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80,000 years ago, Neanderthal and our direct ancestor Homo-Sapiens had not just lived together. They also had relationships... A new version of "Beauty and the Beast"! Thanks to the Max Planck Institute of Leipzig, Deutschland, we now know that this prehistorical romance is credible. The study of 60% of the Neanderthal genome shows that we all have Neanderthal within... This discovery is a minor surprise for prehistory specialists but a huge revelation...
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Engineers and architects are creating bridges that combine the best of both art and design. Bridges are no longer just a tool to get from one side of the river to the other. Some bridges have the goal of being aesthetically pleasing and efficient for pedestrians. Others rely on the cantilever design to span a distance equivalent to three and a half jumbo jets. Bridges are often classified by their structure and how the forces of tension, compression,...
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Through explanatory narrative, dramatized readings and medieval art, this program builds apprecication of "The Canterbury Tales" and a sense of 14th-century English life. On-location photography of the actual route followed by the Pilgrims, and of the great cathedrals of Canterbury, Salisbury and Winchester adds perspective to the poet's life.
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This three-part program addresses common issues that caregivers in a home health setting will face in treating a patient with Alzheimer's. Join us as we discuss the stages of Alzheimer's and the modifications that can be made in the home to help these patients. This program meets state requirements for home health personnel in Florida. National Telly Award winner.
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Meet Georg Grotefend, a German high school teacher who made an incomparable contribution to the study of ancient writing and civilization. As you investigate the methods he used to decipher Old Persian cuneiform in the Achaemenid texts of Persepolis, delve into a bit of history on this culture's language and the foundation that was already established for the decipherment.
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Beowulf is not an easy poem to understand, but Beowulf is not an easy character to understand. Here, analyze how this classic male hero"”a big, strong, monster killer"”may have a hidden vulnerability. Then, look at what insights Beowulf's story offers about life and death, the limits of self-reliance, and the path to achieving wisdom.
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Men often seek psychotherapy only as a last resort--the idea of talking about their feelings to resolve problems is not on the agenda. If they do seek help, they often avoid expressing their emotions due to fear, anxiety or learned ways of relating, making progress difficult and dropout more likely. In this dramatic recreation of key moments in a 12-session course of therapy with Raymond, a man who at mid-life cannot feel excitement at the prospect...
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Majorca has given millions of people cheap holidays and brought prosperity for Majorcans "” but at a cost. There is heavy hotel development on the coast and there are outsiders buying second homes inland. There's too much traffic and not enough water. Farming has declined, leaving people dependent on tourism. Traditional culture is disappearing. The authorities have pulled down ugly old hotels and are promoting "sustainable tourism". But can such...
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Following the end of the Slavic wars, a pregnant young woman returns from Germany to her village in Croatia. Despite her quiet, steadfast resistance, her family desperately tries to find her a suitable husband so she will fit into local customs and statutes, unaware that the child she is carrying was fathered by an Asian. The shocking birth of an Asian baby brings unrest and dissension into the self-contained milieu of this part of Europe. Director: Ognjen...
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All Washed Up is a short program that discusses what it takes to get people to change their behavior, especially when it's hard. Join 14 year-old Hyrum Grenny as he takes us through the process of figuring out what it takes to get the toughest subjects, kids, to wash their hands! In this six-minute program, viewers will learn about insightful strategies for influencing behavior change, and the importance of hand hygiene. Key Influences To Encourage...
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A video from ECU's archive of documentaries and teaching films. Brian Blanchflower's paintings have a cosmic intensity that invites contemplation. From his Perth-based studio Blanchflower discusses how his work is influenced by his experience of the natural environment.In particular, he describes how regular camping trips to two locations - a beach and a salt lake in the semi arid inland - have been significant. Produced by George Karpathakis.
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From 1806 to 1808, Napoleon pushed his empire beyond the limits of what he could actually rule, from Poland to Spain. Take a closer look at his military strategy as he reached the pinnacle of his power. He concentrated his forces for decisive victories in the Battle of Jena-Auerstadt, and he hammered out a peace with Tsar Alexander of Russia.
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Specifically designed for and correlated to the curriulum of a middle school science course, this series explores the key concepts on the Earth in Action and helps instructors to teach challenging concepts. The films, and accompanying teacher materials, are a great asset for teachers and teachers in training to use to integrate video into their lesson plans to capture the attention of young minds and enhance learning. The videos in the series include:...
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From the Great Plains to the ocean shore and out at sea, the race is on to make the United States the world's number one producer of wind power. We explore a new wind ranch to see the full range of new jobs from entry-level wind turbine technician to crane operator, wind power computer analyst and up to operations manager. We also visit a leading university taking part in the California Wind Energy Initiative where young wind power researchers are...
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In 1973 Michael Craig-Martin exhibited a glass of water on a shelf, together with a printed text, and called the work An Oak Tree. As the text explained, the artist had changed the glass of water into an oak tree. More than thirty years later, Craig-Martin creates – along with screen-savers, works on LCD monitors and conventional paintings - gloriously colourful environments with blown-up outline images of domestic objects. The conceptual and the...
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Concepts Covered: Mechanical Equivalent of Heat: Bullet Fired into a Lead Mass Kinetic Model: Temperature Effects on Gases Induced Phase Change: Liquid to Solid Transition: Cryophorous: Cooling by Evaporation Induced Phase Change: Boiling by Cooling Condensation: Formation of a Cloud Pressure and Temperature: Piston in a Cylinder Entropy: Time Reversal / Mixing of a Dye
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Learn what water does for the body, from cell structure and joint lubrication to body temperature regulation and vitamin dissolution. Understand potential problems, such as what dehydration is and can do, and what water contamination means to third world countries and disaster areas. Get recommendations for water intake daily and during exercise, where we get our water, and health regulations for purity, filtrations and additives. (Learning Seed,...