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November 4, 2009
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12:00 am 
Civilian Conservation Corps: American Experience   Part of President Franklin Roosevelt's plan to put Americans to work, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) provides more than three million jobs in natural resource conservation. The young men in the corps plant trees, build flood barriers, fight fires and maintain roads and trails. Archival images and personal accounts of CCC veterans relate the story of one of the boldest and most popular New Deal experiments.G

1:00 am 
Lewis & Clark: The Journey of the Corps of Discovery   President Thomas Jefferson commissioned his secretary, Meriwether Lewis, to the task of revealing the West. Lewis asked his old friend, William Clark, and a group of rough frontiersmen to join the expedition, now called the Corps of Discovery. This Ken Burns documentary chronicles the challenges, frustrations and anxiety that faced the Corps of Discovery. Part 1 of 2G

3:00 am 
Place of Our Own  "Preventing Childhood Injuries"  NULL

3:30 am 
Los Ninos En Su Casa  "La Prevencion De La Obesidad Infantil"  NULL

4:00 am 
BBC World News   NULL

4:30 am 
French In Action  "Encounters I"  On a beautiful spring morning, Robert sets off to explore the Latin quarter. It's his first day in Paris. Mireille, relaxing in the Luxembourg Garden, has an unwelcome encounter.G

5:00 am 

5:30 am 
Dragon Tales  "Rise and Bloom/Super Snow Day"  Rise and Bloom - Max really wants to see the Bursting Blossoms bloom in Dragon Land - a spectacular, once-a-year event. This special event only happens at sunrise, and Max just can't seem to shake off his sleepiness and get himself going. Luckily, Max's friends have some strategies to help him feel more awake. D

6:00 am 
Arthur  "Prunella's Special Edition/The Secret Life of Dogs & Babies"  The latest book about everyone's favorite boy wizard-Henry Skreever, of course-is finally in stores! Every kid in town is lining up to get it except Prunella, who's ordered a monogrammed, limited edition, coming all the way from England. She's in for a surprise, though, when they mix up her order and send a Braille version instead. Ever wonder what Baby Kate and Pal are thinking? Join an adventure into their secret world, where Arthur and D.W. D

6:30 am 
Martha Speaks  "Martha in the Hold/Get Along, Little Doggies"  Martha in the Hold - Martha's family is going out West on vacation and Martha doesn't want to be left behind. But that cargo hold where dogs have to travel sounds scary. Can Martha find her ticket to ride?Vocabulary: (E) cargo, passenger(s), turbulence, arriv(e)(s)(ing)(val) , depart(s)(ed) (I) travel(ing), suitcase(s), flight, trip, Take(s) (ing) off. D

7:00 am 
Curious George  "George Digs Worms/Everything Old Is New Again"  The countryside catches worm-racing fever when George's prize worm enters a championship race.G

7:30 am 
Sid The Science Kid  "Sid's Amazing Invention"  Sid believes that he has discovered a new invention to put toys away! Sid learns his invention is actually a simple machine called a lever, which is not only useful for launching toys, but can also help lift up really heavy things. D

8:00 am 
Super Why!  "The Twelve Dancing Princesses"  NULL

8:30 am 
Dinosaur Train  "Armored Like An Ankylosaurus/Campout!"  Armored Like an Ankylosaurus - The kids travel on the Dinosaur Train with Mr. Pteranodon to see his hero, Hank Ankylosaurus, play a game of Dinoball. Afterwards, they even get to play with Hank and learn what it's like to be a dinosaur that's covered with armored plates and a mighty club for a tail.Campout! - Our Pteranodon family goes to the Big Pond for their first overnight camp out and meets a small frog with a big voice. D

9:00 am 
Sesame Street  "Elmo Steps In for Super Grover"  Chris hurries over to Elmo who needs help getting his airplane out of the tree. Just as Chris is about to get a ladder, Super Chicken and her sidekick Robin fly in to help. Super Grover comes crashing in to save the day, too. D

10:00 am 
Clifford The Big Red Dog  "Doggie Detectives/Camping It Up"  Doggie Detectives - Clifford's Big Idea: Work Together Equipment is disappearing from the local playground and it's up to K.C., inspired by the Detective Mike books he likes so much, to figure out what happened. He enlists the help of Clifford and the gang to form the " Doggy Detectives" to solve the mystery and the whole gang soon discovers the joy of discovery available in reading a good book! Camping It Up - Clifford's Big Idea: Work Together Because she thinks camping is going to be boring, Jetta tries to bring all the comforts of home into the woods. D

10:30 am 
WordWorld  "Bed Bugs/Snug As A Bug"  Bed Bugs - When the bugs accidentally break Frog's brand new bed, they scramble to put it back together and make things right. Just one problem. They can't tell the letters 'b' and 'd' apart! Can they figure out which letter is which - and rebuild Frog's bed - before Frog returns home?Snug as a Bug - Frog helps insomniac Bug figure out the end of the rhyme "snug as a bug in a . D

11:00 am 
Caillou  "Caillou Outdoors!"  Shoo, Shoo Bird, Fly Away - When birds keep eating the seeds in Mommy and Caillou's newly planted garden, they come up with the idea of making a scarecrow. It's fun picking out the clothes and drawing pictures for the face too. Caillou even imagines he's a scarecrow himself! When they are finished their scarecrow Rosie's noisy pie plates prove to be the final ingredient needed to scare away the birds!Caillou's Road Trip - One fine day the family is going on a car trip. D

11:30 am 
Barney & Friends  "The Wind and the Sun and the Nature of Things"  The Wind and the Sun: Baby Bop is excited to set up a lemonade stand on a beautiful, sunny day. Unfortunately, BJ thinks her spot is the perfect place to fly his kite. The two begin to argue about which is better, the sun or the wind. D

12:00 pm 
It's A Big Big World  "A Bird Tale/Friendship"  Bob and Wartz think that Burdette has migrated. Snook helps Snail reconcile with Worm.G

12:30 pm 
Zoboomafoo  "Don't Fence Me In"  Zoboo invites a wolverine to live with him in Animal Junction, only to realize that there's not enough space for his new pal. Wild creatures need room to roam.G

1:00 pm 
Between the Lions  "Mrs. McNosh Hangs Up Her Wash/Knuffle Bunny"  The cubs find some unusual items on Mrs. McNosh's clothesline, but they're reluctant to turn over their favorite things for a good washing.Educational Goals: Highlights the joys of reading and introduces key literacy skills. Focuses on the sounds er/ir and -y, and features vocabulary words related to clothes and laundry. D

1:30 pm 
Wishbone  "Frankenbone"  This live-action program follows the exploits of Wishbone the dog and his human friends, Joe, David and Samantha through their adventures in their hometown of Oakdale. Wishbone's everyday experiences trigger his imagination and he finds himself in scenes from classic works of literature. In this episode, David's got trouble on his hands when he adds a little spark to his science fair project. D

2:00 pm 
Electric Company  "Electric Accompany"  Annie hypnotizes Keith to sing an annoying jingle. The Electric Company needs to cure Keith in time for him to perform the song he wrote for his dad's birthday. D

2:30 pm 
WordGirl  "Lady Redundant Woman/A Game of Cat and Mouse"  Lady Redundant Woman - All Beatrice Bixby wants is to be named manager of the local copy shop where she works. But one day when she merges with a photocopier she becomes Lady Redundant Woman.A Game of Cat and Mouse - Just when it seems like nothing can stop Dr 2 Brains from transforming hair gel into cream cheese, WordGirl teams up with the newest resident of 2 Brain's old science lab - Professor Tubing. D

3:00 pm 
Maya & Miguel  "The Bully and the Bunny"  A hulking new kid named Jimmy McCorkle moves in across the street and - at least it seems to Miguel and his friends - begins to bully everyone around. He kicks Miguel's soccer ball over the building, rips apart Maya's favorite video game, and commands Theo to remember his name.or else. D

3:30 pm 
Cyberchase  "A Broom of One's Own"  When Wicked puts a CyberSquad Seal of Approval on her new "Wickedy Brooms," it's up to Matt, Jackie, Inez and Digit to make sure the brooms are as good as Wicked claiMs. They try them out, figuring out their speed - how far the different brooms go in a given amount of time. The brooms pass the test - but Wicked doesn't. They must race to Control Central and save Motherboard before Wicked's scheme succeeds! And where's Hacker? And what will he do when he finds out Wicked is trying to take over his turf? EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE: You can use speed - the distance you travel in a unit of time - to tell how far you will go in any amount of time. D

4:00 pm 
Fetch! With Ruff Ruffman  "Blossom Bawls While Ruff Has A Ball with Balls"  Ruff is trying to market "Ruffball," a brand new game that's supposed to sweep the nation! Unfortunately, Ruffball is interesting for only about six seconds. Ruff sends Talia and Liza to meet with a physics teacher to learn how to make Ruffball a little more exciting; and he sends Sterling to a stadium to learn how to broadcast a baseball game on the radio. D

4:30 pm 
Arthur  "Prunella's Special Edition/The Secret Life of Dogs & Babies"  The latest book about everyone's favorite boy wizard-Henry Skreever, of course-is finally in stores! Every kid in town is lining up to get it except Prunella, who's ordered a monogrammed, limited edition, coming all the way from England. She's in for a surprise, though, when they mix up her order and send a Braille version instead. Ever wonder what Baby Kate and Pal are thinking? Join an adventure into their secret world, where Arthur and D.W. D

5:00 pm 
WordWorld  "Bed Bugs/Snug As A Bug"  Bed Bugs - When the bugs accidentally break Frog's brand new bed, they scramble to put it back together and make things right. Just one problem. They can't tell the letters 'b' and 'd' apart! Can they figure out which letter is which - and rebuild Frog's bed - before Frog returns home?Snug as a Bug - Frog helps insomniac Bug figure out the end of the rhyme "snug as a bug in a . D

5:30 pm 

6:00 pm 

7:00 pm 
Lark Rise to Candleford   The surprise visit of a new Post Office inspector, who notices every deviation from post office regulations, causes consternation and threatens jobs. Robert takes on an artistic labor of love that leads to a new assignment. Laura loses an important parcel.G

8:00 pm 
Bill Cosby: The Mark Twain Prize   An A-list cast of comedians, including Jerry Seinfield and Chris Rock, salutes Bill Cosby, the 12th recipient of the prize. Taped at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., the program includes clips of Cosby's career highlights - from his role on I Spy to the two comedy series bearing his name.G

9:30 pm 
George Carlin: The Mark Twain Prize   This encore features a star-studded cast of Carlin's friends and colleagues who pay tribute and provide comic testimonials to the late comedian. The award was announced just a week before he died in 2008. Performers include Jon Stewart, Bill Maher, Garry Shandling, Lily Tomlin, Joan Rivers and Margaret Cho. Carlin himself appears in classic film clips.G

11:00 pm 
Charlie Rose   NULL

12:00 am 
Civilian Conservation Corps: American Experience   Part of President Franklin Roosevelt's plan to put Americans to work, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) provides more than three million jobs in natural resource conservation. The young men in the corps plant trees, build flood barriers, fight fires and maintain roads and trails. Archival images and personal accounts of CCC veterans relate the story of one of the boldest and most popular New Deal experiments.G

1:00 am 
Frontline  "The Medicated Child"  FRONTLINE examines the safety of powerful anti-psychotic medications being prescribed for children as young as four, whether mental illness can be detected in a child and if so, is medication is the answer. Psychiatrists, researchers and big pharmaceutical companies are questioned about risks and benefits of the practice.G

2:00 am 
Outdoor Idaho  "Mining Idaho"  From the individual prospector to giant corporate operations, OUTDOOR IDAHO looks at mining in Idaho as it is today. With prices high, miners are heading to work above and below ground; sometimes with the help of high-tech equipment. Plans for new mines have downstream cities asking questions about future water quality.G

2:30 am 
Dialogue  "Hospital Ceo's"  Host Marcia Franklin talks with the new CEOs of St. Luke's and St. Alphonsus regional medical centers about their views on health care reform.G

3:00 am 
Sesame Street  "Abby's 1st Sleepover"  Abby goes to Big Bird's nest for her very first sleepover! She brings her wand, her pillow and her favorite book. Her mommy always reads a book to her at bedtime but at Big Bird's there isn't anyone to read to them. Luis and Maria walk past on their way to go dancing so Abby and Big Bird ask them to read the book. D

4:00 am 
Sid The Science Kid  "Getting A Shot: You Can Do It!"  Sid is super excited because his Grandma is coming to school! Grandma is a nurse, so she'll be giving everyone the new flu vaccination. Sid and his friends are a little hesitant to get the shot, and they have lots of questions about the vaccination and what it does inside their bodies. Grandma and Susie team up to explain the science of how a vaccination works, and then Grandma kicks in with a special song that makes getting a vaccination super easy!. D

4:30 am 
Martha Speaks  "Martha in the Hold/Get Along, Little Doggies"  Martha in the Hold - Martha's family is going out West on vacation and Martha doesn't want to be left behind. But that cargo hold where dogs have to travel sounds scary. Can Martha find her ticket to ride?Vocabulary: (E) cargo, passenger(s), turbulence, arriv(e)(s)(ing)(val) , depart(s)(ed) (I) travel(ing), suitcase(s), flight, trip, Take(s) (ing) off. D

5:00 am 
Austin City Limits  "M. Ward/Okkervil River"  M. Ward graduates from guest spots to his own headline performance, highlighting his latest album, Hold Time. Austin indie rock favorite Okkervil River follows.G

6:00 am 
Rick Steves' Europe  "Great Swiss Cities: Luzern, Bern, Zurich and Lausanne"  Rick enjoys Switzerland's urban charms in Luzern, Bern, Zurich and Lausanne where he explores artistic treasures and tries out local activities.G

6:30 am 
Art Wolfe's Travels to the Edge  "Mexico: Baja"  Wolfe searches for migrating gray whales on the Sea of Cortez. Venturing inland through the unforgiving Cataviña desert, he discovers a photographer's playground of light and magical landscapes.G

7:00 am 
The Desert Speaks  "Desolation Canyon River Journey"  Take a trip down the virtually unknown Green River in Utah, which is often overshadowed by its more famous counterpart - the mighty Colorado River. Along the river's course explore what is perhaps the best-known geographical feature of the river, the prehistoric creatures buried along its banks in Dinosaur National Monument. No trip down the Green River would be complete without a venture through the appropriately named Desolation Canyon and some of the wildest, least inhabited areas remaining in the U.S. D

7:30 am 
Smart Travels - Pacific Rim With Rudy Maxa  "Maui and Hawaii's Big Island"  The cultures of the Pacific converge on the breathtaking islands of Hawaii. This trip Rudy begins on Maui, where he braves the twisting road to Hana with its cascading waterfalls and tropical splendor. Fire-knife dancers light up the night sky, and we sway to the rhythms of hula and slack-key guitar. D

8:00 am 
America's Heartland   Host Paul Ryan takes us to a one of a kind horseradish festival in Collinsville, Illinois. Reporter Jason Shoultz goes on a "hard shell" harvest for oysters in Florida Reporter Jim Finnerty sees how a growing appetite for wine is changing farmland in Texas. Reporter Sarah Gardner visits a major lemon supplier in southern California. D

8:30 am 
Chefs A' Field: Culinary Adventures That Begin On The Farm  "Seattle, Washington - Mussels"  Big and gregarious and in love with the food experience, Chef Tom Douglas of Seattle's Palace Kitchen, Etta's Seafood and Dahlia Lounge restaurants heads out to the waters of the Pacific Northwest to savor the succulence of the sea-perfect mussels from Whidbey Island's Penn Cove Shellfish. Recipes: Mussels in Sake Ginger Butter; Mussel Chowder. D

9:00 am 
America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated  "Backyard Steak and Potatoes"  Grilled Flank Steak - So what's wrong with marinating steak in bottled Italian salad dressing? A lot. Julia Collin Davison explains to Christopher Kimball how the test kitchen developed a fresh, Mediterranean-style marinade that boosts flavor without over-tenderizing the meat.Grilled Potatoes - Julia Collin Davison reveals the secrets to achieving potent garlic and rosemary flavors in grilled potatoes without bitterness and charring. D

9:30 am 
Everyday Baking from Everyday Food  "Desserts That Wow"  Fancy pastries and cakes are often associated with four-star restaurants and upscale bakeries. EVERYDAY FOOD deconstructed some favorite desserts and created recipes using easy-to-find ingredients and simple baking techniques. In this episode, John prepares cream puffs with ice cream and hot fudge sauce, caramel bread pudding, raspberry napoleons and plum upside-down cake. D

10:00 am 
Keeping Score  "Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5"  Hidden beneath the surface of his life-saving Symphony No. 5, Shostakovich may have left a subversive cipher. In this episode of Keeping Score, investigate the arresting symphony that would either redeem Shostakovich or condemn him to the Gulag. D

11:00 am 
Sesame Street  "Elmo Steps In for Super Grover"  Chris hurries over to Elmo who needs help getting his airplane out of the tree. Just as Chris is about to get a ladder, Super Chicken and her sidekick Robin fly in to help. Super Grover comes crashing in to save the day, too. D

12:00 pm 
Dinosaur Train  "Armored Like An Ankylosaurus/Campout!"  Armored Like an Ankylosaurus - The kids travel on the Dinosaur Train with Mr. Pteranodon to see his hero, Hank Ankylosaurus, play a game of Dinoball. Afterwards, they even get to play with Hank and learn what it's like to be a dinosaur that's covered with armored plates and a mighty club for a tail.Campout! - Our Pteranodon family goes to the Big Pond for their first overnight camp out and meets a small frog with a big voice. D

12:30 pm 
Super Why!  "The Emperor's New Clothes"  Littlest Pig is very embarrassed. Jill wants him to wear a bucket on his head for their game, and he feels just plain silly! The Super Readers dive into the tale of The Emperor's New Clothes and meet an Emperor who doesn't want to look ridiculous either! Trouble is, his clothes seem to be invisible, and there's nothing sillier than a parade in your underwear!Educational Objectives: To learn about communicating feelings, follow the alphabet, practice spelling skills and use the power to read to change the story. D

1:00 pm 
Martha Speaks  "Martha in the Hold/Get Along, Little Doggies"  Martha in the Hold - Martha's family is going out West on vacation and Martha doesn't want to be left behind. But that cargo hold where dogs have to travel sounds scary. Can Martha find her ticket to ride?Vocabulary: (E) cargo, passenger(s), turbulence, arriv(e)(s)(ing)(val) , depart(s)(ed) (I) travel(ing), suitcase(s), flight, trip, Take(s) (ing) off. D

1:30 pm 
Electric Company  "Pop Goes The Easel"  Jessica and Danny get stuck in a magical painting. The Electric Company needs to work with the mysterious artist to get their friends back into the real world. D

2:00 pm 
Outdoor Idaho  "Mining Idaho"  From the individual prospector to giant corporate operations, OUTDOOR IDAHO looks at mining in Idaho as it is today. With prices high, miners are heading to work above and below ground; sometimes with the help of high-tech equipment. Plans for new mines have downstream cities asking questions about future water quality.G

2:30 pm 
Dialogue  "Hospital Ceo's"  Host Marcia Franklin talks with the new CEOs of St. Luke's and St. Alphonsus regional medical centers about their views on health care reform.G

3:00 pm 
The Desert Speaks  "Royal Road Across The Frontier"  In the second part of the journey along the ancient highway, learn about the traditional hot springs of Aguas Calientes that gave the ancient traveler a brief respite from the dry, dusty roads. While the springs no longer exist, the town still marks the boundary between the lush green landscape behind and the dry dangerous desert frontier that looms ahead. The first stop in the desert is the mining town of Zacatecas. D

3:30 pm 
Outdoor Idaho  "Mining Idaho"  From the individual prospector to giant corporate operations, OUTDOOR IDAHO looks at mining in Idaho as it is today. With prices high, miners are heading to work above and below ground; sometimes with the help of high-tech equipment. Plans for new mines have downstream cities asking questions about future water quality.G

4:00 pm 

5:00 pm 
Bill Cosby: The Mark Twain Prize   An A-list cast of comedians, including Jerry Seinfield and Chris Rock, salutes Bill Cosby, the 12th recipient of the prize. Taped at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., the program includes clips of Cosby's career highlights - from his role on I Spy to the two comedy series bearing his name.G

6:30 pm 
Outdoor Idaho  "Mining Idaho"  From the individual prospector to giant corporate operations, OUTDOOR IDAHO looks at mining in Idaho as it is today. With prices high, miners are heading to work above and below ground; sometimes with the help of high-tech equipment. Plans for new mines have downstream cities asking questions about future water quality.G

7:00 pm 
Jim Thorpe: World's Greatest Athlete   Chronicles the sports superstar's remarkable life (1887-1953) from his boyhood in Oklahoma and his gold-medal wins at the 1912 Summer Olympics to his subsequent fall from grace and later, his advocacy of American Indian rights and self-sufficiency.G

8:00 pm 
Bill Cosby: The Mark Twain Prize   An A-list cast of comedians, including Jerry Seinfield and Chris Rock, salutes Bill Cosby, the 12th recipient of the prize. Taped at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., the program includes clips of Cosby's career highlights - from his role on I Spy to the two comedy series bearing his name.G

9:30 pm 
Outdoor Idaho  "Mining Idaho"  From the individual prospector to giant corporate operations, OUTDOOR IDAHO looks at mining in Idaho as it is today. With prices high, miners are heading to work above and below ground; sometimes with the help of high-tech equipment. Plans for new mines have downstream cities asking questions about future water quality.G

10:00 pm 
Jim Thorpe: World's Greatest Athlete   Chronicles the sports superstar's remarkable life (1887-1953) from his boyhood in Oklahoma and his gold-medal wins at the 1912 Summer Olympics to his subsequent fall from grace and later, his advocacy of American Indian rights and self-sufficiency.G

11:00 pm 
10-J: The History of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City   10-J: THE HISTORY OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF KANSAS CITY explores the roots of this innovative banking structure. In 1913, Congress created the Federal Reserve to bring financial stability to the nation after a number of banking panics. The Federal Reserve Act created a unique central bank. D

12:00 am 
Private Universe Project In Mathematics  "Building On Useful Ideas"  One of the strands of the Rutgers long-term study was to find out how useful ideas spread through a community of learners and evolve over time. Here, the focus is in on the teacher’s role in fostering thoughtful mathematics. D

1:00 am 
Unfinished Nation  "A Precarious Experiement"  NULL

1:30 am 
Unfinished Nation  "Vision for a Nation"  NULL

2:00 am 
Engaging with Literature: A Workshop for Teachers, Grades 3-5  "Workshop 7. Many Students: Many Voices and Abilities"  Each student has an individual perspective to share with the world. In this session, you will learn about ways to celebrate their uniqueness, providing an atmosphere in the classroom in which each student plays a respected and respectful role in conversations surrounding literature. You will see how background, reading levels, language acquisition levels, and other personal characteristics allow for the formulation of multiple perspectives that add significantly to a group. D

3:00 am 
Eyes of Nye  "Genetically Modified Foods"  Segments look at the spectrum of the controversies surrounding the topic and the planet-changing benefits and risks.G

3:30 am 
Design Squad  "Pumped"  The community pool needs a water pump designed for the 11-foot water slide. The teams compete to see which slide the YMCA campers will choose.G

4:00 am 
NASA Connect  "Virtual Earth"  In Virtual Earth, students will be introduced to Earth system science. They will learn what a system is and how to apply the concept of systems to learn more about how the Earth functions. Students will understand the only way to really comprehend the workings of our planet is to look at the Earth as a whole system. D

4:30 am 
NASA Connect  "Better Health from Space to Earth"  In Better Health From Space to Earth, students will learn about the importance of good nutrition and exercise. They will investigate what we can learn in space about our bodies here on Earth. Students will see how researchers and scientists apply the mathematics concepts of measurement and estimation to study the loss of calcium in bones and the loss of muscle mass while astronauts are living and working in space. D

5:00 am 
Perfect Day  "Deep Sea Harvest - Josenfjorden, Norway"  Host Tina Nordström visits a fish farm to prepare a delicacy - the white halibut. She fixes lemon-marinated halibut with asparagus and Serrano ham.G

5:30 am 
New Scandinavian Cooking with Andreas Viestad  "Salmon"  Andreas sets up his mobile kitchen on the banks of the Namsen River to prepare a wide selection of salmon dishes.G

6:00 am 
Rick Steves' Europe  "Burgundy: Profound France"  In the calm and cultivated corner of France, Rick travels on a canal barge, visits a medieval hospice and a modern monastery, and builds a barrel.G

6:30 am 
Equitrekking  "Belize"  After exploring Maya sites and caves and a variety of jungle lodges, the episode moves to a horse ranch and farm near the capital city of Belmopan. The episode also climbs high near the border of Guatemala to explore Rio Frio Cave.G

7:00 am 
Garden Smart   Nemours Mansion and Gardens is one of the finest examples of a French formal garden in North America. And, it's undergoing a renovation. The lessons learned apply no matter the size of your yard. D

7:30 am 
Ask This Old House  "Installing Aluminum Gutters & Downspouts/Energy-Efficient"  General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner install new aluminum gutters and downspouts. Then Tom, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and landscape contractor Roger Cook ask, "What is it?" Afterward, Richard helps a homeowner install a new energy-efficient clothes washer and dryer. D

8:00 am 
For Your Home  "Grand Entrances"  Grand style greets visitors as Vicki and Sloan furnish the foyer and living room in pink, brown and cream tones. Decorative glass sconces and deep, plush rugs create an elegant and inviting ambiance for the more formal areas of the Dream Home. D

8:30 am 
Katie Brown Workshop  "Polka Dot Party"  Inspired by the polka-dot, Katie cooks some dotted goodies: honey carrot muffins, polka dotted pizza and a watermelon stack. Projects: a colorful birthday banner and zany Willy Wonka-inspired flowers. D

9:00 am 
Lap Quilting with Georgia Bonesteel  "Nature of Fabric"  Georgia presents an unusual method for leaf pounding on fabric. A Texas quilter demonstrates her airbrushing techniques.G

9:30 am 
Gary Spetz's Painting Wild Places! with Watercolors  "Learn to Paint The Monument Valley, Part 1"  The colorful and stark rock formations of the majestic Monument Valley. In a step-by-step demonstration, Gary takes the viewer half way through the painting process: from a drawing on watercolor paper through the creation of the painting's base foundation of colors and values. D

10:00 am 
America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated  "Old-Fashioned Snack Cakes"  Oatmeal Cake - Julia Collin Davison reveals the test kitchen's update on the classic oatmeal snack cake - they top moist, fluffy cake with buttery undertones with an icing that features chewy coconut, crunchy nuts and butterscotch-like flavor.Spice Cake - Bridget Lancaster shows host Christopher Kimball the secrets to achieving a moist and substantial spice cake with warm, bold spices that don't overpower and a rich, complementary cream cheese frosting.Equipment Corner: Dry Measuring Cups - materials, shapes, weights and prices. D

10:30 am 
Lidia's Italy  "Risotto Fresh and Green"  Lidia learns the basics of montasio cheese making in Friuli. She uses the cheese to make a breakfast frico with guest chef Cody Hogan. They round out the menu with risotto with spinach and skillet turnips with potatoes.G

11:00 am 
Habitable Planet, The  "Human Population Dynamics"  The human population of our planet now exceeds 6.5 billion and is rising. Much of this growth is projected for the most environmentally fragile regions of the world. Will studying the history of the world's population growth help predict the Earth's "carrying capacity"?. D

11:30 am 
Habitable Planet, The  "Risk, Exposure, and Health"  We all require food, air, and water to survive — which are contaminated to some extent by man-made pollutants. Two studies, one in a rural western mining town and another in a dense urban population, reveal how these exposures impact health, and what can be done to reduce the risks. D

12:00 pm 
Private Universe Project In Mathematics  "Building On Useful Ideas"  One of the strands of the Rutgers long-term study was to find out how useful ideas spread through a community of learners and evolve over time. Here, the focus is in on the teacher’s role in fostering thoughtful mathematics. D

1:00 pm 
Place of Our Own  "Preventing Childhood Injuries"  NULL

1:30 pm 
Los Ninos En Su Casa  "La Prevencion De La Obesidad Infantil"  NULL

2:00 pm 
Engaging with Literature: A Workshop for Teachers, Grades 3-5  "Workshop 7. Many Students: Many Voices and Abilities"  Each student has an individual perspective to share with the world. In this session, you will learn about ways to celebrate their uniqueness, providing an atmosphere in the classroom in which each student plays a respected and respectful role in conversations surrounding literature. You will see how background, reading levels, language acquisition levels, and other personal characteristics allow for the formulation of multiple perspectives that add significantly to a group. D

3:00 pm 
Eyes of Nye  "Genetically Modified Foods"  Segments look at the spectrum of the controversies surrounding the topic and the planet-changing benefits and risks.G

3:30 pm 
Design Squad  "Pumped"  The community pool needs a water pump designed for the 11-foot water slide. The teams compete to see which slide the YMCA campers will choose.G

4:00 pm 
NASA Connect  "Virtual Earth"  In Virtual Earth, students will be introduced to Earth system science. They will learn what a system is and how to apply the concept of systems to learn more about how the Earth functions. Students will understand the only way to really comprehend the workings of our planet is to look at the Earth as a whole system. D

4:30 pm 
NASA Connect  "Better Health from Space to Earth"  In Better Health From Space to Earth, students will learn about the importance of good nutrition and exercise. They will investigate what we can learn in space about our bodies here on Earth. Students will see how researchers and scientists apply the mathematics concepts of measurement and estimation to study the loss of calcium in bones and the loss of muscle mass while astronauts are living and working in space. D

5:00 pm 
Perfect Day  "Deep Sea Harvest - Josenfjorden, Norway"  Host Tina Nordström visits a fish farm to prepare a delicacy - the white halibut. She fixes lemon-marinated halibut with asparagus and Serrano ham.G

5:30 pm 
New Scandinavian Cooking with Andreas Viestad  "Salmon"  Andreas sets up his mobile kitchen on the banks of the Namsen River to prepare a wide selection of salmon dishes.G

6:00 pm 
Rick Steves' Europe  "Burgundy: Profound France"  In the calm and cultivated corner of France, Rick travels on a canal barge, visits a medieval hospice and a modern monastery, and builds a barrel.G

6:30 pm 
Equitrekking  "Belize"  After exploring Maya sites and caves and a variety of jungle lodges, the episode moves to a horse ranch and farm near the capital city of Belmopan. The episode also climbs high near the border of Guatemala to explore Rio Frio Cave.G

7:00 pm 
Garden Smart   Nemours Mansion and Gardens is one of the finest examples of a French formal garden in North America. And, it's undergoing a renovation. The lessons learned apply no matter the size of your yard. D

7:30 pm 
Ask This Old House  "Installing Aluminum Gutters & Downspouts/Energy-Efficient"  General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner install new aluminum gutters and downspouts. Then Tom, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and landscape contractor Roger Cook ask, "What is it?" Afterward, Richard helps a homeowner install a new energy-efficient clothes washer and dryer. D

8:00 pm 
For Your Home  "Grand Entrances"  Grand style greets visitors as Vicki and Sloan furnish the foyer and living room in pink, brown and cream tones. Decorative glass sconces and deep, plush rugs create an elegant and inviting ambiance for the more formal areas of the Dream Home. D

8:30 pm 
Katie Brown Workshop  "Polka Dot Party"  Inspired by the polka-dot, Katie cooks some dotted goodies: honey carrot muffins, polka dotted pizza and a watermelon stack. Projects: a colorful birthday banner and zany Willy Wonka-inspired flowers. D

9:00 pm 
Lap Quilting with Georgia Bonesteel  "Nature of Fabric"  Georgia presents an unusual method for leaf pounding on fabric. A Texas quilter demonstrates her airbrushing techniques.G

9:30 pm 
Gary Spetz's Painting Wild Places! with Watercolors  "Learn to Paint The Monument Valley, Part 1"  The colorful and stark rock formations of the majestic Monument Valley. In a step-by-step demonstration, Gary takes the viewer half way through the painting process: from a drawing on watercolor paper through the creation of the painting's base foundation of colors and values. D

10:00 pm 
America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated  "Old-Fashioned Snack Cakes"  Oatmeal Cake - Julia Collin Davison reveals the test kitchen's update on the classic oatmeal snack cake - they top moist, fluffy cake with buttery undertones with an icing that features chewy coconut, crunchy nuts and butterscotch-like flavor.Spice Cake - Bridget Lancaster shows host Christopher Kimball the secrets to achieving a moist and substantial spice cake with warm, bold spices that don't overpower and a rich, complementary cream cheese frosting.Equipment Corner: Dry Measuring Cups - materials, shapes, weights and prices. D

10:30 pm 
Lidia's Italy  "Risotto Fresh and Green"  Lidia learns the basics of montasio cheese making in Friuli. She uses the cheese to make a breakfast frico with guest chef Cody Hogan. They round out the menu with risotto with spinach and skillet turnips with potatoes.G

11:00 pm 
Fokus Deutsch  "Episode 28. Geschichte Einer Universit"  A look at the founding of Heidelberg University and a portrait of an engineering student from Cameroon. Native speakers, Susanne, and Sabine discuss their lives as students. D

11:15 pm 
Fokus Deutsch  "Episode 29. Wirstchaft Im Wandel (A Changing Economy), Hilfe F"  Germany's changing economy, including a short documentary about unemployment. Vocabulary for economics and industry. D

11:30 pm 
Mechanical Universe…And Beyond, The  "Beyond The Mechanical Universe"  The world of electricity and magnetism, and 20th-century discoveries of relativity and quantumnmechanics.n. D

12:00 am 

1:00 am 

1:30 am 
Tavis Smiley   NULL

2:00 am 
Jewels of the Jungle   JEWELS OF THE JUNGLE follows microbiologist Dr. Gary Strobel as he scours the world's forests for new natural medicines that may prove critical in the war on diseases like cancer and malaria. This hour-long documentary chronicles the science and drama surrounding Strobel's work with endophytes, the bizarre microscopic life forms inside nearly all of the world's plants. JEWELS OF THE JUNGLE examines endophytes' revolutionary potential to create a new generation of cheaper and more plentiful "wonder drugs. D

3:00 am 
Charlie Rose   NULL

4:00 am 

4:30 am 

5:00 am 
P.O.V.  "Standing Silent Nation"  Alex White Plume and his Lakota family plant industrial hemp on South Dakota's Pine Ridge Reservation in search of a sustainable and hardy crop. Even with no psychoactive properties, this benign relative of marijuana brings in federal agents and precipitates a Byzantine struggle over tribal sovereignty, economic rights and common sense.G

6:00 am 
Independent Lens  "Power Paths"  Native American tribes explore opportunities to bring renewable energy projects to their people. Coal leases have brought royalties to tribal treasuries but also pollution and health problems yet many tribal members remain without access to electricity in their own homes. Now they seek ways to control their own energy and sell any surplus to the power companies.G

7:00 am 
Frontline  "The Medicated Child"  FRONTLINE examines the safety of powerful anti-psychotic medications being prescribed for children as young as four, whether mental illness can be detected in a child and if so, is medication is the answer. Psychiatrists, researchers and big pharmaceutical companies are questioned about risks and benefits of the practice.G

8:00 am 
Jewels of the Jungle   JEWELS OF THE JUNGLE follows microbiologist Dr. Gary Strobel as he scours the world's forests for new natural medicines that may prove critical in the war on diseases like cancer and malaria. This hour-long documentary chronicles the science and drama surrounding Strobel's work with endophytes, the bizarre microscopic life forms inside nearly all of the world's plants. JEWELS OF THE JUNGLE examines endophytes' revolutionary potential to create a new generation of cheaper and more plentiful "wonder drugs. D

9:00 am 
Outdoor Idaho  "Mining Idaho"  From the individual prospector to giant corporate operations, OUTDOOR IDAHO looks at mining in Idaho as it is today. With prices high, miners are heading to work above and below ground; sometimes with the help of high-tech equipment. Plans for new mines have downstream cities asking questions about future water quality.G

9:30 am 
Dialogue  "Hospital Ceo's"  Host Marcia Franklin talks with the new CEOs of St. Luke's and St. Alphonsus regional medical centers about their views on health care reform.G

10:00 am 

10:30 am 

11:00 am 
P.O.V.  "Standing Silent Nation"  Alex White Plume and his Lakota family plant industrial hemp on South Dakota's Pine Ridge Reservation in search of a sustainable and hardy crop. Even with no psychoactive properties, this benign relative of marijuana brings in federal agents and precipitates a Byzantine struggle over tribal sovereignty, economic rights and common sense.G

12:00 pm 
Independent Lens  "Power Paths"  Native American tribes explore opportunities to bring renewable energy projects to their people. Coal leases have brought royalties to tribal treasuries but also pollution and health problems yet many tribal members remain without access to electricity in their own homes. Now they seek ways to control their own energy and sell any surplus to the power companies.G

1:00 pm 
Frontline  "The Medicated Child"  FRONTLINE examines the safety of powerful anti-psychotic medications being prescribed for children as young as four, whether mental illness can be detected in a child and if so, is medication is the answer. Psychiatrists, researchers and big pharmaceutical companies are questioned about risks and benefits of the practice.G

2:00 pm 
Charlie Rose   NULL

3:00 pm 
BBC World News   NULL

3:30 pm 
Worldfocus   NULL

4:00 pm 
P.O.V.  "Standing Silent Nation"  Alex White Plume and his Lakota family plant industrial hemp on South Dakota's Pine Ridge Reservation in search of a sustainable and hardy crop. Even with no psychoactive properties, this benign relative of marijuana brings in federal agents and precipitates a Byzantine struggle over tribal sovereignty, economic rights and common sense.G

5:00 pm 
Independent Lens  "Power Paths"  Native American tribes explore opportunities to bring renewable energy projects to their people. Coal leases have brought royalties to tribal treasuries but also pollution and health problems yet many tribal members remain without access to electricity in their own homes. Now they seek ways to control their own energy and sell any surplus to the power companies.G

6:00 pm 
Frontline  "The Medicated Child"  FRONTLINE examines the safety of powerful anti-psychotic medications being prescribed for children as young as four, whether mental illness can be detected in a child and if so, is medication is the answer. Psychiatrists, researchers and big pharmaceutical companies are questioned about risks and benefits of the practice.G

7:00 pm 

8:00 pm 

8:30 pm 
Worldfocus   NULL

9:00 pm 
Charlie Rose   NULL

10:00 pm 
Independent Lens  "Power Paths"  Native American tribes explore opportunities to bring renewable energy projects to their people. Coal leases have brought royalties to tribal treasuries but also pollution and health problems yet many tribal members remain without access to electricity in their own homes. Now they seek ways to control their own energy and sell any surplus to the power companies.G

11:00 pm 
Frontline  "The Medicated Child"  FRONTLINE examines the safety of powerful anti-psychotic medications being prescribed for children as young as four, whether mental illness can be detected in a child and if so, is medication is the answer. Psychiatrists, researchers and big pharmaceutical companies are questioned about risks and benefits of the practice.G



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