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Mountain Time View Pacific	Wednesday November 18, 2009	Full Day View Primetime View Current

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Surviving The Dust Bowl: American Experience They were called "Black blizzards," dark clouds reaching miles into the sky, churning millions of tons of dirt into torrents of destruction. For 10 years, beginning in 1930, dust storms ravaged the parched and overplowed southern plains, turning wheat fields into desert. Disease, hardship and death followed, yet the majority of people stayed on, refusing to give up on the land and a way of life. Liev Schreiber narrates.G

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Lewis & Clark Crossing The Centuries Actor George Kennedy narrates this IdahoPTV production that follows the Lewis & Clark route from the Mississippi River to Oregon's coast. The special looks at the changes 200 years have brought, and visits some places on the route that are barely altered. Also examined are the effects of the trek on the Native Americans and their place in history and today's world.G

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Journey of Sacagawea Oral history and tradition among the Lemhi Shoshonis, Sacagawea's descendants, and the Hidatsas, her childhood abductors, profile the person behind the western historical icon. Reenactments and scenes of the wild areas she knew help writer-producer Lori Joyce and her team explore the Lewis and Clark expedition.G

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Los Ninos En Su Casa "El Contacto Tactil Afectivo" NULL

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French In Action "Encounters III" In the courtyard of the Sorbonne, Robert and Mireille have caught each other's eye. Meanwhile, on an upper floor, Jean-Pierre, the pick- up artist, reveals the tricks of his trade to a not-very appreciative audience.G

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Dragon Tales "Feliz Cumpleanos, Enrique/On Thin Ice" Feliz Cumpleanos, Enrique - It's Enrique's birthday! Max, Emmy, and their dragon friends throw him a surprise party with streamers, Dragonblowers, and traditional American games. Enrique is thrilled that his new friends have planned such a special party for him, but he can't help but feel sad, missing his friends and the traditions that are part of birthday celebrations in Colombia. The gang tries to cheer him up, but his sadness keeps brimming to the surface. D

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Arthur "Arthur's Numbers Nightmare/Brain Gets Hooked" Arthur's Numbers Nightmare - When Arthur and friends discover what looks like a list of their class rankings in Principal Haney's office, they are all taken for a surprise. If Arthur's really Number Two, then he must be really smart! And is there anything Francine can do to move up rank? For Buster, Number Eleven is his new lucky number. for everything. D

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Martha Speaks "Martha Runs The Store, Part 1 & Part 2" Martha Runs the Store, Part 1 - Skits and Martha are feeling desperate while they wait in the broiling sun for Helen to finish shopping. Fed up, Skits decides to follow the cool air into the store, and Martha has to follow to get him out. What are they going to do now that they're stuck in the bathroom and the store is about to close?!Martha Runs the Store, Part 2 - Helen can't find Martha and Skits anywhere. D

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Curious George "Curious George's Home for Pigeons/Out of Order" Curious George's Home for Pigeons - Compass may be a homing pigeon but sometimes he has trouble finding his way home. Out of Order - When George sees a very nice lady leaving packages behind everywhere she goes, he figures she must be very forgetful.G

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Sid The Science Kid "The Wind Did It" Sid can't figure out who messed up the pile of leaves he raked up in the backyard. At school, Sid and his friends discover that wind is strong enough to make sand dunes, waves, move sail boats, and even blow away a pile of leaves!. D

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Super Why! "The Ugly Duckling: Becoming A Swan" Pig is too big for his bed and his sneakers are pinching his feet -what is going on? The superhero readers zoom into the story of The Ugly Duckling: Becoming a Swan, and meet a little guy who is experiencing growing pains of his own. Super Why and his friends help Duckling accept himself as he is while Pig learns an important lesson about the benefits of getting bigger.Educational Objectives: To learn about getting bigger. D

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Dinosaur Train "The Old Spinosaurus & The Sea/A Spiky Tail Tale" The Old Spinosaurus & the Sea - Dad takes the kids on the Dinosaur Train to fish in a new place, where they meet a huge, grumpy old dinosaur, called a Spinosaurus, that doesn't want the kids in his Sea. Eventually the kids befriend him, and they teach each other their own unique way to catch fish.A Spiky Tail Tale - Buddy and Tiny help settle an argument between Morris Stegosaurus and Alvin Allosaurus, two very big dinosaurs - one with a very spiky tail, the other with a mouthful of sharp teeth. D

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Sesame Street "Bears Try to Hibernate" There is a porridge shortage on Sesame Street! Telly runs to tell Baby Bear, but when he finds him, he is getting ready to hibernate until springtime when there is porridge again. What is Telly supposed to do for five months without a best friend? Telly and Baby bear set up a play date for the spring when Baby Bear wakes up. Telly says goodbye and the bears try to go to sleep, but they are not tired! First, they try counting, but that does not work. D

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Clifford The Big Red Dog "A Big Help/The Trouble with Kittens" A BIG HELP: Cleo and T-Bone notice how often Clifford is able to use his large size to help out. But when the kittens, Billy and Betty, get stuck in a tree, the little dogs learn that you don't have to be big to be helpful. THE TROUBLE WITH KITTENS: When kittens Betty and Billy insist on playing in Mr. Bleakman's yard, Clifford does his best to keep them out. D

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WordWorld "Rocket to the Moon/The Birds" Rocket to the Moon - When Frog needs to rescue the Little Piggies from the moon, he learns to appreciate lowercase letters.The Birds - Sheep discovers a large egg and has to take care of it until she can find Bird and return it to its rightful owner. D

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Caillou "I Can Do It!" Caillou's learning to do new things, and discovering it's okay to have help while he learns. To prove he's ready to help Dad paint the porch, Caillou paints Rosie's dollhouse first - and Gilbert, with paint-dipped paws, does some painting too! Caillou moves from renovation to recreation when Dad and Sarah teach him to play baseball; Dad teaches him to swim; and Clementine goads him into going down the big kids' slide. Mom shows Caillou how to tie his shoes but he get frustrated and stops trying. D

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Barney & Friends "The New Kid and Grandpa's Visit" The New Kid: When Riff meets a new friend in the park, BJ feels a little left out. BJ goes to great lengths to try to find a new friend for himself. Barney helps BJ see that we don't have to forget old friends when we make new ones. D

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It's A Big Big World "Making New Friends/Little Things" Making New Friends - There's someone new living in the World Tree -she's Riona, a cute, baby sloth, but how did she join the rainforest family?Curriculum Objective: Meeting new people can be intimidating, but making new friends is wonderful.Little Things - Riona helps Bob show everyone in the World Tree how little things they can do to help the environment can become a big help.Curriculum Objective: The world is big, but we can make a difference in our environment no matter how small we are. D

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Zoboomafoo "Eye Spy" The show uses a clay animation fantasy world of Zabooland and the live-action outpost Animal Junction, where the Kratt Brothers and Zoboomafoo come together to explore world of animals and teach children how to make friends with them.G

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Between the Lions "Here Come The Aliens/Abiyoyo" Strange creatures lurk in outer space, but even stranger creatures dwell right here on earth.Educational Goals: Highlights the joys of reading and introduces key literacy skills. Focuses on the sounds qu and z, teaches about q being paired with u, and introduces the prefixes un and re. D

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Wishbone "Salty Dog" This live-action program follows the exploits of Wishbone the dog and his human friends, Joe, David and Samantha through their adventures intheir hometown of Oakdale. Wishbone's everyday experiences trigger hi s imagination and he finds himself in scenes from classic works of literature. In this episode, Samantha leads Joe and David into a dangerous adventure while searching for treasure. D

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Electric Company "Abracadabra Cadabra Ca-Green!" Danny gets his hands on a book of magic spells and transforms Jessica into a lizard. It's up to the Electric Company to get Jessica back to normal before she's stuck eating flies forever. D

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WordGirl "Nocan The Contrarian/Meat My Dad" Nocan The Contrarian - Mr. Botsford wins the role of "Mayor for the Day" just as WordGirl's newest villain Nocan the Contrarian lands ashore. When Mr. Botsford says "down" he says "up"! When WordGirl says "attack" he says "defend" followed by a barbaric yelp. WordGirl has to find his weakness in order to restore the city to normalcy. D

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Maya & Miguel "The Wrestler Next Door" A new neighbor moves into the apartment building: Sr. Lopez, who is opening a new bakery in town. Tito is certain that Sr. D

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Cyberchase "Step By Step" In the company of the ghostly pirate Ivanka, the elusive Doctor Marbles is back, and this time he's discovered a powerful cybermineral he can use to help Motherboard. Located deep inside a volcano on the cybersite Corsario, this "Magmalux" is strong enough to override the virus Hacker inflicted on the beloved Cyberspace ruler. Unfortunately, Hacker is on to Marbles and traps him on Skull Island so he can retrieve the Magmalux for his own evil purpose. D

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Fetch! With Ruff Ruffman "How to Really Train Your Dog" Uncle MacRuffmantosh is hot on the trail of the Helmet of Victory! He's chartered a train scheduled to arrive at the helmet's hidden location-but the train is riddled with riddles. Ruff sends the six FETCHers to figure out the riddles on the train, which will unlock a mysterious briefcase. But there are others who won't stop until THEY get the briefcase. D

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Lark Rise to Candleford Residents rally around Susan Braby when they realize her husband Sam has hit her - until she has him arrested. Matthew is commissioned to make new gates for the manor. Adelaide is concerned that Sir Timothy is spending too much time with Dorcus. Laura brings Phillip home for tea.G

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Secrets of Shangri-La In the Kingdom of Mustang, between Nepal and Tibet and long off-limits to outsiders, explorers and scientists climb into human-carved caves thousands of years old. This National Geographic Special made for public television, follows team members up sheer rock cliffs into the caves where they find 14th-century wall paintings, ancient human remains and a centuries-old hidden library of sacred texts.G

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Lost Cave Temples In this second National Geographic Special for public television, filmmaker Liesl Clark documents her husband, seven-time Everest summiter Pete Athans, and big-wall climber Renan Ozturk, who take on the job of climbing into the crumbling caves. They search for the nine legendary cave temples called "Kabumm." Hoping to preserve rare texts, the team is interrupted by a posse of local horsemen who object to the intrusion of a sacred area.G

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Mustang - Journey of Transformation Lost in time, the Kingdom of Mustang is one of the last sanctuaries of authentic Tibetan Buddhist culture. Long isolated by geography and politics, the people struggle to survive - the center of their culture, 15th-century monasteries and the art within are close to collapse. This program tells the story of efforts to rescue this ancient place from the brink of extinction and help spark a cultural renaissance.G

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Words on the Wind The words of Native American poet Sa Su Weh of Nebraska are blended with original music, scenes of tribal lands and sounds of the natural world. His work touches on the rhythms of the planet, native wisdom and spirituality and the relationship of humans and nature. Interviews with Weh explore the motive and intent behind his work, tribal history, ancient wisdom and more.G

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Crown of the Continent -- Alaska's Wrangell-St. Elias Writer-director-producer John Grabowska and photographer Steve Ruth explore the soul of this place of superlatives, the largest U.S. national park, bigger than Switzerland with higher peaks.G

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Nova "Becoming Human: Last Human Standing" The concluding episode examines the roots of Homo sapiens, now thought to be in southern Africa some 200,000 years ago, spreading throughout the world after a severe period of cold drastically reduced the human population. This episode also looks at new evidence about the Neanderthals, Homo sapiens' European cousins, and their fate. Part 3 of 3G

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Frontline "A Death In Tehran" The life and death of Neda Soltani are explored in this film that seeks to learn about this young woman, who is shot and killed on the streets of Tehran during protests following Iran's controversial 2009 presidential election. Her death, filmed on camera phone, make her a symbol for those who want to keep the reform movement alive.G

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Outdoor Idaho "Trip to the Moon" Scenes throughout a year-long cycle reveal eastern Idaho's Craters of the Moon National Monument is not just a place of rugged, sharp lava and towering formations but also a region that teems with life and history. Native Americans, scientists, school children, tourists and butterfly-census takers all find unique and personal experiences there.G

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Dialogue "State Budget Woes" This week on Dialogue, host Joan Cartan-Hansen will talk with policy makers about the state's fiscal options, what cuts are on the table and what choices the Governor and legislators will have to make starting in January. This show's guests are Wayne Hammon, Administrator of Idaho's Division of Financial Management, Rep. Darrell Bolz, Vice Chair of the Joint Finance and Appropriations committee and Rep. Wendy Jaquet, D-Ketchum, Democratic member on the JFAC committee. Viewers are encouraged to call in with their questions.G

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Sesame Street "Sesame Street Y A Quest Y Not" How to be a Knight for a Day. Hooray! Telly, Abby and Elmo look to the book to tell them how to become knights. First, they have to wear a suit of shining armor. D

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Sid The Science Kid "Sid's Special Dad Day" Sid is excited to play soccer with his Dad outside--but he's not excited to lather up in sunblock, because it takes way too long to put on! At school, Sid and his friends discover that sunblock is a great way to protect your skin from the sun. And they also learn about the amazing ways the sun helps the Earth. D

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Austin City Limits "Willie Nelson & Asleep at the Wheel" The country music legends join forces onstage in celebration of their collaborative album, Willie and the Wheel.G

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Rick Steves' Europe "The Majesty of Madrid" Madrid is studded with riches from its glory days. We tour the lavish Royal Palace, enjoy art-packed museums, and look deep into Picasso's greatest masterpiece. Experiencing Madrid at its fun-loving best, we' re mesmerized by flamenco dancers and munch on pigs' ears. D

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Art Wolfe's Travels to the Edge "Alaska: Arctic National Wildlife Refuge" Art rafts down the Kongakut River to document the untamed wilderness. He turns his lens on the delicate birds and animals for which the refuge is a vital habitat.G

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The Desert Speaks "Cruising on the "Mother Road"" Clad in appropriate leather gear and helmets, host David Yetman and ecologist Yar Petryszyn cruise through the second half of the deserts along Route 66, this time on Harley Davidson motorcycles. This phase of the journey begins in the Petrified Forest near the border of Arizona and New Mexico and traces the "mother road" through the pines of Flagstaff to the Joshua trees of the Mojave Desert. The travelers stop in Winslow, Arizona at the La Posada Inn which has been open since the 1930s. D

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Smart Travels - Pacific Rim With Rudy Maxa "Queensland, Australia" Sun-washed beaches, chic beachside towns, cliffs and rainforests and one of the seven natural wonders of the world, The Great Barrier Reef, Queensland is the ultimate outdoor adventure. We begin north of Brisbane along the sunshine coast, exploring sand dune covered islands, coastal towns and parks. Then we fly north to Cairns, the gateway to the coral, multicolored sea life and azure waters of the Great Barrier Reef. D

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America's Heartland Host Paul Ryan visits the Reading Terminal in Philadelphia where farm produce and locally produced goods make their way to consumers in the city. Then Paul heads for Clarence, Missouri to visit a high tech hog farm. Reporter Sarah Gardner tells the story of Bob Evans, a farmer turned entrepreneur whose country sausage created a restaurant chain and made him a household name. D

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Chefs A' Field: Culinary Adventures That Begin On The Farm "Four Chefs - Seattle, Atlanta, Boston, Portland" We head coast to coast, season to season in a shopping lesson with the nation's top chefs, from the fields to the farmers' markets, the local cheese shop to a wine tasting, for a lesson in shopping that's as good for the planet as it is for the palette. Recipes: Simple Carrot, Cumin & Cheese Salad; Elephant Garlic Focaccia. D

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America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated "Puddings - from Simple to Spectacular" Creme Caramel - Julia Collin Davison uncovers the test kitchen secrets to achieving a perfect creme caramel with a creamy and tender custard and mellow flavor that is neither too rich nor too eggy.Stovetop Rice Pudding - Bridget Lancaster shows host Christopher Kimball the test kitchen method to making a straightforward stovetop rice pudding with tender grains of rice in a subtly sweet, milky sauce.Equipment Corner: Electric Kettles - Electric kettles promise to shave minutes off the wait for boiling water and save space on stovetops, too. D

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Everyday Baking from Everyday Food "Chocolate" Today's show is a celebration of chocolate. John bakes a batch of delicious mint chocolate brownies, an easy and elegant chocolate ganache tart, Black Forest cookies that are studded with dried cherries and beautiful silky chocolate cake. D

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America's Veterans: A Musical Tribute 2009 AMERICA'S VETERANS: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE 2009 is a star-studded tribute to the Armed Forces. Recorded live at the Music Center at Strathmore, in Bethesda, Md., the special features Michael Feinstein, one of the premier interpreters of American popular song, renowned Irish tenor Ronan Tynan and blues dynamo Shemekia Copeland - all led by The United States Air Force Band and accompanied by The Singing Sergeants chorus. D

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Super Why! "The Prince and the Pauper" Whyatt thinks his house is too loud while Princess Pea believes her home is too quiet! Would the friends be better-off if they switched places? To look for a solution, Super Why and his friends encounter two friends just as they are about to switch houses. A prince on the farm and a pauper in a castle soon leads to chaos and confusion! Where will everyone be the happiest?Educational Objectives: To learn to appreciate where you're from. Kids will experiment with the alphabet, celebrate spelling and use the power to read to change the story. D

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Electric Company "Call Me Tiki" Jessica gets a job pet sitting Tiki Barber's African Gray parrot. When the parrot flies the coop it's up to The Electric Company to save the bird and Jessica's reputation. D

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The Desert Speaks "Costal Civilizations of Ancient Peru" This episode surveys some of the enormous adobe pyramids that still tower over the vast Peruvian countryside. South American archaeological expert Axel Nielsen guides host David Yetman through the premier museum of South America, the Royal Tombs of Sipan, which house some of the richest gold artifacts in the world. From there, they trek to Huaca del Sol and Huaca del Luna, immense pyramids that emphasize the duality and symbolism of the pre-Incan societies. D

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In Search of Myths and Heroes "Shangri-La" The third of Michael Wood's historical journeys takes viewers on a thrilling trek through India, Nepal and Tibet in search of Shangri-La. The tale of the magical valley hidden behind the Himalayas was popularized in the 1930s movie Lost Horizon, but the myth of a secret earthly paradise is much older. To find the truth behind the legend, Wood travels on foot through some of the world's most sacred mountains before finally reaching the fantastic ruins of a lost city, which he believes is the real inspiration behind the myth. D

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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

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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

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Learning Math: Measurement "Video 1. What Does It Mean to Measure?" Explore what can be measured and what it means to measure. Identify measurable properties such as weight, surface area, and volume, and discuss which metric units are more appropriate for measuring these properties. Refine your use of precision instruments, and learn about alternate methods such as displacement. D

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Learning Math: Measurement "Video 2. Measurement Fundamentals" Investigate the difference between a count and a measure, and examine essential ideas such as unit iteration, partitioning, and the compensatory principle. Learn about the many uses of ratio in measurement and how scale models help us understand relative sizes. Investigate the constant of proportionality in isosceles right triangles, and learn about precision and accuracy in measurement. D

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Unfinished Nation "Decade of Discord" G

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Engaging with Literature: A Workshop for Teachers, Grades 3-5 "Workshop 9. The Professional Teacher" In this video program, the teachers talk about the ways in which they nurture themselves as professionals: their mentors and heroes, their activities, and the ways they reach out to their peers as they all grow in their careers. Documentary-style footage showcases the myriad ways in which they maintain their professional edge. D

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Eyes of Nye "Global Climate Change" Segments include a visit to the National Ice Core Laboratory in Denver to see how scientists identify and evaluate climate and atmospheric gases from 400,000 years ago. There is also a demonstration of how increased levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere affects temperatures on earth.G

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Design Squad "Bodies Electric" The teams try to create a sound and light show triggered by the moves and grooves of hip-hop artist Wyatt Jackson.G

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Nasa "Why" Files "Case of the "Wright" Invention" As the tree house detectives try to create their own invention, they get expert help from the Wright brothers, NASA researchers, and other experts in the community. The tree house detectives find that inventing is not as easy as it seems, and it really does take the "Wright" stuff to be a good inventor.G

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Perfect Day "Smokey Flavors - Hvide Sande, Denmark" Claus Mayer visits Hvide Sande on Denmark's western coast where he makes blinis garnished with fresh roe and sour cream.G

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New Scandinavian Cooking with Andreas Viestad "Provence of the North" In Lom, with its beautiful scenery and rustic farms, Andreas makes schapps with a variety of herbs, dill-scented chicken and homemade ice cream.G

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Rick Steves' Europe "Iran:Tehran and Side Trips" As he's done with previous programs on Israel, Egypt, and Eastern Turkey, Rick takes us beyond Europe to a place that's rich with history.and mystery. Visiting Tehran, Shariz, Persepolis, and a small village, we'll get a rare present-day look at of some of civilization's most important historical sites, and a sense of Iran's 21st century culture. D

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Equitrekking "Coastal Ireland" We ride the mountains of the Cooley Peninsula and discover the medieval town of Carlingford. We ride the Smuggler's Road and go beach riding and surfing in Donegal. In Connemara, we ride to mythical Omey Island, check out Galway and learn about the Connemara Pony, the area's native breed. D

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Garden Smart Why did your bulbs stop blooming, are they blooming less each year? GARDENSMART visits with a bulb expert and an extraordinarily beautiful garden. The Missouri Botanical Garden is phenomenal and the lessons learned valuable. Don't miss. D

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Ask This Old House "Container Gardening/Installing Rooftop Antennas" Landscape contractor Roger Cook joins plant expert Carrie Kelly at a nursery to learn about container gardening. Then, up in the loft, general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O'Connor discuss different types of flooring, including solid wood, engineered wood, ceramic tile, vinyl, and linoleum. Next, Roger, Kevin and Tom, along with plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey ask, "What is it?" Afterward, Kevin and a television antenna expert help a homeowner install a new rooftop antenna for his digital TV. D

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For Your Home "Antique Market" Recycling home furnishings is eco-chic. Vicki and Sloan visit the Charlotte Antique & Collectible Show. Throughout the season, their finds an ottoman, plant container, mirrors and dresser take on fresh, new looks. D

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Katie Brown Workshop "Best of What Women Love" A special "Best of Katie Brown" episode celebrates women. In the kitchen, Katie whips up some light and tasty treats. Then, the Workshop crew makes a chic remnant tablecloth and an ornate teacup candelabra planter. D

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Lap Quilting with Georgia Bonesteel "Notable Notions" Georgia visits thimble maker Tommie Jane Lane from Boone, North Carolina, and displays a millennium medallion quilt.G

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Gary Spetz's Painting Wild Places! with Watercolors "Learn to Paint Placid Waters" Twilight on a still, quiet northwoods lake. Step-by-step, Gary demonstrates some "looser" watercolor techniques-creating an effective painting with less detail. This is a bit of a departure from his typical painting style. D

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America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated "Breadmaking, Simplified" Almost No Knead Bread - Inspired by the original no-knead bread from the Sullivan St. Bakery, Julia Collin Davison shows Christopher Kimball how the test kitchen upgraded this recipe to yield loaves with deeper flavor and consistent shape and texture every time. Hint: A little kneading is necessary. D

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Lidia's Italy "Italian - Austrian" After a visit to the melting pot that is Trieste, a cultural crossroads, work in the kitchen showcases Austrian influence on Italian cuisine.G

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Habitable Planet, The "Biodiversity Decline" Species are being lost at a rapid rate in rainforests and coral reefs. Yet many species still have not been discovered. Tropical scientists struggle to keep ahead of the bulldozers as they work to understand this complex ecosystem. D

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Habitable Planet, The "Energy Challenges" Global energy use increases by the day. Polluting the atmosphere with ever more carbon dioxide is not a viable solution for our future energy needs. Can new technologies such as carbon sequestration and ethanol production help provide the energy we need without pushing the concentrations of CO2 to dangerous levels?. D

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Los Ninos En Su Casa "Las Enfermedades Y El Cuidado Infantil" NULL

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Design Squad "Bodies Electric" The teams try to create a sound and light show triggered by the moves and grooves of hip-hop artist Wyatt Jackson.G

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Perfect Day "Smokey Flavors - Hvide Sande, Denmark" Claus Mayer visits Hvide Sande on Denmark's western coast where he makes blinis garnished with fresh roe and sour cream.G

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Lap Quilting with Georgia Bonesteel "Notable Notions" Georgia visits thimble maker Tommie Jane Lane from Boone, North Carolina, and displays a millennium medallion quilt.G

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Lidia's Italy "Italian - Austrian" After a visit to the melting pot that is Trieste, a cultural crossroads, work in the kitchen showcases Austrian influence on Italian cuisine.G

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Model T's to War: American Ambulances on the Western Front, 1914-1918 NULL

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Global Voices "Mirror Dance" This program is the story of Cuban twin sisters, Margarita and Ramona de Saa. Once inseparable, the former ballerinas have been separated for 40 years, one living in Cuba and one living in the United States. The program follows the twins as they grow up in the turbulent 1950's Havana, excel as ballerinas, fall in love and marry men with conflicting political beliefs and painfully separate in 1964. D

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Expose: America's Investigative Reports "Blame Somebody Else" An intrepid Chicago Tribune investigator connects the deaths of twelve Nepali workers on their way to support U.S. troops in Iraq to a network of human trafficking, fly-by-night companies, and ties to American corporations. D

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Independent Lens "No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos" Escaping Soviet oppression of the Hungarian Revolution, cinematographers Laszlo Kovacs and Vilmos Zsigmond take Hollywood by storm. They pioneer the "American New Wave," defining innovative ways to tell stories, for such films as Easy Rider, Deliverance, Close Encounters of the Third Kind and The Deer Hunter. This portrait reveals the deep bond of brotherhood that transcends every imaginable boundary.G

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Scientific American Frontiers "The Bionic Body" This episode is about re-engineering the human body, and includes stories on artificial nerve stimulation for paralysis victims using implanted electrodes, and on implants of silicon chips in the retina. Host Alan Alda has a moving conversation with Christopher Reeve, while visiting Reeve at home to discuss his advocacy of increased research in this field. D

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