Panel IIA: Governance
Lack of effective governance is a fundamental challenge facing India and this manifests itself in three key issues that this panel will seek to address: (a) How does a maturing democracy ensure that the elected representatives work in a manner that truly represents the will of the people; (b) How can the delivery of public services be massively improved, and (c) How can we tackle the challenge of corruption, not just at the top levels or in government alone, but also the growing culture of corru
The worst board in America
Peter Lauria, Reuters' Editor-in-Charge of technology, media and telecom for the U.S., reveals his short-list of companies with the worst board-of-directors -- but only one takes home the prize for "Worst in Show."
Panel IB: Healthcare
What would it take for India to come up with a healthcare system which is accessible and affordable to all? Will insurance (micro insurance) be the solution to provide cost effective healthcare? Will advancements in technology like telemedicine and low-cost treatment bridge the disparities between the urban and rural sector? Will quality clinics in established areas increase access to treatment? The healthcare panel aims to give insight into what it would take to cater to the healthcare needs of
Plant and Animal Cell Rap
This short, animated video gives a brief description of animal and plant cell parts in rap form. This is a good resource to introduce and/or review cell parts in the classroom. It would be a good springboard to have students design their own cell demonstration. (1:23)
Applying for US Citizenship Part 2 of 4
Debby Alter from JFVS gives detailed instructions on how to apply for United States Citizenship. In this segment, directions are given for checking the status of citizenship applications. Basic directions for fillling out the applications are also given. ( 6:52)
Tropical Rain Forest Slideshow
This tropical rain forest slideshow included vibrant pictures and narration. The video cuts off at the end. (01:00)
"Going Bovine" by Libba Bray--The Pick of the Week from 60 second Recap
In this video, teenage students will be introduced to "Going Bovine" by Libba Bray. Summary--16-year-old Cameron kind of has a bad attitude. About everything. He hates school; he doesn't get along with his family; and he spends most of his time getting baked. Clearly, Cameron is destined for great things ... NOT. Or is he? As in many classic tales, a near-death (or pending death) experience gets Cameron on the road to some kind of redemption. Together with his gaming-obsessed, hypochondriac
PreAP Review 1
"A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck--The Pick of the  Week from 60second Recap®
In this Pick of the Week video, teenage students will be introduced to "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck. Summary--Joey and Mary Alice are city slickers who spend summers with their Grandma Dowdel in her sleepy little Illinois town. But the excitement of Chicago, it turns out, pales in comparison to the excitement of the yearly hijinks at Grandma's. There are bullies to outwit, ornery neighbors to help, and justice to uphold—with a little illegal fishing and pie-tampering thrown in
Babbage: October 5th 2011
Apple unveils the latest iteration of the iPhone, IBM outmuscles Microsoft and Yahoo! becomes the potential target of a Chinese takeover
05.10.2011 – Langsam gesprochene Nachrichten
Trainieren Sie Ihr Hörverstehen mit authentischen Materialien. Nutzen Sie die Nachrichten der Deutschen Welle von Mittwoch – als Text und als verständlich gesprochene Audio-Datei.Aus Protest gegen geplante Massenentlassungen sind in Griechenland die Angestellten im öffentlichen Dienst in einen 24-stündigen Streik getreten. In den staatlichen Krankenhäuser hält nur eine Notbesetzung die Stellung. Anwälte, Lehrer und Finanzbeamte legten die Arbeit ganz nieder. Auch die Fluglotsen schlosse
Inside the News: Bank stocks seen hit by Italian rating cut
Oct. 5 - Financials stocks, particularly in Italy and the euro zone, will come under more pressure after Moody's downgraded Italy's debt by 3 notches from A2 to Aa2, says Reuters Analyst Vincenzo Albano.
Staff profiles: Sandra Enness
Sandra Enness, communications manager for Michigan Sea Grant Extension, talks about her role in communicating the uniqueness of the Great Lakes.
To read more, go to http://news.msu.edu/story/9865
PG 273 - 282 SANFORD AND SCOTT'S JUNIOR LATIN READER
recorded 2011
PG 282 - 289 SANFORD AND SCOTT'S JUNIOR LATIN READER
recorded 2011
Change at the Top of the World
The defining question of this century will be: how do we simultaneously preserve the environment and shareholder wealth? (24:06)
Historique du Risorgimento italien. 1. L'unité italienne / Philippe Foro
Historique du Risorgimento italien et ses formulations politiques et sociales. 1. L'unité italienne / Philippe Foro. Université Toulouse II-Le Mirail, 27 septembre 2011. Cours filmé, destiné, notamment, aux étudiants préparant l'agrégation d'italien ou d'histoire 2011-2012.
Philippe Foro présente une analyse du contexte historique général qui a présidé à l'unité italienne au XIXème siècle, ses tenants et aboutissants, etc. Cette analyse s'articule c
Emma
