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India's Water Revolution #6: Urban Mega-Drought Solutions
Permaculture instructor Andrew Millison journeys to India to film the water harvesting work of the Ramachandran family in the drought-prone city of Chennai. We tour their home site where they have been developing water and food...
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Exploring the inspirations behind Goose Creek Tower
Join Phillip Paul Weidner, an MIT alum and builder, as he details his journey constructing the whimsical Goose Creek Tower, inspired by his love for architecture and poetry.
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How the Cup Noodles Empire Was Built
Weird History Food is gonna give you the History of Cup Noodles. Cup Noodle, from Nissin Foods, is known for being in about every college dorm and kitchen pantry across the United States. The inspiration for Cup Noodles came from Ando...
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Inside the world's largest vinyl pressing plant with owner Ton
Join Ton in exploring how his passion for vinyl transformed into running a top vinyl pressing plant.
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Abraham Lincoln: From Humble Beginnings to National Leader
Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, was born in a log cabin in Kentucky and largely self-educated. His early experiences witnessing the horrors of slavery profoundly shaped his views, leading to a political career...
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First Ladies
Can you imagine what it's like to be FLOTUS - the First Lady of the United States? In this video, learn about how the role of First Lady has changed over time.
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What are the Branches of Government?
The U.S. government divides power between the Legislative, Executive, and Judiciary branches to ensure fairness and prevent any one group from becoming too powerful.
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Constitutional Compromise
In 1787, the United States government began a series of critical compromises that led to the creation of the U.S. Constitution, but also ensured African American enslavement for generations to come.
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The Early Legislative Branch
Established in 1787, the U.S. Congress created its constitutional foundation and developed legislative processes to enact laws that reflect America's evolving needs.
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Directions
How do we get from A to B? Cardinal and intermediate directions are a tool in geography that help us navigate the world around us.
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Extablishing the Three Branches of Government
In 1787, the founders agreed to replace the Articles of Confederation with a new system of government. The Constitution divided power between the Legislature, the Executive, and the Judiciary, each with its own roles and responsibilities.
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The Early Executive Branch
As Chief Executive of the Executive Branch of government, the US President has immense power and authority. Power that comes primarily from the Constitution and the traditions set by our first four Presidents.
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William Jennings Bryan
Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan shaped early 20th-century U.S. politics with his advocacy for the common man and progressive policies.
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Missouri Compromise
The Missouri Compromise was designed to maintain a delicate balance of power in Congress between slave states and free states. But how did it come about, what did it mean and how did it contribute to the US Civil War?
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Bangkok’s hidden culinary gem, a chef’s home kitchen
Step inside the home of a Bangkok chef serving the city’s most authentic and unforgettable dishes in an intimate setting.
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The Cat House on the Kings, a feline sanctuary tale
Discover the story of a unique no-cage, no-kill cat sanctuary and the dedicated woman behind it.
Great Big Story
Krampus, the darker side of Christmas tradition
Uncover the enduring role of Krampus in Austrian Christmas lore.
Great Big Story
Northlandz, inside the world's largest model railroad
Discover Northlandz in Flemington, NJ, where over 18 years of passion led to the world's largest model railroad, featuring 40,000 ft of track and 400 bridges.
Curated Video
How to Build a Smarter Home
Learn how to setup a private smart home from scratch with Home Assistant and a Raspberry Pi. Add the OpenAI integration to give GPT-4 and ChatGPT access to your home's data.
The Business Professor
Legislative Branch and the Law
This Video Explains Legislative Branch and the Law
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Job-Order Costing vs Process Costing
Job order costing concerns applying the costs of a specific job to that job for purposes of accounting. Process costing assigns costs to a given process in the organization that gives rise to a finished product.
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Make or Buy Decision in Accounting
A routine decision faced by all managers is the decision to make a product or to purchase that product. This generally arises when the product is just one part of a larger product. This video explores the Make or Buy decision faced by...
The Business Professor
Understanding the Three Standards of Performance in a Contract
In this video, the speaker explains the three different standards of performance under a contract. The first is complete performance, where all obligations under the contract are fulfilled. The second is a material breach, where a...
The Business Professor
Product Cost vs Period Cost - Accounting
This video explains the difference between recording costs as product costs versus period costs. These two systems of cost accounting have unique purposes in the managerial accounting system.