Rocketboom’s Ella Morton visits PBS Kids’ The Electric Company as they get ready to kick off their 2nd season on January 25th. Assets: The Electric Company Ch Words, starring bill cosby, Rita Moreno singing a song “Hey You Guys!”, Hey you guys original sketch, Bill Cosby Rita Moreno, Rita Moreno and Morgan Freeman, Psychadelic opening credits, Jessica Rap, Wyclef, LY Song, Electric Company, Open2, DJ Mel Mounds (Morgan Freeman), Hello Song Music: “Blur and Coalesce” by Podington Bear.

Rocketboom’s Humanwire correspondent Ruud Elmendorp reports on refugees in Berbera, Somalia.

Rocketboom’s Ella Morton learns about ConEdison’s sponsored construction of the Harlem River Tunnel that will bring more electricity into Manhattan.

Ella Morton interviews Main Squeeze Accordion Shop owner Walter Kuhr. Music from The Last of the International Playboys.

Rocketboom’s Ella Morton meets up with Surprise Industries in NYC to learn about the business of crafting surprises.

Rocketboom’s Humanwire correspondent Ruud Elmendorp reports on Iten, a city in Kenya which doubles in size during the winter because of an influx of international athletes training in the high altitude.

Rocketboom’s Ella Morton interviews several 2010 Winter Olympic hopefuls to learn about their journey to earn a place in Vancouver. Extended interviews with each athlete available here and on our YouTube channel.

Rocketboom’s Ella Morton meets up with Vendr.tv host Dan Delaney to get a few tips on street eats in New York City. Assets: Kliman, Mud, Schnitzel Truck, Street Sweets NY Truck, 53rd and 6th, Wafles & Dinges of Belgium, The Best Delicious Halal Gyro and Chicken, shellysblogger, Mister Softee, Street Sweets NY, Streetweets, Vendr.TV

Rocketboom’s Ella Morton interviews John Hillcoat, director of The Road, at the red carpet premiere in New York City.

Humanwire correspondent Ruud Elmendorp reports on the growing concern of malaria cases in Burkina Faso due to mosquitoes developing resistances to insecticides.

Rocketboom field correspondent Ella Morton interviews Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales at Ad-Tech NYC.

Cookie Monster shows Ella the right way to eat a cookie - om nom nom nom nom! Rocketboom’s field correspondent Ella Morton heads over to Sesame Street in celebration of their 40th season to talk with a few furry inhabitants. Music by Podington Bear.

Elmo talks to Ella about grouches, Australia, and teaches her a new song! Rocketboom’s field correspondent Ella Morton heads over to Sesame Street in celebration of their 40th season to talk with a few furry inhabitants. Music by Podington Bear.

Abby Cadabby talks to Ella about being the new kid on the block and gives her some fairy advice. Rocketboom’s field correspondent Ella Morton heads over to Sesame Street in celebration of their 40th season to talk with a few furry inhabitants. Music by Podington Bear.

Cookie Monster, Elmo, and Abby Cadabby teach Ella a few dances moves. Rocketboom’s field correspondent Ella Morton heads over to Sesame Street in celebration of their 40th season to talk with a few furry inhabitants. Music by Podington Bear.

Humanwire correspondent Mary C. Matthews gives us a glimpse into life of costume maker Serra Hirsch when she won Halloween NYC’s parade dressed as The Claw.

Rocketbooms Humanwire correspondent Dr. Manjiri Prabhu reports on the difficult lives of left-handers and the association that promotes awareness in Pune, India.

Digital artist Borna Sammak displays his video art at a Best Buy in New York City.

Rocketboom field correspondent Ella Morton heads down to the Manhattan Bridge Centennial Parade to learn more about the bridge’s rich history. story links: Catherine and Cherry, Manhattan Bridge Photo, Brooklyn Pic, Life Magazine “Manhattan Bridge Under Construction”, Life Magazine “Manhattan Bridge Construction”, Bridge Pic Det, Brownstoner, Manhattan Bridge, March of the Dizzy Loonies, First Avenue - Little Italy, Old Chinatown, Birds Eye View, Golden Gate Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, Manhattan Bridge Piers

Rocketboom’s Humanwire correspondent Allison Cross reports on the massive flooding problems faced by the people of Kroo Bay, Sierra Leone.

Humanwire correspondent Valentina Canavesio reports on Luis Soriano Bohorquez who created the Biblioburro, or Library Donkey, in an effort to bring books and the gift of reading to the children in his community of La Gloria, Colombia.

Rocketboom’s Ella Morton meets up with Oxfam’s Human Countdown, President Obama, and the Yes Men during Climate Week NYC. Yes Men arrest footage provided by Brandon Jourdan.

Humanwire correspondent Ruud Elmendorp reports on the adaptation of the XO laptop in Kenya.

Rocketboom’s Humanwire correspondent Cheikh Seck reports on illegal immigration from Senegal to Spain. Story links: VOA, IOM

Rocketboom’s Ella Morton jumps aboard the “Half Moon“, a replica of the Dutch ship sailed by Henry Hudson in 1609. story links: New Netherlands, Henry Hudson, Half Moon 1, 2, 3, Amsterdam, Delaware Indians, Hudson River, music from Gounod.