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How One Man Circumnavigated the World _ By Car
Embark on a gripping journey with Ben Karlin, a man who circled the globe in an amphibious Jeep, facing perils, triumphs, and the ultimate test of resilience. A true tale of adventure, heartbreak, and an enduring record.
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Making Legal Wigs for British Courts
Step into the hallowed halls of London's oldest tailors, established in 1689, where tradition and history converge to outfit the legal profession in timeless style. Christopher Allen, court and ceremonial manager at Eden Ravenscroft,...
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Part of a Percent
"Part of a Percent" models how to draw a double number line to calculate a part when given the percent and a total.
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Water Shortages: Exploring Physical and Economic Scarcity
In this segment, students explore water scarcity, understanding its two main forms: physical and economic scarcity. Through compelling examples, they grasp the challenges communities face in accessing clean water. From drought-prone...
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6 Important Things to Consider Before Accepting a Six-Figure Offer
In this video I share 6 important reasons not to accept a six figure offer.
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Macbeth 2.3 Historical Reference: "Here's a farmer"
This video offers an in-depth analysis of the character portrayals and themes in Act 2 of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," particularly focusing on the porter's scene. The video explains how Shakespeare weaves contemporary political events and...
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Brothers of Climbing, Diversifying the Rock Climbing Community
Discover how Brothers of Climbing is changing rock climbing's landscape, making it accessible and welcoming for people of color.
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The Good Cemeterian, Restoring Veterans' Monuments
Andrew Lumish, known as the Good Cemeterian, dedicates his time to restoring neglected monuments of veterans, honoring their service and stories.
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Hamlet 1.5 Discussion: Antic Disposition
Hamlet informs Horatio and Marcellus of his plan to feign madness, intending to appear harmless to Claudius and incapable of seeking revenge for his father's murder. This tactic, while critical to the play's plot, raises questions among...
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Hamlet 1.2 Why It's Cool
This video, examines the varied reactions audiences may have to Hamlet's intense response to his mother Gertrude's remarriage to Claudius, which he views as incestuous. It compares the situation to the Greek tragedy of Oedipus to...
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What is 'flextirement' and how common could it become?
Until recently, retirement was seen as an on-off switch for your career. A new trend, called 'flextirement', allows workers to transition from full time to part-time work as they ease into full retirement. But how widespread could it be?
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Mirna Valerio: Challenging stereotypes, one run at a time
Follow Mirna Valerio's journey from health wake-up call to ultramarathon runner, breaking stereotypes along the way.
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The Difficult and Dangerous Journey to Vasuki Tal
Kovid Mittall and his crew continue their hike, trekking towards Vasuki Tal. Situated at an altitude of 5,300 meters, Mittall faces significant physical difficulties such as dehydration, sunburn, and altitude sickness due to rapid ascent...
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This Man Escaped the Iron Curtain by Zip Line
Join Daniel Paul on an extraordinary journey from the oppressive grip of Czechoslovakia's Communist regime to the dazzling lights of Las Vegas. In this captivating narrative, Daniel recounts his daring escape alongside physicist Robert...
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Exploring the Evolution of Music Distribution: From CD Audio to Online Sharing
This video discusses the impact of digital music on the industry, focusing on the transition from illegal file sharing to legitimate music downloads. It explores the reasons behind the sample rate of CD audio being set at 44.1 kHz per...
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Controversy Over Headphones in Running: Safety Concerns and Health Risks
The video discusses the controversy surrounding the use of headphones and portable audio players (PMPS) at the New York marathon. USA Track and Field called for a ban on PMPS due to safety concerns, but New York officials found it...
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How to Build Trust. And Why it Matters in Influence & Persuasion
There is no way you can persuade someone who does not trust you. Trust is a vital part of Influence and persuasion. So, let’s look at how to build Trust. We already have a very popular video about trust, that discusses Maister, Green,...
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How to Use Reason and Logic in Influence & Persuasion
It may be that nobody ever makes a decision based solely on the facts. But they do need the facts and the reasons to justify their decision. Maybe to the people around them. Or perhaps just for themselves. As a result, we need to use...
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Persuasive Language: How to Influence with the Words You Choose
Words have power. And some have a lot more power than others. Indeed, some have so little that they diminish the impact of the words around them. Knowing what words do and do not have power is important, if you want to use your language...
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Help them Persuade Themselves: the Influence of Questions
Questions are a great way to influence somebody. Asking a question focuses their attention. And, if you ask the right question, you are likely to get the right answer. Let’s look at how to use questions to influence and persuade...
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The Power of the Word 'Because' in Influence and Persuasion
Psychologist Ellen Langer and her colleagues did a simple experiment. In it, she showed the power of the word ‘because’ to trigger compliant behavior.
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Use the Power of Scarcity with Integrity
Have you ever wondered why special offers have deadlines, and countdown timers have become ubiquitous on internet shops? This is what I call the ‘sale-must-end-on-Sunday’ principle, which works on our fear of missing out, due to...
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What is Leader-Member Exchange Theory? And Should You Use LMX Theory?
Leader-Member Exchange Theory is deeply problematic. In fact, I don’t like it. But it may be a model you want to adopt. It is certainly a theory you need to understand, so you can avoid its Dark Side.
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Handling Resistance - Masters of Negotiation series
The Handling Resistance Pocketbook is a mini-goldmine of tips and tricks to handle resistance in all sorts of contexts - including negotiation. And I know the author, Mike Clayton, well... It's me! Although not strictly a book about...