MIKHAIL GORBACHEV - PART 2 - Gorbachev was elevated to superstar status, mobbed by crowds across the capitalist world. The phenomenon became known as "Gorby-mania," with thousands of people desperate to catch a glimpse of the great man. MARIE CURIE - Marie Curie's investigation of uranium rays yielded the ground-breaking hypothesis that the rays could be an atomic property of uranium, leading to a Nobel Prize in Physics. SOPHIA LOREN - Sophia Loren has often voiced her thanks for her impoverished beginnings - "the two big advantages I had at birth were to have been born wise and to have been born in poverty." ROBERT GODDARD - Born in 1882, Goddard's interest in science was stimulated at an early age by his father who showed him experiments in electricity. His interest in rockets and space fight began in 1898, when as a 16-year-old, he read the books of English novelist H.G. Wells. ARTHUR MILLER - PART 1 - More than any other playwright, Arthur Miller drew together strands of the American experience and wove them into plays that attempted to make sense of the dysfunction of modern lives.
Serenity takes you on a journey of relaxation with beautiful nature and city scenes from around the world.
What more could a teenage girl want than to have the run of Disneyland for her not-so-private birthday party? But that's what life is like for Miley Cyrus these days. The daughter of singer Billy Ray Cyrus, who had a hit in the early nineties with "Achy Breaky Heart," Miley has followed in her Dad's footsteps, forging a singing career under her own name after two years of playing and releasing material as Hannah Montana. Miley shot to stardom in 2006, playing the title role of Hannah Montana for the Disney TV channel. The success of the series, along with the soundtrack, concerts, and merchandise, transformed Miley into an overnight sensation. Surrounded by a supportive family, her career has been managed by her father, who knows only too well the highs and lows of life in the limelight. Miley seems well-placed to survive the media circus and the traps of Tinsel town, but is she capable of staying on the straight and narrow, as her star continues to rise?
De Kooning's life and work--from his origins in the Netherlands to his mature Long Island period--are presented through his paintings, vintage photographs of the artist and his contemporaries, and footage of his studio on Long Island. This film also explores the historical and cultural developments in the postwar period that shaped his art.
It was said that, in his more-than-70 films, William Holden never gave a bad performance. Handsome, charming and unconventional, he had a compulsion to take risks. Determined to reject the adulation of stardom, he was immensely popular on the set and off. Clips include scenes from Golden Boys, Born Yesterday, The Country Girl, Sunset Boulevard, Sabrina, and The Bridge on the River Kwai.
Retrospective profiles of: Christian Slater, Amy Winehouse, Colin Farrell, Courtney Love, Mischa Barton.
South African secret agents attempt to save confidential microfilm before it falls into the hands of Communists.
This film highlights the East Building's architectural conception and construction, beginning with the challenge initially faced by architect I. M. Pei. Documentation of construction includes footage of the works of art commissioned for the building from artists such as Henry Moore and Alexander Calder.
Serenity takes you on a journey of relaxation with beautiful nature and city scenes from around the world.
Serenity takes you on a journey of relaxation with beautiful nature and city scenes from around the world.
Millie danced to jazz in her Italian neighborhood. Pedro danced to Latin songs in his Puerto Rican neighborhood. It was the 1940s in New York City, and they were forbidden to dance together until, first, a band and, then, a ballroom broke the rules. Machito and His Afro-Cubans hit the scene with a brand-new sound, blending jazz trumpets and saxophones with Latin maracas and congas creating Latin jazz: music for the head, the heart, and the hips. Then the Palladium Ballroom issued a bold challenge to segregation and threw open its doors to all.!Mambo Mucho Mambo! portrays the power of music and dance to transcend racial, religious, and ethnic boundaries.
Millie danced to jazz in her Italian neighborhood. Pedro danced to Latin songs in his Puerto Rican neighborhood. It was the 1940s in New York City, and they were forbidden to dance together until, first, a band and, then, a ballroom broke the rules. Machito and His Afro-Cubans hit the scene with a brand-new sound, blending jazz trumpets and saxophones with Latin maracas and congas creating Latin jazz: music for the head, the heart, and the hips. Then the Palladium Ballroom issued a bold challenge to segregation and threw open its doors to all.!Mambo Mucho Mambo! portrays the power of music and dance to transcend racial, religious, and ethnic boundaries.
It has been shown that children who are taught refusal skills are more likely to make positive choices and refrain from engaging in high-risk behaviors. It's important to help children set limits for themselves and say "no" to outside pressures. This increases their self-confidence. When children learn to stop and consider the consequences before responding to a request, as well as a variety of ways to say "no," they become more accomplished at refusing to participate in anything that could harm themselves or others. In this program, several simple refusal techniques are modeled and demonstrated.
From animals to apples, learn about things that start with the letter "A" with lessons from Maestro Javier and Miss Cathy. Sing along to a catchy tune from our friend, Seymour Trax.
From animals to apples, learn about things that start with the letter "A" with lessons from Maestro Javier and Miss Cathy. Sing along to a catchy tune from our friend, Seymour Trax.
From animals to apples, learn about things that start with the letter "A" with lessons from Maestro Javier and Miss Cathy. Sing along to a catchy tune from our friend, Seymour Trax.
Visit the bright lights and big city signs of New York's Time Square in The Sign Painter's Dream, written by Roger Roth and narrated by Jamie Farr. In this program, LeVar takes a look at the role that signs play in our every day lives and goes behind the scenes of an advertising agency and the Artkraft Straus sign company, to witness the creation of placement of one these spectacular, neon-lit signs in Times Square
Zebby receives a valuable collector's card from stomper and must stop making excuses and returns the card.
Review Uppercase Letters
Four Basic Strokes
Program 14 Students will learn to write the manuscript letters X, x; K, k and Z, z.
Darwin and Newts help teach Kea's young nephew how to fly while also learning how birds take to the air.
Living things depend on one another to stay alive. Look at you! People depend on plants and other living things for food, clothing, shelter, and all sorts of things we need. In this episode of Science and Me, Molecular Mike looks at the ways living things need and help one another! Join us on this installment of Science and Me, and get ready to explore..Wild Worlds!
Have you tried to figure out how something works or why something happens? That's what scientists do! In this episode of Science and Me, Molecular Mike investigates the kinds of things scientists do to learn about our world. Time to make some close observations. Join us on this installment of Science and Me, and improve your... Science Sense!
Students learn to measure using the units smaller than an inch. Measu rements include 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, and 1/2 increments of the inch. (14:26 min.)
Point sysmmetry and line symmetry is introduced. New terms: point sym- metry and line symmetry.
Major concepts... rotational symmetry. The ways in which rotational symmetry occurs in nature, art and everyday shapes (e.g., hubcaps, Ferris wheels) is featured. These concrete examples are used to illustrate the ways in which lines of symmetry and positional relationships are determined.
In the highest mountain of New Zealand also known as "Cloud Piercer," lies a vast but simple farm village. We learn how to preserve primal nature, and meet young shepherd boys who dream of owning large meadows.
This episode meets extreme recyclers in the Barrier Reef. Nothing goes to waste in this ocean- from snot-guzzling parrot fish to poo-cleaning cucumbers, not to mention the waste disposal tiger shark, everyone here is keen to be green!
Our exploration across the world takes us to Africa, where we'll roam the savannah with giraffes, zebras and hippopotamuses.
Segments in this episode include: Dogs; Seals; Skydiving; Subway; Boot Camp.
Program 8: Constitutional Reform and Controversy 1961 - Supreme Court Prevents Illegal Search and Seizure with Mapp v. Ohio 1964 - Warren Court Strengthens "Innocent Until Proven Guilty" Through Miranda 1964 - 24th Amendment Prohibits Poll Taxes in Federal Elections 1967 - 1992 - The 25th, 26th and 27th Amendments Reform America's Political Landscape 1973 - Roe v. Wade Extends Constitutional Right of Privacy 2000 - America Contests a Presidential Election
Program 8: Constitutional Reform and Controversy 1961 - Supreme Court Prevents Illegal Search and Seizure with Mapp v. Ohio 1964 - Warren Court Strengthens "Innocent Until Proven Guilty" Through Miranda 1964 - 24th Amendment Prohibits Poll Taxes in Federal Elections 1967 - 1992 - The 25th, 26th and 27th Amendments Reform America's Political Landscape 1973 - Roe v. Wade Extends Constitutional Right of Privacy 2000 - America Contests a Presidential Election
Mumbai is called India's "City of Dreams." Highlights include: Bollywood, the largest film industry in the world; grinding perfect Masala; Shivaji Terminus train station; the game of Cricket; exquisite Sarees (Saris); the ancient cave temples on Elephanta Island.
Pastry baker and cookbook author, Jim Dodge, brings his talents -- and almonds -- nella cucina to create his famous Almond Lemon Torta with Strawberries. Then he helps Mary Ann create her Almond Paste Cheesecake topped with luscious apricots. Along the way, Jim shares many secret tips to successful baking, including how to cut a perfect slice every time.
APPETIZER Pickled Chanterelles Kaspar Donier Kaspar's Seattle WA ENTREE Boar Chops and Cous Cous Kevin Rathbun Nava Atlanta GA DESSERT Roasted Apples with Warm Apple Soup Keegan Gerhard The Ritz-Carlton Naples Naples FL
Goose Liver Pepper Balls by Rudolph Kellner of Altwienerhof in Vienna, Austria. Crispy Sauteed Mahimahi on Spicy Stir-fried Watercress with Pickled Ginger Beurre Blanc and Crispy Cake Noodles by Peter Merriman of Merriman's Restaurant in Waimea, Hawaii HI. Apple Tart by Christopher Lidy of Garcia & Rodrigues in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Travel back to ancient China with Leslie for this special exhibition at the Field Museum in Chicago. Learn about China's 1st emperor and the 8,000 figures that he commissioned to be buried with him. We get a behind-the-scenes look at how these priceless figures traveled from The People's Republic of China to the United States.
That's Life shows how cells make up everything we are. We learn about how the many different processes of life are made possible by cells!
Program 5 *1861 Eleven States comprise the Confederacy *1862 Congress sets Forth the Homestead Act *1863 Lincoln signs Emancipation Proclamation *1863 Lincoln delivers his Gettysburg Address *1865 Lee surrenders at Appomattox *1865 Abraham Lincoln is assassinated *1865 Formation of the Ku Klux Klan
Are you on your high school or college football team? Do you dream about making it to the NFL either as a player or a coach? What are your chances, what's the process and what is life really like being in one of these positions on a NFL team? Well, wonder no more, because today, we're bringing you to Miami, Florida, for a special edition of Real Life 101 where we will focus the whole show on some highly sought after careers in the NFL! Gracey will talk with a coach and a professional player from the Miami Dolphins.
Neil and the Ocean Vet team are faced with an intense day of veterinary work checking the health of endangered spotted eagle rays. They face a tricky task to capture one of the most intelligent fish in the ocean. Watch as the team attach satellite tracking tags, take DNA samples, and ultrasound these animals to see if they're carrying pups. The teams' research will answer long standing scientific questions on how these elegant elasmobranchs arrived in Bermuda's waters.
Explore desert biomes, and the amazing animals that live in them... learn about forest fires and forest regrowth...and turn up the heat even more, with tubes full of lava!
When Cubans wanted freedom from Spain in the late 1800s, nearby Key West and Tampa became appendages of the independence movement. Cubans built little communities all while raising funds for their vision of sovereignty for their homeland. In this episode of Florida Crossroads, we explore how Cubans shaped these two cities, leaving longstanding institutions and traditions that still exist today.
Keep your pet healthy! In this episode of Take Paws, we'll learn about the importance of having lab work done for your pet. We'll check out a training class for the youngest of our canine pals and we'll hang out with a photographer who gets that picture-perfect pet shot every time! Guests: MONICA SASTOQUE, LISA MENDHEIM, HOLLY BLAKNEY, CPDT-KA, CHRISTINE GESCHWILL
Broward Teen News- West Broward Edition- Stories include Claim Your Future, Gaby's Nails, Hawaii Fluid Art, Happi Farm, Neuro Transmitter 3000 Commercial, A Communities Cry, Calm In The Chaos, Brotherhood on the Biggest Stage, Duck Donuts, CPR Day, 6/11/26
Local students match wits as American Heritage- Palm Beach High plays College Academy at Broward College High in S. Fla's high school TV quiz show. Hosted by Lisa Lee.
-1720 - Father Antonio Margil de Jesus Helps Found San Antonio, Texas -1740 - Governor Manuel de Montiano Defends St. Augustine Against English Attack -1769 - Junipero Serra Founds a Mission in San Diego -1779 - Bernardo de Galvez Leads Spanish Forces Against Britain In America's Fight For Freedom -1810 - Spain's North American Colonists Begin Forging an American Hispanic Identity
-1848 - The Treaty Guadalupe Hidalgo Cedes Mexican Southwest to the United States -1853 - Joaquin Murieta Becomes the Inspiration for the Cisco Kid and Zorro -1855 - Francisco Ramirez Founds the First Spanish Language Newspaper in Los Angeles -1862 - Indian Fighter Rafael Chacon and Kit Carson Defeat the Navajo -1863 - Hispanics Distinguish Themselves in the American Civil War -1866 - David Farragut Becomes the First Admiral in the U.S. Navy -1866 - Mexican Vaqueros Begin the American Cowboy Tradition
David Carroll is one of New Zealand?s most prolific offenders of all time. He has more than 130 convictions and so far has been in and out of prison 41 times. He started in his teens by stealing more than 30, 000 from his grandmother. Carroll played roles like pretending to be the chef for the UK band Cold Play and he told people he worked for US film star Stephanie Powers.
The crimes chronicled in this episode include: THE GREAT TRAIN ROBBERY: August 9, 1963, saw the scene of a crime that captivated a nation - an operation to steal millions of pounds in used, unmarked bills. BRIGHTON BOMBERS: British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher was very nearly assassinated when a powerful bomb set off by the Provisional Irish Republican Army ripped through the Brighton Hotel. CHRISTIAN SLATER: Actor Christian Slater has appeared in court on a variety of criminal charges over two decades. TIANANMEN SQUARE: Hundreds of protesters were slaughtered in Tiananmen Square as protestors marched for their right to voice opinions and desire for democracy. AL CAPONE: Al Capone's crime syndicate in the 1920's profited from the lucrative sale of illegal alcohol. Named as Public Enemy #1, Capone was also the mastermind behind the Valentine's Day Massacre.
LaVie discovered her love for music at a young age. She recalls, "My sister Sandrine and I use to watch Whitney Houston videos on VHS and sing into my mother's hair brushes." In 2009, LaVie released her first album titled "Life Music," filled with Inspirational/Soul music. Guests: LaVie
Over 4,000 years ago, a man called Yu stood tall above his peers; in leading the nation he divided China into nine kingdoms. In this episode we unlock the secrets of the Nine Kingdoms.
In the remote, ancient villages of southern Anhui Province in southeast China, the famous Huizhou Merchants emerged, altering and reshaping the face of China's trade and commerce.
This episode of Dateline Health discusses the various services of the Humane Society of Broward County. Guests: Katie Tutt, M.S. Sue Marie Kurteski