TED Talks
TED: Weaving narratives in museum galleries | Thomas P. Campbell
* Viewer discretion advised. This video includes discussion of mature topics and may be inappropriate for some audiences. As the director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, Thomas P. Campbell thinks deeply about curating—not...
Bozeman Science
Practice 8 - Obtaining, Evaluating and Communicating Information
Scientists and Engineers spend over half of their working day reading, evaluating and producing text. Therefore it is important that we produce students that have a high level of scientific literacy. Students normally struggle with...
Curated Video
Why Is English Awash in Sailors Jargon?
The English language is chock full of sailing jargon like even the term “chock full’ but why is that?
Curated Video
How to Make a Marketing Survey for Your Clients
We want to know what our customers think, but sometimes we don't know how to ask them. Here are some tips on making marketing surveys that will get your the information you want to know. Filmed in Nashville, TN Copyright Mark Wolters...
Curated Video
The theme of deception in 'Animal Farm'
Pupil outcome: I can explain how the theme of deception is presented in 'Animal Farm', using relevant examples. Key learning points: - Deception is a key theme in ‘Animal Farm’. - Orwell was cynical about religion and used the character...
Curated Video
True Authority: Top 10 Ways to Convince Others You Know what You are Talking about
Paradoxically, when you speak, the less you say, the more authority you convey. Here are ten ways you can underline your authority and wisdom when speaking with others. 1. Questions Judge people by their questions, rather than by their...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Communicate Clearly and Confidently with Plain Language
Learn how to communicate clearly and confidently using plain language. This is Part 1 (of 5) videos that will teach you concrete communication skills and tips to sound clearer and more confident.
Curated Video
Git and GitHub Masterclass - The Practical Bootcamp - Git README
A README is often the first item a visitor will see when visiting your repository. README files typically include information on what the project does and why the project is useful. This clip is from the chapter "Git Files" of the series...
Curated Video
JavaScript Mastery from Zero to Hero - Prepare for Coding Interviews - Exercise Solution - The Remainder Operator in JavaScript
This is a solution video where you will work on the remainder operator in JavaScript. This clip is from the chapter "Introduction to Programming and JavaScript Basics for Absolute Beginners" of the series "JavaScript Mastery from Zero to...
Curated Video
How to Use Your Authority to Influence and Persuade
I am not sure if it’s mostly society or psychology, but most of us feel a sense of duty to authority. When we perceive someone has a higher status in hierarchy, social standing, or intellect, we tend to defer to them. To do otherwise is...
Curated Video
KISS: Keep It Short & Simple when You Want to Influence & Persuade
Aren’t people impressed by expertise, jargon, science, and technical detail? Well, yes. And no. Let me explain why it pays to keep it short and simple when you want to influence or persuade.
Curated Video
Presenting Solutions [Sales Process Part 6 of 9]
The part of the sales process that people think of as ‘selling’ is the step where you present solutions to meet your prospect’s needs. This is what we’ll look at in this video.
Learn German with Herr Antrim
Transitive vs Intransitive Verbs - German Grammar Jargon - German Learning Tips #59 - Deutsch lernen
Ever heard of transitive and intransitive verbs? Do you know what that means? Do you want to find out? Watch this video. :) …...more...more
Curated Video
R Programming for Statistics and Data Science - Getting Help with R
This video explains getting help with R. This clip is from the chapter "Vectors and Vector Operations" of the series "R Programming for Statistics and Data Science".This section explains vectors and vector operations.
IDG TECHtalk
How to create PowerPoint slides right from R
Learn how to generate PowerPoint slide presentations right from R with R Markdown. Plus: Create interactive HTML slides with the xaringan package.
Curated Video
Language of the Revolution
Did you know that hipsters were a thing back in the 18th century and were known as Macaroni? Our ancestors liked to get creative with language: especially in the world of politics.
Learn German with Herr Antrim
What are voices? - German Grammar Jargon - German Learning Tips #32 - Deutsch lernen
What is a voice? What is the difference between active and passive voices? How do you make the active and passive voice?
Curated Video
James Altucher's Bold Prediction for Bitcoin
Entrepreneur and Choose Yourself Financial Founder James Altucher has a bold prediction for Bitcoin. Altucher predicts Bitcoin could reach between $100,000 to $300,000 by the end of 2018. He explains the argument for his bullish stance...
Curated Video
Welcome to MUN’s gong show: a modern way to present your PhD and master’s thesis
You don’t want to hear the gong! Memorial University students have to explain their projects in a way that everyone can understand, including the judges — who featured the CBC’s own Jeremy Eaton. See who presented on what topics and how...
Bloomberg
'Very Delicate Situation' at Ukraine Nuclear Site: IAEA
International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi says Ukraine's biggest nuclear power plant is still operating, but he says the situation is very delicate. Russian troops are in "effective control" of the area,...
Bloomberg
Weinberg: No Clear Answers to Boost Productivity
Jan.24 -- Carl Weinberg, chief economist at High Frequency Economics, and Bhanu Baweja, global head of emerging market cross asset strategy at UBS, talk about the difficulty in sparking productivity, how protectionist measures could...
Bloomberg
Learn How to Talk Like a Pro on Wall Street
Oct. 9 -- Author John Lanchester discusses his book How to Speak Money: What the Money People Say--And What It Really Means, a guide to the language of finance and economics. He speaks on Bloomberg Surveillance. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg
Guggenheim's Minerd Says a Recession Will Be 'Tough' When It Gets Here
Jan.23 -- Scott Minerd, chief investment officer at Guggenheim, discusses his current investment strategy, ETF regulation, and the leveraged loan market. He speaks at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on...
AFP News Agency
CLEAN: Afghan jirga seen as 'last hope' for peace
CLEAN: Afghan jirga seen as 'last hope' for peace