The Powers to Lead
Leadership is always necessary in any endeavor, applying equally to politics, business, society, and culture. Whilst enriching our understanding of the concept Nye highlights how the changing nature of leadership derives from broader social and political changes. Joseph S. Nye Jr, is University Distinguished Service Professor at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government, where he was formerly Dean. In government, he served as Chairman of the National Intelligence Council, Assistant Secre
Democracy in America: Jefferson, Tocqueville, and Lincoln
Professor Onuf explores the development of the elusive and controversial ideal of democracy from Thomas Jefferson's revolutionary writings to Abraham Lincoln's great effort to vindicate republican principles in the American Civil War. Peter Onuf is Thomas Jefferson Foundation Professor of History at the University of Virginia and Harmsworth Professor of American History at the University of Oxford.
The Elements of Drama Trailer
Just the Facts: Understanding Literature: The Elements of Drama is a snippet stating definitions of genre, drama, plot, in a multiple-choice quiz format. Could be used for pre-teaching or review only
Icesave new repayment terms agreed
Iceland has agreed to new terms for repaying Britain and the Netherlands losses incurred following the Icesave online bank collapse.
Les nano-particules
Journée Santé Environnement
Quelques grandes questions environnementales des débuts du XXIe siècle
ISPED, Université Victor Segalen Bordeaux 2
Les nanoparticules, par les propriétés multiples et spécifiques que leur confèrent leur taille et leur forme, sont de plus en plus utilisées dans des secteurs aussi divers que les peintures de protection (automobiles et bâ
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Sociable Robots
Cynthia Breazeal makes social robots, machines with the capacity to interact with people on psychological terms. She says they “open up a new world of questions.” But these increasingly sophisticated devices make Sherry Turkle uneasy, since they challenge the idea of human relationships and the very “purp
The Medium Religion
Noted philosopher, critic and essayist Boris Groys, who has previously delved into the Soviet post-modernist and Russian avant-garde art scene, turns his attention now to the recent and dangerous marriage of religion and digital media. In a talk based on his paper, Religion in the Age of Digital Reproduction, Groys
L'art des jardins - Sabine Forero
Une conférence de l'UTLS au Lycée
L'art des jardins par Sabine Forero, historienne de l'art
Lycée Val de Garonne (47 Marmande)
Jaaroverzicht 2010 : Sport De leerlingen krijgen een rooster voorgeschoteld met allerlei personen en gebeurtenissen uit de sportwereld die ze proberen combineren. Er is tevens een antwoordsleutel toegevoegd.
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Ajo Blanco with Slow-Roasted Grapes
Ajo blanco is a white version of the Spanish gazpacho. If a smoother soup is desired, soak the blanched almonds in milk before blending; the texture will be smoother and richer. 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
Film Music and Digital Media
In a panel that at times resembles a late-night ramble and conversation, three film music professionals discuss changes in their industry, with some no-holds-barred dishing and kvetching.
Martin Marks sets the scene historically, starting with the revolutionary introduction of sound to film. He plays a clip from the origi
MIT Alumni Leadership Conference 2010 – Alumni Association and Campaign Updates
Updates from the Alumni Association and Resource Development leadership.
Listen: American Civil War course takes non-traditional approach
This spring Vanderbilt undergraduates will study the political, social and economic events associated with the U.S. Civil War in a special course co-taught by Professor of History Richard Blackett and Professor of English Michael Kreyling. “The American Civil War” is one of several classes on campus that are related to the sesquicentennial of the beginningkeep reading »
Listen: The Revelation of Imagination: From the Bible and Homer through Virgil and Augustine to Dant
Listen to an interview with William Franke, professor of Comparative Literature, Italian and Religious Studies, speaking about his book, ”The Revelation of Imagination: From the Bible and Homer through Virgil and Augustine to Dante.” Interviewed by Chris Benda, Divinity School librarian.
Fun Abdominal Exercises For Kids
This video demonstrates some fun abdominal exercises suited for children. Forget the crunches! Let's get busy with some egg rolls, bananas and supermans (supermen?). (1:11)
History of the Harpsichord from Julliard
Meet Me at the Corner, Virtual Field Trips for Kids, takes you to New York City to meet Alexandra Dunbar who plays the harpsichord. Learn about the history of the harpsichord and hear it's beautiful sound. Links also to fun websites about early music and a Learning Corner of questions and activiites. (3:52)
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