ISS Update - Dec. 17, 2010
The International Space Station video update for Dec. 17, 2010.
Volcanoes - Continental Drift and Plate Tectonics
This short video describes how volcanoes are created and what causes them to erupt. (1:37)
Health Care Policy and the Next U.S. Administration
In an energetic talk delivered prior to the U.S. presidential election, Jonathan Gruber provides a useful breakdown of the two candidates’ remedies for the nation’s troubled health care system. His detailed analysis of the key issues around health care may prove invaluable as the next president assumes office.
After
Spartan Sagas: Tara Harrison
Tara Harrison, who earned a bachelor's degree in 1993 and a DVM in 2000, says that Michigan State gave her the flexibility to travel abroad for her studies and the strong foundation of knowledge she needs to succeed every day in her work.
"[A Spartan is] someone who is very willing to help each other, be there for the community, and excel in one's chosen career."
Spartans--alumni, students, faculty, and staff. Have your own Spartan Saga to share? Go to http://spartansagas.msu.edu/share/ and s
La pollution atmosphérique et les aéro-contaminants
Journée Santé Environnement
Quelques risques environnementaux reconnus
ISPED, Université Victor Segalen Bordeaux 2
Il est désormais bien connu que la pollution atmosphérique, mélange complexe de polluants particulaires et de polluants gazeux, est une source de problèmes plus ou moins graves de santé, affect
Table Ronde : Précaution, prévention et gestion des risques environnementaux (audio)
Journée Santé Environnement
Quelques risques environnementaux reconnus
ISPED, Université Victor Segalen Bordeaux 2
Les grandes questions environnementales des débuts du XXIe siècle : pesticides, champs électromagnétiques, pollution atmosphérique…ont poussé à la création de structures régionales chargées d’assurer la gestion des risques environnementaux et d
Digital Games in Education: The Design of Games-Based Learning Environments
In recent years, electronic games have assumed an important place in the lives of children and adolescents. Children acquire digital literacy informally, through play, and neither schools nor other educational institutions take sufficient account of this important aspect. We consider that multimedia design for training and education should combine the most powerful features of interactive multimedia design with the most effective principles of technologically-mediated learning. An examination of
Active Gaming Research
In this video, the university shares the information they have learned about active gaming, along with the impact it has had on students' lives. The active gaming labs use technology to improve learning along with a new type of physical education within the schools and encourages children to use technology while still being physically active. Run time 03:04.
Spam, Time, and You: How gmail by Google is Fighting Spam
This video explains how the internet company Google uses spam-fighting technology on gmail to save you time and make your inbox a more friendly place. Not much educational content but gives good basic information on spam (Running Time 2:05).
Grape Sofrito on Grilled Polenta
This simple bite-size appetizer combines the flavors of a spicy, slow-cooked Spanish sofrito with the smoky flavor of a firm grilled polenta bite, balanced with the cool richness of mascarpone. Chef Scott Samuel of the Culinary Institute of America was asked to develop some contemporary recipes with California table grapes. Download a printer-friendly copy of the recipe at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/grapes/recipes.html
Plaque behavior characteristics and regrowth of plaque in diseased arteries tissue during post-cryop
Atherosclerosis is a leading cause of heart diseases and mortality around the world. Recently cryoplasty has emerged as a potentially effective method to treat atherosclerosis. Finite element heat transfer and mass transfer models are developed in ANSYS in this study. The heat transfer model analyzes the heat transfer within the atherosclerotic plaque and arterial wall during the cryopalsty procedure. The model is useful in predicting the transient temperature through diseased wall tissues. The
Tablets lure consumers from PCs
Heavy demand for iPads and other new devices is cutting into PC sales.
Intel beats, but faces heat
Summary of business headlines: Intel reports fourth-quarter results; Bernanke lifts forecast; Top Wall Street bankers compete for AIG role; Judge approves Madoff settlement. Stocks snap two-day rally.
Clinical Governance Podcast
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Anti-bullfighting protest in Mexico
Mexican animal rights activists coat their bodies in fake blood to protest bullfighting. Katharine Jackson reports.
Comparing Documents
This video details using the Compare Documents command in Acrobat X Pro. to identify what has changed between two versions of a PDF file.
China auto stocks fall on car curbs
China's auto stocks fall after Beijing introduces measures to tackle traffic jams; investors fear other cities may adopt similar measures which will impact car industry.
Reindeer Herding
A school that teaches reindeer herding is featured in this ABC news clip. The video interviews teenagers who attend this co-ed school and their thoughts on why reindeer herding is important. There is some nice video footage of real reindeer. The video could also be used with younger students during the Christmas season or as a compare and contrast between reindeer and regular deer. Run time 01:46.
