Science Bulletins: Australia's Coral Growth Slows
Corals, like clams, lobster, and sea urchins, are marine calcifiers—they incorporate dissolved minerals from seawater to grow their hard parts. Calcifiers are considered at risk from our increased introduction of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere from the burning of fossil fuels. Carbon dioxide in the air increases the temperature of the ocean by ramping up the greenhouse effect, and the absorption of carbon dioxide into the ocean changes its chemistry so that minerals are less available for
Allied Invasion of Italy
In September, 1943, Italy surrendered unconditionally to the Allies, while German forces quickly occupied north and central Italy. Aided by the Germans, Mussolini escaped from prison and established a puppet republic in northern Italy. In this video clip, learn more about the invasion of Italy. (3:37)
Hajim Design Day
Every spring, seniors in the various programs at the Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Science present the projects they have been working on all year for the community to see. These students in computer science, optics, biomedical, computer and electrical, chemical and mechanical engineering work in teams to solve a problem brought to them by a customer from outside the University of Rochester. The problems usually require a product to be designed that can be manufactured, and these proj
Representing Women: Culture, Religion, and Revolution || Women Making Democracy || Radcliffe
This discussion presents a dialogue among activists, scholars, and cultural analysts. They will reflect on cultural practices and iconic representations of women as they play out in democratizing movements, with a particular interest in the place of religion in democratic politics.
00:00 Introduction by Malika Zeghal, Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Professor in Contemporary Islamic Thought and Life, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Harvard University
04:35 Dalenda Larguèche, Professor of Histor
Easter on Recently Captured Iwo Jima
In this audio clip, a chaplain's service for U.S. troops on Iwo Jima is broadcasted live. On March 26, 1945, after 36 days of bloody battle, the United States took control of the strategically important Japanese island. (3:21)
Indian Dance - About Garba-Raas
Gabra-Raas is a classical Indian style of dance that originated in the Indian state of Gujarat and incorporates colorful costumes and energetic movements, Garba-Raas has traveled across the world. This video is from an audition at Boston University. Interviews with the dancers go over the differences between the dances and a little about the culture and how these dances are used. Length 1:41
Slope Visual Drawing Strategy
XSL Formatting Objects
Hannes Hirzel
XSL Formatting Objects is an XML language designed to be used to markup text which then later will be converted to PDF.
Some Ri
Charles Willson Peale, Staircase Group) - 1795 - Smart History at Khan Academy
Charles Willson Peale, Staircase Group (Portrait of Raphaelle Peale and Titian Ramsay Peale), 1795, oil on canvas, 89-1/2 x 39-3/8 inches / 227.3 x 100 cm (04:26). The experts are Dr. Harris and Dr. Zucker.
Obama Addresses 2004 Democratic Convention
On July 27, 2004, Barack Obama, then a little-known Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate from Illinois, delivers the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention. His speech, in which he describes his personal story of the American Dream, catapults him into the national spotlight. (2:51)
Calculus: Evaluating Limits
In this lesson you will learn about evaluating limits by substituting
values into the expression as well as what notation denotes a limit (and how to read and interpret the notation). Taught by Professor Edward Burger, this lesson was selected from a broader, comprehensive course, Calculus.
Adam Shankam: "Rock of Ages", Talks at Google
"Adam Shankman is a film director and choreographer. He has been a judge on the television program ""So You Think You Can Dance,"" directed several films like ""A Walk to Remember,"" ""Bringing Down The House,"" and a remake of ""Hairspray,"" and choreographed many things including one of the Spice Girls' tours.
He recently joined us here in Mountain View to discuss his latest film ""Rock of Ages,"" which is set in 1987 Los Angeles.
It's about two young people chasing their dreams in the big
Finding the causes of leukemia
Speaker: Martyn T. Smith, Professor of Toxicology and Director of the Superfund Research Program http://superfund.berkeley.edu/ at the University of California Berkeley http://berkeley.edu/. Research support by the Superfund Research Program of NIEHS.
Professor Smith explains that leukemia occurs when white blood cells do not develop properly. Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is the most common form in adults. Causes include radiation, chemotherapy, benzene, formaldehyde, and tobacco smoke. Lo
School of Law Commencement 2012 - University of St. Thomas
Commencement Ceremony for year 2012 of the University of St. Thomas's School of Law.
POL310 Session 7 Summer 2012
Current Issues in American Government with Brenda Riddick
Guest: Hank Greely
URI Fine Art Majors Learn to Exhibit Their Artwork Professionally
Senior Fine Arts Majors learn what it takes to exhibit their art outside the halls of URI.
What's Your Dream? TV ad #2
One of a series of TV advertisements circa 2000 in the "What's Your Dream?" branding campaign for Del Mar College.
What's Your Dream? TV ad (Princess)
One of a series of TV advertisements circa 2000 in the "What's Your Dream?" branding campaign for Del Mar College.
George Washington's Precedents
This video provides insights into the many precedents that Washington set as the first president. It would be a good overview, but does not provide any insights into why he took and said some of these actions in enough detail to stand by itself.(3:05)
Anatomy of the State
Murray Rothbard was known as the state's greatest living enemy, and this is his most succinct and powerful statement on the topic, an exhibit A in how he came to wear that designation proudly. He explains what a state is and what it is not, according to his own ideological vision. His shows how it is one institution that purports to hold the right to violate all that we otherwise hold as honest and moral, and how it operates under a false cover now and always. He shows how the state wrecks f
