Conclusion In this course you have found out that: The sensation of pain is caused by the release of a chemical (prostaglandin) that stimulates the nerve endings and sends an electrical message to the brain. Pain can be reduced if the formation of prostaglandin can be inhibited. Prostaglandin is formed, from arachidonic acid, in a cavity in the active site of the enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX). Geometrical isomerism can b
1.3 Parallel and perpendicular lines We often wish to know whether two lines are parallel (that is, they never meet) or perpendicular (that is, they meet at right angles). Two distinct lines, y = m1x + c1 and y = m2x + c2, are parallel if and only if they have the same gradient; that is, if and only if m1 = m2. For example, the lines y = −2x + 7 and
5.1.2 In what context was the text published? This amounts to asking, when was it written and for what audience. Academic texts are written to make a contribution to the debates going on within the field. To understand where an author is coming from and why arguments are being presented in a particular way, you need to be able to place the text in context. Layard's article was published in 2003 in the UK, and was drawn from a prestigious series of public lectures. So the context is a major statement by a prominent academic
The Raven as Featured in The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror
Treehouse of Horror I is the third episode of The Simpsons second season, which aired on October 25, 1990. It was the first of a series of Halloween themed episodes. PLOT: Lisa reads "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe. In this adaptation, Bart is depicted as the raven, Homer finds himself in the role of the poem's lead character, while Lisa and Maggie are seraphim. Marge appears briefly as a painting of Lenore. James Earl Jones narrates. The poem is read verbatim, with some of the poem edited out fo
1.3 Square roots Given any number, you now know how to find its square. But, given the squared number, how do you find the original number? If the gardener in Author(s): 1.1 The constitution The UK has a common law legal system. It is very difficult to give a simple definition of the legal system in the UK, but you may find it helps to think of it as the system that covers how all civil and criminal laws are made, used and enforced. A fundamental part of any legal system is its Author(s): 6.2 The body, the lungs and oxygen The figure shows a simple image of how the lungs absorb oxygen from the air. Air c 4.366 Advanced Projects in the Visual Arts: Personal Narrative (MIT) Sculpting Details of a Horse Mane, Part 2 Ten in the Bed ~ Tea Time with Tayla! 18.435J Quantum Computation (MIT) Creative enterprise in west Yorkshire Arts organisations Tasting menu: Audio highlights from the December 12th 2015 edition 5.4 Indris and sifakas Both indris and sifakas are unusual amongst lemurs in that they are active largely by day. Leaves are their primary food. They have a specialised form of locomotion, best described as 'vertical clinging and leaping' and the leaps they can take, using their powerful legs, can be up to 10 m. DA describes the bounding movement of sifakas when they are compelled to come to ground. (If you go back to the previous video sequence that shows this strikingly white species - the so-called silky sifaka CVs and Letters to Employers Survival Phrases #49 - Explaining Symptoms in Spanish Part I Juergen Stark to quit ECB Introduction de Philippe KERAUDREN (audio) REUNION D’INFORMATION PSL Philippe KERAUDREN, Commission Européenne, DG Recherche et Innovation The Giza Pyramids How to Improve at Tennis
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This advanced video class serves goes into greater depth on the topics covered in 4.351 , Introduction to Video. It also will explore the nature and function of narrative in cinema and video through exercises and screenings culminating in a final project. Starting with a brief introduction to the basic principles of classical narrative cinema, we will proceed to explore strategies designed to test the elements of narrative: story trajectory, character development, verisimilitude, time-space
Learn how to sculpt the details of a horse's mane on a clay horse head sculpture in this ceramic art video lesson with expert Jorge Benlloch. English captions. (02:12)
Counting down songs for children like 10 In The Bed are great for introducing the concept of subtraction, and the repetitive nature of the songs allows students to learn the songs really quickly. As the characters fall from the bed, young learners can recalculate the number of characters left each time. Also, take the opportunity to identify what each characters is! (2:33) Download this video: http://mydgs.co/Z3kxWB
This course provides an introduction to the theory and practice of quantum computation. Topics covered include: physics of information processing, quantum logic, quantum algorithms including Shor's factoring algorithm and Grover's search algorithm, quantum error correction, quantum communication, and cryptography.
This report describes and theorises the findings of a workshop discussion, commissioned by WYLLN, into the views of arts organizations on the challenges they face in becoming more enterprising and less grant dependent.
This week: Colombia’s authorities find sunken treasure, the taxman pays a visit to South Korea’s clergy and some tips for seeing around corners
CV’s and Letters to Employers is one of several Futures workbooks which help students choose and prepare for their careers. Like the other workbooks in the series you can dip in and out doing the exercises which are most relevant to you. You might want to include the exercises or the output in your personal development plan or e-portfolio.
Learn Spanish travel phrases with SpanishPod101.com! A little Spanish can go such a long way! Whether you’re traveling, visiting, or sightseeing, SpanishPod101.com has all the essential travel phrases just for you! In this lesson we cover a high frequency Spanish phrase that you’ll surely find useful on your trip, travels, or vacation to a Spanish-speaking [...]
Sept. 9 - European Central Bank Executive Board Member Juergen Stark resigns, reportedly over bond buying dispute. Kirsty Basset reports.
Video shows the pyramids at Giza. Discusses their history and Egyptian beliefs concerning the dead.
How to Improve at Tennis. Part of the series: Tennis Lessons. A great way to improve your tennis game is to simply play more tennis, find a tennis partner for motivation, and join a local tennis organization. Consider taking lessons to hone your skills. (1:04)
