Henry Hudson was an English explorer born in 1565 who made several voyages trying to find a northern sea route to Asia. In 1609, while attempting to find a western passage, he discovered the river that now bears his name, the Hudson River in present-day New York. His final voyage in 1610 ended in mutiny as his crew set him adrift in Hudson Bay, and he and his son were never seen again.
The document discusses upcoming changes in communications, society, technology, and business and their impact on media and branding. Key points discussed include the rise of peer-to-peer platforms and social networking empowering consumers, fragmentation of markets, and the need for companies to listen to and engage with audiences and influencers online through blogs, virtual worlds, and other new media. It also provides some statistics on French bloggers and Second Life users.
The document discusses the concept of rewilding landscapes. It provides context on rewilding such as its emergence as a wild land policy in the UK. Key aspects of rewilding discussed include benchmark rewilding projects in the UK, the benefits of environmental resilience through rewilding, and reintroducing native species. The challenges of taking rewilding to larger scales and integrating it with farming activities are also examined.
The document provides information about China, including its history, geography, demography, economy, and business culture. It notes that China has a population of 1.3 billion people, and Mandarin Chinese is the most widely spoken language. It also lists some of China's major cities and economic sectors like agriculture and industry. The document gives tips for meetings in China, such as being sincere, taking notes, showing curiosity, and learning some basic Chinese phrases. It concludes by mentioning that Spain has many companies doing business in China.
The document discusses a dance performance involving sugar plum bears and creations. It seems to be announcing a show or event called "Dance of the Sugar Plum Care Bears" where stuffed bears will dance and present creative works. The short title provides little context but indicates there will be dancing bears and an emphasis on artistic works at this event.
Henry Hudson was an English explorer born in 1565 who made several voyages trying to find a northern sea route to Asia. In 1609, while attempting to find a western passage, he discovered the river that now bears his name, the Hudson River in present-day New York. His final voyage in 1610 ended in mutiny as his crew set him adrift in Hudson Bay, and he and his son were never seen again.
The document discusses upcoming changes in communications, society, technology, and business and their impact on media and branding. Key points discussed include the rise of peer-to-peer platforms and social networking empowering consumers, fragmentation of markets, and the need for companies to listen to and engage with audiences and influencers online through blogs, virtual worlds, and other new media. It also provides some statistics on French bloggers and Second Life users.
The document discusses the concept of rewilding landscapes. It provides context on rewilding such as its emergence as a wild land policy in the UK. Key aspects of rewilding discussed include benchmark rewilding projects in the UK, the benefits of environmental resilience through rewilding, and reintroducing native species. The challenges of taking rewilding to larger scales and integrating it with farming activities are also examined.
The document provides information about China, including its history, geography, demography, economy, and business culture. It notes that China has a population of 1.3 billion people, and Mandarin Chinese is the most widely spoken language. It also lists some of China's major cities and economic sectors like agriculture and industry. The document gives tips for meetings in China, such as being sincere, taking notes, showing curiosity, and learning some basic Chinese phrases. It concludes by mentioning that Spain has many companies doing business in China.
The document discusses a dance performance involving sugar plum bears and creations. It seems to be announcing a show or event called "Dance of the Sugar Plum Care Bears" where stuffed bears will dance and present creative works. The short title provides little context but indicates there will be dancing bears and an emphasis on artistic works at this event.
Une mise sur slides de mes notes d'animation du débat "Pourquoi apprendre quand Google le sait ?
La mémoire court-circuitée par le net", le mardi 3 février 2009.
Compte rendu sur www.aecom.org
Sir Francis Drake was an English explorer born in 1544 in Tavistock, England to a poor family. He began his career in sailing at a young age, doing menial tasks on ships. By the age of 23, he had already traveled over 58,000 kilometers, including a journey to Manila and voyages exploring the New World. As an explorer, Drake relied on advanced navigational tools like the compass to guide his ships on long journeys around the globe.
The document discusses the results of a study on the effects of exercise on memory and thinking abilities in older adults. The study found that regular exercise led to improvements in memory, planning abilities, and the ability to multitask. Exercising for just 30 minutes three times a week was enough to see cognitive benefits in adults aged 60-79.
This document discusses location photos. Photos taken at specific locations can provide useful context about where something happened or was captured. Location photos allow people to see places and experiences through images instead of just words or descriptions.
The document discusses travel from Bratislava to London and transportation within London. Some ways to travel from Bratislava to London include taking a coach, the Euro Tunnel through France, or taking a ferry. Within London, one can travel using the Tube, double decker buses, taxis, or trains. Several London landmarks are also mentioned such as Tower Bridge, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and the London Eye.
Le diaporama de présentation de la micro-conférence sur "La poursuite des abaissements progressifs des seuils de recours obligatoire aux télé procédures"
Salon des entrepreneurs - Paris, 1er et 2 février 2012
The Geographical Association (GA) is a subject association formed in 1893 with over 6000 members, including teachers, academics, and others involved in geography education. The GA publishes journals and other resources to support geography teaching, organizes conferences and professional development opportunities, and works to promote geography and represent teachers' interests with partners and the government. Members receive discounts on publications and events to support their geography teaching.
The document summarizes the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution known as the Bill of Rights. It provides a brief overview of each amendment and what rights they protect: the 1st protects freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition. The 2nd protects the right to bear arms. The 3rd prevents the forced quartering of soldiers. The 4th protects against unreasonable searches and seizures. The 5th protects due process rights. The 6th guarantees rights of criminal defendants like a speedy trial. The 7th protects the right to a civil trial by jury. The 8th bans cruel and unusual punishment. The 9th protects unenumerated rights. And the 10th reserves non-delegated powers to the
Abel Janszoon Tasman was a Dutch explorer born in 1603 in Holland. His first job was as a ships boy sailing all over the seas. On his first voyage, he discovered Tasmania and stayed there to plan his next journey. His second voyage saw him discover and map New Zealand, although he encountered difficulties. His third voyage was spent further exploring the lands he had previously discovered, including Fiji and Tonga. Tasman made important early European contacts and maps of Australia and New Zealand through his voyages of exploration in the 1600s.
The United Kingdom consists of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It is a constitutional monarchy located on the island of Great Britain and the northeastern part of the island of Ireland. Some of its most famous landmarks include Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, Tower Bridge, Trafalgar Square, Big Ben, the Tower of London, and the London Eye Ferris wheel in London, which is the capital and largest city.
The document discusses deconstructions across a double page spread. It likely contains visual examples of deconstructed elements or concepts spread across two facing pages. However, without more context around the actual content of the images or text, it is difficult to provide more specific details in the summary.
The document provides instructions for students to analyze documents related to the American Revolution and the resulting Bill of Rights. Students are asked to discuss a revolution comparison chart, analyze the Declaration of Independence by discussing important grievances, rank and discuss the importance of the amendments in the Bill of Rights, and note similarities between the English and US Bill of Rights. They will also take notes on essential unit questions about why political revolutions occur and when change becomes progress.
The document outlines a sightseeing itinerary for Day 1 of a trip to London in 2013, including visits to the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, St. James Park, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Bridge, the London Eye, and Baker Street.
This document provides brief summaries of several famous London landmarks:
Primrose Hill is a 78-meter hill located in northern London that offers views of central London and is home to many notable residents. Tower Bridge spans the River Thames using a bascule pivoting mechanism housed in towers on each side. Tate Modern is London's national gallery of international modern art, located in the former Bankside Power Station with around 4.7 million visitors annually. Big Ben is actually the nickname for the great bell within the Elizabeth Tower at the Houses of Parliament. Trafalgar Square is a public space with Nelson's Column at its center and is used for political demonstrations. The London Eye is a giant Ferris wheel situated on the
Central Asia is a key region located along the Silk Road trade route between East and West. It contains several landlocked, oil-rich countries like Kazakhstan that are important producers for markets in the U.S., China, and Europe. However, these Central Asian countries bordering Kazakhstan and China are impoverished and politically corrupt, facing issues like large Muslim opposition groups, economic instability, lack of democracy, and tribal warlords vying for power with no real centralized authority. Major powers like Western nations, China, Russia, and the EU struggle to gain influence and stability in this volatile region at the heart of Asia.
This document lists common verbs and actions including counting, going, coming, watching TV, playing TV games, speaking, singing, dancing, riding, laughing, crying, and swimming.
St. Paul's Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral located in London. It was designed by Sir Christopher Wren in the 17th century. Daily services are held and visitors can attend worship for free, though sightseeing requires payment. Important royal events like the wedding of Prince Charles and Diana have been held at St. Paul's. It underwent a major restoration project to repair damage and improve facilities, completed in 2011.
The complex is located in the prestigious Western district of Moscow within the "Krylatskoje" pocket near the Krylatskoye subway station. It is a 3-floor shopping center offering clothing, jewelry, gifts, restaurants, cafes, perfumes, home furnishings, and services like beauty treatments and dance classes across its floors.
Une mise sur slides de mes notes d'animation du débat "Pourquoi apprendre quand Google le sait ?
La mémoire court-circuitée par le net", le mardi 3 février 2009.
Compte rendu sur www.aecom.org
Sir Francis Drake was an English explorer born in 1544 in Tavistock, England to a poor family. He began his career in sailing at a young age, doing menial tasks on ships. By the age of 23, he had already traveled over 58,000 kilometers, including a journey to Manila and voyages exploring the New World. As an explorer, Drake relied on advanced navigational tools like the compass to guide his ships on long journeys around the globe.
The document discusses the results of a study on the effects of exercise on memory and thinking abilities in older adults. The study found that regular exercise led to improvements in memory, planning abilities, and the ability to multitask. Exercising for just 30 minutes three times a week was enough to see cognitive benefits in adults aged 60-79.
This document discusses location photos. Photos taken at specific locations can provide useful context about where something happened or was captured. Location photos allow people to see places and experiences through images instead of just words or descriptions.
The document discusses travel from Bratislava to London and transportation within London. Some ways to travel from Bratislava to London include taking a coach, the Euro Tunnel through France, or taking a ferry. Within London, one can travel using the Tube, double decker buses, taxis, or trains. Several London landmarks are also mentioned such as Tower Bridge, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and the London Eye.
Le diaporama de présentation de la micro-conférence sur "La poursuite des abaissements progressifs des seuils de recours obligatoire aux télé procédures"
Salon des entrepreneurs - Paris, 1er et 2 février 2012
The Geographical Association (GA) is a subject association formed in 1893 with over 6000 members, including teachers, academics, and others involved in geography education. The GA publishes journals and other resources to support geography teaching, organizes conferences and professional development opportunities, and works to promote geography and represent teachers' interests with partners and the government. Members receive discounts on publications and events to support their geography teaching.
The document summarizes the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution known as the Bill of Rights. It provides a brief overview of each amendment and what rights they protect: the 1st protects freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition. The 2nd protects the right to bear arms. The 3rd prevents the forced quartering of soldiers. The 4th protects against unreasonable searches and seizures. The 5th protects due process rights. The 6th guarantees rights of criminal defendants like a speedy trial. The 7th protects the right to a civil trial by jury. The 8th bans cruel and unusual punishment. The 9th protects unenumerated rights. And the 10th reserves non-delegated powers to the
Abel Janszoon Tasman was a Dutch explorer born in 1603 in Holland. His first job was as a ships boy sailing all over the seas. On his first voyage, he discovered Tasmania and stayed there to plan his next journey. His second voyage saw him discover and map New Zealand, although he encountered difficulties. His third voyage was spent further exploring the lands he had previously discovered, including Fiji and Tonga. Tasman made important early European contacts and maps of Australia and New Zealand through his voyages of exploration in the 1600s.
The United Kingdom consists of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It is a constitutional monarchy located on the island of Great Britain and the northeastern part of the island of Ireland. Some of its most famous landmarks include Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, Tower Bridge, Trafalgar Square, Big Ben, the Tower of London, and the London Eye Ferris wheel in London, which is the capital and largest city.
The document discusses deconstructions across a double page spread. It likely contains visual examples of deconstructed elements or concepts spread across two facing pages. However, without more context around the actual content of the images or text, it is difficult to provide more specific details in the summary.
The document provides instructions for students to analyze documents related to the American Revolution and the resulting Bill of Rights. Students are asked to discuss a revolution comparison chart, analyze the Declaration of Independence by discussing important grievances, rank and discuss the importance of the amendments in the Bill of Rights, and note similarities between the English and US Bill of Rights. They will also take notes on essential unit questions about why political revolutions occur and when change becomes progress.
The document outlines a sightseeing itinerary for Day 1 of a trip to London in 2013, including visits to the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, St. James Park, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Bridge, the London Eye, and Baker Street.
This document provides brief summaries of several famous London landmarks:
Primrose Hill is a 78-meter hill located in northern London that offers views of central London and is home to many notable residents. Tower Bridge spans the River Thames using a bascule pivoting mechanism housed in towers on each side. Tate Modern is London's national gallery of international modern art, located in the former Bankside Power Station with around 4.7 million visitors annually. Big Ben is actually the nickname for the great bell within the Elizabeth Tower at the Houses of Parliament. Trafalgar Square is a public space with Nelson's Column at its center and is used for political demonstrations. The London Eye is a giant Ferris wheel situated on the
Central Asia is a key region located along the Silk Road trade route between East and West. It contains several landlocked, oil-rich countries like Kazakhstan that are important producers for markets in the U.S., China, and Europe. However, these Central Asian countries bordering Kazakhstan and China are impoverished and politically corrupt, facing issues like large Muslim opposition groups, economic instability, lack of democracy, and tribal warlords vying for power with no real centralized authority. Major powers like Western nations, China, Russia, and the EU struggle to gain influence and stability in this volatile region at the heart of Asia.
This document lists common verbs and actions including counting, going, coming, watching TV, playing TV games, speaking, singing, dancing, riding, laughing, crying, and swimming.
St. Paul's Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral located in London. It was designed by Sir Christopher Wren in the 17th century. Daily services are held and visitors can attend worship for free, though sightseeing requires payment. Important royal events like the wedding of Prince Charles and Diana have been held at St. Paul's. It underwent a major restoration project to repair damage and improve facilities, completed in 2011.
The complex is located in the prestigious Western district of Moscow within the "Krylatskoje" pocket near the Krylatskoye subway station. It is a 3-floor shopping center offering clothing, jewelry, gifts, restaurants, cafes, perfumes, home furnishings, and services like beauty treatments and dance classes across its floors.