Archive for the ‘news’ tag
Stanford University Tops Guide’s Classroom Rankings
According to Princteon Review, Stanford Offers Best Class Experience; Wheaton College Offers Best Dining; University of Florida at Gainsville Offers Best Party Scene
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Japanese Robot Maid
CHEN:
Could you use a little extra help cleaning around your house. Well one Japanese university has an invention that may be right up your alley. Lets check out what it is.
STORY:
Behind these brick walls of Japan’s top university, scientists are studying the future of household chores. And their solution to mopping, laundry and cleaning up the kitchen.
Well it lies in the hands of a robot known as AR, or “Assistant Robot.” AR has a host of high-tech functions which are possible because the robot can “see” three dimensional objects.
[Isao Shimoyama, Tokyo University]:
“This is the first launch of a robot that will be able to help with household chores in an era of an aging population. We can show people we can do it.”
This mechanical maid is capable of more than just serving breakfast in bed. And at 130 kilograms it’s no lightweight when it comes to polishing floors.
But don’t get excited just yet. The research center says it’ll be another decade or two before the 1.5 meter robot can be mass-produced.
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Into the Wild (2007)
After graduating from Emory University, top student and athlete Christopher McCandless abandons his possessions, gave his entire $24,000 savings account to charity and hitchhiked to Alaska to live in the wilderness. Along the way, Christopher encounters a series of characters that shape his life.
Director:Sean Penn.
Writers:Sean Penn & Jon Krakauer.
Cast:
Emile Hirsch … Christopher McCandless
Marcia Gay Harden … Billie McCandless
William Hurt … Walt McCandless
Jena Malone … Carine McCandless
Brian Dierker … Rainey
Catherine Keener … Jan Burres
Vince Vaughn … Wayne Westerberg
Kristen Stewart … Tracy
Hal Holbrook … Ron Franz
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Purdue University – Krannert School of Management
Purdue University Ranking #1 Business School. Interview with Krannert School of Managment.
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Worst of Times, Best of Times: NPR in the 21st Century
Ellen Weiss, senior vice president for news at National Public Radio, delivers the 21st Knight Lecture, focusing on the evolution of news media.
The Knight Fellowships program brings outstanding mid-career journalists, 12 from the U.S. and nine from other countries, to study at Stanford for an academic. It has sponsored an annual lecture since 1998.
Stanford University
http://www.stanford.edu
John S. Knight Fellowship at Stanford
http://knight.stanford.edu/
Stanford University Channel on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/stanford
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Before you boycott Israel!
Something to think about before embarking upon a boycott of Israel!
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Clemson University Ranked 22nd Among Public Universities
A message from Clemson University President James Barker, FAIA, announcing The University‘s jump from 27th to 22nd among US public universities. Complete rankings are published in U.S.News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges 2009.
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Pat Summitt – America’s Best Leaders 2007
America’s Best Leaders profiles Pat Summitt, head coach of The UnivUniversity of Tennessee “Lady Vols” women’s basketball team. With a win-loss record of 946-180, she is the winningest coach in college basketball history, picked up seven NCAA titles, but most importantly she is famous for being a leader on and off the court. Not one Lady Vol completing eligibility under Summitt has left without a diploma.
Read more about Pat Summitt and more of America’s Best Leaders presented by U.S. News & World Report at http://www.usnews.com/articles/news/best-leaders/2007/11/12/pat-summitt.html
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University ranking
This is a news piece my friends and I did for school project, focused on the Time Higher Education Supplement (THES) global University Ranking
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