PSYC 110-01, Psychological Explanations of Paranormal Experiences, Fall 1998
The term the "paranormal" is broad and ill-defined; a list of potential paranormal topics can be found on pages 2-3. A major portion of the course will examine the "scientific evidence" for paranormal beliefs, with a heavy emphasis on the scientific method and what constitutes proof to scientists as compared to laypeople. You will be introduced to the notion of control groups, placebo effects, randomness, observational bias, logical difficulties with establishing the existence or non-existence o
The plural in Hungarian
The plural in Hungarian.
Lesson #061, Monday The letter combination 'sc', when followed by the vowels i or e, will produce a soft sound, like the English words shoe, shore, share and cash. cuscino = cushion scimmia = monkey sciarpa = scarf pesce = fish The letter combination 'sc', when followed by the vowels a, o or u, will produce a hard sound, like the English words sky, ski, score and scarf. scuola = school tasca = pocket pesca = peach scarpe = shoes scatola = box<
Slave Ship Captains
Slave ship captains had the power to do whatever was necessary to maintain control, while bringing ships of slaves across the ocean for trade. Learn more in this clip from the Discovery Channel's series "Assignment Discovery." (2:59)
Formation Médicale 2011 – RMM
Titre : Formation Médicale 2011 – RMM
Intervenants : Benoit MISSET (Paris).
Résumé : Atelier : Partage d’expériences : Qualité des Pratiques et Sécurité des soins : une valeur professionnelle. Introduction au nouveau séminaire du second cycle.
L’auteur n’a pas transmis de conflit d’intérêt concernant les données diffusées dans cette vidéo ou publiées dans la référence citée.
Conférence enregistrée lors des Etats Généraux de la Formation
The Organizing Framework Behind US Science Agencies: Panel Part of the second class in the series of IAP classes titled "Fundamentals of Science and Technology Public Policy-Making - Sci/Tech Policy Boot Camp." The lecturer is William B. Bonvillian, Director at the MIT Washington Office. This class will posit the argument that Sci/Tech organization is a third direct innovation factor and examine the organizational framework behind the mix of U.S. science agencies, their missions and research organizational models. It will examine th
Robert's Rules of Order - Mastering the 3 Most Important Motions
This seven minute video offer tips on mastering the 3 most important motions used in most meetings that use Robert's Rules of Order. A good overview of the basics.
Juan Fernandez Fur Seals in Habitat
This short video gives excellent real life footage of Juan Fernandez Fur seals in their natural habitat. Students will enjoy the sights and sounds of these amazing animals. Remarkably, the Juan Fernández fur seal was considered extinct until it was happily rediscovered in 1965, although it nevertheless remains rare. Like most fur seals, this species has an elongated, slender body and a long, pointed snout and flippers. This is a great resource to help build background knowledge and t
Meet Nadja Drost: La Toma Miners' Gold Wars
Learn more: http://pulitzercenter.org/projects/colombia-cauca-gold-mining-conflict-government-resistance
Afro-Colombians in La Toma's mining community are struggling to stay in control of the gold. As mining titles are being granted to Colombian and international mining outfits, miners are beginning to defy outsiders mining on their territories, yet with a price. The miners are in danger of death threats and assassinations for their resistance.
Nadja Drost's report on mining in Colombia is par
Lincoln's Most Pivotal Speech
In this video clip, learn about Lincoln’s second inaugural speech and
how it is one of the most eloquently put speeches in all of American speeches. It takes the blame for slavery stating that it is an American problem, not just a southern problem. (3:02)
Les elections presidentielles francaises de 2012
Les elections presidentielles francaises de 2012.
RSC Public Seminars 2012: Climate Change and Organisational Change in UNHCR and IOM
RSC Public Seminar series of Hilary Term 2012 Podcast from the Refugee Studies Centre's Public Seminar Series on 'Critical Approaches to Environmental Displacement' convened by Dr Alexander Betts. This podcast was recorded on Wednesday 29 February 2012 at the Oxford Department of International Development, University of Oxford. The seminar was delivered by Nina Hall, University of Oxford.
Aaron Ross Ergonomics 3_8_12
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Art Matters Festival 2012
http://concordia.ca/now | http://artmattersfestival.org/
The 12th edition of North America's largest student-run arts festival will feature13 exhibition to entice Montrealers to discover the talent emerging from Concordia's multidisciplinary artistic community spearheaded by the Faculty of Fine Arts. The event runs from March 2 to 16 - http://artmattersfestival.org/
Discrete Random Variables: Binomial
Susan Dean,
Barbara Illowsky, Ph.D.
This module describes the characteristics of a binomial experiment and the binomial probability distribution function.
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Passing the Medical Inspection at Ellis Island
Upon arrival at Ellis Island, immigrants had a medical exam. Most passed, but some didn't. In this video clip, find out what happened to these immigrants next. (1:57)
Clean Energy Materials: Crystal Gazing on the Atomic Scale - Saiful Islam
Professor Saiful Islam, of the University's Department of Chemistry, gives a flavour of the fascinating chemistry behind green technologies such as hybrid petrol-electric cars and fuel cells
Dancing Princess - POP
Catch this Super WHY! clip as Princess Presto uses her spelling powers to help get the princess down from the sky by popping the balloons that are keeping her up there! Along with the help of the viewers, Princess Presto sounds out and spells the word P-O-P and gets the princess down safely. (2:06)
Romulus & Remus
This is cartoon animation of the story of Romulus & Remus. According to the roman mythology, the founders of Rome were Romulus and Remus. The twin-brothers were the supposed sons of the god Mars and the priestess Rhea Silvia. (06:55)
Cómo era Rusia antes y después de la Revolución Rusa - en español
Antes de la revolución, la sociedad rusa estaba compuesta de 120
millones de personas, de los cuales: 100 millones eran campesinos
pobres, la nobleza era dueña de las haciendas agrícolas y la clase media no existía. Después de la revolución, desaparece la nobleza y la clase obrera se enriquece. (3:00)
