USC Institute for Creative Technologies: Graphics Lab
The Graphics Lab is part of the University of Southern California's Institute for Creative Technologies. The lab performs research on computer graphics and modeling techniques such as image-based lighting, range scanning, and animation. This is all made possible by a U.S. Army contract "to advance the state of immersive training simulation." The Lab's homepage offers many details on the various projects within each research area; there are several publications that can be downloaded to complemen
THE ART OF TRANSLATION: Clayton Eshleman Reads Aimé Césaire
Clayton Eshleman has released three translations this year: Solar Throat Slashed, by Aimé Césaire, co-translated with A. James Arnold; Curdled Skulls Poems, by Bernard Bador, translated by Eshleman and the author; and Endure, by Bei Dao, co-translated with Lucas Klein. Poet Wang Ping has called the latter work "a timely new translation by a master translator". His long career has spanned the years as well as the globe. Eshleman lives with his wife Caryl in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
Thousands demonstrate in support of Egyptian army
Nov. 25 - Thousands of Egyptian army supporters demonstrate in Cairo as Egypt's military rulers name a veteran politician as the new prime minister. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Wire Pont Ferry The National Archives UK posted a photo: Description: 'Photograph of Wire Pont Ferry, Vaal River.' Author of work: Lulu Farini.
Date: 1885
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Amy's Choice: How an Online Match Results in Danger
Hear the true story of a 15-year-old girl who left home to meet in person with a man she first "met" online. This 3:50 minute shows how strangers operate to manipulate people. A must watch for students.
Get the Grades You Want: Focus During a Lecture
This 3:30 long video provides some tips on how to do better during lectures and keep your attention. Well worth showing and discussion.
The Lost City of Atlantis [1/4]
This nine minute video provides students a look at possible sites of the city of Atlantis. Part of a series on Mystery Quest. Shows students how scientists work and deal with proving one's beliefs.
Thunderbird EMBA Student Paola Torres
Thunderbird School of Global Management student Paola Torres talks about the Executive MBA program. http://http://www.thunderbird.edu/graduate_degrees/executive_mba_united_states
EMR Implementation Considerations
This HIBB presentation is an introduction to electronic medical records. It deals with what electronic medical records are, the disadvantages of paper-based records, examples of electronic medical record systems and how to assess the benefit of a computer-based record system.
Fighter for Freedom: The Frederick Douglass Story
As an escaped slave, Douglass became a power figure in the abolishionist movement and even an advisor to President Abraham Lincoln. Douglass also acted as a recruiter of African Americans for the Union Army. (19:00)
Republicans will end up with Romney vs. Gingrich: KBW analyst
Nov. 10 - KBW analyst Brian Gardner argues the Republican party's presidential race may end in a contest between former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich.
Quake footage captures hotel crumbling
Nov. 10 - Surveillance footage shows a hotel building collapsing in a 5.7 magnitude earthquake that hit eastern Turkey on Wednesday, killing at least 12 people in the city of Van. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Adolphe Pacault. Des livres, Une histoire
« "Adolphe Pacault. Des livres, Une histoire", un documentaire écrit et réalisé en 2011 par Claire-Lise Gauvain (SCD Bordeaux I), Yves Gloinec, Nadège Pré, Agnès Larcher (DCAM) ( 18 min 30, VF).
Dans le cadre de l’année internationale de la chimie 2011 et de l’exposition réalisée par le SCD de l’Université Bordeaux I « Itinéraires d'un scientifique : autour des bibliothèques d'Adolphe Pacault (1918-2008)", le Département C
Lima, Peru
This 3:42 long video provides an overview of this city with the emphasis on its history and attractions.
Time of Apollo : NASA
This 28 minute video reviews this space exploration. The footage shot on the Moon is exceptional, but the slow start to the video might not be suitable for some students.
Differentiating with an MP3
TWC9: VS11, HTML5, Debugging, and guest host Habib Heydarian This week on Channel 9, Brian and guest host Habib Heydarian discuss the week's top developer news including:
General Henry "Hap" Arnold
Henry "Hap" Arnold was a 5-star General of the Air Force and aviation pioneer. (28min)
