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	The Arc of Crisis After Iraq: Confusion and Turmoil from the Mediterranean to the Subcontinent Prince Moulay Hicham, a member of the Royal Family of Moracco, discusses the current situation in Iraq and the potential chaos that may ensue along with potential solutions.
	Into the Light of Day: Torture, Human Rights, and the War on Terror Mark Danner of UC Berkeley discusses the character and the effectiveness of the United States' undeclared State of Emergency and asks when should it come to an end?
	Osher UCSD: Becoming A Female Roman Catholic Priest with Jane Via Jane Via, a deputy district attorney and former university professor, tells her remarkable story of how she became ordained as a Roman Catholic woman priest and her efforts to build a growing congregation in San Diego. Via was presented by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UC San Diego.
	Paul Jacobs: The Impact of Engineering and the Future of Education QUALCOMM CEO Paul Jacobs presents the company's latest scholarship program for San Diego high school students who plan to study engineering or computer science at UC San Diego, San Diego State or Cal State San Marcos. Key leaders follow with a discussion on making math, science and engineering education a national priority through local initiatives, such as the newly announced QUALCOMM scholarship.
	Osher UCSD: "Global Warming: Climate Change Science and Public Policy" with Richard Somerville Richard Somerville, the renowned climatologist emeritus from Scripps Institution of Oceanography, affirms and amplifies the global warming concerns raised by former Vice President Al Gore in his documentary "An Inconvenient Truth." This talk is sponsored by the Osher Institute for Lifelong Learning at UC San Diego.
	Power and Performance: The War on Terror between Sacred and Profane Yale sociology Professor Jeffrey Alexander works in the area of theory, culture and politics. In this Ninian Smart Memorial Lecture at the University of California, Santa Barbara he takes a "cultural pragmatic" approach to the war on terror.
	A Short History of Psychological Terror Alfred McCoy, Professor of History at the University of Wisconsin, explores the history and use by the CIA of psychological torture in terms of how this particular form of torture was discovered, perfected and made legal.
	Confessions of a PLO Terrorist: The Incredible Journey of Walid Shoebat In 1978 Walid Shoebat was sent with a bomb on a mission to kill. Hear the truth behind the propaganda from a man who has lived it. Walid speaks on his experiences in terrorist training, how terrorism spreads, and how the West should deal with it.
	Osher UCSD: The San Diego Union-Tribune's Views with Bob Kittle Bob Kittle, the Editorial Page Editor of the San Diego Union-Tribune, outlines the political arguments on immigration and responds to critiques launched by San Diego City Attorney Michael Aguirre in this address to the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UC San Diego.
	Is Christianity a Western Religion? A View from Asian Catholicism How did Christianity come to be popularly viewed as a "Western religion" as opposed to "Asian religions" such as Hinduism and Buddhism? Peter Phan of Georgetown University presents an alternative vision of Christianity as a global "catholic" religion and examines several historical movements in support of "World Christianity."
	Growing Activism: Undocumented Students/DREAM Act Undocumented immigrants who are students at UC San Diego reveal the obstacles to higher education that many in their community face as they call on Congress to pass the DREAM Act, which if enacted, would give the eligible students temporary legal residency, access to financial aid and potential for employment during school and after graduation.
	Conversations with History: The Last Days of the American Republic with Chalmers Johnson Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Chalmers Johnson for a discussion of his new book, Nemesis. In the interview, Johnson, an Emeritus Professor of the University of California, analyzes the impact of the American empire on democracy at home. Comparing the United States to Rome and Great Britain, he argues that a combination of military Keynesianism, the Bush administration's attempt to implement a unitary presidency, and the failed checks on executive ambition point to political and economic bankruptcy.
	Tariq Ali: Rights & Needs: Neo-Liberalism, Democracy, and Military Humanism A writer, journalist, filmmaker and leading figure among cultural-political analysts, Tariq Ali is the author of several important historical novels that examine the relationship between Islam and the Western World. This Oxford educated activist has been at the forefront of anti-war movements from Vietnam to Iraq.
	Preventing Mass Atrocities: Making - Never Again - A Reality with Gareth Evans International Crisis Group president Gareth Evans calls on the world community to prevent genocide and other crimes through realistic and sustainable policies in this latest installment of the 2007 Distinguished Lecture Series sponsored by the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice at the University of San Diego.
	Frontiers: West Nile, Animal Hoarding A look at West Nile virus in California; the often undiagnosed problem of animal hoarding. Learn more at UC Davis Frontiers.
	Frontiers: Doping, e Coli A look at doping in professional athletics and it's impact on college athletes; Recent e coli outbreaks in California grown spinach. Learn more at UC Davis Frontiers.
	Peak Oil: What are some of the Implications and Energy Options for California to Consider? Peak oil theory states that oil will have a beginning, middle, and an end of production, and at some point it will reach a level of maximum output. It is estimated that approximately half of all oil that will be recovered, has been recovered, and oil production may reach a peak in the near future, or perhaps already has. Then what?
	Growing Activism: License to Freedom Two "License to Freedom" leaders share their tales of helping non-Latina immigrant women who are victims of domestic violence. Their unique approach? Teaching these women to drive so that they can have access to jobs, classes, and support groups that alleviate their sense of helpless isolation. This is the first in a series on UC San Diego students learning about effective social activism.
	Conversations with History: Occupation and Terrorism, with Amira Hass Host Harry Kreisler welcomes Israeli journalist Amira Hass for a discussion of the Israel occupation, Palestinian terrorism, and the consequences of the conflict for the daily lives of both Israelis and Palestinians.
	Fast Food World: Perils and Promises of the Global Food Chain Journalists Michael Pollan, Eric Schlosser and Vandava Shiva join Slow Food International's founder Carlo Petrini for an assessment of the impact of globalization on food production and consumption in this special event sponsored by the Graduate School of Journalism at UC Berkeley.
	Technology Management Program: Entrepreneurship and Society Tom Kemp, President and CEO of Centrify Corporation gives a fascinating lecture on the key factors that will facilitate success in starting a company and selling a product. His talk is entitled: Innovation, Opportunity, Value Creation.
	Economics Roundtable: Lawrence Summers Lawrence Summers, the outspoken former president of Harvard who also served as Treasury Secretary in the Clinton Administration, presents his views on The United States and the Global Economy.
	The Body Politic: The Middle East Vali Nasr, author of "The Shia Revival," and UC San Diego sociologist Gershon Shafir explore the tensions between the Shiites and Sunnis and how the longstanding rivalries have affected the Middle East in this discussion led by historian Michael Bernstein, the dean of UCSD's Division of Arts and Humanities.
	Forum Fronterizo: The Life Sciences/New Path to Prosperity for California and Mexico Experts on binational economic development convene to share plans for enhanced cross-border infrastructure, cooperative marketing and expanded business opportunities in the life sciences.
	Closing the GAPs American farmers produce some of the freshest and safest produce in the world. Closing the GAP’S follows Jim and Luisa, partners in a small farming operation in the Hawaiian Islands. The video looks at some of the benefits of using Good Agricultural Practices, and looks at a number of techniques needed to implement a GAP’S program for your farm. Some of the important GAP’S procedures examined include worker hygiene in the field, proper maintenance of storage and work areas, safe use of crop protection agents, land history, transportation methods, and many more. Following the suggestions in this video can help expand your business to help increase your profits.
	College of Education For high school students, choosing the right university can be a difficult decision. In this video, see how students benefit by going to NMSU as we get a glimpse of academics, campus activities, and life off campus.
	College of Engineering 2006 College of Engineering 2006
	"A" Mountain These “Centennial Minutes” were created as part of the 1988 NMSU 100th birthday celebration. The NMSU Centennial Committee funded the Agricultural Communications, as it was then known, to create these historical spots which were used on TV, in-touch screen kiosks at fairs and malls, and in public appearances by the NMSU officials. The video production team was lead by Dr. Jeanne Gleason and Patrick Holian, with graphics by Larry Emerson. Carla Aragon was the hostess.
	4-H These “Centennial Minutes” were created as part of the 1988 NMSU 100th birthday celebration. The NMSU Centennial Committee funded the Agricultural Communications, as it was then known, to create these historical spots which were used on TV, in-touch screen kiosks at fairs and malls, and in public appearances by the NMSU officials. The video production team was lead by Dr. Jeanne Gleason and Patrick Holian, with graphics by Larry Emerson. Carla Aragon was the hostess.
	Ag Classes These “Centennial Minutes” were created as part of the 1988 NMSU 100th birthday celebration. The NMSU Centennial Committee funded the Agricultural Communications, as it was then known, to create these historical spots which were used on TV, in-touch screen kiosks at fairs and malls, and in public appearances by the NMSU officials. The video production team was lead by Dr. Jeanne Gleason and Patrick Holian, with graphics by Larry Emerson. Carla Aragon was the hostess.
	Ag Research These “Centennial Minutes” were created as part of the 1988 NMSU 100th birthday celebration. The NMSU Centennial Committee funded the Agricultural Communications, as it was then known, to create these historical spots which were used on TV, in-touch screen kiosks at fairs and malls, and in public appearances by the NMSU officials. The video production team was lead by Dr. Jeanne Gleason and Patrick Holian, with graphics by Larry Emerson. Carla Aragon was the hostess.
	Agar Song These animated songs from the adventure learning game, 'Science Pirates: The Curse of Brownbeard', guide middle school students through concepts in both science and food safety. Go to the Science Pirates web site to download and play the games.
	Amarillo, TX Each episode features a travel destination with two gardens and a public garden from elsewhere in the Southwest. Innovative gardeners and basic how-to information will be part of each show, which will have segments from several states.
	Arizona - Tour a Whimsical and Mexican Village garden in Sedona Southwest Yard & Garden proudly presents Xeriscapes of the Southwest, showcasing appropriate gardening techniques in the challenging environment of the American Southwest. Join host Curtis Smith as he discusses the Seven Principles of Xeriscape while he tours exemplary gardens of the region. This material is based upon work supported by the Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, ‘Efficient Irrigation for Water Conservation in the Rio Grande Basin’ agreement No. 2001-45049-01149
	Arizona - Tour a garden made up of salvaged plants in downtown Phoenix Southwest Yard & Garden proudly presents Xeriscapes of the Southwest, showcasing appropriate gardening techniques in the challenging environment of the American Southwest. Join host Curtis Smith as he discusses the Seven Principles of Xeriscape while he tours exemplary gardens of the region. This material is based upon work supported by the Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, ‘Efficient Irrigation for Water Conservation in the Rio Grande Basin’ agreement No. 2001-45049-01149
	Arizona - Tour Mediterranean style gardens in the hills overlooking Sedona Southwest Yard & Garden proudly presents Xeriscapes of the Southwest, showcasing appropriate gardening techniques in the challenging environment of the American Southwest. Join host Curtis Smith as he discusses the Seven Principles of Xeriscape while he tours exemplary gardens of the region. This material is based upon work supported by the Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, ‘Efficient Irrigation for Water Conservation in the Rio Grande Basin’ agreement No. 2001-45049-01149
	Arizona - Tour the unique Little Bit Of England gardens in Scottsdale Southwest Yard & Garden proudly presents Xeriscapes of the Southwest, showcasing appropriate gardening techniques in the challenging environment of the American Southwest. Join host Curtis Smith as he discusses the Seven Principles of Xeriscape while he tours exemplary gardens of the region. This material is based upon work supported by the Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, ‘Efficient Irrigation for Water Conservation in the Rio Grande Basin’ agreement No. 2001-45049-01149
	Arizona - Tour xeriscape gardens in various phases of development Southwest Yard & Garden proudly presents Xeriscapes of the Southwest, showcasing appropriate gardening techniques in the challenging environment of the American Southwest. Join host Curtis Smith as he discusses the Seven Principles of Xeriscape while he tours exemplary gardens of the region. This material is based upon work supported by the Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, ‘Efficient Irrigation for Water Conservation in the Rio Grande Basin’ agreement No. 2001-45049-01149
	Atlantian DodgeBall Math Snacks are short animations designed to help learners "get it". Each snack presents a mathematical concept, particularly those addressed in grades 6, 7 and 8. Ideal for use in a classroom or on your own, they can even be placed on mobile devices for "homework". The accompanying print materials can assist learners in applying their conceptual understanding to math problems. To play the mini-games, please visit the Math Snacks web site at www.mathsnacks.com
	Austin, TX Each episode features a travel destination with two gardens and a public garden from elsewhere in the Southwest. Innovative gardeners and basic how-to information will be part of each show, which will have segments from several states.
	Baby Talk (English) Even before babies can say words clearly, they can communicate with their parents through "baby talk." They let their parents know they are hungry by crying, making sucking motions, or putting their fingers in their mouths. At mealtimes parents need to "listen" to their babies to find out when mealtime is over, when a second helping is in order, or when it's time to try new foods. Learn to read these signs and take the anxiety out of feeding time.
	Baby Talk (Spanish) Even before babies can say words clearly, they can communicate with their parents through "baby talk." They let their parents know they are hungry by crying, making sucking motions, or putting their fingers in their mouths. At mealtimes parents need to "listen" to their babies to find out when mealtime is over, when a second helping is in order, or when it's time to try new foods. Learn to read these signs and take the anxiety out of feeding time.
	Back to the Bosque Experience a day in the life of a migrating bird with Sandy, the sandhill crane, one of the many birds who flock to the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge when the weather turns cold. Sandy, your tour guide, explains how and why the Bosque became a National Refuge and how the bird and animal populations are managed there. Breathtaking scenery and lively, colorful graphics highlight this fun and educational video.
	Bacteria Song These animated songs from the adventure learning game, 'Science Pirates: The Curse of Brownbeard', guide middle school students through concepts in both science and food safety.
	Bad Date Math Snacks are short animations designed to help learners "get it". Each snack presents a mathematical concept, particularly those addressed in grades 6, 7 and 8. Ideal for use in a classroom or on your own, they can even be placed on mobile devices for "homework". The accompanying print materials can assist learners in applying their conceptual understanding to math problems. To play the mini-games, please visit the Math Snacks web site at www.mathsnacks.com
	Barbara Hubbard Barbara Johnston Hubbard grew up in Arkansas but adopted New Mexico as her home state in 1955 when she took a job teaching biology at Las Cruces High School. She married Peirce Hubbard in 1959. In 1968, when Peirce was president of the Aggie Booster Club, Athletic Director Lou Henson asked Barbara to be business manager of the new Pan American Center. With men’s basketball the only event in the new facility, Barbara suggested renting it out to raise money. Barbara and her team of student workers were soon bringing in major groups to perform. Inspired by her dedication to her students, Bob Hope nicknamed her Mother Hubbard in the early 1970s. Retired in name only, Mother Hubbard continues to work as executive director of the American Collegiate Talent Showcase to help young people gain a foot in the door of the entertainment industry.
	Basketball These “Centennial Minutes” were created as part of the 1988 NMSU 100th birthday celebration. The NMSU Centennial Committee funded the Agricultural Communications, as it was then known, to create these historical spots which were used on TV, in-touch screen kiosks at fairs and malls, and in public appearances by the NMSU officials. The video production team was lead by Dr. Jeanne Gleason and Patrick Holian, with graphics by Larry Emerson. Carla Aragon was the hostess.
	Birds of the Bosque This video showcases the beautiful birds, mammals and scenery of New Mexico's Bosque del Apache refuge. Tens of thousands of birds migrate here every year. This video focuses on the beauty of the Bosque and slow motion flight.
	Building a Cold Frame Greenhouse (English) Farming is an integral part of New Mexico’s Culture. But the State’s moderate climate can limit the growing season in many areas of the “Chile Capitol of the World.” Here come cold-frame greenhouses to the rescue! Sometimes called hoop houses, cold-frames are in inexpensive alternative to large-scale greenhouses and allow growers to produce various crops year-round. Extension Specialist Del Jimenez shows us how to construct a cold-frame in this easy to understand, step-by-step video.
	Building a Cold Frame Greenhouse (Navajo) Farming is an integral part of New Mexico’s Culture. But the State’s moderate climate can limit the growing season in many areas of the “Chile Capitol of the World.” Here come cold-frame greenhouses to the rescue! Sometimes called hoop houses, cold-frames are in inexpensive alternative to large-scale greenhouses and allow growers to produce various crops year-round. Extension Specialist Del Jimenez shows us how to construct a cold-frame in this easy to understand, step-by-step video.

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