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CETconnect - Proud PartnersAbout Cincinnati Public RadioCincinnati Public Radio is the broadcast license holder for 90.9 WGUC and 91.7 WVXU, serving the Greater Cincinnati community with the finest in classical music, news, information, and entertainment programming. FOCUS - Facing the Mortgage Crisis - June 2009One of the biggest fears on people's minds today is foreclosure. On this episode of Focus, Kathy Lehr talks with two specialists and a homeowner caught in the mortgage crisis. They discuss the trusted -- and free -- resources and services that are available to help local homeowners. History Detectives: Cemetery AlarmWes Cowan, star of PBS' History Detectives, and Scott Gampfer, Director of History Collections & Preservation Coordinator for the Cincinnati Museum Center, discuss a recent episode featuring a cemetery alarm with 91.7WVXU News Director Maryanne Zeleznick. Cincinnati was a hotbed of illegal exhumation in the late 19th century and the John Scott Harrison case which brought about legislation ending grave robbing originated here. Photographs provided courtesy of Cincinnati Museum Center. Cincinnati Zoo Visitors VillageVisit Historic Vine Street Village, the new LEED Platinum certified entrance to the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden with CETconnect and Andy Ellis. Discover why the zoo chose to restore the original entrance and see the unique features make it a special part of a commitment to become the "greenest zoo" in America. The Home Foreclosure Prevention Program - February 2009Kathy Lehr moderates a discussion between several home ownership and foreclosure specialists who will give expert advise on how homeowners can avoid foreclosure. Also, Ann Thompson talks with a home owner who has worked with the Home Ownership Center of Greater Cincinnati and the Legal Aid Society to help prevent the foreclosure of her home. Frisch Marionettes at the Public LibraryA rare, behind-the-scenes look at “Making Magic: Cincinnati's Frisch Marionettes” is on view at the Main Library of the Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. Sketches, prototypes, and fully-crafted marionettes, as well as images from Frisch Marionette shows, are part of the exhibit. Little Miami Inc.Both the National and State Scenic River Programs are celebrating their 40th anniversaries. Ann Thompson talks with Eric Partee, executive director of Little Miami Incorporated and Bob Gable, administrator of the Scenic River Program at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The Little Miami was Ohio's first State and National Scenic River. Little Miami Inc. has had great success with improving water quality in one of our area's greatest natural resources. Photography courtesy of Eric Hatch Photography. Books by the Banks Overview 2008Cincinnati's own book festival returns! Library Digitization ProjectIt is time to go digging in the attic for that letter or document that you think could be something important. The public library is having a contest to find documents of local historical importance to be digitized for the virtual library. Ann Thompson interviews Jason Buydos, John Ruesing and Wes Cowan about this treasure hunt. Jim Barry on new gadgets for 2008Jim Barry, spokesperson for the Consumer Electronic Association, shares the latest in digital technology, including the converter boxes for the television digital transition. Boyd Matson on being a wildlife journalistBoyd Matson, host of public television's Wild Chronicles, tells about his career as a wildlife and adventure journalist. The StoryCorps ProjectWhat is your story? Everyone has a story -- whether you realize it or not. From May 15-June 7, you and your story can become part of our nation's history through StoryCorps. StoryCorps was established to create an oral history of regular citizens, allowing everyday people to preserve personal stories for their own families, and for future generations to hear. Dr. DeMeo and Dr. KaracostasDr. William DeMeo, Developmental School Psychologist at Cincinnati Public Schools, and Dr. Velissarios Karacostas, Assistant Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center discuss bipolar disorder in children. Bipolar disorder is often confused with ADHD. The doctors talk about the differences between the two disorders and the treatments and classroom modifications for bipolar children. Amanda Shaw on Hurricane on the BayouAmanda Shaw, star of Hurricane on the Bayou, talks about the making of the film, her experience of Katrina, and the importance of preserving the Louisiana wetlands. Amy Tobin Interviews Lynne Rossetto KasperAmy Tobin, host of "Amy’s Table," speaks with Lynne Rossetto Kasper, the host of public radio's "The Splendid Table" and one of the country's most respected food authorities. Check out Amy's videos on CETconnect! Carolyn Phillips Selecting a Music TeacherCarolyn Phillips, former Education and Outreach Manager for WGUC Cincinnati's Classical Public Radio, has insight on how parents select a music teacher for your child. Dean Regas on Current Topics in AstronomyDean Regas, Outreach Astronomer at Cincinnati Observatory Center, discusses meteor collision as featured on a recent episode of Nova ScienceNOW. Dean also addresses the "demotion" of Pluto and some upcoming astronomical events. Greg Courtney has the inside track on TrilobitesTrilobites are the most sought after of the Cincinnatian fossils of the Ordovician Period. Where should you look for them? How can you tell if you are looking in a good spot? What kinds of trilobites can we find in our area? Greg Courtney of the Dry Dredgers gives us a tutorial. HIP LoanFind out how to apply for a low-interest loan to improve your property in Hamilton County. Jim Barry on the latest in digital technologyThis week in History and Science, Jim Barry, media spokesperson at the Consumer Electronics Association, shows examples of the latest advances in digital technology, from cell phones to cameras. Innovations that will please young and old alike! Kids VotingKids Voting supports voter education among youth in southwestern Ohio. Nick Clooney on Darfur"In Search of Darfur... with Nick Clooney" is an exhibit at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in which the Cincinnati journalist shares images taken on his trip to the war-torn region. In this interview recorded just after his return from the Sudan, he talks with WVXU's Ann Thompson about his experience and the reaction to his reports since his return. Peter Bronson: Behind the LinesPeter Bronson, award-winning columnist for The Cincinnati Enquirer, discusses his book Behind the Lines: The Untold Story of the Cincinnati Riots. Post Traumatic Stress DisorderTodd Sledge and Karen Cutright explain the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder treatments available from Cincinnati Veteran's Administration Medical Center. Cincinnati VAMC has innovative programs including outreach to local veteran's and building long term relationships with soldiers and their families. Resident Home CorporationLearn more about the valuable services Resident Home Corporation brings to individuals with disabilities in Greater Cincinnati. Strength Within - Dan Hurley and Scott GampferDan Hurley and Scott Gampfer of Cincinnati Museum Center talk about "Strength Within" an exhibit that showcases the accomplishments of three of Cincinnati's all-black high schools. The Changing Face of MedicineDr. Jane Henney talks about the history of women in the medical field. The Dry Dredgers - Cincinnati's Fossil HuntersCincinnati has world famous late Ordovician Era fossils. Learn about where and how to look for fossils from Greg Courtney, Education Chair of the Cincinnati Dry Dredgers. WOXY.com partners with WVXUWOXY.com is back on the air, thanks to a new partnership with WVXU. |
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