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By serving up a variety of sobering statistics, this video provides a "crash course" on the perils of drinking and driving. In addition, two separate dramatizations involving "Bob" and "Marcy" take the viewer along on their high road to handcuffs as they're arrested for Driving Under the Influence. The video also trashes some common myths about drinking alcohol, demonstrates a number of visual signs that people exhibit when DUI, closely examines WHY...
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While landing in Lakehurst, New Jersey, on May 6, 1937, the German zeppelin Hindenburg burst into flames. A large crowd had gathered to witness the landing of the world's largest rigid airship, which was also seen as a symbol of Nazi propaganda. Investigation determined that atmospheric electricity had ignited flammable hydrogen gas leaking from the airship's balloon.
3) Rocket Men
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An inspirational portrayal of the triumphs and tragedies punctuating the first 50 years of NASA's manned missions. From the pioneering Mercury launches to the daring Gemini project, the program reveals the epic behind the scenes struggle that ultimately carried men to the Moon. Charting an adventure that culminates in the majestic space shuttle and the missions of today, Rocket Men goes beyond the hardware to focus on the men and women who are prepared...
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This program brings the real-life consequences of mixing alcohol with driving into the classroom. Hard-hitting footage helps young adults realize the consequences of drunk driving, for the victim and the driver. Bereaved parents and friends, permanently disabled victims, and young inmates convicted of vehicular homicide explore the relationship between alcohol, death, and prison. Members of MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving), SADD (Students Against...
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Even if you're a safe driver, car accidents are an inevitable part of life. The average driver will go through three to four accidents in a lifetime. And when an accident happens, all drivers involved have certain responsibilities. This video covers preparedness for an accident, driver responsibilities (legal and ethical) when one occurs, what steps to follow immediately after the accident and in the days that follow, and an explanation of the insurance...
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In 1984, the city of Bhopal in India was the site of one of the world's most devastating chemical disasters. Over the ten years since the gas leak from the Union Carbide factory, the death toll stands at 20,000 and more than 600,000 personal injury suits have been filed. Although the signs of the poisoning are still clearly visible on the streets and people are still dying in scores, the victims have received little compensation for their suffering....
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Documents the Department of Energy, Department of Defense, Federal Emergency Management Agency, and State of California response to a simulated nuclear weapon accident near a hypothetical California town. This video summarizes the highlights of six days of field exercise play, involving over 600 accident response personnel. Note: This historical recording may contain variations in audio and video quality based on the limitations of the original source...
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After the success of landing a man on the Moon, meeting JFK's challenge, NASA confronted the near disaster of Apollo 13, which was avoided by human intelligence and ingenuity. After four more successful lunar landings, NASA re-engineered the program. The STS Shuttle was used in the construction of the International Space Station, but disaster struck when Challenger exploded, killing the crew, including teacher Christa McAuliffe. A redesigned shuttle,...
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Backpacks and kids go together like peanut butter and jelly-but when a pack exceeds ten percent of a child's total body weight, it poses a health risk. This insightful program looks at how to select a good backpack, guidelines for determining how heavy is "too heavy," and the best way to load a backpack. Interviews with pediatricians, who outline potential hazards such as spinal injury, are included as well. This video provides a concise overview...
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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.
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This program shows why repeat drunk driving offenders are still on our roads, endangering our lives. On the street, a man caught driving drunk three times insists that he is being harassed and does not have a drinking problem. In a hospital, we visit a 16-year-old victim, run down by a repeat drunk driver, on a breathing machine, fighting for his life. In a courtroom, we see a four-time repeat DUI offender getting sentenced to 48 hours in jail. The...
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This program teaches parents how to select and properly use the car seats they'll need as their child grows from newborn through toddler size. With car crashes being the number one cause of death for children aged two and up - largely due to the lack or improper use of a car seat or seat belt - the information shown here is vital for children's car-riding safety. This video demonstrates infant-only, convertible, and toddler seats. To learn about car-seat...
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This program provides important car-safety information for parents with children aged four and up. With car crashes being the number one cause of death for children aged two and up - largely due to the lack or improper use of a car seat or seat belt - the information shown here is vital for children's car-riding safety. This video explains the proper use of booster seats and seat belts. To learn about car-seat safety exclusively for infants and toddlers,...
19) Child safety
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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.
20) Zeppelins
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This video clip contains footage of the Graf Zeppelin (10/25/28, New York) and the Hindenburg disaster ( 5/6/37, Lakehurst, New Jersey).