Breast Cancer Awareness
A video of breast cancer
Bike off secure bike parking stands
This research portfolio project, is being delivered in collaboration with the Jill Dando Institute of Crime Science (JDI) at University College London (UCL), aims to catalyse a design revolution in secure cycling provision for the 21st century. The research seeks to use creative solutions to overcome the adverse effects of bicycle theft on the achievement of sustainable transport objectives within European cities and to assist in the promotion of cycling and the benefits it offers society in ter
Controversy Over Slavery: Fugitive Slave Act
The Fugitive Slave Law and the book Uncle Tom's Cabin led to pro- and anti-slavery groups turn those in the North against slaves. The Kansas-Nebraska Act and the bloody aftermath of these states vote for or against slavery are also explained. Added to this was the Dred Scott decision. A good overview of causes of Civil War and how Lincoln became into the public's mind.
ISS Update - Dec. 9, 2010
The International Space Station video update for Dec. 9, 2010.
Gretchen am Spinnrade - accompaniment
Gretchen am Spinnrade (Gretchen at the Spinning Wheel) is a fun and intricate piece by Schubert. Posted here is the accompaniment only in the original key of D minor. This will be extremely helpful for vocalists learning this piece who wish to practice without a pianist. Run time 03:46.
Build Your Own PC Tutorial Part Two
This is the second in a two part video showing how to assemble a desktop PC. The video shows step by step how to insert components into the computer. You can stop the video toward the end, because the producers go into a video review of the computer case...which is not necessary.
Senate rejects Obama's tax plan
The Senate on Saturday rejected President Obama's proposal to extend the Bush-era tax breaks for all but the wealthiest Americans. Jon Decker reports.
L193Thema02_erste_Eindruecke_2_3_Fahrkarten
Fahrkarten lösen und Aussprache von ei, ie, z üben. Für Partnerarbeit in Gruppenräumen gedacht.
Peter Fader on the New iPhone and Matching Technology to Consumer Demand
Announcements at the Consumer Electronics Show and Apple's MacWorld conference, both held earlier this month, heralded the arrival of a number of products at the center of technology convergence trends. Among the most eagerly awaited are Apple's iPhone -- which brings together the capabilities of a cell phone and an iPod music player, along with other features associated with personal computers -- and Apple TV, which allows users to play the movies and TV shows they download from iTunes on their
History of Christopher Columbus
This is a short slide show with sound about the voyage of Christopher Columbus.
The Elegant Universe - Gravity and Theory of Relativity
This video gives detailed explanations of the story of gravity and theory of relativity. Run time 09:30.
Black Holes in the Universe
This is a video talking about black holes and explaining how they came to be and also how they are researched and monitored. (18:48)
How does the element of 'play' figure in Profs Geim's and Novoselov's research?
Short excerpt from interview with the 2010 Nobel Laureates in Physics Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov, 6 December 2010. The interviewer is Adam Smith, Editorial Director of Nobel Media. For the complete interview, see: http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/physics/laureates/2010/geim-interview.html
"Keynote: Connecting the Dots: Some Ways of Reframing South Asian History"
A keynote address by Sanjay Subrahmanyam, Navin and Pratima Doshi Chair of Indian History, UCLA, at the Sixth South Asia Graduate Student Conference: Foundations for the Study of South Asia.
Housing the Lowest Income Americans: The Past, Present and Future of Public Housing
Vale provides a historical overview of public housing in America and shares insights from his most recent book Reclaiming Public Housing. He shows provocative images from early advertisements to demonstrate some of society’s long held attitudes toward public housing and those who live in public housing. He analyses government pol
ME++ The Cyborg Self and the Networked City
Throughout history, humans have created unique physical spaces in which to live, work and socialize. But the digital age has completely transformed the places in which we conduct our affairs, according to William J. Mitchell. We don’t congregate at the town bank any more for financial transactions. We visit ATMs or bank online.
The University as Patron of Cutting Edge Architecture
(Part Two)
William Mitchell opens this session by describing MIT as an “enormously critical place.” The Stata Center, during its design and construction, fed the campus “attitude of not taking anything for granted and rethinking premises.” So it’s no surprise that debate and some sparring ensue during this spirited panel.
The University as Patron of Cutting Edge Architecture
(Part One)
The opening of The Ray and Maria Stata Center, MIT’s latest innovative building, inspires this panel’s historical review of collegiate architecture projects. James Ackerman provides the longest lens, focusing first on the earliest, national trends, when buildings served as both residences and classrooms. In the 18th century
The Art of Structural Design: A Swiss Legacy
Bridges serve a utilitarian purpose, but they should also please the eye. David P. Billington celebrates an influential group of Swiss structural engineers who forged a tradition of bridge-building in the 20th century that united form and function with unprecedented grace. His lecture describes the offerings of an exhibit at the MIT Museu
(eco)Logical: Greening the 21st Century City
Without much national fanfare, Chicago has transformed itself into a paragon of green virtue. The remarkable achievements cited by Mayor Daley include: converting nearly every inch of the city’s 26 miles of lakefront to public use, including parks, fountains, bike paths, theatre and concert space; planting 1.6 mi
