Back-bench rebels
Philip Cowley, Reader in the University’s School of Politics and International Relations, was recently nominated for the Times Higher young researcher of the year award. In this podcast, Philip discusses his research into back bench rebellions within the British parliament. Philip describes his research as practical politics, linking academic research to the real world of political debate.
Since the British Labour party’s re-election with a reduced majority of 66 MPs in May 2005, some back
Battles of Lexington and Concord  (The American Revolution)
Battles of Lexington and Concord - April 19, 1775 The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the first military engagements of the American Revolutionary War. (01:32)
Royal Festival Hall OP04529 Royal Festival Hall, South Bank, Lambeth, London. The Royal Festival Hall, Shot Tower and Festival Pier seen from across the Thames. Photographed by J H Stone.
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5.2.1 Beyond the UK We have focused on crime in one society, in one period – the late twentieth-century UK. But crime is also becoming increasingly globalised. This is not simply to say that crime occurs throughout the world, which it certainly does. It is to highlight ways through which crime is becoming organised across borders. One example would be cross-border criminal gangs. The American-Italian Mafia is now in global competition with Eastern European and Russian Mafias who are in turn up against Ch
3.4.3 Summary of Section 6 For the first week after fertilization, the conceptus (early embryo) foats freely in the female reproductive tract, obtaining some of its nutrients from the fuid in which it is bathed. The fertilized egg begins a series of divisions to give 2, then 4, then 8 undifferentiated cells. There is no net cell growth, so each generation of cells is smaller than the last. The 8- to 16-cell division is different, and important. Each
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Duke Medicine Profiles: Joseph A. Jackson, MD
Get to know Duke Medicine's pediatricians. Learn more about Joseph Jackson, MD, at http://www.dukemedicine.org/find-doctors-physicians/#!/joseph-jackson-md
Social work and the law in Scotland
Social work is a dynamic profession that is undergoing a period of significant change in Scotland. Social workers have the power to make assessments and decisions that radically alter people's lives. This free course, Social work and the law in Scotland, introduces the law as it relates to social work and encourages an understanding of the context of the law in order to make sound decisions.Author(s):
Floodwaters overrun lookout points at Argentina falls
Floodwaters surged over Iguazu Falls submerging walkways and viewpoints at the UNESCO National Heritage site. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)
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Jefferson's Embargo
This video about the causes of the war of 1812 is accompanied by text. "Thomas Jefferson envisioned a peaceful, agrarian society that used diplomacy, rather than military might, to execute America’s foreign policy. Jefferson believed that a large standing army was an invitation to dictatorship, and he drastically reduced the size of both the American Army and Navy. However, events in the Mediterranean quickly challenged Jefferson’s decision and forced him to re-evaluate his philosophy about
2 The future of hydropower Hydroelectric power generators produce no emissions — except indirectly during their construction — and the water used is renewable. Generation can be started and stopped almost instantaneously, simply by opening or closing the inlets to the turbines. The generating technology is well-established. Other positive aspects of hydroelectric schemes are river regulation, and provision of irrigation and drinking water supplies, fisheries and recreational facilities. These advantages have
Video Culture Class: Spanish Holidays #18 - Corpus Christi
Learn more about Spanish culture with SpanishPod101.com! Ever wondered what the most important Spanish holidays are, and how they are celebrated? Then this 25-lesson video series is for you! With this series, you’ll learn the what, why, when and how of 25 well-known holidays in Spain.
In this video, you’ll learn [...]
How to find a Higgs boson
The discovery of the Higgs boson last summer is widely regarded as one of the most important scientific discoveries of our time. This talk will take you on a quick journey describing why we were searching for this elusive particle, and the experimental challenges involved in finding it.
22.012 Seminar: Fusion and Plasma Physics (MIT)
This course uses lectures and discussion to introduce the range of topics relevant to plasma physics and fusion engineering. An introductory discussion of the economic and ecological motivation for the development of fusion power is also presented. Contemporary magnetic confinement schemes, theoretical questions, and engineering considerations are presented by expert guest lecturers. Students enrolled in the course also tour the Plasma Science and Fusion Center experimental facilities.
"Still I Rise" Poem by Maya Angelou
A reading of the poem "Still I Rise" by Maya Angelou herself. A wonderful example of how a poet reads her poem from the soul. Also, a great example of using the voice to bring meaning out of a poem. Collection of video and still photographs of the poet and the collective African-American heritage with piano melody added. Inspirational. (00:57)
AAPTIS/MENAS 491 - Modern Islamic Movements in Comparative Perspectives ClemsonLIFE EN-5. Overfishing and the impacts on biodiversity and on the functioning of ecosystems (Vidéo) Philippe Cury explains how the overfishing affects the marine food webs, and he highlights some ecological consequences of this practice, like the jellyfishes proliferation or the disappearance of the predatory species of the sought species. Acknowledgements The material acknowledged below is Proprietary and used under licence, see terms and conditions). This content is made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 Licence Grateful acknowledgement is made to the following: Medieval 14th century French castle
ClemsonLIFE, a program supported by student tuition and donations, is a two year program incorporating functional academics, independent living, employment,and social/leisure skills in a public university setting with the goal of producing self-sufficient young adults. Lead instructor Sarah Daniel Conklin explains, students successfully completing the two year program will receive a certificate of postsecondary education. For select students, an optional third year is available to assist with j
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