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Title of Planned Core Program #1
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Origin
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Jacob Two-Two
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NETWORK
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times to be Aired
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Saturday - 9:00 a.m.
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13
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Length of Program
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Age of Target Audience
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30 minutes
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From
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4 years
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8 years
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Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
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"Jacob Two-Two" is an animated show about a little boy who lives with his parents and four older siblings and has a habit of repeating himself just so he can be heard. Ignored by his siblings, Jacob finds a place for himself in a world filled with mystery and intrigue as he freewheels through his adventures with his closest friends, Buford and Renee. Based on Mordecai Richler's books, the show embeds social-emotional messages in which Jacob learns to carve a niche for himself as he learns to deal with his reality in the surreal world of adults.
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Title of Planned Core Program #2
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Origin
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Dragon
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NETWORK
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times to be Aired
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Saturday - 9:30 a.m.
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13
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Length of Program
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Age of Target Audience
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30 minutes
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From
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To
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4 years
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8 years
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Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
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Inspired by children's everyday life, "Dragon" is an animated show about a tubby little dragon named "Dragon", as he faces his daily challenges using a simple and direct approach to life. Dragon is friendly and helpful, but he tends to see things from a much different perspective than most of us and that's when trouble arises. As each story unfolds, we learn to see things in different ways just like Dragon does and learn how to make each da6y special through his experiences. Voice-over narration conveys the educational purpose of the story by raising questions, and reinforcing the problem strategies Dragon uses to get through his challenge of the day.
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Title of Planned Core Program #3
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Origin
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My Friend Rabbit
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NETWORK
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times to be Aired
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Saturday - 10:00 a.m.
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13
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Length of Program
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Age of Target Audience
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30 minutes
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From
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4 years
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8 years
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Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
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"My Friend Rabbit" models constructive problem solving for young children, ages 4-8. In each episode, the story characters find themselves facing a different dilemma that is drawn from a typical childhood experience. Rabbit and Mouse usually lead us through creative problem solving, which involves tenacity and working in teams. The group may figure out how to make the most of a bad situation, invent toys from everyday objects, solve some of nature's riddles, respect their differences, or take care of others who need a little extra help. The characters specialize in converting a challenge into a social activity filled with optimism, creativity and humor. By showing viewers how the characters work together to come up with possible solutions, and persist with new ideas when one solution fail, the series helps children learn to think out of the box and figure out innovative solutions to problems in their everyday lives.
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Title of Planned Core Program #4
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Origin
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3-2-1 Pneguins
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NETWORK
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times to be Aired
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Saturday - 10:30 a.m.
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13
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Length of Program
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Age of Target Audience
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30 minutes
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From
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4 years
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8 years
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Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
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"3-2-1 Penguins" is a fun-filled animated adventure from the producers of the award-winning Veggie Tales series. 3-2-1 Penguins! tells the story of two young kids (Jason and Michelle) and four out-of-this-world penguins as they explore the galaxy -- and learn important lessons and values along the way. The second story, Larry Boy, follows the caped cucumber and his alter-ego Larry as he defends decency and guards goodness.
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Title of Planned Core Program #5
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Origin
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Veggie Tales
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NETWORK
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times to be Aired
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Saturday - 11:00 a.m.
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13
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Length of Program
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Age of Target Audience
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30 minutes
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4 years
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8 years
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Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
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"Veggie Tales" is a children's series featuring animated vegetables who teach life lessons through delightfully entertaining stories. Hosted by Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber, each episode begins by establishing the problem, uses short stories to parallel he situation with the problem and solution, and ends by reiterating the proposed solution and the life lesson learned through the experience. Without being preachy, the show communicates core values of honesty, kindness, forgiveness and appreciation for all, through entertaining characters and storylines.
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Title of Planned Core Program #6
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Origin
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Jane & the Dragon
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NETWORK
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times to be Aired
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Saturday - 11:30 a.m.
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13
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Length of Program
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Age of Target Audience
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30 minutes
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From
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4 years
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8 years
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Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
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Set in medieval times, "Jane & the Dragon" is an animated show about a middle class, thirteen-year-old girl named Jane who is raised in the Royal Court as a Knight-in-Training. With a giant green Dragon as her best friend, Jane experiences challenges that test her skills and demonstrate her strength in character, as a Knight of the King's Guard. Entrenched in each episode are social-emotional messages that hinge on the universal themes of courage, kindness, honesty and friendship.
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Title of Planned Core Program #7
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Origin
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Teen Kids News
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SYNDICATED
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times to be Aired
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Sunday - 7:30 a.m.
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13
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Length of Program
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Age of Target Audience
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30 minutes
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13 years
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16 years
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Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
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Teen Kids News is the first kid-to-kid newscast, created for and delivered by children. This program meets the need of children whose sopohistication and curiosity about their world is motivated by the information explosion. They have the interest; they have opinions; but they also have a healthy skepticism about adult explanations, which tend to be either condescending or overly complex. A cast of engaging and intelligent African-American, Hispanic, Asian and Caucasian male and female child actors interact with each other and connect to the viewers.
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Monday, October 1, 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. (1:00)
A course teaching parents how to spot signs of sexual abuse was being conducted later in the evening and was open to the public. Heidi York said that experts would explain what to look for so your child is not a target. According to these experts, it's difficult to determine if a caretaker is hurting your son or daughter and this course would show parents how to notice and approach the problem.
Monday, October 15, 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. (1:00)
As the YWCA's Week Without Violence continued, today's emphasis was child safety. In this report, it was pointed out that The Gingerbread House, the Bossier Sheriff's office and local fire departments gathered to provide fingerprinting and internet safety tips for first graders. Organizers said fingerprinting is an important step in keeping kids safe.
Thursday, October 18, 5:00 - 5:30 p.m. (1:00)
Shelli Briery reported and showed video of youngsters participating in a Trike-A-Thon as the final part of a study they had been doing on bicycle safety. The Trike-A-Thon raised money for Saint Jude's Children'ss Hospital, so the kids also learned how the money would help other children their age.
Tuesday, October 23, 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. (1:00)
Reporter Jessica James looked at some of the dangers that could be lurking in children's Trick or Treat goody bags. With Halloween just days away, this reporter warned viewers about a new threat that every parent needs to know about.
Tuesday, November 13, 5:00 - 5:30 p.m. (1:30)
One of the many decisions facing young adults is whether to become an organ donor and in this report, Heidi York gave information about the Legacy Donor Foundation's forum held earlier in the day to educate high school students about donating organs. The Forum was held at LSUS and students got to hear from people whose lives were saved by others donating organs.
Thursday, November 15, 5:00 - 5:30 p.m. (1:30)
On the heels of a first grader accusing two of his classmates with sexually assaulting him after physically beating him, Rick Boone interviewed Detective Paula Marena about what parents can and should do if they feel their child has been assaulted at school. The detective also addressed the issue of dealing with bullies in school.
Friday, November 16, 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. (2:00)
A shocking report was released about children in Louisiana. 85% of public school children in Louisiana live at or below the poverty level. These stats came from the Southern Education Foundation indicating that the majority of children in public schools in the south are poor. Tiffany Wong filed a live report on what we need to do to make sure students are making the grade.
Thursday, November 29, 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. and 10:00 - 10:35 p.m. (1:30)
Rick Boone reminded viewers about the Cash for guns Program at the Shreveport Police Department. Anyone who knows of any juveniles who own a firearm can report it to police and receive cash for the tip. He gave the telephone number to call and said the SPD is developing a massive campaign to spread the word about the program.
Monday, December 3, 5:00 - 5:30 p.m. and 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. (2:00)
In local news recently, a 16-year-old facing charges for a crime that left a child dead; this, on the heels of another teen dead. According to this report, these cases are added to the volumes of others facing our youth. Shreveport Police came up with a new mission titled "Don't Shoot, I Want To Grow Up". This program gives tipsters up to 5 hundred dollars for reporting juveniles carrying a gun.
Thursday, December 6, 6:30 - 7:00 a.m. (2:00)
Three representatives of Young Unique Positive People were interviewed about a youth conference the following weekend. The conference would address issues young people are dealing with on a daily basis.
Wednesday, December 5, 5:00 - 5:30 p.m. (1:00)
Rick Boone and Heidi York addressed the issue of teen obesity, saying that it's a growing problem that may have deadly consequences. In answer to the question of what awaits these teens as they become adults, one expert said if they're still obese, heart attacks and death may be the answer.
Friday, December 7, 5:00 - 5:30 p.m. and 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. (1:30)
Shelli Briery reported on the annual "Cops and Kids" pizza party that occurred in Texarkana the previous night, bringing Texarkana, Arkansas police and children from the Baptist Orphanage and Watersprings Ranch together. The kids were treated to lights, sirens and lots of pizza. The department has been hosting the event for several years. Officials say one of the reasons behind it is to let the children see the positive side of law enforcement.
Monday, December 10, 5:00 - 5:30 p.m. (1:00)
The Northwest Louisiana Food Bank introduced a new program at a local elementary school. Tiffany Wong reported on the Back Pack Program and explained how it works. On Fridays, children bring their backpacks to school and volunteers stuff them full of healthy food and snacks for the weekend.
Tuesday, December 18, 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. (2:00)
Shreveport's Chief of Police began spreading the message of drug and crime prevention to the city's youngest citizens. He was guest speaker at the DARE graduation at a local elementary school. DARE stands for Drug Abuse Resistance Education and is taught by Shreveport Police Officers in local elementary schools. Reporter Joe Arena said they're important lessons since several children were killed in acts of violence this year.
Saturday, December 15, 12:00 - 12;30 p.m. - (30:00)
The Little Shepherd is the timeless story of Christmas with a twist. As Joel embarks upon the journey of becoming a shepherd, he is worried about the dangers that lie ahead. Viewers witnessed, along with Joel, the transforming power of hope and love.
Saturday, December 15, 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. (30:00)
Red Boots for Christmas is an animated holiday special. In the small town of Friedensdorf, most of the homes and shops are brightly decorated. One shop, however, doesn't have any Christmas decorations on the outside - and no Christmas spirit on the inside.
Saturday, December 22, 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. (30:00)
The City That Forgot About Christmas is a favorite with children and adults alike. It's the story of Benji, who thinks the hustle and bustle of Christmas only makes people grouchy; but, his grandfather tells him about a sad city that never celebrated Christmas - until one special year.
Saturday, December 22, 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. (30:00)
The Stableboy's Christmas is an Emmy-Award winning Christmas story within a story. A family experiences the excitement and anticipation of the holidays, while trying to keep the true meaning of Christmas at the center of their preparations.
Public Service Announcements Aired During Children's Programming
Childhood Obesity Prevention
10/6, 9:28 a.m.
11/3, 9:28 a.m.
11/17, 11:58 a.m.
11/24, 9:58 a.m.
11/24, 10:27 a.m.
12/15, 9:58 a.m.
12/15, 10:27 a.m.
12/15, 11:58 a.m.
Missing & Exploited Children
10/6, 9:58 a.m.
10/6, 1:58 a.m.
10/20, 9:28 a.m.
11/3, 11:58 a.m.
11/10, 9:28 a.m.
11/10, 9:58 a.m.
11/10, 10:27 a.m.
11/24, 11:58 a.m.
Shriners Hospital
10/13, 9:28 a.m.
10/13, 11:59 a.m.
10/20, 9:58 a.m.
11/10, 10:58 a.m.
12/1, 11:28 a.m.
High School Dropout Prevention
11/10, 9:28 a.m.
11/17, 10:27 a.m.
11/24, 11:28 a.m.
12/29, 9:28 a.m.
Boy Scouts
10/13, 9:58 a.m.
10/27, 9:28 a.m.
11/10, 11/28 a.m.
Supporting Minority Education
10/27, 9:58 a.m.
12/8, 11:58 a.m.
12/15, 10:57 a.m.
12/22, 9:28 a.m.
Lifelong Literacy
10/13, 10:28 a.m.
12/8, 9:58 a.m.
12/8, 10:27 a.m.
12/29, 11:59 a.m.
Girl Scouts
10/6, 11:28 a.m.
10/13, 10:58 a.m.
10/20, 10:28 a.m.
12/8, 10:58 a.m.
12/15, 9:28 a.m.
12/22, 9:58 a.m.
12/22, 10:28 a.m.
Nat'l Center on Addictions/Substance Abuse
10/27, 10:27 a.m.
12/22, 10:58 a.m.
Junior Achievement
10/27, 10:58 a.m.
12/29, 10:;58 a.m.
Boys & Girls Town
10/13, 11:28 a.m.
Second Hand Smoke
11/17, 9:28 a.m.
11/17, 9:58 a.m.
12/1, 11:59 a.m.
12/8, 11:28 a.m.
Environmental Protection Agency
10/20, 11:28 a.m.
Cyber Bullying Prevention
11/24, 10:58 a.m.
12/1, 9:28 a.m.
12/22, 11:28 a.m.
Nat'l childhood Cancer Ass'n.
10/20, 11:59 a.m.
10/27, 11:28 a.m.
10/27, 22:58 a.m.
Nat'l runaway Hot Line
11/24, 9:28 a.m.
12/15, 11:27 a.m.
Partnership for a Drug Free American
11/3, 10:27 a.m.
11/3, 10:58 a.m.
12/29,9:58 a.m.
Speak Up Reckless Driving
11/3, 11:28 a.m.
United Way
11/10, 11:58 a.m .
Children Nutrition Ass'n.
11/17, 11:28 a.m.
12/29, 10:28 a.m.
Energy Efficiency
12/1, 9:58 a.m.
12/1, 10:27 a.m.
12/22, 11:59 a.m.
Inspiring Inventions
12/1, 10:58 a.m.
12/8, 9:28 a.m.
12/29, 11:28a.m.
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