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Palomar Mountain Observatory
Original Air Date: 08-03-08
With guest Scott Kardel, Astronomer and Public Affairs Coordinator at Palomar Observatory. Since its construction in the 1930s in the pine-forested, upper reaches of San Diego County's Palomar Range, Palomar Observatory has been one of the world's most famous astronomical windows to the heavens, and a center of groundbreaking, space science research. With 2008 marking the 60th anniversary of the dedication of Palomar Observatory and the landmark 200-inch Hale Telescope, Scott Kardel stops by to discuss the observatory's amazing history, how the site was chosen and constructed, the manufacture and transportation of the 200-inch Hale Telescope mirror from New York State to California, the observatory's most impressive discoveries, adapting to issues of light pollution, and plans for the future. The telescopes of Palomar Observatory are involved in a constant variety of astronomical research programs, from the hunt for near-Earth asteroids to probing distant galaxies and quasars at the farthest reaches of the universe, so tune in for a thoughtful, fascinating discussion about a center of science located right here in the upper reaches of San Diego County!
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Meals On Wheels of Greater San Diego
Original Air Date: 07-27-08
With guest Bill Burzynski, President and CEO of Greater San Diego Meals On Wheels, supporting the independence and well-being of seniors by providing nutrition and daily contact with a caring volunteer. Meals On Wheels home-delivers two meals a day for seven days a week to seniors age 60 and older throughout San Diego County, with meals specially formulated for senior nutritional needs. Meals On Wheels is committed to reducing the isolation experienced by so many elderly citizens throughout the area, but with the exponential increase in gas prices, the organization is experiencing a drastic shortage of volunteers and needs help carrying out its mission delivering meals in local neighborhoods, particularly in the Clairemont and North Park areas, and further east in Lakeside and El Cajon. Tune in to learn more about Greater San Diego Meals On Wheels, their upcoming Dine With the Chefs Gala fundraiser on September 28th at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina, the Celebrate Grandparents Day promotion, and how you can help as an individual or a business supporting Meals On Wheels.
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Center for Sustainable Energy Street Smart
Original Air Date: 07-20-08
With guests Mary Venables and Lauri Walker of the California Center for Sustainable Energy in Kearny Mesa. The CCSE’s free, second annual Street Smart event runs from 10 am to 4pm on Sunday the 27th in the center's parking lot at 8690 Balboa Ave. Stop by for guest speakers, workshops, and seminars with the aim of teaching San Diegans about fuel alternatives and how to get more mileage for their money. Street Smart also features a wide variety of alternative fuel vehicles on display with green transportation experts available to answer questions, plus learn how going green can mean lower car insurance rates and better auto loans, as well as cash back for the purchase of a new alternative fuel vehicle through the Fueling Alternatives Rebate Program. This year's Street Smart also features a seminar on hypermiling to increase fuel efficiency, an appearance by Louis Palmer and the Solar Taxi (making a stop in San Diego for the event!), and a keynote address by filmmaker Chris Paine, the director and creator of the documentary Who Killed the Electric Car? Spend an hour or the whole day at the Center for Sustainable Energy's free, second annual Street Smart. For more information, call the Center for Sustainable Energy at (858) 244-1177 or click HERE.
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Spirits In Stone at the Natural History Museum
Original Air Date: 07-13-08
With guests Anthony Ponter and Dr. Roger Bielasz of the Spirits In Stone exhibition, now making its eighth appearance at the San Diego Natural History Museum at Balboa Park through October 12th. An fascinating, comprehensive display of African Shona art, Spirits In Stone is particularly unique for its collection of touch-friendly Shona sculpture, all of which is available for purchase at the Natural History Museum with the proceeds benefiting the museum as well as the African communities in which the artists live and create their work. Shona sculpture creations begin with an inspiration, springing either from an artist’s dream or from what the aritist sees in the stone itself. Learn more about these amazing people of present-day Zimbabwe, and their inspirational, healing art at Spirits In Stone. For more information call the San Diego Natural History Museum at (619) 232-3821, or click HERE.
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University Heights Library Task Force
Original Air Date: 07-06-08
With guests Ron Johnston, the Chairman of the University Heights Library Task Force, and Bruce Coons, the Executive Director of the San Diego Save Our Heritage Organization. The University Heights Library Task Force is seeking to bring a larger library to University Heights by utilizing the historically-designated 1910-era Normal Teachers Training Building, the original home of San Diego State University. Located at the intersection of El Cajon Blvd., Park Ave., and Washington St. in University Heights, the Normal Teachers Training Building would be ideal to replace a current site barely 3,000 square feet, whereas the massive size of the Normal Teachers Training Building could easily meet the area's needs, as well as revitalize and restore an incredible component of San Diego's historic and architectural heritage, and offer public space in addition to abundant room for books and study. Tune in to learn more about this neighborhood preservation movement.
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Energy Saving Solutions from Equity Thru Energy
Original Air Date: 06-29-08
With guest Tom Debin, co-founder of Equity Thru Energy, an innovative, Orange County-based energy savings company selected by San Diego Gas and Electric to provide new green energy-saving solutions for high-energy consumption restaurants and commercial properties. Equity Thru Energy recently launched two programs in San Diego available at no cost to business owners which sign up before the end of the year. The Smart Controls program reduces energy consumption for pools and spas, and the M2M Controls program provides significant savings in the heating of domestic hot water and use of electricity and gas in the operation of HVAC systems. Qualified business owners can save up to 35% on their utility bills while actively conserving energy. Tune in to learn more, or call 1-877-352-0606 or click HERE to go to the Controlled Energy Savings website for additional information.
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Alternative Health Care Center of San Diego
Original Air Date: 06-22-08
With guests Berney Lincoln, founder of the Alternative Health Care Center of San Diego, and Dr. Tracy Darling, Nutritional Medicine Specialist at the Alternative Health Care Center. The center is hosting a Health Fair Tuesday, June 24th from 5 to 8 pm at their location at 9225 Chesapeake Dr. (suites G and H) in Kearny Mesa. If you or someone you know has concerns about their overall health, digestion, insomnia, pain, chronic fatigue, or would like to lose a few pounds, stop by. The Alternative Health Care Center of San Diego can help, offering acupuncture, chiropractic services, colon hydrotherapy, hypnotherapy, massage therapy, holistic services, hCG weight release programs, and even flotation tanks, which provide a state of relaxation like no other modality. From mental to physical assistance, the Alternative Health Care Center of San Diego offers service and care from head to toe. A live panel discussion with the staff gets underway at 6:30 pm on June 24th, so bring questions, and feel free to bring family and friends to this enlightening event.
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Ronald McDonald House "Dream House" Raffle
Original Air Date: 06-15-08
With guest Daniel Sinton, Associate Director of Development. Since opening in 1980, the Ronald McDonald House in San Diego has offered a "home away from home" for more than 10,000 families and provided more than 100,000 nights of lodging. Located in Kearny Mesa, the two-story, 12-bedroom house has all the comforts of home, and the Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego is currently constructing a second, larger house nearby in order to accommodate more families and better meet the needs of the San Diego community. To fund the Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego, the 4th annual Dream House Raffle is underway, with the grand prize being a $1.75 million, 4,300 square foot house overlooking the ocean in Encinitas (courtesy of an anonymous donor). Raffle tickets are $150, and available on-line. Entry deadline is June 27th, with the drawing for the Dream House Raffle and additional prizes at Balboa Park July 12th.
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San Diego County Water Authority
Original Air Date: 06-08-08
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The Arc of San Diego
Original Air Date: 06-01-08
With guest Anthony DeSalis, Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer with The Arc of San Diego, a non-profit organization providing comprehensive services for people of all ages with disabilities. Founded in 1951 with the belief people with disabilities have unlimited potential and the right to equality of opportunity, the Arc helps the disabled fulfill personal goals, live as independently as possible, find work through their employment services program, and serves over 2,500 individuals and families in the San Diego area. The Arc of San Diego is also in the midst of a major capital campaign to raise the funds to renovate several facilities in San Diego County, in particular the Sulpizio Family Arc Center at Market and G Street. Click HERE to learn more about The Arc of San Diego, or call (858) 715-3780.
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San Diego County Library Summer Programs
Original Air Date: 05-25-08
With guest Nancy Saint John, public information officer with the San Diego County Library. Libraries serve as meeting places for area organizations and the arts, but the San Diego County Library system has taken the community service notion to a whole new level with opportunities this summer for music, exercise, dance, and offering a summer-long focus on going green and the environment. Plus, if you thought authors only made appearances at bookstores, the San Diego County Library has multiple chances to meet and talk with nationally-known writers, as well as hosting book discussions, and even hiking, outdoors, and travel forums. The San Diego County Library has 33 branches across the county, from Jacumba to Bonita to Fallbrook and Encinitas to Julian to Borrego Springs and everywhere in between.
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Emergency Preparation and Management
Original Air Date: 05-18-08
With guest Rick Tobin, President and CEO of Tao Emergency Management Consulting, and host of Road to Ready on Voice America. Rick has over 30 years of emergency management experience, from field response to program leadership, he’s served as an elected official and on non-profit boards, and with his son wrote the book Emergency Planning On the Internet, first published in 1996. Rick has also written a number of official papers and reports on emergency management issues, and through Tao Emergency Management Consulting pursues functional, sensible, real-world emergency response programs which will hold up under the strain of disaster operations. Listen and learn more about natural and man-made hazards facing San Diego and Southern California, and how you don't have to be scared into immobilization to pro-acitvely deal with them ahead of time.
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Head North Foundation
Original Air Date: 05-11-08
With guests Eric Northbrook and Randal Schober of San Diego-based HeadNorth Foundation, whose mission is to provide essential support and guidance to individuals and families affected by spinal cord injury, while championing a cure for paralysis. Founded in 2006, HeadNorth’s 3rd Annual Golf Invitational will be held at the Crosby Club in Rancho Santa Fe on Tuesday June 17th. All players will receive lunch, 18 holes of golf at the exclusive Crosby Club Golf Course, and a golf gift bag, with the day concluding with a cocktail reception followed by dinner at the LIVE auction. The Golf Invitational is HeadNorth’s major fundraiser for the year, providing much-needed funds for the foundation's ongoing mission in the Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) community. For more information on the HeadNorth Foundation and the upcoming 3rd Annual Golf Invitational, click HERE.
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The Council for Supplier Diversity
Original Air Date: 04-27-08
The Council for Supplier Diversity, established in 1999, is a nonprofit organization whose objective is to bring corporations and minority business enterprises (MBEs) together for the economic benefit of both. The Council for Supplier Diversity represents the regional corporate outreach to MBEs in the greater San Diego region. It is our purpose to facilitate business opportunities and market share growth for minority business enterprises through the interaction of corporate members and certified suppliers.
Each year they celebrate and honor the achievements of companies and individuals that have made significant contributions in advancing supplier diversity in San Diego. We honor Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), local corporations and minority advocates for their extraordinary efforts in strengthening the local economy and improving economic opportunities for the local minority community.
2008 VIP Reception, Awards Ceremony and Benefit Jazz Concert is Thursday May 22nd, 2008 Featuring Gerald Albright and special guest Phil Perry. More information is available at www.supplierdiversitysd.org. Contact Ron Garnett at: rgarnett@supplierdiversitysd.org
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Juvenile Diabetes Foundation
Original Air Date: 04-20-08
JDRF is the leading charitable funder and advocate of type 1 (juvenile) diabetes research worldwide. The mission of JDRF is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. Type 1 diabetes is a disease which strikes children suddenly and requires multiple injections of insulin daily or a continuous infusion of insulin through a pump. Insulin, however, is not a cure for diabetes, nor does it prevent its eventual and devastating complications which may include kidney failure, blindness, heart disease, stroke, and amputation.
Since its founding in 1970 by parents of children with type 1 diabetes, JDRF has awarded more than $1.16 billion to diabetes research, including more than $137 million in FY2007. In FY2007, the Foundation funded 700 centers, grants and fellowships in 20 countries.
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San Diego Renewable Energy Society, Inc.
Original Air Date: 04-13-08
San Diego Renewable Energy Society, Inc., a nonprofit membership organization, is the San Diego County regional chapter of the American Solar Energy Society. The organization is dedicated to increasing the intelligent use of renewable and sustainable energy technologies in San Diego County.
· Educate the public about the near and long-term applications and benefits of renewable energy, conservation and energy efficiency.
· Provide expertise for public and government institutions regarding sustainable, renewable and non-polluting energy resources and projects
· Develop networking opportunities for solar educators, researchers, advocates and business people
· Support legislative initiatives for alternative energy technologies Active
SDRES members will be encouraged and supported to develop and create new technology and applications for alternate energy.
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Chronic Pain Study
Original Air Date: 04-06-08
On this edition of Living Better in San Diego, we discuss the prevalence of
chronic pain, implications of various treatments, and to offer information about the non-medication chronic pain study we are conducting through UCSD/VA (non-profit) for the benefit of SD community members!
The interview focuses on the significance of the necessity for the further the establishment of safe, alternative treatments and long term management of chronic pain, how common related symptoms (including depression, insomnia, and anxiety) are affected by pain and how pain in turn affects these co-morbid conditions, and finally, inform the public about the study and how residents of the greater San Diego area can participate in and support such research.
For more information regarding the study, contact Brittany C. Solomon, B.A. Project Coordinator, Chronic Pain Project VA San Diego Healthcare at (858) 552-8585 ext. 2904.
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Evening In The Sky - American Lung Association
Original Air Date: 03-30-08
Evening In The Sky - American Lung Association
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CIWMB
Original Air Date: 03-23-08
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Fire Fighter Hiring Event
Original Air Date: 03-16-08
Fire Fighter Hiring Event
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Shade Trees for Free
Original Air Date: 03-09-08
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Colitis Foundation Marathon
Original Air Date: 03-02-08
Colitis Foundation Marathon
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Got Milk
Original Air Date: 02-24-08
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CACI
Original Air Date: 02-17-08
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Forclosure Crisis
Original Air Date: 02-10-08
San Diego Forclosure Crisis
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Keep California Beautiful
Original Air Date: 01-20-08
Keep California Beautiful
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Thresholds
Original Air Date: 01-13-08
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challengecenter.org
Original Air Date: 01-06-08
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Medicare
Original Air Date: 12-23-07
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Hallmark Builders Fire Recovery
Original Air Date: 12-16-07
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Audiologist
Original Air Date: 12-09-07
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Auto Theft
Original Air Date: 11-25-07
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Identity Theft
Original Air Date: 11-18-07
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Hire A Hero Part II
Original Air Date: 11-11-07
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Principal For A Day
Original Air Date: 10-28-07
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A Show On Mental Health
Original Air Date: 10-21-07
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March of Dimes
Original Air Date: 10-14-07
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Allstate Foundation interview
Original Air Date: 10-07-07
Allstate Foundation interview
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Rotary Wine Taste Chula Vista
Original Air Date: 09-30-07
Rotary Wine Taste Chula Vista
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Street Smart - Traffic Congestion
Original Air Date: 09-23-07
Street Smart - Traffic Congestion
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Photo Charity Homeless Youth
Original Air Date: 09-16-07
Photo Charity Homeless Youth
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Foreclosure Prevention
Original Air Date: 09-09-07
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Flex Your Power
Original Air Date: 09-02-07
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Kids Included Together
Original Air Date: 08-26-07
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BIA
Original Air Date: 08-19-07
Building Industry Association
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Vital Gift
Original Air Date: 08-12-07
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San Diego Quilt Show
Original Air Date: 08-05-07
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San Diego County Water Authority
Original Air Date: 07-22-07
San Diego Countr Water Authority
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San Diego Blood Bank
Original Air Date: 07-15-07
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Scleroderma Foundation
Original Air Date: 07-01-07
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Hire A Hero
Original Air Date: 06-24-07
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Greater San Diego Business Development
Original Air Date: 06-10-07
Greater San Diego Business Development
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Call Box Program 511
Original Air Date: 06-03-07
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Universale Waste
Original Air Date: 05-27-07
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Score Learning Centers
Original Air Date: 05-20-07
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AMN Healthcare
Original Air Date: 05-13-07
This Living Better in San Diego segment features a conversation with Marcia Faller, executive vice president of operations and chief nursing officer for AMN Healthcare. The organization is the largest temporary healthcare staffing company in the United States and one of the largest public companies in San Diego. AMN Healthcare employs hundreds of local nurses in San Diego hospitals, and celebrates nurses this month during National Nurses Week. You can learn more about nursing as a career choice on this edition of Living Better in San Diego, or visit AMN Healthcare at www.amnhealthcare.com.
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Wine & Breezes Festival
Original Air Date: 05-06-07
This Living Better In San Diego segment features information regarding the San Diego Family Justice Center’s 3rd Annual Wine & Breezes event on Sunday May 20th. At this special afternoon event, hosted by Police Chief William Lansdowne and Fire Chief Tracy Jarman and benefiting the San Diego Family Justice Center and Camp HOPE, premier wines will be provided by several Temecula wineries. Live Latin/jazz entertainment and specially prepared hors d'oeuvres will complement and enhance the wine-tasting experience. More information can be found at http://www.sandiegofamilyjusticecenter.org
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Vista Garden Club
Original Air Date: 04-29-07
This Living Better in San Diego segment features a conversation with Trudy Snell Publicity Chair for the Vista Garden Club. The Vista Garden Club is a member of National Garden Clubs, Inc. and holds an annual competition open to all gardeners and designers. The Jewels from the Garden 73 rd annual Flower Show and Plant Sale is a free event and took place on the weekend of May 5th.
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Jeans 4 Justice
Original Air Date: 04-22-07
This Living Better In San Diego segment features a conversation with Ellen Smoak the co-founder and executive director of Consciously Social, the company who hosts Jeans For Justice. Consciously social is a San Diego based Cause Marketing Agency that is setting new trends in philanthropic campaigns and creative productions. On this edition of Living Better in San Diego, we learned about the Jeans for Justice fashion show that took place on May 5th, 2007. The event features selected artists and designers from San Diego and Los Angeles will put their creativity into motion in a high energy fashion extravaganza in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
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California Department of Insurance
Original Air Date: 04-15-07
This Living Better In San Diego segment features a conversation with Commissioner of the Cal Dept of Insurance Steve Poizner. The Commissioner discussed the new low cost auto insurance program that is available to San Diego residents. The program provides coverage to good drivers that otherwise cant afford insurance.
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Canine Companions for Independence / Woofstock
Original Air Date: 04-08-07
This edition of Living Better in San Diego features a conversation with Karyl Carmignani Public Relations director of Canine Companions for Independence. Canine Companions for Independence is a national nonprofit organization that enhances the lives of children and adults with disabilities by providing highly-trained assistance dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships. San Diego is invited to take part in WOOFSTOCK: A Festival for Dogs & People on Saturday, April 14, 2007 at Balboa Park. Admission to the Festival, which opens at 9:00 AM is $5 and includes an opportunity drawing ticket for groovy hourly prizes. Parking is free all day. There’s fun dog demo’s, vendor booths, live music, Kid’s Fun Zone, Best Dog Trick & Best ‘60’s Costume contests and all sorts of far out activities. Peace, Love and Walk ‘n Roll fun dog walk is a healthy mile walk in the park that starts at 8:00 AM. Registration is $35 and includes WOOF tie-dye tee, sWAG bag with cool surprises and admission into the Festival. All proceeds benefit Canine Companions for Independence (CCI), which provides assistance dogs for people with disabilities. Fundraising help and registration brochure available by calling 760-901-4300 or online at www.cci.org/woofstock2007.
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San Diego Rescue Mission
Original Air Date: 04-01-07
This edition of Living Better in San Diego features a conversation with Herb Johnson, president & CEO of the San Diego Rescue Mission. San Diego Rescue Mission exists to spread the good news of salvation through Christ by serving the needs of the poor, addicted, abused, and homeless, thus improving the quality of their lives. They believe in the inherent worth of every homeless man, woman, and child, and provide rehabilitation and discipleship programs that lead to permanent change and independent living. The San Diego Rescue Mission invites you to make a difference by participating in Sleepless in San Diego, on the evening of April 28. This all-night, open-air fundraising event is a community sleep-out at the San Diego Community Concourse in front of City Hall. All sponsorship dollars go to support the San Diego Rescue Mission's Continuum of Care for the Homeless. For more information or to register, please visit www.sleeplessinsandiego.org or call the San Diego Rescue Mission at 619 819 1853.
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Foundation For Women
Original Air Date: 03-25-07
This edition of Living Better in San Diego features a conversation with Deborah Linderholm, Founder and Executive Director and Jane Asher, publicity director of the Foundation for Women. The Foundation for Women (FFW) is dedicated to nurturing, educating and supporting women of all ages, nationalities and spiritual backgrounds by creating connections and offering compassionate service. The Foundation serves impoverished women and those with disease by embracing microcredit and creating wellness connections.
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Rescue Task Force
Original Air Date: 03-18-07
This Living Better In San Diego segment features the Rescue Task Force. They are a San Diego bassed non-profit organization whose mission is to alleviate suffering and provide developmental aid to those who have been marginalized by geography or economic deprivation. They often go where others do not go to help those who are outside the scope of conventional relief providers. Rescus Task Force responds rapidly with medical and other immediate aid to victims of man-made and natural disasters world-wide. Rescue Task Force projects are made possible by the contributions of our supporters to whom we are fully accountable. This show features Executive Office Andrea Stone and the Founder of Rescue Task Force Gary Becks.
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SnowBall Express
Original Air Date: 03-11-07
This San Diego Update features conservations with Michael Kerr, founder of the Snowball Express. The organization does more than providing entertainment to the widows/guardians and children of our fallen heroes.
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Conservation Corp
Original Air Date: 03-04-07
This edition of Living Better In San Diego features the California Conservation Corps. The CCC hires young men and women for jobs throughout the state. For young people unsure about their career plans, the Corps provides a chance to explore different types of work. Benefits include developing a strong work ethic and basic skills that are an asset in any workplace. Lenny B speaks with Kris LeCourt, recruiter for the California Conservation Corps.
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Juvenile Diabetes
Original Air Date: 02-25-07
San Diego Resident Keith Buckner has overcome the burdens associated Juvenile Diabetes. This San Diego update includes a story of how Keith has percevered to realize his dream and will be playing INFL (Indoor Arena Football) in Los Angeles as a team member of the LA Lynx. The show also includes infromation on the Juvenile Diabetes Association.
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Alzheimer’s Glenner Centers
Original Air Date: 02-18-07
This Living Better In San Diego features a conversation with Kelly Focht, Chief Executive Officer for the Glenner Centers. The George G. Glenner Alzheimer’s Family Centers, Inc. is San Diego’s community resource leader for dementia-specialized adult day health care, family support services, and community and career-building educational programs. This show also featuresKathy Crockett, who's mother currently attends the daycare at Glenner Centers. More information can be found at www.alzheimerhelp.org
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3 Day Breast Cancer Walk
Original Air Date: 02-11-07
This Living Better In San Diego features a conversation with Nancy Mercurio, National Spokesperson for the The Breast Cancer 3-Day. The event is a 60-mile walk for women and men who want to make a personal difference in the fight against breast cancer. 3-Day participants commit to fundraising, training and dedicating an entire weekend to the cause. The event will be held in San Diego November 9-11.
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Amor Ministries
Original Air Date: 02-04-07
This Living Better In San Diego features a conversation with Scott Congdon of Amor Ministries. The Organization is dedicated to provides educational and mission experiences that radically change people. They also give hope to those who are struggling to survive, through dynamic mission experiences in Mexico.
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Cal Grants
Original Air Date: 01-28-07
This Living Better In San Diego features a conversation with Louise McClain, Calif. Student Aid Commission, Acting-Chair and San Diego-based financial aid administrator. This interview is part of their campaign launch for Cal Grants. It’s part of their statewide effort to make college education financially accessible to all Californians.
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