2012 Freeman Lecture: "Climate Change and Water Resources: Characterizing Uncertainties for Decision

Richard N. Palmer, Ph.D.
Department Head and Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering, 
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Recorded 4/23/12

Protests and Social Change: The Sociology of Protests and the Tea Party
Watch video of Steven Tepper, assistant professor of sociology, speaking at the Osher Lifelong Learning class, “Protests and Social Change: The Sociology of Protests and the Tea Party”. Today, protests seem to be a way of life. Have you ever wondered if protests really accomplish anything? During the past 150 years, protests have shifted fromkeep reading »
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Jim McKenna - 60 seconds research
Jim McKenna, Professor of Physical Activity and Health at Leeds Metropolitan University has only 60 seconds to describe his research interests.
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The Man From Independence
During the 1944 campaign the Democratic Party, knowing the health of Franklin Delano Roosevelt was fading, chose Harry Truman as their Vice President. In this video clip, learn more about the reasons behind choosing Truman as the Vice President and ultimately the President of the United States. (4:33)
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Pythagorean Theorem
This is a ten-minute, clear video about the Pythagorean Theorem.
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Health Care Reform: Life after the Supreme Court Debate
The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard arguments both for and against President Obama's health care reform initiative, known as the Affordable Care Act. The provision at the center of the legal debate -- the individual mandate -- requires all adults to buy health insurance, either through their employers or by purchasing it themselves. Knowledge@Wharton talked with Wharton professors Scott Harrington, Jonathan Kolstad, Mark Pauly and Arnold Rosoff about the possible outcomes of the court case; th
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Learning Living Democracy
Auburn University students will get hands-on experience with community activism and engagement this summer through the Living Democracy project. Launched in 2011, the yearlong project brings together students and citizens to collaborate on issues of concern to participating Alabama communities. Bayou La Batre, Selma/Cahawba, Collinsville, Elba, Hobson City, Linden, Marion and Valley are participating in the inaugural year. The project is funded in part by the Kettering Foundation, headquartered
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Thank A Teacher
Find out how you can say thank you to an inspirational teacher and help out the future teachers of tomorrow. Video by Mary Stanton.
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The Future of Privatisation
Emeritus Professor David Parker looks at the future of privatisation in the United Kingdom. He has recently completed the second volume of the Official History of Privatisation having been appointed by former Prime Minister Tony Blair in 2004 as part of the programme of Official Histories managed by the Cabinet Office.
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ASB President Kimbrely Dandridge
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TWC9: Azure Media Services, C9 for Win8, MAVIS and more

This week on Channel 9, Dan and Clint discuss the week's top developer news, including:

• [0:34] Announcing Windows Azure Media Services (Scott Guthrie), Author(s): Clint Rutkas, Dan Fernandez, Greg Duncan
  
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Rome: Engineering an Empire - Caracalla
The Baths of Caracalla was the most luxurious day spa of Roman times. In this video clip, learn more about the designs of the baths and the way the Romans used them. (1:40) 
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Issues in Foreign Policy: Changes in World Power - Lord Rees-Mogg
Lord Rees-Mogg, former Editor of The Times, gives a free public lecture on the changing international scene.
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Science Bulletins: Vesta—A New Look at an Ancient Asteroid
Vesta, the second-largest object in the asteroid belt, is bright enough to be seen from Earth without a telescope. Now, thanks to NASA's Dawn spacecraft, scientists can take a much closer look at Vesta. As Dawn orbits Vesta at low altitude, it captures high-resolution images of the asteroid's surface. Vesta's scarred, cratered landscape is marked by deposits of bright and dark minerals, which appear most frequently at impact sites. Other observations identify Vesta as compositionally similar to
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PSY101 Session 12 Spring 2012
Understanding Human Behavior with Nancy Melucci 04/30/12
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How Globes Are Made
This 4:44 long video shows the printing process needed to make a relief globe. Watching this video should enable students to gain a better understanding and appreciation of these study aids.
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環境科学史特論
科学の制度化・職業化がはじまり，科学の社会的なあり方が大きく変化し，また科学と技術の関連が強化されていく，19世紀以降からの現代に通ずる科学発展の形態に対する地域性のちがいの影響について，歴史的事例研究を通じて検討する。テーマは年によって変わりうるが、今年は、主として20世紀後半の環境問題（水俣病、イタイイタイ病、レーチェル・カーソンの�
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Rock & Read with Larry Kirwan
The Missouri State University Public Affairs Conference kicked off with a "rockin" performance by Larry Kirwan, playwright, author, radio host and lead vocalist/guitarist for New York City-based Celtic rock band Black 47. Kirwan performed songs and read from his works, including his novel, "Rockin' in the Bronx."
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Announcement of Cal Performances' 2012/13 Season
Matías Tarnopolsky presents Cal Performances' 2012/13 Season at a preview event to Producer's Circle donors on 4/23/12 and to the press on 4/24/12.
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IPL: Ken Hodge : Sports Psychology; its the thought that counts - Video
Inaugural Professorial Lecture from Ken Hodge of the School of Physical Education. The lecture was entitled "Sports Psychology: It's the thought that counts." The IPL was delivered on Tuesday 17th of April 2012.
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