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Monthly Highlights: July 2012

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It Came from Riverside: Inside the World’s Largest Collection of Science Fiction & Fantasy

Just in time for Comic-Con…Imagine a place where everything science fiction — manuscripts, fanzines, first editions, posters and more — was carefully collected, preserved and made accessible to the public. Actually, you don’t have to imagine it because it exists on the UC Riverside campus in the form of the Eaton Collection, the world’s largest, publicly accessible collection of sci-fi, fantasy, horror and utopian fiction.

If this gets your geek flag a-flutterin’, then don’t miss the UCTV Prime original series “It Came from Riverside," which ventures inside the collection for a peek at some of its treasures and conversations with writers and professors with some intriguing thoughts on science fiction’s growing acceptance in academia.

"It Came from Riverside: Inside the World’s Largest Collection of Science Fiction & Fantasy" premieres July 6, with new episodes on July 10 and 13!

Mexico Moving Forward: Charting a Path to Prosperity

What’s in store for the Mexican economy? Tune in Monday nights in July to hear from business leaders, scholars and social entrepreneurs as they offer up diverse perspectives on the current economic challenges in Mexico, what can and is being done to address them, and how these lessons can be applied globally.

Mexico Moving Forward: Charting a Path to Prosperity

Take Control of Your Career

Will Marré, co-founder of the Covey Leadership Center, offers an inspiring talk for executives, managers and recent graduates on how to take control of their careers by maximizing their talents, passions and opportunities. Marré’s presentation was the keynote address at a day-long Career Boost Camp sponsored by UC San Diego Alumni and UCSD Extension’s Center for Life/Work Strategies. Premieres July 2 at 8pm and re-airs throughout the month.

Career Boost Camp with Will Marré

The Human Dimensions of Climate Change

The annual Keeling Lecture honors the memory of distinguished Scripps Oceanography professor Charles David Keeling and his invaluable contributions to climate science and Scripps Institution of Oceanography. This year, they welcomed renowned environmental author Bill McKibben, lauded by Time Magazine as the planet’s best green journalist, who brings deep insight into the human dimensions of climate change. Premieres July 11 at 8pm.

Third-Annual Keeling Lecture: Author Bill McKibben

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

All programs repeat throughout the month. Visit the Program Schedule on our web site for additional air dates and times.

Introducing Chef Robert Lewis, the Happy Diabetic

We’re happy to welcome Chef Robert Lewis, also known as the “Happy Diabetic,” to the TCOYD team this season. He’ll be sharing recipes and healthy eating tips on the show and the blog, so we thought we’d let him introduce himself and offer up a little insight into why he is, indeed, the Happy Diabetic. […]

Growing up in California offered to me a culinary experience I will always cherish. I come from a long line of wonderful cooks. Family food artists and guests in my home were experts in preparing ethnic and traditional dishes, which gave me a love for food and the creative outlet it provided. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York in 1976, my personal and professional cooking journey began.

In 1998 I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. At that time I was sure my days of good eating were over. What I “heard” in those early days was only the list of food that were prohibited. As I worked through my ups and downs, I came to realize that the selection of foods I could and should eat was vast and included many fabulous favorites, Thus began my motivation to create great tasting dishes that are easy to prepare.

Requests to share tips and recipes resulted in the publication of two cookbooks, Get Happy, Get Healthy, Recipes from the Kitchen of Robert Lewis the Happy Diabetic and Simply Desserts. I speak to audiences at hospitals and health fairs across the country delivering a message of hope and encouragement. My recipes celebrate great tasting food that both diabetics and non-diabetics can enjoy.

My wish is that you will have fun as you follow my healthy cooking and eating plan. So…wield your French knife with the confidence of Zorro!

Happy cooking!

Chef Robert Lewis the Happy Diabetic

Learn more about Chef Robert Lewis at Happy Diabetic and watch him on the season premiere of TCOYD!

This Week…Meet a Diabetes Hero!

When first diagnosed with diabetes, many people understandably lament the limitations the disease will have on their lives. But Urban Miyares, a legally blind Vietnam veteran with type 1 diabetes, proves that a “can do” attitude and effective management can turn an upsetting diagnosis into boundless possibilities. In the season premiere of TCOYD on June […]

In the season premiere of TCOYD on June 28 at 8pm, Dr. Steven Edelman talks with Miyares, an accomplished athlete in both skiing and sailing, about his remarkable achievements in the face of a medical challenge.

About Urban Miyares:
Urban Miyares is a nationally recognized, blinded Vietnam veteran with diabetes, an entrepreneur, motivational speaker and educator, mentor, author/writer, inventor and patent holder, a television and film personality, and world-class athlete!

In 1985, Urban founded the Disabled Businesspersons Association, a national, volunteer=based charity assisting in the rehabilitation and back-to-work of people with disabilities. He is also director of both the Western Region Veterans Business Resource Center and Challenged America, a free learn-to-sail recreational rehabilitation program for kids and adults with disabilities. Urban was a member of the record-setting Challenged America 2003 Transpac Team, the first crew of sailors with significant disabilities to race in the 98-year history of the Transpacific (“Transpac”) Yacht Race from Los Angeles to Hawaii. In 2004, Urban received a kidney transplant and has been able to continue his busy life-style without interruption.

Remembering Ray Bradbury

Today we remember legendary writer Ray Bradbury, who passed away this week at the age of 91.

A prolific writer who helped elevate the literary reputation of the science fiction genre, Bradbury has also been one of the most popular guests on the “Writer’s Symposium by the Sea” series from Pt. Loma Nazarene University.

He appeared in 2001 to talk about his craft in “An Evening with Ray Bradbury,”, and sat down with host Dean Nelson for an in-depth and frank conversation about his life and love of writing. Both videos are online and ready for you to enjoy and fondly remember this iconic American writer.

Monthly Highlights: June 2012

Featured This Month
Program Highlights
New to Video On-Demand

FEATURED THIS MONTH

Meet a Diabetes Hero!

On the season premiere of Taking Control of Your Diabetes, Urban Miyares, a legally blind Vietnam veteran with type 1 diabetes, proves that a “can do” attitude and effective management can turn an upsetting diagnosis into boundless possibilities. Dr. Steven Edelman talks with Miyares, an accomplished athlete in both skiing and sailing, about his remarkable achievements in the face of a medical challenge.

CARTA: Culture-Gene Based Interactions in Human Origins

In the latest programs from the Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny (CARTA), experts discuss how cultural traditions have shaped, and continue to shape, our genomes.

“The Skinny on Obesity” Wraps Up

Have you watched UCTV Prime’s “Skinny on Obesity” yet? Well, now’s your chance to catch up. The 7-part series concluded at the end of May and all the episodes — including bonus footage and a wealth of complementary web material — are available online for binge viewing. Of course, you won’t be binge eating much after you finish.

You’ll also want to check out “UCTV Prime: Cuts” Tuesdays in June for a carefully selected series of excerpts from the Dalai Lama’s April visit to San Diego.