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November 6, 2009
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12:00 am 
BBC World News  "Our World: The Land That Radovan Built"  NULL

12:30 am 
Worldfocus   NULL

1:00 am 
Learning Science Through Inquiry  "Process Begins: Launching The Inquiry Exploration"  To inquire into specific scientific phenomena, students need to draw upon a foundation of experience. This program shows how you can encourage students to share and discuss what they already know, and to explore the materials and phenomena in an open-ended manner.G

2:00 am 
In Search of the Novel  "What's The Story?"  This workshop explores how an author spins a story and why it is the most important aspect of the novel. In the program, participants examine the importance of the hook, and the "why" behind the events. They also consider various ways into difficult novels. D

3:00 am 
Science In Focus: Force and Motion  "Force Against Force"  Magnets stick to other magnets and to metal objects made of iron or steel. How much force is required to break the attraction between two magnets? In this workshop, fourth-grade students explore ways to balance the force of magnetism against the force of gravity. A magnet placed in a cup on one side of a pan-balance is stuck to a stationary magnet beneath the cup. When enough washers are placed on the opposite side of the balance, the magnets will separate. Graphical analysis shows some unexpected results.G

4:00 am 
Place of Our Own  "Week In Review"  NULL

4:30 am 
Los Ninos En Su Casa  "Recuento Semanal"  NULL

5:00 am 
BBC World News   NULL

5:30 am 
Connect with English  "A Breakdown/A Call for Help"  Kevin apologizes for taking the car and then they receive a call from Sandy who says that Jack has hit her again and she's leaving him so they go over to help her.G

6:00 am 
Fitness Show  "Fitness As A Lifestyle"  Host Colin Hoobler chats with Lester Baskin, MD about embracing choices in life that make us healthier and fit for life. He has a patient demonstrate the flat dumbbell press and introduces motion capture technology to show exactly what the body is doing during the exercise. Making wise food choices when dining out and blasting the "spot reduction" myth are also discussed. D

6:30 am 
Dragon Tales  "Sky Soccer/Making It Fun"  Sky Soccer - Today is the day for the Sky Soccer team tryouts in Dragon Land! Ord really wants to be on the team, but he's never played before. As Ord attempts the drills, he repeatedly misses the ball and uses the wrong parts of his body to touch the ball. Ord decides that sky soccer is just too hard. D

7:00 am 
Arthur  "The Boy Who Cried Comet/Arthur and Los Vecinos"  Buster is convinced that he's seen real UFO's, and he uses Muffy's fancy new telescope to get the proof. What he discovers is much more terrifying-a comet hurtling directly toward earth! Can Buster convince his friends that this sighting is real in time for them to save the planet? Mr. Sipple from next door is moving away and Arthur wonders-who will be the new neighbors? When Alberto Molina and his family settle in, Arthur makes a new friend and learns about a different culture.and about a comic book character named Conejitos Mechanicos! (That's Spanish for Bionic Bunny). D

7:30 am 
Martha Speaks  "The Penguin Always Rings Twice/The Martha Code"  The Penguin Always Rings Twice - Someone keeps stealing the zoo's peanut supply. All clues point to Jeffy the elephant, but Martha and Skits are determined to prove his innocence. Can their crack crime-fighting team - a lemur, a bat, a penguin, a baby tiger, and Jeffy - help them outwit the thieves?Vocabulary: (E) mystery, clue, culprit, hunch, motive (I) first, second, next, last, after. D

8:00 am 
Curious George  "Fun Ball Talley/Red Sky at Night, Monkey's Delight"  Steve, Betsy and George come up try to guess the number of Super Mega Fun-Balls to win a contest.G

8:30 am 
Sid The Science Kid  "Climb, Ignatz, Climb!"  Sid pretends that his stuffed animal panda is going on an adventure to the top of the playground slide. Sid and his friends make a plan and use simple machines like wheels, inclined planes, levers and pulleys to get the panda all the way to the top of the slide!. D

9:00 am 
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

9:30 am 
Dinosaur Train  "Derek The Deinonychus/Don's Dragonfly"  Derek the Deinonychus - Buddy, Tiny and Mom visit a family of Deinonychus, dinosaurs with large, sharp toe-claws. They meet a kid named Derek who uses his toe-claws to not only hunt with but to carve great art!Don's Dragonfly - Don makes a new friend with red feet, a dragonfly named Howard. D

10:00 am 
Sesame Street  "Maria The Cowgirl"  Big Bird, Elmo and Abby are very excited because Gordon is going to read "Maria the Cowgirl - The Lonesome Trail". The story is about Maria the Cowgirl and her hobbyhorse Amigo. They meet Bad Duck, who's the toughest duck in the west. D

11:00 am 
Clifford The Big Red Dog  "When I Grow Up/Not Now, I'm Busy"  When I Grow Up - Clifford's Big Idea: Be Respectful When Jetta hears that Charley wants to be a Martial Arts Master when he grows up, she gives him a hard time about it. But Jetta soon learns that everyone' s dreams are valuable and worthy. Not Now, I'm Busy - Clifford's Big Idea: Help Others Clifford, Cleo and T-Bone go to KC's house to visit him, but K.C. D

11:30 am 
WordWorld  "My Fuzzy Valentine/Love, Bug"  My Fuzzy Valentine - Bug wants to sign a valentine for his favorite WordFriend, but he doesn't know how to write his name. With lots of encouragement from Frog, he learns that with a little practice he can write his name and give his valentine.Love, Bug - When Sheep decides she wants to make a special Valentine song for her pal Bear, she has trouble finding just the right rhyme to finish her song. D

12:00 pm 
Caillou  "Caillou The Helper"  Caillou the Patient - While pretending to be a jet pilot Caillou falls down and scrapes his knees. Even though it hurts, he likes the extra attention from Mommy and Rosie. He's not sure he can run anymore, until he looks out the window and sees Leo and Clementine heading to the park!Caillou the Police Officer - When the traffic lights near school stop working a policeman comes to direct traffic. D

12:30 pm 
Barney & Friends  "Trail Boss Barney and Get Happy!"  Trail Boss Barney: Three children try to build a pretend farm, but have a hard time working together. Barney takes them to a ranch to show them how all the people there have to work together to keep things running smoothly. The children learn about cooperation and fun on a ranch, and even get to meet a celebrity cowboy cook! Educational theme: Working together. D

1:00 pm 
It's A Big Big World  "Madge Is Missing/The Anteater Songbook"  The monkeys use Madge's turtle book to try to find her. Bob shares songs after his singing lesson.G

1:30 pm 
Zoboomafoo  "H2o"  The pond in Animal Junction has dried up and two lion cubs and all the animals who live there are thirsty! The Kratt Brothers take a trip to Africa to check out some amazing water creatures.G

2:00 pm 
Between the Lions  "The Popcorn Popper & Oh, Yes, It Can!"  Lionel and Leona can't make a popcorn popper stop popping, then meet a yam that can talk. D

2:30 pm 
Wishbone  "One Thousand and One Tails"  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 has an adventure with bandits on the information super-highway while Wishbone tries to save Emily from the power of greed. D

3:00 pm 
Electric Company  "The Wordball Is My Oyster"  Lisa gets a case of stage fright when she's cast as the lead in Hector's play. Can Lisa overcome her fears in time to save the play, or will she have to give her part to Annie?. D

3:30 pm 
WordGirl  "Violet Superhero/Big Business"  Violet Superhero - There's a new superhero in town when Violet becomes "The Framer." It seems like her "superpowers" aren't much help while WordGirl is doing all the crime-fighting. But when the Butcher attacks "The Framer" comes to the rescue. D

4:00 pm 
Maya & Miguel  "Surprise, Surprise"  Chrissy is down in the dumps because the pop star Enrique has not answered the hundreds of fan letters she has sent. So Maya decides to cheer her up with a surprise birthday party. When all the party preparations - from the cake to the decor to the entertainment - go awry, Maya reasons there's only one way to salvage things: get Enrique himself to show up! With Miguel and Abuelita at her side, Maya braves hordes of Enrique-maniacs in an effort to convince the megastar to make an appearance at her friend's birthday. D

4:30 pm 
Cyberchase  "Father's Day"  It's the annual Father's Day Parade in Tikiville, and Creech's father, Max (Matthew Broderick), is this year's Cyberdad of the Year. Max was once a schoolmate of Hacker's - and continually bested Hacker in all of their endeavors. Hacker has decided it's time to get even and this time he's got a really clever plan. D

5:00 pm 
Fetch! With Ruff Ruffman  "How Not to Impress The Press"  In order to prep for his big spread in Canine Weekly Magazine, Ruff tries out a new beauty cream. and it turns him into a turkey vulture! So he sends all six FETCHers out to learn whatever they can about turkey vultures. Later they head to an ad agency to figure out how to improve the turkey vulture's image. D

5:30 pm 

6:00 pm 

7:00 pm 
Washington Week   NULL

7:30 pm 
NOW on PBS   Only one year after a historic election rerouted the course of America's political culture, do the 2009 election results show momentum swinging in the opposite direction? NOW's David Brancaccio talks to political author and columnist David Sirota about populist anger, the Obama administration's successes and failures, and how this week's election results foreshadow the state of politics in 2010. D

8:00 pm 
Bill Moyers Journal   As America prepares to observe Veterans Day and President Obama weighs sending more troops to fight in Afghanistan, Bill Moyers Journal broadcasts a powerful documentary about the impact on soldiers of learning to kill - or be killed. The Good Soldier follows four veterans - one from World War II, two from Vietnam, and the fourth from Iraq - as they reveal how the experiences of battle changed their lives. D

9:00 pm 
Sherlock Holmes  "The Solitary Cyclist"  Violet Smith consults Holmes about a mysterious cyclist, who has been following her. Meanwhile, Holmes and Watson thwart a scheme to defraud her of her inheritance.G

10:00 pm 
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

11:00 pm 
Charlie Rose   NULL

12:00 am 
Medal of Honor   The story of the Medal of Honor is told through personal accounts of bravery and daring. The medal dating from Civil War to the present is awarded individuals for battlefield service "above and beyond the call of duty." The tales of valor carry viewers to battlegrounds of World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam and Iraq.G

1:30 am 
Yellowstone: Land to Life   Filmmaker John Grabowska presents a lyrical interpretation of the geologic story of Yellowstone. Formation of glaciers, mountain ranges and the gigantic caldera of a supervolcano provide a sweeping saga. A short concluding film, YELLOWSTONE'S CASCADE CORNER, features the portion of the national park that lies in Idaho and is filmed and produced by Idaho Public Television.G

2:00 am 
The This Old House Hour  "Newton Centre Project, Part 5 of 16/Installing Sliding Glass Door"  Homeowner Gillian Pierce shows host Kevin O'Connor the progress - the first floor family room is entirely framed in, and up above, general contractor Tom Silva is building the gable-end wall for the new addition. Kevin climbs up top and lends a hand with the wall raising. Out front, master electrician Allen Gallant prepares to upgrade the service from 100 amp to 200 amp, but first he sets up temporary jobsite power by making up a new main connection from the street -with live wires. D

3:00 am 
Outdoor Idaho  "Adventure Racing"  Some adrenaline seekers travel long distances to take part in intense racing events held in the open countryside. A new two-day event on the circuit - Adventure Sports Week at Farragut State Park - offers 63 miles of biking, 22 miles on foot, 19 miles of kayaking and a swim across a bay on Lake Pend Oreille. The Funtastics Adventure Racing Team, headquartered in Coeur d'Alene, enters for its first official competition.G

3:30 am 
Dialogue  "Kristin Armstrong"  Host Marcia Franklin talks with the Olympic gold medalist and World Championship winner about her experiences as a world-class competitive cyclist. Armstrong also talks about her plans to coach other women cyclists in skills, diet and nutrition.G

4:00 am 
Sesame Street  "Firefly Show"  It's dusk and Telly and Baby Bear come running in carrying a net and a jar. They explain to Chris that they are catching fireflies! Chris hasn't seen any, but wishes them luck in finding one. Suddenly, Baby Bear and Telly spot a firefly. D

5:00 am 
Sid The Science Kid  "The Tree House"  Sid wonders how he can lift his heavy box of toys way up to his treehouse. After investigating at school, Sid discovers that a pulley is the perfect simple machine to help lift heavy things up to high places, like a tree house!. D

5:30 am 
Martha Speaks  "The Penguin Always Rings Twice/The Martha Code"  The Penguin Always Rings Twice - Someone keeps stealing the zoo's peanut supply. All clues point to Jeffy the elephant, but Martha and Skits are determined to prove his innocence. Can their crack crime-fighting team - a lemur, a bat, a penguin, a baby tiger, and Jeffy - help them outwit the thieves?Vocabulary: (E) mystery, clue, culprit, hunch, motive (I) first, second, next, last, after. D

6:00 am 
Nature  "Born Wild: The First Days of Life"  Nature follows the dangerous first few days after birth of several species, from marmoset to moose to elephant and gorilla. The result is a film of miniature drama and huge spectacle, and comes to some surprising conclusions about human beings.G

7:00 am 
Rick Steves' Europe  "The Czech Republic Off The Beaten Path"  Rick begins with a whirlwind round of Art Nouveau, local pub music, stinky cheese-tasting, river-rafting and peat-bathing in places like Olomouc, Moravsky Krumlov, Trebon and Konopiste.G

7:30 am 
Art Wolfe's Travels to the Edge  "The Making of Travels to the Edge"  In this behind-the-scenes peek at travel with a photographer, Art and his small crew venture through the remote kingdoms of Bhutan and Nepal.G

8:00 am 
The Desert Speaks  "Origins of a Royal Road"  The trade route of El Camino Real (The Royal Road) served as an interchange of cultures and riches for the Puebloan people hundreds of years before the arrival of Europeans. Later, the route became the tattered thread that sewed together the Spanish strongholds in southern Mexico to the tiny, distant settlements of Nuevo (New) Mexico. Take a three-part journey along this historic route of communication, conquest and gold, from Mexico City through the Chihuahuan Desert to the mountains of Santa Fe, New Mexico and explore the natural and cultural wonders that dot the landscape along the way. D

8:30 am 
Smart Travels - Pacific Rim With Rudy Maxa  "San Francisco"  The port city of San Francisco revels in art, diversity and food. Chinatown is a feast for the senses, and the city's new Asian Art Museum a must-see. We get savvy on sourdough and tour notorious Alcatraz Island. D

9:00 am 
America's Heartland   Reporter Rob Stewart visits Pennsylvania's Burpee Seed Company to see how crops get their start from the ground up. Reporter Jason Shoultz finds out how some states are handling an old problem in new ways: dealing with cattle rustlers! Reporter Sarah Gardner visits an Ohio family farm where generations pull together to get their corn crop planted. Reporter Akiba Howard finds a rural community in Nebraska where residents say you can find the best in their "wurst". D

9:30 am 
Chefs A' Field: Culinary Adventures That Begin On The Farm  "New York, New York - GreenMarket"  Chef Peter Hoffman's Savoy is a standout among New York's many restaurants, its success stemming from the purity and freshness of each meal served. Nearly every day, Chef Hoffman dodges traffic as he rides his specially outfitted bike to the Union Square Green Market, the city's largest farmers market, to gather ingredients from local sources like Keith's Farm in Westtown, NY. Recipes: Garlic Custard; Heirloom Tomato & Purslane Salad. D

10:00 am 
Chefs A' Field  "Sustainable Hawaii"  Not Just Beaches and Volcanoes, Hawaii Grows Secret Ingredients to Delight the Palate. Chef Alan Wong: Alan Wong's Restaurants -Honolulu and Tokyo On the Big Island of Hawaii, top chef Alan Wong visits Richard Ha, whose Hamakua Springs Country Farms grows beautiful, award-winning produce in the shadow of Mauna Kea. Then it's on to the links-to fish in golf course ponds! In the kitchen, Chef Wong explains how waves of immigration have influenced his unique take on Hawaiian cuisine. D

10:30 am 
Everyday Baking from Everyday Food  "Bars and Squares"  When baking for a party, making bars or squares that guests can hold in their hands is a great idea. On today's show John whips up four favorite recipes for bars and squares: blondies, chocolate pumpkin cheesecake bars, lime squares with pistachio-graham cracker crust and pecan bars. D

11:00 am 
Rochester International Jazz Festival  "Slide Hampton & Friends"  Slide Hampton's career spans decades in the evolution of jazz. At the age of 12 he was already touring the Midwest with the Hampton Band. By the age of 20 he was performing at Carnegie Hall. A charismatic figure, master arranger, and formidable trombonist, Slide Hampton holds a place of distinction in the jazz tradition.G

12:00 pm 
Sesame Street  "Maria The Cowgirl"  Big Bird, Elmo and Abby are very excited because Gordon is going to read "Maria the Cowgirl - The Lonesome Trail". The story is about Maria the Cowgirl and her hobbyhorse Amigo. They meet Bad Duck, who's the toughest duck in the west. D

1:00 pm 
Dinosaur Train  "Derek The Deinonychus/Don's Dragonfly"  Derek the Deinonychus - Buddy, Tiny and Mom visit a family of Deinonychus, dinosaurs with large, sharp toe-claws. They meet a kid named Derek who uses his toe-claws to not only hunt with but to carve great art!Don's Dragonfly - Don makes a new friend with red feet, a dragonfly named Howard. D

1:30 pm 
Super Why!  "Little Bo Peep"  Where's Mister Lizard? Whyatt is searching and searching and doesn't know where to find him! Once again, it's the Super Readers to the rescue when they meet Little Bo Peep, who is hot on the trail of her missing sheep. The Super Readers aren't satisfied with leaving them alone until they come home, and spring into action!Educational Objectives: To learn about solving a mystery! Fun, interactive activities show preschoolers how to build the alphabet, rhyme with OG words and use the power to read to change the story. D

2:00 pm 
Martha Speaks  "The Penguin Always Rings Twice/The Martha Code"  The Penguin Always Rings Twice - Someone keeps stealing the zoo's peanut supply. All clues point to Jeffy the elephant, but Martha and Skits are determined to prove his innocence. Can their crack crime-fighting team - a lemur, a bat, a penguin, a baby tiger, and Jeffy - help them outwit the thieves?Vocabulary: (E) mystery, clue, culprit, hunch, motive (I) first, second, next, last, after. D

2:30 pm 
Electric Company  "The Limerick Slam"  Jessica and Manny compete in the annual Limerick Slam. D

3:00 pm 

3:30 pm 
Piano Guy   Host Scott Houston and guests show viewers how to play Henry Mancini's "Days Of Wine And Roses" and the signature lick from "The Addams Family Theme." Featured guests include Jack Widner, Karl Propst and Lori Mechem. D

4:00 pm 
The Desert Speaks  "Saving Australia's Wild West"  When the Australian Wildlife Conservancy bought over 800,000 acres of a former cattle ranch for biodiversity conservation it created an ecological jewel that now attracts scientists from all over the world. The Desert Speaks heads down under to investigate the area that hopes to prove that aggressive management based on nature can restore the land. Host David Yetman hops on a plane to navigate his way into the former ranch known as Mornington Station. D

4:30 pm 
Outdoor Idaho  "Adventure Racing"  Some adrenaline seekers travel long distances to take part in intense racing events held in the open countryside. A new two-day event on the circuit - Adventure Sports Week at Farragut State Park - offers 63 miles of biking, 22 miles on foot, 19 miles of kayaking and a swim across a bay on Lake Pend Oreille. The Funtastics Adventure Racing Team, headquartered in Coeur d'Alene, enters for its first official competition.G

5:00 pm 

6:00 pm 
Dialogue  "Kristin Armstrong"  Host Marcia Franklin talks with the Olympic gold medalist and World Championship winner about her experiences as a world-class competitive cyclist. Armstrong also talks about her plans to coach other women cyclists in skills, diet and nutrition.G

6:30 pm 
NOW on PBS   Only one year after a historic election rerouted the course of America's political culture, do the 2009 election results show momentum swinging in the opposite direction? NOW's David Brancaccio talks to political author and columnist David Sirota about populist anger, the Obama administration's successes and failures, and how this week's election results foreshadow the state of politics in 2010. D

7:00 pm 
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

8:00 pm 
Destination: World  "Hurricane on the Bayou"  Musicians explore the electrifying culture of New Orleans after Katrina. Meryl Streep narrates.G

9:00 pm 
Dialogue  "Kristin Armstrong"  Host Marcia Franklin talks with the Olympic gold medalist and World Championship winner about her experiences as a world-class competitive cyclist. Armstrong also talks about her plans to coach other women cyclists in skills, diet and nutrition.G

9:30 pm 
NOW on PBS   Only one year after a historic election rerouted the course of America's political culture, do the 2009 election results show momentum swinging in the opposite direction? NOW's David Brancaccio talks to political author and columnist David Sirota about populist anger, the Obama administration's successes and failures, and how this week's election results foreshadow the state of politics in 2010. D

10:00 pm 
Mi-5   Ros and Zaf work undercover at a World Trade Organization conference hotel to turn votes for a plan that could signal a breakthrough for poverty in Africa. News of an assassination threat to an African leader at the conference forces the team into action.G

11:00 pm 
Hallowed Grounds   This special visits 22 of America's overseas military cemeteries from both World War I and II in England, France, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Belgium, Italy, Tunisia and the Philippines. The program weaves historical elements with contemporary scenes and powerful stories about the men and women buried in these cemeteries.G

12:00 am 
Critical Issues In School Reform  "Reflecting On Teaching Practice: Student Work, Teacher Work, and Standards, Part 1 Math"  A tenth-grade math teacher from San Bruno, California, presents a sample of student work from her classroom to a group of teachers, administrators, and a facilitator. The group uses a "tuning protocol" to examine this work, give the teacher feedback, and discuss its implications for her teaching practice. D

1:00 am 
In Search of the Novel  "Why Do I Have to Read This Book?"  The workshop's 10 novels are examined to see why they appear on recommended reading lists and why they have earned numerous awards. The program looks at the essential elements of good writing and storytelling and explores positive reasons for reading. It also examines ways in which novels are challenged by students and communities. D

2:00 am 
Unfinished Nation  "Rivals and Friends"  NULL

2:30 am 
Unfinished Nation  "Best Laid Plans"  NULL

3:00 am 

4:00 am 
Saddle Club  "Running Free Part 2"  Saddle Club members help Raffael to rescue his horse, but he is forced to offer it for sale when his family's life savings are stolen.G

4:30 am 
Biz Kid$  "What Can You Do with Money?"  Decisions, decisions! Join the Biz Kids and you'll ponder the merits of spending, saving, donating, and investing money. Visit the New York Stock Exchange, get tips from the author of Not Buying It, and learn to avoid compulsive shopping. You can also learn how to create a financial diary and track spending. D

5:00 am 
NASA Connect  "The "A" Train Express"  In The "A" Train Express, students will take a ride on the "A" Train Express. They will learn how weather affects everyone's daily lives. Students will see national and international scientists using satellite technology to help improve weather forecasting and our understanding of aerosols and clouds. D

5:30 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

6:00 am 
Spain....On The Road Again  "A Sultan's View of Andalucia"  Gwyneth and Mark get a taste for Spain's Moorish history at the majestic Alhambra, the legendary hilltop palace in Granada. Claudia joins the group for a scenic drive along the Andalucian coast and, with Mark chiming in from the back seat, the group stops for local treats along the way. Mark teaches Claudia a thing or two about Moorish architecture as they explore beautiful and historic Cordoba. D

7:00 am 
Rick Steves' Europe  "Barcelona and Catalunya"  Rick enjoys the vibrant street scenes, tasty tapas, and pedestrian-friendly Gothic Quarter in Barcelona. He takes a scenic side trip to mountaintop Montserrat.G

7:30 am 
Classical Destinations  "St Petersburg"  Former capital of Russia, with its canals earning it the description 'Venice of the North', St Petersburg was also home to the composers Borodin, Glinka, Mussorgsky, and the naval officer turned musical painter of the Arabian Nights, Rimsky-Korsakov. D

8:00 am 
P. Allen Smith's Garden Home  "Tuff Turf"  Allen shows how he is successfully incorporating lawns into his vegetable garden and along the drive at the Garden Home Retreat.G

8:30 am 
This Old House  "Newton Centre Project, Part 4 of 16"  Host Kevin O'Connor meets general contractor Tom Silva in the kitchen to see some bizarre and inadequate framing that he recently discovered in the old kitchen ceiling. As a result, they have to reinforce and level the entire ceiling using an angle iron, a laser level and multiple new LVLs. Then, Kevin visits Long Island, New York, with architect Russell Versaci to learn about the origins of the house style, the Dutch Colonial Revival. D

9:00 am 
Hometime  "Betsy-Tacy Home: Decoration"  Dean, Miriam and the crew make a final visit to this historic home to create a sidewalk outside and to finish painting and wallpapering the interior.G

9:30 am 
Cultivating Life  "Spring"  A visit to a rock garden filled with spring flowers and a seasonal planter reaffirm the connection to the land.G

10:00 am 
Sewing with Nancy  "12 Easy Sew Bags - Part 3"  Use Nancy's simple techniques to add style and versatility to handbags. Nancy demonstrates how to make a unique adjustable bag strap, to add an easy ribbon/zipper closure, to accent a handbag with precisely positioned embroidery, and to stitch a removable organizer that can be interchanged with all your handbags. Nancy's bag options are fast and easy. D

10:30 am 
Donna Dewberry Show  "Geranium-Mania"  Donna teaches how to paint geraniums using small brushes and her One Stroke techniques. Then turn ordinary clay flowerpots into works of art with easy to master shading techniques. D

11:00 am 
Simply Ming  "Black Lychee Tea/Brown Sugar"  This week Ming combines the satisfying flavors of black lychee tea and brown sugar for his recipes. In the kitchen, Ming creatively uses a foil-lined wok as a smoker for his Tea Smoked Brown Sugared Salmon. He also cooks up an appetizing Caramelized Tea-Coated Butterfish with Scallion Couscous, which is followed by a refreshing, cool treat-Black Lychee Tea Granita. D

11:30 am 
Lidia's Italy  "To Crumb Or Not to Crumb"  Lidia checks out the architecture and prized produce - radicchio - of Treviso. In the kitchen, Lidia and Chef Mark Ladner indulge in risotto with radicchio and a peach tart with cocoa almond crust.G

12:00 pm 
Critical Issues In School Reform  "Reflecting On Teaching Practice: Student Work, Teacher Work, and Standards, Part 1 Math"  A tenth-grade math teacher from San Bruno, California, presents a sample of student work from her classroom to a group of teachers, administrators, and a facilitator. The group uses a "tuning protocol" to examine this work, give the teacher feedback, and discuss its implications for her teaching practice. D

1:00 pm 
In Search of the Novel  "Why Do I Have to Read This Book?"  The workshop's 10 novels are examined to see why they appear on recommended reading lists and why they have earned numerous awards. The program looks at the essential elements of good writing and storytelling and explores positive reasons for reading. It also examines ways in which novels are challenged by students and communities. D

2:00 pm 
Place of Our Own  "Week In Review"  NULL

2:30 pm 
Los Ninos En Su Casa  "Recuento Semanal"  NULL

3:00 pm 

4:00 pm 
Saddle Club  "Running Free Part 2"  Saddle Club members help Raffael to rescue his horse, but he is forced to offer it for sale when his family's life savings are stolen.G

4:30 pm 
Biz Kid$  "What Can You Do with Money?"  Decisions, decisions! Join the Biz Kids and you'll ponder the merits of spending, saving, donating, and investing money. Visit the New York Stock Exchange, get tips from the author of Not Buying It, and learn to avoid compulsive shopping. You can also learn how to create a financial diary and track spending. D

5:00 pm 
NASA Connect  "The "A" Train Express"  In The "A" Train Express, students will take a ride on the "A" Train Express. They will learn how weather affects everyone's daily lives. Students will see national and international scientists using satellite technology to help improve weather forecasting and our understanding of aerosols and clouds. D

5:30 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

6:00 pm 
Spain....On The Road Again  "A Sultan's View of Andalucia"  Gwyneth and Mark get a taste for Spain's Moorish history at the majestic Alhambra, the legendary hilltop palace in Granada. Claudia joins the group for a scenic drive along the Andalucian coast and, with Mark chiming in from the back seat, the group stops for local treats along the way. Mark teaches Claudia a thing or two about Moorish architecture as they explore beautiful and historic Cordoba. D

7:00 pm 
Rick Steves' Europe  "Barcelona and Catalunya"  Rick enjoys the vibrant street scenes, tasty tapas, and pedestrian-friendly Gothic Quarter in Barcelona. He takes a scenic side trip to mountaintop Montserrat.G

7:30 pm 
Classical Destinations  "St Petersburg"  Former capital of Russia, with its canals earning it the description 'Venice of the North', St Petersburg was also home to the composers Borodin, Glinka, Mussorgsky, and the naval officer turned musical painter of the Arabian Nights, Rimsky-Korsakov. D

8:00 pm 
P. Allen Smith's Garden Home  "Tuff Turf"  Allen shows how he is successfully incorporating lawns into his vegetable garden and along the drive at the Garden Home Retreat.G

8:30 pm 
This Old House  "Newton Centre Project, Part 4 of 16"  Host Kevin O'Connor meets general contractor Tom Silva in the kitchen to see some bizarre and inadequate framing that he recently discovered in the old kitchen ceiling. As a result, they have to reinforce and level the entire ceiling using an angle iron, a laser level and multiple new LVLs. Then, Kevin visits Long Island, New York, with architect Russell Versaci to learn about the origins of the house style, the Dutch Colonial Revival. D

9:00 pm 
Hometime  "Betsy-Tacy Home: Decoration"  Dean, Miriam and the crew make a final visit to this historic home to create a sidewalk outside and to finish painting and wallpapering the interior.G

9:30 pm 
Cultivating Life  "Spring"  A visit to a rock garden filled with spring flowers and a seasonal planter reaffirm the connection to the land.G

10:00 pm 
Sewing with Nancy  "12 Easy Sew Bags - Part 3"  Use Nancy's simple techniques to add style and versatility to handbags. Nancy demonstrates how to make a unique adjustable bag strap, to add an easy ribbon/zipper closure, to accent a handbag with precisely positioned embroidery, and to stitch a removable organizer that can be interchanged with all your handbags. Nancy's bag options are fast and easy. D

10:30 pm 
Donna Dewberry Show  "Geranium-Mania"  Donna teaches how to paint geraniums using small brushes and her One Stroke techniques. Then turn ordinary clay flowerpots into works of art with easy to master shading techniques. D

11:00 pm 
Simply Ming  "Black Lychee Tea/Brown Sugar"  This week Ming combines the satisfying flavors of black lychee tea and brown sugar for his recipes. In the kitchen, Ming creatively uses a foil-lined wok as a smoker for his Tea Smoked Brown Sugared Salmon. He also cooks up an appetizing Caramelized Tea-Coated Butterfish with Scallion Couscous, which is followed by a refreshing, cool treat-Black Lychee Tea Granita. D

11:30 pm 
Lidia's Italy  "To Crumb Or Not to Crumb"  Lidia checks out the architecture and prized produce - radicchio - of Treviso. In the kitchen, Lidia and Chef Mark Ladner indulge in risotto with radicchio and a peach tart with cocoa almond crust.G

12:00 am 
Scientific American Frontiers  "Life's Little Questions II"  Why can't you tickle yourself? If tickling isn't social, why are we ticklish in the first place? What is laughter and why do we laugh? Why can't scientists cure the common cold? Why does wet sand rise in a halo around your feet when you walk on the shore? Why do Brazil nuts always rise to the top of a can of mixed nuts? Why do coffee spills leave rings when they dry?G

1:00 am 

2:00 am 

2:30 am 
Tavis Smiley   NULL

3:00 am 
For The Rights of All: Ending Jim Crow In Alaska   This program traces the Native Alaskan civil-rights movement. It profiles the remarkable people behind the victories for citizenship, voting rights and school desegregation, including Alberta Schenck Adams ("Alaska's Rosa Parks") and Elizabeth Peratrovich, a unassuming young woman whose compelling testimony helped sway the Alaska State Senate to pass the first civil-rights bill since the Civil War.G

4:00 am 
Charlie Rose   NULL

5:00 am 

5:30 am 
Second Opinion  "Anxiety Disorder"  Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress, but when it becomes an excessive, irrational dread of everyday situations, it has become a disabling disorder. Research is identifying new and improved medical and behavioral therapies that can help most people with anxiety disorders lead productive, fulfilling lives. D

6:00 am 

7:00 am 
Independent Lens  "March Point"  NULL

8:00 am 
River of Renewal   Eight years in the making, RIVER OF RENEWAL chronicles the ongoing battle over the resources of Northern California's and Oregon's Klamath Basin. For its American Indian filmmaker, this is a journey of self-discovery as he uncovers the elemental bond between California native tribes, the river, and its legendary denizen, the salmon. The film reveals how different dominant groups over the generations have extracted resources from the Klamath Basin with disastrous consequences including the collapse of wild salmon populations. D

9:00 am 
For The Rights of All: Ending Jim Crow In Alaska   This program traces the Native Alaskan civil-rights movement. It profiles the remarkable people behind the victories for citizenship, voting rights and school desegregation, including Alberta Schenck Adams ("Alaska's Rosa Parks") and Elizabeth Peratrovich, a unassuming young woman whose compelling testimony helped sway the Alaska State Senate to pass the first civil-rights bill since the Civil War.G

10:00 am 
Outdoor Idaho  "Adventure Racing"  Some adrenaline seekers travel long distances to take part in intense racing events held in the open countryside. A new two-day event on the circuit - Adventure Sports Week at Farragut State Park - offers 63 miles of biking, 22 miles on foot, 19 miles of kayaking and a swim across a bay on Lake Pend Oreille. The Funtastics Adventure Racing Team, headquartered in Coeur d'Alene, enters for its first official competition.G

10:30 am 
Dialogue  "Kristin Armstrong"  Host Marcia Franklin talks with the Olympic gold medalist and World Championship winner about her experiences as a world-class competitive cyclist. Armstrong also talks about her plans to coach other women cyclists in skills, diet and nutrition.G

11:00 am 

11:30 am 
Second Opinion  "Anxiety Disorder"  Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress, but when it becomes an excessive, irrational dread of everyday situations, it has become a disabling disorder. Research is identifying new and improved medical and behavioral therapies that can help most people with anxiety disorders lead productive, fulfilling lives. D

12:00 pm 

1:00 pm 
Independent Lens  "March Point"  NULL

2:00 pm 
River of Renewal   Eight years in the making, RIVER OF RENEWAL chronicles the ongoing battle over the resources of Northern California's and Oregon's Klamath Basin. For its American Indian filmmaker, this is a journey of self-discovery as he uncovers the elemental bond between California native tribes, the river, and its legendary denizen, the salmon. The film reveals how different dominant groups over the generations have extracted resources from the Klamath Basin with disastrous consequences including the collapse of wild salmon populations. D

3:00 pm 
Charlie Rose   NULL

4:00 pm 
BBC World News   NULL

4:30 pm 
Worldfocus   NULL

5:00 pm 

6:00 pm 
Independent Lens  "March Point"  NULL

7:00 pm 
River of Renewal   Eight years in the making, RIVER OF RENEWAL chronicles the ongoing battle over the resources of Northern California's and Oregon's Klamath Basin. For its American Indian filmmaker, this is a journey of self-discovery as he uncovers the elemental bond between California native tribes, the river, and its legendary denizen, the salmon. The film reveals how different dominant groups over the generations have extracted resources from the Klamath Basin with disastrous consequences including the collapse of wild salmon populations. D

8:00 pm 

9:00 pm 

9:30 pm 
Worldfocus   NULL

10:00 pm 
Charlie Rose   NULL

11:00 pm 
Independent Lens  "March Point"  NULL



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