About this product: Vision is one of the most powerful forms of long-term thinking. Jimmy Wales, founder and president of the all-embracing online encyclopedia Wikipedia, examines how vision drives and defines that project and its strategy - and how it fits into the even larger world and prospects of free culture.
The design of Wikipedia, said its founder and president Jimmy Wales, is the design of community.
When Wikipedia was started in 2001, all of its technology and software elements had been around since 1995. Its innovation was entirely social - free licensing of content, neutral point of view, and total openness to participants, especially new ones. The core engine of Wikipedia, as a result, is a community of thoughtful users, a few hundred volunteers who know each other and work to guarantee the quality and integrity of the work.
About this product: First, Antonio Guterres, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, discusses the growing crisis of Iraqis fleeing their country, the situation in Sudan, and the status of refugees around the world. || Next, A conversation about Wikipedia, web technology, and the future of search with Jimmy Wales, co-founder of Wikipedia. || Finally, Erica Wagner, literary editor of The Times of London, discusses her first novel, "Seizure".
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About this product: A conversation with John Harwood and Jerry Seib about their book Pennsylvania Avenue: Profiles In Backroom Power.|| A conversation with author Jonathan Zittrain about his book The Future of the Internet and How to Stop It. This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.
About this product: A conversation with author Nicholson Baker about his book Human Smoke: The Beginnings of World War II, the End of Civilization. || A discussion about Gorilla murders in Africa's Virunga National Park with Dr. Emmanuel de Merode, Brent Stirton and Godefroid Wambale. Mountain gorillas are an endangered species with some 700 alive. Nearly half of these animals live in Virunga National Park which borders Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The gorillas are caught in the middle of the Congo's ongoing civil war between militia groups and the Congolese Army. This month's National Geographic magazine, along with a companion documentary uncovers the question: "Who murdered the mountain gorillas?"
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About this product: ***THE SOUND OF MUSIC (2-DVD 40th Anniversary Special Edition, 1965, Widescreen, English, Spanish, French, Special Features, 174 min) ~ Julie Andrews in the heartwarming true story that has become a cinematic treasure. Rodgers and Hammerstein's "The Sound of Music." Julie Andrews is Maria, the spirited, young woman who leaves the convent and becomes a governess to the seven unruly charm and songs soon win the hearts of the children and their father but when Nazi, Germany unites with Austria, Maria is forced to attempt a daring escape with her new family. ***HAMLET (Criterion Collection, 1948, Full Screen, Black & White, English, 155 min) ~ In the opening scene of Hamlet, Laurence Olivier's voice-over describes the play as "the tragedy of a man who couldn't make up his mind." But Olivier's screen adaptation is considerably more thoughtful and complex than this thesis would suggest. Drawing on his experience playing the prince on stage at Elsinore in 1937, the legendary thespian provides the film with the patina of greatness and shows how the constitution of the formerly cheerful prince weakens increasingly under the burden of his own thoughts and inability to accept his mother's hasty marriage to uncle Claudius (Basil Sydney). As Ophelia, Jean Simmons captures the character's early spirit better than her gradual disintegration. Purists may bemoan the loss of Fortinbras, Rosencrantz, and Guildenstern, but these choices allow Olivier to focus more squarely on Hamlet's plight. The winner of four Oscars (Best Picture, Actor, Art Direction, and Costumes), this is a Hamlet for the ages. (Total running time 3 hrs 49 min)
About this product: ***HISTORY'S MYSTERIES SECRET SOCIETIES (2001, History Channel, 50 min) ~ They are the subjects of controversy and curiosity. Their members include some of the world's most powerful individuals, including political leaders and the super-rich. Their goals are unknown. This documentary is an attempt to lift the veil of mystery surrounding groups like the Skull & Bones, the Bilderbergs, and the Tri-Lateral Commission. Hear from some conspiracy theorists who believe that they are conspiring to take over the world, and others who contend that they already have! Historians help document what is known about the groups' origins and aims, and you'll see intriguing evidence that suggests that some fears about these organizations may be justified! This is a brief journey through the past and present in search of clues for what is really going on behind the closed doors of the groups whose names - but not aims - are known. ***THE UNEXPLAINED: SECRET SOCIETIES (1997, A&E, 50 min) ~ Learn history and legacy of Freemasonry. Hear the story of Jack Harris, who exposed exotic rituals of Freemasons and allegedly received life threats. Is there a preferential treatment to fellow Masons in British Criminal Justice system? Could Skull & Bones be a part of Yale University? What is the purpose of secrecy? Is it a conspiracy or merely protection of one's emotional comfort? See for yourself and make up your own mind. (Total running time 1 hr 40 min).
About this product: This 3-hrs long sensational documentary "Download: The True Story of the Internet," produced by Oxford Scientific Films for Discovery Channel, includes four films: (1) Browser Wars; (2) Search; (3) Bubble; (4) People Power. ***Meet real people behind virtual names such Google, Amazon, Ebay, YouTube, YourSpace, etc. ***Witness the backroom clashes that sparked a cultural and commercial revolution in "Download: The True Story of the Internet." From the founders of eBay, Yahoo, Amazon, Netscape, Google and other powerbrokers, experience amazing stories of how the Internet took control of our lives in 10 short years. Watch these pioneers tell how they went from geeky nerds to 21st-century visionaries in the time it takes most people to get their first promotion. Hear straight from the people who started it all, through stories that have the makings of a best-selling thriller. Learn how upstart 20-year-olds launched a revolution from Silicon Valley and become overnight billionaires as this hi-tech series reveals the technological, cultural, social and commercial revolution of the internet. (1) BROWSER WARS is focused on history and development of Netscape and Microsoft; (2) SEARCH tells about emergence of Yahoo, Excite, Google, etc; (3) BUBBLE is focused on creation and development of Amazon, Ebay, and other dot-comers; (4) PEOPLE POWER introduces to communication technologies and the history of its pioneers such as Napster, YouTube, YourSpace, etc. 2008.
About this product: ***THE UNIVERSE: BEYOND THE BIG BANG (A&E, 2007, 100 min, DVD+R format, it is recommended to check your DVD player for compatibility) ~ Go back to the start of it all, and trace our ever-growing understanding of our own place in the Universe. A virtual collision of astronomy and history, these dense, enlightening episodes of unprecedented programming give unique insight - through recreations and animations - on the great "Eureka!" moments of celestial understanding and into the very latest celestial discoveries. The latest out-of-this-world installment of THE UNIVERSE takes us back to where it all started: an unimaginably dense and hot fireball that rapidly expanded to become, well, everything. BIG BANG uses strikingly realistic computer reconstructions to transport you to this original moment, putting you ringside at the foundation of our Universe. This episode also dramatically connects the dots, from Aristotle to LeMaitre by way of Ptolemy, Copernicus, Galileo, Newton, Einstein and Hubble, to how we came to this amazing revelation about the origins of Space and Time. ***PLANET STORM (Discovery, 2007, 102 min) ~ Imagine a storm from Jupiter big enough to swallow the Earth, with 300 mile-per-hour winds that could grind cities into rubble and blow for hundreds of years. Now watch as the latest in computer-generated effects brings this monster to life. A typical Martian storm would devour everything in its path at half the speed of sound, until every square foot of land was sandblasted to oblivion. Constant volcanic eruptions like the ones on Jupiter's moon, Io, would create a rain of deadly radiation on Earth. Hold on tight for this unprecedented, first-ever look at what it would be like to experience some of our solar system's most powerful forces here on Earth. Includes interviews with Dr. Wesley Ward of the U.S. Geological Society, Tim Dowling of the University of Louisville, NASA scientist Bruce Tsurutani. Narrated by Emmy-winning actress Brenda Vaccaro.
About this product: This unique old time radio DVD collectible features 29 digitized reels of classic Terry and the Pirates radio broadcasts and over 6 hours 57 minutes of total running time on 1 DVD. Take a journey back through radio broadcasting history with this large audio library of OTR memorabilia. The golden age of old time radio has been rescued, digitized, and packaged into a gift set that any classic radio lover can appreciate. The DVD opens and plays in a computer DVD drive and the collector can listen to the audio on a MP3 player, DVD/MP3-compatible car stereo, computer, MP3-compatible DVD player, or just compile favorites onto CD for greater user flexibility.
About this product: ***CLEOPATRA (2-DVD Special Edition, 1963, Widescreen, English & French, Special Features, 4 hr 08 min) ~ Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton and Rex Harrison star in one of the greatest screen spectacles ever made - the story of the Queen of the Nile and her love affairs with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. The film is distinguished by superb performances from Burton and Harrison (nominated for an Oscar), but at its center is Elizabeth Taylor in one of the most glamorous roles of her career. Astounding in scope and grandeur, the picture won Oscars for cinematography, sets and special effects. It's famous moments include moviedom's most flamboyant entrance - Cleopatra's dazzling arrival in Rome. Bolstered by a talented supporting cast and utterly stunning backdrops, here is a truly epic portrayal of the woman who conquered two of Rome's greatest soldiers, affected the course of history, and became synonymous with beguiling beauty - Cleopatra. ***A PLACE IN THE SUN (1951, Paramount Collection, Full Screen, English, Special Features, 2 hr 01 min) ~ 17-year old Elizabeth Taylor begins her glorious acting career. Montgomery Clift stars as a poor young man determined to win a place in respectable society and the heart of a beautiful socialite (Elizabeth Taylor). ***CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF (1958, Deluxe Edition,Widescreen, English & French, Special Features, 1 hr 48 min) The raw emotions and crackling dialogue of Tennessee Williams' 1955 Pulitzer Prize play rumble like a thunderstorm in this film version whose fiery performances and grown-up themes made it one of 1958's top box-office hits. Paul Newman earned his first Oscar nomination as troubled ex-sports hero Brick. In a performance that marked a transition to richer adult roles, Elizabeth Taylor snagged her second. Her Maggie the Cat is a vivid portrait of passionate loyalty. Nominated for six Academy Awards including Best Picture. (Total running time 7 hrs 57 min)
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