3 Next steps
This unit explores conceptual tools for assisting our thinking and deliberation on what matters. The notion of ‘framing’ nature is introduced and three readings provide an understanding of systems thinking for explicitly framing issues of environmental responsibility.
2.3 Citizens in conversation with nature and experts
This unit explores conceptual tools for assisting our thinking and deliberation on what matters. The notion of ‘framing’ nature is introduced and three readings provide an understanding of systems thinking for explicitly framing issues of environmental responsibility.
Lagarde's stern words for the U.S.
July 26 - IMF Chief Christine Lagarde said the U.S. must get past its political differences and reach a deal or the consequences will be felt well past its borders. Bobbi Rebell reports.
Doty: Auditors will likely be more selective about Chinese clientele
July 26 - U.S. regulators take tough stand against China-based accounting firms.
Breakingviews: Why Soros is shifting gears
July 26 - Reuters Breakingviews columnists say there is more to George Soros' departure than SEC red tape, and threat of a U.S. credit downgrade exposes the mistaken idea of a "risk-free" investment.
Wall St. remains calm on debt
July 27 - Summary of business headlines: Tom Roth of UBS says August 2nd is "political" deadline for default; Ford tops estimate, Chrysler posts net loss; Home prices flat -S&P/Case Shiller. Conway G. Gittens reports.
1.4 Nature matters in terms of a critical systems literacy
This unit explores conceptual tools for assisting our thinking and deliberation on what matters. The notion of ‘framing’ nature is introduced and three readings provide an understanding of systems thinking for explicitly framing issues of environmental responsibility.
16.5 Where does the systems practitioner stand in relation to a system of interest? Systems practice may be carried out individually or as part of a team. In doing action research – which is a form of managing – an important question is: On us or with us? (Figure 47). This question seems pertinent to the process that led to the establishment of the Child Support Agency as described in the case study. The answer to the question, whether the action research is carried out by an individual or a gro
Nancy 2011 Les Biomarqueurs: gaastrique
Roche a organisé avec le concours du Cancéropôle du Grand-Est une réunion sur les biomarqueurs visant à présenter les avancées et efforts à consentir dans ce domaine, ainsi qu'à mettre en évidence les expertises du Grand-Est.
Destinée aux chercheurs et cliniciens, elle s'est tenue le 15 et 16 avril 2011 au Musée des Beaux-Arts à Nancy.
L’auteur n’a pas transmis de conflit d’intérêt concernant les données diffusées dans cette vidéo ou publiées dans la ré
Nancy 2011 Les Biomarqueurs: Optimisation des biomarqueurs-Table Ronde
Roche a organisé avec le concours du Cancéropôle du Grand-Est une réunion sur les biomarqueurs visant à présenter les avancées et efforts à consentir dans ce domaine, ainsi qu'à mettre en évidence les expertises du Grand-Est.
Destinée aux chercheurs et cliniciens, elle s'est tenue le 15 et 16 avril 2011 au Musée des Beaux-Arts à Nancy.
L’auteur n’a pas transmis de conflit d’intérêt concernant les données diffusées dans cette vidéo ou publiées dans la ré
Israeli orchestra defies Wagner ban
July 26 - The Israel Chamber Orchestra breaks with a long-standing taboo becoming the first Israeli orchestra to perform Wagner in Germany. Tara Cleary reports.
16.4 Managing for emergence and self-organisation It might be useful to re-read Box 4 before starting this section. In this example, the terms ‘open’ and ‘closed’ were used on several occasions. You have already encountered the term ‘closed system’. You were told that human beings are closed systems in terms of inputs to our nervous systems and brain from the external world; effectively our cognitive processes are closed to information. Clearly,
Nancy 2011 Les Biomarqueurs: définitions et qu'est-ce qu'un bon biomarqueur?
Roche a organisé avec le concours du Cancéropôle du Grand-Est une réunion sur les biomarqueurs visant à présenter les avancées et efforts à consentir dans ce domaine, ainsi qu'à mettre en évidence les expertises du Grand-Est.
Destinée aux chercheurs et cliniciens, elle s'est tenue le 15 et 16 avril 2011 au Musée des Beaux-Arts à Nancy.
L’auteur n’a pas transmis de conflit d’intérêt concernant les données diffusées dans cette vidéo ou publiées dan
Sacred Calendar Ramadan
Mr Shujahat Aslam, an imam, discusses the Muslim holy month of Ramadan with Dr Jon Hoover, an expert in Islamic Studies.
He describes what happens during the time, and what it means to those who celebrate it.
Sunday Service - 7/24/2011 - Sam Wells
A service of worship in Duke University Chapel. The Reverend Dr. Samuel Wells delivers a sermon entitled "Inseparable." Taken from the book of Romans; All things work together for good for those who love God.
Sermon begins at 28:07. Romans 8:26-39
Bulletin: http://bit.ly/n3jhLP
Sermon: http://bit.ly/rg21qo
Ecological Pyramids
An ecological pyramid (or trophic pyramid) is a graphical representation designed to show the biomass or productivity at each trophic level in a given ecosystem. Biomass pyramids show the abundance or biomass of organisms at each trophic level, while productivity pyramids show the production or turnover in biomass. Ecological pyramids begin with producers on the bottom (such as plants) and proceed through the various trophic levels (such as herbivores that eat plants, then carnivores that eat he
Digital projectors merge real and virtual worlds
July 26 - Move over virtual reality, researchers at Rensselear Polytechnic Institute are taking spatially augmented reality to the next level with "dynamic projection surfaces." The system moves projected images out into the real world, enabling multiple users to interact with their physical and virtual environments simultaneously. Sharon Reich reports.
Online teaching (Collection 7 of 7)
Online teaching (Collection 7 of 7)
Career Expo at CCA
The Career Expo at California College of the Arts is a private job fair aimed specifically at CCA's emerging student and alumni populations of artists, writers, designers, and thinkers, and the potential employers who value them.
Attendees receive invaluable information about potential internships, part- and full-time positions, freelance work, and more!
Video produced by Edward Hayden (BFA Film Program, 2011)
Design by CCA Graphic Design student Matt Delbridge (Sputnik Design Studio)
Learn m
Gwich'in Tribe Protects Caribou and Culture
In this video adapted from Bullfrog Films, Gwich’in Chief Evon Peter of Arctic Village, Alaska, describes his people's connection to the caribou and their passion to protect Alaska Native land and traditions.
