LE KARTHALA, un volcan méconnu ?
16 avril 2005 sur l'île de la Grande Comores, le volcan Karthala se réveille après 14 ans de sommeil. Les conséquences de cette éruption sont catastrophiques : les puits d'eau et une partie de l'ile sont envahis par la cendre.
Le Laboratoire des Sciences de la Terre de l'Université de La Réunion, en collaboration avec l'Observatoire Volcanologique du Karthala, mettent en place des missions scientifiques pour comprendre le fonctionnement de ce volcan et d'en prévenir les érupti
Les dessous de La Fournaise
L'île de La Réunion est le théâtre, depuis une dizaine d'années d'une accélération de la fréquence des éruptions du Piton de La Fournaise.
A l'mage de tous les volcans boucliers basaltiques, La Fournaise développe, par refroidissement rapide de la surface des coulées, un réseau de tunnels de dimensions variables où la lave chemine en milieu isotherme.
La route, dans la zone du Grand Brûlé, est submergée régulièrement de lave, entraînant une interruption de tra
Actividad Física para la Salud (2011)
Está ampliamente demostrado que la actividad física habitual y adaptada a las posibilidades del individuo mejora la salud bio-psico-social, mientras que el sedentarismo es un factor de riesgo de enfermedades cardiovasculares, metabólicas, etc.
Sin embargo, la adquisición de este hábito es una tarea compleja que requiere del análisis y comprensión de diversas variables cualitativas y cuantitativas tanto a nivel físico como psico-social, las cuales se analizan y estudian en esta asignatur
Poetry Out Loud: 2011 National Book Festival
The National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation, with the state arts agencies of the United States, are the creators of Poetry Out Loud, a program that encourages high school students to memorize and "perform" great poems. Poetry Out Loud brings the dynamic aspects of slam poetry, spoken word and theater into the English class. This exciting program helps students master public-speaking skills, build self-confidence and learn about their literary heritage. Award-winning students wi
Using the Second Derivative Test - Problem 2
This video is a continuation and explains how to solve optimization problems by using the second derivative test. In this example, the dimensions of a cylindrical can that will minimize the amount of material needed for its construction are determined when given the volume that the can will hold. (7:10)
Teach In - 11/13/2011 - #1 Welcome Panel
Teach In Sunday: Reclaiming Our Economy
Sunday November 13, 2011
Blackman Auditorium, Northeastern University
Harry S. Truman Presidential Library Opening
Truman's presidential library is unveiled. In attendance are former president Herber Hoover, Eleanor Roosevelt, Chief Justice Earl Warren, Lyndon Johnson and more. (2min)
The Deaths of Others [Audio]
Speaker(s): John Tirman | US author John Tirman argues that while Americans are rightly concerned about the number of US troops killed in battle, they can seem indifferent, often oblivious, to the far greater number of casualties suffered by those they fight and those they fight for. John Tirman is executive director of MIT's Center for International Studies. This lecture marks the publication of his new book The Death of Others.
Revolution and Counter-revolution in the Arab World [Audio]
Speaker(s): Professor Gilles Kepel | From the Tunisian and Egyptian uprisings to their suppression in Bahrain and Syria; from civil war in Yemen and Libya to the challenges arising from the Israeli-Palestinian conflict – what are the prospects for the Arab revolt(s)? Gilles Kepel is professor and chair, Middle East and Mediterranean Studies, at the Institut d'Études Politiques de Paris (Sciences Po).
Asia Regional Night Finale
Thunderbird School of Global Management students perform Nov. 12, 2011, during Homecoming festivities. http://www.thunderbird.edu
Itinéraire d'un scientifique : Adolphe Pacault (1918-2008) - Allocution de Jean-Claude Pecker
A l'occasion de l'inauguration de l'exposition organisée par l'Université Bordeaux 1 : "Itinéraires d'un scientifique : autour des bibliothèques d'Adolphe Pacault (1918-2008)", Jean-Claude Pecker, professeur honoraire au Collège de France revient sur ce qui le lie inévitablement à cet imminent chimiste : souvenirs, anecdotes, nostalgies...
La géographie des conflits / Yves Lacoste
La géographie des conflits / Yves Lacoste. Conférence organisée par les Cafés géographiques et le Conseil Scientifique de l'Université Toulouse II-Le Mirail dans le cadre des Mercredis de la connaissance. Université Toulouse II-Le Mirail, 30 mars 2011. [Thème au programme des concours externes CAPES et Agrégation 2011-2012].
Yves Lacoste : « Il faut distinguer différents types de conflits à la surface du globe, en fonction de leur ampleu
5 iPad Apps Every Teacher Should Have Just to wrap up our week of apps for teachers here are some favourites that will make your iPad a little more productive in the classroom. Enjoy iWork Until Microsoft release office for the iPad iWork offers the MS Work
Millions of butterflies begin annual migration to Mexico
Nov. 22 - As Monarch butterflies migrate to Mexico's forested mountains in Michoacan, biologists fear droughts in the U.S. and Mexico will affect their numbers. Elly Park reports.
Managing Buruli Ulcer Case 02.flv
A 64 year old female from a village that is endemic for M. ulcerans infections presented with an ulcer on the lower limb that was suspected to be Buruli ulcer. After evaluation, she was started on the standard combination of rifampicin 10mg/kg and streptomycin 15mg/kg with daily wound dressing administered in a health centre close to her home.
Golden Christmas Tree lights up
Nov. 22 - A US$2-million Christmas tree made out of pure gold goes on display in Tokyo for the holiday season. Elly Park reports.
The Great Depression: Causes and Effects
A short video outlining the causes and effects of the Great Depression. This is meant for grade school use. The video uses a lecture format with good images. It could stand alone as an introduction to the study of this subject.
A message from Dr. Rodney Erickson (November 23, 2011)
A message from Penn State President Rodney Erickson (November 23, 2011)
How to Decorate Lamp Shades and Make Rosettes with Ribbon
Lengths of colorful ribbon dress up a blah white lampshade. Try your hand at making easy rosettes for embellishments. Only ribbons and a glue gun are needed. This is a great craft for home or for school. This would be a fun activity for a home economics class. (2:09)
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