Mexico: Cinco de Mayo and the Reign of Maimilian
(3:45) A closer look at the victory for Porfirio Diaz, and the day that became Cinco de Mayo. The fight with the French is explained and the personalities involved discussed. A good introduction into this war and the reason Cinco de Mayo is celebrated.
Fidelio Overature-Beethoven
In this clip, Herbert von Karajan conducts the Berlin Philharmonic as it plays the Overture to Beethoven's Fidelio (the later title given to his only opera, originally called Leonore).
Stanley S. Watts Lectureship: Elizabeth Duke, Federal Reserve Governor
On January 16, 2012, The Robins School of Business at the University of Richmond hosted the Stanley S. Watts Lectureship featured Elizabeth Duke, Federal Reserve Governor. During the lecture, Governor Duke explained her progression from a community banker to her current governorship post and responded to questions from the audience.
(The Stanley S. Watts Lectureship was established in 1974 to honor Stanley S. Watts, a 1943 graduate of the University of Richmond. The Stanley S. Watts lecture bri
‘Line Monitor’ Explains How K-Ville Works
Duke University student “line monitors” oversee the tenting process in “Krzyzewskiville." As students camp out to be the first in line for the Duke-UNC basketball game, the line monitors check regularly to ensure each tent has someone on site and work with campus officials to maintain safety.
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Industrial Development – China and Africa [Audio]
Speaker(s): Professor Chang-Tai Hsieh, Professor John Sutton | This panel of experts will explore the strengths and pitfalls of China’s growth model and the lessons for African industrial development. The event will be opened the Rt Hon Desmond Swayne (@DesmondSwayne), Minister of State for International Development. Chang-Tai Hsieh is Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago Booth (@ChicagoBooth). John Sutton is the Sir John Hicks Professor of Economics at LSE. Dr John Page is Seni
GS-02: Understanding frames and keyframes
Learn how to tell the difference between frames, keyframes, and blank keyframes by using visual cues on the Timeline. Learn what each type of frame in the Timeline indicates about the contents of the Stage.
Learning outcomes After studying this unit you should be able to: Explain the reasons for earthquakes Understand where in the world earthquakes are most likely to occur Describe the potential consequences of an earthquake Differentiate between earthquake intensity and earthquake magnitude Appreciate the enormous energies released by earthquakes
3-point bending under a circular polariscope of annealed polycarbonate bar with hole
Annealed, polycarbonate bar with hole undergoing 3-point bending under a circular polariscope. From TLP: Introduction to photoelasticity, http://www.msm.cam.ac.uk/doitpoms/tlplib/photoelasticity/index.html
Five Most Common Back to School Fears
A CBS mini-special, this news broadcast goes over the fears that many students have when going back to school. A parent magazine editor goes over these fears and how to overcome them. Just for primary and elementary. Some interesting ideas such as taking a picture of child with teacher. A four-minute video. Good for parents as well as teachers who might not have thought of things such as a student's fear of getting hungry. (04:13)
2.1.1 What's ‘Buy It Now’?
Online shopping – think of it as a shopping centre in cyberspace, with online auctions as the car-boot sale in the car park. This unit will help you understand how to use online shopping sites, how to ensure that you are using the best sites and the best ways to protect your security.
Math Strategies: Percents and Fractions
A short student produced video tutorial on Finding Percents for Decimals and Fractions.
2.1 Introducing Classical studies It's time to get a little closer to our topic: the Classical world. We will start off with an activity in the format used throughout the course A219 Exploring the Classical World, from which this unit is derived. Although some of what is noted in the attached video footage is only dealt with in detail within the original course, viewing it should prepare you for your work in this unit. It should also whet your appetite for further studies in this fascinating area! Bible Book Bop Half Lion, Half Tiger - It's a Liger Learning outcomes After studying this course, you should be able to: describe, in general terms, the different types of cardiovascular diseases, making clear the difference between the terms cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and Author(s): How to Give a Funny Speech : Funny Speeches: Practice Humor Practicing Speeches: Finally, Stand & Give Speech Practicing Speeches: Study Outline
Memorize the books of the Bible with the Go Fish Guys! Song will help kids learn the books of the Bible.
This short film features ligers at a German Zoo. (Ligers are only bred and raised in captivity. Scientists are doubtful that a liger could exist in the wild.) Run time 01:22.
In this video you are reminded that it isn't always easy to get a laugh when making a speech. Tracy Goodwin, professional speaker and communications instructor, gives you tips on how to be better prepared for sharing humor through speech.
This video will show you how to practice the speech just as you will when it's time to give the speech to your audience. Learn how to practice for a speech from professional speaker and communications instructor Tracy Goodwin in this public speaking video. (01:13)
In this video, professional speaker and communications instructor Tracy Goodwin, teaches that it is best to work from an outline. She provides you with numerous tips including that you need to read over your outline multiple times so that your speech practice will be profitable. This is a great video to get you started on the path to a fabulous speech. (01:07)
