A Conversation with Stephen King
Stephen King read from his new novel 11/22/63 and discussed his long literary career with novelist Tom Perrotta.
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Gratitude: A New Film & Tour by Louie Schwartzberg
This video features interviews with young and old who provide insights into the importance of caring for others and of having gratitude for what each day offers. This video can be used for all ages, but is recommended for older students. The video could be used to motivate students to ponder and reflect on their situations and what it takes to make a good day.. The imagery is compelling as well. The site is asking for contributions. (5:44)
Science Bulletins: Amazon People Offer Clues to Heart Health
A long-term study of the Tsimane, a traditional community that lives in the Bolivian Amazon, is offering scientists a new perspective on the risks of heart disease. A recent report by anthropologists from the University of New Mexico and the University of California has found that although the Tsimane present a major risk factor—chronic inflammation—they don't show signs of cardiovascular disease.
The Watermelon Summit Ted Kennedy's "Dreams Shall Never Die" Speech RFK: Promising Career Cut Short Hot Apps: Feed Me Oil, Find My Champ, PAC-MAN Kart Rally, Angelina, Text N Walk | Hot Apps Hot Apps will feature 5 of the hottest apps each week for the Windows Phone 7. In this episode Laura takes a look at: ISS Update - July 12, 2012 Zombie Delivery Session 5: Carry on learning - resources for online educators In this session, you'll [text]. Caterpillar Molting Timelapse Real Monasterio de San Zoilo (Carrión de los Condes) - en español Java OOP: Polymorphism and the Object Class University Distinguished Professor Dick Demers Religious Liberty and the Equality of Women 2012 Carl Smith Lecture: Jacinta Ruru: Undefined and Unresolved: Maori Legal Rights to Water ScienceCasts: A Taste of Solar Maximum Taxes and Perfectly Inelastic Demand The Adventures of Link Trailer Trading at Noon: Spain bailout fears sink markets
The audio version of the Mises Daily article for July 2, 2012. [6:06] Narrated by Harold Fritsche. Music by Kevin MacLeod.
After losing his challenge for the presidential nomination to Jimmy Carter, Sen. Edward Kennedy delivers one of the most memorable speeches of his career at the Democratic National Convention on August 14, 1980, offering his support for Carter and the Democratic Party. (1:28)
Robert Kennedy was a powerful figure in Washington until his assassination in 1968. Robert Kennedy was assassinated by Sirhan Sirhan on June 5, 1968 at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, California. In this video clip, learn more about Robert F. Kennedy’s role in politics and how it was cut short. (4:22)
The International Space Station video update for July 12, 2012.
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This timelapse video shows this Saturnia albofasciata 3rd instar caterpillar molt its skin. This whole process (preparation, molting and post-molting recovery) takes 2-3 days but all the real action happens during the actual shedding of the skin in only a few minutes. What a great resource to help build background knowledge and to help make real world connections between nature and the classroom. (1:23)
En las afueras de Carrión de los Condes se alza el majestuoso monasterio benedictino dedicado a San Zoilo. Su etapa de mayor prosperidad corresponde a los siglos XI y XII, si bien tendrá un importante renacer durante el siglo XVI. Será en esta centuria cuando se construya el actual edificio. (1:25)
Richard Baldwin
Baldwin discusses the use of the Object class as a completely generic type for storing references to objects of subclass types, and explains how that results in a very useful form of runtime […]
University Distinguished Professor awards honor faculty who have made sustained contributions of consistent educational excellence and have demonstrated outstanding commitment to undergraduate education. Dick Demers is a Professor of Linguistics.
Do recent changes in America's healthcare regulations and law compromise the religious liberty and equality of women? This question is explored by a panel of professors from the perspectives of law, theology, and philosophy. Dr. Jeanne Buckeye is the moderator, while Professor Teresa Collett, Dr. Deborah Savage, and Dr. R. Mary Lemmons are panelists. This is a Fortnight for Freedom event hosted by the Siena Symposium for Women, Family, and Culture, and co-sponsored by the Minnesota Catholic Conf
Jacinta Ruru of the Faculty of Law presents the 2012 Carl Smith Lecture on the topic “Undefined and Unresolved: Maori Legal Rights to Water”. 16 April 2012.
Solar maximum is still a year away. This month sky watchers got a taste of things to come when a powerful flare sparked Northern Lights over the United States as far south as Arkansas, Colorado and California. (04:22)
Who bears the burden for the taxes when demand is inelastic. (7:51)
July 23 - Stocks slide on concerns about Spain's economic health.
