Spotlight on "Energy and Climate Change" with Alan Goldman
Wondering what the "energy" problem is all about? Here is your chance to learn what energy is, where it comes from, how we make it, how we use it, and how we will have to change the way we make it in the coming decades. "Energy and Climate Change" introduces nonscience majors to science and the scientific method in the context of one of the most critical challenges facing us today: society's need for energy and the resulting impact on climate and the environment. The course surveys climatology,
GRCC Board of Trustees Meeting (September, 2011)
Regular meeting. Recorded 9/19/2011
Energy Efficiency In Buildings And Heat Supply Solutions: A German Perspective For The Nuclear Shutd
Beginning with some background information on the unique German position regarding the energy supply eliminating any nuclear power by 2022 but enforcing the use of renewable energy sources, the challenges for both the building and the power generation sector will be highlighted. The talk will introduce opportunities to improve energy performance of buildings by new and innovative HVAC concepts as well as for increasing the penetration of renewable and environmental energy sources for heat and po
Jim Rogers: Poised to buy gold if price drops
Sept. 21 - Commodity bull Jim Rogers says he is not adding to his gold position at these levels, but would be a buyer of the precious metal if the price goes down.
Jim Rogers: Buy euro if Greece defaults
Sept. 21 - Global investor Jim Rogers tells Reuters Insider he is hoping for a Greek default, saying it would be a positive for the euro and the global economy.
André's Minicast #2: Being polite in Brazil
Today I'll give you some quick and dirty tips on how to be polite in Brazil as well as teaching you some basic vocab.
Check out our website, brazilianportuguesepod.com and find out more how we can help you improving your Portuguese!
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The world economy
The shift in economic power from East to West is accelerating says John O'Sullivan in his special report
23.09.2011 – Langsam gesprochene Nachrichten
Trainieren Sie Ihr Hörverstehen mit authentischen Materialien. Nutzen Sie die Nachrichten der Deutschen Welle von Freitag – als Text und als verständlich gesprochene Audio-Datei.Am zweiten Tag seines Deutschlandbesuchs trifft Papst Benedikt XVI. mit Vertretern der Evangelischen Kirche in Deutschland (EKD) zusammen. Der EKD-Ratsvorsitzende Nikolaus Schneider erhofft sich von dem Ökumenetreffen in Erfurt neue Impulse für die Annäherung beider Konfessionen. Mit konkreten Vereinbarungen sei z
SFCO 2011 – Grand dorsal et reconstruction mammaire
Titre : SFCO 2011 – Grand dorsal et reconstruction mammaire.
Intervenant (s) : Jean-Pascal FYAD (Centre de lutte contre le cancer Alexis Vautrin de Nancy).
Résumé : vidéo de 4 minutes
L’auteur n’a pas transmis de conflit d’intérêt concernant les données diffusées dans cette vidéo ou publiées dans la référence citée.
Conférence enregistrée lors du Congrès de la Société Française de Chirurgie Oncologique (SFCO). Session : vidéo forum «comme
2011 McBaine Moot Court Competition Final Round
The James Patterson McBaine Honors Competition is BerkeleyLaw's venerable moot court competition and is open to all Boalt second- and third-year law students. Cases chosen for the competition involve cutting-edge issues of great public importance. This year, we are proud to welcome Justice Sonia Sotomayor of the United States Supreme Court, Judge William Fletcher of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and Justice Carol Corrigan of the California Supreme Court as our panel f
Kathy Rudy on 'Loving Animals'
Duke University Professor Kathy Rudy, author of "Loving Animals," discusses her philosophy of animal advocacy and answers viewer questions during a live "Office Hours" webcast, September 22, 2011. Learn more at http://www.dukeofficehours.com.
Open Innovation: Harnessing Assets
Open innovation and making the best use of internal and external resources is becoming an integral part of the future of strategic sourcing and doing business. What does open innovation consisted of? How do you put this into practice? What blocks and barriers are there?
Moon Festival at Thunderbird
Global MBA students from the China Club, Japan Club and Taiwan Club host the Moon Festival at Thunderbird School of Global Management in Glendale, Arizona.
The worst board in America
Peter Lauria, Reuters' Editor-in-Charge of technology, media and telecom for the U.S., reveals his short-list of companies with the worst board-of-directors -- but only one takes home the prize for "Worst in Show."
SFCO 2011 – Exérèse robot du méso rectum
Titre : SFCO 2011 – Exérèse robot du méso rectum.
Intervenant (s) : Jean-Michel TORTUYAUX (CH Saint Charles – Toul)
Résumé : vidéo
L’auteur n’a pas transmis de conflit d’intérêt concernant les données diffusées dans cette vidéo ou publiées dans la référence citée.
Conférence enregistrée lors du Congrès de la Société Française de Chirurgie Oncologique (SFCO). Session : vidéo forum «comment je fais ?» : Innovation et recours. Modérate
Afrika in de greep van de slavenhandel Deze presentatie sluit aan bij les 11 over de Atlantische driehoekshandel in Historia 4. Je vindt kaarten en afbeeldingen om de les te ondersteunen.
Libya's new leader addresses UN
Sept. 24 - Libya's interim leader Mahmoud Jibril says his country has been 'reborn' since Gaddafi's government was toppled. Deborah Gembara reports.
Model Prison Architecture
Williamsburg's jail, or gaol, set the standard for colonial prison architecture. Visit the building this year as we celebrate the 75th anniversary of its reconstruction. Architectural historian Carl Lounsbury describes the structure.
Apple's future without Jobs is unclear
Oct 6 - Some analysts believe Apple is well-positioned for the future without its energetic leader Steve Jobs, but some are not so sure. Sasha Salama reports.
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