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Let’s celebrate 2010 with a new series about planet Earth—without all those pesky people.

Life After People starts on the History Channel on January 5. I’m hoping for an extended version of The Road, without cannibals (and, unfortunately sans Viggo Mortensen.)

Check out the series Web site here for more end-time inspiration. Interesting that on the Web site there’s no reference to Alan Weisman’s The World Without Us, although it seems like that’s where the series got its inspiration.

In every episode, viewers will witness the epic destruction of iconic structures and buildings, from the Sears Tower, Astrodome, and Chrysler Building to the Sistine Chapel – - allowing viewers to learn how they were built and why they were so significant. Big Ben will stop ticking within days; the International Space Station will plummet to earth within a few short years, while historic objects, like the Declaration of Independence and the mummified remains of King Tutankhamen will remain for decades.

The series will also explore the creatures that might take our place. With humans gone, animals will inherit the places where we once lived. Elephants that escape from the LA zoo will thrive in a region once dominated by their ancestors, the wooly mammoth. Alligators will move into sub-tropical cities like Houston – feeding off household pets. Tens of thousands of hogs, domesticated for food, will flourish. In a world without people, new stories of predators, survival and evolution will emerge.

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I’m going to miss Flight of the Conchords. Can we dream of a big-screen version someday?

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In August of this year, I met licensed pilot Jessica Cox and went on a flight with her around San Manuel, Ariz. Jessica is the first U.S. pilot certified to fly a non-modified plane using her feet without prosthetics. Visit http://www.tucsonweekly.com/tucson/messina/Content?oid=1306035 to read the column.

In October, Jessica went to Hawaii and tried surfing for the first time. Scroll down to watch a video of her lesson.

At 10 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 13, the TLC channel will air a one-hour documentary which profiles Jessica and two other people. The show repeats at 1 a.m., Monday, Dec. 14. Watch or set your TiVo! Here’s the description:

Born Without Arms
TV-PG

Nadia, Jessica and Mark are three very different individuals who all share one remarkable similarity: They were born without arms. From day-to-day struggles to artistic and professional achievements, these inspiring people have accomplished amazing things.

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Hey, moms and dads!

Having a challenging time with your kids? You can audition for the fifth season of ABC’s Supernanny with Jo Frost. The casting folks are scouting in Arizona to find families in need of Jo’s wisdom. Here’s part of the press release:

The casting team of ABC’s popular parenting series Supernanny is currently casting for season five. The casting team will be sending producers all around Arizona to find the next Supernanny family. An open casting call will be held Nov. 1, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Museum of Natural History (53 N. Macdonald in Mesa).

This season producers are searching for families with unique interests; parents who have ordinary and extraordinary circumstances; teen moms; parents with mean girls or bullying boys; culturally diverse parents; and blended families where both sides are seeking help. Producers want families from every type of background who are ready for the opportunity of a lifetime—a visit from America’s number one nanny, Jo Frost!

If unable to audition in Mesa, interested moms and dads in need of help with their out-of-control kids may apply at www.supernanny.com. Parents can also call 877/NANNY TIME (1-877-626-6984) for more information or e-mail Supernanny@ShedMediaUS.com.

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If you missed the PBS series Latin Music USA, you can see the next installment on Monday, Oct. 19, KUAT Channel 6, 9 p.m.: The Chicano Wave.

The first episode on salsa happened to be my favorite. So far, after watching the series I’ve either wanted to put on some Celia Cruz and dance around the house yelling, “Azukar!” Or listen to Ruben Blades, my favorite Panamanian lawyer and salsa superstar (see him in the above video with Calle 13). The story about the salsa record label Fania is fantastic.

Any other salsa fans out there? I just found out about this Website tucsonsalsa.com and that Tucson will have its first salsa festival on Nov. 14th.

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