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Mark Hertsgaard on the world's love/hate relationship with America
No full textDirected by Mark Ganguzza ; executive producer, Felice Firestone ; a production of Public Affairs Television, Inc. ; a presentation of Thirteen/WNET New York. Host/interviewer, Bill Moyers ; guest, Mark Hertsgaard.Why has much of the world's regard for America diminished in the last few years? Journalist and author Mark Hertsgaard, who traveled the globe gauging foreigners' ambivalence towards the United States shares his findings, published in his new book, "The Eagle's Shadow: Why America Fascinates and Infuriates the World." Additionally, Hertsgaard comments on how America's role is changing in the wake of September 11th, and the key U.S. environmental and foreign policy decisions that have proven divisive of the international community, as well as a perceived lack of difference between globalization and Americanization
Why we want what we don't need
No full textContents: The cycle of work and spend -- Stretching reference groups -- The visible lifestyle -- The costs of overspending -- Getting off the consumer escalator.The film discusses the cultural forces that cause Americans to work longer hours and spend more than they can afford in order to participate in a consumption competition with others
Keith Booth and Gary Williams at Booth's graduation ceremony, University of Maryland, 2003
No full textUniversity of Maryland basketball player Keith Booth and head coach Gary Williams at Booth's graduation ceremony, 2003
Patriot Act under fire
No full textHost, Ted Koppel.The USA PATRIOT ACT, designed to defend America from terrorists, is now under fire from both the left and the right. The law is discussed with representatives of the U.S. Dept. of Justice, the ACLU, and others
To dream tomorrow a portrait of Ada Lovelace
No full textA documentary about Ada Byron Lovelace, focusing on her contributions to computers and computing. Lovelace, the daughter of George Gordon Byron, was a mathematician and an associate of Charles Babbage
Suite of Old American Dances -- Rag
No full textPerformance of Bennett's Suite of Old American Dances, performed by the University Maryland Symphonic Wind Ensemble in Dekelboum Concert Hall, December 12, 2003
Cakewalk Suite -- Wallflower
No full textPerformance of Gottschalk's Cakewalk Suite (set by Hershy Kay, arranged by William Chaloner), performed by the University Maryland Symphonic Wind Ensemble in Dekelboum Concert Hall, May 10, 2003
Enoch 212 live on Third Rail Radio, WMUC, June 29, 2003
No full textEnoch 212 plays live on Third Rail Radio at WMUC at the University of Maryland, June 29, 2003
Scott McBrien and Jafar Williams in the University of Maryland football media guide, 2003
No full textTerrapins quarterback Scott McBrien and wide receiver Jafar Williams in the 2003 University of Maryland Football Media Guide
Maryland vs. Duke football program cover, October 11, 2003
No full textThe cover of the football program for the game between the University of Maryland and Duke University on October 11, 2003. The cover features a photograph of Terrapin Senior Safety Madieu Williams (#10)