Europe Week Ahead: ECB's Stark resigns, investors rattled
Sept. 9 - Investors flock to quality assets after the ECB's chief economist Juergen Stark resigns over divisions about the central bank's bond buying programme.
Science Bulletins: Current research about the natural world
Science Bulletins is a video program that brings you the latest developments in the fields of astrophysics, Earth science, biodiversity and human biology and evolution through documentary feature stories about scientists in the field and regular brief research updates using scientific visualizations and imagery. In the exhibition halls of the American Museum of Natural History and other museums and science centers throughout the world, Science Bulletins presents Astro, Earth, Human, and Bio Bull
Filling the streets in Syria
Sept. 16 - Protesters fill the streets of Damascus and Homs amid reports that Syrian forces are attacking anti-Assad demonstrators. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.
Video of 9/11 10th anniversary memorial at Ground Zero, NYC
(This is just a small clip of the ceremony, but the viewer can see the memorial and the building that is being (re-)constructed.) It was a tragedy that claimed the lives of thousands in an instant, and later brought two wars with an even more devastating death toll. The United States is marking a decade since the 9/11 attacks. Terrorists crashed hijacked planes into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon in Washington. A fourth plane came down in the state of
2011-12 Homecoming Court: Jonathan Dworin
Hi, everyone! My name is Jonathan Dworin and I feel it is truly an honor to be on Michigan State University's 2011-12 Homecoming Court. My MSU experience has shaped my identity and has given me many new skills, friends, ideas and opportunities.
My whole family is a Spartan family and I am thrilled to be able to share my Homecoming experiences with them. I consider myself to be a true Spartan: Fun-loving, hard-working and go-getting.
To learn more about Dworin and the other members of the 2011
2011-12 Homecoming Court: Chris Noffze
Michigan State University consistently yields hardworking, tenacious and globally-minded individuals that share a passion for serving others. Spartans will overcome obstacles, inspire change and lead the way to a bright tomorrow. I'm Chris Noffze and I'm proud to be an MSU Spartan. Glow Green, Go White!
To learn more about Noffze and the other members of the 2011-12 MSU Homecoming Court, check out the Homecoming Blog: http://alumni.msu.edu/programs/homecoming/blog.cfm.
Breakingviews: Moynihan should look to rival for inspiration
Sept. 13 - Reuters Breakingviews columnists say Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan is in a similar situation to what Vikram Pandit found himself in a couple of years ago and should take comfort in the Citigroup CEO's staying power.
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.
Environmental Valuation
Amy Ando
In this module, the following topics will be covered: 1) estimates of the values of environmental goods in dollar terms, and 2) the strengths and weaknesses of valuation methods in all three […]
Tattoos not just skin deep for young Chinese
Sept. 12 - The 2011 Beijing Tattoo Convention sees the skin art gaining popularity among young people in China where older generations tend to relate it to evil. Tara Cleary reports.
Meeting the opposition in Myanmar
Sept. 12 - The new United States special envoy to Myanmar holds talks with Myanmar's democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.
Recovering the bodies in Kenya
Sept. 12 - Kenyan officials visit hospitals as workers recover bodies after a deadly pipeline fire in Nairobi. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.
Super Committee savings goal inadequate: think-tank director
Sept. 12 - President of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget Maya MacGuineas says the congressional Super Committee's mission to find $1.5 trillion in deficit savings should be multiplied by three.
U.S. Day Ahead: Deficit in focus as Super Committee convenes
Sept. 12 - The Congressional Super Committee on Deficit Reduction holds its first public hearing Tuesday with the goal of saving at least $1.2 trillion in government spending over the next 10 years.
Bank of America should follow GM's lead, says analyst Whalen
Sept. 12 - The Congressional Super Committee on Deficit Reduction holds its first public hearing Tuesday with the goal of saving at least $1.2 trillion in government spending over the next 10 years. Chris Whalen, Reuters blogger and co-founder of Institutional Risk Analytics, says Bank of America should file for chapter 11 bankruptcy, similar to GM, with the support of the FDIC and the Fed.
Slicing and dicing at BofA
Sept. 12 - Bank of America unveils a new plan to eliminate 30,000 jobs and cut $5 billion in yearly costs, as it struggles to deal with a glut of branches and continued problems related to the mortgage mess. Bobbi Rebell reports.
A National Memorial for 9/11
Sept. 12 - The National September 11 Memorial opens in New York. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.
Holiday shopping may not be merry
Sept. 12 - Summary of business headlines: About a quarter of American shoppers expect to spend less this holiday season according to a poll conducted exclusively for Reuters; Bank of America puts 30,000 jobs on chopping block; U.S. stocks close up after speculation of Italian-Chinese debt deal, but Euro stocks tumble. Conway G. Gittens reports.
Cuba's music schools jazzed up
Sept. 12 - American musicians from the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra give lessons and donate instruments to Cuba's music students. Tara Cleary reports.
MIG en MAG : Veilig en verantwoord lassen De technologie van het MIG en MAG lassen. De voor- en nadelen van beide lasmethodes en een analyse van de fouten die zich kunnen voordoen bij het lassen zelf. Extra informatie: Geschiedenis van het lassen, andere soorten …
