Palestinian flag raised at UNESCO
Dec. 13 - President Mahmoud Abbas attends the Palestinian flag-raising ceremony at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris. Nick Rowlands reports.
SDSU Geological Sciences - Thesis Defense - Marck Maroun
By: tcarrasc Saprock: A long term recorder of ground shaking, Peninsular Ranges, southern California
Marck Maroun
ABSTRACT
Saprolization is commonly viewed as an isovolumetric process. However, it has not been studied extensively in seismogenic areas. Hence, we undertook a detailed study of five sites located at disparate distances to the seismically active Elsinore fault. Data obtained during this study along with the results of earlier investigation of five additional sites, support the ide
Panetta sees "significant progress" in Afghan war effort
Dec. 14 - U.S. Defense Secretary Panetta in Kabul said despite continuing violence in Afghanistan, the U.S. and NATO are "making significant progress." Deborah Lutterbeck reports.
Primate Behavior
Notre Dame OpenCourseware (OCW) offers free online educational resources for the course "Primate Behavior" in the Department of Anthropology. This course explores the social lives of the nonhuman primates. It begins with an introduction to primate evolution and taxonomy and behavioral ecology. It further examines select groups of living primates through topics such as conservation, social behavior, cooperation/competition, reproduction, ethnoprimatology, and evolution of social organization.
Emma Rovick -- Member of the Minnesota Real Estate Hall of Fame
Emma Rovick, Founder of Edina Realty, Member of the Minnesota Real Estate Hall of Fame (2011).
The Minnesota Real Estate Hall of Fame has been established to honor, preserve and perpetuate the names and outstanding accomplishments of real estate leaders who have made a significant contribution in real estate and demonstrated care and concern for improving their community as a business leader.
Tailoring Electrocatalyst Materials at the Nano-Scale: Controlling Activity, Selectivity, and Stabil
Thomas F. Jaramillo - Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Stanford University
2012 Lumen Scholar Dan Koehler
Elon senior Daniel Koehler is using the university's top prize in a project exploring the social and agricultural ramifications of Mugabe's controversial land policy. His undergraduate research is the most recent in a series of E-net profiles on Lumen scholars in the Class of 2012.
"DMC Upside": TACHE Silent Auction
The Del Mar College Chapter of the Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher Education held its annual silent auction fundraiser in late November. This segment on TACHE aired on the December 2011 edition of the "DMC Upside" television program, which is broadcast in Corpus Christi on Channel 19.
Woody Allen receives Golden Globe Directing nom
Dec. 15 - The Golden Globe nominees for Best Director of a dramatic film. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Le goût du vin : produire et consommer du vin "bon, propre et juste" (video)
9e matinée des Œnologues - Bordeaux
Jean Lhéritier, Quelle place pour le goût dans notre civilisation, production, éducation
Fondé par des italiens à la fin des années 80, le mouvement Slow Food se développe en France en 2003. Association de lutte contre la standardisation du goût, elle encourage la biodiversité et une agriculture de qualité.
La 9e matinée des œnologues est l’occasion pour Jean Lhéritier, président de
Le goût du vin : produire et consommer du vin "bon, propre et juste" (audio)
9e matinée des Œnologues - Bordeaux
Jean Lhéritier, Quelle place pour le goût dans notre civilisation, production, éducation
Fondé par des italiens à la fin des années 80, le mouvement Slow Food se développe en France en 2003. Association de lutte contre la standardisation du goût, elle encourage la biodiversité et une agriculture de qualité.
La 9e matinée des œnologues est l’occasion pour Jean Lhéritier, président de
Intro to Information Privacy
This course gives an introduction to computer and network security from the perspective of a Internet user and individuals who plan to work in industry positions where understanding network risks is of great importance.
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The price of civilization
Sachs argues that for the U.S. to regain sound fiscal health the country must also reform its politics. The lecture is immediately followed by a panel discussion with: Professor Valpy FitzGerald, Department of International Development Professor Ian Goldin, Oxford Martin School (chair) Professor Peter Tufano, Said Business School Professor Adrian Wood , Department of International Development Professor Sir Adam Roberts, Centre for International Studies (Please note Prof Sir
Medicine and Public Health in American History
Notre Dame OpenCourseware (OCW) offers free educational resources for the course "Medicine and Public Health in American History" in the History Department. This course offers an introduction to differing conceptions of disease, health, and healing throughout American history, the changing role and image of medicine and medical professionals in American life, and the changing social and cultural meanings and entanglements of medical science and practice throughout American history.
Introduction to Peace Studies
Notre Dame OpenCourseware (OCW) offers free educational resources for the course "Introduction to Peace Studies" in the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies. This course surveys: (1) the major causes of deadly conflict around the world; (2) various definitions of “peace” and the conditions under which it occurs and is sustained; and (3) the style and comparative success of various strategies such as building peace movements and nonviolent social change as ways to achieve peace.
Last minute gift ideas for teachers &n
Well for the first and last time for 2011 I am going to actually promote some last minute gifts for Teachers. The great news is that because they are all digital resources you can download them and gift them in minutes without leaving your computer.
Redbird For Life - Julie
Redbird For Life - Julie
C-Suite Conversations: Michael Dan
"C-Suite Conversations" are unscripted interviews with leading decision makers in central Virginia held in the Robins School of Business at the University of Richmond. Throughout five installments in the 2011 - 2012 academic year, Senior Associate Dean Richard Coughlan and each executive will discuss business-related topics on stage in the Ukrop Auditorium at the Robins School. These hour-long interviews will focus on leadership, decision-making, strategy and other areas that contribute to an o
Beginner S6 #25 - Desperate Times at the Japanese Bank
Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! You have been shopping like crazy lately to buy a new wardrobe for your job in Japan, and you’re starting to worry about whether you’ll be able to cover your rent at the end of the month. You ask your landlord for a short extension in Japanese, and he agrees. Now [...]
