During the past 100 years, life expectancy more than doubled in developed countries. In the last few decades, however, thirty new infectious diseases have emerged and one of them, AIDS, is becoming perhaps the most devastating epidemic in history. New diseases travel the globe with unprecedented rapidity, and older killers that once seemed controllable are roaring back with a vengeance. How Safe Are We? examines the most critical threats we face today, including avian flu, and the pressing need to strengthen global public health systems.
Languages: English
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The Heroes
The Heroes tells the real-life stories of unsung champions who protect people worldwide from the ravages of disease. Using highlights from the acclaimed six-hour Rx for Survival series, this unique two-hour program takes viewers inside the stirring campaigns that have saved countless lives and renewed hope for poor communities around the world. The Heroes shares the inspiring stories of individuals whose tireless perseverance and ingenuity are building a safer and healthier future for humanity.
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The Shushybye Dream Band Live On Tour
Clap your hands and stomp your feet to the cool music and rockin’ beat of the Shushybye Dream Band!
Hosted by Conductor McCloud and the Shushybye King, and featuring on-stage appearances by everyone’s favorite Shushies–Snoozles, Dozie, and Zeez–The Shushybye Dream Band Live On Tour is a rockin’ concert featuring 17 catchy, toe-tappin’ original songs performed by the 7-piece Shushybye Dream Band that both children and adults will enjoy!
Special DVD Features include: Bonus video – learn how to do the Shushie Dance with Snoozles, Dozie and Zeez; Dolby Surround Sound; song selection; and downloadable song lyrics. -
Communication
Communication explores the communication loop and offers tips on improving communication skills and introduces the theory of “multiple intelligences.”
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Relationships
Relationships describes the key ingredients of healthy as well as unhealthy relationships, and relates how good relationship skills can lead to success in school and in life.
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Money and Finances
Money and Finances examines general principles of money management and encourages students to make a habit of financial planning and budgeting. Special tax and financial tips are covered to help students pay for college.
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Take Care of Your Machine
Take Care of Your Machine explores several aspects of maintaining health and wellness.
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Preventing Life Crashes
Preventing Life Crashes focuses on specific threats to students’ health, how to prevent them and how to deal with them if they happen.
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Charting Your Course
Charting Your Course deals with the development of skills in planning and managing careers, and discusses various career resources.
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Mastering Your Life
Mastering Your Life reviews skills, strategies, techniques, and attitudes learned in previous lessons, and discusses how best to apply them to college and to life in general.