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10 Things You Don't Know About, Season 3, Episode 4, Edison vs Tesla
directed by Stuart Chait, 1980-; presented by Henry Rollins, 1961-; produced by Mary Courtney, fl. 2004-2016 and Henry Rollins, 1961-, Asylum Entertainment, in 10 Things You Don't Know About, Season 3, Episode 4 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2014), 43 mins
In "10 Things You Don't Know About", punk rock icon Henry Rollins uncovers crazy twists and tidbits behind the historical tales, figures, and places you only thought you knew. Whether he's analyzing centuries-old documents at the National Archives or exploring the inside of a dead gangster's speakeasy, he's on a m...
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directed by Stuart Chait, 1980-; presented by Henry Rollins, 1961-; produced by Mary Courtney, fl. 2004-2016 and Henry Rollins, 1961-, Asylum Entertainment, in 10 Things You Don't Know About, Season 3, Episode 4 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2014), 43 mins
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In "10 Things You Don't Know About", punk rock icon Henry Rollins uncovers crazy twists and tidbits behind the historical tales, figures, and places you only thought you knew. Whether he's analyzing centuries-old documents at the National Archives or exploring the inside of a dead gangster's speakeasy, he's on a mission to discover the info every casual history fan needs to know.
Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla are two of the most famous minds in...
In "10 Things You Don't Know About", punk rock icon Henry Rollins uncovers crazy twists and tidbits behind the historical tales, figures, and places you only thought you knew. Whether he's analyzing centuries-old documents at the National Archives or exploring the inside of a dead gangster's speakeasy, he's on a mission to discover the info every casual history fan needs to know.
Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla are two of the most famous minds in American History... yet their lives and work are filled with facts you'd never even imagine.
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Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Mary Courtney, fl. 2004-2016, Henry Rollins, 1961-, Asylum Entertainment
Author / Creator
Stuart Chait, 1980-, Henry Rollins, 1961-
Date Published / Released
2014
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
10 Things You Don't Know About
Person Discussed
Mark Twain, 1835-1910, Thomas Edison, 1847-1931, Nikola Tesla, 1856-1943
Topic / Theme
Industry, Electricity, Rivalry, Innovation and invention, Trade and Commerce, Science and Technology, Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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60 Minutes, Hands Off The Wheel
presented by Bill Whitaker, fl. 1961-2015; produced by Marc E. Lieberman, fl. 2013-2015, Columbia Broadcasting System, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), 2015), 13 mins
A report on the advancement of self-driving cars powered by a form of artificial intelligence. In Silicon Valley, Bill Whitaker takes a test drive in the Mercedes-Benz self-driving automobile and sits inside Google’s version of the driverless car. Unlike current cars, the issues consumers will face with self-dri...
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presented by Bill Whitaker, fl. 1961-2015; produced by Marc E. Lieberman, fl. 2013-2015, Columbia Broadcasting System, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), 2015), 13 mins
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A report on the advancement of self-driving cars powered by a form of artificial intelligence. In Silicon Valley, Bill Whitaker takes a test drive in the Mercedes-Benz self-driving automobile and sits inside Google’s version of the driverless car. Unlike current cars, the issues consumers will face with self-driving cars will be related to cybersecurity and privacy. The car industry plans to automate the driving experience feature-by-feature fi...
A report on the advancement of self-driving cars powered by a form of artificial intelligence. In Silicon Valley, Bill Whitaker takes a test drive in the Mercedes-Benz self-driving automobile and sits inside Google’s version of the driverless car. Unlike current cars, the issues consumers will face with self-driving cars will be related to cybersecurity and privacy. The car industry plans to automate the driving experience feature-by-feature first, before a driverless car is introduced to the market. Mercedes-Benz shared their vision for a car in the year 2030, the F015, a design where the driver turns its back to the steering wheel. (Includes an excerpt from an Infiniti ad) Includes interviews with: Ralf Herrtwich, director of driver assistance and chassis systems at Daimler AG/Mercedes-Benz; Chris Urmson, director self-driving cars at Google; Jaime Waydo, systems engineer at Google; Peter Lehmann, engineer at Daimler AG/Mercedes-Benz; and Mark Rosekind, Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
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Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
News story
Contributor
Marc E. Lieberman, fl. 2013-2015, Columbia Broadcasting System
Author / Creator
Bill Whitaker, fl. 1961-2015
Date Published / Released
2015
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)
Series
60 Minutes
Topic / Theme
Automotive technology, Artificial intelligence
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2015 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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60 Minutes, Lost In The Bermuda Triangle
presented by Scott Pelley, 1957-; produced by Miles Doran, fl. 2010-2016 and Patricia Shevlin, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by Scott Pelley, 1957-, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), 2016), 12 mins
A report on the worst U.S. maritime disaster in 35 years, the sinking of the cargo ship El Faro, that left 33 dead when it sank in the Atlantic Ocean during Hurricane Joaquin in October of 2015. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) conducted its investigation of the vessel and allowed 60 MINUTES to broa...
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presented by Scott Pelley, 1957-; produced by Miles Doran, fl. 2010-2016 and Patricia Shevlin, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by Scott Pelley, 1957-, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), 2016), 12 mins
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A report on the worst U.S. maritime disaster in 35 years, the sinking of the cargo ship El Faro, that left 33 dead when it sank in the Atlantic Ocean during Hurricane Joaquin in October of 2015. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) conducted its investigation of the vessel and allowed 60 MINUTES to broadcast footage of the sunken cargo ship. Includes interviews with: Captain Gregg Baumann, Navy supervisor of salvage and diving; Tom Rot...
A report on the worst U.S. maritime disaster in 35 years, the sinking of the cargo ship El Faro, that left 33 dead when it sank in the Atlantic Ocean during Hurricane Joaquin in October of 2015. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) conducted its investigation of the vessel and allowed 60 MINUTES to broadcast footage of the sunken cargo ship. Includes interviews with: Captain Gregg Baumann, Navy supervisor of salvage and diving; Tom Roth-Roffy, NTSB investigator; Charles Kapica, chief sonar operator; and families of crew on El Faro: Glen Jackson, whose brother Jack died; Tinisha Thomas, whose husband Shawn died; Tina Riehm, whose husband Jeremie died; Deb Roberts, whose son Michael Holland died; and Frank Pusatere, whose son Richard Pusatere died.
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Field of Study
Criminal Justice & Public Safety
Content Type
News story
Contributor
Miles Doran, fl. 2010-2016, Patricia Shevlin, Columbia Broadcasting System
Author / Creator
Scott Pelley, 1957-
Date Published / Released
2016
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)
Series
60 Minutes
Person Discussed
Charles Kapica, Tom Roth-Roffy, Gregg Baumann
Topic / Theme
Natural disasters, Criminal investigations, Ships, Disaster victims
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2016 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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60 Minutes, The Coming Swarm
presented by David Martin, 1943-; produced by Mary Walsh, fl. 1979, Columbia Broadcasting System, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), 2017), 13 mins
A report on the Pentagon’s development of autonomous drones, which are given a mission by humans but which then figure out on their own how to carry it out. Includes an interview with Dr. Will Roper of the Pentagon, and comments by Marine Captain Jim Pineiro; Tim Faltemier, biometrics researcher; Lt. Cmdr. Rolli...
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presented by David Martin, 1943-; produced by Mary Walsh, fl. 1979, Columbia Broadcasting System, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), 2017), 13 mins
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A report on the Pentagon’s development of autonomous drones, which are given a mission by humans but which then figure out on their own how to carry it out. Includes an interview with Dr. Will Roper of the Pentagon, and comments by Marine Captain Jim Pineiro; Tim Faltemier, biometrics researcher; Lt. Cmdr. Rollie Wicks; U.S. Navy; General Paul Selva, Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Scott Littlefield, program manager for the U.S. Navy’s...
A report on the Pentagon’s development of autonomous drones, which are given a mission by humans but which then figure out on their own how to carry it out. Includes an interview with Dr. Will Roper of the Pentagon, and comments by Marine Captain Jim Pineiro; Tim Faltemier, biometrics researcher; Lt. Cmdr. Rollie Wicks; U.S. Navy; General Paul Selva, Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Scott Littlefield, program manager for the U.S. Navy’s Sea Hunter (autonomous ship) program.
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Field of Study
Science
Content Type
News story
Contributor
Mary Walsh, fl. 1979, Columbia Broadcasting System
Author / Creator
David Martin, 1943-
Date Published / Released
2017
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)
Series
60 Minutes
Person Discussed
Will Roper
Topic / Theme
Technology, Drone aircraft
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2017 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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787 Taken Out of Service
(London, England: ITN Source, 2013), 1 min
In this video, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner is taken out of service following an incident on January 7, 2013, at Boston's Logan International Airport. A Boeing 787 operated by Japan Airlines caught fire after the a battery on the aircraft overheated.
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(London, England: ITN Source, 2013), 1 min
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In this video, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner is taken out of service following an incident on January 7, 2013, at Boston's Logan International Airport. A Boeing 787 operated by Japan Airlines caught fire after the a battery on the aircraft overheated.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
News story
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
ITN Source
Topic / Theme
Aviation technology, Engineering
Copyright Message
Copyright © ITN Source
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3-D Printing for Space Exploration
produced by Jean Yves Chainon, fl. 2017, New York Times Company (New York, NY: The New York Times 360, 2017), 2 mins
Branch Technology is developing a 3-D printing process that can build structures on Mars. Step into their Tennessee workspace in 360 degrees.
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produced by Jean Yves Chainon, fl. 2017, New York Times Company (New York, NY: The New York Times 360, 2017), 2 mins
Description
Branch Technology is developing a 3-D printing process that can build structures on Mars. Step into their Tennessee workspace in 360 degrees.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
360VR
Contributor
Jean Yves Chainon, fl. 2017, New York Times Company
Date Published / Released
2017
Publisher
The New York Times 360
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2017 New York Times Company
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5G and Wireless Communication for Beginners
produced by PACKT Publishing (Birmingham, England: PACKT Publishing, 2020), 2 hours 37 mins
5G, the fifth generation of wireless mobile communication, has taken 2019 by storm! Some people are setting optimistic expectations, some are making ridiculous theories, while others are awaiting any and every update about 5G. If we look at a few decades in the past, 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G have changed our social, pro...
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produced by PACKT Publishing (Birmingham, England: PACKT Publishing, 2020), 2 hours 37 mins
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5G, the fifth generation of wireless mobile communication, has taken 2019 by storm! Some people are setting optimistic expectations, some are making ridiculous theories, while others are awaiting any and every update about 5G. If we look at a few decades in the past, 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G have changed our social, professional, and personal lives drastically. Yet 5G is expected to be the biggest game-changer of all, which is amazing but not surprisin...
5G, the fifth generation of wireless mobile communication, has taken 2019 by storm! Some people are setting optimistic expectations, some are making ridiculous theories, while others are awaiting any and every update about 5G. If we look at a few decades in the past, 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G have changed our social, professional, and personal lives drastically. Yet 5G is expected to be the biggest game-changer of all, which is amazing but not surprising! This course will take you through the history of previous versions and give you a sneak-peek into 5G technology. The course starts with 1G, the first generation of wireless telecom, and takes key topics from every consequent update, such as 2G, 3G, and 4G. You will learn the intent behind each update, their frequencies, and how they were able to shape the world of wireless technology. Towards the end, you will understand in detail what’s new in 5G and explore the job roles that this new technology will bring. By the end of this course, you will have explored the history of previous wireless telecom technologies and will have gained the fundamental knowledge of 5G wireless technology. All resources and code files are placed here: https://github.com/PacktPublishing/5G-and-Wireless-Communication-for-Beginners
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Global Issues
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Instructional material
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PACKT Publishing
Date Published / Released
2020
Publisher
PACKT Publishing
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Abegweit
directed by Serge Morin; produced by Pierre Bernier and Diane Poitras, National Film Board of Canada (National Film Board of Canada, 1998), 1 hour 12 mins
This documentary provides an in-depth look into the design and construction of the Confederation Bridge, an important link between Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick. Though the bridge was originally opposed by environmentalists and fishermen, the structure has increased access to Prince Edward Island as a to...
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directed by Serge Morin; produced by Pierre Bernier and Diane Poitras, National Film Board of Canada (National Film Board of Canada, 1998), 1 hour 12 mins
Description
This documentary provides an in-depth look into the design and construction of the Confederation Bridge, an important link between Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick. Though the bridge was originally opposed by environmentalists and fishermen, the structure has increased access to Prince Edward Island as a tourist destination.
Field of Study
Art & Architecture
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Pierre Bernier, Diane Poitras, National Film Board of Canada
Author / Creator
Serge Morin
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
National Film Board of Canada
Topic / Theme
Island life, Islands, Bridges, Architecture, Engineering, Art & Architecture
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1998 by the National Film Board of Canada
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Acting on Warning Signs
written by Futuremedia (Sydney, New South Wales: Futuremedia, 2013), 20 mins
Professor Andrew Hopkins, a world-renowned expert in industrial accident analysis, outlines the characteristics of high-reliability organizations and why the 'culture of denial' prevents many organizations from acting on warning signs.
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written by Futuremedia (Sydney, New South Wales: Futuremedia, 2013), 20 mins
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Professor Andrew Hopkins, a world-renowned expert in industrial accident analysis, outlines the characteristics of high-reliability organizations and why the 'culture of denial' prevents many organizations from acting on warning signs.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Andrew Hopkins
Author / Creator
Futuremedia
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
Futuremedia
Speaker / Narrator
Andrew Hopkins
Topic / Theme
Nuclear engineering, Chemical engineering, Associations and organizations, Engineering
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013 by Futuremedia Training Resources
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Adobe After Effects CC for Beginners: Learn After Effects CC
(Birmingham, England: PACKT Publishing, 2018), 1 hour 37 mins
Adobe After Effects CC. Learn the basics of Adobe After Effects. Motion Graphics. Animated Text, Exporting and more!
About This Video: This course is really good for people just barely starting with After Effects.
In Detail: Adobe After Effects CC for Beginners! This course is an introduction to Adobe After Effect...
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(Birmingham, England: PACKT Publishing, 2018), 1 hour 37 mins
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Adobe After Effects CC. Learn the basics of Adobe After Effects. Motion Graphics. Animated Text, Exporting and more!
About This Video: This course is really good for people just barely starting with After Effects.
In Detail: Adobe After Effects CC for Beginners! This course is an introduction to Adobe After Effects. It will get you started with understanding the software to create effects, animations, and titles for your video projects. This cour...
Adobe After Effects CC. Learn the basics of Adobe After Effects. Motion Graphics. Animated Text, Exporting and more!
About This Video: This course is really good for people just barely starting with After Effects.
In Detail: Adobe After Effects CC for Beginners! This course is an introduction to Adobe After Effects. It will get you started with understanding the software to create effects, animations, and titles for your video projects. This course will take you from the very beginning of opening After Effects and learn the windows and settings to create your first motion graphic title. Your instructor for this course is William Bartlett. He has been using After Effects since 2006 for commercials, feature films, and animated creative projects. He is the founder of an established video production company in Toronto, Canada, and has been the Visual Effects Supervisor and Lead Visual Effects Artist on hundreds of projects including feature films and television commercials.
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Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Instructional material
Date Published / Released
2018
Publisher
PACKT Publishing
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2018 PACKT Publishing
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