What Is a Scientific Theory? Imagine for a moment that you are omniscient. Endowed with such knowledge, you would completely understand how the world "works." You would completely understand how light works, how molecules and atoms work, how genetics work, how tectonic plates work, and how the universe came into existence. There would be nothing about the social or natural worlds that you would not understand in its ent
Jaaroverzicht 2011 : Werkbladen Vragen opgesteld rond het jaaroverzicht van 2011 ('Het Jaar van het Nieuws') dat gemaakt en uitgezonden werd door VTM . Dit kan je bekijken via iwatch.
Smoking Control
This is a problem-based learning case that is designed to introduce the various concepts of smoking cessation counseling through behavioral diagnosis, targeted patient education and behavioral intervention. Students will learn to take a smoking history, make a behavioral diagnosis by determining readiness to change, and develop a smoking cessation and health promotion intervention. Learning Goals 1. Understand the relevance of a smoking history to determining risk factors for lung and head and n
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21M.380 Music and Technology: Live Electronics Performance Practices (MIT)
Includes audio/video content: AV special element video, AV special element audio. This course is a creative, hands-on exploration of contemporary and historical approaches to live electronics performance and improvisation, including basic analog instrument design, computer synthesis programming, and hardware and software interface design.
tourney prep
Count Basie - Basie Boogie
Count Basie - piano. Basie Boogie! Count Basie and his Orchestra, from Rhythm and Blues Review (1955).
Gettysburg Civil War Reenactment Footage
Bring the American Civil War to life by showing students this reeanactment of a battle. Selection is set to music without narration. ( 5:29)
History of Royal Weddings
Royal marriages have changed in the last century. They were once purely political affairs, matching a prince up with a princess of another royal family. This 2:34 video explains the reason for many such marriages with the emphasis on current marriages.
"The A-Bomb Won't Do What You Think!": An Argument Against Reliance on Nuclear Weapons
For four years after the U.S. dropped atom bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki to end World War II, America held a monopoly on the production of atomic weapons. During this period, debate centering on the use of nuclear bombs in future wars proliferated among government officials, scientists, religious leaders, and in the popular press. In the following article from Collier's, former Navy lieutenant commander William H. Hessler, using data from the Strategic Bombing Survey, argued that saturation bo
"Sonnet 4 - Unthrifty Loveliness, Why Dost Thou Spend..." by William Shakespeare (poetry reading)
Shakespeare was fond of puns. At the time this was written, the word "spend" at the end of the first line had a double meaning. It meant to ejaculate. They had the idea that the body made only a limited supply of procreative fluid - and that it deteriorated in quality with expenditure. The poem advises the young man to ration his usage of semen to create an heir and pass on his beauty - and not use it "for having traffic with thyself alone".
It's interesting that they were aware that se
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (Spanish)
This patient education program explains temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ). It reviews the anatomy of the jaw, plus symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment options for TMJ disorders. This resource is a MedlinePlus Interactive Health Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine, designed and developed by the Patient Education Institute.
Endometriosis (Spanish)
This patient education program explains endometriosis. It reviews the anatomy of the female reproductive system, the causes, diagnosis, treatments, and management of endometriosis. This resource is a MedlinePlus Interactive Health Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine, designed and developed by the Patient Education Institute.
Endometriosis
This patient education program explains endometriosis. It reviews the anatomy of the female reproductive system, the causes, diagnosis, treatments, and management of endometriosis. This resource is a MedlinePlus Interactive Health Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine, designed and developed by the Patient Education Institute.
Atrial Fibrillation
This patient education program discusses the causes, symptoms, and treatment of atrial fibrillation. This resource is a MedlinePlus Interactive Health Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine, designed and developed by the Patient Education Institute.
Seizures and Epilepsy
This patient education program discusses different types of seizures including epileptic. The causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for epilepsy are reviewed. It also covers what to do when a seizure occurs, how to live with seizures, and preventive measures. This resource is a MedlinePlus Interactive Health Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine, designed and developed by the Patient Education Institute.
Inside View: Beyond Planet Earth
The Museum's new exhibition Beyond Planet Earth: The Future of Space Exploration boldly examines humanity's next steps in our solar system and beyond. In this video, Museum scientists Neil de Grasse Tyson, Michael Shara, Ben Oppenheimer, and Denton Ebel discuss their work, how their research contributes to the exploration of space, and what inspires them as they think about the future of their field.
The Inside View video series is produced by the Museum's Department of Exhibition to provide v
Markets anticipate earnings
Jan. 9 - Summary of business headlines: Markets await earnings; Auto makers gather in Detroit; Campaign ad spending on track to hit records. Bobbi Rebell reports.
Luxury auto makers flock to Detroit show
Jan. 9 - Luxury automakers have a lot to offer in Detroit, showcasing vehicles with dozens of options and pricing at more than $1 million.
At sea rescue after plane crash in Bahamas
Jan. 9 - The U.S. Coast Guard works with Bahamian officials to rescue two Alabama residents after their airplane crashes -- with the aid of parachute -- two miles off the coast of the Bahamas. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
