Palestine 1930-1948 - 5 of 14
A small minority of Arabs opposed the policies imposed by the British and they reacted against the British. More Jewish settlements were built. There is footage of the moments settlements were created. There is reference to immigration of Jews to other places such as Australia and how this increased hostility in Palestine. Immigrants to Palestine were only admitted in restricted quotas controlled by the British. There are images of the precautions taken in Palestine as WWII started. AmericaÂ
Palestine 1930-1948 - 7 of 14
This video starts with a 1945 speech by David Ben-Gurion where he urges for Jewish immigration to Palestine. There is footage of the end of the war and the Jews that survived. The fight for independence would begin. There is reference to displacement camps organised by the American and British. Jews demanded to go to Palestine but Britain rejects this possibility. Nations had not opened the doors to these displaced Jews. There is reference to the political reasons why this happened.
Policy and Decision Models
The course is a survey of models for analyzing and supporting design and decision-making in multi-actor settings. Participants:
will learn to recognize the difference between games and decisions, and will identify their occurrence in public policy.
will be able to apply a principled technique for resolving dilemmas through the appropriate selection of policies.
will learn to formulate, design and communicate games and decisions.
will learn to implement by computer (and otherwise logically a
The Rosetta Stone (1 of 5) - The Discovery
'The Rosetta Stone is an Ancient Egyptian artifact which was instrumental in advancing modern understanding of hieroglyphic writing' (Rosetta Stone, Wikipedia, 2009). (09:15) This History Channel documentary talks about the discovery of the stone and is suitable for middle school and high school students. This segment starts at the British Museum with images of the Rosetta Stone. (This is from the Ancient Mystery series.)
Become an Accountant: How to Become an Accountant
Becoming an accountant typically involves obtaining a degree, whether it be two-year or four-year, from an accredited higher learning institution. Discover the many different educational options available for accountants with tips from a certified public account in this free video on accounting.
The Rosetta Stone (4 of 5) - "I've Got It!"
This is Part 4 of the series. (09:15) 'The Rosetta Stone is an Ancient Egyptian artifact which was instrumental in advancing modern understanding of hieroglyphic writing' (Rosetta Stone, Wikipedia, 2009). In this episode, find out what a British genius and a small-town boy have in common. This History Channel documentary is suitable for middle school and high school students. (This is from the Ancient Mystery series.)
"The Invisible Weight of Whiteness: The Racial Grammar of Everyday Life in Contemporary America"
Honors Colloquium Fall 2010
Speaker Eduardo Bonilla-Silva is a Professor of Sociology at Duke University. Perceptions about race shape everyday experiences, public policies, opportunities for individual achievement, and relations across racial and ethnic lines. URI's Fall Honors Colloquium will explore key issues of race, showing how race still matters.
Gov't and the Marketplace Seminar 10/26/2010 #1: Introduction by Dukakis
Creating Access to Services: The Case of the Massachusetts Health Connector
Jon Kingsdale, Founding Executive Director, Massachusetts Health Connector
Jim Stergios, Executive Director, Pioneer Institute
Moderator:
Michael Dukakis, Distinguished Professor of Political Science and Public Policy, Northeastern University; former Governor of Massachusetts
Gov't and the Marketplace Seminar 10/26/2010 #2: Jon Kingsdale
Creating Access to Services: The Case of the Massachusetts Health Connector
Jon Kingsdale, Founding Executive Director, Massachusetts Health Connector
Jim Stergios, Executive Director, Pioneer Institute
Moderator:
Michael Dukakis, Distinguished Professor of Political Science and Public Policy, Northeastern University; former Governor of Massachusetts
Gov't and the Marketplace Seminar 10/26/2010 #3: Comment by Dukakis
Creating Access to Services: The Case of the Massachusetts Health Connector
Jon Kingsdale, Founding Executive Director, Massachusetts Health Connector
Jim Stergios, Executive Director, Pioneer Institute
Moderator:
Michael Dukakis, Distinguished Professor of Political Science and Public Policy, Northeastern University; former Governor of Massachusetts
Gov't and the Marketplace Seminar 10/26/2010 #4: Jim Stergios
Creating Access to Services: The Case of the Massachusetts Health Connector
Jon Kingsdale, Founding Executive Director, Massachusetts Health Connector
Jim Stergios, Executive Director, Pioneer Institute
Moderator:
Michael Dukakis, Distinguished Professor of Political Science and Public Policy, Northeastern University; former Governor of Massachusetts
Gov't and the Marketplace Seminar 10/26/2010 #5: Q and A
Creating Access to Services: The Case of the Massachusetts Health Connector
Jon Kingsdale, Founding Executive Director, Massachusetts Health Connector
Jim Stergios, Executive Director, Pioneer Institute
Moderator:
Michael Dukakis, Distinguished Professor of Political Science and Public Policy, Northeastern University; former Governor of Massachusetts
Acute Infectious Diseases in Space and Time with Bryan Grenfell
Bryan Grenfell, Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and Public Affairs, Woodrow Wilson School, Princeton University addressed biodiversity, ecology and global change with the Harvard University community and beyond.
Public Policy Breakfast with Legislators
The Public Policy Breakfasts with Legislators provided Chamber members and their employees the opportunity to establish relationships with key decision makers and voice opinions on issues moving forward in Lansing.
Public Policy Breakfast with Legislators
The Public Policy Breakfasts with Legislators provided Chamber members and their employees the opportunity to establish relationships with key decision makers and voice opinions on issues moving forward in Lansing.
ANUpoll on population - launch at Parliament House, 26 October 2010
ANU Vice-Chancellor Professor Ian Chubb launches the seventh ANUpoll at Parliament House on 26 October 2010. He is joined at the launch by ANUpoll researchers Professor Ian McAllister, Dr Juliet Pietsch and Aaron Martin.
The poll -- Public opinion towards population growth in Australia -- took a wide-ranging snapshot of Australian attitudes towards population policy, environment and infrastructure, immigration and fertility and the ageing population. The results show diverse attitudes towards p
Public Bailout of Bank’s Recklessness
In response to the ongoing sub-prime crisis, the recently published Crosby Report recommends that the Government uses public money to swap bank’s seriously damaged mortgage-backed securities for pristine government bonds. Matthew Watson from the Department of Politics and International Studies at Warwick University talks about these recommendations, and how the global ‘credit crunch’ is affecting Labour’s popularity with the electorate.
Bulletin of the Institute for Antiquity and Christianity, Volume XV, Issue 4
CONTENTS:
Cover Illustration Description,
Calendar of Events,
Scholar in Focus--Ronald F.Hock,
Institute Members Contribute to Two New Volumes,
Women's Studies Program Receives A.A.R. Award,
The Spring Lecture Series of the Institute for Antiquity and Christianity: "Paul and His Bible: The Evidence from Galatians," "The God's Delight: The Human Figure in Ancient Greek Bronze," "Jesus and the Concept of Friendship in Antiquity," "Juggling Jellyfish: History and Hermeneutics in the Qumran Commenta
Andrew Marvell - 'Hortus' c. 1668
There are others who can probably do a far better job of reading this poem - but to me it seems a great pity that some of the greatest poetry ever written in England should remain hidden, unread, unknown. So I am going to read some here and post some of the Latin poems writen by great english poets, here on Latinum. Maybe it will encourage you to explore a bit in google books.
Marvell's Latin is fresh, timeless - and to me, speaks to me more clearly than his antiquated Engish ever will, colour
Wittelsbach-Graff Diamond Unveiled at Museum
The American Museum of Natural History unveiled the Wittelsbach-Graff Diamond for public view on Thursday, October 28, in the Museum's Harry Frank Guggenheim Hall of Minerals. The Wittelsbach-Graff Diamond is an extraordinary 31.06-carat natural fancy deep blue diamond that will be on display at the Museum through January 2011, courtesy of Laurence Graff.
