"Principles of Applied Mathematics, Spring 2009"
" This course is about mathematical analysis of continuum models of various natural phenomena. Such models are generally described by partial differential equations (PDE) and for this reason much of the course is devoted to the analysis of PDE. Examples of applications come from physics, chemistry, biology, complex systems: traffic flows, shock waves, hydraulic jumps, bio-fluid flows, chemical reactions, diffusion, heat transfer, population dynamics, and pattern formation."
Spastic Paraplegia - Sensory Exam - Superficial Sub-exam - Patient 5
This video features a 54-year-old white male with a history of spastic paraplegia (diagnosed in 1994) and no previous history of heart disease or cardiac workup. He presented to the Emergency Room complaining of three days on-and-off retrosternal chest pain. Patient presented to the ER complaining of three days on-and-off retrosternal chest pain, rated 3/10, lasting approximately 30 minutes, occurring multiple times daily at rest or during activity. The first episode occurred three days before
"Hi, My Name Is Flat Stanley"- Stanley Travels Around the World in Song
The famous Flat Stanley travels around the world in this video. Sing along and see the famous sites with him as he travels to China, Egypt, France, Germany, Africa, Alaska, and California. ( 3:21)
11.302J Urban Design Politics (MIT)
This is a seminar about the ways that urban design contributes to the distribution of political power and resources in cities. "Design," in this view, is not some value-neutral aesthetic applied to efforts at urban development but is, instead, an integral part of the motives driving that development. The class investigates the nature of the relations between built form and political purposes through close examination of a wide variety of situations where public and private sector design commissi
How to keeep kids engaged in class I came across this article from Edutopia.org. It is worth a look
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Head in the Game: Clip From Friday Night Lights
As his lethargic team is getting pummeled in the championship game, Coach Gaines tells his team to wake up and get their heads in the game. Themes addressed through this clip include confidence, focus, determination, and teamwork. ( 3:03)
History of The Barbie Doll
This 2:37 video features an interview with the woman who invented the Barbie Doll and the background of its evolution. A good video for those who are interested in collecting this doll.
Europe Week Ahead: ECB's Stark resigns, investors rattled
Sept. 9 - Investors flock to quality assets after the ECB's chief economist Juergen Stark resigns over divisions about the central bank's bond buying programme.
Coördinaten : Billy Bug Klik op de pijltjestoetsen om Billy te verplaatsen. Verplaats hem naar de juiste coördinaten zodat hij bij het eten kan. Klik op 'feed' en hij eet het op. Hoe snel kan je Billy tien keer voederen?
privacy versus veiligheid
You can follow a radio report on a business event
S&P 500 faces more drops, but getting oversold: Phil Smith
Aug. 9 - S&P's next support is all the way down at 1,032 but some technical indicators are showing the index is getting oversold in the near-term, says Reuters North Asia general manager Phil Smith.
Engineering in the Wild
Harvard SEAS undergraduate students describe their work on Professor Rob Wood's RoboBees project where they develop micro air vehicles for pollination, search and rescue, and environmental monitoring.
Prayers for protesters in Yemen
Aug. 12 - Anti-government protests contine in Yemen as soldiers who have defected from the government side guard the demonstrators. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.
Basics of US Income Tax Rate Schedule
Sal Khan discussses why understanding that a marginal tax rate does not apply to all of income. Clear and easy to understand. Mr. Khan uses computer software for his instruction. (04:16)
NIFP Workshop Participant Fears
Presentation in the 2008 Rice University NSF Advance Conference entitled “Negotiating the Ideal Faculty Position”. This handout is from Mikki Hebl's talk entitled "Fear of Failure, Fear of Success".
Crackdown in Syria
Aug. 7 - At least 57 Syrian civilians are killed in assaults by government forces Sunday as Saudi King calls for the end to the bloodshed. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.
Learning to Teach Online hits 75,000 unique views from 140 Countries! DIY Homemade Pinhole Camera made from a pumpkin U.S. Day Ahead: Housing starts likely to weigh on recovery
Entertaining and informative DIY demo on making your own camera from a pumpkin. Witness the steps of the camera's making through making several pictures, then into the darkroom to develop, and then a showing of the results. Fun! Fascinating! (05:32)
Aug. 15 - U.S. housing starts and building permits are likely to disappoint due to a surplus of unsold homes and prospective buyers remaining on the sidelines, says Reuters Correspondent Jason Lange.
