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SUMMARY:SC Benefit Concert
DESCRIPTION:The quarterly Sunday concerts by Earl\, Piano & Carle\, Cello. \nChopin:  Cello Sonata in G minor\, Op 65    28:51\nFranck:  Sonata for Violin (arr for Cello)      27:54\nGrieg:  Wounded Heart\, Op. 34-1 (From Elegiac Melodies)    2:29 \n  \nThank you for your interest and participation in our objectives. \nThe quarterly classical concerts on the first Sunday by Earl and Carle are a social addition to our regular program. At the same time\, we want to draw attention to the possibility of also providing financial support so that we can continue to implement our Mission Statement. \n  \nThere are three options for financial support from our organization\, namely; \n\nIn Second Life with Linden Dollars\, the donation box can be found at the landing point.\nWith your Linden Dollars we provide our region with all the conveniences and facilities for our events.\nVia PayPal\, by means of a one-off or recurring payment in your own currency.\nAnd by ABN Amro Bank\, the official bank account of The Science Circle.\nThe income on the last two bank accounts is used to keep our organization running; Second Life Region\, website\, server\, Microsoft license and recruiting staff.\n\n Donation page \nIn recent years we have developed a variety of activities and your participation has made this a huge success.\nWe hope that our program for the coming year will once again guarantee your attendance.
URL:https://sciencecircle.org/event/sc-benefit-concert/
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SUMMARY:Late Ordovician extinction
DESCRIPTION:This presentation has since taken place\, you can view the film recording here. \nWilliam Schmachtenberg \n \nAbstract: \nThere have been at least 5 mass extinctions in the geologic past and some say there was a sixth.  Multiple theories from volcanism\, plate tectonics\, biotic interactions\, and changes to ocean chemistry have been proposed for these extinction events. Local field studies in Virginia has shed light on the Late Ordovician extinction when 86% of animals in the ocean perished. These data will be given in the presentation. Studies like this one are important in answering the question will there be another mass extinction in the future? \n  \n  \n  \n  \nby Dr. William F. Schmachtenberg (Dae Miami SL)  \nPrevious work in the Film Collection \n  \nRelated Hypothesis article “The Cracks in Time” \n  \n  \nIs this the first time you will attend a presentation with us?\nFollow this link first. \n 
URL:https://sciencecircle.org/event/late-ordovician/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190910T060000
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SUMMARY:Documentary
DESCRIPTION:This season we start a new weekday activity\, in which your input is essential.\nEvery second Tuesday of the month at 6 AM PDT we broadcast a documentary in the auditorium. \nThe proposals for future documentaries come from the audience present\, creating a wide variety of subjects. \nWe understand that 6 AM PDT is not feasible for everyone and we hope to expand it once we have found more staff. \nJoin us at the kick-off and submit your proposals!
URL:https://sciencecircle.org/event/documentary/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190914T060000
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SUMMARY:"Explore Science in Second Life!"
DESCRIPTION:This presentation has since taken place\, you can view the film recording here.  \n  \nPhoto: Abyss Observatory by Hajime Nishimura \n“Explore Science in Second Life!”  \nA public presentation and consultation of members for a joint educational journey.\nFacilitated by Phil Youngblood / SL: Vic Michalak \nWhere = SC Auditorium\nWhen (Start) = 6 AM and 10 AM PDT (‘Second Life’ Time) Saturday 14 September \n  \nLet us explore science together in Second Life! \nWe will start our journey by reaching a common understanding of the nature of ‘science’ and STE(A)M and by visiting sites on Science Circle island. During subsequent weeks\, we will explore the various fields of science and STEAM in general and find examples in Second Life. \nAs we journey together\, let us set a goal to develop a guide to science in Second Life and other open sources for the purpose of promoting dialogue and education across STEAM disciplines. \nMy aim in facilitating our journey is to create a sustainable forum for learning the science behind the news\, our Science Circle presentations\, and our daily life encounters. I would like our meetings to be welcoming to novices\, inviting to experts\, and engaging for everyone. \nWe will meet for one hour each session. You are welcome to attend any sessions you are able. Weekly sessions may include STEAM topics\, field trips\, ‘scavenger hunts’\, building things\, visits by experts\, and finding answers to questions you have and to global issues. \nInformation about past and upcoming sessions will be posted on the Science Circle website so you can ‘catch up’ on what you missed and know what is coming next. We are also planning an online discussion area where you can pose or answer questions. \nAs we gauge interest in this complement to our presentations\, we may create a formal course in which you can register and receive benefits of membership. For those interested\, there will be ‘homework’ between sessions consisting of places to visit in Second Life or online that will help reinforce session activities or prepare for the next sessions. \n  \nPrevious work from Phil in the Library \nPrevious presentations in the Film Collection \n \n\nPodcast – Guest: Phil Youngblood \n\n  \n  \nIs this the first time you will attend a presentation with us?\nFollow this link first.
URL:https://sciencecircle.org/event/science-in-sl/
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SUMMARY:"Explore Science in Second Life"
DESCRIPTION:This presentation has since taken place\, you can view the film recording here.  \n  \n  \nPhoto: Genome Island by Mary Anne Clark \n“Explore Science in Second Life!”  \nA public presentation and consultation of members for a joint educational journey.\nFacilitated by Phil Youngblood / SL: Vic Michalak \nWhere = SC Auditorium\nWhen (Start) = 6 AM and 10 AM PDT (‘Second Life’ Time) Saturday 14 September \n  \nLet us explore science together in Second Life! \nWe will start our journey by reaching a common understanding of the nature of ‘science’ and STE(A)M and by visiting sites on Science Circle island. During subsequent weeks\, we will explore the various fields of science and STEAM in general and find examples in Second Life. \nAs we journey together\, let us set a goal to develop a guide to science in Second Life and other open sources for the purpose of promoting dialogue and education across STEAM disciplines. \nMy aim in facilitating our journey is to create a sustainable forum for learning the science behind the news\, our Science Circle presentations\, and our daily life encounters. I would like our meetings to be welcoming to novices\, inviting to experts\, and engaging for everyone. \nWe will meet for one hour each session. You are welcome to attend any sessions you are able. Weekly sessions may include STEAM topics\, field trips\, ‘scavenger hunts’\, building things\, visits by experts\, and finding answers to questions you have and to global issues. \nInformation about past and upcoming sessions will be posted on the Science Circle website so you can ‘catch up’ on what you missed and know what is coming next. We are also planning an online discussion area where you can pose or answer questions. \nAs we gauge interest in this complement to our presentations\, we may create a formal course in which you can register and receive benefits of membership. For those interested\, there will be ‘homework’ between sessions consisting of places to visit in Second Life or online that will help reinforce session activities or prepare for the next sessions. \n  \nPrevious work from Phil in the Library \nPrevious presentations in the Film Collection \n \nPodcast – Guest: Phil Youngblood \n  \n  \nIs this the first time you will attend a presentation with us?\nFollow this link first.
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SUMMARY:Virtual Worlds Teaching Manual
DESCRIPTION:Greg Perrier presents and speaks about his “Virtual Wolds Teaching Manual” during the Virtual World MOOC 2019. \n  \n  \n  \nIntroduction \nExperience has shown that Virtual Worlds (VWs) can provide students a unique interactive educational experience that many students see as a fun way to learn. VWs go beyond just offering text to read or a video to watch. In VWs students interact with objects. For example\, a student can study the diagram of an ear online or in a textbook; but in a VW the student can walk through the ear\, a whole different experience. Studies have shown that students learn more from doing\, than from reading or listening to a lecture\, and VWs have the potential to provide this hands-on learning experience in a cost-effective manner. Furthermore\, teaching students to function in virtual environments provides them with skills that will be beneficial\, if not critical\, for success in the future job market. \nThe aim of this manual is to help educators incorporate VWs into their courses in ways that enhance student learning. It will guide one through getting started and show them how to use VWs to make classes more fun and interesting. It will help them avoid the common errors educators make in VWs and allow them to build on the successes of others. The advice presented here comes from work in the VW called Second Life (SL)\, but much of this advice applies to other VWs\, such as Open Simulator and Kitely\, as well as to virtual reality (VR). \n  \nFor teachers who intend to use Second Life in education\, there is the following PDF manual by Gregory Perrier\nEmeritus Faculty\, Biology\nNorthern Virginia Community College\n2018
URL:https://sciencecircle.org/event/vw-teaching-manual/
LOCATION:Virtual World MOOC Headquarters
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SUMMARY:The Face of Dementia
DESCRIPTION:This presentation has since taken place\, you can view the film recording here.  \n  \n  \nTHE FACE OF DEMENTIA\n \nby Robert A. Hendrix\, MD \nDEMENTIA affects approximately 50 million of the human population globally. This presentation will review: \nGeneral definition of DEMENTIA \ndistinctions: \nLewy body dementia vs Alzheimer’s disease dementia \nAlcohol-Related Dementia (ARD) \nSymptoms and diagnosis \nPhases of dementia \nEtiologies and associated conditions \n– head trauma \n– including metabolic disorders including: \ndiabetes \nliver dysfunction \n– sleep disorders \n– depression \n– cigarette smoking\, oxidative stress and inflammation \n– drug abuse \n– commonly used medications associated with dementia\, \n– nutrition factors \nTreatment & prognosis \nArtistic depiction by patients with dementia \nRisk factors and Prevention \n  \nRelated PDF Faces of Dementia \n \n  \n  \nPrevious presentations of Robert in the Film Collection \n  \n\n\n\nPodcast  Global Outbreak of Fatty Liver Disease\n \n\nPodcast  Doctor’s Tips for Healthier Mind and Body. \n\n\n  \n  \nIs this the first time you will attend a presentation with us?\nFollow this link first.
URL:https://sciencecircle.org/event/dementia/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190928T100000
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SUMMARY:Unanswered Questions
DESCRIPTION:Print: M.C. Escher – Relativity \nThis presentation has since taken place\, you can view the film recording here.  \nMonthly panel discussion\nWith this week as subject “What is the biggest/most significant unanswered question in your field right now?” \n \nPanel participants: \n\nNikolai Mnev\, Mathematics\nWilliam Wall\, will answer Astronomy Questions from the Audience\nRob Knop\, Astronomy; Tension in the Hubble constant\n\n  \nHost scientific debates: Matthew Burr \nPreviously recorded panels \n\n\n  \n  \nIs this the first time you will attend a presentation with us?\nFollow this link first.
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