Securing Financially Sensitive Environments with OpenBSD
This thesis investigates the use of a free, open source
UNIX-based operating system in providing security features
to a financially sensitive business function such as a
treasury.
We start by examining some of the main security features
(such as the pf firewall and systrace policies) which are
included with the operating system, how they work and how
such features can be used within a financial environment.
We then examine possible probl
What is Physics?
"Everything we do and use is governed by the laws of Physics." This clip provides an introduction to Physics.
Sara lawrence-lightfoot
"Change, growth, and new learning" - there's a cultural shift in America, says Sara lawrence-lightfoot. This Friday, Bill Moyers speaks with one of America's leading educators and author of The Third Chapter: Passion, Risk, and Adventure in the 25 Years After 50. Sara lawrence-lightfoot is the first African American woman in the history of Harvard to have an endowed professorship named in her honor. She's been on the faculty for 37 years, and her career as a scholar has won her the prestigious M
Biology and Biologists: Overview
This video is an introduction to Biology. It explains the interrelation between biology, technology and society. There are examples of the problems caused by one area and that can affect the other.
Projet Jean Rouch ? J5.3 : Communication 1 (version française)
LE PROJET JEAN ROUCH ? : VERS UNE CONNAISSANCE HORS TEXTE, CROISER LES REGARDS, PARTAGER LES INTERROGATIONS. 14 – 20 novembre 2009
Évènement organisé par le Comité du film ethnographique en collaboration avec la Bibliothèque nationale de France, le Centre national du cinéma - Archives françaises du film et le Centre national de la recherche scientifique.
Battle of New Orleans, In 1814
Fun pictures to accompany the song written by Johnny Horton's song, the Battle of New Orleans. A good example of what students can do, but beware of copyright laws. This video could be used as an introduction to the battle in history classes.
Titanic Deconstructed: An Animation
An excellent two-minute video that shows the ship and what it was about and the numbers that became part of its history. A good introduction to the study of transportation.
The 15 Amendment
A vague explanation without any history or cause and effect. At best a brief introduction.
Pre-Calculus Functions and Polynomials
This clip (which is part of a larger video segment) provides an introduction to Functions and Ploynomials in Pre-Calculus. Run time 3:22
Introduction to Compound Interest
This is an introduction to compound interest. The instructor uses computer software for instruction. The explanation is clear and understandable. This is a Khan Academy video.
Sid the Science Kid Exercise -
This short animated video is an advertisement for "Sid the Science Kid" on PBS. Sid talks about exercise in this video and talks about how your heart beats faster when you exercise. This would be a great introduction to a study of exercise.
The Civil War: A Explanation by a Historian
A talking head video with some good statistics in the 1:34 video. Good for advanced students. Offers insights into the effects of the war, too, but mainly a weak tool for the study of this war.
The Underground Railroad
This short video gives basic,introductory facts about the Underground Railroad. It briefly mentions Harriet Tubman. This video would be a great introduction lesson for students on slavery. (1:26)
Intro to Humanism: Values and Ideals of Humanism Part 4
Part 4 of the 6 part Introduction to Humanism. This segment focuses on the 4 most important values of Humanism, including the Dignity and Worth of Individual Humans, Compassion, Free Thought, and Personal Responsibility.
Intro to Humanism: Humanism and Religion part 3
Introduction to Humanism Part 3: covering Humanism's conflicts with religion.
5 K's (Sikhism)
Simple and very basic introduction to the 5 k's (Kesh, Kanga, Kara, Katchera, Kirpan) which all baptised Sikhs wear.
The Zen Mind
This video is an introduction to the Zen Mind.
Praefectus Classis (HMS Pinafore, Gilbert && Sullivan)
versabar iuvenis ego
procuratoris in domo;
verrebam muros et solum,
osti poliebam capulum,
poliebam plane capulum -
et nunc praefectus classis sum.
Important Body Parts
An introduction to important body parts and their function for young school age children. It teaches about the parts that are inside our body, including the brain, heart, lungs, kidneys, and liver. Run time 04:51.
George Washington
George Washington, “The father of our nation,” is the subject of this sort video that sets the stage for his serving as general of the army in colonial times. Done as an animation. Too short to provide much value except as an introduction to the topic.
