Raisa Kuchurenko a Kherson Jew, escapes the grim fate of Kherson Jewry
Raisa Kuchurenko, who was born in 1930 in Kherson and lived there during the war years, describes how, together with other Jews of Kherson, she was taken to a murder site while viewed by a crowd of local spectators, how her mother pushed her out of a group of Kherson Jews doomed to death and how she ran away and saved her life.
For more information: http://www1.yadvashem.org/untoldstories/database/murderSite.asp?site_id=214
Superintendents’ Perceptions of Teacher Leadership in Selected Districts
Caryn M. Wells
This paper documents the results of a mixed method study of superintendents who participated in a survey while attending an annual meeting in 2009. The superintendents (N= 25) were from a variety […]
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In this unit, we describe the theory of evolution by natural selection as proposed by Charles Darwin in his book, first published in 1859, On The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or The Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life. We will look at natural selection as Darwin did, taking inheritance for granted, but ignoring the mechanisms underlying it.
Total Revenue and Elasticity
Thinking about how total revenue and elasticity are related. (11:41)
Neurosurgery - What is it?
This patient education program reviews the anatomy of the nervous system, brain diseases, diseases of the spine and spinal cord, as well as peripheral nerve diseases that may be treated with neurosurgery. This is a MedlinePlus Interactive Health Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine, designed and developed by the Patient Education Institute.
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Learn about Ancient Greece
This 1:26 video is about Ancient Greece and how it became one of the most influential cultures, with Athens at its center. The achievements of Ancient Greece include literature, philosophy, fine art, and architecture. The video moves very rapidly and so it best used as an overview of this time period.
Han Dynasty
This nine minute video reviews the accomplishments and influence the Han Chinese dynasty had and has both maps and other images of how the empire grew. In lecture format. Good use of graphics makes this easier for students to understand.
The farmer, the scientist and the nuclear engineer: can they together create a sustainable future?
A report from INSEAD's Alumni Sustainability Executive Roundtable in Fontainbleau.
De Carle Lectures 2012: Professor James Cox – Making Mwari Christian: The Case of the Shona of Zim
Professor Emeritus James Cox of the University of Edinburgh presents his 2012 De Carle lecture on the topic of “Making Mwari Christian: The case of the Shona of Zimbabwe”. 16 May 2012.
Article :: Introducing the Workspace in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4
Whether you prefer to use menu commands, keyboard shortcuts, or buttons and sliders—whether you use a small screen or a large one, one monitor or two—you can customize the flexible Lightroom workspace to suit the way you work. Customize each of the modules individually so that you always have your favorite tools and controls at hand, arranged just the way you like them.
Economy 2012: Harman CEO say China's lux demand not dead yet
Aug 27 - There are no signs of a slowdown in luxury sales in China with consumers still buying high-end car brands like BMW, Porsche and Audi, according to Harman CEO, Dinesh Paliwal.
Te Tumu: Maria Bargh – Blue Economy Aotearoa
Dr Maria Bargh, Senior Lecturer Pukenga Matua, Te Kawa a Māui - Victoria University of Wellington presents an open lecture on the topic of “Blue Economy Aotearoa”. This lecture examines the ‘Blue Economy’ in light of Māori thoughts around waste, the environment and diverse economies. The ‘Blue Economy’ focuses on re-using waste for producing new products, and encourages the creation of innovations that imitate natural ecosystems. 13 July 2012.
ArtSleuth 1: VAN GOGH - The Starry Night - New version
Better image and sound sync
More on http://www.canal-educatif.fr
The Magic School Bus Going Batty - Bats
In the TV show "GOING BATTY," the class is studying nocturnal animals and Ms. Frizzle takes the parents on a nighttime field trip to learn more about bats. As the night progresses, Ralphie becomes convinced that The Friz is a vampire! The class follows Ms. Frizzle and their parents to a scary old castle where, by becoming bats themselves, the kids find out the wonderful truth about these creatures of the night, and Ms. Frizzle! (22:00)
Computing and Global Health: Bridging between Health System Needs and Computing Solutions
UW Professor Richard Anderson is completing a year's sabbatical at PATH, working on computing projects tied to PATH's core mission of improving global health. This discussion focuses on computing solutions to challenges in global health. Projects include: building and deploying a modeling application for vaccine refrigeration capacity; requirements analysis for TB case detection and surveillance reporting in Tanzania; and analyzing communication needs and deploying clinical devices for monitorin
The University of Memphis minute for the week of September 28, 2012.
The University of Memphis minute for the week of September 28, 2012.
Leadership: Nature or Nurture
Some of the world's most effective leaders have also been the greatest destroyers of life, societies and wealth. And yet another person with similar leadership qualities – high energy, intelligence, charisma, charm – guides an organization through conflict or catastrophe to success and becomes an admired icon of "doing it right." What role do education, mentorship and life experience play in an admired leader's development? We explore this question with local leaders such as John Yokoyama, o
Physics
Oka Kurniawan
This introductory, algebra-based, one-semester college physics book is based on OpenStax College Physics. This online, fully editable and customizable title includes learning objectives, concept […]
Life Sciences Orchestra Wind Octet
Performance prior to the University of Michigan Health System's "State of the Health System Address" by CEO Ora Pescovitz, October 9, 2012.
The Life Sciences Orchestra Wind Octet is made up of players from the University of Michigan Life Sciences Orchestra, a symphony orchestra composed of U-M life sciences faculty, staff, students and family members. The wind octet was a popular musical ensemble configuration in Mozart's day, and composers of that time have left a rich repertoire that is not o
