In February 2008 on PBS, Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. will guide an all-new group to build on the African American Lives experience — poet Maya Angelou, actor Morgan Freeman, theologian Peter Gomes, publisher Linda Johnson Rice, athlete Jackie Joyner-Kersee, radio host Tom Joyner and rock 'n' roll legend Tina Turner — on a journey to discover their ancestry in AFRICAN AMERICAN LIVES 2. The new four-part series will draw on DNA analysis, genealogical research and family oral tradition to trace the lineages of the participants down through U.S. history and back to Africa. PBS air date: Starting Wednesday, February 6th at 9/8C (check local listings).
This PBS medical series explores illnesses one at a time and features a panel of physicians and other experts assessing individual cases. Heart disease is the number one killer in the U.S. With doctors and researchers racing to stop heart disease in its tracks, diagnostic technology and treatment options are breaking new ground at astounding speed. But are there dangers? Can technology tell us too much? Our experts dive into the high-tech world of cardiac care. Check local listings for airdates and times on your local PBS station. For more information visit http://www.pbs.org/secondopinion/
Wyclef Jean tells Tavis what Lauryn Hill needs to do before they can talk about the Fugees getting back together. Check local listings for airdates of Tavis Smiley on PBS. For more information, see http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/archive/200712/20071205.html
Reese Witherspoon highest paid Hollywood Actress. Rihanna’s legs insured for $1 Million. 50 Smartest people in Hollywood. More failure for Madonna. Conan O’Brien pays his staff out of pocket. Kelly Slater dates everyone. Beyonce doesn’t know Geography.
Often debilitating and misunderstood, migraine headaches and the options available to treat them are sources of much debate. Anger, frustration and desperation can plague both patients and physicians. Our panel navigates a case of migraine and the often confusing information that surrounds pain management and prevention. Check local listings for airdates and times on your local PBS station. For more information visit http://www.pbs.org/secondopinion/
Denzel Washington responds to the debate over why some of his roles haven't been honored by the Academy. Check local listings for airdates of Tavis Smiley on PBS. For more information, see http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/archive/200801/20080108.html
How to use old computer equipment: Idea #208 Weightlifting. Idea #195 Eat it for lunch. Idea #39 Take a shower. Idea #93 Play catch. Idea #188 Make a camera bong. Idea #712 Love it. Idea #21 Mouse = Golf Ball. Idea #26 Have a pillow fight. Idea #342 Make a kinky sex tape. Form a band. Bash it with a bat. Bash it with a golf club. How to use old computer equipment: Idea #108 Don’t trash your old equipment! Donate to Alive in Baghdad. mini dv. money. laptops … or at least recycle. www.friendsofaib.com
This PBS medical series explores illnesses one at a time and features a panel of physicians and other experts assessing individual cases. Major advancements in neurological science are changing the way experts understand and treat addictive behavior. Learn from some of the country’s leading experts what the latest medical research tells us about treating addictive behaviors in men and women. Check local listings for airdates and times on your local PBS station. For more information visit http://www.pbs.org/secondopinion/
For over 40 years, Ralph Nader has worked tirelessly as a consumer advocate, building a legislative record to rival that of any contemporary president. Yet today, many consider him merely an egomaniac and a "spoiler." AN UNREASONABLE MAN takes an unsparing look at one of the most important and controversial political figures our time. AN UNREASONABLE MAN premieres Tuesday, December 18 on Independent Lens, a weekly series airing on PBS. Hosted by Terrence Howard, the acclaimed series showcases powerful and innovative independent films. Presented by ITVS, INDEPENDENT LENS is broadcast on PBS stations nationwide. Visit the Web site for more: http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/unreasonableman/
This is a preview of a NOW on PBS program airing December 14, 2007 (check local listings). In it, NOW talks to Congressman Ron Paul and his supporters across the country about Paul's surprisingly popular run for the Republican nomination, led in large part by people acting on their own without help from Ron Paul or his campaign. More at http://www.pbs.org/now
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