Category: USA
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New Yorkers Against Gun Violence:Part 2
We have smart phones, but did you know it is possible to make smart guns? We don’t need more guns, but we need smarter guns. We have the technology, so what stops us from using that technology and thus save thousands of lives? Leah explains it to us. Length: 06:35.
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Lakota Culture: Part 2 – Wounded Knee
In December 1890, soldiers massacred more than 150 and possibly up to 300 Indians, most of them women, children and elderly men, on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation at a place called Wounded Knee. The soldiers were trigger-happy because the Indians had defeated the 7th Cavalry at Little Bighorn a few years earlier (in 1876). Moreover, the soldiers…
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American Government: Part 3 – The Judicial Branch
The Supreme Court is an important part of the three branches of government. It has the power to influence the politics for decades. The Supreme Court consists of nine justices who are all appointed for life by the President. However, currently there are only eight, despite the fact that the President has appointed a ninth…
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Let’s go Surfin’ in Hawaii
North Shore, in Hawaii is a surfers’ paradise. There are surfing schools on all of the beaches, and this is where the pros go looking for the biggest waves during the winter months. Michael is an experienced surfer and he will tell you the basics of surfing. Let’s start the lesson. Length: 09:57.
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Keep on Rowing: Part 2
Katie Spotz used to be a bench warmer at high school. A few years later she had run marathons, ultramarathons and ironmen, she had run through the Mojave Desert and swum a 525-kilometre river. However, her most impressive feat, is probably rowing across the Atlantic Ocean single-handed. She organized the expedition to raise money for…
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American Government: Part 1 – The Legislative Branch
In 1776 America signed the Declaration of Independence and started a war with Britain to win their independence. America emerged victorious and immediately started to plan their own government. At this time most countries had a Monarchy/Royal family who were often powerful tyrants. America wanted a democracy, which was very unusual at the time. The…
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Homeless in LA: Part 2
Angel has been very successful in getting people off the streets. It is easy for him to connect with people on the street because he was once a gang member and a heroin addict. He knows how to give people hope in the midst of hopelessness, and he uses himself as an example of how…
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Street Corner Resources: Part 2
On the street corners of Harlem, New York, communities come together. Everybody wants the community to be a safe place and people from the neighbourhood come to the street corners with information about housing, employment and other useful information. The young men become more aware of the consequences of being in a gang. Most of…
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Reading and Writing: Part 2 – Becoming a Good Writer
Dr Josune (Josie) Urbistondo teaches literature and creative writing at the College of Arts and Sciences in Miami. Her students always write multiple drafts, because writing is a process and the first draft is never top notch. Writing is hard work, but Josie makes it a little easier by sharing her experience with us. Length: 09:59.
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Harley Davidson – The Iron Horse
For thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts around the world, there is only one motorcycle – Harley Davidson. The Harley riders are almost like one big family, and once a year there is a big Harley gathering in Sturgis, South Dakota. Around half a million riders come together for a week of music, motorcycles and a lot…