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In this short film, we speak with key voices and experts in the headwaters regionIn July 2010, Alexandra Cousteau’s Expedition Blue Planet: North America explored the headwaters of the Colorado River to investigate how this mighty river is over allocated from the moment its waters touch the ground high in the Rocky Mountains, where the continental divide rises like spine and demarcates the Mississippi watershed that lies to the East from the Colorado watershed that falls to the West.
Today we find that this iconic river still means life for the 20 million people that live in its basin, just as it did for the Native Americans, just as it did for the settlers who drove West and claimed it as their own. But the truth is, the minute it touches the ground we’ve allocated every drop and too often we’re not even judicious in how we use it.
In this short film, we speak with key voices and experts in the headwaters region and chart the path of the river’s flow to investigate water use and management issues in the American West. Here, it’s all about what’s downstream. (07:42)
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Where should NASA go to look for intelligent life on Mars? To get to the truth, journalists say follow the money. Astronomers say follow the water. Dr. Michio Kaku says "if you were a Martian on Mars three billion years ago when Mars was probably a lush environment with liquid water oceans—and you realized that the water was escaping to the icecaps, escaping into outer space or going into the permafrost," then you would "probably go either into outer space to leave Mars or drill into the permafrost or go into the polar icecaps. So I think that's what NASA is going to do next. (02:46)
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Watch this author video to hear what Cynthia Chapman Willis' pets think of her novel for children, Dog Gone. In this author interview, the children's book author introduces us to her three cats and her dog J.D., and asks each of them what they liked best about her book.
Dog Gone is a children's fiction book for readers in the middle grades. In this novel, twelve-year-old Dill is desperately trying to keep her family from falling apart. Her father is always at work, her mother is gone, and their dog, Dead End, seems to be here one moment and missing the next. And big trouble is brewing. A wild pack of dogs is destroying local livestock and property, and the sheriff has ordered them to be shot. Is this where Dead End has been disappearing to? How far will Dill and her best friend Cub go to uncover the truth, and hold together the last strands of a family that seems to be unraveling?
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The history of the first Thanksgiving with some truths and myths. (03:28)
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A man of contrasts who owned slaves, Thomas Jefferson declared that all men were born equal. He included a scathing indictment of slavery in the first draft of the Declaration of Independence. John Adams agreed with his position, but Benjamin Franklin believed it would never be approved by the full Congress. Franklin urged that the anti-slavery phrases be removed - and they were.
In addition, Franklin made a significant edit to Jefferson's original version of the Declaration of Independence. It was he who changed the draft from “We hold these truths to be sacred and undeniable; that all men are created equal and independent” to “We hold these truths to be self evident; that all men are created equal. This 3:41 recreation explains what may have happened and provides insights that may be overlooked in textbooks.
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In this video clip from WatchMojo.com, learn about the life of Al Gore, former Vice President of the United States of America and winner of both the Nobel Peace Prize and an Oscar for An Inconvenient Truth. (02:23)
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Scientology is a religion in its highest meaning, as it helps bring man to total freedom and truth. The essential tenets of Scientology are: You are an immortal spiritual being. Your capabilities are unlimited, even if not presently realized. Furthermore, man is basically good. He is seeking to survive. And his survival depends upon himself and his fellows and his attainment of brotherhood with the universe.
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This segment tries to determine what a memory is. Brief microscopic images of the brain are shown. This segment is ten minutes long.
You might think that your memory is there to help you remember facts, such as birthdays or shopping lists. If so, you would be very wrong. The ability to travel back in time in your mind is, perhaps, your most remarkable ability, and develops over your lifespan.
Horizon takes viewers on an extraordinary journey into the human memory. From the woman who is having her most traumatic memories wiped by a pill, to the man with no memory, this film reveals how these remarkable human stories are transforming our understanding of this unique human ability.
The findings reveal the startling truth that everyone is little more than their own memory.
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Billy Graham was a significant influence on Richard Nixon and his presidency; however, when Graham learned of the Watergate scandal, he was in disbelief. In his interview Billy claims he became ill once he knew the truth. (2:07)
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This segment begins with a haunting story of a man who has lost most of his memory.
You might think that your memory is there to help you remember facts, such as birthdays or shopping lists. If so, you would be very wrong. The ability to travel back in time in your mind is, perhaps, your most remarkable ability, and develops over your lifespan.
Horizon takes viewers on an extraordinary journey into the human memory. From the woman who is having her most traumatic memories wiped by a pill, to the man with no memory, this film reveals how these remarkable human stories are transforming our understanding of this unique human ability.
The findings reveal the startling truth that everyone is little more than their own memory.
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During her 1972 campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination, Shirley Chisholm, the first African-American congresswoman, promises to tell the truth about sex and race. (1:30)
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An oft-asked question which causes puzzlement among Catholics is "Are you Christian?" Far from understanding the simple truth that Catholics are not only Christian, but are in fact the first Christians and the only ones who keep to the pure faith as Jesus taught it, many Protestants are confused by authentic Christianity. Join host Michael Voris as he shows that Catholics are not only Christian, but that the claims of other groups to authentic Christianity might not be as secure as they think.
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(04:18) At the end of our last video, we asked, “What spurs the growth of new ideas?”
To answer that, we’ll tell you two stories.
The first is about a man named John Kay.
He created the flying shuttle, one of the key inventions of the Industrial Revolution. His shuttle improved looms, and made it possible to produce clothes quicker and more cheaply. This allowed larger numbers of people to have new, clean clothes, and it made fashion something that was no longer just for the rich. But what did he get for his efforts?
Well, the weavers who were threatened by his invention broke the improved looms and his house was burned down. He eventually fled to France, fearing for his life, and eventually died there, a poor man.
Our second story paints a completely different picture.
It’s about a man almost everyone knows: Steve Jobs.
Like Kay, Steve Jobs was also an innovator, pioneering products like the iPod, iTunes, iPhone, and the iPad. For his efforts, he earned not only money but recognition as well. Unlike John Kay, Steve Jobs became an icon, celebrated for his achievements in the world.
Why such a stark difference between these two men?
When we examine the differences between John Kay and Steve Jobs, we’re also looking at the thing that either dooms an idea or allows it to prosper. This vital factor is institutions, which serve as the soil where ideas are planted.
Depending on the quality of said soil, the ideas either take root, or they shrivel into nothingness.
To understand how this is, think of the institutions in the United States today.
The US has institutions that encourage the germination and growth of ideas. If you’re an entrepreneur, America has incubators and investors, ready to fund your idea if it’s a good one. In the US, you also have recourse to laws that protect your idea, not to mention a culture that celebrates innovators. And, if your idea’s a good one, the market will handsomely reward you.
To tell you the truth, John Kay could only have dreamed of institutions like the ones we have today.
As you can see, good institutions can mean the difference between an idea withering and an idea thriving.
While it may seem like ideas grow at random, the truth is you need a set of key ingredients, or what we call “institutions.”
In the next video, we’ll see how patents affect the growth of ideas, and we’ll examine the trade-offs between protecting and sharing ideas. Last, we’ll also look at the role the government can play, in providing a stable environment where ideas can flourish.
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Ben Franklin had a passion for smart, beautiful women. In this video clip, learn about whether or not the truth supports the myth about his prolific romantic appetite. (3:17)
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Video is a series of pictures and facts of God's archangel Michael. Video is set to music. There is one mistake in one of the pictures, Jesus is seated at the right hand of God, not Michael. The author did not want to remove the slide. The first Angel created by God, Michael is the leader of all the Archangels and is in charge of protection, courage, strength, truth and integrity. Michael protects us physically, emotionally and psychically. He also oversees the lightworker's life purpose. His chief function is to rid the earth and its inhabitants of the toxins associated with fear. Michael carries a flaming sword that he uses to cut through etheric cords and protects us from Satan and negative entities.
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"Living in a world where everybody wears masks due to lack of self-identity, a brave girl encounters the truth that sets her free." (05:18)
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String Theory is a theory in particle physics that attempts to describe the reality of our Universe and bring together Quantum Mechanics and General Relativity. As we attempt to better comprehend the nature of space/time, some leading physicists believe that String Theory gives us our best shot at grasping the true physical makeup of our Universe. Many think that the leading current scientist working on String Theory is Edward Witten, and it seems only time will tell the truth value of this amazing and complex theory. (03:13)
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String Theory is a theory in particle physics that attempts to describe the reality of our Universe and bring together Quantum Mechanics and General Relativity. As we attempt to better comprehend the nature of space/time, some leading physicists believe that String Theory gives us our best shot at grasping the true physical makeup of our Universe. Many think that the leading current scientist working on String Theory is Edward Witten, and it seems only time will tell the truth value of this amazing and complex theory. Part 9 addresses the weakness of gravity and gravity as radiating gravitons in terms of closed ended loops and more. (06:55)
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String Theory is a theory in particle physics that attempts to describe the reality of our Universe and bring together Quantum Mechanics and General Relativity. As we attempt to better comprehend the nature of space/time, some leading physicists believe that String Theory gives us our best shot at grasping the true physical makeup of our Universe. Many think that the leading current scientist working on String Theory is Edward Witten, and it seems only time will tell the truth value of this amazing and complex theory. (03:17)
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String Theory is a theory in particle physics that attempts to describe the reality of our Universe and bring together Quantum Mechanics and General Relativity. As we attempt to better comprehend the nature of space/time, some leading physicists believe that String Theory gives us our best shot at grasping the true physical makeup of our Universe. Many think that the leading current scientist working on String Theory is Edward Witten, and it seems only time will tell the truth value of this amazing and complex theory. (05:17)
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An investigative journalist attempts to arrive at their own
conclusions about the truth of a story, and they do so in a way that
mimics academic research. Find out why investigative journalists can
take a longer time in developing stories with help from a journalism
professor in this video.
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String Theory is a theory in particle physics that attempts to describe the reality of our Universe and bring together Quantum Mechanics and General Relativity. As we attempt to better comprehend the nature of space/time, some leading physicists believe that String Theory gives us our best shot at grasping the true physical makeup of our Universe. Many think that the leading current scientist working on String Theory is Edward Witten, and it seems only time will tell the truth value of this amazing and complex theory. (07:04)
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String Theory is a theory in particle physics that attempts to describe the reality of our Universe and bring together Quantum Mechanics and General Relativity. As we attempt to better comprehend the nature of space/time, some leading physicists believe that String Theory gives us our best shot at grasping the true physical makeup of our Universe. Many think that the leading current scientist working on String Theory is Edward Witten, and it seems only time will tell the truth value of this amazing and complex theory. (04:04)
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String Theory is a theory in particle physics that attempts to describe the reality of our Universe and bring together Quantum Mechanics and General Relativity. As we attempt to better comprehend the nature of space/time, some leading physicists believe that String Theory gives us our best shot at grasping the true physical makeup of our Universe. Many think that the leading current scientist working on String Theory is Edward Witten, and it seems only time will tell the truth value of this amazing and complex theory. (04:39)
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In previous videos, you learned two things.
First, that there can be large disparities in economic wealth among different countries. And second, you learned that one key factor drives that disparity: growth rate. As we said, it changes everything. But just how transformative is a country's growth rate?
Take Argentina, for example.
In 1950, the Argentine standard of living was similar to that of many Western European countries. Up until 1965, Argentina's per capita income was ahead of many of its neighbors.
On the other hand, Japan in 1950 was on the other end of the spectrum. Japan had been ravaged by war and was only just beginning to find its economic footing again. At that time, Japan's standard of living was roughly the same as that of Mexico.
It was quite poor, compared to the Argentina of the same era.
But look at what's happened in the past 65 years.
Japan today is one of the world's most prosperous countries. Since 1950, it has managed to double its living standards about every eight years. Argentina, on the other hand, has stagnated. Once, Argentina had double the standard of living of Japan. But Japan now doubles them today, with a standard of living 10 times higher than the one it had in 1950.
In economic terms, Japan is what we would call a growth miracle. It's in the same class as other growth success stories, like South Korea and China which have experienced the “hockey stick” of prosperity. (India seems like it may have started on this path as well.)
These countries are proof of one thing: with the right factors, a poor country can not only grow, but it can do so quickly. It can catch up with developed countries at an astonishing rate.
What took the United States two centuries of steady growth can now be achieved by other countries in about one-fifth the time. Catch-up can happen in 40 years—about the span of a generation or two.
That's the good news.
The bad news is, while growth can skyrocket in some countries, growth isn’t guaranteed at all.
Argentina is an example of this. It grew well for a time, and then it stalled. Even worse than Argentina, are countries like Niger, and Chad, which are the very worst of growth disasters. Not only are these countries in extreme poverty, but they also have little to no growth. More than that, these countries have never experienced substantial growth in the past.
But why does that all matter?
It matters because growth isn't just about numbers. It's not just about more goods and services. When a country grows, its citizens often end up with longer, healthier, and happier lives. Conversely, the countries that are growth disasters have citizens in poverty, with shorter and less happier lives.
As bleak as this seems, it’s the plain truth: while growth miracles are possible, growth disasters are, too.
Which leaves us with another question: what causes either state?
What leads to growth, prosperity, health, and happiness? And then, what leads to the opposite situation?
We're excited to share the answer, but that's a topic for future videos.
For now, check out this video to get up to speed on growth miracles and growth disasters.
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