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September 6

Summer may be over but local and state fairs are heating up. A look at fairs, their history and what the future may hold.

PLUS: It's back to school and a good time to look at cyber-bullying...what it is, who's doing it and how to stop it.


AUGUST 30

A look back once again at the history of the hot dog and a revisit on the topic of Bio Fuels.

ALSO: Ahead of the November elections, The Bush administration is looking to revamp the Endangered Species Act in a move that will all but ensure environmental havoc. What can you do? Start by voicing your concerns and protest at the following address but hurry, the deadline is September 15:

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AUGUST 16

Is it harder to be a kid these days than when you were growing up?

ALSO: Road rage, air rage, desk rage...a look at anger, how we manage it and what it says about our self respect.


AUGUST 9

Summertime and the living is easy, although for some people it can be one of the worst seasons of the year.

PLUS: The 2008 Olympics are underway. A look at doping and the Olympic games in this segment.


AUGUST 2

By the time Election Day rolls around Senators Barack Obama and John McCain together will have spent one billion dollars to get to the White House. In this segment we try to put some shape on just how much money a billion dollars is and what it can buy.

ALSO: With the 2008 Olympics set to begin on August 8, we take a look back at their history and the role politics plays.


JULY 19

So how many Snow Whites does it take to put on a play in Japan? Plus Little Red Riding Hood may want to think twice about heading to grandma's house in one California town.

AND: The second season of AMC's hit show MAD MEN is about to get underway complete with three martini lunches and three pack a day smokers. So why do viewers and critics alike love this show?

JULY 12

Busy? Doing What? These days it seems there's never enough time for...for what?

ALSO: The Presidential Election is still months away and while we're not telling you who to cast your vote for, we are looking at how you should be voting.

JULY 5

Tired? Not getting a good night's sleep? The reason may have to do with your sleep hygiene.

PLUS: The Fourth of July weekend is here and that means hot dogs and hamburgers on the grill. We'll take a look at the history and some surprising facts behind the hot dog.

JUNE 28

A look at gender identity and roles and understanding that equal doesn't mean imitation.

ALSO: Buying organic? Buying conventional? Buying local? What's the best choice for you and why?

PLUS: A life saving bra, airport peep shows and digging deep to help Edith Wharton and Mark Twain.

JUNE 21

Mixing beer and bikes in the Netherlands and why are schools giving paychecks for good grades? Is it wrong to pay for an A?

AND: Are we losing the battle of the bulge? With processed foods and poor eating habits we may be!


JUNE 14

APPLE unveiled the newest version of the iPhone this week and amidst the hoopla we ask the question: with communication getting easier are we losing the personal touch?

ALSO: The World food crisis is real and is hitting us at home and in the wallet. What are the causes and the long term impact and how will it affect you?


JUNE 7

Last week Brazil released photos of an "uncontacted" indian tribe. Given the choice would you trade places with them?

AND: Pain at the pump has sparked talk about Bio-Fuels. But what exactly are Bio-Fuels and are they the answer? The answer depends on the perceived problem.


MAY 31

Six year old girls wearing padded bras? Gold bikinis as club-wear? Is it time for a return to the fig leaf?

ALSO: The price of gas continues to climb but do you know why? Some facts about the rise in the price of oil that may surprise you.


MAY 24

Your doctor prescribes a name-brand drug but your insurance plan requires a generic substitution whenever possible. Does it matter? There's no difference between the two, right? The answer will surprise you.

ALSO: Oscar Pistorius the double amputee who runs with the use of carbon fiber blades earning him the nickname "The Blade Runner" last week won his appeal to compete for a place in the Beijing Olympics. But is it fair?


MAY 17

Mother's Day was celebrated last week, but what about the rest of the year? Is this just another Hallmark Holiday? What does being a mother mean and how important is it in our society today?

ALSO: Memorial Day weekend is fast approaching and it promises to be one of the busiest travel weekends. But just how how much are we willing to give up for those low-cost no-frill tickets?

PLUS: The U.S. has finally listed the Polar Bear listed as a "threatened species" under the Endangered Species Act but many environmentalists and legal experts don't think the new protected status is not enough...we'll explain why and why you should care.





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