A two-hour documentary which recreates for the viewer one of the greatest battles in Canadian military history. The film was made to show that Canadian character at its best, forging an identity for a country that before the First World War had been seen only as a British colony – an identity and a character that became recognized and respected throughout Europe.
Languages: English
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Drugs: Facts and Fiction
Drug use and abuse is something that is likely to affect most people at some point in their lives. But really just how harmful or harmless is drug use? Featuring case studies of two young adults who have been negatively affected by drugs, this program seeks to explore what drugs are, legal and illegal drugs, the effect of drugs on a person’s health and wellbeing, what to do in a crisis and prevention and treatment strategies for those affected by drug use and abuse. Features commentary from Chris Morley, a drug and alcohol worker from the Youth Substance Abuse Service.
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Teenage Drinking: Facts and Fiction
Alcohol is one the most popular and most widely used recreational drugs in American culture. But how does binge drinking really affect individuals physically, socially and psychologically? What are the short and long term effects? What are the direct and indirect consequences? Exploring the issue through the eyes of our youth, this program takes an in depth look at this major health issue and investigates the concept of binge drinking and what can happen when it gets out of hand. We discuss; the effects of alcohol, reasons for binge drinking, addiction, consequences, associated risks with binge drinking and responsible behavior.
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E-networking for Jobs
Networking – It’s making connections, forming relationships, acquiring knowledge and showing your skills. But what is the best way to do this in the age of online networking? These days it is rare for people to solely rely on face to face contact, typed letters or telephone calls. E-networking is the way of the future but with it comes new dangers that we all must be aware of and considerations that must be taken into account. In this program we explore what e-networking is and the precautions we all should take to ensure our online identity accurately reflects who we are, assisting us in the job seeking process. One thing is certain – e-networking is here to stay.
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Answering Interview Questions
Answering interview questions well goes a long way to winning any job. But interviews are by their very nature challenging, and for many people confronting. However there are a number of ways you can effectively prepare for the interview and decrease your anxiety. In this encouraging program, we look at a number of ways you can improve your performance when answering interview questions. We explain how to prepare yourself before the interview, how to anticipate common questions, and how to deal with the more difficult and challenging ones. Speaking with a recruitment specialist, we also investigate the difference between one-on-one and the group interview processes.
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Far From Home: Canada and The Great War
This stirring account of Canada’s heroic effort in World War I is told through the words of ordinary soldiers, leaders and civilians. The series contains three films – narrated by Paul Gross – on the First World War, and is the first series that tells the complete story of Canada’s achievements in WWI.
Sam’s Army – The story of Sam Hughes, the bigoted, ignorant, self-obsessed Minister of Militia, whose enthusiasm for war created Canada’s first Expeditionary Force.
The Battle of Vimy Ridge – A recreation of one of the greatest battles in Canadian military history.
The Last 100 Days – The story of Canada’s outstanding military achievements in the last hundred days of World War I.
DVD Bonus Features:
– Interactive Menus
– Chronology of Events
– Scene SelectionDVD ROM Features:
– Chronology of events, including dates and images
– Facts & Figures
– Photo Gallery
– Interactive Quiz – Canadian Medals -
Fitness, Skill and Training
When beginning any health and fitness program we need to test our health-related and skill-related components of fitness in order to expose our strengths and weakness and to determine what components we need to work on. This doesn’t just apply to a trained athlete, but is just as relevant to the untrained person of any age. In this program we learn practical tests that measure the health-related and skill-related components of fitness, how to apply the FITT principle to a training program, and what happens to the cardio-respiratory system when we exercise.
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Conductor and Strings
Bobby is a zany and enthusiastic young musician who wants to join the orchestra. But Strauss the Conductor must teach him a thing or two about the orchestra first… Through the antics of these two engaging puppet characters we gain an insight into the conductor and string section of the orchestra. We explore the history and development of ancient chordophones to the modern day violin, viola, cello, double bass and harp. We see these instruments in action and hear their sound qualities, exploring a range of playing techniques and varying timbres. This Australian-made, curriculum fit program also highlights the important role that the conductor plays within the orchestra.
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Woodwind and Brass
Young Bobby, an enthusiastic and zany musician, has no idea about the orchestra, but luckily Strauss the Conductor is here to teach him before he joins up. Through the antics of these two engaging puppet characters we learn all about the woodwind and brass sections of the orchestra. We explore the history and development of ancient aerophones to the modern day flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, trumpet, French horn, trombone and tuba. We see and hear these instruments in action and explore a range of playing techniques and varying timbres. This Australian-made, curriculum fit program also shows woodwind and brass instruments being used in contemporary music.
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Percussion and Orchestral Diversity
Young Bobby is learning a lot about the orchestra from his new mentor, Strauss the conductor. But he still has more to learn before he can become a member of the orchestra. Through the antics of these two engaging puppet characters we are introduced to the percussion section of the orchestra, exploring the history and development of ancient membranophones and idiophones to modern day orchestral percussion instruments. We see and hear these instruments in action, exploring a range of playing techniques and varying timbres. This Australian-made, curriculum fit program also highlights important performers and outlines the typical orchestral idioms of today, various educational programs, and emphasises contemporary concepts.