From: LARRY KLAES (ljk4_at_msn.com)
Date: Sat Apr 05 2003 - 15:26:23 PST
JOURNEY TO PLANET EARTH
"Hot Zones" (part three of three)
Wednesday, April 9, 2003 (8-9:00 pm)
This series explores the fragile relationship between people and the natural
world they inhabit. This episode examines how recent trends in globalization
and the altering of ecosystems have led to dramatic increases in the spread
of infectious diseases. (CC, Stereo)
http://pbs.org/journeytoplanetearth/
ALAN ALDA IN SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN FRONTIERS
"You Can Make It on Your Own"
Tuesday, April 8, 2003 (9-10:00 pm)
This program explores the unprecedented ways that digital technology is
empowering people, from villagers in rural India who use computers to
monitor the quality of their food and water to children who use PCs to write
and play music. (CC, Stereo, DVI)
At the companion site, join host Alan Alda for an exploration of how
technology can improve life in unexpected ways. Meet the scientists who are
working to develop surprising new tools, watch the entire program online,
enter a technology design contest for kids, try your hand at Tod Machover's
musical software and more.
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