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Why Do Rescued Animals Make The Best Pets?
- Nov. 3, 2009
- By Maureen Cavanaugh, Hank Crook
Why do rescued pets seem so well-behaved, and grateful to their owners? Why do the owners of those pound puppies and kitties constantly gush over how great their pet is? We speak to Karin Winegar, author of SAVED: Rescued Animals And The Lives They Transform, about the special connection between a saved animal and their human companion.
Preventive Pet Medicine Can Help Reduce Major Health Problems
- Nov. 3, 2009
- By Maureen Cavanaugh, Hank Crook
What can pet owners do to help prevent their cat or dog from getting a major disease, or expensive medical procedure? We speak to local veterinarian Dr. Katy Allen about the importance of preventive pet medicine.
The Day Of The Dead Finds New Life In The USA
- Nov. 2, 2009
- By Maureen Cavanaugh
What started centuries ago as a tradition among indigenous people in Southern Mexico has now become the the largest Latino celebration in the USA. We'll explore how El Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, rose from obscurity to popularity in both this country and in modern Mexico.
Why Most Locally-Grown Oranges Are Picked, Packed, Shipped And Eaten Thousands Of Miles Away
- Nov. 2, 2009
- By Megan Burke, Maureen Cavanaugh
San Diego's oranges are considered some of the tastiest in the world but few San Diegans are eating them. We'll tell you why.
From The Ranch To The Dinner Plate: Where's The Beef Coming From?
- Oct. 29, 2009
- By Megan Burke, Maureen Cavanaugh
KPBS reporter Joanne Faryon has been looking into beef. She's learned industrialization and our demand for a big, juicy and cheap steak has created corn-fed, hormone-injected, and fast-growing cattle. Cattle that changes hands and travel thousands of miles before arriving at your local grocery store.
Two Local Chefs Write Cookbook With Worldly Recipes
- Oct. 29, 2009
- By Angela Carone, Maureen Cavanaugh
Two local chefs who love to travel have written a cookbook called "Flying Pans: Two Chefs, One World." Chefs Bernard Guillas and Ron Oliver from the Marine Room restaurant in La Jolla have gathered all of their favorite recipes from around the world and compiled them into a book for you to use at home.
The Fascinating History Of Halloween
- Oct. 29, 2009
- By Maureen Cavanaugh, Natalie Walsh
We'll explore the history of Halloween, from its humble origins as an agrarian, summer's end festival to the lavish celebrations of today.
Hair Study Reveals Dietary Trend, High Levels Of Corn
- Oct. 26, 2009
- By Joanne Faryon
Dr. Steve Macko, a professor at the University of Virginia, can reveal what a person's diet consists of by measuring isotopes in hair. He's found that most Americans' hair reveal diets high in corn, because so much of our food system relies on corn and high fructose corn syrup.
What Can A Strand Of Hair Reveal About Our Eating Habits?
- Oct. 26, 2009
- By Megan Burke, Maureen Cavanaugh
What exactly are you eating when you bite into that cheeseburger or potato chip? You might be surprised. We interview "The Hair Detective," Dr. Stephen Macko, to find out how the food you eat shows up in your hair.
More Seniors Reentering The Workforce
- Oct. 26, 2009
- By Maureen Cavanaugh, Natalie Walsh
More people are delaying retirement, or coming out of it, because of financial need or boredom. We'll look at how older Americans are finding work in the modern world.
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