Authors@Google: Oliver Sacks
Oliver Sacks, M.D., is a physician, a best-selling author, and professor of neurology and psychiatry at the Columbia University Medical Center. He is joined by Ann Farmer at Google's New York Office and discusses his book, "The Mind's Eye." Dr. Sacks focuses on creative people who have learned to compensate for potentially devastating disabilities. From the concert pianist who progressively lost the ability to recognize objects yet managed to keep performing from memory; to the writer whose stro
Adolphe Pacault. Des livres, Une histoire
« "Adolphe Pacault. Des livres, Une histoire", un documentaire écrit et réalisé en 2011 par Claire-Lise Gauvain (SCD Bordeaux I), Yves Gloinec, Nadège Pré, Agnès Larcher (DCAM) ( 18 min 30, VF).
Dans le cadre de l’année internationale de la chimie 2011 et de l’exposition réalisée par le SCD de l’Université Bordeaux I « Itinéraires d'un scientifique : autour des bibliothèques d'Adolphe Pacault (1918-2008)", le Département C
Defense rests in Murray trial, Rihanna cancels concert
Nov 01 - The day's top showbiz news and headlines including the defense rests in the Conrad Murray trial, Rihanna comes down with the flu, and Justin Bieber joins the MTV Europe Music Awards line-up. Bob Mezan reports.
Chicago History Episode 3
Chicago History dives into the event that changed Chicago forever, The Great Chicago Fire in this eight minute video. The video stresses how the fire enabled Chicago to rebuild and reorganize after the event.
Jane Addams and Hull House
This student made video presents a brief biography of Addam's life as it relates to the Hull House using original photos. It does not tell what was happening in the nation at this time, but alludes to her other accomplishments and Nobel award.
Niki Valentine - On becoming a novelist
Niki Valentine from the University's School of Education describes her journey to becoming a successful novelist and gives her ten top tips for budding writers for November's National Write a Novel Month (NaNoWriMo).
"Classical" Rambling Wreck
Parker Vascik, Georgia Tech Aerospace Engineering student, plays Rambling Wreck (2011).
This Week @Minnesota: Gopher Hockey, Student Veterans Day and Wonderland
In "This Week @Minnesota" for the week of Nov. 7-11, Gopher Hockey is ranked number one in the country, student veterans' service to our nation is celebrated and Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet brings "Wonderland" to the Orpheum Theatre.
Beyond Witness: New Approaches to Crisis Photography (Q&A)
Learn More: http://pulitzercenter.org/blog/videos-beyond-witness-new-approaches-crisis-photography-fotoweek
Pulitzer Center photographers answer questions about crisis photography and their experiences covering under-reported international issues.
We live in an era saturated with images of all kinds clamoring for our attention. Combine this with constantly shrinking space for serious, thought-provoking photography on complex issues, and a clear problem emerges. As a result, photojournalists mu
Differentiating with an MP3
Howard Hughes Crash
Howard Hughes crashes his experimental plane into a house, almost totally demolishing the house. (1min)
The Air Force Story: The Beginning
The history of military aviation is told, beginning with balloons in the civil war through the real start of controlled flight with the Wright Brother's flyer up through the careers of Hap Arnold and Billy Mitchell. (20min)
March of the Bonus Army - Part 1
This 9:40 long video, part of a series, shows how the Bonus Army tried to get Washington's leaders to honor their pledge to pay the money that was owed them. It can be compared to the Occupy movement currently taking place in some respects as it is a form of civil disobedience.
SCIENCE OF THE WINTER OLYMPICS: AIR LIFT
By: nsf This year, the U.S. team is a serious medal contender in Nordic Combined, a sport that combines ski jumping with cross-country skiing. U.S. hopefuls Todd Lodwick and Bill Demong, along with NSF-funded scientists Paul Doherty, senior scientist at the Exploratorium in San Francisco, and physicist George Tuthill of Plymouth State University explain the principles of physics that are used to get high scores in the long jumps.
Métodos Numéricos
Métodos Numéricos 2011/2012 (GITEMI01) ;
Indonesian Islamists protest Obama visit
Nov. 13 - Thousands of Indonesian Islamists protest ahead of U.S. President Barack Obama's visit, to attend the East Asia Summit in Bali. Travis Brecher reports.
"Rajat Gupta is my friend"
Nov. 13 - Rajat Gupta, the former Goldman Sachs director indicted on insider trading charges, has done "so many good things," says Rahul Bajaj, chairman of a major Indian automaker. Hear the view of a long-time friend.
Plagiarism is Good
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Origins of the French Revolution (3:38)
King Louis XVI and the French nobility face a revolution of the Third Estate because the king favors the rich and taxes the working poor. This is an excellent overview of some of the reasons for this revolution and gives a background of the more well known people. Some terms may need additional explanation such as Third Estate.
