Prof Nigel Stork talks to podcast host Dr Shane Huntington about the crisis of global extinction of species, its bio-historical backdrop, and a future of reduced diversity.
Guest: Prof Nigel Stork, School of Natural Resource Management
Topic: Global Extinction of Species
Author(s): up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) Amistad Captives - Sold at Auction
WARNING: THIS 8 MINUTE VIDEO RECREATES A KIDNAPPING SCENE AND SHOWS HOW AFRICANS WERE TAKEN FROM THEIR HOMES AND SOLD AS SLAVES. IT NAY NOT BE EASY TO WATCH AND MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN. After they were illegally kidnapped from their families, Africans were sent to the “new world” on ships characterized by unspeakably bad conditions. People were sold, at auction, as slaves.
In 1839, fifty-three such individuals were part of a s
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Learn about The History of Ancient Egypt 3000 B.C.
This is an excellent overview of the history of Egypt and uses good visuals and easy to follow narrative. Includes some
basic facts about papyrus, pharaoh, kingdoms, death, and heiroglyphics. Too short to be of value other than as an introduction.
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Finding Common Denominators
In this 5-minute video, Sal Khan shows the viewer how to find the least common denominator with the fractions 2/8 and 5/6. Mr. Khan, of Khan Academy, uses computer software for demonstration. (04:49)
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Florida College System Foundation, Scholarship Presentation 7-19-11
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Florida College System Foundation, Scholarship Presentation 7-19-11
About St. Petersburg College:
In 1927, St. Petersburg College (then known as St. Petersburg Junior College) became Florida's first private, non-profit, two-year school of higher learning located in downtown St. Petersburg. Full accreditation followed in 1931 and in 1948 SPC became a public college.
In June 2001, SPJC officially became St. Petersburg College when Florida's govern
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This is CS50
Creative vibe colors enormous CS 50 innovation fair
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Introduction to Evolution
Evolution is the process of change in all forms of life over generations, and evolutionary biology is the study of how evolution occurs. Every generation an organism inherits features (called traits) from its parents through genes. Changes (called mutations) in the genes can produce a new trait in the offspring of an organism. (01:26)
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Housing hopes dashed
July 20 - Summary of business headlines: U.S. existing home sales drop in June; Apple shares rise after blockbuster quarter; American Airlines makes big aircraft purchase. Conway Gittens reports.
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Thousands flee crisis in Somalia
July 28 - The worst drought in 60 years swells refugee numbers on the Kenya-Somali border. Lily Grimes reports.
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Sink or Swim: Sea Level Rise - Implications for Dunedin. Session 4
An information evening open to the public to discuss issues around sea level rise and how it might affect low lying suburbs and coastal communities in the Dunedin area. Learn what the DCC and ORC are planning as well as hearing about possible engineering solutions and the social aspects of sea level rise.
It is being chaired by Professor John Hannah, member of the F.I.G. Task Force on Climate Change.
Hosted by the NZ Institute of Surveyors.
Held July 12, 2011.
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Rock Drums: Odd Time Using a Metronome
Take a sneak peak inside Rod Morgenstein's online course, Rock Drums, from Berkleemusic.
Learn More About Rock Drums: http://www.berkleemusic.com/school/course?course_item_id=21848140&pid=3703
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U2 Stage Construction at TCF Bank Stadium
The unmistakable mix of Bono's voice and the Edge's guitar will fill TCF Bank Stadium July 23 when U2 performs. More than 60,000 fans are expected for the first major concert in TCF Bank Stadium for a show that Rolling Stone described as "...in every way, a huge success and proof that rock & roll can work in venues designed for ... screaming football fans." Here's an inside look into how the stage went up.
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25 Great Free technologies for Teachers and Students
Thanks to educational Portal for todays Article. In today's economic climate, paying for technology isn't prudent, and for some students, it isn't even an option. Fortunately, there are plenty of freebies on the web that can help with document creation, research, writing, storage, collaboration, studying and more. Here are 25 free web apps and software programs that may be useful to students.
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iTunes Festival tunes in global audience
July 22 - Adele, Foo Fighters and Coldplay are among the music acts participating in this year's iTunes Festival, which is being livestreamed to Apple devices around the world. Matt Cowan reports.
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"Microeconomic Theory I, Fall 2009"
" This half-semester course provides an introduction to microeconomic theory designed to meet the needs of students in the economics Ph.D. program. Some parts of the course are designed to teach material that all graduate students should know. Others are used to introduce methodologies. Topics include consumer and producer theory, markets and competition, general equilibrium, and tools of comparative statics and their application to price theory. Some topics of recent interest may also be covere
Author(s): Pathak, Parag
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