Safe Solar Viewing with Dean Regas New in CETconnect's History & Science this week: Dean Regas, Outreach Astronomer at the Cincinnati Observatory Center, explains techniques for safe solar viewing. Runtime: 12 minutes GeoFair 2008 Jack Kallmeyer and Mary Fitzpatrick talk about the GeoFair, an educational fair about minerals and fossils co-sponsored by the Dry Dredgers and the Cincinnati Mineral Society. If you would like to see more about GeoFair, click here to download a Powerpoint presentation or you can visit their website. Runtime: 13 minutes Bryan Vielhauer Bryan Vielhauer, owner of OTR Electric Motor Car, discusses the benefits of his electric car. Bryan explains how he has turned his ideas on reducing carbon emissions into a unique community centered Over the Rhine business. Research support provided by Gabe Stasser. Runtime: 5 minutes The Settling and Unsettling of the Ohio Valley Authors Robert Morgan (Boone, Gap Creek), Dark Rain Thom (Warrior Woman), and James Alexander Thom (Follow the River, Panther in the Sky) discuss how the coming of white people to the Ohio Valley was an integral turning point in the history of the whites and the Native Americans. This panel discussion was part of 2007 Books By the Banks. Runtime: 60 minutes Died Young This year, Cincinnati's Union Terminal celebrates its 75th birthday! As a tribute, CET presents a documentary produced in the 1980s on the construction of this magnificent structure and how, throughout the years, it served several purposes. Runtime: 30 minutes Penguins at the Newport Aquarium Ric Urban, Curator of Rain Forest and Birds at the Newport Aquarium, discusses how the Aquarium keeps these birds from such an extreme environment healthy in an artificial environment. Runtime: 16 minutes Emi and the Rhino Scientist Learn how the Cincinnati Zoo successfully bred a Sumatran Rhino as author Mary Kay Carson and photographer Tom Uhlman discuss the making of their latest book, Emi and Rhino Scientist. This panel discussion from the 2007 Books By the Banks Festival was moderated, by Dr. Monica Stoops, a rhino scientist. Dr. Stoops shares information on the types of rhinos. Runtime: 60 minutes The StoryCorps Project What is your story? Everyone has a story -- whether you realize it or not. From May 15-June 7, you and your story can become part of our nation's history through StoryCorps. StoryCorps was established to create an oral history of regular citizens, allowing everyday people to preserve personal stories for their own families, and for future generations to hear. Participants reserve an hour-long recording session at the StoryCorps StoryBooth to interview someone they know - loved ones, friends, or members of their community. At the end of the session, the participants receive a CD copy to take home, and, with their permission, another copy will be archived at the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress. The StoryCorps Project will be in Cincinnati May 15 - June 7 to record stories. 91.7WVXU's Maryanne Zeleznik talks with Terry Scott, Senior Coordinator for StoryCorps Mobile, about StoryCorps and how people can take part in this project. If you have a story you'd like to tell, you can make a reservation by calling StoryCorps at 1-800-850-4406 or by visiting the StoryCorps website. StoryCorps is sponsored by National Public Radio and affiliated with the Library of Congress. Runtime: 13 minutes Therapy Pets Therapy pets bring love, hope and assistance to children and adults in rehabilitation centers, hospitals, nursing homes, hospices, retirement facilities, and schools. Therapy Pets of Greater Cincinnati is an affiliate of the Delta Society, a national organization that currently has over 6,400 Pet Partner teams in the U.S. and 4 countries, who helped over 900,000 people in 2002. CET visited Shriners Hospital for Children-Cincinnati along with Therapy Pets to learn more about how this program works from Glenna Mockbee, Director and President of Therapy Pets of Greater Cincinnati and Allison Root, a Child Life Therapist from Shriners Hospital. Runtime: 15 minutes Kevin Grace, author of Cincinnati Boxing Kevin Grace, author of Cincinnati Boxing, shares details of the history of this sport in our city. Did you know the first heaving boxing tournament with gloves was fought in Cincinnati? Cincinnati has been the home of several notable boxers including the renowned boxers Ezzard Charles, Aaron Pryor and more than one Cincinnati Kid. Runtime: 18 minutes Resources for researching genealogy Pat Van Skaik, Manager of the History and Genealogy Department Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, discusses the library's resources for researching genealogy, particularly for African Americans. Runtime: 10 minutes National Geographic Robert Ballard Best known for his 1985 discovery of the Titanic, Robert D. Ballard is an explorer-in-residence at National Geographic. He visited Cincinnati to talk about his exploits with students from schools in our community. He is joined in the studio by Dan Langen, Senior Teacher-Consultant, Ohio Geographic Alliance. Runtime: 30 minutes John Hancock on Digitally Reconstructing Historic Sites John Hancock, Co-founder and Director of CERHAS, The Center for Electronic Reconstruction of Historical Archaeological Sites explains the process used to recreate historic sites that no longer exist. Runtime: 11:40 Greg Courtney on fossils that look like coral What are these fossils that I find everywhere that look like coral? They are bryozoans, extinct animals that created branch-like colonies. Bryozoans are among the most prevalent of Cincinnati's world famous fossils. Greg Courtney of the Dry Dredgers teaches us about the different types of bryozoan fossils that can be found in the Cincinnati area. Runtime: 3 minutes Google Sky Dean Regas, Outreach Astronomer at Cincinnati Observatory Center demonstrates how to use Google Sky to learn about astronomy. Runtime: 20 minutes Dr. Bruce Lanphear: How Environmental Toxins Can Affect Our Kids Dr. Bruce Lanphear explains the effects of fetal and early childhood exposures to prevalent environmental neurotoxins including lead, pesticides, mercury, alcohol, PCB's and environmental tobacco smoke. A component of the study is the investigation of the contribution of residential hazards and residential injuries to children's health. Runtime: 1 hour Greg Courtney has the inside track on Trilobites Trilobites are the most sought after of the Cincinnatian fossils of the Ordovician Period. Where should you look for them? How can you tell if you are looking in a good spot? What kinds of trilobites can we find in our area? Greg Courtney of the Dry Dredgers gives us a tutorial. Runtime: 3 minutes Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Todd Sledge and Karen Cutright explain the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder treatments available from Cincinnati Veteran's Administration Medical Center. Cincinnati VAMC has innovative programs including outreach to local veteran's and building long term relationships with soldiers and their families. Runtime: 15 minutes Jim Bissland on Ohio's role in the Civil War Jim Bissland, author of Blood, Tears, and Glory: How Ohioans Won the Civil War explains the vital role Ohio played in this pivotal time in our nation's history. Many important battles were fought on the western front but these are often downplayed in history books. Blacks and women made important but often overlooked contributions in the conflict. Runtime: 7 minutes Jim Sargeant Industrial Engineer Jim Sargeant tells what it was like to work at Cape Canaveral during the days of the Space Race. Mr. Sargeant worked on the Atlas rocket and the crawler that carried the rocket to the launch pad. Runtime: 20 minutes Joe Nuxhall, My Life: Baseball and Beyond In early 2005, CET recorded a series of interviews with the longtime voice of the Cincinnati Reds, Joe Nuxhall, who passed away late yesterday. This is the first discussion he had with WCPO Anchor, Dennis Janson. Joe recalls and shares great stories from his past, including his days growing up in Hamilton, OH and the strong influence of his father and family. The first notice of his ability was by the scouts who had come to see his father play. That first game, as a 15-year-old, was Joe pitching for the Cincinnati Reds against the St. Louis Cardinals and the great Stan Musial. See all the videos, find links to stories and information, and look at images from Joe's scrapbook. Runtime: 30 minutes Dr. Henry Heimlich, WW2 Navy Veteran Dr. Henry Heimlich, a Navy veteran of World War 2, describes his war service on a secret mission in China. His experience there lead to Dr. Heimlich inventing the Heimlich Valve Chest Tube which saved thousands of lives during the Vietnam War. Runtime: 34 minutes The Care of Your Heart Dr. Sue Weinstein interviews Cincinnati heart specialist Dr. Ian Sarembock about various aspects of heart health and heart disease. https://www.thechristhospital.com/ Runtime: 21 minutes Solar Energy Larry Feist,Electro-mechanical Program Chair at Cincinnati State, explains what is new in solar energy. Larry also discusses the practicalilty of solar energy in our area and the programs that offset the cost of installing the technology in our homes. Runtime: 15 minutes Charles Stix Charles Stix, a Marine Corps veteran of World War II discusses his role in the Pacific theater. Runtime: 30 minutes A View of White Water: Virtual White Water Shaker Village A View of White Water: Virtual White Water Shaker Village is a prototype program which presents a small part of a Shaker village established in the 19th Century along the White Water River in Ohio. Created by CERHAS for the Friends of White Water Shaker Village. Runtime: 8 minutes James Tojo Japanese American Veteran James Tojo talks about his experiences in internment camps in California and Wyoming. After once being turned down as an Enemy Alien, Dr. Tojo was accepted for Officer Candidate Schools and served as an Intellgence Officer in Occupied Japan. Runtime: 20 minutes Robotics and Business John Roemisch, General Manager of FANUC Robotics Central and Northeast, talks about industrial robots. Used to manufacture everything from ice cream to bricks, today's robots are small, affordable, and versatile. Learn what is new and how robots can help businesses save their factories. Runtime: 20 minutes Bill Victor Bill Victor, a veteran of the infantry in World War II, talks about his experiences. Mr. Victor participated in the Battle of the Bulge and liberated the Dachau Concentration Camp. Runtime: 35 minutes WWII Doolittle Raider - Tom Griffin Tom Griffin flew a B-25 bomber in the April 1942 Army air attack on Japan best known as the Doolittle Raid. He was later a POW in a German camp. Runtime: 28 minutes Astronomy Calendar Amateur astronomers Fred Calvert and Eric Africa talk about their passion for studying and photographing the night sky. Fred and Eric are members of Cincinnati Observatory Center and have contributed photographs to a 2008 calendar that the Observatory is publishing. Runtime: 20 minutes Greater Cincinnati Environmental Educators The founding members of Greater Cincinnati Environmental Educators (GCEE) discuss the group's mission. GCEE is composed of environmental education organizations and parks. Member organizations work together to provide resources to classroom teachers throughout Greater Cincinnati. Runtime: 11 minutes Marian and Vierling Blum - Mt. Healthy History The Blums, members of the Mt. Healthy Historical Society, talk about the history and the town and its landmarks. Mt. Healthy has had many distinguished citizens in the arts and sports. This neighborhood has worked to preserve its history and make it available to the citizens. Runtime: 12 minutes Bobbie Sterne Bobbie Sterne, former Cincinnati mayor and city councilwoman, tells about her experiences as a nurse in WWII. Runtime: 20 minutes Richard Louv on What Children Miss by Staying Indoors Richard Louv, author of The Last Child in the Woods, talks about the importance of providing time in nature to our children. What are children missing out on if they don't play outside? What effect will this eventually have on our society and nature? This event was sponsored by Leave No Child Inside--Greater Cincinnati. Runtime: 50 minutes CET: THE WAR This September CET presents Ken Burns' The War, a seven-part documentary chronicling American tales from World War II. To commemorate this important documentary and those who served, CET hopes you will share your stories and memories from World War II. Your stories will be included along with those of your neighbors on our website, CETconnect.org. Click here to find out more, and to watch stories from a war the world cannot forget. Fossils Dry Dredgers In History and Science this week: Cincinnati has world famous late Ordovician Era fossils. Learn about where and how to look for fossils from Greg Courtney, Education Chair of the Cincinnati Dry Dredgers. Runtime: 8 minutes Sarah Mann on Paint the Town Do you know what colleges College Hill was named for? College Hill has a long and interesting history. College Hill resident Sarah Mann talks about the community spirit and friendliness that makes her community and Cincinnati a great place to live. Runtime: 10 minutes National Geographic Photographer Chris Johns Saving Africa's Wildlife with Photographer Chris Johns. Runtime: 30 minutes Dr. Dan on Ferrets Dr. Dan Meakin of All Creatures Animal Hospital discusses the traits and care of ferrets. Runtime: 12 minutes Cincinnati Business Matters - REAL PIRATES Douglass McDonald, President and CEO of the Museum Center, talks with Brian Patrick about the newest exhibit opening at the Center, REAL PIRATES. Runtime: 10 minutes Cincinnati Museum Center - Bats Animal Resources Coordinator for the Cincinnati Museum Center Chris Mooney shares his knowledge of brown bats native to the Cincinnati Area. Runtime: 17 minutes The Story of the Development of the Polio Vaccine Pulitzer Prize winner, Dr. David Oshinsky tells the fascinating story of the development of the polio vaccine. Runtime: 20 minutes