Meridian Education Corporation
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Frank Daly, corporate ethics officer at Northrop Grumman, Thomas White, director of the Center for Ethics and Business at Loyola Marymount University, and David Vogel of the Haas School of Business discuss the challenges and ramifications in dealing with ethical issues and decisions in the business world.
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"Experts agree that the ways in which we develop in childhood have a strong effect on our later lives. This video depicts child development from the ages of 4 to 6, the years in which a child practices and fine-tunes motor skills and coordination, tests physical abilities, and experiences the onset of demanding physical, emotional, and social changes and challenges. Included is the first year of school, in which children must adjust to a new environment...
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When college graduate Diane reports for her first day of work as a graphic designer, she is surprised to be directed to the sales department. As the company president explains, all new employees spend their first week in sales, because without sales there would be no business at all. Over the next few days, Diane's experiences in the sales department teach her the importance of sales to the consumer and company alike. This excellent program is a helpful...
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This helpful video will be beneficial for anyone working with teams, either new or existing. The staff at Hafner, Inc., is about to experience a major change. The president and manager of operations decide that a team needs to be put in place to help facilitate the expected changes. Sid, plant manager at Hafner, reluctantly goes along with the plan, learning the basics of team building as he goes. The team-building process at Hafner brings together...
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[V.1.] Office workers become frustrated with each others' poor listening skills, and attend a workshop where they learn key elements of good listening. [v.2.] An office worker learns key points to remember when preparing and delivering a presentation. Includes tips on using visuals. [v.3.] An office worker learns how to compose and revise effective business letters and memos. [v.4.] Three office workers tackle an extensive research project under a...
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This documentary critically considers the Oakland Unified Schools' 1996 "Ebonics Resolution." Building on the success of local instructional programming, the Resolution sought to improve African-American student performance by acknowledging African American linguistic patterns and improving "the English acquisition and application skills of African-American students."Through the use of archival footage and contemporary interviews with scholars, educational...
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"Using examples and what-if situations, this video explains how to safely use and store knives; how to operate small appliances and the stove without accidents; how to prevent bruises, shocks, and burns; and how to put out a fire (and when to simply evacuate and call 911)"--Publishers web site.
9) Food safety
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Discusses the processes of safely handling, preparing, and storing food to prevent foodborne illness.
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Many people think occupational therapy helps with employment or career guidance. This program clears up any misunderstanding and gives students a solid overview of what an O.T. Assistant does. Illustrating the responsibilities of the O.T.A. and the skills and personal qualities needed to become one, the video also describes the pay level and personal satisfaction that many people in the job have achieved. Including interviews with a number of accomplished...
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Unresolved stress is all too frequently a cause of substance abuse and suicide. This program shows teens how to recognize, analyze, and manage the stresses in their lives by using the C.H.I.L.L. formula: Communications, Health (nutrition), "I" concerns (self-esteem and self-image), Laid back (relaxation techniques), and Little at a time (time management) This valuable instructional tool can help teens reduce their stress levels and avoid the related...
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How do advertisers get your telephone number or e-mail address? Do they have your social security number too? This timely video addresses your concerns about keeping personal information private. We hear from experts following this important issue and learn what steps we can take to safeguard our privacy. You will find out just how much information is already legally available to people who know how to access it-even without your permission. Finally,...
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Gang violence plagues schoolyards and pervades city streets. Both inner-city and suburban teenagers are confronted by it daily. This documentary-style program features former gang members and their stories. Each one views his/her experience differently and viewers will learn who joins gangs, the reasons they join, and alternatives to gang life. It's no secret that a gang lifestyle can be attractive to teenagers, so we talk to psychologists and inner-city...
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What if dating were like football, where flags are thrown when the rules are broken? In this award-winning program, the Love Referee does just that, using his red flag system to stop the action when abusive dating situations develop. Play-by-play coverage of scenarios involving sexual pressure, manipulative and obsessive behavior, physical abuse, lying, and problem lifestyles help make it easier to recognize and avoid those pitfalls in real life....
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Preventive healthcare is crucial to the well-being of young children. This program covers vital health issues including vaccinations and immunizations, as well as how to recognize symptoms of serious illness. Recently developed vaccines for chicken pox and Hepatitis B are examined, and the myths that polio and diphtheria have been eradicated are addressed. Foundation health habits such as proper diet, exercise, rest, and cleanliness are also discussed....
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Mark is exasperated-he has to redo a sales report because a coworker did not hear the directions-and a customer is furious because someone did not listen to his special shipping instructions. In this dramatization, Mark and his colleagues attend a seminar on listening skills and learn about the steps to good listening, emotional filters and hot buttons, and active/passive and reflective listening.
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In the course of the first five birthdays, a child moves from being physically helpless to virtual mastery of the large and small motor skills. This program spotlights children at each stage of physical development between birth and five years of age. A pediatrician and a child development specialist describe what occurs during those formative years.