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101. One Earth, Many Scales
Geography Training for Astronauts: Preparation for a NASA Shuttle mission provides context for introducing key issues in physical geography and human-environmental interaction.
Globalization and Revolt: Why do the forces of globalization seem to draw some places closer together and cause others to pull farther apart?

102. Boundaries and Borderlands
Twin Cities, Divided Lives: A single Mexican mother’s daily struggle for survival introduces us to concepts of relative location and geographic regions.
Operation Hold the Line: The U.S.-Mexico borderlands form a unified cultural and economic region with qualities of both nations.

103. Supranationalism and Devolution
Strasbourg: Symbol of a United Europe: The city of Strasbourg is one locus of power in an increasingly supranationalist Europe.
Slovakia: New Sovereignty: Since Czechoslovakia separated into the Czech Republic and Slovakia, how have the Slovaks fared?

104. East Looks West
Berlin: United We Stand: Berlin is now capital of a reunified Germany and a symbol of a more unified Europe. But the integration of East Berlin requires urban reorganization and economic expansion.
Poland: Diffusion of Democracy: Strategies for spreading democracy through Poland required a decidedly spatial approach.

105. The Transforming Industrial Heartland
Liverpool: A Tale of Two Cities: Can European Union investment and the growth of service industries turn the tide of economic decline?
Randstad: Preserving the Green Heart: Small, crowded Netherlands strives to maintain its transportation connections while preserving dwindling green space.

106. Challenges in the Hinterlands
Andalucia: Developments in the Hinterlands: Spanish Andalucia struggles to move beyond tourism and agriculture to integrate with Europe’s heartland.
Iceland: Edge of the Habitable World: At the borders of the habitable world, Iceland must balance sustainable fish harvests with social costs.

107. Northwest Contrast
St. Petersburg: Russia’s Window on the West: What challenges continue to face this Russian port in post-Soviet society?
Vologda: Russian Farming in Flux: How have previously state-owned collective farms changed with privatization?

108. Holding the Hinterlands
Dagestan: Caucuses Disconnect? The ethnically diverse, Islamic republic of Dagestan contrasts with neighboring Chechnya where rebels fight for independence.
Bratsk: The Legacy of Central Planning: Communist ambitions create the world’s largest hydroelectric project followed by a Russian city in the middle of Siberia.

109. Changes on the Chang Jiang
Shanghai: Head of the Dragon: Shanghai enters the 21st century on a wave of development, ready to reclaim its legacy as China’s commercial center.
Sijia: Small Town, Big Change: The steady growth of a township enterprise illustrates three great contrasts in modern China: rural vs. urban, agricultural vs. industrial, coastal vs. interior.

110. The Booming Maritime Edge
Guangdong: Globalization in the Pearl River Delta: This program explores globalization and the effects of modernization on Chinese society.
Taiwan: High-Tech Tiger: What factors contributed to Taiwan’s emergence as a high-tech powerhouse?

111. A Challenge for Two Old Cities
Lanzhou: Confluence of Cultures: We travel to the frontiers of Han and Muslim China in the city of Lanzhou.
Shenyang: Hope for China’s Rust Belt? A previously dynamic industrial city continues to struggle with modernizing its manufacturing infrastructure.

112. Small Farms, Big Cities
Northern Japan: Protecting the Harvest: Japanese rice farmers battle destructive weather in order to save their crops.
Tokyo: Anatomy of a Mega-City: The continuing expansion of the Tokyo megalopolis leads to ever-longer commutes and demand for suburban housing.

113. The Mainland
Laos: Isolated Heart: Laos is emerging from isolation to join the global economy as an exporter of hydroelectric power.
Vietnam: Fertile Dreams: As the world’s second largest rice exporter, Vietnam’s booming economy is evident in the explosive growth of Ho Chi Minh City.

114. The Maritime Connection
Indonesia: Tourist Invasion: Their culture once imperiled by hordes of tourists, Balinese residents have developed strategies to profit from the tourist industry while maintaining cultural integrity.
Multicultural Malaysia: Amidst growing pressures from Islamic militants, social and economic programs seek to build tolerance among Malaysia’s diverse cultures.

115. Global Interaction
Singapore: Gateway to Southeast Asia: High-tech infrastructure, a well-educated workforce and strict government repression have all helped Singapore become a pre-eminent port and one of the wealthiest cities in the world.
Australia: New Links to Asia: Australia shifts its trade from Europe to the Asian “economic tigers.”

116. Urban and Rural Contrasts
Delhi: Bursting at the Seams: The ever-expanding capital of India continues to act as a magnet, pulling millions of Indians away from the hardships of the rural countryside.
Dikhatpura: Help Through Irrigation: In rural India, creating sustainable agricultural development proves a challenging proposition.

117. Sacred Space, Secular States?
Jerusalem: Capital of Two States? Can the historical and political geography of this holy city provide clues to a peaceful resolution between Jews and Palestinians?
Turkey: Fundamental Change: At the edge of Europe, Turkey hopes to take economic advantage of its proximity to the western world.

118. Oil and Water
Egypt: Gift of the Nile: This program investigates Egypt's limited natural resources, focusing on that nation's dependence on the Nile River.
Oman: Looking Beyond Oil: Having benefited greatly from its relatively modest oil reserves, Oman looks to diversify its economy for future growth.

119. Strength to Overcome
South Africa: This Land Is My Land: South Africa continues to face many challenges in redressing the land inequities under apartheid.
Kenya: Medical Geography: AIDS has become one of the biggest killers in Kenya. How can geography help understand disease?

120. Developing Countries
Cote d’Ivoire: Cocoa and Change: Cote d’Ivoire has long been the world’s largest producer of cocoa, but has recently faced economic downturns and loss of its historically stable government.
Gabon: Sustainable Resources? In one of Africa's wealthiest countries, oil revenues have declined, putting new pressure on the country's timber resources.

121. Population Geography
Mexico: Motive to Migrate: A geographer's research reveals a major source of Mexican migration: the North-Central “Hollow Core.”
Guatemala: Population and Conquest: Every year a greater number of Maya Indian victims of “continuing conquest” must share inadequate agricultural resources.

122. Dynamic Pacific Rim
Ecuador: Orange Alert: When scientists monitoring the Tungurahua Volcano see dangerous signs, they have to advise the government: evacuate or remain?
Chile: Pacific Rim Player: Bordered to the east by the towering Andes Mountains and to the west by the Pacific Ocean, Chile enjoys continued economic growth.

123. Brazil: The Sleeping Giant
São Paulo: The Outer Ring: The sprawling mega-city of Sao Paulo is evidence that Latin America is among the most rapidly urbanizing regions.
A Second Chance for Amazonia? An American scientist discovers new possibilities for sustainable development in the Amazon basin.

124. Cityscapes, Suburban Sprawl
Boston: Ethnic Mosaic: How has federal empowerment zone funding helped Boston's diverse neighborhoods?
Chicago: Farming on the Edge: As in many areas of the U.S., suburban Chicago just keeps expanding into the surrounding countryside.

125. Ethnic Fragmentation in Canada
Vancouver: Hong Kong East: Prior to the Chinese takeover of Hong Kong, thousands of wealthy families moved to Vancouver, causing a collision of cultures. What has happened since 1997?
Montreal: An Island of French: Trying to preserve their culture, Quebec welcomes immigrants and pays to teach them French.

126. Regions and Economies
Oregon: A Fight for Water: Native Americans and farmers compete for a scarce resource--water.
U.S. Midwest: Spatial Innovations: In the Midwest, an influx of Japanese automakers has brought more than just new factories to this once-declining manufacturing region.

301. Reading and the Brain
Henry Winkler hosts an exploration of how brain scientists are working to help struggling readers.

401. A Chance to Read
Molly Ringwald hosts a look at the challenges facing kids with disabilities and what schools across the country are doing to help them find success.

501. Toddling Toward Reading
Reba McEntire hosts an examination of what it takes to give preschoolers early literacy skills.

101. Profiles in Citizenship [22:36]
Georgia Representative John Lewis describes his days fighting for the Voting Rights Act. West Point cadet Danielle Hellman, 19, a naturalized U.S. citizen, talks about the ideals of “Duty, Honor and Country.” Jesse Laslovich speaks about being one of the youngest legislators elected in Montana and the dedication it took to win office. Students see that participation, service, activism, and commitment to government are rights and duties of every citizen.

102. Profiles in Courage [21:24]
War hero and former U.S. Senator, Max Cleland, and astronaut Sally Ride, the first woman in space, speak about personal courage. A group of teens continues to fight for social justice on behalf of a young Muslim boy who was murdered for his stand against child labor. Poet Aja Bacqui, 17, talks about courage in her art and life.

103. Profiles in Empathy [21:24]
Former President Jimmy Carter discusses the role of empathy in assisting needy people throughout the world. Wilene Justilien, 21, works in an inner city school as a member of Teach for America. Clayton Liliard, 16, runs a charity to repair and donate bicycles to children with incarcerated parents.

104. Profiles in Honesty [25:12]
The integrity of “Honest” Abe Lincoln is mirrored by PBS News reporter Gwen Ifill and tobacco industry whistle-blower Jeffrey Wigand as they discuss the role of honesty in their lives and work. Members of a teen court show how honesty drives their legal decisions. Three Chicago teens pursue the truth in an old civil rights case.

105. Profiles in Perseverance [20:26]
Baseball Hall of Famer, Jackie Robinson, is remembered by teammates for his determination in breaking the color barrier. Jennifer Howitt overcomes a spinal chord injury to win a gold medal in basketball at the Paralympic Games. Liz Murray, a homeless teen with drug-addicted parents, is accepted to Harvard. Laila Ali trains for an upcoming boxing match and describes the importance of hard work and perseverance.

106. Profiles in Respect [20:13]
L.A. mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and former NFL quarterback Don McPherson discuss the meaning of respect in their lives. Jessica Leuders-Dumont, 16, works to protect the environment. Teens from Push America ride bicycles across the country to raise money and awareness for people with disabilities.

107. Profiles in Responsibility [19:00]
Stan Lee, co-creator of Spiderman, depicts his superhero as a model of responsibility. Cindi Leive, editor of Glamour Magazine, discusses responsibility in the workplace. Row New York, an all-girl rowing team, demonstrates the importance of dependability in team work. Junior firefighters from a volunteer fire company make a contribution that protects lives and property.

701. Web of Life
Software Test Engineer & Zoology Educator
First, it's off to Cisco Systems to learn how software engineers keep traffic moving on the Internet. Then, take a walk on the wild side at the San Diego Wild Animal Park to learn from the park's best teachers--the animals!

702. Frog Study
Wildlife Biologists
First, get nets in hand to catch California red-legged frogs and see how biologists study their behavior with a simple tracking device. Then wade through the marshy waters of Maryland in search of southern leopard frogs to help scientists determine the extent of environmental pollution.

703. Water Rescue
Limnologist & Veterinarian
Scientists show how water pollution can endanger life. First, board the boat to measure the water clarity of Lake Tahoe and learn why scientists want to keep Tahoe blue. Then, it's off to see how veterinarians at the international bird rescue center strive to save hundreds of injured birds.

704. Insect Carriers
Entomologists
Discover the difficult task facing entomologists trying to stop the spread of pine pitch canker. Then, it's off to Maryland to see how scientists are itching to discover the extent to which Maryland's mosquitoes carry the deadly West Nile virus.

705. Fish Power
Aquaculturist & Marine Biologist
First, tour the aquaculture facility at Hubbs-Sea World where scientists are working to assess how to restock depleted marine fisheries. Then, discover how the unique muscle structure of the giant tuna enables it to swim more than forty miles per hour.

706. A Vial of Knowledge
Biologist & Arachnologist
Scientists get out their syringes to learn about animal stress and venom! First, it's a boat ride to Gull Island, Alaska where biologists monitor stress hormones in birds once affected by an oil spill. Then, it's time to capture orb weaver spiders near Tucson, Arizona to determine the reason spiders have different types of venom.

707. Snowy Secrets
Glacial Geologist & Civil Engineer
Get on your snow boots and sunglasses for a breathtaking hike of Matanuska Glacier, Alaska and discover the environmental significance of this giant beauty. Then, ski out to a site in the Sierra Nevada foothills and learn how environmental engineers can determine our water supply by measuring the water content of the annual snowpack.

708. Mystical Creatures
Paleontologist & Marine Biologist
First, it's off to San Bernadino County, California to unearth he mystery of the mastodon. Then, get a behind-the-scenes look at rare seahorses at the National Aquarium in Baltimore for an exhibit that stands to be one of the most comprehensive collections of these little-understood animals.

709. Dig it
Archaeologist & Geologist
First, discover the secrets of the Alaska Gold Rush as archaeologists unearth a history buried beneath a forest. Then, it's off to visit the Hall of Gems and Minerals at the Smithsonian and learn about techniques geologists use to analyze rock specimens.

710. Seeing the Sea
Marine Ecologist & Aquarist
First, fly over the ocean with a marine ecologist testing new research methods to monitor the ocean's health. Then, go snorkeling in an aquarium environment near Cape Cod to learn how scientists monitor animal health.

711. Smashing Electrics!
Physicist & Manufacturing Engineer
First, get a behind-the-scenes look at the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center and learn about its mission to understand what all things are ultimately made of. Then, it's down to Corona, California to tour the Fender guitar factory and see how the famous instruments are made.

712. Power to the People
Plasma Physicist & Plant Geneticist
First, it's off to Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory to see how fusion scientists are developing a clean, mean, energy-producing machine to safely power our world. Then, time to check out a new kind of flower power at the National Arboretum in Washington, DC and learn how scientists use genetic engineering to develop healthier plant life.

713. Product Design
Product Design Engineer & Industrial Mineralogist
First, it's off to the Microsoft Corporation to see how remote controls are designed, developed and tested. Then, it's over to the Clorox Company to see how industrial mineralogists develop kitty litter to satisfy its most finicky clientele--the cats!

801. Space Encounters
Astronomer & Geochemist
Real Science! kicks off its eighth season discovering the origins of life! First, it's off to Lick Observatory in Mt. Hamilton, California to learn how an astronomer is studying the origins of stars. Then, it's over to Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory to test the theory that life started on earth from a comet's impact.

802. Exploring You & Me
Biomedical Researcher & Anthropologist
It's time to get 'clued-in' to our bodies and our past! First, grab your lab coats as we head off to Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory to get a closer look at proteins and how the human genome project assists research. Then, it's off to Howard University in Washington, DC where anthropologists unlock secrets of an African burial ground.

803. Who's Hoo?
Owl Biologist & Lepidopterist
Get ready to test your knowledge of owls and moths! Get your binoculars out as we head to Mission College in San Jose, California to track the endangered burrowing owl. Then, grab your nets as we go in search of the giant silk moth in the Sierra Foothills.

804. Water Wonders
Aquarist & Marine Biologist
Dive in for a look at some fascinating underwater creatures! First, it's off to Monterey Bay Aquarium to go behind-the-scenes at the new jellies exhibit. Then, journey to Ventura, California to get an intimate look at the elusive abalone.

805. Project Planet
Ecologist & Geologist
Erosion and explosion! These scientists are working to avoid just that. First, visit a neglected creek in Richmond, California that ecologists are working hard to restore. Then, take the windy roads to the Long Valley calderas in Mammoth Lakes, California to discover how a geologist is using lasers to measure seismic pressure.

806. A Healthy Balance
Pediatrician & Wildlife Biologist
Get ready to test your lung capacity and your knowledge! First, see how a pediatrician tests and treats a child with asthma in Oakland, California. Then, watch how a wildlife biologist is helping to restore the ecological balance of the Catalina Islands.

101. The Road to Riches: Basic Money Management [23:00]
This upbeat program includes interviews with a financial planner, a bank president, an insurance agent, a CPA and other financial professionals who offer young viewers important advice on how to manage money and become fiscally responsible. Topics include saving money, compound interest, how banks work, the basics of investing and the important relationship between a good education and a good job.

101. Engineering, Industrial and Technological Sciences Pathway
Civil engineer, organ builder, metallurgist, air show producer

102. Agriscience and Natural Resources Pathway
Zookeeper, organic specialist, park ranger

103. Health Sciences Pathway
Nurse anesthetist, registered nurse, optometrist

104. Arts and Communications Pathway
Photographer, newspaper reporter, composer, sound recordist

105. Family and Human Services Pathway
Sign language translator, child care provider, corrections officer, volleyball coach

106. Business, Information Management and Marketing Pathway
Tourism director, executive vice president, marketing director

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music careers
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101. Explorers of the Deep
Ocean exploration is a life of extremes from the intensity and risk to the disciplined analysis of lab work. This program covers why and how the explorers chose these careers; what it’s like to be one of the few humans to ever visit these remote places, and why the oceans compel them to dig deeper by studying an ecosystem hostile to human life.

102. Tools of Discovery
New technology and time-tested techniques that bring the oceans' secrets within reach are featured and include a manned submersible with remote control arms, lights and cameras; a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) that can dive to 9000 feet under the arctic ice and beam back HD videos and collect specimens; and an array of gear to photograph, quantify, measure and help decipher what goes on in the ocean from the sunlit surface waters to the crushing pressure and inky darkness of the deep.

103. Deep Water Ecosystems
Scientists try to grasp the meaning of the big picture by posing questions about how the oceans work as entire ecosystems. Are deep-sea coral key players in overall ocean health? Is the Arctic ecosystem a barometer of global health? How is global warming changing the Arctic and how could the Arctic change the world? Can all the oceans be considered as one giant ecosystem?

101. Romeo and Juliet
Act 3, Scene 5
Marcelle Duprey, who plays Juliet in this version, examines the character of Juliet and compares how different actresses have portrayed her. The scene in the program is set in the Caribbean in the present day.

102. Julius Caesar
Act 3, Scene 1
Patrick Robinson, who plays Mark Antony in this version, examines the character and compares how other actors have previously portrayed him. The scene in this program is set in the present day in a television studio.

103. A Midsummer Night's Dream
Act 3, Scene 2
Anna Friel, who plays Hermia in this version, examines her character and compares how differently she has been played in other versions. The scene is set in the present day.

104. Twelfth Night
Act 3, Scene 2
Nigel Planer, who plays Malvolio in this version, examines the character he is to play and compares how differently he has been played in previous versions. This version takes place on a country estate in the 1930s.

105. Macbeth
Act 1, Scene 7
Louise Lombard, who plays Lady Macbeth in this version, examines her character and compares how other actresses have played her. The scene in this program is set about 50 years in the future.

106. Macbeth
Act 5, Scenes 1, 3, and 5
This episode examines scenes in which Lady Macbeth is observed sleepwalking by her Gentlewoman servant and the Doctor. We then see Macbeth lamenting the death of his wife after she has fallen from the battlements. Adjoa Andoh, who plays Lady Macbeth in this version, is shown in rehearsal with other cast members and the director Maureen Blackwood. Ms. Andoh examines her character and compares how she has been played by actors in previous film and television productions.

107. To Kill the King--Playing Macbeth
Act 2, Scene 3
Duncan, the king, is discovered slain in his chamber. Rhys Ifans, who plays Macbeth in this version, examines the characters and compares this scene with previous television and feature film productions. Justin Chadwick, a young actor turned writer and director, is shown in rehearsals directing this new version. A key feature of this production is the use of catwalk outfits by Versace and Alexander McQueen, with millinery by Philip Treacy.

108. The Supernatural--Playing Macbeth
Act 3, Scene 4
Banquo's ghost returns to haunt Macbeth at his celebratory banquet. Con O'Neill, who plays Macbeth, examines his character and compares how it has been played by actors in previous film and television productions. This new version is directed by former RSC director, David Thacker, and is set in the present.

109. Sanity and Insanity
Act 1, Scenes 1 and 3
The three Witches cast their spell and then confront Macbeth. Amita Dhiri, who plays the First Witch in this version, is shown in rehearsal with the other cast members and the director Anne Ross Muir. The drama is set in the present day, with Macbeth and Banquo returning from the Gulf War, and the Witches are a girl gang on roller blades.

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101. Van Gogh
Schama explores the meaning and technique of Wheatfield With Crows.(1890)

102. Picasso
The artist's choice to defy the fascism of WWII, led to the enduring power of Guernica. (1937)

103. Caravaggio
The artist's tumultuous life led to his final "self-portrait" in David with the Head of Goliath. (1601)

104. Bernini
Sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini created the greatest of Roman wonders, The Ecstasy of St. Theresa. (1652)

105. Rembrandt
Rembrandt made heroic, dramatic and grand masterpieces out of a world of merchants and money. (1666)

106. David
The pictures of Jacques-Louis David were speeches in form and color that shocked and inspired. (1793)

107. Turner
To Joseph Mallord William Turner, art was not a placebo. His paintings needed to wreak havoc. (1840)

108. Rothko
Mark Rothko's painting fed on the commercial, urban energy that was New York in the 1940s & 1950s. (1958)

101. Study Skills for People Who Hate to Study [18:00]
Many teens, especially those with challenges such as ADHD, struggle to complete assignments. Designed to help students get organized, this program helps set goals and priorities and allows students to stay in charge of their schoolwork. Viewers learn about the processes in the brain that help us plan, organize, concentrate, and focus. Program identifies the three main obstacles to effective study—Disorganization, Procrastination, and Distraction—and demonstrates tips and strategies to allow viewers to develop their own unique style of overcoming these obstacles.

101. Beginnings
Archaeological discoveries, DNA, climate science and oral tales cast light on India's deep past.

101. Can't Stop the Pop
Major theme: fun
Featuring the patterns: "op/ip"
Featuring the letter: P

102. A Ball in the Mall
Major theme: activities
Featuring the patterns: "all/ill"
Featuring the letter: L

103. The Lost and Found
Major theme: sounds
Featuring the patterns: "ound/out"
Featuring the letter: F

104. Bake the Cake
Major theme: birthdays
Featuring the patterns: "ake/ike/oke"
Featuring the letter: K

105. The Deep Sleep
Major theme: sleep
Featuring the patterns: "eep/eet/eed"
Featuring the letter: J

106. A Race in Space
Major theme: cleanliness
Featuring the patterns: "ace/ate/ave"
Featuring the letter: V

107. A Day on the Bay
Major theme: time
Featuring the patterns: "ay/oy"
Featuring the letter: Y

108. Valentine: Be Mine
Major theme: feelings
Featuring the patterns: ine/ime"
Featuring the letter: M

109. My Wet Pet
Major theme: friends
Featuring the patterns: "et/ed"
Featuring the letter: D

110. A Balloon at Noon
Major theme: colors
Featuring the patterns: "oon/ool"
Featuring the letter: H

111. The Cub in the Tub
Major theme: traveling
Featuring the patterns: "ut/ub"
Featuring the letter: T

112. More at the Core
Major theme: reading
Featuring the patterns: "ore/are"
Featuring the letter: R

113. The Cold Gold
Major theme: shapes
Featuring the patterns: "old/ole"
Featuring the letter: S

114. Dirt on My Shirt
Major theme: alphabet
Featuring the patterns: "irt/art"
Featuring the letter: C

115. The Hot Dot
Major theme: home sweet home
Featuring the patterns: "ot/it"
Featuring the letter: B

101. The Art of Driving
Getting a license is an exciting rite of passage for a teenage driver. But driving also means being responsible for a 2,000-pound hunk of steel. This program covers the mystique of the automobile, basic driving skills and the rules of the road.

102. Nature's Laws
On the road, as in life, "nature rules." The physiological and biological forces of speed, gravity and friction in vehicle handling and the effects of fatigue, alcohol and drugs on the driver all affect driving.

103. The Car
Just "fillin' it up" at the gas station isn't enough. Drivers need to keep their cars fully maintained, from plugs and pumps to tires and wires. This program surveys possible mechanical problems and emphasizes the importance of proper maintenance.

104. The Road
When you're driving, it's often the highway's call, whether you like it or not. Poor weather conditions and other special challenges contribute to the hazards of the road.

101. Top Ten Myths About Alcohol and Drugs
This program exposes the following myths: Everybody’s doing it; I can stop when I feel like it; Beer isn’t as bad as hard liquor; I can get high and still be in control; I can drive a car high on marijuana; Marijuana isn’t harmful or addictive; Prescription drugs can’t hurt me because they’re legal; Drugs help relieve stress; Drugs and alcohol do not damage the brain, and Steroids do not damage the body. Each myth is rebutted with facts, charging students to take responsibility for their personal health and safety.

102. Rushing, Crashing, Dying: The Meth Epidemic
This program features interviews with law enforcement authorities, ER doctors, social workers, and recovered addicts and their families to show the horrors of meth abuse. Viewers learn how meth destroys the brains and bodies of users and how meth lab toxins poison children living nearby.

103. Tobacco and Death: Perfect Together
Interviews of people whose lives have been ravaged by tobacco use are intertwined with images of diseased lungs, damaged hearts, and various cancers to give viewers a true picture of the effects of tobacco. The program opens bleakly in a morgue and crosscuts with interviews of smokers dying from head and neck cancers, lung cancers and heart disease. Leading anti-tobacco experts weigh in with the latest statistics on morbidity and mortality rates.

104. Uppers and Downers: The Facts About Stimulants and Depressants
This docudrama presents the facts on how abuse of stimulants and depressants harms the brain and the body. An expert talks about the biological impact of using stimulants including caffeine, ADHD medicines Ritalin and Adderall, nicotine, amphetamines, cocaine, crack, and Ecstasy (MDMA). The program also addresses depressants, including alcohol, barbiturates and sleeping pills, tranquilizers, Rohypnol and GHB and stresses the highly addictive nature of these drugs as the body’s tolerance increases.

105. Myths of Marijuana Debunked
Marijuana is not addictive. It doesn’t harm the body. It doesn’t harm the brain. Marijuana doesn’t impair driving or negatively impact teens’ futures. There‘s no connection between marijuana use and unhealthy risk-taking. This program debunks these misconceptions with the latest facts, science and statistics to prove the danger of marijuana use.

106. Addiction and the Human Brain
Drug addiction is a disease of the brain, and teens are at highest risk for acquiring this disease. This startling conclusion was recently arrived at by brain experts, based on the latest research findings. Studies indicate that drugs affect the developing brain more than the brain of someone more mature, thus putting teens at a higher risk of addiction. This program illustrates the complicated structure and function of the brain and explains changes caused by prolonged use of drugs such as cocaine, heroin, nicotine, alcohol and methamphetamine.

101. El Español
Location: Spain, Latin America
Topics: Spanish as a world language

102. Chicas
Location: Mexico--Mexico City
Topics: four girls dreaming of stardom; saying what you want to be or do

103. Mi Buenos Aires Querido
Location: Argentina--Buenos Aires
Topics: a top cartoonist sketches his way around the capital; describing towns and cities

104. El Andaluz
Location: Spain--Andalusia
Topics: a photographer documents the essential Andalusia; following directions

105. Salsa
Location: Mexico--Mexico City
Topics: two sisters cook up their dream restaurant; buying food and drink

106. Madrid 24 Horas
Location: Spain--Madrid
Topics: a day in the life of the capital of Spain; routine and time

107. ¡Bienvenidos!
Location: Colombia--Quindio
Topics: hospitality Colombian-style; offering hospitality

108. Barrio
Location: Mexico--Guadalajara
Topics: health care for poor people in the barrio; health talk how you feel

109. Fiesta
Location: Mexico--Patzcuaro
Topics: The Day of the Dead--Mexico's most important fiesta

110. El Viaje
Location: Ecuador--Quito, Valley of Tigua
Topics: a bus journey through the Andes; getting around; travel language

111. Actores
Location: Spain--Almagro, La Mancha
Topics: two young actors dream of fame and fortune; what's on and where to go

112. Románticos
Location: Spain and Mexico
Topics: a honeymoon couple plan their dream holiday; travel talk; the past

113. Gaucho
Location: Argentina--the Pampas
Topics: the last gaucho; comparing the past with present

114. El Bosque
Location: Costa Rica--the rainforest
Topics: viewers travel through the jungle; describing and comparing things

115. Conquistadores
Location: Spain--Extremadura
Topics: a portrait of one of Spain's poorest regions through the richness of its past

116. Vascos
Location: Spain--the Basque country
Topics: a group of young filmmakers document the diversity of their region

117. De Moda
Location: Colombia--Bogota, Cartagena
Topics: fashion designer on a shoot; likes and dislikes

118. Manos del Uruguay
Location: Uruguay
Topics: a dream becomes a commercial success story--from sheep to sweater

119. El Arte
Location: Spain--Barcelona and Catalonia
Topics: art and commerce in Spain's most prosperous region; description

120. America!
Location: USA--New York, San Antonio
Topics: rise of Latino culture and the Spanish language in the US; making arrangements and appointments

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301. Sioux City Symphony

302. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony

303. Quad City Symphony Orchestra

304. Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra

305. Dubuque Symphony Orchestra

306. Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra

307. The University of Iowa School of Music: 100th Anniversary Concert

308. Des Moines Symphony

309. The Muscatine Symphony Orchestra