Islam and Liberal Democracy: How Tradition Matters (with An-Na'im, Jackson, Moosa, Esposito)
Moderated by Jane McAuliffe, President, Bryn Mawr College. Panelists included Abdullahi An-Na'im, Georgetown University; Sherman Jackson, University of Michigan; Ebrahim Moosa, Duke University; and John Esposito, Georgetown University.
Ancient Wonders of Greece's Acropolis
Explore the majestic Acropolis in this video clip from 'Seven Wonders'. Built over 2000 years ago, this mighty structure is constructed primarily of marble and still has many of the features that have inspired architects ever since. (2:48)
Death of M3: The Fifth Anniversary Five years ago, in November 2005, the Federal Reserve announced that it would no longer be tracking the aggregate money supply. It issued a terse, cryptic 143-word press release entitled the "Discontinuance of M3." M3 was the broadest member of the big 4 of monetary aggregates published by the Fed — M0, M1, M2, and M3 that the Fed h
Zero Chance? Aiming for zero in Weapons Control
These seminars are being run by the James Martin 21st Century School in association with the Oxford Institute for Ethics, Law and Armed Conflict. Three intersecting considerations will be examined for their relevance in assessing the wisdom of adopting 'zero' as the goal for an international initiative: 1) Tactics: Whether and how framing an issue in terms of getting to zero can be a successful technique for issue advocates? 2) Diplomatic strategy: What is the wisdom of going ahead with a major
The Duchess of Malfi: John Webster
In dramatizing a woman's sexual choices in a notably sympathetic manner, this tragedy articulates perennial questions about female autonomy and class distinction.
CNIPsy 2010 Marseille - Péripéties dans l’histoire de la psychiatrie.
CNIPsy 2010 Marseille : 7ème Congrès National des Internes en Psychiatrie (CNIPsy). Thème : «Mauvais genre»
Session : Péripéties dans l’histoire de la psychiatrie.
Titre : CNIPsy 2010 Marseille – Sur la recherche en psychiatrie
Résumé : On pourrait croire la psychiatrie atteinte d’amnésie antérograde, oubliant à mesure les chemins qui l’ont conduite au présent. Et son histoire, elle la réécrit parfois avec une extraordinaire politisation sélective.<
IL PROBLEMA DELLA TRAVE DI DE SAINT VENANT
Il problema della trave di De Saint Venant: discussione critica della soluzione, i quattro casi fondamentali.,The problem of De Saint Venant beam: critical discussion of the solution, the four main cases.,Istituzione universitaria di primo livello (ciclo I) per la formazione degli insegnanti e/o dei formatori,Spiegare,Istruzione secondaria superiore,Formazione degli insegnanti di materie tecniche,Costruzione e ingegneria civile,Distanza,Interazione minima,Basato su problemi,Lesson plan (Piano pe
Irish Castles
A list of Castles in Ireland
Oldest computer made from Lego
Read more: http://www.newscientist.com/blogs/nstv/2010/12/worlds-oldest-computer-recreated-in-lego.html See how an ancient computer was recreated using Lego
The Powers to Lead
Leadership is always necessary in any endeavor, applying equally to politics, business, society, and culture. Whilst enriching our understanding of the concept Nye highlights how the changing nature of leadership derives from broader social and political changes. Joseph S. Nye Jr, is University Distinguished Service Professor at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government, where he was formerly Dean. In government, he served as Chairman of the National Intelligence Council, Assistant Secre
Sociable Robots
Cynthia Breazeal makes social robots, machines with the capacity to interact with people on psychological terms. She says they “open up a new world of questions.” But these increasingly sophisticated devices make Sherry Turkle uneasy, since they challenge the idea of human relationships and the very “purp
Film Music and Digital Media
In a panel that at times resembles a late-night ramble and conversation, three film music professionals discuss changes in their industry, with some no-holds-barred dishing and kvetching.
Martin Marks sets the scene historically, starting with the revolutionary introduction of sound to film. He plays a clip from the origi
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How the Body Works: Muscles Move Joints: An Illustration-Running Time is 0:28.
A quick 30 second illustration of the way in which arm muscles contract and relax in opposing muscle groups. Narrator talks as visual is displayed. Running Time is 0:28.
The Scientific Method Song
In this student made video, Matt Fisher sings a song about the Scientific Method using the music from the theme to the Brady Bunch. Lyrics are not included. Run time 0:42.
Frog Life Cycle Video-Running Time is 2:11
A video that describes the life of a frog from the stage of an egg, to a tadpole, to a frog. It also gives a description of the living conditions of the tadpole in water and its eating habits, and it also describes the living condition and eating habits of the frog. Running Time is 2:11.
L'individualisme - François de Singly (video)
Une conférence de l'UTLS au Lycée
L'individualisme par François de Singly
Lycée Richelieu (92 Rueil Malmaison)
MFA graduating student craft seminar
"The Janus Approach": Incorporating the "Eye" and the "I" in Poetry
Surround Sound Simulation
Chris Stevenson,
Adam Samaniego,
Erin Lytle,
Nnena Okeke
Generating the illusion of directional sound using calcu
Le séquençage du génome : comment et pourquoi ? (audio)
Courant 2000 nous disposerons d'une première ébauche de la séquence de notre génome. Il n'y a pas de bouleversements immédiats à attendre d'une telle avancée, mais elle marque le début d'une nouvelle ère de découvertes dont certaines seront suivies d'applications majeures dans le domaine de la santé humaine, de l'agriculture et de l'environnement. La simple connaissance du génome n'apportera pas de réponses aux questions scientifiques majeures de la fin de ce siècle, mais elle
