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PBS Previews: June 22-28, 1998
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Welcome to PBS Previews, the weekly newsletter of PBS
Online <http://www.pbs.org>, the Web site of the
Public Broadcasting Service.
In This Edition:
PBS ONLINE FEATURES
Living With Suicide
NOVA/PBS Online Adventure "Into the Abyss"
I, Cringely "PowerPC to the People: Why IBM and
Motorola Decided to End Their PowerPC Partnership and
Why It's Really Okay"
Going Places "Las Vegas"
Nature "Bower Bird Blues"
Overboard "Without You"
A Capitol Fourth Essay Contest
FROM THE ARCHIVES
Frontline Online "Waco - The Inside Story"
PBS STATION LINK
The Modoc War -- OPB, Portland, Oregon
shopPBS
Great Father's Day Gift Ideas From shopPBS
PBS PRIMETIME TELEVISION HIGHLIGHTS
People's Century "Total War"
P.O.V. "Licensed to Kill"
Anyplace Wild "Sons of the Mountaineers: Trekking and
Climbing in New Zealand"
Michelangelo, Restored
The Face of Russia "The Facade of Power"
PBS NEWS
PBS Digital Week to Launch in November With Monthly
HDTV Specials and Enhanced Digital Programs
PBS Announces Six New Programs and Series
SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION
How to Subscribe/Unsubscribe From PBS PREVIEWS
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LIVING WITH SUICIDE
Listen to the seldom heard voices of individuals whose
lives have been affected by suicide with this eye-
opening site from PBS Online and WebLab. Read personal
stories of people living with suicide, share your own
stories, and participate in an open dialogue about
this rarely discussed subject.
http://www.pbs.org/weblab/living/
NOVA/PBS ONLINE ADVENTURE
"Into the Abyss"
Chimney sweeping takes on an entirely different
meaning with this site. Join a team attempting to
locate and retrieve three massive black smoker
"chimneys" -- towers of rock that have formed
underwater over volcanic ridges. Follow the expedition
through real-time text and images interviews, and much
more.
http://www.pbs.org/nova/abyss/ (Available
Tuesday, June 23rd)
I, CRINGELY
"PowerPC to the People: Why IBM and Motorola Decided
to End Their PowerPC Partnership and Why It's Really
Okay"
Computer industry provocateur Bob Cringely looks at
the future of the PowerPC chip.
GOING PLACES
"Las Vegas"
Finding great content is no gamble with this site.
PBS's popular travel program stops off in Las Vegas,
offering an interactive map and a slideshow, an
insider's guide to touring the city, online postcards
and much more.
http://www.pbs.org/goingplaces2/
NATURE
"Bower Bird Blues"
Learn about the curious male bower bird of Australia,
whose attempts to attract a mate often have him
singing the blues. Discover how he tries to entice
females, and get the scoop on what researchers are
doing to figure out reasons for the bird's behavior.
OVERBOARD
"Without You"
In the final issue of this interactive Web comic, the
gang tries to cope in the wake of Marla's death. Also,
check out Back Page Comix, featuring the illustrations
of Jen Lui.
http://www.pbs.org/closetohome/overboard/
A CAPITOL FOURTH ESSAY CONTEST
Do you have a particularly memorable Fourth of July
story you'd like to share? Submit your 300 to 500 word
essay about the event by Wednesday, July 1st, and you
could be one of five winners of a commemorative
"Capitol Fourth" poster.
http://www.pbs.org/capitolfourth/essay.html
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FROM THE ARCHIVES
FRONTLINE ONLINE
"Waco - The Inside Story"
Probe the untold story of the 1993 FBI siege of the
Branch Davidian compound. Listen to conversations
between David Koresh and FBI negotiators, follow a
chronology of the siege, and more.
http://www.pbs.org/frontline/waco/
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PBS STATION LINK
THE MODOC WAR
OPB -- Portland, Oregon
Learn the story of the Captain Jack, General Camby and
the Modoc War with this informative site. Participate
in an online forum, access teachers' materials, and
click through related links.
http://education.opb.org/learning/ofg/modoc/
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SHOPPBS
GREAT FATHER'S DAY GIFT IDEAS FROM SHOPPBS
Remember Dad on his special day with a gift from
shopPBS! Choose from a wide array of videos and
merchandise, or send a free electronic Father's Day
greeting. Also, check out our sale items for other
great gift ideas.
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PRIMETIME TELEVISION HIGHLIGHTS
The following primetime programs are scheduled to
premiere on many PBS television stations this week.
Please always check with your local PBS station for a
complete schedule with exact dates and times. PBS
television schedules are created at the local level,
so some national programs may not be available in your
area.
**Broadcast times are in Eastern Time (ET) **
(CC) Indicates programs with closed captions
(STEREO) Indicates programs in stereo
(DVS) Indicates programs with descriptive video
(WWW) Indicates programs with companion Web sites on
PBS Online (http://www.pbs.org/)
(shopPBS) Indicates series or specials with companion
merchandise available through shopPBS
(http://shop.pbs.org/)
PEOPLE'S CENTURY
"Total War"
Monday, June 22, 1998 (9-10:00 pm)
This landmark 26-part series offers unparalleled
insight into the events of the 20th century through
the stories of the people who experienced them. "Total
War" focuses on the large civilian casualties that
occurred during World War II. (CC, Stereo, WWW)
P.O.V.
"Licensed to Kill"
Tuesday, June 23, 1998 (10-11:00 pm)
Filmmaker Arthur Dong goes to prison to probe the
minds of men whose attitudes towards homosexuals have
led them to kill. (CC, Stereo, WWW)
ANYPLACE WILD
"Sons of the Mountaineers: Trekking and Climbing in
New Zealand"
Wednesday, June 24, 1998 (8-9:00 pm)
Host John Viehman treks far into the land of the
kiwis, traveling along the Matukituki River through
Mt. Aspiring National Park o reveal a landscape that
includes grasslands, rainforest, and glaciers. (CC,
Stereo, WWW)
MICHELANGELO, RESTORED
Wednesday, June 24, 1998 (9-10:00 pm)
This special documents the 13 year restoration of the
Sistine Chapel and the cleaning of Michelangelo's
frescos, and examines he complexity of Michelangelo's
extraordinary accomplishment. (CC, Stereo)
FACE OF RUSSIA
"The Facade of Power"
Wednesday, June 24, 1998 (10-11:00 pm)
This three-part program journeys through history to
explore the rich and colorful canvas of Russian
culture and art. The second episode traces the growth
of Russian architecture, from the Eastern-inspired
onion domes and tent roofs of churches to the
sprawling palaces and spires of secular St.
Petersburg. (CC, Stereo, WWW)
For a comprehensive list of all PBS programs scheduled
for broadcast this month, please check the national
PBS ONLINE schedule at:
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PBS NEWS
The following news releases were issued by PBS this
week:
PBS DIGITAL WEEK TO LAUNCH IN NOVEMBER WITH MONTHLY
HDTV SPECIALS AND ENHANCED DIGITAL PROGRAMS
http://www.pbs.org/news/hdtv98.html
PBS ANNOUNCES SIX NEW PROGRAMS AND SERIES
http://www.pbs.org/news/sixnew98.html
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