Bhutan prepares for royal wedding
Oct. 12 - Excitement in Bhutan as popular King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk is set to marry in a traditional ceremony. Simon Hanna reports.
Boards to take closer look at sub-advised funds, says Lipper
Sept. 14 - Investor lawsuits are focusing a spotlight on sub-advisers, forcing boards to take a closer look at these relationships and the portions of fees retained by these advisers, says Lipper.
Choral Vespers - 10/13/2011 -- The Duke Vespers Ensemble
A service of Choral Vespers in Duke University Chapel. Officiated by The Rev. Kori Jones. The Duke Vespers Ensemble directed by Dr. Allan Friedman. On Du Friedensfurst, Herr Jesu Christ. Organist: Samuel Hammond, Isaiah 6:1-8,1 Corinthians 14:26-33a, 37-40, Matthew 10:34-42
http://www.chapel.duke.edu/media/documents/10-13-11_V_2up.pdf
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Open Classroom - 10/12/2011 #1 Bluestone's Introduction
The Role of Government in the 21st Century
This Week: Rights vs. Market Goods with Jim Stergios as Guest Speaker
Hendrik Poinar on reconstructing the genome of the Black Death
An international team—led by researchers at McMaster University and the University of Tubingen in Germany—has sequenced the entire genome of the Black Death, one of the most devastating epidemics in human history.
This marks the first time scientists have been able to draft a reconstructed genome of any ancient pathogen, which will allow researchers to track changes in the pathogen's evolution and virulence over time. This work could lead to a better understanding of modern infectious disea
The Puzzle of the Amulet of Amagansett
In this video segment from Cyberchase, Wicked and Digit use what they know about fractions to figure out how many jewels are missing from the Amulet of Amagansett.
May the Force Be With You: Thrust
In this lesson, students will study how propellers and jet turbines generate thrust. This lesson focuses on Isaac Newton's 3rd Law of Motion, which states that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.
U.S. Day Ahead: Congress struggles ahead of deficit deadline
Oct. 13 - Republicans and Democrats have separately sent their deficit reduction recommendations to the Congressional super committee, underscoring deep divisions in Washington, says Reuters Correspondent Tim Reid.
11 years for Rajaratnam
Oct. 13 - Former hedge fund tycoon Raj Rajaratnam was sentenced to 11 years in prison, the longest sentence ever for insider trading. Bobbi Rebell reports.
Loyal fans line up for iPhone 4S
Oct. 13 - A handful of die-hard fans camp out in New York City ahead of the iPhone 4S release. Bobbi Rebell reports.
Communities: Moriches, Shirley,Mastic,and Mastic Beach
This video begins by defining the terms commmunity, urban, suburban, and rural. Then characteristics of daily life in the suburban communities of Moriches, Shirley, Mastic, and Mastic Beach, New York, are shown. Photos are shown along with narration. ( 2:54)
Gorilla Zen Den
Wild mountain gorillas lead peaceful lives and spend their days eating, sleeping, and playing. Watch and learn from the intelligence, gentle nature, and vulnerability of this most human-like species. (3:06)
Semicolons - Free English Video by Brightstorm
This video explains the rules for using a semicolon in a sentence. Semicolons are used in place of a period to separate two independent clauses that are joined without a conjunction. A semicolon is also used to separate a list in which an item includes a comma and before an adverb that joins two independent clauses. (4:18)
Figurative Language - Free English Video by Brightstorm
Figurative language is defined as taking words beyond their literal meaning. This video explains the several types of figurative language, such as similes, metaphors, and personification. The video also provides examples of figurative language from one of Shakespeare’s famous sonnets. (3:47)
Lien entre transformations contemporaines du travail, pénibilité et santé / M.-C. Amauger Lattes
SHS et Santé : Quels liens entre transformation contemporaines du travail, pénibilité et santé ? / Marie-Cécile Amauger Lattes. In "L'espace des sciences sociales", séminaire interdisciplinaire organisé par l'Institut Fédératif d'Études et de Recherches Interdisciplinaires Santé Société (IFERISS) de Toulouse (France), l'École Doctorale "Temps, Espaces, Sociétés, Cultures" (TESC) de l'Université de Toulouse et la Maison des Sciences de l’Ho
2011 International Forum on R&D: Session 6 - Panel Discussion
Session 6 University International R&D Collaboration: The Role of the Government
This session will focus on the role of governments in promoting R&D collaborations with a discussion of the effect of national innovation strategies. The panel will include government and non-government organization representatives from several countries.
After U.S. Troops Withdrawal, Iraq's Future Uncertain
Iraq is choosing its own future—albeit a hazy one. Iraq's prime minister looks increasingly like dictators overthrown during the Arab Spring, and the country's sticky relations with its Sunni neighbors but closer ties with Iran can complicate its future.
Nouri al-Maliki, Iraq's has been cracking down on protesters, oppositions, and journalists, manifesting the country's authoritarian tendencies. Told through Basra, an oil-rich city in southern Iraq, the project reveals how the relationship be
Essay Hook - Free English Video by Brightstorm
This video explains how to connect to (or hook) the reader and gain their interest when writing an essay. Essay hooks can either tell or recount a story, give an interesting statistic, provide a relevant quote or give a real world connection. When writing an essay hook, it's important to use definitions sparingly and to weave quotations in to interest the reader. (4:18)
Violence and arrests in Europe protests
Oct. 15 - Violence erupts in Italy at demonstrations against financial inequity as protesters are arrested in London. Deborah Lutterbeck reports
