A Degree of Distinction Part 1
In this podcast acclaimed broadcaster Peter Snow talks about his honorary graduation at The University of Nottingham.
He speaks candidly about his reaction to the occasion, his illustrious family and how he went from ancient history and classics to Television news.
Parts 2 and 3 of this podcast are also available from the University of Nottingham
Peter Snow
Is the Euro about to Collapse?
Alarmists are predicting the end of the euro, but Sean Rickard sees its underlying strength and durability.
The Ruan
Check out this cool video from explore.org on the Chinese instrument called the “Ruan.” This classic Chinese string instrument has existed for over 2,000 years and its name derives from Ruan Xian, a Chinese musician (and one of the legendary Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove). They are similar to banjos, and up until the 20th century, the strings were made of silk. Watch this cool instrument now!
Lesson #016, Monday 20 = venti (we've already learned this one, but I thought I'd throw it in again.) 30 = trenta 40 = quaranta 50 = cinquanta 60 = sessanta 70 = settanta 80 = ottanta 90 = novanta 100 = cento
Contratación y Medios de las Administraciones Públicas
La asignatura Contratación y Medios de las Administraciones Públicas pretende mostrar, por una parte, cómo satisfacen las Administraciones Públicas sus necesidades recurriendo a terceros con los que contrata, y, por otra, como asume y gestiona los medios personales (empleados públicos) y materiales (bienes públicos) necesarios para su funcionamiento.
Games Technologies for Learning
The Games Technologies for Learning report explores the ways in which games technologies can be used to enhance teaching and learning, and provides advice for schools and colleges wishing to introduce...
States lost in spending tug-of-war
President Obama's State of the Union address puts a new focus on spending restraints at the federal level even as parts of the Union still struggle to recover.
Cliffhangers
Punctuated by random lines supplied by the audience.
Snowflake Bentley
This fourteen-minute video in association with Scholastic, Inc. is a story about a man, who people initially thought was crazy. The partially-animated story is told while the words appear at the bottom of the screen.
"Spring is Here" Song
Spring is Here Song - A squirrel, a turtle and other forest animals sing about the coming of spring. A scene from Lost in the Woods: The Movie. This is a great resource for teaching students about the seasons or as a companion for a story about spring. Students will enjoy watching this video (1:12).
U.S. vetoes UN settlement vote
The U.S. was the only member of the UN Security Council to veto a resolution to halt Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
Penn State professor Joan Redwing discusses harnessing solar energy on a very small scale
Joan Redwing, professor of electrical engineering and materials science at Penn State, researches ways to harness the sun's power by conducting it through wires made of silicon.
Election Fellows
The Election Fellows program is a partnership among the University of Rochester, Monroe Community College, Roberts Wesleyan College, and the Monroe County Board of Elections. Through the program, 150 undergraduates (50 from each school) had the opportunity to participate directly in the electoral process by working as college poll inspectors, assisting voters as they casted their ballots in the November 2nd general election. Housed in the Rochester Center for Community Leadership at the Universi
The Reagan Fraud — and After [Excerpted from Why American History Is Not What They Say (2009)] Like most Republican politicians since the early 1930s, Ronald Reagan always portrayed himself throughout his political career as a
Video: A Year of Song: Robert’s Gift to Clara
A Year of Song: Robert’s Gift to Clara – a celebration of the music and letters of composer Robert Schumann and his wife Clara. Narrated by Jim Lovensheimer; performers include soprano Amy Jarman, lyric baritone Jonathan Retzlaff; mezzo soprano Gayle Shay; pianist Melissa Rose. Concert is part of a two-day celebration of the 200th yearkeep reading »
2.5.1 Sentences
Does the idea of essay writing put you off the idea of studying? This unit will help you to realise that essays are not to be feared. You will learn how important it is to answer the question that is set and that your style of writing is as communicative as possible.
WW1-Armstice
Beijing Inside Out: Caochangdi
The speakers examine the problems and possibilities of one of many dynamic new urban villages redefining the city of Beijing. Robert Mangurian and Mary-Ann Ray are both Stirling Lecture Prize-winners and principals of StudioWorks Architects in Caochangdi.
Solar Water Heater made from Pipe and Plastic Bottle Waste (2 of 2)
In Portuguese, this video shows the materials necessary and the tools designed to simplify the process of creating a solar water heater from plastic bottles, TetraPaks, and PVC pipe.
