Monopoly
A presentation of Monopoly, its characteristics and influences.
Monopoly
A presentation of Monopoly, its characteristics and influences.
College of Social And Behavioral Sciences
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The Phase Changes of Water Song
This teacher-made video shows a teacher singing about the phase changes of water while holding up the lyrics and diagrams of what he is singing about. The song is set to the tune of "Hey Soul Sister." Some key concepts include phase, state of matter, heat energy, particles, vibrating particles, latent heat of fusion, kinetic energy, melting, boiling point, vaporize, latent heat of vaporization, breaking bonds, and constant. (3:34)
Grape, Almond, and Fennel Salad with Vanilla-Grape Vinaigrette
Grapes are the ultimate hand-to-mouth fruit, a wholesome snack that needs no peeling, slicing or coring. But for cooks looking to make an impression, grapes have other traits to exploit. They're juicy, so why not juice them? A fresh grape puree, strained and reduced, contributes a desirable body and sweetness to a salad dressing. Chef Scott Samuel of the Culinary Institute of America was asked to develop some contemporary recipes with California table grapes. In this video Chef Samuel prepares a
Literary Festival 2011 - Storylines and Songscapes: Celebrating Tagore's short stories
Editor's note: For copyright reasons parts of this event are not included in the audio podcast. | Celebrating Rabindranath Tagore's 150th anniversary, this production marks his seminal contribution to Indian fiction with his short stories. The presentation includes a reading of four short stories in English translations, live music and dance, and film clips. This project celebrates the art of storytelling and live reading, the beauty of Tagore’s little gems. The readings are punctuated with ap
The relationship between risk perception and communication
Executive Doctorate (DBA) student Hugo Marynissen discusses his research with Toby Thompson. Profile: http://linkd.in/i94Awk
Japanese Earthquake Teaching Resources
What is it? Following today's weeks disastrous events in Japan, Earthquakes may have been a topic of discussion in your classroom either in terms of humanitarian relief or actually enquiring about
Buying Low, Flying High: carbon offsets and partial compliance
Many airlines allow their customers to 'offset' the emissions caused by flying. Is it permissible to fly purely for pleasure as long as we buy carbon offsets? Kai Spiekermann is lecturer in political philosophy at LSE's Department of Government.
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A Perfect Copy
By 1820, the original Declaration was showing signs of wear. John Quincy Adams commissioned a now-famous facsimile. Librarian Doug Mayo describes Colonial Williamsburg's copy.Author(s):
Preventiemedewerker : Educatieve veiligheidsfilmpjes Tal van filmpjes die met veiligheid in het dagelijks leven te maken hebben: gebruik chemische stoffen, ergonomisch werken, werken met een heftruck, blusoefeningen en nog veel meer. De meeste filmpjes hebben een humoristische …
Thailand on the verge
Thailand is on the verge: of crisis, of a different future, of the reconsolidation of the old order. Borders open and then rapidly contract. There is unending insurgency and counterinsurgency in southern Thailand. Red and yellow shirt protestors are in the streets. The question of royal succession looms. Violence against migrants grows. Human rights are sliding by the wayside. Law is constantly dismembered and redefined. Join us for a critical discussion of the past, the present, and possible fu
Launch of the National Security College by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd
Australia's first National Security College will begin activities in May after its official launch by the Prime Minister Kevin Rudd at The Australian National University today. In a major address on national security this afternoon, the Prime Minister said the National Security College at ANU will enhance collaborative leadership in the national security community and build trusted networks within and outside government.
Voicing Your Views: Letter to the Editor
Students will explore the editorial section of the newspaper and understand what it is.
EBI Seminar - James "Ned" Jackson
Envisioning a Renewables-Based Chemical and Energy Industry: Strategies and Transformations for the Biomass Refinery
EBI Seminar Speaker James "Ned" Jackson joined the chemistry faculty at Michigan State University in 1988, where he is now a professor. His research interests include experimental and computational studies of dihydrogen bonding, reactive intermediates, design of organic molecular magnetic materials, and development of renewables-based catalytic pathways to "petrochemicals" and fu
Conversations with History - Thomas E. Ricks
"The Military and the Iraq War"
Thomas E. Ricks, Senior Fellow, Center for a New American Security
Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Thomas Ricks for a discussion of his work as a writer and journalist. Reflecting on his career, Ricks discusses his two books on the Iraq War, Fiasco and The Gamble, offering an analysis of the failures of the first years of the war and the changes in strategy engineered by Generals Odierno and Petraeus. Reviewing the conduct of the Iraq War, Ricks analy
Part 1,"'Die!' Censoring Game Violence"
"Blood, Sex, and Politics in Video Games: How Censorship Is Done (or Not)"
Part 1,"'Die!' Censoring Game Violence" MIT GAMBIT Game Lab researcher Konstantin MItgutsch , brilliant as he is, can't figure out how video games are rated. And that's saying something, given that Mitgutsch is a scientific board member of Europe's game-ratings group, Pan European Game Information (PEGI).
"Game content rating system like the Entertain
