Cleaning and Sanitation in the Food Industry

ClickView Pty Limited

By ensuring customer safety, a food business also protects itself—from bad publicity, sinking profits, and even legal action. This program guides viewers through sanitation tools and procedures that are essential to the management of any food-related enterprise, including both food service outlets and food manufacturing facilities. Incorporating interviews with a café chef, a quality manager at a condiment factory, and the manager of a cleaning fluid distribution company, the film shows the proper steps for sanitizing dishes, utensils, floors, counters, culinary appliances, and assembly areas. Waste disposal and the storage of loose food items are also covered. (24 minutes)

Kitchen Fundamentals: Common Tools and Terms

VISUALZ

Before a carrot is chopped or a pot is put on the stove to simmer, a cook needs to be familiar with the tools, terms, and safety concerns of the trade. This video employs a professional chef to help students learn basic food preparation techniques—everything they’ll need to know in the kitchen before the cooking begins. Viewable/printable educational resources are available online. (39 minutes)

Just the Facts: Food Safety

VISUALZ

Clean, separate, cook, chill—the key processes to keep food safe! With more than 20 years of kitchen experience, chef Jonathan Locke shares his extensive knowledge of safe food preparation, proper cleanup, and sanitary storage in this video. Food-borne illness is discussed as well. Just the Facts: Food Safety is an essential component of any food-teaching program! Viewable/printable educational resources are available online. (15 minutes)

JFK: A Personal Story

Biography Channel

This episode of Biography examines the life of the charismatic John F. Kennedy, from his birth to his final fatal day and the legacy he left to posterity. Distributed by A&E Television Networks. (90 minutes)

Yellowstone (How the Earth Was Made)

History Education

Yellowstone National Park houses one of the most dangerous geological features on Earth: a hidden super-volcano. This program examines the volcano’s migration hundreds of miles to its present location—a journey of 16.5 million years—and speculates on when that sleeping giant may erupt. Distributed by A&E Television Networks. A part of the series How the Earth Was Made. (45 minutes)

Iceland (How the Earth Was Made)

History Education

Sitting near the top of the world, volcanic Iceland is capable of causing climatic chaos and devastation across the entire globe. This program takes a close look at the powerful forces that are ripping Iceland apart and igniting its fiery volcanoes. Distributed by A&E Television Networks. A part of the series How the Earth Was Made. (45 minutes)

Airships (Modern Marvels)

Modern Marvels

In 1783, the Montgolfier brothers launched the first hot air balloon. Since then Germany, Great Britain, and the United States have experimented with and improved on airships for military and economic purposes. Although still in use for sightseeing, surveillance, and research, the Hindenburg and other crashes ended the airship's role in luxury travel and in the military. Distributed by A&E Television Networks. (45 minutes)

The Alaskan Oil Pipeline (Modern Marvels)

Modern Marvels

In 1973, a desperate America, starved by an OPEC embargo, began construction on an 800-mile lifeline for its insatiable oil hunger. This episode examines this technological triumph, built over impenetrable mountains and tundra where temperatures drop to 75 below zero. Also studied is the impact on a fragile ecological system. Distributed by A&E Television Networks. (45 minutes)

Safety First: Standards and Procedures for the Office

ClickView Pty Limited

Many Americans spend a large portion of their working lives in an office. Although most wouldn’t consider cubicles and conference rooms to be high-risk environments, safety in an office is never a given. This program presents reasons for maximizing the safety of corporate work and shows ways to implement workplace safety requirements. Viewers learn about participating in the occupational health and safety consultative process, following safety procedures, and taking a hands-on approach to improving safety conditions. The video emphasizes that occupational health and safety is everybody’s responsibility, not just the employer’s. Set in Australia. Viewable/printable educational resources are available online. (24 minutes)

Triage: Dr. James Orbinski's Humanitarian Dilemma

National Film Board of Canada

Some call humanitarianism a waste of hope. But as a medical responder to the Rwanda Genocide and the 1992 Somali famine, Dr. James Orbinski has come to a different conclusion. In this program the former head of Doctors Without Borders returns to Africa to reunite with people he saved 15 years earlier, and to reflect on the challenges of his work. The video features powerful footage from Orbinski's aid missions and disturbing, ultimately inspiring stories of the brutality he witnessed while risking his own life to help others. Grappling with the questions of blame and futility at the core of any humanitarian crisis, Orbinski concludes that relief efforts should not be thought of as a panacea, but as a response to one other human being in need. (Portions in other languages with English subtitles, 88 minutes)

Satellites (Modern Marvels)

Modern Marvels

The history of satellites, our eyes in the sky, is detailed by Modern Marvels. Distributed by A&E Television Networks. (45 minutes)

Space Shuttle (Modern Marvels)

Modern Marvels

Soon after NASA was formed in 1958, it began testing precursors to today's space shuttle. After many successes and a few disasters, NASA's management structure, safety, and decision making procedures were drastically overhauled. Distributed by A&E Television Networks. (45 minutes)

Columbus: The Lost Voyage

History Education

The true story of Christopher Columbus was not only one of victorious discovery; it was also marked by disaster, accusation, and betrayal. Only ten years after his discovery of the New World, Columbus languished in a Caribbean prison. There, awaiting the gallows, he plotted what he called his most treacherous voyage—one that ended with the loss of all of his ships and left Columbus and his crew shipwrecked with little hope of survival. This A&E Special brings to life the perilous catastrophes and dizzying triumphs of Columbus’s fourth and final voyage as Martin Dugard—historian, explorer, and author of The Last Voyage of Columbus—follows in the wake of the great explorer to sites of discovery and disaster. Dramatic re-creations and interviews with local experts contribute to a composite portrait of a complex and courageous explorer. Distributed by A&E Television Networks. (90 minutes)

Preparing and Processing Foods

ClickView Pty Limited

Since prehistoric times, the preservation of food has played an essential role in human survival-providing the stability and cultural traditions needed to create societies. This program looks at motivations and methods for preserving and processing food, how these take shape in various cultures, and the health considerations which present-day food suppliers and vendors must take into account. Viewers will learn about the properties of different foods, food policy and regulations, and the importance of hygiene standards, quality control, processing systems, and monitoring. Social, cultural, and religious meanings are examined. The video includes a case study involving milk production. Viewable/printable educational resources are available online. (23 minutes)

The Legacy of King Coal (Empires Of Industry)

History Education

This program is a comprehensive chronicle of the coal industry, featuring extensive footage of coal mining through the years. Commentary by labor leaders, coal company presidents, and industrial historians is featured. Distributed by A&E Television Networks. (45 minutes)

Deep Space Disasters (The Universe)

History Education

This program explores the most dangerous aspects of space travel, from the controlled explosion of launch to the fiery crucible of reentry and everything in between. Distributed by A&E Television Networks. A part of the series The Universe. (45 minutes)

It Fell from Space (How the Earth Was Made)

History Education

From space rocks crashing through houses, to cosmic boulders triggering mass extinctions, to rocket parts landing on front lawns, this program examines objects that fall from the heavens. Distributed by A&E Television Networks. A part of the series The Universe. (45 minutes)

1929 (Year by Year: 1929-1967)

History Education

This episode of Year by Year examines 1929, the fateful year that changed the world with the great Stock Market crash. Distributed by A&E Television Networks. (45 minutes)

Seed Warriors: Scientists Fighting for Global Food Security

Looking Glass International

Called both a “doomsday vault” and a “library of life,” the Svalbard Global Seed Vault is a collection of the seeds of thousands of different plant species, held in frozen reserve against the eventuality of ecological disaster or other means of crop extinction. This program spotlights scientists who are working with the Svalbard team to preserve Earth’s biodiversity, along with some potential recipients of that endeavor—Kenyan farmers affected by drought due to climate change. With sobering discussions about the potential impact of global warming on the world’s food supply, Seed Warriors makes the point that taking action now is a wise safeguard against future food shortages. (Portions in other languages with English subtitles, 52 minutes)

Forgotten Fruit: Reclaiming Biodiversity

TVE International

In the Kolli Hills of India, hardy, nutritious millet has been reintroduced to the farming community as a sustainable alternative to the short-term benefits of cash crops. And in Italy, a “food archaeologist” searches for long-lost varieties of fruit, aiming to promote biodiversity by breeding commercially viable strains. This program visits the people and places involved with agroecology projects, making the point that 75 percent of traditional crop varieties have been neglected and genetic diversity lost in favor of the more profitable—but less famine-resistant—production of wheat, rice, and corn. Can food security be ensured by creating a market for heritage fruits and grains? Original broadcast title: Forgotten Fruit. (23 minutes)

Woodworking Safety

Shopware

Woodworking can be a fun and very rewarding hobby or profession. However, the technology behind it can be dangerous without proper training and attention. This video summarizes the most critical safety measures to observe when using table saws, radial arm saws, planers, routers, lathes, jointers, large belt sanders, and other woodworking technology. The bottom line? Woodworking tools and equipment are very powerful machines that must be understood and respected. Correlates to all National CTE Organizational Standards (including the provisions of the Perkins Act). A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. A Shopware Production. Part 3 of the Safety and Technology Series. (19 minutes)

General Shop Safety

Shopware

This video demonstrates the types of dangers present in any industrial or manufacturing atmosphere and then explains how to prevent accidents. Actual industrial accidents (cranes collapsing, foundry explosions) are used to stress the importance of using proper methods when in a general shop. An excellent program for technology/vocational courses. Correlates to all National CTE Organizational Standards (including the provisions of the Perkins Act). A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. A Shopware Production. Part 4 of the Safety and Technology Series. (21 minutes)

Metalworking Safety

Shopware

Metalworking is a broad field of study that encompasses several large industries. This informative video demonstrates the kind of precautions that should be taken when working with metals. Sheet metal work, soldering, foundry work, and forging are covered, along with handling steel beams at a construction site (the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago). Footage of fatal accidents reinforces the importance of safety. This video should be viewed by anyone studying technology or any metalworking trade. Correlates to all National CTE Organizational Standards (including the provisions of the Perkins Act). A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. A Shopware Production. Part 5 of the Safety and Technology Series. (20 minutes)

More Engineering Disasters (Modern Marvels)

Modern Marvels

Often a huge disaster is traced back to a tiny cause, insignificant in itself but capable of triggering a domino effect. In some cases negligence is responsible for major catastrophes. Distributed by A&E Television Networks. (45 minutes)

Understanding and Managing Type 2 Diabetes

ClickView Pty Limited

With diabetes on the rise around the world-and with the type 2 strain afflicting up to 90 percent of the diabetic population-the need for greater awareness and working knowledge of type 2 has also risen. This program was developed as a response to growing demand for diabetic nursing expertise in Australia. Topics include types, characteristics, and symptoms of type 2; monitoring blood glucose levels; obtaining a glucose level reading; managing glucose levels with diet; managing glucose levels with medications; and recognizing and managing adverse effects. This is a valuable learning resource for nursing students, clinical nurses, and support staff delivering hands-on care. Viewable/printable educational resources are available online. (33 minutes)

HACCP in Action: Food Safety Case Studies

ClickView Pty Limited

The Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points protocols evolved from a system developed in the 1960s and implemented by NASA. This program explains and demonstrates the HACCP system, which identifies and isolates specific hazards throughout the process of food production in order to ensure consumer safety. The seven HACCP principles that restaurants and food vendors should implement are discussed in depth. Topics include major types of hazards, food handler health and hygiene, cross-contamination, and hygiene issues related to both environmental conditions and food preparation. Case studies are featured. Viewable/printable educational resources are available online. (28 minutes)

Deadly Driving Distractions: Texting, Cell Phones, and Other Killers

Meridian Education

According to insurance statistics, distracted drivers are responsible for almost 80 percent of all car crashes and 65 percent of near collisions in the United States. In this Telly Award–winning video, celebrity psychology researcher David Strayer, a driving instructor, and other experts underscore the hazards of driving while texting, while talking on a cell or using an MP3 player, while eating, and while drunk—clinically speaking, a cognitive form of driving distraction—as they advise on safe driving techniques. In addition, young adults add extra credibility to the “eyes on the road, hands on the wheel” message by expressing concern about their own distracted driving behaviors. The program concludes with the story of a young man who died behind the wheel because he was texting: “yeah t” were his last words—the unsent message at the time of impact. Poignant; persuasive. Viewable/printable discussion questions are available online. A Coproduction of Meridian Education and MotionMasters. (20 minutes)

Gold Mountain Dreams

Doctoroff Media Group

In the 1840s, civil war and famine in southern China drove thousands of young men to seek their fortune in the California Gold Rush. This program traces the Chinese experience in America, from their welcome in San Francisco as “celestial men of commerce,” through the Gold Rush and building of the Transcontinental Railroad, to the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act banning their entry into this country. This program rediscovers the often-overlooked role of the Chinese and tells their stories through the lives of individuals using photos, artifacts, and interviews with descendants and historians. (89 minutes)

Jointer/Surfacer & Accessories: Operation & Safety

Meridian Education

Jointer/Surfacer & Accessories: Operation & Safety is a fourteen-minute video which is part of the series, Woodworking Power Tools. This series of live-action videotapes details both basic and advanced operational techniques for each of the five most important and useful power tools found in the woodworking shop. Clear, sharp, color video graphically portrays the proper operation of each machine, as well as the correct use of its associated accessories. Close-ups show in detail how each machine performs cutting, forming, or shaping operations.Shaping procedures and considerations are stressed throughout, emphasizing the proper use of each machine's safety guards. Personal safety procedures and equipment are also thoroughly covered, along with proper housekeeping methods which can help assure that accidents do not occur. These videos save demonstration set-up time and help you insure that students know proper, safe procedures before operating a machine. They are also excellent for review and can be used on an individual basis if desired.This series is recommended for all woodworking students as well as the home craftsman. A Meridian Production.

Safety in the Workshop

Meridian Education

A general overview of power tools with specific suggestions for the table saw, jointer, drill press, band saw, shaper, and planers. A Meridian Production. 10-minute video.

Modifying the Weather: The Case of the Man-Made Desert

Granada International Media

By building roads, watering crops, and grazing cattle, we are constantly changing the climate. We may also modify the weather by cloud seeding, though there is no scientifically accepted proof that rain or snow would not have occurred naturally in cases where seeding appears to have been successful. This program shows how migration in the Sahel has altered regional climate; examines the tomorrow-be-damned policy of water usage in Arizona; and investigates the drastic miscarriage of good intentions in Central Asia, where efforts to irrigate the desert turned into the worst climatic disaster in the history of the Soviet Union: the drying up of the Aral Sea, once the world's fourth-largest lake. The program details how this catastrophe happened and reveals its consequences for the population, the physical geography, and the climate of the area. (26 minutes)

Nine to Five High: Substance Abuse in the Workplace

Ivanhoe Communications

The vast majority of drug abusers in America have full-time jobs. Drug and alcohol abuse in the workplace often leads to serious accidents, property loss, decreased productivity, and other deleterious effects on the employer, yet most companies have yet to accept the dangers posed by their failure to deal with substance abuse problems. This program details the legal, financial, and psychological costs of ignoring this growing problem. (28 minutes)

The Goals of Customer Service

Master Source

Ours is increasingly becoming a service economy. It follows that our premiere commodity is customer service. This program describes and defines the problem: what customer service is and what it isn't; the skills necessary to achieve it; the rationale for improving service; the categories of customer service-decision-making service (helping customers decide), problem-solving service (fixing things), and time-of-purchase service. (20 minutes)

What Should I Do? The Basics of First Aid

Cambridge Educational

Knowing what to do until medical assistance arrives is what first aid is all about. This video will prepare viewers to respond safely in emergency situations. Along with CPR and treating for shock, the program shows how to respond to minor injuries such as cuts, burns, sprains, and strains; how to recognize and care for heat and cold injuries; what to do in case of poisoning, bites, or stings; and how to pack a first aid kit with all the essential contents. Taken into consideration in developing the video were the national educational standards and the standards of the National Association for Sport & Physical Education. A Cambridge Educational Production. (28 minutes)

Out of Harm's Way: Personal Safety at Home and Away from Home

Meridian Education

A parking lot at night, a lonely cash machine, a questionable Internet chat room: for muggers, stalkers, and other criminals, these are ideal hunting grounds for potential victims. Filmed in a compelling question-and-answer format involving law enforcement officers and a diverse group of adults, this no-nonsense program suggests safety protocols to use with cars, ATMs, elevators, the Internet, and the telephone; when exercising outdoors; and in the workplace and at home. The bottom line? Stay alert, act with confidence, and be prepared. A viewable/printable instructor's guide is available online. A Meridian Production. (26 minutes)

Paul Ehrlich and The Population Bomb

KQED

The human population is likely to double by the middle of the 21st century, soaring past 10 billion people. How will all these people survive? Will there be enough resources to meet everyone's needs or will there be massive social upheaval, famine, and rampant pollution? These questions have been a consuming passion for biologist and environmental pioneer Paul Ehrlich, who set out decades ago to persuade the world that continued and unchecked population growth would upset the balance of nature and further widen the gap between developed and developing nations. Based on Ehrlich's best-selling book, The Population Bomb, this program features compelling archival footage from around the world, as well as interviews with Ehrlich, his colleagues, and his critics. (60 minutes)

Visual History Testimonies

USC SHOAH FOUNDATION INSTITUTE

After filming Schindler’s List, Steven Spielberg established the Survivors of the Shoah Visual History Foundation with an urgent mission: to videotape and preserve the testimonies of Holocaust survivors and witnesses. This gripping program—a moving collection of some of the nearly 52,000 that comprise the Shoah Foundation archive—is an outstanding tool for promoting dialogue on the suffering caused by hatred and on approaches to building bridges of understanding and tolerance. (45 minutes)

Outbreak: Stopping SARS

Digital Rights Group Limited

"WHO Issues a Global Outbreak Alert" "Emergency Travel Advisory" "SARS Spreads Worldwide" When SARS first hit the headlines, it was poised to become a major pandemic. This program shows how vigilant medical professionals save countless lives by tracking and identifying emerging mystery viruses-and stopping them cold with shared knowledge and cutting-edge technology deployed on a global scale. Examination techniques for patients with unknown infectious illnesses are demonstrated, as are diagnostic laboratory tests. The mechanics of coronaviruses are addressed. (25 minutes)

Fast Food Techniques

Meridian Education

Fast food is everywhere these days, not only in popular national franchises, but in hotels and full-service restaurants as well. This video shows firsthand the techniques used in the fast food business: grilling, broiling, and frying. Each method is demonstrated and explained as safety tips are highlighted throughout. Various tools and procedures are also shown. There's even a special section on pizzas and Mexican food! Fast food jobs are a great entry to better jobs throughout the food services business. (14 min.) A Meridian Production.

Global Warming

Granada International Media

The history of Earth has been a history of temperature change; people and animals have historically moved to better climes, richer pastures, and areas of more abundant food. The problem now is that "somewhere else" is already occupied; meanwhile, temperatures appear to be rising, with foreseeably disastrous consequences. The gases in the air which cause the greenhouse effect have made life possible; too many gases, however, and catastrophe looms. Observation, historical records, and computer models lead to the conclusion that temperatures are rising, though no one can be certain how high they will go, or when, or what will happen. Low-lying areas will be under water, of course, as ice melts and sea levels rise; diseases and predators will proliferate; rains will increase in some parts of the world, while drought strikes elsewhere and mass starvation results. (26 minutes)

Auto Shop Safety

Beneficial Books & Video

Reinforcing concepts with helpful animation, this video provides crucial knowledge about accidents that can occur in automotive repair shops. The best ways to prevent them, and the smartest and safest steps to take when they happen, are explained. The video covers all major shop areas, including the stall, grease rack, front-end rack, tool room, and classroom. Running engines, open fuel lines, welding tools, moving cars, cars on lifts or jacks, and other shop hazards are illustrated, with detailed information on avoiding fires, explosions, asphyxiation, chemical burns, electric shock, and impact injuries. Hybrid vehicle technology is also explored. Correlates to all National CTE Organizational Standards (including the provisions of the Perkins Act). A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. A Shopware Production. Part 6 of the Safety and Technology Series. (21 minutes)

Child Care Safety

Dialogue Systems Inc

With over twenty-six million children per year suffering injuries from accidents, child care safety must become a major concern. This video discusses safety procedures and regulations within the child care facility, taking into account the ages of the children, the types of hazards, and the means of intervention. Also stressed is the need for cooperation between the parent/caregiver and the child care facility. A Meridian Production. (17 minutes)

Medical Mistakes: Taking a Cue from Aviation

NewsHour Productions

In order to save lives, emergency room procedures require teamwork and split-second timing-not unlike what goes on in an airplane cockpit. In this program, medical professionals watch a performance of Charlie Victor Romeo, a play based on a number of actual air disasters, and then implement the lessons from aviation by adopting a more systemic approach to safety. The video shows hospital staff performing dramatic reenactments of medical crises patterned on similar situations in airline emergencies and demonstrating where potentially deadly errors in patient care can occur. Dr. Donald M. Berwick, president and CEO of the Institute for Health Care Improvement, provides commentary. (26 minutes)

Interior Doors, Frame, and Trim

Meridian Education

This video highlights the methods and materials for installing doors, fitting trim around openings, and fitting trim at intersections of walls, floors, and ceilings. A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. Correlates to the Competencies and Objectives of the National Center for Construction Education & Research. A Shopware Production. (14 minutes)

Healing the Wounds: Nursing's Road to Recovery

University of Notre Dame

With the majority of nurses getting uncomfortably close to retirement, it is urgent that a new generation enter the ranks of the profession. This program looks at how nurses and other members of the healthcare industry are trying to attract more young women and men to the field, as well as at initiatives to restore respect for nursing as a career choice. Turning the nursing profession around will take educational and financial incentives, a willingness to incorporate new ideas, and time-but time is the one thing that is in very short supply. (29 minutes)

Misha: Recovery from a Serious Accident

Touch Productions

This is the powerful story of 16-year-old Misha Heselwood, and her successful fight to regain her life after being seriously injured. The program begins with Misha's hospitalization with severe brain injuries suffered in a car accident and follows Misha, her family, and the medical staff over a nine-month period, charting her recovery from coma as she re-learns how to walk, talk, eat, and eventually regain self-reliance and independence. The program also examines how the family of a recovering patient must cope with the emotional and financial pressures associated with the patient's recovery. (40 minutes)

Flight to Freedom: The Underground Railroad

WXXI Public Broadcasting Council

Between 1790 and 1860, thousands of slaves fled the South for liberation on the "Underground Railroad," a system of invisible tracks and anonymous conductors who gave shelter to fugitive slaves. Through interviews with national experts, and examination of archival records and artifacts, this program provides an overview of the underground movement. In addition to interviews with descendants of slaves, conductors, and abolitionists, the program includes examples of spirituals sung by slaves as part of the "code" system, and visits homes that were used as shelters. The program highlights Rochester, NY, which was at the heart of the railroad, where passengers were hidden by Frederick Douglass, Susan B. Anthony, Harriet Tubman, and many others. (109 minutes)

Family Violence: Breaking the Chain

WBZ-TV

This program looks at the effects of family violence on the abused and the abuser: at the danger that abused children will grow up to repeat the pattern of violence in their own relationships; at the problems of date violence; at the physical and emotional abuse women suffer at the hands of their husbands and lovers. While showing the benefits of therapy, it stresses the need of the abused for safety—through shelters, hotlines, and community assistance—from those who abuse them. (28 minutes)

Food Safety: From Market to Plate

Meridian Education

What's the best way to avoid salmonella, E. coli, and other dangerous food-borne bugs? Information! Use this fact-filled video to show your students how to buy, store, and prepare delicious food with their health-and the health of anyone who eats with them-firmly in mind. At the supermarket, in the kitchen, and at the dinner table, knowledge is the key to safety. A viewable/printable instructor's guide is available online. A Meridian Production. (17 minutes)

Digital Dark Age? Gambling with Humankind's Knowledge

German United Distributors

Compact and portable, digitized information is an attractive alternative to bulky books, analog media, and emulsion-based photographs-but can it stand the test of time? In this program, Stewart Brand, co-inventor of the TCP/IP Internet protocol, and others in the know assess the rapid proliferation of digitization; confront the alarming risk of massive data loss through technology obsolescence, platform incompatibilities, and storage media degradation; explore the potentially catastrophic impact of data loss on cultural identity; and outline some of the efforts being made to stave off a digital dark age. (53 minutes)

Flood Control

Granada Media

The lowland basis around Los Angeles contains the most extensive water conservation and flood control system in the world. In 1917, work began on a system of dams and improved channels to control the floodwaters entering the basin. This program looks at the way this system was built and the problems entailed in its design and construction. (20 minutes)

Ares and Eris: Quarrels of the Gods

John McGreevy Productions

The main event in Greek mythology was the Trojan War, in which thousands of mortals died, while the gods watched and laid wagers on the outcome. Among the war's prime movers were Ares, god of war, whose stone heart thrived on quarrels and wars; his sister Eris, whose name means discord; and her dolorous offspring Ponos (pain), Mahes (battles), Foni (murder), Dysnomia (anarchy), Limos (famine), and Lethe (oblivion). This program focuses on Troy, where Zeus banished Poseidon and Apollo, and on the Trojan War. We learn about Thetis and Peleus; the rivalry between Aphrodite, Hera, and Athene; Paris and Helen; Menelaus and Agamemnon's quarrel with Achilles; and the efforts of various Olympian gods to intercede for one side or the other. In the end, it is clear that whenever Ares and Eris are present, disaster is inevitable. (26 minutes)

Feast or Famine: Water Management and Food Production in China

Carlton International Media

"To manage the country, we must first control the waters," is an ancient Chinese saying that is more true today than ever. This program documents farmers' hardships-droughts that leave Shanxi Province bone-dry and floods that inundate the lands bordering the Yangtze River-and discusses the exacerbating effects of deforestation and urban growth. Also, potential remedies are showcased, including new dams, increased water conservation, sustainable agricultural practices, improved planting methods, genetic modification of crops, and the monumental South to North Water Transfer Project. (58 minutes)

Causes of Poverty

RTE Commercial Enterprises DAC

This program sets the stage for the coming disaster by examining the state of Ireland as the famine was about to begin, and explains why the humble potato had such a devastating effect. (26 minutes)

Space Invaders: Strategies for Life in a Crowd

ITEL Worldwide

In this program, the need for personal space is explored through the avoidance behaviors people employ to maintain a perceived distance from others, such as falling into a "middle-distance stare" in a crowded subway; the use of a proxy, like a jacket on a barstool, to reserve a place; the attitudes of drivers towards other cars on the road, which can lead to road rage; and the unconscious cooperation displayed in sharing public places. The phenomenon of crowd identity, in which the rules of personal space are willingly suspended, is also examined. (25 minutes)

Eat, Drink, and Be Wary: Women and the Dangers of Alcohol

ABC News

Alcohol consumption by the average woman?even in moderate amounts?has far more lasting effects than an equal amount imbibed by her male counterpart. Even if it is a single glass of wine, the effects on their respective physiology are very different: the female body absorbs alcohol faster and retains it up to twice as long as the male body, which has considerable implications both for social drinking and for driving while under the influence. This ABC News program illustrates these differences and discusses the potential hazards. (13 minutes)

When the Dust Settles: The Owens Lake Remediation Project

Straight-Up Television Productions

An excellent example of governmental and community cooperation in the face of long-standing legal enmity, this program explains how the Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power are working to eliminate hazardous concentrations of airborne dust from the Owens Lake lakebed-drained nearly dry to supply L.A. with water. The biggest remediation project of its kind in U.S. history, the Owens Lake initiative is using managed vegetation and shallow flooding to stabilize the region and bring its sky-high levels of air pollution back down to earth. (29 minutes)

The Nature of Fire

Allegro Productions.

A fire needs heat, fuel, and oxygen. This Science Screen Report examines that triangle of ingredients, and how scientists study it in order to combat-or harness-fire. With detailed examples of firefighting techniques, the program demonstrates the removal of heat from a class A blaze through the use of water or sprayed polymers, and the elimination of oxygen, a strategy used in fighting oil fires. The video concludes with a focus on the internal combustion engine and the oxyacetylene torch, two technological achievements that transform fire into a tool. A viewable/printable instructor's guide is available online. Correlates to National Science Education Standards. Produced in association with the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology and the Junior Engineering Technical Society. (22 minutes)

The United Nations: Working for Us All

United Nations

Nearly everyone on the planet knows of the United Nations, but far fewer understand the important functions it performs in our complicated world. Michael Douglas narrates this compelling introduction to the work of the organization. Outlining the UN's creation and history, and incorporating interviews with Secretary-General Kofi Annan and other prominent leaders, the program illustrates the UN's widespread efforts in peacekeeping, police training, land mine removal, election monitoring, disaster relief, and health initiatives to combat HIV/AIDS and other epidemics. The roles of UNICEF and other subgroups are also explored. A United Nations Production. (15 minutes)

Food Safety

Meridian Education

The simple fact is most food-borne illnesses can be avoided by applying common sense at every meal and snack break. This video illustrates how to shop for the freshest foods, store them wisely, and prepare them correctly. Topics include signs of freshness and contamination; proper storage in the refrigerator, freezer, and pantry; ways to safely thaw frozen foods; how to avoid cross-contamination; the optimal temperatures for cooking meats and poultry; and the right way to store and reheat leftovers. “Use by” and “sell by” dates and what they mean to consumers are also addressed. A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. Correlates to National Standards for Family and Consumer Sciences Education, National Health Education Standards, National Science Education Standards, and National Educational Technology Standards. A Meridian Production. (21 minutes)

Asbestos: Magic Mineral, Killer Dust

Danish Broadcasting Corporation

For nearly a hundred years, asbestos fibers were woven into the very fabric of commercial and residential life in North America and Europe-despite an industry awareness that asbestos dust is extremely dangerous. This program featuring Geoffrey Tweedale, author of Magic Mineral to Killer Dust, and environmental consultant Barry Castleman illuminates the dark history of flame-retardant asbestos: asbestosis fatalities, efforts by the asbestos industry to deflect criticism of its products, the scientific correlation of mesothelioma to asbestos exposure, and belated governmental regulation. Also, today's growing market for asbestos in developing countries is exposed. (29 minutes)

Basic Driving Tactics

Meridian Education

Can you operate 3,000 pounds of heavy machinery powered by continuous explosions? You must be able to, if you want to drive a car. NASCAR star David Reutimann explains the basics of automobile control in this video, guiding students from their first time behind the wheel to the essentials of driving and parking on public streets. Highlighting mental as well as physical preparation, the program covers starting up, accelerating, braking, shifting, steering, turning, and all the steps that go into safely handling a vehicle. Students will also learn the fundamental rules of the road, including how to read signs, signals, and surface markings. A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. Correlates to National Health Education Standards: Achieving Health Literacy; Joint Committee for National School Health Education and the American Cancer Society; and National Educational Technology Standards. A Meridian Production. (21 minutes)

Child Safety

American Public Television (APT)

This video teaches parents about a wide range of safety issues, such as how to prevent or deal with common accidents, in addition to larger concerns such as safety and security at school. (22 minutes)

Italy: Natural Hazards and Disasters

Agency for Instructional Technology

Why do communities take hold in areas prone to flooding, volcanic eruptions, and other catastrophes? This program profiles Italian cities that have suffered from natural disasters and why habitation has continued in those places. Touring flood-plagued Florence, its Arno River dam, and a Roman-style house near Pompeii, the program presents examples of how, throughout history, environmental dangers have taken a backseat to everyday human needs, until they can no longer be ignored. A viewable/printable instructor's guide-including geographical background information, extension activities, vocabulary handouts, and more-is available online. Correlates to National Geography Standards. (25 minutes)

Inequalities

Media4Math

Venice has been prone to flooding for hundreds of years, but with the city sinking and sea levels worldwide rising, the situation in the 21st century is becoming dire. This program uses the design for a moveable floodgate, to be activated automatically when waters reach a critical level, to illustrate mathematical inequalities. Inequalities are also demonstrated by calculating the mpg of a hybrid and a gas-engine vehicle, factoring in both city and highway driving, to determine which is really more fuel efficient. Part of the series Algebra Applications. (20 minutes)

Logarithmic Functions

Media4Math

How many loud rock concerts could a teen attend before suffering permanent damage to the eardrums? In this program the risk of hearing loss from prolonged exposure to loud sounds is calculated using logarithmic functions. The program also explains the relationship between exponential and logarithmic functions by looking at the 1998 Papua New Guinea earthquake. The quake resulted in a devastating tsunami because its magnitude, measured logarithmically, caused an exponentially large amount of energy to be released. Part of the series Algebra Applications. (20 minutes)

Breaking Point (Modern Marvels)

Modern Marvels

This episode of Modern Marvels examines points of failure in ultraslow motion. We examine the effects of crashes on cars, trucks, and the crash-test dummies inside. Underwriter’s Laboratories fire rounds at bulletproof glass until it breaks, and we discover how long it will take experts to breach a safe using more and more powerful tools. Arizona State University experiments to find the breaking points of steel, concrete, and even Kevlar jet engine containment systems. Distributed by A&E Television Networks. (45 minutes)

Terror in Tuscaloosa-Tornados Ravage Alabama: In the Line of Duty, Volume 14

In the Line of Duty

During the last days of April 2011, the United States experienced one of the worst tornado outbreaks in its history. This program looks at the public safety response to such a catastrophe, interviewing the officers involved and asking what lessons there are to be learned. Crucial information on search and rescue, crowd control, looting and loss prevention, dealing with the media, and more is provided. Part of the series In the Line of Duty, Volume 14. (80 minutes)

Wildlife Conservation: Travel Wild

Looking Glass International

As climate change intensifies globally, Australia is hit with one of the worst environmental disasters it has ever seen: ferocious bushfires that rip through the countryside, killing hundreds of people and devastating tens of thousands of acres of natural forests. Host Lin Sutherland travels to Victoria to show how these fires affect wildlife. She then teams up with the amazing rescue crews of Wildlife Victoria to try to bring some hope to the devastated region. Part of the series Travel Wild, Season 1. (26 minutes)

Big Alaska: Shane Untamed

National Geographic

In this episode of Shane Untamed , Shane O heads to Kodiak Island to get a taste of all things big in Alaska. Salmon fishing is big on the Emerald Isle; Kodiak bears are the biggest brown bears in North America; and of course, you can’t get much bigger than whales. Shane O sets out to experience all three, with some surprises along the way.

Assisting the Patient with Self-Administration of Medication

Nevco Educational Video Inc

Designed for assisted living facilities and nursing homes alike, this important program reviews the role of the nursing assistant in helping residents with self-medication. The most common routes of medication administration are also addressed. Designated for 4 contact hours of continuing nursing education. (35 minutes)

No Place Like Home: Management of the Client's Home

Nevco Educational Video Inc

Household management is a skill that everyone should know. Everyday activities such as home organization, housecleaning, laundry, and chores are essential for a happy home life, but these can all be daunting when one is first starting out. Designed for health care professionals who regularly visit clients’ homes and help in daily living routines, this program demonstrates how to conduct a home safety check, how to establish relationships with a client and their family, and basic meal preparation and safety. Driving home the importance of both home organizational and interpersonal skills, the video provides real-world examples in an easy-to-understand format to help professionals bring outstanding care to their clients. Meets Florida state requirements for nursing home staff. Designated for 2 contact hours of continuing nursing education. (24 minutes)

Money and Speed: Inside the Flash Crash

NPO/Netherlands Public Broadcasting

On May 6, 2010, the Dow Jones took a dramatic nosedive but recovered 20 minutes later. Now known as the 2010 Flash Crash, the incident left financial players and Wall Street commentators agape. What triggered the economic tsunami, and could it happen again? In this program, a data analyst, a fund manager, and others explain the computerized trading that precipitated the historic Flash Crash. Mathematician Paul Wilmott is wary of this algorithmic method that replaces human decision making, while fund manager Rishi Narang supports it. The video includes commentary from computer-historian George Dyson and from Gregg Berman, the SEC regulator who led the investigation into the Flash Crash. (50 minutes)

Messenger: Mission to Mercury

American Museum Of Natural History

The MESSENGER orbiter’s January 2008 flyby of the planet Mercury was historic. The last time a spacecraft visited was 1975, and it only mapped half the planet. MESSENGER is now sending back a complete picture of Mercury, shedding light on its geological history. But the ongoing mission will return much more than images. Its data on the planet’s core, magnetic field, composition, and other attributes will help scientists answer pressing questions about the evolution of the terrestrial planets and even the Solar System itself. In this science bulletin, the MESSENGER science team reacts as the orbiter’s first images of Mercury roll in. From the American Museum of Natural History.

Quakes from Space: Studying Earthquakes in the Satellite Age

American Museum Of Natural History

In recent years, scientists have begun using satellite technology to study earthquakes from space. By monitoring the tiniest movements of the Earth’s crust, they are zeroing in on the spots where strain is building up and the crust will most likely snap. As this science bulletin illustrates, these efforts could help California residents protect the areas at greatest risk before the next big quake strikes. From the American Museum of Natural History.

Eliminating Workplace Bullying

ClickView Pty Limited

Bullying is ongoing, repeated aggressive behavior. In the past, such behavior was sometimes accepted in initiations and other hazing efforts. Organizations need to act to eliminate bullying, which can have serious consequences both for the individual and the company. Topics in this video include What is workplace bullying?, Who are the victims of bullying?, What are the effects of bullying?, What can organizations do?, What can a victim do?, Am I a bully?, and How do you manage a bully? Viewable/printable educational materials are available online. (14 minutes)

Feeling Pain

Ebix Inc.

The pain receptors in your skin detect tissue damage. For example, when a bee stings, your peripheral nerves send a pain signal to your brain, which analyzes the pain signal.

Georgia Officer Shot in Face Returns Fire: In the Line of Duty, Volume 12

In the Line of Duty

A Georgia officer shot in the face is able, amazingly, to return fire after keeping his subject from getting his backup gun. Contains graphic crime-related violence. Some language may be offensive. Part of the series In the Line of Duty, Volume 12. (31 minutes)

Moyers & Company: On Winner-Take-All Politics

Doctoroff Media Group

Is having a vast gap between rich and poor an accidental, unavoidable part of modern economics—or is the disparity politically engineered? In this edition of Moyers & Company, Bill Moyers speaks with Jacob Hacker and Paul Pierson, who argue in Winner-Take-All Politics: How Washington Made the Rich Richer and Turned Its Back on the Middle Class that government policies have been deliberately restructured to favor the wealthy. The program includes Senate-hearing testimony by a middle class American about the impact of hard times on families, a trip to Occupy Wall Street and a Moyers essay on how the Occupy movement reflects a widespread belief that Washington no longer works for ordinary people. Broadcast dates: January 13, 2012; March 2, 2012; and November 2, 2012. (57 minutes)

Moyers & Company: Hurricanes and Democracy

Doctoroff Media Group

Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc on the East Coast, but Naomi Klein says that the tragic destruction can also be the catalyst for the transformation of politics and our economy. In this edition of Moyers & Company, the author of the international best seller The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism joins Bill to discuss hurricanes, climate change, and democracy. Klein has been in New York visiting the devastated areas—including those where Occupy Sandy volunteers are unfolding new models of relief—as part of her reporting for a new book and film on climate change and the future. “Let’s rebuild by actually getting at the root causes,” Klein tells Bill. “You know, dream big.” Broadcast date: November 16, 2012. (36 minutes)

Pipeline Shutdown: World's Toughest Fixes

National Geographic

North of Fairbanks, in the middle of the tundra, a crew prepares to cut into the Trans Alaska Pipeline (TAPS) while 800 miles of oil continues to course through its arteries. The threat of an oil spill looms large if the weak link in the chain is not removed. The stakes are sky high: 36 hours, 100 crew members, and five million dollars. Every second that the pipeline is out of commission means mega bucks down the drain. But holding back the force of 11 million gallons of oil is far from simple; there’s usually only one shutdown a year because it’s such a bear of an operation. Working under the midnight sun alongside a seasoned team of Alaskan workers, Riley participates in a tightly orchestrated surgery where everyone has to be in the right place, with the right tool, at exactly the right time—or else. A National Geographic Production. (50 minutes)

Prelinger Archives: Building the Golden Gate Bridge

Prelinger Archives

This film documents each phase of the Golden Gate Bridge construction in the 1930s. Produced by Bethlehem Steel, it includes engineering diagrams, explanations of construction techniques and structural design, project timelines, and stock shots of the completed bridge. (27 minutes)

External Factors Affecting Business: Natural Disasters

ClickView Pty Limited

All businesses are exposed to some level of risk, but when a natural disaster strikes, an incident that occurs in seconds can take years to recover from. The 2011 earthquakes in Christchurch, New Zealand and the 2009 bushfires in Victoria, Australia demonstrated how devastating natural disasters can be for small businesses. This investigative-style program explores the human cost as well as key logistical aspects for businesses affected by natural disasters. The video covers damage assessment, dealing with insurers, monitoring finances, reopening, and creating an emergency preparedness plan. Produced in Australia. A viewable/printable worksheet is available online. (24 minutes)

What Is Science Doing to Predict Natural Disasters? Ever Wondered? (Series 1)

Scorpion TV

In this episode, host John Watt tackles the titans of Mother Nature: the earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanoes that have shaped the very bedrock of New Zealand. Through a series of intelligent interviews, explosive field testing, and gritty archival footage, viewers will see what science is doing to demystify Earth's biggest natural phenomena. A part of Ever Wondered? (Series 1). (22 minutes)

Trenching and Excavation Safety: OSHA Guidelines from the National Association of Homebuilders

National Association of Home Builders

Reducing accidents and injuries related to trenching and excavation on jobsites begins with proper training. This video shows how to safely perform trenching and excavation operations in residential construction. Identifying common hazards and workplace errors, the video outlines the general requirements for complying with OSHA’s excavation standards and identifies key injury-prevention measures. It can be used as an introductory or refresher training tool and is based directly on OSHA construction regulations and industry best practices. Specific topics covered include the dangers associated with trench and excavation work, soil types, protective systems (sloping, shielding, and shoring), rules for sloping excavation walls, the importance of inspections, and an overview of basic safe work practices. (31 minutes)

El sur

Ente Público Radiotelevisión

In this story, a descendant of famous ancestors dreams of more heroic times ... until a serious accident takes him to the doors of death, where the past and the present mingle-and where he meets his final destiny. An RTVE Production. (Spanish, 58 minutes)

The Applications of Space Technology

Kodansha

This program covers both scientific and and utility satellites. Geostationary utility satellites include communication, meteorological, and broadcasting satellites; the science satellites cover an almost limitless range, from Explorer 1's discovery of the Van Allen Belt in 1958, to the discovery of solar wind and the gradual solution to the mystery of the polar auroras; Landsat, the Earth observation satellites, provide information for land utilization, water resource management, resource exploration, oceanic survey, and environmental monitoring. The program also covers such spin-off technologies as space suit material, high-temperature fire-fighting materials, nonflammable paper and fabrics, new insulating materials, vacuum refrigeration, and the energy-saving "Tech House." (28 minutes)

First Aid Basics: Knowing What to Do in an Emergency

Films for the Humanities & Sciences

First, call 911. This program shows viewers how to respond to common medical emergencies while waiting for professional help to arrive. With demonstrations and commentary from an experienced paramedic throughout, each section describes trauma situations or symptoms of distress and the best way to address them. The video also includes relevant advice on topics such as giving yourself the Heimlich maneuver, using an epi-pen on someone having an allergic food reaction, performing CPR in tandem with a defibrillator, and what to do at the scene of a car accident. Sections include First Steps of First Aid, Heart Attacks, Strokes, Broken Bones and Cuts, Burns, Diabetic Emergencies, Seizures, Asthma Attacks and Anaphylactic Reaction, Choking, Drowning, and Head Injuries. A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. A Films for the Humanities & Sciences Production. (34 minutes)

Health, Safety, and Security in the Hospitality Industry

ClickView Pty Limited

Being a part of the hospitality industry can be a rewarding experience, but it can also mean working in an environment that poses safety hazards to staff and patrons alike. This program reviews health, safety, and security concerns unique to the hospitality industry, explains how to handle them, and offers ways to reduce the likelihood of them occurring at all. Emphasizing the importance of following workplace procedures, the video advises viewers on the types of accidents they are most likely to encounter, and makes the point that everyone, from the newest employee up to the site manager, is responsible for maintaining a safe workplace. A viewable/printable worksheet is available online. (17 minutes)

Episode 2: New York, 1825-1865: Order and Disorder (New York: A Documentary Film by Ric Burns)

American Experience

This episode of New York: A Documentary Film details New York's enormous growth as a booming commercial center and multi-ethnic port, and the mounting tensions that set the stage for the nation's bloodiest riot. Filmmaker Ric Burns examines how New York City swelled into the nation's greatest industrial metropolis as a massive wave of German and Irish immigration turned the city into one of the world's most complex urban environments, bringing with it a host of new social problems. The program reveals how the city's artists, innovators and leaders, from poet Walt Whitman to Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux (the designers of Central Park) grappled with the city's growing conflicts—which culminated in the catastrophic Civil War Draft Riots of 1863. Part of the series New York: A Documentary Film. Distributed by PBS Distribution. (120 minutes)

Electronics (Boneyard)

A&E

Our lives depend on the power of electricity. Cell phones; computers; televisions; toasters: every one of our electronic devices contains a number of both toxic and reusable materials. Heavy metals and batteries are potentially very damaging to our environment. But what happens to these items after they are broken, worn out, or obsolete? This episode of Boneyard looks at the afterlife of electronics. This innovative look at the ultimate in “reuse, recycle, reduce” reveals some surprising items that are repurposed and reconditioned. Distributed by A&E Television Networks. (45 minutes)

Sleepiness: When Your Brain Has a Mind of Its Own

Andana Films

Although it might not be a crime to operate a motor vehicle when sleep-deprived, the truth is that a drowsy driver is just as dangerous as a drunk one. The impact of sleepiness on young minds in the classroom is alarming, too—and it’s staggering to think of the productivity lost when workers nod off on the job. This program looks at how the brain succumbs to sleep and how that process might be better managed, or even prevented, using specially developed tools and treatments. Introducing the concept of hypovigilance while outlining the role of the thalamus in sensory perception and the significance of circadian rhythms in daily life, the film follows the work of accident-analysis experts and visits a lab combining cognitive neuroscience with driving simulators. Meanwhile, a biologist describes his study of “time shifts” and how exposure to various colors, especially blue, can enhance alertness. The result is a fascinating look at the intersection of physiology, neurology, safety research, and the improvement of human efficiency. (Portions with English subtitles, 53 minutes)

Nigeria: Endless Oil Spills

Journeyman Pictures

Over the years, Nigeria has become an economy based almost entirely on the mining of crude oil. But having a single economic focus has not kept the country safe from violent rifts and factionalism—indeed, rebel groups have regularly battled the government for control of oil pipelines while attacking the installations of foreign oil companies. Meanwhile, those companies often came up short in their obligations to maintain and repair the infrastructure that keeps oil flowing. This film illustrates what resulted from the chaos, both military and corporate, that engulfed Nigeria’s foremost industry between 2003 and 2009: case after case of oil spilling from a damaged pipeline, with tremendous commercial and ecological ramifications. In retrospect, is sabotage largely to blame, or are the aloof, profit-driven corporations? Is the conflict really over now? It depends on whom you ask—but this documentary faces the issue head-on as it searches for answers. (Portions with English subtitles, 22 minutes)

The Space Shuttle: A Horizon Guide

BBC Worldwide Learning

After more than 30 years of missions, America’s space shuttle program concluded when the final orbiter took to the skies for the last time in 2011. Its story has been characterized by incredible triumphs, but blighted by devastating tragedies. This unique and poignant program brings together coverage from three decades of the BBC television series Horizon to present a biography of the space shuttle program and to ask what its legacy will be. Will it be remembered as an impressive part of human space exploration, or as fatally flawed? A BBC Production. (59 minutes)

Workplace Relationships: Playing Your Part

ClickView Pty Limited

Daily life at just about any jobsite involves regular contact with colleagues. Having effective staff-member interaction is essential for an organization’s productivity and morale, and for individual job satisfaction. Using dramatized scenarios, this program investigates the workplace relationships among seven coworkers who are collaborating on a new system of customer service management. Topics covered include the role of communication in getting along with others, contributing to activities such as projects and meetings, and dealing effectively with conflict. A viewable/printable worksheet is available online. (20 minutes)

Health and Safety Issues in ICT

ClickView Pty Limited

Information and Communication Technology is used so constantly for both work and play that it’s easy to forget about the dangers it can pose in the form of back pain, eye strain, or simply tripping over a tangle of cluttered cables. This program discusses health and safety issues pertaining to the use of ICT, covering topics such as ergonomics, the positioning of computer hardware, keyboarding and mousing, and problems that can arise from not stopping to take breaks. The video includes a range of exercises designed to prevent injury. A viewable/printable worksheet is available online. (19 minutes)

Down . . . But Not Out! A Look at Situational Poverty

Lathika International Film & Entertainment

For many Americans, the threat of sudden poverty has less to do with the nation’s overall economy than it does with personal circumstances. This program discusses the hard facts of situational poverty with a focus on the four most common triggers: job loss, the fastest way to become impoverished; health issues, such as severe injury or long-term illness; the loss of a spouse through divorce or death; and natural disasters. The program also talks about where to turn for help and provides supportive words of hope. People in the grip of situational poverty may be down, but they aren’t out! A part of the series Poverty in America. (Original series title: The 51st State.) (55 minutes)

Drinking Responsibly

Benjamin Cummings

Alcohol, the most widely used psychoactive drug in the United States, contributes to approximately 100,000 deaths annually?fatalities that could very likely be prevented through education and treatment. This program is designed to promote a deeper understanding of the drinking problem in America, particularly among students on college campuses. The immediate and long-term behavioral and physiological effects of alcohol consumption are discussed as well, including blood alcohol concentration and alcohol absorption rates. (29 minutes)

Constance of Rabastens

David Wesley

An illiterate common woman, Constance of Rabastens' visions of the apocalypse and prophecies of the coming of the Antichrist resulted in her imprisonment at the hands of the Inquisition and the Archbishop of Toulouse. In this program, McMaster University's Madeleine Jeay places Constance of Rabastens in the historical context of the tumultuous 15th century, including the Hundred Years' War, the French Civil War, the struggle between the Avignon Pope and the Pope in Rome, and frequent famines that decimated the common people. (24 minutes)

Food Sensitivities: Allergy and Intolerance

Meridian Education

Food allergies or intolerance can mean anything from minor discomfort or inconvenience to a life-threatening situation. This informative program explains the difference between food allergy and food intolerance and examines the eight most common food allergens. Symptoms of food allergy or intolerance are given, as well as ways they can be relieved. The video also covers the creation of a response plan in case of a severe allergic reaction. A Meridian Production. (10 minutes)