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Capture A Million Minds

Christof Putzel hosts an inside look at an international town hall meeting promoting science, math, technology and engineering to students, moderated by Nobel Prize winner and former U.S. Vice President Al Gore, as part of Time Warner Cable’s “Connect a Million Minds” initiative.

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Capture A Million Minds

Getting High to Get the Story: Vanguard Behind the Scenes

Vanguard correspondent Adam Yamaguchi went deep inside a long, intense investigation into marijuana trafficking — but he didn't expect the contact high he got when Mexican authorities showed him their stash of seized drugs. California has become one of the leading producers of marijuana in the world–most of it produced by Mexican drug trafficking organizations. And the proceeds from marijuana have become a cash cow for traffickers, generating greater profits than cocaine, methamphetamine and heroin combined. “Marijuana Wars Part 1” premieres Monday, November 22 at 9/8c on Current TV, and “Part 2” premieres Monday, November 29. “Vanguard,” airing weekly on Current TV Mondays at 9/8c, is a no-limits documentary series whose award-winning correspondents put themselves in extraordinary situations to immerse viewers in global issues that have a large social significance. Unlike sound-bite driven reporting, the show's correspondents, Adam Yamaguchi, Kaj Larsen, Christof Putzel and Mariana van Zeller, serve as trusted guides who take viewers on in-depth real life adventures in pursuit of some of the world's most important stories. For more, go to http://current.com/vanguard . added by: Adam_Yamaguchi

Arizona’s Overflowing Morgues Full of Unidentified Migrants

Christof Putzel investigates the record-setting number of dead bodies found in the Arizona desert, whose unidentified remains are stored in a refrigerator truck. PART TWO OF “LIFE AND DEATH ON THE BORDER” MONDAY 9/8c

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Arizona’s Overflowing Morgues Full of Unidentified Migrants

How to Cross the U.S-Mexico Border

Christof Putzel sought to track the illegal crossing of migrants from Mexico into the U.S. — and Current TV sought to track him.

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How to Cross the U.S-Mexico Border

Rehabilitating Tamil Child Soldiers: Scenes From Vanguard

Vanguard correspondent Mariana van Zeller travels to Sri Lanka during the final days of the country's civil war to see how one of the world's most powerful insurgencies, the Tamil Tigers, was finally defeated. In this clip, Mariana meets former child soldiers conscripted into the Tamil Tigers. “Vanguard,” airing weekly on Current TV Wednesdays at 10/9c, is a no-limits documentary series whose award-winning correspondents put themselves in extraordinary situations to immerse viewers in global issues that have a large social significance. Unlike sound-bite driven reporting, the show's correspondents, Adam Yamaguchi, Kaj Larsen, Christof Putzel and Mariana van Zeller, serve as trusted guides who take viewers on in-depth real life adventures in pursuit of some of the world's most important stories. For more, go to http://current.com/vanguard . added by: MarianaVanZeller

Mexican Cutey Sez Her.ass.ment

Ines Sainz, a hottie reporter for Mexico’s TV Azteca, said she was sexually harassed by coaches and players during a Jets practice session on Saturday. While on the field, the model-journalist claims the team was purposely running plays near her and things got even worse when she hit the locker room and was serenaded with catcalls. Naturally, Sainz expressed her outrage to the world…on Twitter. Here’s a look at her tweets and with the help of Google, a rough translation of what she had to say http://animalnewyork.com/2010/09/mexican-reporter-says-she-was-harassed-by-jets-… added by: congoboy

Suicide Bombings in Sri Lanka: Scenes From Vanguard

Vanguard correspondent Mariana van Zeller travels to Sri Lanka during the final days of the country's civil war to see how one of the world's most powerful insurgencies, the Tamil Tigers, was finally defeated. In this clip, Mariana digs deeper into the Tigers' use of suicide bombers and their designation as a terrorist group by the United States. “Vanguard,” airing weekly on Current TV Wednesdays at 10/9c, is a no-limits documentary series whose award-winning correspondents put themselves in extraordinary situations to immerse viewers in global issues that have a large social significance. Unlike sound-bite driven reporting, the show's correspondents, Adam Yamaguchi, Kaj Larsen, Christof Putzel and Mariana van Zeller, serve as trusted guides who take viewers on in-depth real life adventures in pursuit of some of the world's most important stories. For more, go to http://current.com/vanguard . added by: MarianaVanZeller

Chelsea’s Law Becomes Official on Thursday

September 8th, 2010 10:00 PM ET Gov. Schwarzenegger to sign 'Chelsea's Law' on Thursday The parents of a California teen who was raped and murdered by a sex offender this year will join Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Thursday as he signs into law a bill that increases penalties for certain sex offenses. Named after 17-year-old Chelsea King, “Chelsea's Law” increases penalties for forcible sex acts against minors and mandates lifetime parole for certain sex offenders. Schwarzenegger will be joined by the teen's parents, Brent and Kelly King, and the bill's sponsor, Assemblymember Nathan Fletcher, as he signs it into law at Balboa Park in San Diego, California at 9:45 a.m. PT. The event will be webcast live at www.gov.ca.gov . “Chelsea's Law” has an urgency clause attached to it that means it will take effect as soon as it is signed. Read more about “Chelsea's Law” on CNN.com The bill creates a penalty of life without the possibility of parole for forcible sex crimes against minors that include aggravating factors, such as the victim's age or whether the victim was bound or drugged. “Chelsea's Law” also sets criteria for assessing the risk of recidivism and, based on that risk, placing certain paroled sex offenders under greater supervision. Registered sex offender John Gardner III has admitted to killing King and 14-year-old Amber Dubois. He was sentenced in April to three consecutive terms of life without parole for the murders and an attack on a jogger in a plea deal that spared him the death penalty. Dubois' father is behind three assembly bills concerning law enforcement response to missing children. They are also awaiting Schwarzenegger's signature. added by: EthicalVegan

Stand Up 2 Cancer

Renée Zellweger, Rob Lowe, and Josh Groban share the message that ending cancer is up to all of us. FRIDAY 8 Eastern/5 Pacific

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Stand Up 2 Cancer

Fashion Tyranny

New York Fashion Week starts this week, but watch this before you say the military look is back.

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Fashion Tyranny