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Global Cohort: Tanya Edwards
Tongan entrepreneur Tanya Edwards talks Feb. 2, 2012, about the U.S. Department of State and Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Entrepreneurship Partnership Global Cohort at Thunderbird School of Global Management. http://www.thunderbird.edu
The Pitfalls of Predicting Elections
In a live "Office Hours" interview Feb. 9, 2012, Duke political science professor Sunshine Hillygus takes viewer questions about the science of public opinion polling and the art of campaign communications. She is joined via Skype by Neil Newhouse, Mitt Romney's lead pollster and a 1974 graduate of Duke. Duke senior Sarah Krueger conducts the interview.
The Toxic Stress of Early Childhood Adversity
The Forum at the Harvard School of Public Health
Evidence suggests that for the youngest children, prolonged or severe exposure to abuse, neglect and economic hardship -- exacerbated by a dearth of stable, supportive relationships with adults -- can provoke a "toxic stress response" with lifelong consequences. Such stress may influence brain development and increase the risk for illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes. While efforts have been made for decades to intervene early in children
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UMMC Physician Profile: Kelley Banagan, M.D.
This two-minute video introduces viewers to Kelley Banagan, M.D. an assistant professor of orthopaedics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and a spine surgeon at the University of Maryland Medical Center.
Dr. Banagan's special interests include spine surgery for trauma and pediatric patients. Watch this video to learn more about her practice at UMMC.
Related Links:
University of Maryland Orthopaedics
http://www.umm.edu/orthopaedic/index.htm
University of Maryland Spine Program
James Cheng, Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Trade
The Honorable James Cheng, Secretary of Commerce and Trade for the Commonwealth of Virginia, and Darden alumnus of the Class of 1987, was the keynote speaker at at the 24th annual Black Business Student Forum (BBSF) Conference held at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business on February 10, 2012. The theme for this year's conference was "Manage the Future". Mr. Cheng discusses how to maintain an optimistic and realistic outlook while still upholding the responsibility to be honest
Sweety Bird Treat Using Twinkies and Coconut
This short video gives easy step by step directions on making cute bird treats. Ingredients are simple and include the following: coconut, white melting chocolate, twinkies, brown sprinkles, and jelly candies. This is a fun activity for home and school. (1:18)
Nile 4000
This two minute video how this 4000 mile river gave birth to all the early empires in Africa. It provides maps and a narrator to help tell the story.
Great Slaty Woodpeckers Feeding in a Tree
This short video gives excellent real life footage of Great Slaty Woodpeckers feeding in a tree. Students will enjoy watching the close up views of these unique birds in their natural environment. This is a great resource to help build background knowledge and to help make real world connections between nature and the classroom. (Less Than 2 Minutes)
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Pruis Calculus 2/20/2012
Pruis Calculus class from February 20, 2012
Cijferen : Strategiekaarten Strategiekaarten cijferen:
Gedichten.nl : Poëzie Een site vol informatie over en voorbeelden van alle mogelijke vormen van poëzie. Interessant en zeer bruikbaar naar leerlingen toe, is het rijmwoordenboek. Als je je leerlingen een opdracht geeft om een gedicht te schrijven met rijm, vinden …
Third Party Sanctioning & Compensation Behavior: Findings from the Ultimatum Game
"Third Party Sanctioning & Compensation Behavior: Findings from the Ultimatum Game" was presented by Cristina Bicchieri, University of Pennsylvania; Philosophy, Legal Studies, & Psychology.
For more information about the conference visit http://ppel.richmond.edu/resources/conference.html
Journeys Through Sociology: Chin-Chun Yi
In this interview Dr. Chin-Chun Yi (Academica Sinica, Taiwan) shares how the dramatic social transformations in Taiwan during the 1970s lead her to the study of sociology. She discusses her research on youth, family, and education in Taiwan, as well as some of the challenges and possibilities facing women sociologists.
This is part of a series of interviews with the 22 members of the Executive Committee of the International Sociological Association (ISA). The interviews can be found at the ISA
Black History Month, Kick-off Dinner
Celebrating Black History month at the University of Richmond (February 2012).
World Religions: Taoism (Daoism)
This video is one person's opinion of this religion its unique traits such as working in harmony with nature. A good overview for sophisticated students. 13:44
The Rapture Family
Teachers are advised to review content:
Bill Wiggins film about a family’s dedication to producing the religious drama “In the Rapture”; accompanies his film of that drama
Drama, Music, Religion, African American Culture / Midwest / 1976
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