BLOSSOMS - Counting Systems (Arabic) This video lesson aims to explain counting systems (Decimal, Binary, and Hexadecimal). Students will get to know how to convert numbers between these systems. Also, students will learn how to do some byte and bit level operations. They will use a Visual Basic application that changes colors through logical operation on numbers.
Tragic Endings
During his lifetime, many considered George Armstrong Custer an inept braggart. This was proven by his complete failure at Little Big Horn, yet heroic images of him soon appeared in every American bar and saloon. Join us for a discussion of a classic image of Custer's last stand.
POL335 Session 1 Spring 2012
Hamoud Salhi
Politics and Religion. Let's talk about it.
As the nation ramps up for another presidential election, it's time to confront that unspoken social nemesis - the specter of politics and religion.
Associate professor, Matthew A. Sutton, addresses this issue in a thoughtful, nonpartisan manner through in depth studies on the origins and history of religion and politics in America.
Hoping to make history relevant to his students and the wider public, Sutton publishes in many venues, including a recent op-ed in the New York Times. His book, "A
Survival Phrases #45 - Mr. Omiyage II
Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! Mr. Omiyage is back, and this time he has a thing or two to say about meibutsu, as well as some tips on making sure the price is right. In addition, learn how to have some meibutsu served up hot (or maybe cold) in the local restaurant. After listening, stop by [...]
Redesigning the World's Largest Development Programme: EU cohesion policy [Audio]
Speaker(s): Professor Philip McCann | The special adviser to the European Commissioner for Regional Policy will discuss one of the great policy-making challenges of recent times. Professor Philip McCann is special adviser to Johannes Hahn and the University of Groningen Endowed Chair of Economic Geography.
Water-skimming ball leaps from surface
Read more:
http://www.newscientist.com/blogs/nstv/2011/11/-brightcovecreateexperiences.html
ESD.864 Systems Modeling and Assessment for Policy (MIT)
This course explores how scientific information can be used to inform policy decision-making processes through the use of quantitative modeling techniques. It incorporates both hands-on analysis and practice using models as well as evaluation of the use and effectiveness of models in decision-making. The course assesses the full spectrum of model complexity from simple box model calculations to complex, global systems models. Issues addressed include scientific assessment processes; integrated a
Curriculum and Schedule: MSc in Administration at the JMSB, Concordia University
http://johnmolson.concordia.ca/en/graduate-programs/msc-in-admin-program
A description of the curriculum and schedule of the MSc in Administration program at the John Molson School of Business, Concordia University.
Vespers - 1/12/2012
Vespers - 1/12/2012
Iran blames U.S./Israel for killing
Jan 12 - Iranian officials blame the U.S. and Israel for the killing of one of the country's nuclear scientists who was blown up in his car on Wednesday. Simon Hanna reports.
Tomato Frog--An Overview
This short video gives excellent real life footage of a Tomato Frog. Tomato frogs (Dyscophus antongilii) live up to their name by possessing a vibrant, orange-red color. Females are much larger than males and have brighter tones of red or orange on their back, with a pale under surface. This is a great resource to help build background knowledge and to help build real world connections between nature and the classroom. (Less Than 1 Minute)
Bioenergy
Fossil fuels provide 95% of the world's total energy, yet are considered to be the largest contributing factor to global warming.
Will you help us to develop sustainable solutions to secure future energy supplies?
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/impactcampaign
Reuters Breakingviews
Jan. 18 - Agenda-setting financial insight from Reuters global commentary unit Breakingviews.
Brazzaville 2011 – Cancer du sein : épidémiologie.
Titre : Brazzaville 2011 – Cancer du sein : épidémiologie.
Intervenant (s) : Loïc BOULANGER (Service de chirurgie gynécologique et mammaire Hôpital Jeanne de Flandre, CHRU de Lille).
Résumé : L’augmentation de l’incidence du cancer du sein dans les 20 dernières années du 20e siècle est observée dans tous les pays du monde
La France apparaît comme l’un des pays où la croissance a été la plus rapide
Même en Asie où on observait une incidence t
Black and Gold
Meet the soft-spoken member of the Vanderbilt a cappella group The Melodores who has taken on celebrity status at Vanderbilt for his remix of a popular Wiz Khalifa song into a Vanderbilt anthem. Get ready to have Nick Wells’ contagious hip hop remix “Black and Gold” running through your head all day.
Undergraduate students conduct research in the Stubbs Lab
Learn about an unusual research lab on Vanderbilt’s campus which employs almost entirely undergraduate students. Read more:Â Biology Lab Utilizes Undergraduate Research to Study Protein Diseases Produced by Vanderbilt student Harrison Dreves.
Caruso accepts Coach of the Year award
Hear from Coach Glenn Caruso as he accepts the 2011 Liberty Mutual Division III Coach of the Year award. Caruso also won the award in 2010. Learn more at http://www.tommiesports.com
CTPI: Public Square, December 2011
'The Public Square' is a public forum organised and hosted by the Centre for Theology and Public Issues where a panel of experts discuss current affairs. December 2011. The panelists this time are: Clare Curran; Shane Gallagher; Janine Hayward; and Michael Woodhouse.
