The ecological footprint – this is the mark on the earth left behind by each person based on the amount of resources they have consumed. If the strain we put on natural resources continues at the present rate, the earth will no longer be able to support its inhabitants. This program examines possible solutions and asks the question: is it too late?
Countries: CA
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Hear Here! – CD-ROM
Providing an in-depth technical exploration of hearing loss, hearing aids, and the technology used to dispense them, this interactive CD-ROM supports many of the hands-on skills that are required of hearing aid practitioners on a daily basis. Tips on completing hearing tests and evaluating hearing aids are detailed along with a background on the physics of sound and the physiology of the ear. Virtual hearing aids, interactive oscilloscopes, and a fully functional audiometer simulator contribute to the interactivity of this CD-ROM. Thirty different client scenarios are also presented, providing client data and test results for interpretation and recommendations. Related resources and a glossary of terms used throughout the CD-ROM are provided.
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Small Business Diaries
Have you ever thought of starting your own business? What would you do first? Look for the right location? Talk to your bank manager? Decide if you were going to do it alone, or with others? These are but a few of the challenges that face every would-be entrepreneur. This program realistically portrays legal issues that the average business person may have to deal with when conducting business in Alberta. The focus is to develop an overall awareness and understanding of legal issues in a business setting. (Also available in VHS. Please see video).
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Sport Medicine
A unique look at medical professionals from many different disciplines, working together as a team to provide optimum care for any athlete, whether the athlete participates in professional sport or they are weekend warriors participating in sport to stay in shape.
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Voice and Music
Bringing the text of the music and the voice together, this program focuses on the words within a choral piece. It examines vowels, vowel formation, diphthongs, consonants, and consonant context. Musical application of diction and the conductor’s role as an “artist” are also covered.
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Addiction, Support and Spirituality
As the Internet plays an ever-increasing role in peoples’ lives, it can be a means for people to share interests and find support, but it can also lead in undesirable directions. This program examines a wide range of online interactions, from Internet addiction to religious exploration. It also discusses an inspiring story of a medical breakthrough enabled online, the impact of the Internet on aboriginal peoples, and electronic connections in the realms of dreaming and spirituality.
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Free-range Chicken
Find out exactly what “free-range” means in Canada. Then follow a chef’s inspired presentation as he makes a chicken look like a pear. With the amount of chicken consumed in Canada, it seems we’re all looking for new exciting ideas on how to prepare it.
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Cheese With Everything
There are hundreds of varieties of cheese and Canadians produce and consume them with a passion. Learn handling techniques to create a flawless fondue, and raise a creamy “Goat Cheese Napoleon” to heights that will cause the most ardent of connoisseurs to swoon.
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The Magic of Mushrooms
Don’t remain in the dark about the secrets of superb tasting mushrooms. Prized by chefs the world over, discover their methods for preserving and featuring the unique textures and flavours of these funky fungi.
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A Fine Kettle of Fish
It’s a rewarding experience selecting fresh fish when you know what to look for. Take a trip to the local fish monger, and gain confidence in using the correct terminology for cuts of fish. The catches of the day will leave you gasping for breath – the lowly jack fish turns golden in the pan of a professional chef, and a recipe for stuffed white fish makes a smooth transition from the stove to the campfire.