Dangerous antibiotics, fluoroquinolones, have been destroying the lives of healthy people. For years, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration turned a blind eye to this tragedy. Washington, D.C. consumer advocacy group, Public Citizen, successfully sued the FDA, in 2008, forcing stronger warnings on name brands like Cipro and Levaquin. How can 5 pills change one's life forever?
Rabdoulah and Pemba are two ten-year-old boys who live in two of the most inhospitable regions on the planet - the Teneré desert and the Himalaya mountains. And though their lives are separated by thousands of miles, they have something in common which, moreover, will represent a before and an after in their lives. For the first time, they are going to accompany their families, who for generations have worked in the salt trade, on a long and dangerous journey.
The Greatest Air Race is presented and narrated by astronaut Andy Thomas as he embarks on a trans-continental journey to retell one of the world’s greatest aviation stories. In 1919, four Australians became the first men to fly across the globe. They flew from London to Darwin in a rudimentary plane made of canvas, wire and wood, sitting in open cockpits with only a compass for navigation. They completed the 11,000 mile journey in 28 days.
This Italian staple is demonstrated with tips and tricks including how to know when 'al dente' has been reached. Prawns and dill are added to create a variation
In this programme, Kitty and Mark make sweets that are perfect for sharing. Sticky Lemon and Blueberry Nougat, and a fudge bursting with coffee and ginger cake, the simplest Pear and Ginger Coins and an old fashioned Cinder Toffee.
In this programme, Kitty and Mark make sweets with medicinal roots including soothing Rose and Pistachio Turkish Delight, and Salt Liquorice Caramels.
In this episode, Kitty and Mark make sweets that are perfect to enjoy after dark including two elegant chocolate treats - Gin and Lime Truffles and Salted Seashell Caramels, whilst a spectacular Raspberry Marshmallow makes a perfect dinner party finale.
They'll be making their own take on the classics, the Walnut Whip and the Sherbet Lemon Dipper, as well as two new inventions, Maple Bacon Lollies and Tequila Chillis dipped in chocolate.
Britain has always played a very important role in the aeronautic industry, from Sir George Cayley who designed the first actual model of an aeroplane to Sir Frank Whittle who is credited with single handedly inventing the turbojet engine.
