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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, The Attack on Sony
presented by Steve Kroft, 1945-; produced by Graham Messick, fl. 2000-2016, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by Kevin Mandia, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), 2015), 14 mins
A report on the cyberattack on Sony Pictures Entertainment’s computer network by North Korea last November, and the cybersecurity questions for corporations going forward. The attack forced the company to immediately revert back to workplace practices used before the advent of the Internet. Sony declined 60 MINU...
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presented by Steve Kroft, 1945-; produced by Graham Messick, fl. 2000-2016, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by Kevin Mandia, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), 2015), 14 mins
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A report on the cyberattack on Sony Pictures Entertainment’s computer network by North Korea last November, and the cybersecurity questions for corporations going forward. The attack forced the company to immediately revert back to workplace practices used before the advent of the Internet. Sony declined 60 MINUTES request for interviews. Experts believe it will take a technological breakthrough in cyber warfare defense to fully secure computer...
A report on the cyberattack on Sony Pictures Entertainment’s computer network by North Korea last November, and the cybersecurity questions for corporations going forward. The attack forced the company to immediately revert back to workplace practices used before the advent of the Internet. Sony declined 60 MINUTES request for interviews. Experts believe it will take a technological breakthrough in cyber warfare defense to fully secure computer networks. Includes interviews with: James Lewis, director at the Center for Strategic and International Studies; Kevin Mandia, president at FireEye, Inc.; Matt Zeitlin, business reporter at BuzzFeed.com; and Jon Miller, vice president at Cylance, Inc.
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Field of Study
Criminal Justice & Public Safety
Content Type
News story
Contributor
Graham Messick, fl. 2000-2016, Columbia Broadcasting System
Author / Creator
Kevin Mandia, Steve Kroft, 1945-
Date Published / Released
2015
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)
Series
60 Minutes
Person Discussed
Jon Miller, Kevin Mandia
Topic / Theme
Film industry, Technology, Cyberattacks
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2015 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Acquaculture
produced by National Geographic Film & Television (District of Columbia: National Geographic, 2015), 3 mins
Located off the coast of Panama, the world's largest open-ocean fish farm raises hundreds of thousands of cobia fish in colossal underwater pods. Brian O'Hanlon, whose company runs the farms, hopes to bring this sustainable aquaculture approach to more coasts, and cobia to more plates.
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produced by National Geographic Film & Television (District of Columbia: National Geographic, 2015), 3 mins
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Located off the coast of Panama, the world's largest open-ocean fish farm raises hundreds of thousands of cobia fish in colossal underwater pods. Brian O'Hanlon, whose company runs the farms, hopes to bring this sustainable aquaculture approach to more coasts, and cobia to more plates.
Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
Instructional material
Contributor
National Geographic Film & Television
Date Published / Released
2015
Publisher
National Geographic
Topic / Theme
Oceans, Ecosystem management, Fish and seafood, Fisheries
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2015 by National Geographic
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Aerial Shots of the Louisana Coast
(London, England: ITN Source, 2010), 2 mins
This video shows aerial views of the Louisiana coast shortly after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
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(London, England: ITN Source, 2010), 2 mins
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This video shows aerial views of the Louisiana coast shortly after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
ITN Source
Topic / Theme
Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill (BP), Oil mines and mining, Water pollution, Petroleum engineering, Petroleum, Engineering
Copyright Message
Copyright © ITN Source
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Air Safety and the FAA: Select Efforts
edited by Susan P. Weston (New York, NY: Nova Science Publishers, 2013, originally published 2013), 93 page(s)
This book examines some key characteristics and trends of U.S. aviation accidents from 1999 to 2011. Also discussed are the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) efforts to implement methods of risk-based safety oversight.
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edited by Susan P. Weston (New York, NY: Nova Science Publishers, 2013, originally published 2013), 93 page(s)
Description
This book examines some key characteristics and trends of U.S. aviation accidents from 1999 to 2011. Also discussed are the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) efforts to implement methods of risk-based safety oversight.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
General reference book
Contributor
Susan P. Weston
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers
Topic / Theme
Transportation industry, Risk management, Aviation technology, Aerospace engineering, Engineering
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013 by NOVA Science Publishers, Inc.
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Amazing World of Automobiles, 1, Precious Metal
produced by World Wide Entertainment, in Amazing World of Automobiles, 1 (Geelong, Victoria: World Wide Entertainment, 2011), 50 mins
Modern automobile technology has come a long way since Henry Ford's legendary Model T. This documentary highlights the features of today's advanced luxury vehicles, including the Rolls-Royce, Ferrari, Mercedes S-Class, Maybach, BMW 7 Series, Audi Q7, and the Cadillac CTS-V.
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produced by World Wide Entertainment, in Amazing World of Automobiles, 1 (Geelong, Victoria: World Wide Entertainment, 2011), 50 mins
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Modern automobile technology has come a long way since Henry Ford's legendary Model T. This documentary highlights the features of today's advanced luxury vehicles, including the Rolls-Royce, Ferrari, Mercedes S-Class, Maybach, BMW 7 Series, Audi Q7, and the Cadillac CTS-V.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
World Wide Entertainment, Steve Kealy, fl. 2008
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
World Wide Entertainment
Series
Amazing World of Automobiles
Speaker / Narrator
Steve Kealy, fl. 2008
Topic / Theme
Cars, Automobile manufacturing, Mechanical engineering, Engineering, Science
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of World Wide Entertainment.
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Arctic Territories, 3, Diamond Road
directed by Vic Pelletier and Ole Gjerstad, fl. 1991-2015, in Arctic Territories, 3 (Montréal, QC: CinéFête, 2009), 28 mins
In the Northwest Territories, the diamond mines have now supplanted the gold mines. Located 300 km north of Yellowknife, on an island in the middle of Lac de Gras, Diavik is Canada’s principal diamond mine. Heavy loaded trucks, carrying equipment and supplies cross the spectacular ice road each winter, sustain t...
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directed by Vic Pelletier and Ole Gjerstad, fl. 1991-2015, in Arctic Territories, 3 (Montréal, QC: CinéFête, 2009), 28 mins
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In the Northwest Territories, the diamond mines have now supplanted the gold mines. Located 300 km north of Yellowknife, on an island in the middle of Lac de Gras, Diavik is Canada’s principal diamond mine. Heavy loaded trucks, carrying equipment and supplies cross the spectacular ice road each winter, sustain the operation of the insulated mine.
Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
John Tarzwell, fl. 1983-2005
Author / Creator
Vic Pelletier, Ole Gjerstad, fl. 1991-2015
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
CinéFête
Series
Arctic Territories
Speaker / Narrator
John Tarzwell, fl. 1983-2005
Topic / Theme
Arctic circle, Mining industry
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2009 by Ciné Fête
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The Big Fix
directed by Rebecca Harrell Tickell and Joshua Tickell; produced by Jason Mraz, Maggie Wachsberger, fl. 2012, Peter Fonda, 1940-2019 and Tim Robbins, 1958-, Green Planet Productions (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2011), 1 hour 31 mins
On Earth Day, 2010, the Deepwater Horizon offshore drilling rig sank into the Gulf of Mexico, creating the worst oil spill in history. It was one of the largest man-made environmental catastrophes in American history.
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directed by Rebecca Harrell Tickell and Joshua Tickell; produced by Jason Mraz, Maggie Wachsberger, fl. 2012, Peter Fonda, 1940-2019 and Tim Robbins, 1958-, Green Planet Productions (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2011), 1 hour 31 mins
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On Earth Day, 2010, the Deepwater Horizon offshore drilling rig sank into the Gulf of Mexico, creating the worst oil spill in history. It was one of the largest man-made environmental catastrophes in American history. College Adult High School Junior High School
Field of Study
Science
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jason Mraz, Maggie Wachsberger, fl. 2012, Peter Fonda, 1940-2019, Tim Robbins, 1958-, Green Planet Productions
Author / Creator
Rebecca Harrell Tickell, Joshua Tickell
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
Filmakers Library
Person Discussed
Barack Obama, 1961-, Huey Pierce Long, Jr., 1893-1935
Topic / Theme
Chemical engineering, Lobbying, Fish (Animal), Political corruption, Accidents (Physical health), Drilling platforms, Energy industry, Pollutants, Pollution, Ecological integrity, Aquatic ecology, Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, Gulf of Mexico, April 20-July 15, 2010
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011 Green Planet Productions. Used by permission of Filmakers Library.
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Biggest Spill in History
(London, England: ITN Source, 2010), 2 mins
This video discusses the biggest oil spill in history.
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(London, England: ITN Source, 2010), 2 mins
Description
This video discusses the biggest oil spill in history.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
News story
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
ITN Source
Speaker / Narrator
Lamar McKay, Douglas Brown
Person Discussed
Lamar McKay, Douglas Brown
Topic / Theme
Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill (BP), Water pollution, Oil mines and mining, Blame, Engineering
Copyright Message
Copyright © ITN Source
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Black Triangle
directed by Nick Davidson; produced by Central Television Production (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1992), 52 mins
A pollution problem of major proportion is now surfacing in the "black triangle" where Poland, Czechoslovakia and Germany meet. Eastern Germany has Europe's biggest concentration of uranium mines outlined by slag heaps which loom over the local towns. In northern Czechoslovakia vast open coal mines stretch as far...
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directed by Nick Davidson; produced by Central Television Production (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1992), 52 mins
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A pollution problem of major proportion is now surfacing in the "black triangle" where Poland, Czechoslovakia and Germany meet. Eastern Germany has Europe's biggest concentration of uranium mines outlined by slag heaps which loom over the local towns. In northern Czechoslovakia vast open coal mines stretch as far as the eye can see. Power stations emit thick sulphurous smoke, defoliating the forests. The toll on the health of people in the neighb...
A pollution problem of major proportion is now surfacing in the "black triangle" where Poland, Czechoslovakia and Germany meet. Eastern Germany has Europe's biggest concentration of uranium mines outlined by slag heaps which loom over the local towns. In northern Czechoslovakia vast open coal mines stretch as far as the eye can see. Power stations emit thick sulphurous smoke, defoliating the forests. The toll on the health of people in the neighboring towns is staggering. One in ten children is born with a birth defect. Although people are now able to express their opposition to dangerous practices, there are no easy solutions to meeting energy needs while safeguarding the environment. College Adult
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Field of Study
Science
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Central Television Production, Veronika Hyks, 1951-
Author / Creator
Nick Davidson
Date Published / Released
1992
Publisher
Filmakers Library
Speaker / Narrator
Veronika Hyks, 1951-
Topic / Theme
Public health, Pollution, Coal mines and mining, Science
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1992. Used by permission of Filmakers Library. All rights reserved.
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