156: Who cares for society ?
The economic crisis has put most governments on an austerity programme, cutting social benefits at a time when demand for such services is skyrocketing. Enlightened businesspeople can make a difference as social entrepreneurs.
Portuguese protest austerity plans
Nov 13 - Tens of thousands of Portuguese civil servants protest against tax hikes and cuts under Lisbon's 2012 budget. Rough cut (No reporter narration)
News #144 - We’re So Thankful, We Had to Say it 26 Times
Thank you! Obrigado! どうもありがとうございます! Blagodaria! Thanksgiving may not be celebrated around the world but it’s always great to say “thank you.” Regardless of where you’re from, showing gratitude goes a long way. Here at Innovative Language, we’re thankful for being surrounded by passionate language learners like you. As a way of saying thank you, [...]
March of the Bonus Army - Part 1
This 9:40 long video, part of a series, shows how the Bonus Army tried to get Washington's leaders to honor their pledge to pay the money that was owed them. It can be compared to the Occupy movement currently taking place in some respects as it is a form of civil disobedience.
Berlusconi's parting shots
Nov 13 - Outgoing Italian Priime Minister Berlosconi calls on the ECB to support the euro. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.
Public Sector Advertising: A cut too far?
Dr Paul Baines discusses the budget cuts to public sector advertising in the UK.
Q & A with Andries Odendaal
Dr. Andries Odendaal is a Distinguished Fellow at USIP. He has extensive experience working for peace at a local level in South Africa and in Kenya. He will draw on this experience during his lecture. The title of the speech is, “Local Peace Forums
Intro to Chemistry: 2.3 Isotopes and Average Atomic Mass (1/2)
Join award winning teachers Jonathan Bergmann and Aaron Sams as they interactively teach Chemistry: 2.3 Isotopes and Average Atomic Mass. ( 8:48)
Democratie : Werkbundel Aan de hand van enkele stripverhalen en een zoekspelletje wordt de term democratie uitgelegd. Er is informatie over de grondwet en het principe van de scheiding der machten. Ook andere staatsvormen komen aan bod.
Managing Critical Resources at Craters of the Moon National Monument: A Curriculum for High School S
provides lesson ideas for learning about the geology, history, and ecology of this national park near Arco, Idaho. A high school unit on Managing Critical Resources at Craters of the Moon focuses on degradation of geologic features, water and air quality, and the balance of life of lava. Craters of the Moon National Park offers one of the best examples of basaltic volcanism in the world.
Teacher's Guide to Craters of the Moon
Provides lesson ideas for learning about the geology, history, and ecology of this national park near Arco, Idaho. A high school unit on Managing Critical Resources at Craters of the Moon focuses on degradation of geologic features, water and air quality, and the balance of life of lava. Craters of the Moon National Park offers one of the best examples of basaltic volcanism in the world.
Sustainability Metrics and Rating Systems
Cindy Klein-Banai
In this module, the following topics are covered: 1) the challenges are when measuring sustainability, 2) commonly used measures for sustainability, 3) the different types of measures and their […]
Terra Quasi-Incognita: Beyond the 2 Degree Line
First Keynote Address from the 4degrees International Climate Conference.
Ethical Leadership in Government
Third panel discussion at the conference on "Ethics, Trust & Transparency: Business, Government and the Case for Voter Concern," presented by the Cary M. Maguire Center for Ethics & Public Responsibility in collaboration with the SMU Cox School of Business on November 2, 2011. The panel was moderated by Mike Davis, Senior Lecturer at the SMU Cox School of Business, and included Arthur Athens, director of the Stockdale Center for Ethical Leadership at the U.S. Naval Academy; Judy Nadler, senior f
Prime III
Prime III is a multimodal, electronic voting system that allows people to vote independently despite any physical challenges they might have.
SML Nancy 2011 - Vitamine D et effets extra-osseux.
Titre : SML Nancy 2011 - Vitamine D et effets extra-osseux.
Intervenant(s) : Jean Dominique de KORWIN (Professeur – Service de Médecine H, Hôpital Central - CHU de Nancy)
Résumé : Objectifs : Connaître les effets sur les tissus osseux, et les effets extra-osseux de la Vit D. Rechercher et traiter les carences et surdosage. Prescrire un traitement par Vit D en pratique
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Liberia wins Amputee Football Cup
Nov. 30 - Defending champions Liberia, scoop the 2011 title in the African Cup of Nations for Amputee Football (CANAF 2011) tournament after beating Ghana 3-2 in a penalty shootout final. Tara Cleary reports.
European Heart Journal- My Cardio Interviews: G. Hindricks, P. Kowey & C. Tracy on ALPHEE
By: OxfordJournals G. Hindricks in conversation with P. Kowey and C. Tracy: ALPHEE- Double Blind Placebo Controlled Dose Ranging Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Celivarone 50, 100 Or 300 Mg OD with Amiodarone as Calibrator for the Prevention of ICD Interventions or Death
SCIENCE OF THE WINTER OLYMPICS: BLADE RUNNERS
By: nsf The U.S. speed skating team has two best hopes against a powerful South Korean team that took three- of-a-possible-four golds in Torino: Apolo Ohno and J.R. Celski--an 18-year-old World Champion in his first Olympics. Speed skating is all about force and movement--what, in physics, are known as Newton's First Three Laws of Motion. Celski and physicist George Tuthill of Plymouth State University explain.
Nieuwe educatieve theaterproductie over verkeer Stef stelt samen met haar muzikale broer Tho een verkeersquiz voor kinderen samen. Alle aspecten rond …
