Lecture 1 - Introduction to Robotics (1 of 16)
Though this is an entry-level university course, there may be high school students who desire to enter into the field of Robotics, and this course may inspire them.

Lecture by Professor Oussama Khatib for Introduction to Robotics (CS223A) in the Stanford Computer Science Department.

In the first lecture of the quarter, Professor Khatib provides an overview of the course.

CS223A is an introduction to robotics which covers topics such as Spa
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Learn Basic Computer Skills : Moving Files in Microsoft Windows
Moving files in Windows XP is a basic skill you'll need to know to master this operating system.

Expert: Ross Safronoff
Bio: Ross Safronoff started using a two piece VHS camera system, and then progressed to a 8mm camcorder, then Hi-8, followed by a mini-DV, and finally a Digital8.
Filmmaker: Ross Safronoff
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The Great Civilizations of South and Central America: Mayans
The Mayans built some of the massive pyramids that still stand today. They created a very accurate calendar, and were a very advanced civilization. Unfourtunately, much of their knowledge that were written in books were burned by the Spanish who thought they were based on superstition. This video explains some of the exceptional accomplishments of the Mayans. (02:46)
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Morality and Modernity
Notre Dame OpenCourseware (OCW) offers free educational resources for the course "Morality and Modernity" in the Department of Philosophy. This course explores the nature of modern morality through an examination of the work of Alasdair MacIntyre and Charles Taylor. We will also read works by Immanuel Kant and Friedrich Nietzsche, two thinkers whose ideas have powerfully shaped the moral culture of the modern world.
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Cities and Climate Change [Audio]
Speaker(s): Joan Clos | Editor's note: We apologise for the poor audio quality throughout the question and answer session. Urban areas will have to play an increasingly important role as part of strategies addressing global climate change: due to their wealth, they disproportionately contribute to global carbon emissions. At the same time, dense, compact cities have repeatedly shown to be far more carbon efficient than other settlement types of similar affluence. The need for urban areas to adap
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Le voyage dans l'empire du Maroc de Jean Potocki / Zuzanna Pol

Le voyage dans l'empire du Maroc de Jean Potocki / Zuzanna Pol. In colloque "Jean Potocki. Pérégrinations", organisé par la section de slavistique de l'UFR de Langues, Littératures et Civilisations Étrangères de l'Université Toulouse II-Le Mirail dans le cadre de la "Semaine polonaise". Toulouse : Université-Toulouse II-Le Mirail, 14-15 avril 2011.
Thématique 5 : Au carrefour des cultures occidentales et orientales, 15 avril 2011.

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North Korea's Crystal Meth Export 1
Pulitzer Center's grantee Isaac Stone Fish explains why crystal meth smuggling between North Korea and China is becoming far too critical. Fish visited Yanji, a city in the Korean Autonomous Province in northeastern China, where he investigated the extent of this widespread drug trade. Learn more about Isaac Stone Fish and his reports at Pulitzer Center's Meet the Journalists http://bit.ly/qDwIyT Read the full stories on North Korea's most addicting export and view photographs taken by Sean G
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Calisphere Themed Collection - 1929-1939: The Great Depression: Everyday Life in Hard Times
The images in this topic provide a look at the everyday lives of Californians during the decade of the 1930s. Although many people struggled to survive during the Great Depression, these photographs also show that some still found employment, and many managed to enjoy themselves despite the hard economic times.
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The Role of Physical Evidence from Cambodiaʹs Killing Fields in the Quest for Justice
Dr. Melanie Klinkner, Lecturer in Law, Bournemouth University gives a talk for the OTJR Seminar series on 7th June 2011
Author(s): Melanie Klinker

Coronary Angiography and Angioplasty (Spanish)
This patient education program explains the benefits and risks of coronary angiography and angioplasty. It also reviews the anatomy of the cardiovascular system, the causes and symptoms of blocked arteries, and what the procedure involves. This is a MedlinePlus Interactive Health Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine, designed and developed by the Patient Education Institute.
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Hubble Space Telescope: Image Deblurring with a Parallel Computer
This is the star system is known as R-Aquarii, this system is comprised of a hot star orbiting a mass losing giant star.
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Nissan to Accelerate Growth in Brazil, says CEO Ghosn
CEO Carlos Ghosn tells Reuters he plans to make an announcement within weeks about expanding in Brazil.
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Freshman First Day
Megan Graves of Athens, Ga began her college career at the University of Georgia on Monday, August 18th, 2008 along with just over 4,800 of her freshmen classmates.
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"Topics in Fluid Dynamics: Dimensional Analysis, the Coriolis force, and Lagrangian and Eulerian Rep
" This collection of three essays was developed from the author's experience teaching Fluid Dynamics of the Atmosphere and Ocean, 12.800, offered to graduate students entering the MIT/WHOI Joint Program in Oceanography. The goal of this course is to help each student master the concepts and mathematical tools that make up the foundation of classical and geophysical fluid dynamics. Three topics --- the subject of these essays --- proved to be the most difficult for most students: 1) dimensional a
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Tree huggers
The Arnold Arboretum's program for preschoolers that serves the area Head Start brings very excited kids to a lovely, engagin and stimulating nature setting.
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Soy protein diet, but not Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, decreases mucin-1, trefoil factor-3 and TNFa i
Soy protein diet, but not Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, decreases mucin-1, trefoil factor-3 and TNFa in colon of dextran sodium sulfate-treated C57BL/6 mice.
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Side-blotched lizard perched on a rock in the desert
Lizards have a tough outer skin that protects the animal from water loss. Lizards remain still, camouflage, or hide under rocks to avoid predation. Their internal temperature changes with the environment, which saves energy for the organism.
Author(s): Gerald and Buff Corsi,Katie Hale

Write Now! Career Writing Prompts: Manager of Organizational Effectiveness and Talent
This Career Clip features Meloney Sallie-Dosunmu, Manager of Organizational Effectiveness and Talent, Just Born Candy in Bethlehem, PA. She helps people to learn their jobs, becoming really good at it and to help them promote themselves. Her grandmother provided her with her best advice and that was to do your best. No matter what position you have, it is important and important to do your best. If you always do your best, you are going to shine.
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Les applications des lasers à fibre et des technologies fibrées

Toutes les technologies développées pour les télécommunications dans les années 2000 sont maintenant utilisées de plus en plus dans toute une palette d’applications et de secteurs industriels. En effets la diminution des coûts des composants et l’éventail très large des technologies disponibles ont permis l’ouverture de nouveaux marchés, principalement en instrumentation. Quelques applications seront présentées dans des domaines aussi variés que la défense, le médical, l
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