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ABC News Specials The "In Crowd" and Social Cruelty
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What does it take to be popular? John Stossel discovers why kids dish it out, why they take it and what schools can do to make it better. Guests include psychologist Michael Thompson, author of 'Best Friends, Worst Enemies'. Stossel also visits schools with successful anti-bullying programs.This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.
ABC News Specials Vietnam: They Were Young and Brave
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Jack Smith, a veteran of the battle at Ia Drang, talks of the battle that would change the course of history and the lives of all the men who were in the battle. This is the story of the men who fought, of their remarkable heroism, and of their journey back to the battlefield, which, in a way, they never really left. In the Battle of la Drang, the U.S. 7th Cavalry, outnumbered and under siege, uses Huey helicopters for the first time and the strategic B-52 bombing becomes a battlefield standard.
ABC News Specials Myths, Lies and Downright Stupidity: Parts 1 & 2
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Average rating: 5.0 of 5
Get ready for high fives or personal protest. 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
John Stossel should be called the "Dragnet" of journalism, his no nonsense and "just the facts m'am" approach to things makes this dvd worth watching. As you watch this video there will be times you will be tempted to start talking to yourself with comments like "I knew that!", "after all the arguments mom was wrong!", "how can that be, I got cold and then got the flu!". This video will show you statistics and eyewitnesses to explain the everyday myths, lies and straight talk that is part of our daily life.
Critics may try to dispute the facts and Stossel's sources. This video is a good source to students to understand critical thinking. I highly recommend this video for teachers and parents. Very educational and MAKES you do some THINKING about comments and ideas others want you to believe is true.
Stossel did an ABC special years ago called Junk Science, too bad I don't see that dvd available. That video shows you how science can be manipulated to convince people they are right.
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In part 1, John Stossel takes a look at several popular beliefs: Getting cold will give you a cold; money can buy happiness; chemicals are killing us; we're drowning in garbage. None of it is true. For example, scientists say that people get sick in winter, not because they're cold, but because they spend more time indoors spreading viruses back and forth. Research shows that more money makes people significantly happier only if their family income is below $30,000; after $50,000 money makes no difference. These and more myths are answered when John Stossel puts conventional wisdom to the test in "Myths, Lies and Downright Stupidity." In part 2, John Stossel takes a look at several popular beliefs: Is it true that strange things happen when the moon is full? Are SUVs safer to drive than cars? Should you avoid swimming after eating? John Stossel puts conventional wisdom to the test in "Myths, Lies and Downright Stupidity." Correspondent: John Stossel
ABC News Specials Profile: Rumanian Dictator Nicolae Ceausescu
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Total reviews: 3
Average rating: 1.0 of 5
Amazon un-educated employee 1 out of 5 stars.
4 of 5 people found this review helpful.
They sent me a product with an african dictator, an African country.
Amazon hired guys with only one digit IQ, and no wonder they don;t know where Romania is, since over the phone they asked where Los Angeles is located (state) ....
same thing happened to me... 1 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
I also got the dvd of an african dictator. I watched the entire dvd, thinking 'maybe Ceausescu will be next' but that didn't happen. Cover says Ceausescu as well as the dvd.
Manufacturing error 1 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
This DVD should be recalled: it appears that due to some manufacturing error it contains a different subject (Zimbabwean dictator Robert Mugabe).
ABC News Specials Brave New World: Cloning - Why Not?
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Ever since Dolly the sheep first bleated her way into the collective consciousness, nearly everyone who voices an opinion on cloning draws the line at creating a human clone. But why? ABC News weighs the pros and cons of making copies of ourselves.
ABC News Specials The Brain Game. What's Sex Got to do with it?
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It's not a puzzle, although exactly how it all works is quite puzzling. It's not a machine, but it never gets to rest. It's the brain, the most complex organ in the human body. But are men and women getting the same messages? Are male and female brains wired differently? Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports on the case of nature vs. nurture and why women and men think and act differently.
ABC News Specials Seven Wonders of Mega Yachts
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Go inside the seven most unusual, historical, luxurious, and wondrous yachts. With a count down to the number one mega-yacht with exclusive onboard footage and fascinating interviews! Whether built for gracious entertaining, raw speed, or sheer opulence, these boats will afford you a rare peek into the world of the super-rich.
ABC News Specials Medical Mysteries Series-Episode #6
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Medical science has progressed exponentially in recent times, but scientists are still left with unanswered questions when it comes to the human body. "Medical Mysteries" looks at some of the rarest disorders and syndromes in medicine today. How could a father not recognize his own children? It's a condition known as face blindness, but people who have it can see faces perfectly well, they just can't process what people look like. ABC News reports on the neurological disorder Prosopagnosia, where people can't distinguish faces -- including their own. Until recently, most Prosopagnosia cases have been the result of stroke or brain injury, but now researchers say there may be a single gene to blame. Then, for most couples their wedding day is unforgettable, but just three days after Sean McNulty married his wife, Amy Harrison, he couldn't remember anything from his life. Sean and Amy were leaving for their honeymoon when he vanished from the airport. After days of searching, Sean was discovered by police wandering aimlessly near an abandoned hotel. But his disappearance was only the beginning of a baffling journey. He had forgotten everything from his past, including his marriage to Amy. Diagnosed with a severe case of amnesia, Sean had to get to know Amy all over again. Can doctors train a tongue to do what eyes can't? ABC News reports on a revolutionary device that could make it possible for blind people to navigate without a cane or a seeing-eye dog. The device is placed on the tongue to emit a slight pulse or shocking sensation as the blind person approaches obstacles. The pattern of shocks on a blind person's tongue mimics the shapes they are approaching.This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.
ABC News Specials Peter Jennings Reporting: LAPD
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Southeast Los Angeles, just miles from Hollywood and Beverly Hills, is one of the country's most violent neighborhoods. The violence is staggering. It spares no one, not even the police. Riding with gang officers, following detectives through investigations, observing the top brass planning policy, and talking with community members in the aftermath of police crackdowns, this program explores how a department with a troubled reputation struggles to stem the violence and gain the trust of a skeptical community.This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.
ABC News Specials Farewell to Pope John Paul II
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People lined the main boulevard leading to St. Peter's Square to bid a final farewell to Pope John Paul II. The pontiff's funeral service was attended by world leaders and watched by millions. "Farewell To Pope John Paul II" includes the procession to St Peter's Basilica and highlights of the funeral mass with commentary and explanation by Elizabeth Vargas, Bill Blakemore, Charlie Gibson, George Stephanopoulos, Ted Koppel and others.This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.