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This 12 part series explores how technology is designed to meet different needs. Young viewers are encouraged to think what considerations are entailed in creating and employing different technology, and about the importance of careful planning. Puppets demonstrate their own solutions, some highly imaginative and some quite impractical. Children talk about their own designs for each topic and the decision-making processes involved.
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Why do we have tall buildings? What are some of the problems architects solve when structures go up instead of out? A young girl in an apartment block demonstrates a garbage chute and a security intercom system. Her toy explores other parts of the building, from the underground car park to the rooftop. The toy leads us to the construction site of a multi-story apartment block and learns what makes the structure strong. The girl tells us reasons she enjoys living up high.
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Tarek shows us the exotic world of camel racing; its not easy to learn to ride this huge animal because camels have nasty dispositions.
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Our world seems a peaceful place. But science reveals that it's often been hit by massive fireballs from space. Could one of them have wiped out the dinosaurs? Could the next one wipe out humanity?
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Teacher/student relationships have taken many different turns over the past few years. It can be difficult for students to always understand where a teacher is coming from. Personalities in a classroom can range from teacher's pet to the student who thinks they are always being picked on. Today another problem has arisen. There seems to be a rash of sexual relationships between students and teachers. Teens discuss the many different aspects of a relationship between teachers and students and why there is such a problem with sexual misconduct by teachers.
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Touching, passionate and provocative, A Team for Peace follows the riveting journey of a group of preadolescent soccer players, half Palestinian, half Israeli, put together to play on an all star team, The Peace Team, and compete in the world's largest international youth soccer tournament.
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More than anywhere else, science and technology prove their worth in the workplace. From farming and infrastructure, to science and surgery, we rely on science and technology to complete our daily tasks. In this unique series, we look at the scientific breakthroughs and the cutting-edge technologies that have allowed us to move our world forward, across a variety of professions.
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The aviation industry showcases some of mankind’s greatest
achievements. From the Concorde to the new Airbus A380,
Tech Tools explores the technology behind the industry’s success
stories. Aviation academies now offer world-class training
for aviation professionals including pilots and flight attendants.
Virgin Atlantic helps lead the way in creating a sustainable, biofuel
powered industry aiming to reduce their carbon footprint.
Many exhibitions showcase the latest designs and technological
advances in interior cabins, as well as offering new structure
innovations that are sure to be used for years to come. The aviation
industry is one that has greatly benefited from the growth
in technology.
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Buildings old and new create the physical environment in which
we live, work and play. This episode looks at the cutting edge
techniques involved in restoration, ecofriendly housing and
more. Technology is helping to achieve some remarkable feats
in the industry, from aiding the completion of the Sagrada Familia
to building relocations, and providing tools toward creating a
sustainable industry. Rotating buildings are being designed and
subways constructed under heritage cities, all due to the innovations
of our time and its application to complex projects. This
is one industry that is embracing technology to the fullest and
giving workers across the industry the tools to achieve.
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Design plays an important role in our lives, with Designers using technology to assist in developing products that we use and wear. The fusion of technology and design is imperative if we are to create practical and sustainable clothing and products. Exploring the first powered looms to graphic design and fiber optics, this episode takes you on a journey through the innovations across the design and textile industry. With the industrial revolution being the catalyst for change, the industry has pushed its way into the 21st century by keeping up with trends and consumer demand across the board. Influencing change in fashion, interiors and textiles, technological developments within the realm of design, mean a more efficient industry that allows designers the tools to be innovative.
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Technology is allowing drivers of today a safer, more comfortable ride, providing tools to navigate, pre-empt and react. Development of Satellite navigation allows taxi drivers, couriers and other drivers a helping hand, meaning a more productive and efficient work day. Advancements in safety features over recent years provide consumers a world of alternatives and keeping up with the latest in-car gadgets has evoked a whole new consumer demand. With safety and comfort at the forefront of future deigns, research and development in the car industry is a promising force behind the innovations, offering those that drive for a living more and more options every day.
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The many facets of emergency services professionals have been
put to the test in recent years with an increase in natural and
man-made disasters.
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Back-breaking labor is a thing of the past. Aided by technological advancements, the Farming and Agricultural industries have progressed by leaps and bounds and use the latest ideas to ensure more yields and safer systems. From turning waste into biogas and tackling the diverse world of genetically modified crops, this episode of Tech Tools proves the worth of technology in this industry. Exploring the latest machinery from New Holland, turning waste into biofuel, and medicinal crops, the Agricultural industry has propelled itself into the 21st Century, paving the way for future generations of Farmers.
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Taking major leaps forward in diagnosis, surgeries and systems, the healthcare industry is one that mixes the old with the new, offering hope for the future. With new surgery techniques offering safer and quicker alternatives, and ancient diagnosis practices moving in to a new era, the possibilities for the future of medicine are endless. The ongoing technical advancements of fusing medicine and science have allowed the healthcare industry multiple platforms in which to grow. Robot doctors, MRI, and the original tool of the trade, the Stethoscope, are just some of the major stories covered while we explore the Tech Tools of Hospitals.
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Police officers, border control personnel and detectives are just
some of the groups of law enforcement that benefit from the
latest that technology has to offer. From heartbeat detection
techniques to shoeprint databases, officers are constantly being
given more tools to help them on the job. India is upgrading
their police uniforms to suit the climate, utilizing the latest materials
to help control temperature and moisture. Italian police
are tackling online crime with a virtual police station. New ideas
are being developed to tackle contemporary crime made possible
by the growth of technology.
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People who work on or around water, such as fishermen, marine
biologists and boat operators are reaping the rewards of an
ever-evolving industry, which provide the latest gadgets, luxuries
and environmentally friendly designs.
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Each year the equipment available to defense forces multiples, improves and provides soldiers with the technology to stay alive. This episode explores the latest in Army uniforms, artillery, machinery and systems that keep our armed forces at the forefront of defense. The smallest improvements available in equipment have a huge impact in the field, providing lifesaving innovations, comfort solutions and a safer working environment for those who take on some of the toughest jobs in the world. Submarines, tanks and airborne surveillance are featured in this episode, showcasing the latest innovations.
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Before man set foot on the moon, many of us have dreamt of
going into space. Now, with developments in space tourism
those dreams may become reality. With Virgin Galactic set to
offer suborbital flights in the not too distant future and other
companies experimenting with similar programs, space travel
for the public is an achievable development aided by continuous
research and advancements across the industry. Along with
technologies allowing mapping of the moon, the ATLAS experiment
on track to answer some of the most challenging questions
about our universe and the ESA working towards sending
man to Mars, the future of space exploration looks set to offer
some momentous discoveries.
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Technology in sport has come along a long way, from the simplest timing devices such as stopwatches, to advances in fabric and nutritional information, allowing athletes to compete and train in comfort, as well as to their optimum level of fitness.
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Teachers are an asset to our society, educating our children
ensures the success of our future. The age of the Internet and
other information technologies has assisted in the classroom by
providing access to a world of knowledge and the tools in which
to teach. Ensuring easy access to education is a key motivator
in the education sector, helping to improve the lives of those
who previously had little opportunity to learn. Today, laptops
are distributed to the impoverished, tutors are available online
and children in remote areas visit their classroom via webcam.
Technology is giving teachers, tutors and lecturers across all
levels of education a chance to reach a larger audience and the
tools in which to encourage, engage and fascinate students.
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Technology Starters is a 10 part series for young children which explores the applications of technology by utilizing graphics to illustrate the methods of both historical and current technological processes. The development of bridges, the expansion of roads, the exciting evolution of communication, the building of the Chunnel, alternative energy sources, and scientific technological phenomena of all kinds are described.
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A program to give teen first-time offenders, who make the wrong choices, a second chance. Meet the teens who volunteer as attorneys, judges and jury in this peer invention program. Does it really make a difference? They'll tell you why they think it is a good idea and how it works.
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Do teen curfews really solve some of society's problems? Should the government tell teens what time they should be home? This show asks these and more questions about this controversial issue. Our guests tell of their experiences of being followed by police on their way home from a friend's house and how they felt unjustly treated because of their ages. This program will give some answers to what teens really think about curfews.
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Teen Depression - This film takes viewers on a journey through the lives of four teens dealing with depresion.
This is intertwined with advice from two experienced mental health professionals:
Dr. Moira Rynn, an Associate Psychiatrist at Columbia University and Ernest P.S. Smith,
a Psychoanalyst based in New York City, who also counsels troubled youth.
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Even with all the medical technology and preventive education available, girls are still having babies out of wedlock. One girl talks about how she is dealing with the situation.
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Teen moms and das and being thrown into adulthood and missing out on their childhood.
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Teens face the same problem and are affected the same way s adults are. Teens who are so depressed they contemplate suicide.
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More often then youd think teens are opting for abstinence over condoms.
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Is 16 too young to drive? Some teens think it is and that laws and driver education classes need to be more stringent. A 16 year old choose to drive drunk and the result was the death of himself and two of his friends. A friend of one of the other victims describes a program she is developing for middle school students because of the impact his death had on her.
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Children are affected by death just as much as adults are, but is anyone noticing?
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This show centers on role models and whether or not teens would have them. Hear what some students have to say about looking up to people. One teen says it's all right to have a role model but you still have to be yourself and mold your own future.
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This show introduces two teens who agree their problems all stemmed frm trusting the wrong person. They tell how they were still able to realize their mistakes and turn their lives around.
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From planet earth to the dawn of time, a voyage through the eyes of the Hubble Space Telescope. It's a trip that spans more than space, crossing unimaginable time to the very start of the universe.
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Tell Someone was produced to help young people who live in homes where a parent has a drinking problem. Tell Someone is a fast paced portrayal of five different kids in situations that revolve around alcohol in the home. Families from different socio-economic backgrounds are featured in this vieo. Tell Someone powerfully portrays the effects of alcohol abuse on the entire family. It urges viewers to seek help. Tell Someone is appropriate for use in education programs as a prevention and early intervention tool that can be used effectively with children as young as eight.
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Produced to help young people who live in homes where a parent has a drinking problem. A fast paced portrayal of 5 different kids in situations that revolve around alcohol in the home. Families from different socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds are featured in this video. TELL SOMEONE powerfully portrays the effects of alcohol abuse on the entire family. It urges viewers to seek help.
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Terminal illness - to be told that you only have a short time to live may seem like the worst possible news but, strangely, people in this position have talked about a a gift of time.
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Thanksgiving is a time to dwell on helping others less fortunate. This program focuses on a boy who visited the Holocaust Memorial. He shares his thoughts on the terrible tragedy and how being there has affected his thinking.
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The yellow-striped natterjack is primarily nocturnal, and survive on air absorbed by its skin - it can also drink through its skin and its "warts" secret poisonous liquids. They can live up to 50 years in captivity.
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Studies the tree frog, with its amazing suction pads on each limb that enable it to perform the most incredible acrobatic feats in pursuit of its prey. Their eyes protrude so much they actually can watch themselves scratch their backs.
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Considers the nature of England's monastic orders, their power and corruption, and the aftermath of the edicts of 1536 and 1539.
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Reveals the life of the fire-bellied toads and the spade-footed toad (or garlic-so named from the odor they exude).
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Mark McEwan, one of Canada’s top celebrity Chef/Entrepreneurs, embarks on a whole new challenge – mcewan: his brave new foray into fine food retail. With his three landmark Toronto restaurants, a catering company and this all-new grocery adventure, we’ll see this rock-star chef and savvy businessman tested in every episode.
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The grocery store is coming together very fast and final decisions need to be made. What will the overall look for mcewan be?
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With three restaurants and a grocery store under his belt Mark’s once
small empire is now a fully-fledged brand that’s growing everyday.
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It’s six weeks after opening and Mark and his staff finally have the time
to take a breath and assess their circumstances. Mark decides it’s time to
make menu changes at both the store and his restaurants.
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On the day after opening, Mark’s staff is blindsided by the store’s popularity.
Mark is determined to have his first Saturday appear flawless.
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Mark needs to find the best talents in the city to pull this new venture
off. He can poach from within, but ultimately he’s going to have to hire
a whole new team he can trust.
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Mark needs to find the best talents in the city to pull this new venture
off. He can poach from within, but ultimately he’s going to have to hire
a whole new team he can trust.
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Mark has big plans for Ivana. He’d like for her to be the executive chef at the grocery store.
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The clock is ticking at mcewan and Mark's ambitious deadlines are passing
him by. He is being pulled in a million directions at once. Mark brings
in his butchers to talk about the meat counter at the grocery store.
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Mark is a successful chef and restaurateur, running three of Toronto’s top restaurants. But this driven businessman wants to open a high-end grocery store named mcewan that will give the city’s best a run for their money. Mark can pretty well cook anyone under the table, but he knows nothing about setting up a food store. Can this chef parlay his skills in the grocery world? It’s Film festival time and One is busier than ever. With Kate Hudson hosting a party, and the S.W.A.T. team threatening to shutdown One, has Mark perhaps bitten off more than he can chew?
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Ground has been broken; the base has been built and off mcewan goes! This is Mark’s first venture into the grocery world, and he wants to do it right. With Drew by his side, Mark sets off to NYC to see how high-end shops take grocery to a whole new level.
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Doors finally open at mcewan. There has been some serious hype about
the opening of the grocery store, so people are lined up to get in.
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Mark is beginning to wonder if his opening will ever happen. He is continually
disappointed in the performance of his retail staff and leans
more and more on his restaurant staff.
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Mark looks to expand his empire with a fourth restaurant located across
the street from his new grocery store. Mark and Drew have decided to
pluck Sous Chef Rob LeClair from ONE to be the Executive Chef at Mark’s
new restaurant. In the midst of all this new activity North 44?? catering is
asked to cater a huge charity event. Mark attends the event to help Sash
and to scout for new talent for his empire.
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Mark’s relentless drive to meet the opening deadline weighs heavily on
his staff.
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McEwan is hired to cater a small but complicated event from a makeshift kitchen in an art gallery. It's a challenge to cater in a room surrounded by priceless sculptures, and things get even more difficult when the guests are late.
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Celebrity chef Rob Feenie flies in from the west coast to join McEwan in catering a charity dinner.
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The Canadian Opera Company is unveiling their brand new, world-class facility, and McEwan's feeling the pressure as he the first caterer to break in the new venue.
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It's McEwan's first time doing Mexican food. Will Mark be able to pull it off while sticking to five-star standards?
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One of Mark's own is taking the plunge and Mark has been asked to cater the event.
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One of Mark's own is taking the plunge and Mark has been asked to cater the event.
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Mark travels to Whislter B.C. to battle Canada's top Chefs in the Gold Medal Plates Canadian Culinary Championships.
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Four of Mark's competitive and talented up and coming Chefs compete to create the perfect pork dish which will be added to the menu.
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Held on a hot summer day, can Mark and his team pull off the event without a refrigerator?
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McEwan invites his regular clientele to his restaurant to celebrate the opening of the patio. It's sure to be mayhem with the restaurant fully booked and a rapidly growing guest list.
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Mark and his team travel two hours north to cater an outdoor farm wedding. A kitchen under a tent proves to be a major challenge when the weather suddenly takes a turn for the worse.
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Toronto's hottest neighborhood is abuzz with anticipation surrounding the opening of Mark's new restaurant One.
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The success of this outdoor event is threatened when an unexpected storm passes through.
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Mark and his team cater a lavish Bar Mitzvah held in the shadow of crystal at the Royal Ontario museum using limited staff and having short set up time in an exciting new venue
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Mark has chosen this evening to debut his new street burger. How will this burger measure up against the famous Bymark Burger?
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Mark caters the launch of a prestigious new lakefront condo. With limited staff forced to navigate through a small space, the entire team feels the heat when the client proves to be extremely demanding.
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The last time he catered in wine country, it was a total disaster. The heat is on for McEwan, who will have to learn from past mistakes to redeem himself this time around.
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Mark competes against top chefs and food critics to see who can buy and prepare the best steak.
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Inniskillin: McEwan heads out to cottage country to cater a beach wedding. It's hours from the city, and things get hot real fast for the chef and his team.
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McEwan teams up with chef Jamie Kennedy to cater a massive charity event for the Canadian aOlympic Committee
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One of McEwan's most prized clients hire him to cater their 1200 person Christmas party.
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Both of McEwan's busy restaurants get slammed for two weeks when the city's promotional dining event draws thousands of extra customers through the doors.
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It's Russian intrigue as McEwan caters a fundraising dinner for the National Ballet in a condo kitchen.
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McEwan competes with go-go dancers & a champagne pouring angel at this one of a kind wedding for Indy race car driver, Marty Roth.
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Mark battles time, volume and an exhausting two-day schedule for this over-the-top event at the Fallsview Casino Resort. Watch Mark prepare an intimate dinner for 100 the first night (first episode) and a 1200 person dinner the next night (second episode) in only 90 minutes!
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Mark battles time, volume and an exhausting two-day schedule for this over-the-top event at the Fallsview Casino Resort. Watch Mark prepare an intimate dinner for 100 the first night (first episode) and a 1200 person dinner the next night (second episode) in only 90 minutes!
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Go behind the scenes as THE HEAT gives you an in-depth look into the catering kitchens of world renowned chef Mark McEwan. Watch and learn as he and his irreverent staff of talented proteges serve mouth-watering culinary perfection while catering myriad of events. THE HEAT uncovers like never-before exactly what it takes to plate perfect meals for the most demanding clients. From corporate dinners of 1200 to small posh private parties, enjoy a front-row seat as McEwan tackles the many challenges in the world of high-end catering, taking his kitchen to wherever the party is.
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Deals with the edible, moor, grass and agile frog as well as the marsh frog. Some of these mate very early in spring, earning the title of the heralds of spring-even though they come out so early from their hibernation that may still be in the 50s.
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This 3 part series attempts to explore what aging really is, if it can be defeated and what that may mean for the future. If we all live longer, can the economies of the world support ever-growing populations of the very old? Between the years 1900 and 2000, our life expectancy has almost doubled. Will it double again in the next century?
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Explores the place of sacred writings in three major religions. The primacy of the Torah within Judaism, the centrality of the Gospels for Christianity, and the immutability of the Koran for Islam, testify to the special place and reverence accorded to the revealed word of God.
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1901-1909 With the assassination of President McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt, 42, at the time became the youngest president in American history.
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The five senses are our contact with the world and can protect us from danger. But not everyone has five senses. How do blind and deaf children use their other senses to compensate? Our brain receives messages from our senses and computes them, and then tells our body what to do. Our brain also processes and stores the things we see, hear, touch, taste and smell. That is how we learn new things.
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What constitutes a family? How is the typical American family defined? How has the notion of gay families evolved over the past decades? Is there such a thing as a typical gay family? This fascinating and sometimes shocking documentary profiles the diversity of gay and transgender households in America today. With the aspirations and diverse ways of life for gay and alternative households changing so quickly, is society adapting fast enough to keep up with them?
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Pieces that were known to be Hardy's favorite folk tunes embellish this program which faithfully documents his life and his literature.
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Every year in June approximately 1500 new players out of high school and college are chosen from the amateur baseball draft and sent to play in the minor leagues. Trying to make it in the fiercely competitive world of professional baseball can make or break you. TIME IN THE MINORS documents the lives and passionate dreams of two minor league players on their arduous journey to becoming Major League Baseball players.
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After school Timmy and his brother Ryan bike to the beach to surf for an hour before doing their homework. Timmy likes school and would like to become an oceanographer.
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A journey through time to the future and the farthest reaches of space. How many galaxies are there and what will be their fate? Graphics reveal the destiny of the universe could be a "Big Crunch."
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Mawlana-Jalal-al-din-Rumi emerged in the 13th century as an apostle of tolerance long before the development of Renaissance humanism and many centuries prior to the European Enlightenment. His was a light of spirituality thrusting from the darkness of the Medieval Age towards a new type of humanism.
His teachings encompassed the ideas of tolerance, urging human beings to respect each other's faiths, ideals, orientations, cultural values, and developing the ability to get along despite divisions of nationality and religion.
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The first tantalizing taste of summer. The Spanish explorers spread its succulent charm from New World to Old. It has climbed to numero uno in the home garden patch, and its chief ingredient in our king of condiments, ketchup. Now could the ubiquitous tomato harness secrets to health?
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"Expect the Unexpected" - The author of this slogan was young French artist Tomi Ungerer. He not only designed this Village Voice campaign and many others, he also published a dozen children's books, created political posters and wrote social satire. It was during a time of Cultural Revolution: the anti-segregation movement, political riots and anti-Vietnam war protests, but also Peace and Love, the Rock revolution and the miniskirt. At the Center of it all, New York, where you could expect the unexpected.
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Glenn Murcutt is a major figure in world architecture. In 1992 he received Finland's Alvar Aalto Medal-architecture's highest honor. Murcutt has won a remarkable reputation for an architecture of high craft and originality.
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At the crossroads where architecture, urbanism, economics and sociology meet, this film profiles some of the most well known skyscrapers in the world, and provides commentaries and analysis from their engineers and some of the world's greatest contemporary architects such as Norman Fisher, Jean Nouvel, Christina de Partzamparc and Paul Andreu.
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1998 video re-release: Since 600AD Islam has been a widespread and powerful civilization forming a bridge from classical antiquity to modern Times. THE TRADITIONAL WORLD OF ISLAM brings to life many aspects of the Islamic world.
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This three part series explores the science and technology behind transport. Information is delivered through a lively, friendly rapport between the narrator and an inquisitive animated character. Each program features animations and simple experiments to help explain how a wide range of transport works. Children will see both familiar and unfamiliar vehicles and be encouraged to think about the choices they can make in the transport they use in their day to day lives.
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Travel Thru History is an in-depth look at the attractions and the history behind famous cities and towns around the United States. Presented in the style of other popular, educational programming like Modern Marvels - Travel Thru History is designed for a teenage audience, and focuses on learning.
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Travel Thru History Season 2 is an in-depth look at the attractions and the history behind famous cities and towns around the world.
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We take a
tour of Belize’s largest city and main tourist destination, Belize City. Then
we're off on a Central American Mayan excursion.
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We dig
for bones at the George C. Page museum, home of the world famous La Brea. We'll
learn about the Holocaust at the LA Museum of the Holocaust and study Japanese
Internment during WWII at the Japanese American National Museum.
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We learn
the history of the world famous Kentucky Derby. Then, call your shot as we
learn about one of America's most famous brands, the Louisville Slugger.
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We take a
look at the history behind Florida's modern metropolis. Even though Miami is a
fairly new city, the Cuban Missile Crisis is a key event in the city's
history.
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The
Saints come marching in as we tour the iconic St. Louis Cathedral and the mysterious
Ursuline Convent in the Crescent City. We delve into Mardi Gras history at
Mardi Gras World.
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We’ll
swim with real mermaids at Weeki Wachee Springs in Central Florida. Then we play at the Pinball Hall of
Fame in Las Vegas.
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Utah’s
State Capitol has a little bit of everything from its history to fantastic
works of art. We dig in the dirt
to find hundreds of perfectly preserved dinosaurs at the Natural History Museum
of Utah.
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We
discover St. Petersburg Florida's aviation roots at the Museum of History. Then,
we pay a visit to Fort De Soto, an important protector from the pirates of
Caribbean.
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We visit
the world-class city of Toronto. We see how the British defended the city of
York against the newly formed United States at Fort York.
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The live music capital of the US has an interesting past. Take an in depth look at one of Austin's oldest hotels, The Driskill. Then we'll learn about Texan independence in the Bob Bullock History museum. Finally, we'll end up at one of Austin's most historic buildings, the Texas state capitol.
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We head underground and visit the Hidee Gold Mine to see how this most precious material is obtained. Then we get a tour of the brand new History Colorado Center where we'll explore Colorado's past through first hand stories and interactive attractions.
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Marvel at the site of America's most famous water dam. We'll learn about how the Hoover Dam was built, why it's necessary, and take a behind the scenes look at its inner workings.
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Learn about the islands' treasure hunting history at the Mel Fisher Museum. Then we'll explore Fort Jefferson, an isolated fort in the Gulf of Mexico that defended the islands. American literature enthusiasts will enjoy a look at Ernest Hemingway's Key West home, where some of his most famous works were penned.
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We travel to the Neon Museum and Boneyard in Las Vegas, Nevada to catch a glimpse of the history of Las Vegas through its art and architecture. We explore the history of atomic testing that had caused the town to grow before it became the entertainment destination it is now.
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We'll find out why they called Minneapolis the "Mill City" when we visit the Mill City Museum. Then we march over to the Union's Fort Snelling, the first permanent structure in Minnesota, and then head underground and learn about St. Paul's organized crime hide outs.
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This country music Mecca has a plethora of American history to explore. We'll stand on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry, visit the Hermitage, home of the 7th US President Andrew Jackson, and visit the largest recreation of the Parthenon outside of Greece.
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The city of brotherly love does not disappoint history lovers. We visit Independence hall, the liberty bell, Elfreth's alley, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and get creeped out at America's first prison, Eastern State Penitentiary.
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It's one of the oldest cities in the US, and our first stop here has to be the Alamo. Next we discover what is left of four beautiful Spanish missions at the San Antonio Missions National Historic Park. Then we head deep underground to the magnificent Natural Bridge Caverns.
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We visit the old south and enjoy some sweet tea in Savannah. On this episode, we'll stroll the city's beautiful squares, as well as visit it's civil war past at Old Fort Jackson. Then, we head up the stairs of the famous Tybee Island lighthouse and visit the Savannah Railroad museum.
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In this episode we visit the Kennedy Space Center located on Florida's famous "Space Coast." We'll speak to NASA engineers about the past, present and future of American space travel, as well as take a look at the attractions Kennedy Space Center has to offer.
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There's a lot to cover in the oldest city in America. Take a sip from the distinctively tasting Fountain of Youth. Then we'll cross the draw bridge of the undefeated Spanish Fort, the Castillo San Marcos. Then we'll learn the true history of pirates at the Pirate Museum.
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America's military history is on display on the decks of the USS North Carolina. Then we visit the historic Confederate Fort Fisher civil war museum and learn about the Carolina's role in the civil war.
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From gluttony on the seas, crystal and champagne on rails, to a frozen dinner at 30,000 feet. From sumptuous to sickening, nothing pacifies or distracts like food on the move. Take a behind the scenes peek at the table d'hotel of travel food.
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Set in Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo, Trendmakers offers a behind-the-scenes look at the work of fashion designers, makeup artists, celebrity hair stylists and photographers who are leading Asia’s fashion revolution.
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Set in Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo, Trendmakers offers a behind-the-scenes look at the work of fashion designers, makeup artists, celebrity hair stylists and photographers who are leading Asia’s fashion revolution.
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Set in Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo, Trendmakers offers a behind-the-scenes look at the work of fashion designers, makeup artists, celebrity hair stylists and photographers who are leading Asia’s fashion revolution.
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Set in Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo, Trendmakers offers a behind-the-scenes look at the work of fashion designers, makeup artists, celebrity hair stylists and photographers who are leading Asia’s fashion revolution.
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Set in Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo, Trendmakers offers a behind-the-scenes look at the work of fashion designers, makeup artists, celebrity hair stylists and photographers who are leading Asia’s fashion revolution.
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It is very difficult to ride on an ostrich- one has to hold onto the feathers, and ostriches can run up to 50 miles an hour. This race should be very interesting.
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Experience the glory days of America's marvelous Trolley Era as recounted by a young boy who rode them.
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Truth, Lies, and Intelligence is a powerful, hard-hitting documentary which outlines the intelligence fraud and the devastating chain of events culminating in the invasion of Iraq led by America, Australia and Britain, chronicling the inside journey from 9/11 to the bombing of Baghdad. After scores of interviews with senior intelligence analysts, Iraqi refugees, Arab leaders, insurgent bombers and ordinary citizens - can there only be one conclusion? That the devastating chain of events culminating in the invasion, conquest and occupation of Iraq was a war based on a litany of lies and intelligence fraud.
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Charts the work of early tunnel construction and then focuses on the building of a tunnel under the English Channel. The explanation of how the tunnel was built covers the machines that bored the tunnel, and how the geology influenced the route. The use, benefits and drawbacks of tunnels are explained.
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Cairo displays the glories of two of the great Islamic regimes - the Shi'ite Fatimids who swept in from the North African desert, and the Mamluks, slave soldiers who overthrew their masters to set up their own Sunni dynasty. Both have left behind impressive evidence of their strength. The program introduces a colorful cast of characters. The rebel governor Ibn Tulun spent all his tax takings on building one of the earliest and finest mosques, named after him, instead of passing the money on to his masters in Baghdad; the caliph Hakim won widespread Shi'ite admiration despite his cruel and despotic rule.
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Their names evoke power, fortune, and success. These millionaires have achieved the extraordinary using talent and hard work. None have been driven solely by the desire to accumulate money. Some have simply been in the right place at the right time; others have relied on their shrewd business sense. TYCOONS shows them at work (making decisions), at play, and with family and friends.
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The Body Shop, London, England. The daughter of Italian immigrants, Anita Roddick travelled the world and worked as a teacher before opening the first Body Shop in 1976. She now has Bodyshops all over the world. She asserts that business should not only operate humanely, but deal only in products that are environmentally friendly.
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Brazil. His immense admiration for his doctor father led Ivo to become a plastic surgeon . Ivo has the worldwide reputation of being the surgeon of the rich and famous, but at the local hospital he receives all who come to him with the same concern and attention that he gives to the patients at his private clinic. He has an extraordinary collection of paintings by famous artists.
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Hong Kong. Dr. Stanley Ho was born in 1921 in Hong Kong. His father lost his fortune in the stock market crash and abandoned his family. Stanley and his mother were left penniless. In Macau he made his first million in kerosene and the import business. He later became notable for his gambling empire. He has succeeded beyond his wildest dreams
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Hopewell Holdings, Hong Kong. Gordon Wu is fast becoming known as Asia's "Mr. Fix it". The flamboyant former civil engineer-turned entrepreneur is the largest single foreign investor in China today. Born in 1936 Wu grew up in Hong Kong, and studied engineering at Princeton. He went on to transform a simple property concern into the most ambitious, imaginative and hard driving provider of infrastructure in East Asia.
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Fashion Designer, Paris, France. Karl Lagerfeld showed an early gift for design; at the age of 14 he entered the world of fashion. He had a spectacular career at Balmain, went on to other fashion houses and finally created his own label. Lagerfeld is internationally well known. He remains an independent artist who lives the life he has always dreamed of living.
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Larmag Investment Group, Amsterdam, Holland. While herding cattle Lars-Erik Magnusson decided that he would not wait to inherit his father's firm in Sweden, but instead go out and become rich. His company, Larmag Investments, has turned over more than $6 billion in real-estate. He went on to trade oil with the C.I.S., process salmon in Denmark, lease tankers from Cyprus, and rebuild the historic Amsterdam Post Office as a magnificent shopping mall. His greatest satisfaction in life is The Deal
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Forbes Magazine, USA. Malcolm Forbes was one of the most striking and eccentric millionaires. Forbes gained his capital as publisher and sole owner of Forbes Magazine. <br><br> Forbes enjoyed earning and spending money. His biggest passions were motor cycling and ballooning. He surrounded himself with a private collection of paintings by renowned masters, Faberge eggs, and famous celebrities. Forbes died at the age of 70 in 1990.
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Lauda Air, Vienna, Austria. As a young boy Niki Lauda set his mind on car racing. In 1971 he began his career in Formula 1 racing. It was a time of glory and nightmares. Using the same drive and determination he once applied to his racing career, he has established Lauda Air as one of the most efficient airlines in the industry
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Nike, Portland, Oregon. Philip Knight revolutionized the sport clothing industry beginning in 1964 when his company, Blue Ribbon Sports, imported Tiger shoes from Japan and sold them to local track athletes. His company was then turning over $8,000. a year. Now Nike spends more than $20 million annually on advertising alone.
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Virgin Group, London, England Chairman and founder of Virgin Atlantic Airways and the Virgin Group, one of the world's leading entertainment conglomerates. With more than 100 different companies in more than 30 countries Branson is also known for his attempts to surpass records.
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USA. Son of a wealthy eastern establishment family, Robert struck out on his own and made a fortune in the oil business. He raised most of the presidential campaign money for his long time friend George Bush and served as Secretary of Commerce during George Bush's presidency. The daughter of a modest mid-western family, Georgette is a self-made woman who leads a public and professional life completely independent of her husband. Georgette is the owner and director of a high quality skin care and beauty products corporation.
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Robert Mondavi is without question America's ambassador of wine. He is admired for his vision, drive and commitment to excellence. In 1966 he built the first new winery in California since Prohibition, with the goal of creating world class wines. An acknowledged master of marketing and promotion, Mondavi began his company with a $200,000 investment and turned it into a $150 million a year business.
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Joop!, Hamburg, Germany. Born in Potsdam in former East Germany, Wolfgang Joop played as a child in the famous San-Souci palace, tracing around the baroque figures with his fingers. Today his company is booming and he is close to achieving his long-held ambition: to have Joop! designs and perfumes established in all the major markets of the world.
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