Open Classroom - 10/12/2011 #1 Bluestone's Introduction
The Role of Government in the 21st Century
This Week: Rights vs. Market Goods with Jim Stergios as Guest Speaker
Hendrik Poinar on reconstructing the genome of the Black Death
An international team—led by researchers at McMaster University and the University of Tubingen in Germany—has sequenced the entire genome of the Black Death, one of the most devastating epidemics in human history.
This marks the first time scientists have been able to draft a reconstructed genome of any ancient pathogen, which will allow researchers to track changes in the pathogen's evolution and virulence over time. This work could lead to a better understanding of modern infectious disea
The Puzzle of the Amulet of Amagansett
In this video segment from Cyberchase, Wicked and Digit use what they know about fractions to figure out how many jewels are missing from the Amulet of Amagansett.
May the Force Be With You: Thrust
In this lesson, students will study how propellers and jet turbines generate thrust. This lesson focuses on Isaac Newton's 3rd Law of Motion, which states that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.
U.S. Day Ahead: Congress struggles ahead of deficit deadline
Oct. 13 - Republicans and Democrats have separately sent their deficit reduction recommendations to the Congressional super committee, underscoring deep divisions in Washington, says Reuters Correspondent Tim Reid.
11 years for Rajaratnam
Oct. 13 - Former hedge fund tycoon Raj Rajaratnam was sentenced to 11 years in prison, the longest sentence ever for insider trading. Bobbi Rebell reports.
Loyal fans line up for iPhone 4S
Oct. 13 - A handful of die-hard fans camp out in New York City ahead of the iPhone 4S release. Bobbi Rebell reports.
Kenya kidnapping curtails UN aid work
Oct 14 - The UNHCR scales back its operation in the Dadaab refugee camp after two Spanish aid workers were kidnapped on Thursday. Lily Grimes reports.
Communities: Moriches, Shirley,Mastic,and Mastic Beach
This video begins by defining the terms commmunity, urban, suburban, and rural. Then characteristics of daily life in the suburban communities of Moriches, Shirley, Mastic, and Mastic Beach, New York, are shown. Photos are shown along with narration. ( 2:54)
Gorilla Zen Den
Wild mountain gorillas lead peaceful lives and spend their days eating, sleeping, and playing. Watch and learn from the intelligence, gentle nature, and vulnerability of this most human-like species. (3:06)
2011 USC Global Conference Opening Night
Opening night ceremony of the 2011 USC Global Conference in Hong Kong, featuring USC provost and senior vice president for academic affairs Elizabeth Garrett; and ceremonial "waking" of lions for a lion dance by Hong Kong Finance Secretary John Tsang and USC president C. L. Max Nikias.
Figurative Language - Free English Video by Brightstorm
Figurative language is defined as taking words beyond their literal meaning. This video explains the several types of figurative language, such as similes, metaphors, and personification. The video also provides examples of figurative language from one of Shakespeare’s famous sonnets. (3:47)
Dow, Nasdaq turn positive for 2011
Oct 14 - Summary of business headlines: Dow and Nasdaq erase losses for the year; U.S. retail sales stronger-than-expected in September; iPhone fans flock to new phone despite early criticisms; S&P downgrades Spain, French bank. Conway G. Gittens reports.
Lien entre transformations contemporaines du travail, pénibilité et santé / M.-C. Amauger Lattes
SHS et Santé : Quels liens entre transformation contemporaines du travail, pénibilité et santé ? / Marie-Cécile Amauger Lattes. In "L'espace des sciences sociales", séminaire interdisciplinaire organisé par l'Institut Fédératif d'Études et de Recherches Interdisciplinaires Santé Société (IFERISS) de Toulouse (France), l'École Doctorale "Temps, Espaces, Sociétés, Cultures" (TESC) de l'Université de Toulouse et la Maison des Sciences de l’Ho
2011 International Forum on R&D: Session 6 - Panel Discussion
Session 6 University International R&D Collaboration: The Role of the Government
This session will focus on the role of governments in promoting R&D collaborations with a discussion of the effect of national innovation strategies. The panel will include government and non-government organization representatives from several countries.
After U.S. Troops Withdrawal, Iraq's Future Uncertain
Iraq is choosing its own future—albeit a hazy one. Iraq's prime minister looks increasingly like dictators overthrown during the Arab Spring, and the country's sticky relations with its Sunni neighbors but closer ties with Iran can complicate its future.
Nouri al-Maliki, Iraq's has been cracking down on protesters, oppositions, and journalists, manifesting the country's authoritarian tendencies. Told through Basra, an oil-rich city in southern Iraq, the project reveals how the relationship be
Body Paragraph - Free English Video by Brightstorm
This video explains several important parts in body paragraphs. Body paragraphs are considered the crux of an essay and include topic sentences, supporting information, evidence, and analysis. (5:21)
Violence and arrests in Europe protests
Oct. 15 - Violence erupts in Italy at demonstrations against financial inequity as protesters are arrested in London. Deborah Lutterbeck reports
Tanker Love in Galveston
Join Hawaiian watermen as they surf oil tanker waves to raise awareness for Hurricane Ike and work to clean oceans off the shores of Galveston, Texas. (14:93)
{Suresh 212) Gautam Buddha
Master Your Vocabulary. Take a look at: Vocabulary Quiz - Hindi->English; Picture->Hindi; Recording->Hindi; and more!Vocabulary List - Easy to study list with pictures and recordings for some words{Suresh 212) Gautam...
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