Lesson 212: News of the week – Noticias da semana
In this lesson you will be updated with the latest news in Brazil.
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Lesson 304: Shopping for clothes
In this lesson you’ll learn vocabulary, pronunciation and expressions about shopping for clothes.
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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.
Lemonade and Liberty [Forbes.com, August 2011] What do you do when life hands you lemons? If you're about to say "make lemonade," make sure you have a permit first or you might get an unwelcome visit from a government official. Last Saturday was Lemonade Freedom Day, which is a protest agains
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Joy Wilson - 2011 Cascades Distinguished Student Award Recipient
In 2011, 13 OSU Cascades students were honored with a Distinguished Student Award. Joy Wilson talks about her OSU Cascades experience.
Rachel Vora - 2011 Cascades Distinguished Student Award Recipient
In 2011, 13 OSU Cascades students were honored with a Distinguished Student Award. Rachel Vora talks about her OSU Cascades experience.
Taking Care of Animals
Your family currently owns one cow. You have the opportunity to purchase two more cows, and would like to do so, if you will be able to take care of them. Determine the needs for caring for these three animals.
The week ahead: August 25th 2011
Libya enters the post-Qaddafi era, Japan gets a new prime minister and a deadline looms for cities hoping to host the 2020 Olympics
12 Things I wish my Students Knew
This five minute video is given from the perspective of a teacher with 30 years of experience. This video explains that music is not a good idea to use while studying, and also mentions several other things that all teachers should review. A good video for students, too.
100 ways to show children you care
This five minute video is for teachers and parents and does not have narration, but lists the ideas in scroll fashion. A motivational video as well as instructional one.
How a bank's value affects you
Aug. 25 - Reuters blogger Felix Salmon tells us why the price-to-book ratio is something to be concerned about.
Dogs get stretched during 'dog yoga'
It's a yoga class for both human and canine.
August 25, 2011
Andrew Schmertz reports
U.S. community bankers fear Fed yield-curve flattening
Aug. 25 - President of the Independent Community Bankers of America Camden Fine says low interest rates hurt community banks and prevent them from servicing their local communities and businesses.
Irene seen hitting closer to New York: Accuweather
Aug. 25 - AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Bernie Rayno says New York City, Southern New England, Philadelphia and Washington, DC, will experience damaging winds and flooding as hurricane Irene moves north.
U.S. double-dip recession not likely, says Fed's Hoenig
Aug. 25 - Kansas City Fed President Thomas Hoenig says the U.S. economy is not set to slide back into negative territory and argues the U.S. has to look long term for a solution to its anemic growth.
Rebels storm Abu Salim district
Aug. 25 - Rebels take scores of Gaddafi loyalists, as they tear through Abu Salim district. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Should we care if Tim Cook is gay?
Aug 25 - Felix Salmon and John Abell discuss Apple's new CEO - Tim Cook - and the media's coverage of his sexual orientation.
Kevin Mitnick tells us about his life as a computer hacker
Anthony De Rosa talks to Kevin Mitnick - once considered the most-wanted computer criminal in the United States.
Aftermath of underwater volcanic eruption
Read more:
http://www.newscientist.com/blogs/nstv/2011/08/first-successful-prediction-of-an-underwater-eruption.html
