IMF chief says global economy slowing
International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde told economists the global economy is slowing down and there is not much to suggest things will turnaround soon. Rough cut. No reporter narration.
Great Debate: Did the legal system fail Troy Davis?
Troy Davis was executed on the evening of September 21, 2011, for the murder of Savannah, Georgia police officer Mark MacPhail, back in 1989. Davis spent twenty years on death row, always maintaining his innocence, and gaining legions of support from around the world. Nathan Thornburgh, a contributing writer for TIME Magazine, says the legal system failed Troy Davis and whether you believe he was innocent or not - his execution should have been stayed because of a lack of clear evidence against
Flipside
A series of large-scale computer-generated photographic images, stereoscopic works and animations were developed for a solo exhibition in London. Simple scenarios, objects or spaces were modelled and rendered using a computer in a visual form approaching, but never quite attaining, a simple realism. The work is driven by the associative potential of modest things, images and spaces - and characterised by the use of represented photographs within the work – and so is predicated on the spectator
The Culture Beat and New Media
Celebrity culture and the brutal economics of print journalism have conspired to kill arts criticism, but it has begun migrating to the web, where it just may survive and even thrive. Panelists discuss the field’s colorful history, current decline, and possibly vibrant future.
Arts criticism went through a Wild West
Leading through Adversity
Few companies have endured such hardship, or risen to such heights in a brief span of time as Akamai Technologies. Paul Sagan tells how he became the CEO of this young firm, and helped it survive and then flourish despite “unimaginable adversity.”
Brought up in a Chicago newspaper family, Sagan trained for a life in journalis
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Battle of Fort Necessity
Battle of Jumonville Glen. This "battle" was one of the most important ones because it was the battle that started the French and Indian War, which then lead to the American Revolution and the creation of the United States of America. The 4:20 video explains how this battle happened from both the French and British viewpoints. An excellent video to show students the "fog of war" during a battle as well as cause and effect.
Hundred Years War - The French Victory
This video does not have narration. It uses images and graphics to provide a 5:28 review of this war. A timeline for the students might help follow this fast paced video. It can be muted without sacrificing learning.
Midwest Snow Belt (March 13, 2000) Still #2
SeaWiFS true color image of a Midwest snow belt taken on March 13, 2000
Ovarian Cysts (Spanish)
This patient education program discusses the types of ovarian cysts, their causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. It also reviews the anatomy of the female reproductive system. This resource is a MedlinePlus Interactive Health Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine, designed and developed by the Patient Education Institute.
Paul Willis (Student Resistance to School)
Paul Willis outlining his basic ideas on Sociology of Education.
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polar bears - how do they do that
Achieving Excellence 2011 award winner, - Jim McKenna
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The Interactive Whiteboard; A Beginner's Guide
This six minute video is about how to set up and configure an Interactive Smartboard safely. The video moves slowly and is good for those who are just learning how to set up this board.
An Irish Christmas
In clear voice and high spirits, Kelly Kennedy sings Irish Christmas melodies.
Freedom Bound
Slavery gains a foothold in the American colonies as early as 1619. In the years that follow, laws and resistance grow around the institution with equal determination. Dr. Cassandra Newby-Alexander discusses slavery's early path.
The Will of the People
What did the founders really intend for our democracy? Political Science Professor Quentin Kidd talks about how the government was built and how Americans have adapted it.
SFCO 2011 – Présentation des 3 meilleurs posters, prix SFC
Titre : SFCO 2011 – Présentation des 3 meilleurs posters, prix SFC.
Intervenants : Romina MASTRONICOLA (Centre de Lutte Contre le Cancer Centre Alexis Vautrin – Nancy). Dominique de RAUCOURT (Centre François Baclesse – Caen).
Résumé : Recherche des cellules tumorales circulantes liées à l’acte chirurgical dans les cancers épidermoïdes des voies aérodigestives supérieures (VADS) de stades III et IV
* Objectif principal : Recherche de CTC en pré, per et po
Crowding the streets in Yemen
Sept. 27 - Massive protests in Yemen against President Ali Abdullah Saleh as the defense minister survives an attack. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.
Greek protesters scuffle with police after crucial tax vote
Sept. 27 - Greek protesters scuffle with police who respond with tear gas outside parliament after deputies pass an unpopular tax measure as part of the government's austerity program. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
