"Oh God, For One More Breath": Early 20th century Tennessee Coal Miners' Last Words
Coal mining and railroad work were the two most dangerous trades in the United States in the early 20th century. Coal miners frequently died in spectacular explosions and cave-ins that could kill dozens or even hundreds at a time. Although most testimony about coal mining disasters came from survivors and observers, the men who suffocated to death in the Fraterville, Tennessee mines in May 1902 left behind their own grim account. Trapped in the mine after an explosion and with their air rapidly
Houses that Are Left, The
'The Houses that Are Left' refers to a statement by Gustave Flaubert suggesting that what is most telling about a historical period is not what it leaves behind, but what it tears down or loses. The story concerns two sets of characters, the living and the dead, and examines the influence they have over one another.
Human Tube, A
Against a background of high-rises and rubble, the image of a young man running across an empty lot is repeated. A sense of urgency builds. Buildings explode and crumble to the ground. A hand-held camera surveys the moving ground. Images are blurred, erased, distorted, replaced, and repeated to create this dramatic short work by Paul Garrin. Dramatic electronic music was composed and performed by Ryuichi Sakamoto.The piece is approximately five minutes in length and was broadcast as a segment of
Impact of the Seasons on Earth Systems
This site features Flash animations that illustrate how seasons impact various Earth systems, including surface temperature, latent heat flux, air temperature, net radiation, precipitation, runoff, and soil moisture. These resources are suitable for use in lectures, labs, or other teaching activities.
Martin Van Buren's "Return to the Soil"
is a curriculum-oriented site using the home, named Lindenwald, the eighth President moved to after his term in office to introduce a discussion of Van Buren and his times. The site contains photos and drawings of Lindenwald as well as discussions how Van Buren interacted with other political leaders of the day, like Andrew Jackson and John C. Calhoun. The site offers many questions and suggestions for student assignments.
The Virtual Body - Virtuaalne keha
Ülevaatlik lehekülg inimese ehitusest. Inglise ja hispaania keeles.
Economics explains discrimination in the labour market
Discrimination in the labour market exists in many forms: the 'glass ceiling' ageism, racism, etc. This unit will help you look at this problem with a new perspective: through economics. You will learn how economists have tried to understand what drives this distortion of the labour market and why women and the ethnic minorities seem to suffer the most.
Transformations of the State: Interdisciplinary Perspectives
Professor Saskia Sassen delivers the keynote speech of the 'Transformations of the State: Interdisciplinary Perspectives' conference held by the Anglo-German State of the State Fellowship Programme on 21st May 2011.
Video Tip of the Week: SNPeffect 4.0
By: OpenHelix This quick tip explores the new version of SNPeffect. For more information and links see http://blog.openhelix.eu/?p=10257
Careers - Moving into your First Graduate Job
Four graduate recruiters offer tips to new graduates making the move from a student life to a professional life. Contributions from Google, Sainsbury's, Mercer and dunnhumby.
Tomato Frog Jumping
This short video gives excellent real life footage of a Tomato Frog jumping when a Hedgehog gets too close. This is a great resource to help build background knowledge and to help make real world connections between nature and the classroom. (Less Than 1 Minute)
Les jeunes et les addictions - Bertrand Lebeau (audio)
Une conférence de l'UTLS au Lycée
Les jeunes et les addictions par Bertrand Lebeau
Lycée Salvador Allende (62 béthune)
Qu'est ce que l'ingénierie industrielle ? (audio)
Le monde de l'ingénieur n'a pas toujours été industriel. Jadis disposition naturelle, talent au service de l'art et de sa création, l'ingénierie se manifeste dans de grands édifices monumentaux, puis dans l'architecture et l'art militaire. Elle est déjà la synthèse de la quasi-totalité des savoirs contemporains au service de projets de grande ampleur. Elle connaît donc un essor tout particulier lors de la révolution industrielle au 19ème siècle, en particulier aux Etats-Unis av
Eva on Writing, Part 1: Introduction
"What Do YOU See?" (Visit)
This lesson outlines activities for students to complete while visiting the Ackland Art Museum in Chapel Hill, NC. Students will observe and reflect upon a variety of artwork. In doing so, they will develop observation and communication skills, and learn to understand and appreciate others' interpretations and opinions of works of art. This lesson applies skills learned in the previous lesson, "What Do You See" (Pre-Visit).
Notre Dame Forum on Global Development
University of Notre Dame partnered with distinguished national leaders in government for a day-long Forum on Global Development in Washington D.C. Speakers included participants from the United States Senate, the State Department, USAID, and the Department of Defense—as well as Notre Dame faculty, corporations, foundations, and humanitarian organizations.
Panels addressed the urgency of achieving progress toward global development and the capability for providing a broad, integrated response
The Work of Music: Music and Psychology
A talk given at Wolfson College as part of a lecture series entitled "The Work of Music". Eric Clarke is Professor of Music at the Music Faculty, University of Oxford and Professorial Fellow at Wadham College, Oxford.
Spanish Consumer Health Information
This Web page from the 24 Languages Project out of the Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library provides access to sound files on various consumer health topics including chickenpox immunization, hepatitis B, alcoholism, smoking, and drug abuse, as well as health insurance, HIV, and cancer. A QuickTime plug-in, Real Media, Windows Media, or other MP3 player is needed in order to use the resources.
Organs Block Anatomy Videos - Cardiovascular System
The Organs Block Anatomy Videos - Cardiovascular System is a series of 4 videos that covers cardiovascular gross anatomy, surface anatomy, and radiology. The learning goals for these videos include appreciating and understanding the anatomy related to the cardiovascular system as deemed important by the UCSF pre-clinical curriculum. The Organs Block Anatomy Videos is a series of 8 videos that covers cardiovascular and pulmonary gross anatomy, surface anatomy and radiology, as well as renal radio
Tombs and Trash of Pompeii | Studying Malaria
Graduate student Allison Emmerson discusses her study of Pompeii life through tombs and trash. Also, graduate student Bridget Wall talks about the difficulties in studying the malaria parasite.
