BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION General David Howell Petraeus, USA (born November 7, 1952) is the 10th and current Commander, US Central Command. Petraeus previously served as Commanding General, Multi-National Force – Iraq (MNF-I) from January 26, 2007 to September 16, 2008. As Commander of MNF-I, Petraeus oversaw all coalition forces in Iraq. Petraeus was the General George C. Marshall Award [More......]
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION General David Howell Petraeus, USA (born November 7, 1952) is the 10th and current Commander, US Central Command. Petraeus previously served as Commanding General, Multi-National Force – Iraq (MNF-I) from January 26, 2007 to September 16, 2008. As Commander of MNF-I, Petraeus oversaw all coalition forces in Iraq. Petraeus was the General George C. Marshall Award winner as [More......]
I’m Alex Villarreal with the VOA Special English Health Report, from voaspecialenglish.com | http Every few years, two groups do a study of how many Americans wash their hands after using the toilet. These groups are the American Society for Microbiology and the American Cleaning Institute, formerly the Soap and Detergent Association.There was good news in [More......]
Founder’s Day Symposium – Black Men in the 21st Century: Myths, Data and Reality PART 5 of 6 This ongoing summit extends the mission of the Morehouse Research Institute and builds upon a critical mass of research at the College that looks at the affirmative development of black men and boys. Additionally, this symposium served as an exciting review of current thinking [More......]
Check out these American Public University images: Arnold Arboretum, 18 May 2010: No bikes on the path down from Bussey Hill (damn) (tight) Image by Chris Devers I can’t decide which version of this one I like better: • wide • tight Either way, it’s a shame — this hill looked like it would be a [More......]
Check out these American Public University images: Arnold Arboretum, 18 May 2010: Rhododendron blooms Image by Chris Devers The Arboretum has an interactive map on their web site. This map is found at the Arborway Gate. Pasting from Wikipedia: Arnold Arboretum: • • • • • The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University is an arboretum located in the Jamaica [More......]
Some cool American Public University images: Arnold Arboretum, 18 May 2010: View from Bussey Hill south to Great Blue Hill (“Massachusett”) in Quincy Image by Chris Devers On the right-horizon is Great Blue Hill in the Blue Hills in Quincy. Pasting from Wikipedia Great Blue Hill: • • • • • Great Blue Hill (Native Americans called it Massachusett) [More......]
Some cool American Public University images: Arnold Arboretum, 18 May 2010: Orange bloomy flowering tree near the Explorers Garden along Beech Path on Bussey Hill Image by Chris Devers The Arboretum has an interactive map on their web site. This map is found at the Arborway Gate. Pasting from Wikipedia: Arnold Arboretum: • • • • • The Arnold [More......]
Some cool American Public University images: Arnold Arboretum, 18 May 2010: White flowers on a tree near the top of Bussey Hill Image by Chris Devers The Arboretum has an interactive map on their web site. This map is found at the Arborway Gate. Pasting from Wikipedia: Arnold Arboretum: • • • • • The Arnold Arboretum of [More......]
Mar 292012
His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s public talk given at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, on May 8, 2011. Prior to his talk, the University of Minnesota presented an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree to His Holiness. (www.dalailama.com) Video courtesy of the Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota and the University of Minnesota. Video Rating: 5 [More......]
Mar 292012
His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s public talk given at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, on May 8, 2011. Prior to his talk, the University of Minnesota presented an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree to His Holiness. (www.dalailama.com) Video courtesy of the Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota and the University of Minnesota. Video Rating: 5 [More......]
A few nice American Public University images I found: Sidney Hillman, John L. Lewis, Fiorello LaGuardia, and B. C. Vladeck at an American Labor Party event. Image by Kheel Center, Cornell University Title: Sidney Hillman, John L. Lewis, Fiorello LaGuardia, and B. C. Vladeck at an American Labor Party event. Date: Unknown Photographer: Unknown Photo ID: 5780PB1F15C [More......]
Complete video at: fora.tv Chris Anderson, WIRED editor and author of FREE, explains how the future of TV is going to be decided collectively. Is YouTube full of crap? “The answer is yes, and that’s what makes it so great,” says Anderson. “But your crap is not my crap.” —– Chris Anderson is the Editor in Cheif [More......]
Mariette di Christina, Editor and Chief of Scientific American, interviews Marion Nestle, Paulette Goddard Professor in the Department of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health at New York University and Google Science Fair Judge about her passion for nutrition and problems students entering the Google Science Fair can try to solve. www.realzionistnews.com thebrothernathanaelfoundation.org Video Rating: 4 [More......]
Mariette di Christina, Editor and Chief of Scientific American, interviews Marion Nestle, Paulette Goddard Professor in the Department of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health at New York University and Google Science Fair Judge about her passion for nutrition and problems students entering the Google Science Fair can try to solve.
A few nice American Public University images I found: New President Loh’s Message to the University of Maryland Community Image by University of Maryland Press Releases November 1, 2010 Dear members of the University community: After a wonderful weekend of Homecoming activities, today I start my first official day as your president. I am honored [More......]
“Freedom Riders” comes to AMERICAN EXPERIENCE in May of 2011 In 1961, segregation seemed to have an overwhelming grip on American society. Many states violently enforced the policy, while the federal government, under the Kennedy administration, remained indifferent, preoccupied with matters abroad. That is, until an integrated band of college students—many of whom were the first in their [More......]
“Freedom Riders” comes to AMERICAN EXPERIENCE in May of 2011 In 1961, segregation seemed to have an overwhelming grip on American society. Many states violently enforced the policy, while the federal government, under the Kennedy administration, remained indifferent, preoccupied with matters abroad. That is, until an integrated band of college students—many of whom were the first in [More......]
March 9, 2009. “HISTORY & LEGITIMACY IN JUDICIAL DECISIONS” -DAVID SOUTER (Supreme Court Justice). George Washington University, Washington, DC. Hosted by the American Academy of Arts & Sciences. Visit www.amacad.org Video Rating: 4 / 5
March 9, 2009. “HISTORY & LEGITIMACY IN JUDICIAL DECISIONS” -DAVID SOUTER (Supreme Court Justice). George Washington University, Washington, DC. Hosted by the American Academy of Arts & Sciences. Visit www.amacad.org
