Panel 1: The Idea of Europe
Panel 1: Sandro Mezzadra, University of Bologna; Sanjay Seth, Goldsmiths, University of London; Faisal Devji, St. Anthony's College, University of Oxford. Co-sponsored by the Chicago Center for Contemporary Theory (3CT), the Franke Institute for the Humanities, and the Nicholson Center for British Studies.Author(s):
Urban Protophenomenon: Introducing the notion of primordial phenomenon in urbanism
This paper aims to draw the necessary distinctions in order to contribute to identify, among all the objects that populate our world of perception, the urbanist?s own object of study. In systemic jargon, it aims to distinguish that elemental unity that ensures that a phenomenon is an urban one and none other. This, in order to help to distinguish in turn the urbanist?s own field of action. It calls into question the widespread belief that this object of study might be the already built city as c
2.5.1 Anglo-zone connections Much of today's global interconnectedness has been shaped by the legacies of long-standing trading patterns, imperial expansion, colonisation and strategic military interventions. From the late seventeenth century to the mid twentieth century, Britain presided over the largest empire in global history – although expansion was tempered by adjustment as former colonies gained independence. With the benefit of hindsight, the American War of Independence (1775–1783) or the American Revolution
2012 MSU Excellence in Diversity Awards: College of Osteopathic Medicine
Profile of the 2012 MSU Excellence in Diversity Awards, Emerging Progress Team Award,the Community Integrated Medicine (CIM) Team in the College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Immersive Simulation of Architectural Spatial Experiences
The paper describes our research efforts seeking to assess the potential use of immersive simulation through virtual reality (VR) environments as a tool for aiding the design of architectural spatial experiences. By making use of a fully implemented HMD-based VR Environment in our school at Ball State University we conducted a controlled experiment with novice design students. After the evaluation of results of the experiment we have found evidence of the positive impact of the use of the system
A Conversation on Central Banking [Audio]
Speaker(s): Sir Alan Budd, Lord King | Lord King and Sir Alan will look back at central developments in banking over the last two decades. Alan Budd GBE is founding member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee and former Chairman of the Office for Budget Responsibility. Mervyn King is a former Governor of the Bank of England and founder of LSE’s Financial Markets Group. Charles Goodhart is Emeritus Professor of Banking and Finance with the Financial Markets Group at LSE. The Fin
Tecnología Eléctrica, Organización Industrial
Descriptores de la asignatura según el Plan de EstudiosMáquinas eléctricas , transporte y distribución de energía eléctrica y sus aplicaciones , alumbrado.
Objetivos de la asignatura-Adquirir los conocimientos básicos de los diversos elementos y sistemas eléctricos trifásicos.-Obtener la base científica necesaria para abordar el estudio de otras materias relacionadas.-Aplicar los conocimientos a las máquinas, líneas e instalaciones.
Química General
El muchas de las titulaciones de Ingeniería adapatadas al nuevo EEES aparece la materia básica Química, con una carga crediticia de 6 ECTS. Esta asignatura es cuatrimestral y en el caso de la UPCT se imparte en el primer cuatrimestre.Con esta asignatura se pretende que el alumno profundice en aquellos conocimientos de Química adquiridos en el bachillerato, los complete con otros nuevos y comprenda su aplicación a la Ingeniería. La adquisición de estos conocimientos generará en el alumno
Rock 'N Learn Multiplication Rap sample
This is a preview of the Rock N Learn Multiplication DVD. A combination of up beat math and music with animation to keep your child watching and singing along. Lyrics are included. Brief samples are included of the following concepts: Intro Song, 4 fact family, 6 fact family, 8 fact family, and counting by 2. Run time 02:07.
President Jackson: Cherokees, Tariffs and Nullification
A brief look at Andrew Jackson and the Indian Removal Act of 1830 is the subject of this three minute video. It tells the way the Act was fought by the tribe and they were backed by the Supreme Court. Jackson ignored this and thousands of Native Americans died in the Trail of Tears episode. The Nullification Act is also explained as the South starts to fight the Constitution and start steps resulting in the Civil War at a later date.
Everyday Logic of Economics Brazil's star striker Neymar airlifted home Dirty Wars [Audio] Science vs Religion? The Origins of the Conflict Thesis Watt Innovation Center Groundbreaking Ceremony “Afghanistan and the Future of Peace Operations” (video) Online Instructor Training
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After suffering a back injury that put him out of the World Cup, Brazil's striker Neymar is airlifted from training camp to be treated at home. Linda So reports.
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Speaker(s): Jeremy Scahill | Editor's note: This podcast is only of the Q and A session of this event Dirty Wars, winner of the Sundance Film Festival Cinematography award, follows the reporting on a US night raid gone wrong in an Afghan village with journalist Jeremy Scahill discovering a cover-up by an elite military unit. What follows is an international investigation into America's expanding covert wars. The Dirty Wars film screening will be followed by a Q&A with the investigative reporter,
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A speech by Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Secretary General of NATO. In his first visit to Chicago as Secretary General, Anders Rasmussen discusses Afghanistan, the lessons learned after eight years, and implications for future operations.
Training materials for online instructors, including instructions on using Moodle. (Click "Start Course" then "Guest Login" to begin.)
