China's leadership transition

25.10.2012 – Langsam gesprochene Nachrichten
Trainiere dein Hörverstehen mit den Nachrichten der Deutschen Welle von Donnerstag – als Text und als verständlich gesprochene Audio-Datei. *** Der Sicherheitsrat der Vereinten Nationen unterstützt die Forderung von UN-Vermittler Lakhdar Brahimi nach einer Waffenruhe in Syrien. Über den Stand der Verhandlungen gab es unterschiedliche Berichte. Brahimi sagte, das Regime von Baschar al-Assad habe seine Zustimmung für eine viertägige Feuerpause während des morgen beginnenden islamischen
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One Minute Romanian - flyer
From the makers of the award-winning online language course Coffee Break Spanish comes a new range of titles aimed at busy people who want to acquire the absolute basics of a language. One Minute Languages from the Radio Lingua Network will introduce learners to a new language from scratch. The course is made up of ten lessons and covers topics including basic greetings, introducing yourself, and dealing with language problems. You’ll also learn numbers and other useful words and phrases whi
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Lesson 06 - One Minute Romanian
In lesson 6 of One Minute Romanian you will learn to introduce yourself. Remember - even a few phrases of a language can help you make friends and enjoy travel more. Find out more about One Minute Romanian at our website - http://www.oneminutelanguages.com. One Minute Romanian is brought to you by the Radio Lingua Network and is ©Copyright 2008.Author(s): No creator set

What Hollande's Election Means for the Eurozone
In the aftermath of the election of Socialist Francois Hollande as the new president of France, eurozone austerity policies in Europe, which many now blame for pushing much of the Continent back into recession, appear likely to be loosened. At the same time, at least some complementary growth-oriented policies may be introduced. Big questions remain, however: What will these changes look like, and how much difference will they make? (Article with podcast)Author(s): No creator set

Banco Santander's Huge Mexican IPO: Why It's a 'Smart Move' During Troubled Times
Last week, Spanish bank Banco Santander announced plans to use the recent strong financial performance of its Mexican unit as leverage to raise $4.3 billion in a stock offering -- the largest ever in Mexico's history. Part of a longer-term expansion plan in Latin America, the move is also designed to signal to financial markets that the bank has high growth potential outside of its troubled home markets in Spain and the eurozone. In an interview, Wharton's Mauro Guillen and Adrian Tschoegl, auth
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GM's Daniel Ammann: Driving 'One of the Great Corporate Transformations of All Time'
The theme of the recent 2012 Wharton Management Conference -- "Changing the Game: Leadership in Crisis" -- is an apt one for the auto industry. Daniel Ammann, CFO of General Motors, addressed leadership issues in a keynote presentation at the conference and in a podcast with Wharton's John Paul MacDuffie, during which he discussed upcoming product launches, the struggling auto industry in Europe and a strong partnership in China. (Podcast with transcript)Author(s): No creator set

Zach and Reggie Puppets Sing about Up and Down---Opposites
Zach and Reggie sing a fun, educational song about UP and DOWN! This is a great resource to introduce and/or review antonyms/opposites in the early childhood classroom. (2:01)
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2nd MIT Presidential Election Conference - Part 3
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Contemporary Debates in Criminal Justice: Government Surveillance
Watch video of Christopher Slobogin presenting “Contemporary Debates in Criminal Justice: Government Surveillance” as part of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute lecture series. The course explores a number of the hottest topics in criminal justice: the death penalty, the insanity defense, preventive detention, surveillance and other topics relating to investigation of crime and its punishment.keep reading »
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What the Next President Needs to Know about Countering Violent Extremism
A discussion of counter-terrorism and homegrown extremism in the U.S., sponsored by the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding and the Duke Islamic Studies Center. Panelists: David Schanzer, associate professor at Duke University's Sanford School of Public Policy and director of the Triangle Center on Terrorism and Homeland Security; Heather Hurlburt, executive director of National Security Network; and Haris Tarin, director of the Washington, D.C., office of the Muslim Public Affairs Cou
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What is college fashion in 2012?
Whether it's sweatpants and a ball cap or a button-down dress shirt and khakis, students at Penn State and colleges around the country have a style all their own. It may change from decade to decade and even semester to semester, but it remains unique and special. We talked to two clothing shop owners to see what they saw in student fashion trends.
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Politics Discussion: Tim Skubick
Tim Skubick speaks to students about politics--the affect it has on all of us, and why it's important to be aware of it (DeVos Campus, Sneden 108). Tim Skubick is anchor and producer of the weekly public TV series "Off the Record." "Off the Record" is seen on Michigan public television stations and has an audience of 100,000 viewers each week
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Calculus 133 - 10/25/12
David Pruis twice-weekly calculus class from Grand Rapids Community College.
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Ambassador Shirin Tahir-Kheli: Understanding the Role of Women in Muslim Societies
Amb.Tahir-Kheli's lecture is part of the national World Affairs Councils of America's program on "Understanding Muslim Societies". Ambassador Shirin Tahir-Kheli was Secretary Condoleeza Rice's Senior Advisor for Women's Empowerment
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