George H.W. Bush: Biography of the 41st American President
George Herbert Walker Bush was born June 12th, 1924 in Milton, Massachusetts, to Prescott Sheldon Bush and his wife Dorothy. Raised in a politically-inclined and affluent household, Bush assumed many leadership roles throughout his life, flew in service to the navy, and ascended to the nation’s highest office, before his eldest son followed in his footsteps. Join WatchMojo.com as we learn more about the life and accomplishments of George H.W. Bush. (5:24)
151 GG Just Say No to Drugs
"Dragged" versus "drug." The Grammar Girl print book is now available on Amazon.com! http://tinyurl.com/2pkej7
Haiku's about band instruments
This is a video of band members reciting Haikus they wrote about their instruments. (02:55)
Voices of Haiti: iBook Overview
To purchase the iBook: http://bit.ly/voices-haiti
Haiti has always been a place of extremes, especially in the rubble of the earthquake that shattered the country in early 2010 and all the more so among those of its people who are also struggling with HIV/AIDS. "Voices of Haiti" tells their stories in a mesmerizing presentation that combines the poetry of Kwame Dawes, the writing of Lisa Armstrong, the photography of Andre Lambertson, and the music of Kevin Simmonds.
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ISS Update: Weekly Recap for Oct. 12, 2012
The International Space Station Weekly Recap for Oct. 12, 2012.
Mexican company turns plastic waste into low-cost housing
Oct. 11 - A pioneering company in the western Mexican state of Jalisco is building houses made of recycled waste plastic collected by trucks on their weekly rounds. The company, called Kuadro Ecological Solutions, says it is making the most of waste that would otherwise end up in landfills, while providing inexpensive housing at the same time. Elly Park reports.
U.S. Week Ahead: Get ready for an earnings deluge!
Oct 12 -15% of the S&P 500 is reporting with big names from the financials, tech and consumer sectors. Highlights include Goldman Sachs, Google and General Electric.
UGA Campaign for Charities, Tamica Payne
Athens resident Tamica Payne shares her personal story about how her family was assists by the Athens Area Homeless Shelter.
MSUToday Presents: "Bringing the world to Tanzania" Full
See how a MSU-designed computer system powered by the sun is empowering children in Tanzania.
The History and Rise of China
After the Qing dynasty was overthrown in 1912, the country was faced with finding new leadership. Finally, on October 1st, 1949 – after years of fighting – Mao Zedong declared the People’s Republic of China. His communist regime sought to stamp out traditions and cultural symbols of the times that came before, and most importantly wanted to unite the country under a communism. Successes and failures followed, but ultimately China became the world’s fastest-growing economy
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