Most Basic of Rights, The: Truth as a Defense in Cases of Libel and Slander
Early in the establishment of the free press was the notion that truth is a defense in cases of libel and slander. This was a key point of the defense in the Zenger trial of 1734-35. In 1964, in New York Times v. Sulliva..
Most Significant Events Covered
Television news correspondent, presidential advisor and university professor Marvin Kalb looks back over his years as a network news correspondent and talks about the most significant events and people that he covered. T..
Motivational Strategies
Although material rewards can motivate people, such rewards don't usually represent the strongest motivational force. Many companies have redesigned jobs to challenge their employees. A number of companies have also tapp..
Movies As A Cultural Force in the 1930's
Professor of history Gary Gerstle talks about the movies as a powerful, populist force in the 1930's. "These are all stories about the little guy in American society," Professor Gerstle explains, "...standing up...to the..
Moving to Extremes
Presidential advisor, political analyst and university professor David Gergen explains that both major political parties today are embracing more extreme agendas than they have in the past. As a result, Mr. Gergen notes,..
Multiplicative Inverses
Every number has an additive inverse. The concept of inverses in algebra is explained and the use of additive inverses is demonstrated.
Multiply a Binomial by a Monomial
A practical problem demonstrating multiplication of a binomial by a monomial.
Multiplying Both Sides of an Equation by -1
By multiplying both side of an equation by negative one, you can change negative signs to positive, making an equation easier to work with.
Multiplying Decimals: Exercises in Multiplying Decimals
This clip reviews the basic rules for multiplying decimals, then provides practice problems requiring the student to locate the decimal point. The clip also notes that, "Â…our rule for decimals is based on the rule for e..
Multiplying Decimals: Multiplying Decimals by Powers of Ten
This clip explains what it calls "a handy shortcut" that works when multiplying by powers of ten. "To multiply a decimal number by 10, move the decimal point one place to the right. To multiply by 100, move it two places..