Agent Based Modeling of Complex Adaptive Systems (basics)
Our human society consists of many intertwined Large Scale Socio-Technical Systems (LSSTS), such as infrastructures, industrial networks, the financial systems etc. Environmental pressures created by these systems on Earth’s carrying capacity are leading to exhaustion of natural resources, loss of habitats and biodiversity, and are causing a resource and climate crisis. To avoid this sustainability crisis, we urgently need to transform our production and consumption patterns. Given that we, as
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AppFabric.tv - Workflows in Azure AppFabric Applications Workflow in the cloud... it's like a silver lining just waiting to happen. In this episode I'm joined by Josh Twist Workflow PM who will show you how you can use Workflow in Windows Azure AppFabric. Ron Jacobs
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GPS on the Move
During a scavenger hunt and an art project, students learn how to use a handheld GPS receiver for personal navigation. Teachers can request assistance from the Institute of Navigation to find nearby members with experience in using GPS and in locating receivers to use.
Olympic ticket sell-out is coup for London: Coe
July 21 - The British public needs to be realistic about the unprecedented demand for 2012 tickets, says Sebastian Coe, chairman of the London organising committee.
UK on top of Olympic security threat: Robertson
July 21 - The UK Minister for Sport and the Olympics says London is as prepared as it can be to deliver a secure Games, but precautions against terrorism won't be at the expense of people's enjoyment.
Wall St. reform slow going
July 21 - One year after the signing of the Dodd-Frank financial regulation reform legislation, regulators and market watchers say there are still a lot of hurdles to overcome to avoid another financial meltdown. Bobbi Rebell reports.
Conducting Posture and Use of a Baton
This module represents fundamentals of conducting posture and use of the baton.
Purdue focuses on youth at 2011 Indiana Black Expo
Encouraging youth to focus on their academic and community service goals while developing life skills are the themes that Purdue University is supporting at the 41st annual Summer Celebration of the Indiana Black Expo in Indianapolis.
http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/events/2011/110711TaylorBlackExpo.html
Hip Fracture Prevention Device
The Johns Hopkins Center for Bioengineering Innovation in the department for Biomedical Engineering at the Whiting School of Engineering hosts its annual Design Day to showcase student research.
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Faculty conversations: Debra and Brian Schutte
Debra and Brian Schutte talk about CoSAGE, their research project in partnership with a unique mid-Michigan community that investigates the genetic causes of common diseases with the goal of promoting community wellness across generations.
To read more, go to http://news.msu.edu/story/9603
Northern California False Color Time Lapse from SeaWiFS
Transitions between relatively cloud free scenes of Northern California, using true color land and clouds with false color-chlorophyll water images, all from SeaWiFS
285 GG "Moot" Versus "Mute"
And what about the Harry Potter Wizengamot?
Vietnam War: History and Key Dates
This 5:53 minute video reviews the main causes and events in the Vietnam War, the longest and one of the most unpopular wars in the history of the United States. Good insights are images are provided. Also shows the escalation of the war by the support of the United States. It does not mention the intervention by other countries. At best an overview.
Lower Intermediate S6 #15 - An Offer of Kindness in Japan
Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! It’s your first day of your summer job at the Japanese radio station, and you’re walking around greeting the people you’ll be working with. When you meet the host of a popular Japanese radio show, you’re surprised at how humble he is and taken aback when he kindly allows you to [...]
North Carolina Coastline Flyover from SeaWiFS
Panning along the North Carolina coast, from SeaWiFS imagery
ESD.801 Leadership Development (MIT)
Students in ESD.801 Leadership Development work in a seminar environment to develop leadership capabilities. Readings, assignments and class discussion explore the topics covered in this class. In addition, students participate in an Outward Bound experience and participate in "leadership lunches" with global leaders.
Download Seasons 1 and 2 Today Hi everybody, my name's Mike and this is the Let's Speak Italian podcast. So you've been listening to the first few lessons, and hopefully you're learning how to speak Italian. Well with the first 100 lessons completed, I wanted to release the first few lessons for free as a little teaser so that you can see just how easy it is to learn to speak Italian. Now, by going to the website, you can buy the first 100 lessons for only $15.00. That includes 100 lessons, plus 20 review lessons as
Mark Behrens
Professor Mark Behrens reviews in more detail and touches on key elements of his research that the students in video (Student Presentation #5) discussed. In describing his work, Behrens offered "think of looking through color filters." The filters eliminate any unnecessary or unforeseeable data, and when you combine all the filters together, the yield reveals amazing overlaps and patterns.
