Alive since ancient times, the giant sequoia trees stand colossal and majestic. Deep in the valley, a pair of coyote hunt in the winter snow, while in the Mojave Desert, Joshua trees and cactus plants have adapted to survive the searing heat.

Life can be hard in the Californian desert, but many plants and animals are adapted to survive the hot, dry conditions. Jackrabbits, owls, hummingbirds, and the green stick tree all thrive in this harsh climate as they wait for the rare blessing of rain.

The harbor seals gather in a sheltered cove to give birth. But even hidden from predators, there is no guarantee of survival, and we witness the tragic death of one newborn that gets trapped in its amniotic sac. Within a few hours, the pups that survive the birth are already into the waves, getting to know their new watery world.

Off the coast of California, an island of floating kelp provides refuge for fish in the open waters. The many small fish then attract larger species, including the ocean sunfish that seek relief from their parasites, and the predatory blue shark.

Sometimes even a pro cook arrives home tired and hungry, or is feeling lazy, and they just want to cook up something quick, simple, and delicious. Chef Mike G shows us how to do this without resorting to canned ingredients. In the first of a four-part series, learn to make a mouthwatering fifteen-minute pasta dish with a fresh tomato sauce.

Mexican food is Chef Mike G’s next inspiration, as he prepares us a mouthwatering quesadilla with bacon, mozzarella, spinach, and spicy gouda cheese, all within fifteen minutes!

This fifteen-minute dinner is another of Chef Mike G’s “go-to” quick meals and his own take on a popular Thai dish. He visits the garden for some ingredients, and uses what he has on hand in the kitchen, cooking up a quick, easy, and delicious noodle stir-fry.

Chef Mike G presents his final fifteen-minute meal: air fried chicken wings, which he says is his laziest dinner option yet! But he doesn’t waste time, whipping up a salad and doing some cleaning before the fifteen minutes are up.

Richard Williams, better known by his stage name Prince Ea, is an American spoken word artist, poet, rapper, and filmmaker. He formed the "Make 'SMART' Cool" movement in 2009, which is dedicated to promoting the ideals of education, intelligence, unity, and creativity through hip hop.

Legendary singer, songwriter, and guitarist Prince has passed away at age 57. In this obituary video, a short retrospective of his work pays tribute to his talent and unique aesthetic sensibility.

The song tells of a teenage romance and first sexual experience with a girl who wears a beret the color of raspberries.

"When Doves Cry" is one of Prince's most iconic songs and music videos. It was a worldwide hit, and his first American number one single. Enjoy!

The song appeared on Prince's album “Parade” and was a worldwide hit. NME puts “Kiss” at number 4 on their Greatest Songs of All Time list.

Prince narrates a one-night stand with a beautiful but promiscuous woman (the "Little Red Corvette" of the title). He uses several other automobile metaphors in the song.

Prince said this about his song: "...Stay happy, stay focused, and you can beat the de-elevator [the "down" elevator as a metaphor for Satan]." It may be hard to understand the lyrics in this performance, but they're worth checking out. Find extended lyrics here