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12:00 AM
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Ethics In America
"Anatomy of a Corporate Takeover"
Merger mania presents an alarming array of ethical problems. Debating the issues are T. Boone Pickens; chief executives from Borg-Warner, Goodyear, and Berkshire Hathaway; economist Lester Thurow; and Senator Tim Wirth. [G]
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1:00 AM
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Mathematics Illuminated
"The Concepts of Chaos"
The flapping of a butterfly's wings over Bermuda causes a rainstorm in Texas. Two sticks start side by side on the surface of a brook, only to follow divergent paths downstream. [P]
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1:30 AM
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Mathematics Illuminated
"Primes"
The properties and patterns of prime numbers. [P]
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2:00 AM
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Invitation to World Literature
"Candide"
A satirical novel following the travails of Candide, a hopeless optimist whose faith in his tutor's mantra that his is "the best of all possible worlds" is tested beyond all limits. Volaire's challenge to the aristocracy of his day proves refreshingly amusing and biting today. [P]
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2:30 AM
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Invitation to World Literature
"Things Fall Apart"
In this foundational modern African novel, Chinua Achebe's story follows the lives of people trying to understand which belief systems deserve their loyalty. The protagonist, Okonkwo is a tribal leader who battles neighboring villages, the English, and his own demons in early colonial Nigeria. [P]
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3:00 AM
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Connecting with the Arts: A Workshop for Middle Grades Teachers
"Workshop 3. How Do We Collaborate?"
This program illustrates a variety of teaching partnerships. Participants will see how teachers integrating the arts can benefit from collaborating with fellow teachers, partnering with visiting artists, and drawing on community resources. [P]
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4:00 AM
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Learning Science Through Inquiry
"Connecting Other Subjects to Inquiry"
This program explores how to use subjects like mathematics and language to further scientific inquiry and understanding of science concepts, and conversely, how science can aid learning in other subjects. It also reiterates the benefits of learning science through inquiry and explores your "next steps" along the inquiry journey. [G]
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5:00 AM
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Learning Math: Measurement
"Video 9. Measurement Relationships"
Examine the relationships between area and perimeter when one measure is fixed. Determine which shapes maximize area while minimizing perimeter, and vice versa. [P]
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5:30 AM
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Learning Math: Measurement
"Video 10. Classroom Case Studies, K"
Watch this program in the 10th session for K-2 teachers. Explore how the concepts developed in this course can be applied through case studies of K-2 teachers (former course participants who have adapted their new knowledge to their classrooms), as well as a set of typical measurement problems for K-2 students. [P]
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6:00 AM
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Nick Stellino Cooking with Friends
"Cajun Chicken & Salad"
[P]
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6:30 AM
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Sara's Weeknight Meals
"Girls at the Grill with Elizabeth Karmel"
[P]
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7:00 AM
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Art Wolfe's Travels to the Edge
"Alaska: Katmai Coast"
The largest intact stretch of uninhabited coastline left in North America also has the world's largest population of grizzly bears. Joining bear biologists, Wolfe captures a fresh look at grizzly behavior. [G]
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7:30 AM
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Music Voyager
"Nashville: Music City"
Known as the capital of country music, Nashville also is home to some of the world's top singer-songwriters and rock and pop bands. Host Jacob Edgar receives a personal tour of Nashville's iconic Grand Ole Opry by country superstar Vince Gill. [P]
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8:00 AM
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Ask This Old House
"Reusing Water from a Washing Machine; Maintaining Small Gasoline Engines"
Host Kevin O'Connor and landscape contractor Roger Cook examine ways to save water when irrigating. Meanwhile, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey heads to San Francisco to install an irrigation system that reuses water from a washing machine. [P]
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8:30 AM
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Rough Cut - Woodworking with Tommy Mac
"Arts and Crafts-Style Chair"
[P]
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9:00 AM
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Growing a Greener World
"Fetzer: The Most Earth-Friendly Winery In America"
Mendocino, CA. - Fetzer winery has won numerous awards for its quality wines and commitment to the environment. [P]
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9:30 AM
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Katie Brown Workshop
"Apples"
Katie pays tribute to the apple. In the kitchen, Katie makes a shrimp and apple slaw, iceberg apple and bacon salad, and apple cider. [P]
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10:00 AM
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Globe Trekker
"London City Guide 1"
Jonathan begins his exploration of the city on a double-decker bus tour of famous sites. [G]
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11:00 AM
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Globe Trekker
"London City Guide 2"
Trekker Brianna Barnes embarks on her tour of London at Buckingham Palace, heads over to the National Gallery, tours the street art scene, and bikes from Regent's Park to the Olympic Stadium. She also speeds off along the Thames River to Greenwich for a look at the Royal Naval College and the National Maritime Museum, then pops over to the Tate Modern, visits stately Cliveden House and the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, home to the biggest botanical collection in the world. [G]
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12:00 PM
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Ethics In America
"Anatomy of a Corporate Takeover"
Merger mania presents an alarming array of ethical problems. Debating the issues are T. Boone Pickens; chief executives from Borg-Warner, Goodyear, and Berkshire Hathaway; economist Lester Thurow; and Senator Tim Wirth. [G]
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1:00 PM
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Mathematics Illuminated
"The Concepts of Chaos"
The flapping of a butterfly's wings over Bermuda causes a rainstorm in Texas. Two sticks start side by side on the surface of a brook, only to follow divergent paths downstream. [P]
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1:30 PM
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Mathematics Illuminated
"Primes"
The properties and patterns of prime numbers. [P]
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2:00 PM
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Invitation to World Literature
"Candide"
A satirical novel following the travails of Candide, a hopeless optimist whose faith in his tutor's mantra that his is "the best of all possible worlds" is tested beyond all limits. Volaire's challenge to the aristocracy of his day proves refreshingly amusing and biting today. [P]
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2:30 PM
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Invitation to World Literature
"Things Fall Apart"
In this foundational modern African novel, Chinua Achebe's story follows the lives of people trying to understand which belief systems deserve their loyalty. The protagonist, Okonkwo is a tribal leader who battles neighboring villages, the English, and his own demons in early colonial Nigeria. [P]
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3:00 PM
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Connecting with the Arts: A Workshop for Middle Grades Teachers
"Workshop 3. How Do We Collaborate?"
This program illustrates a variety of teaching partnerships. Participants will see how teachers integrating the arts can benefit from collaborating with fellow teachers, partnering with visiting artists, and drawing on community resources. [P]
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4:00 PM
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Learning Science Through Inquiry
"Connecting Other Subjects to Inquiry"
This program explores how to use subjects like mathematics and language to further scientific inquiry and understanding of science concepts, and conversely, how science can aid learning in other subjects. It also reiterates the benefits of learning science through inquiry and explores your "next steps" along the inquiry journey. [G]
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5:00 PM
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Learning Math: Measurement
"Video 9. Measurement Relationships"
Examine the relationships between area and perimeter when one measure is fixed. Determine which shapes maximize area while minimizing perimeter, and vice versa. [P]
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5:30 PM
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Learning Math: Measurement
"Video 10. Classroom Case Studies, K"
Watch this program in the 10th session for K-2 teachers. Explore how the concepts developed in this course can be applied through case studies of K-2 teachers (former course participants who have adapted their new knowledge to their classrooms), as well as a set of typical measurement problems for K-2 students. [P]
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6:00 PM
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Essential Pepin
"Ocean Options"
[P]
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6:30 PM
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7:00 PM
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Primal Grill with Steven Raichlen
"On The Wing"
When we were growing up, barbecue meant chicken that was burned black as coal on the outside (the result of applying the sweet barbecue sauce too early), served half-raw inside, and perfumed with the scent of lighter fluid. If this sounds familiar, listen up. [P]
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7:30 PM
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Joanne Weir's Cooking Confidence
"Eat Your Vegetables"
[P]
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8:00 PM
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Ask This Old House
"Reusing Water from a Washing Machine; Maintaining Small Gasoline Engines"
Host Kevin O'Connor and landscape contractor Roger Cook examine ways to save water when irrigating. Meanwhile, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey heads to San Francisco to install an irrigation system that reuses water from a washing machine. [P]
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8:30 PM
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Rick Steves' Europe
"Amsterdam and Dutch Sidetrips"
Rick explores the riches of the city before visiting dikes, windmills and the world's largest flower market. [G]
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9:00 PM
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Equitrekking
"Spain"
Equitrekking host Darley Newman rides at Cortijo El Esparragal, an estate and working farm outside of Seville that dates back to the Bronze Age. On prize-winning Andalusians, Darley learns the purpose and history of the Spanish Vaquera style of riding. [P]
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9:30 PM
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Essential Pepin
"Ocean Options"
[P]
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10:00 PM
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10:30 PM
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Tommy Tang's Easy Thai Cooking
"Floating Markets, An Ancient Practice/Rachaburi"
Chicken Sate with Peanut Sauce, Spicy Beef Salad with Lemon Grass Vinaigrette and BBQ Pork Chops. [G]
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11:00 PM
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Mexico -- One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless
"Tijuana Round Table"
There's a long heritage of good food in Tijuana: It has an amazing taco culture and is the birthplace of the Caesar salad. Today, Tijuana boasts one of the top culinary schools in the country and some of the best chefs in Mexico. [P]
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11:30 PM
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Rick Steves' Europe
"Amsterdam and Dutch Sidetrips"
Rick explores the riches of the city before visiting dikes, windmills and the world's largest flower market. [G]
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