Karachi tightens security
Aug.20 - Security personnel patrol the streets in Karachi after further bloodshed. Paul Chapman reports.
TAO-TRITON Array: Sphere View with Push
This animation was developed for a PBS NOVA episode on El Nino-La Nina.
Completing the Square 5
Part five of this series. Part 5 of Showing how to the complete the square to solve quadratic equations.
First-Class Citizens: Civics Isn't Just a Class
or the students and staff of Hudson High School, in Hudson, Massachusetts, civics isn't just a class. It's part and parcel to everyday life at this New England high school, which has become a laboratory of democracy, challenging widely held assumptions about how schools can and should operate. (6:48)
Flat Stanley Visits Hawaii
Flat Stanley visits Maui and Kauai. Stanley identifies each island on a map before his visit. Stanley enjoys the beaches, a luau, watching people parasail, visiting mountains, admiring dolphins, and many more adventures. His travels are described in great detail with narration and video. ( 9:47)
Norway attack survivor speaks
Aug 21 - A teenage girl who survived the Norwegian shooting rampage that left 77 dead describes how she hid in a wardrobe after being shot. Andrew Raven reports.
Gaddafi seeks talks, calls for ceasefire
Aug. 21 - Muammar Gaddafi's government is ready for immediate negotiations with rebels seeking to oust him. Rough Cut (No reporter narration)
21A.232J Rethinking the Family, Sex, and Gender (MIT)
Through investigating cross-cultural case studies, this course introduces students to the anthropological study of the social institutions and symbolic meanings of family, household, gender, and sexuality. We will explore the myriad forms that families and households take and evaluate their social, emotional, and economic dynamics.
Welcome to Penn State
All of Penn State's campuses are getting ready for the start of a new school year. Take a behind-the-scenes look at some of the preparations.
Welcome University of Minnesota Class of 2015
President Eric Kaler is excited about the Class of 2015 and so are many others on campus. From Coach Jerry Kill to Coach Tubby Smith, Goldy Gopher and even the cows - everyone is excited to welcome the Class of 2015 to campus. Share your tassel photo with us on Facebook and tag "University of Minnesota"
Guide to the Records of the National Slovak Society, Lodge 163, Leisenring, PA 1895-1928
Collection consists of eight volumes; minutes, insurance ledgers, monthly statements of the National Slovak Society.
Health Information Technology Standards and Systems Interoperability
The Health Information Technology Standards and Systems Interoperability course is designed to provide health professionals with an understanding of the existing health information technology (HIT) standards and HIT standardization processes.
Guide to the Microfilmed Records of the Harrisville United Methodist Church, Harrisville (Butler Cou
The Harrisville United Methodist Church (originally named the Methodist Episcopal Church of Harrisville) was formed in 1834 by Rev. William Carl. The records span the years 1875-1979. Combined church records make up the largest series and are concentrated around the years 1903-1967.
Chilean police clash with anti-government protesters
Aug. 25 - Chilean police use water cannons to disrupt protests against President Sebastian Pinera. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)
Diane von Furstenberg's beginnings
Sep. 12 - Veteran designer Diane von Furstenberg showcases her Spring 2012 collection at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York on the 10th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Kilmeny Duchardt reports.
Football Cupcakes
This short video gives easy, step by step directions on how to make football cupcakes. You will need cupcakes, green icing, fruit leather, pretzels, and chocolate almond covered candy. This is a good recipe for a beginning baker. (0:52)
Carex squarrosa habit and dissection
Carex squarrosa habit and perigynium dissection. For context, see: Carex squarrosa species page and Carex Interactive Identification Key.
Heredity Mix n Match
Students randomly select jelly beans (or other candy) that represent genes for several human traits such as tongue-rolling ability and eye color. Then, working in pairs (preferably of mixed gender), students randomly choose new pairs of jelly beans from those corresponding to their own genotypes. The new pairs are placed on toothpicks to represent the chromosomes of the couple's offspring. Finally, students compare genotypes and phenotypes of parents and offspring for all the "couples" in the cl
Mayor Bloomberg briefs on preparations for Hurricane Irene
Aug. 26 - NYC Mayor Bloomberg visits an evacuation center and updates New Yorkers on preparations for Hurricane Irene.
Hoe de Amerikanen hun president verkiezen Het lijkt nog maar pas geleden dat Barack Obama de presidentsverkiezingen won van John McCain, maar binnenkort gaat het politieke circus met zijn voorverkiezingen alweer van start, want in november 2012 kiezen de Amerikanen een nieuwe president, …
