Analyzing an Ecosystem (Interactive)
What are ecological systems, and what types of organisms live in these environments? This interactive activity adapted from the University of Alberta identifies the living and nonliving components of an animated ecosystem. Users are also invited to look at examples of mimicry, and identify which living things are producers and which are consumers. To help users complete the activity, key terms, including biotic and abiotic components, are defined.
Moodle 2.0 Blocks - part 1
First part of the video describing the standard blocks in a Moodle 2.0 installation. (04:24)
Chinese Grammar-Complement 结果补语
Chinese Grammar-Complement 结果补语.
Communication towers kill about 6.8 million birds every year
Every year more than 6 million birds die as they migrate from the United States and Canada to Central and South America, according to a new USC study published April 25 in journal PLoS ONE.
"This is a tragedy that does not have to be," said lead author, Travis Longcore, an associate professor in the USC Spatial Sciences Institute in the USC Dornsife Collage of Letters, Arts and Sciences.
The birds are killed by the 84,000 communication towers that dot North America and can rise nearly 2,000 fe
From Cranfield School of Management to...
Carolyn Pearson ADP 2009, Head of Commercial Systems, easyJet talks passionately about her Cranfield experience.
Purdue students to display innovations during senior design finale
Purdue University mechanical engineering students in their senior capstone design course will demonstrate a diverse collection of inventions that includes a robotic stair cleaner, an autonomous surveillance helicopter and a solar-powered motorized baby stroller.
http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/events/2012/120425StarkeySeniorDesign.html
France A. Córdova's "Last Lecture"
She's had countless interactions with Purdue students - from informal to elaborate events. She's been the face of the university with government and business leaders from West Lafayette to the Far East.
France A. Córdova presented her "Last Lecture" on April 24 in Stewart Center's Loeb Playhouse. The event was hosted by Purdue's Mortar Board - Barbara Cook Chapter, Purdue Student Government and Purdue Graduate Student Government.
Purdue University HHS Life Inspired Flash Mob
Did you join the flash mob on the Hello Walk at Purdue University as part of the College of Health and Human Sciences' Life Inspired program? Students and staff danced, sang, and enjoyed ice cream sandwiches!
Round 2 Cheer
Anatomy of a Tsunami (Interactive)
Tsunami waves can be distinguished from ordinary ocean waves by many factors, including the tremendous amount of energy they carry, the great distance between their wave crests, and their capacity to travel at jetliner speeds across an entire ocean. In this interactive from NOVA Online, explore how the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami — the deadliest in recorded history — was triggered, how its waves traveled thousands of kilometers largely unchanged, and what happened once the waves r
Breakingviews: Apple keeps rolling
April 25 - Jeffrey Goldfarb and Breakingviews columnists explain why investors can, for now, stop looking for reasons to sell Apple.
Practice Techniques - Rock Drums
Learn more about Rod's course at: http://bit.ly/ABCqvs
Rod has over 35 years of real-life performing experience, which includes recording on over 50 CDs and playing over 3,000 concerts in 25 countries. Rod is a founding member of the Emmy-nominated progressive rock fusion group the Dixie Dregs, and an original member of the heavy metal band Winger, whose recordings have reached gold and platinum status around the world.
Advice for Drummers: Respect the Basics - Rock Drums
Learn more about Rod's course at: http://bit.ly/ABCqvs
Rod has over 35 years of real-life performing experience, which includes recording on over 50 CDs and playing over 3,000 concerts in 25 countries. Rod is a founding member of the Emmy-nominated progressive rock fusion group the Dixie Dregs, and an original member of the heavy metal band Winger, whose recordings have reached gold and platinum status around the world.
Studio Recording Versus Live Performance - Rock Drums
Learn more about Rod's course at: http://bit.ly/ABCqvs
Rod has over 35 years of real-life performing experience, which includes recording on over 50 CDs and playing over 3,000 concerts in 25 countries. Rod is a founding member of the Emmy-nominated progressive rock fusion group the Dixie Dregs, and an original member of the heavy metal band Winger, whose recordings have reached gold and platinum status around the world.
26.04.2012 – Langsam gesprochene Nachrichten
Trainiere dein Hörverstehen mit den Nachrichten der Deutschen Welle von Donnerstag – als Text und als verständlich gesprochene Audio-Datei.
In Pakistan hat der Oberste Gerichtshof Premierminister Yousuf Raza Gilani wegen Missachtung der Justiz verurteilt. Eine Gefängnisstrafe wurde aber nicht verhängt, wie das staatliche Fernsehen berichtete. Gilani musste sich seit Februar vor den Richtern verantworten. Ihm wurde vorgeworfen, neue Ermittlungen gegen Staatspräsident Asif Ali Zardari
Breakingviews: BTG Pactual pulls off hot market debut
April 26 -- Billionaire André Esteves' BTG Pactual raises $1.96 bln in Brazil's largest IPO since 2009. Rob Cox and Breakingviews columnists ask how much growth it offers investors.
Steve Jobs: Speaking from the Wilderness
Editor’s Note: Nearly 16 years ago to the day, I interviewed Steve Jobs at an investment conference in San Francisco, California. He was “out of favour,” in-between his bifurcated tenure at the helm of Apple, revolutionising movie-making as chairman and CEO of Pixar. In retrospect, we see that Jobs brought his Apple technology approach to the movies and took movie marketing with him back to Apple…
Admiral Kimmel Testifies - Pearl Harbor Hearing
Rear-Admiral Husband E. Kimmel testified before the Pearl Harbor
Investigating Committee regarding his actions as Commander of Naval forces at the time of the Japanese attack. This is a short clip of his testimony, included as the first item in a 14 January 1946. Some language should be reviewed. A great video to show after the study of this event is done by students.
Patrick Wilson (A'95) - 2012 Commencement Keynote Speaker
Carnegie Mellon University alumnus Patrick Wilson (A'95) will deliver CMU's keynote address for its 115th Commencement at 11 a.m., Sunday, May 20 in Gesling Stadium. Wilson, a critically acclaimed, award-winning actor, was most recently seen in Paramount Pictures' Young Adult and also starring in the CBS drama, A Gifted Man.
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