorer, SAMPEX, measures fluxes of energetic particles from the sun, the Earths magnetosphere, and cosmic ray sources over a broad range of energies. The four instruments aboard SAMPEX are the Low-Energy Ion Analyzer (LEICA), The Heavy Ion Large Telescope (HILT), The Mass Spectrometer Telescope (MAST), and the Proton-Electron Telescope (PET).
Author(s): Berndt Klecker,Dan Baker,J. Blake,Linwood Callis,P
Principles of rock mechanics
The principles of rock mechancis explains the fundamental concepts of continuum mechanics and rheology as applied in studies of rock deformation. A thorough understanding of rock behavior is essential for strategic planning in the petroleum and mining industry, in construction operation, and in locating subsurface repositories. The formation of geological structures or rock deformation patterns, studied by geodynamicists and tectonicians, is, also governed by the mechanical principles outlined i
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This Week at Rhodes January 22, 2008
This listing of events at Rhodes College was sent to the College community by Provost Charlotte Borst.,This was an email sent to the Rhodes College Community.
Author(s): Borst, Charlotte
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