1.   Compression and filtering makes commercials sound very loud, especially when broadcast after a sedate black-and-white movie or a quiet nature program.

2.   DeLeo describes himself as a loner who likes listening to Bach and watching science and nature programs on television in his spare time.

3.   Every time PBS runs a nature program on bears, I have to videotape it.

4.   For many children, the Amazon and its rain forest have become familiar turf, the subject of nature programs on television, classroom discussions and books.

5.   For relaxation, Ms. Byatt often watches nature programs on television, but not ones about wildlife.

6.   In connection with his interest in the Central Park Conservancy, Dana helped restore the Upper Park and sponsored nature programs for Harlem residents.

7.   It contributes generously to local charities and nature conservation programs.

8.   Nature programs also have significant resale potential abroad.

9.   The listings rider should be of special interest to the viewers of those nature programs.

10.   TV and cable operators are eager to satisfy audiences, all the more so because nature programs are relatively inexpensive to produce.