Dream Big America - 10-22-13
Tuesday, Oct 22, 2013
In this week's installment of our weekly series, Dream Big America, our search for America's next big idea, we hear about TheraSpecs, eyeware for fluorescent light protection and migraine relief; Voncierge.com, an online wedding-planning service; and ThePortfolium, aiming to help students with no work experience develop online job contacts. Joining us is our guest judge, Lesa Mitchell, VP of Innovation Networks for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.
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Dream Big America - Contestant 2 - MeeJung Jane - Voncierge
Tuesday, Oct 22, 2013
Our second contestant in this week's installment of Dream Big America, our search for the next big idea, is MeeJung Jane, founder and CEO of Voncierge.com,a wedding planning website where brides and couples can book appointments with wedding vendors.
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Dream Big America - Contestant 1 - Hart Shafer - TheraSpecs
Tuesday, Oct 22, 2013
AOur first contestant in this week's installment of Dream Big America, our search for the next big idea, is Hart Shafer, founder and CEO of TheraSpecs. He explains how his product can protect eyes from fluorescent lights and offer migraine relief.
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Dream Big America - Contestant 3 - Neal Bloom - The Portfolium
Tuesday, Oct 22, 2013
Our third contestant in this week's installment of Dream Big America, our search for the next big idea, is Neal Bloom, VP of Business Development for ThePortfolium.com, solving the LinkedIn problem for students with no work history.
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Actor John Ratzenberger
Tuesday, Oct 22, 2013
Actor John Ratzenberger, known for his role of Cliff Clavin on Cheers, as well as the many voices he has performed in all the Pixar movies, is also a strong proponent of American-made products. He is attempting to highlight American-made products and the need for more of them with a new Crowd Funding project called John Ratzenberger's American Made.
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Tuesday's AARP's Prime Time Focus
Tuesday, Oct 22, 2013
Today's Prime Time Focus highlights the importance of speaking up about problems in nursing homes.
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Monday's AARP's Prime Time Focus
Monday, Oct 21, 2013
Today's Prime Time Focus highlights the Long Term Care ombudsman program.
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Actor Esai Morales on Public School Closings
Friday, Oct 18, 2013
Actor Esai Morales, best known for his roles in NYPD Blue and La Bamba, has an inspirational new film premiering Sunday on the UP network about the record number of public school closings and what you can do to help.
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Challenging Politically Correct Nutrition
Friday, Oct 18, 2013
Sally Fallon Morell, of the Weston A. Price Foundation, discusses an upcoming conference highlighting proper nutrition education, the benefits of holistic therapy and the benefits of traditional animal foods, including grassfed meat and raw milk.
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Actor/Comedian Mike O'Malley
Friday, Oct 18, 2013
Mike O'Malley seems to be one of those guys who just keeps popping up everywhere. From Glee to Eat Pray Love and his newest projects, a live-action comedy with Ryan Reynolds and Jeff Bridges, RIPD, to his new NBC series Welcome to the Family, he tells us how he made it in film, TV, theater and writing.
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Dancing with the Stars' Cheryl Burke
Friday, Oct 18, 2013
Cheryl Burke, best known for her dance routines and dangerously low cut dresses, discusses the newest season of Dancing with the Stars and her new line of dance studios.
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Friday's AARP's Prime Time Focus
Friday, Oct 18, 2013
Today's Prime Time Focus highlights what makes for a good resume on LinkedIn.
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Dr. Ken's Weekly House Call
Thursday, Oct 17, 2013
Bush 43's recent heart troubles were worse than we were led to initially believe. Also, the damage watching TV can do to young adults.
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Thursday's AARP's Prime Time Focus
Thursday, Oct 17, 2013
Today's Prime Time Focus highlights some tips to make your LinkedIn account really pop.
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Wednesday's AARP's Prime Time Focus
Wednesday, Oct 16, 2013
Today's Prime Time Focus highlights proper email etiquette on LinkedIn.
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Dream Big America - Episode 14 - ALL CONTESTANTS
Tuesday, Oct 15, 2013
Its Week 14 of "Dream Big America"! Now hear the pitches from all of this week's participants: "Chimani" from Kerry Gallivan; "Learn Everywhere" from Joshua Johnson; and Ben Yu's "Sprayable Energy".
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Dream Big America - Episode 14 - Ben Yu - "Sprayable Energy"
Tuesday, Oct 15, 2013
Its Week 14 of "Dream Big America," and Contestant #3, Ben Yu, presents Sprayable Energy -- the world's first caffeine-based topical energy spray. Spray some on your skin and GO!
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Dream Big America - Episode 14 - Joshua Johnson "Learn Everywhere"
Tuesday, Oct 15, 2013
Its Week 14 of "Dream Big America," and next up is Joshua Johnson pitching "Learn Everywhere"; combining 100+ years of memory research with the latest technology to increase the ability to retain information.
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Dream Big America - Episode 14 - Kerry Gallivan "Chimani"
Tuesday, Oct 15, 2013
Its Week 14 of "Dream Big America," and this week we lead off with Kerry Gallivan and "Chimani"; you mobile guide to US National Parks, and national parks all over the world.
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Tuesday's AARP's Prime Time Focus
Tuesday, Oct 15, 2013
Today's Prime Time Focus highlights some mistakes people make in using LinkedIn.
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Monday's AARP's Prime Time Focus
Monday, Oct 14, 2013
Today's Prime Time Focus highlights an important tool in job hunting, LinkedIn.
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Friday's AARP's Prime Time Focus
Friday, Oct 11, 2013
Today's Prime Time Focus highlights how singing can make you feel good.
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Dr. Ken's Weekly House Call
Thursday, Oct 10, 2013
There could be a new cure for hangovers. Also, some insight on depression, a salmonella outbreak and Tom Hanks is diabetic.
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Thursday's AARP's Prime Time Focus
Thursday, Oct 10, 2013
Today's Prime Time Focus highlights singing in choir and how that can bring happiness.
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Wednesday's AARP's Prime Time Focus
Wednesday, Oct 09, 2013
Today's Prime Time Focus highlights how to get scholarships.
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Dream Big America - Episode 13 - ALL CONTESTANTS
Tuesday, Oct 08, 2013
Its Week 13 of Dream Big America! Now let's listen to all of our contestants pitch their ideas: Kyle Fitzgerald of Life Equals; Sergio Marrero of PLEXX; and Francis Pedraza of EVEREST.
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Dream Big America - Episode 13 - Francis Pedraza - "EVEREST"
Tuesday, Oct 08, 2013
Its Week 13 of Dream Big America! Our third contestant is Francis Pedraza, pitching EVEREST; providing people with tools and a community to help achieve personal goals & live their dreams.
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Dream Big America - Episode 13 - Sergio Marrero - "PLEXX"
Tuesday, Oct 08, 2013
Its Week 13 of Dream Big America! Sergio Marrero is our second contestant, pitching PLEXX; focused on developing a skill-training platform via mobile phones.
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Dream Big America - Episode 13 - Kyle Fitzgerald - "Life Equals"
Tuesday, Oct 08, 2013
Its Week 13 of Dream Big America! Starting off the second week of October, here is Kyle Fitzgerald of Life Equals; a one-to-one vitamin company that gives multivitamins to malnourished children for every one you purchase.
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Tuesday's AARP's Prime Time Focus
Tuesday, Oct 08, 2013
Today's Prime Time Focus highlights AARP's Youtube channel with George Takei.
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Monday's AARP's Prime Time Focus
Monday, Oct 07, 2013
Today's Prime Time Focus highlights how anyone and everyone can make a difference.
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Friday's AARP's Prime Time Focus
Friday, Oct 04, 2013
Today's Prime Time Focus highlights some natural remedies for everyday wear and tear.
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Dr. Ken's Weekly House Call
Thursday, Oct 03, 2013
Dr. Ken warns of a flesh-eating bacteria and where it lurks. Also, a new breast cancer drug gets approved.
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The Woman Making Ford Greener
Thursday, Oct 03, 2013
Dr. Deborah Mielewski leads an all-female team of engineers, the first to exhibit soy-based foam used in automotive seating. The foam is now used in every Ford vehicle and more than 75 percent of the headrests in North American autos. Hear how she has succeeded in the male-dominated worlds of science and automobiles.
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Thursday's AARP's Prime Time Focus
Thursday, Oct 03, 2013
Today's Prime Time Focus highlights some tips to help you save money.
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Wednesday's AARP's Prime Time Focus
Wednesday, Oct 02, 2013
Today's Prime Time Focus highlights some creative ways to save some money.
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Tuesday's AARP's Prime Time Focus
Tuesday, Oct 01, 2013
Today's Prime Time Focus highlights how what we buy affects our happiness.
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Monday's AARP's Prime Time Focus
Monday, Sep 30, 2013
Today's Prime Time Focus highlights how what you do with your money defines how happy you are.
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Friday's AARP's Prime Time Focus
Friday, Sep 27, 2013
Today's Prime Time Focus highlights how to be a good care giver.
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Dr. Ken's Weekly House Call
Thursday, Sep 26, 2013
Dr. Ken has an update on ObamaCare as the October 1 deadline approaches. Also, a groundbreaking advance and why a spouse can help you survive cancer.
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Travel Channel's Adam Richman
Thursday, Sep 26, 2013
You've seen him tackle mammoth food challenges in Travel Channel's Man vs. Food and Man vs. Food Nation. But now, Adam Richman wants to help you throw the best tailgate party on a budget.
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Thursday's AARP's Prime Time Focus
Thursday, Sep 26, 2013
Today's Prime Time Focus highlights hearing loss.
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Beware the Health Care Scams
Wednesday, Sep 25, 2013
With the new health care laws taking effect soon, lawyer Steven Weisman warns us of some new scams spreading designed to get your private medical information.
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Wednesday's AARP's Prime Time Focus
Wednesday, Sep 25, 2013
Today's Prime Time Focus highlights planning for retirement.
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Dream Big America - Episode 12 - ALL CONTESTANTS
Tuesday, Sep 24, 2013
Its Week 12 of Dream Big America! Now, hear all our contestants in order: Will Coatney (FANNECT.ME); Michael Bissette (Jar With a Twist); and Wesley LaPorte (PhoneSoap). VOTE!
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Dream Big America - Episode 12 - Pitch 3 - Wesley LaPorte - PhoneSoap
Tuesday, Sep 24, 2013
Its Week 12 of Dream Big America! Wesley LaPorte is our "cleanup" hitter (sorry!) with PhoneSoap; cellphone accessories that keep your phone germ-free and looking like new.
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Dream Big America - Episode 12 - Pitch 2 - Michael Bissette "Jar With a Twist"
Tuesday, Sep 24, 2013
Its Week 12 of Dream Big America! Say hello again to Michael Bissette, back again to promote "Jar With a Twist", which keeps the contents of a container at the top, and allows 100 percent content evacuation.
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Dream Big America - Episode 12 - Pitch 1 - Will Coately - FANNECT.ME
Tuesday, Sep 24, 2013
Its Week 12 of Dream Big America! Will Coatley is back to once again pitch FANNECT; an app that allows sports fans to connect and measure their fandom.
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Tuesday's AARP's Prime Time Focus
Tuesday, Sep 24, 2013
Today's Prime Time Focus provides some tips to help take care of your eyes.
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Monday's AARP's Prime Time Focus
Monday, Sep 23, 2013
Today's Prime Time Focus highlights various eye issues.
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Friday's AARP's Prime Time Focus
Friday, Sep 20, 2013
Today's Prime Time Focus highlights the fun of whitewater rafting.
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Dr. Ken's Weekly House Call
Thursday, Sep 19, 2013
Doctors 're-grow' a man's finger! Plus, an update on the consequences of e-cigarettes and how a blood test can find the cause of your illness.
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Susan Lucci
Thursday, Sep 19, 2013
One of the most famous faces in daytime TV belongs to Susan Lucci. Best know for her work as Erica Kane on All My Children, she can now be seen on Lifetime's Devious Maids. If you haven't seen the show, she explains what you need to know before watching Sunday's season finale.
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Thursday's AARP's Prime Time Focus
Thursday, Sep 19, 2013
Today's Prime Time Focus highlights how to meet someone you are compatible with.
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Wednesday's AARP's Prime Time Focus
Wednesday, Sep 18, 2013
Today's Prime Time Focus highlights the importance of good posture.
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Dream Big America Episode 11 - All Contestants
Tuesday, Sep 17, 2013
Can you believe it? Week 11 of Dream Big America! Listen to all three of our contestants from the Sept 17 show: Wesley LaPorte (PhoneSoap), Marci Harris (POPVOX) and Matt Reisman (Rachio).
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Dream Big America Episode 11 - Contestant 3: Matt Reisman "Rachio"
Tuesday, Sep 17, 2013
Can you believe it? Week 11 of Dream Big America! Our third pitch is "Rachio" from Matt Reisman. Imagine being able to control your lawn sprinkler via the Internet and a convenient smartphone app. Matt says that day is here now!
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Dream Big America Episode 11 - Contestant 2: Marci Harris
Tuesday, Sep 17, 2013
Can you believe it? Week 11 of Dream Big America! Pitch #2 comes from Marci Harris, promoting "POPVOX", an online advocacy and civic engagement platform, delivering public input to Congress in a format tailored to actionable policy decisions.
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Dream Big America Episode 11 - Contestant 1: Wesley LaPorte "PhoneSoap"
Tuesday, Sep 17, 2013
Can you believe it? Week 11 of Dream Big America! Today's first pitch comes from Wesley LaPorte for "PhoneSoap"; creating cellphone accessories that keep your phone germ-free and looking like new longer.
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Tuesday's AARP's Prime Time Focus
Tuesday, Sep 17, 2013
Today's Prime Time Focus highlights the differences between some famous brother pairings.
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Monday's AARP's Prime Time Focus
Monday, Sep 16, 2013
Today's Prime Time Focus highlights how you can find lower priced prescription drugs.
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True Blood's Robert Patrick
Friday, Sep 13, 2013
Actor Robert Patrick, from one of Roberta's favorite shows, True Blood, discusses his new film Jayne Mansfield's Car and his experience co-starring with Robert Duvall, Kevin Bacon and Billy Bob Thornton.
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AARP's Prime Time Focus
Friday, Sep 13, 2013
Today's Prime Time Focus highlights a few new acronyms you may not have heard before.
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Dr. Ken's Weekly House Call
Thursday, Sep 12, 2013
Dr. Ken shares news on a new flu vaccine for kids. Plus, parents, be aware of 'Molly' and her dangers. Also, news on depression and cancer.
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The Smartest Kids in the World and How They Got That Way
Thursday, Sep 12, 2013
Wanting to know what makes kids in other countries so smart, investigative reporter Amanda Ripley tracked three teenagers spending a year abroad to see what's so different about their educational approaches.
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AARP's Prime Time Focus
Thursday, Sep 12, 2013
Today's Prime Time Focus highlights a new book on the 1936 Olympics.
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AARP's Prime Time Focus
Wednesday, Sep 11, 2013
Today's Prime Time Focus highlights volunteerism on Sept 11th.
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Dream Big America - Episode 10 - All Contestants
Tuesday, Sep 10, 2013
Its Week 10 of Dream Big America! Listen to all three of this week's contestants: Michael Bissette (Jar With a Twist), Tomer Apert (FELT) and Phil Weiner (UrbnEarth)
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Dream Big America - Episode 10 - UrbnEarth
Tuesday, Sep 10, 2013
Its Week 10 of Dream Big America! Pitch #3 from Phil Weiner promotes "UrbnEarth", providing access to healthy foods in urban environments.
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Dream Big America - Episode 10 - Felt App
Tuesday, Sep 10, 2013
Its Week 10 of Dream Big America! Pitch #2 comes from Tomer Apert. Who doesn't like receiving handwritten cards in the mail? Seal, stamp and mail them now, through your iPad, with FELT!
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Dream Big America - Episode 10 - "Jar With a Twist
Tuesday, Sep 10, 2013
Its Week 10 of Dream Big America! Our first pitch comes from Michael Bissette, promoting "Jar With a Twist", which keeps the contents at the top, and allows 100 percent content evacuation.
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The Biggest Loser's Alison Sweeney
Tuesday, Sep 10, 2013
Soap actress and The Biggest Loser co-host Alison Sweeney is now a published author. She discusses her new work of fiction, The Star Attraction plus her busy career and life as a wife and mom.
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AARP's Prime Time Focus
Tuesday, Sep 10, 2013
Today's Prime Time Focus highlights some questions about Medicare.
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AARP's Prime Time Focus
Monday, Sep 09, 2013
Today's Prime Time Focus highlights the benefits of waiting to receive social security payments.
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Dr. Ken's Weekly House Call
Tuesday, Sep 03, 2013
There's a way to get early detection of lung cancer. Plus, the benefits of statins and out break of TB.
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Dream Big America - Episode 9 - ALL Contestants!
Tuesday, Sep 03, 2013
Its Week 9 of Dream Big America! In our first sports-themed competition, we listen back to all three of our contestants: Will Coatley for FANNECT, ReAnna Smith for the CHAHEATI, and Marco Franzoni for SPORTIFIK.
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Dream Big America - Episode 9 - Pitch 3 - Marco Franzoni - SPORTIFIK
Tuesday, Sep 03, 2013
Its Week 9 of Dream Big America! Marco Franzoni is our cleanup hitter this week, promoting SPORTIFIK, allowing amateur athletes and fans to organize and manage their sporting activities through a user-friendly one-stop mobile and web solution.
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Dream Big America - Episode 9 - Pitch 2 - ReAnna Smith - CHAHEATI
Tuesday, Sep 03, 2013
Its Week 9 of Dream Big America! ReAnna Smith is our second contestant, presenting the CHAHEATI; a heated chair for outdoor events. No more blankets and wraps for those fall outdoor sports and tailgating parties!
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Dream Big America - Episode 9 - Pitch 1 - Will Coately - FANNECT.ME
Tuesday, Sep 03, 2013
Its Week 9 of Dream Big America! Will Coatley pitches FANNECT; an app that allows sports fans to connect and measure their fandom, and we all know YOUR team has a better fan base than THEIR team, right?
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Dr. Ken's Weekly House Call
Thursday, Aug 29, 2013
The link between cancer and stress, plus an update on a PA girl who sued to get lung transplants and Linda Ronstadt's Parkinson's.
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Dream Big America - Episode 8 - Pitch 1 - Ryan O'Neal -QURATE
Tuesday, Aug 27, 2013
Its Week 8 of Dream Big America! Back again is Contestant #1, Ryan O'Neal for QURATE; a mobile-first iPhone application that helps you more easily communicate with each of your 30 closest relationships, no matter what social network they use. And half of the annual profits are given away to Compassions Services, an international humanitarian organization.
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Dream Big America - Episode 8 - Pitch 3 - Liz Morris, Sanitation Creations
Tuesday, Aug 27, 2013
Its Week 8 of Dream Big America! Contestant #3, Liz Morris is the creator of "Sanitation Creations", offering environmentally-friendly, hygienic sanitation solutions that are odorless, waterless, and economical; improving the comfort and cleanliness of portable toilets in the United States while working towards helping the 2.5 billion people around the world without access to adequate sanitation.
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Dream Big America - Episode 8 - Pitch 2 - Funlayo Alabi's Shea Radiance.
Tuesday, Aug 27, 2013
Its Week 8 of Dream Big America! Contestant #2, Funlayo Alabi has returned to once again pitch Shea Radiance; an eco-luxury beauty brand using shea butter as the key active ingredient. The shea butter is sourced directly from eight women-led cooperatives in Northern Nigeria and shipped to a Maryland facility where she formulates and manufactures natural-based hair and body care products.
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Dream Big America - Episode 8 - All Contestants
Tuesday, Aug 27, 2013
Its Week 8 of Dream Big America! Listen once again to all our contestants this week: Ryan O'Neal (Quartate), Funlayo Alibi (Shea Radiance) and Liz Morris (Sanitation Creations).
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Roger Earl - Foghat
Thursday, Aug 22, 2013
Interview with Roger Earl of Foghat
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AARP's Movie For Grown-Ups
Thursday, Aug 22, 2013
Today's Movie For Grown-Ups highlights a new release from south of the border.
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Dr. Ken's Weekly House Call
Thursday, Aug 22, 2013
VP Joe Biden's son has a medical procedure unusual for someone his age. Also, the link between hygiene and cancer.
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Dream Big America - Episode 7 - The Entire Show
Tuesday, Aug 20, 2013
It's Week 7 of Dream Big America, and here are all of this week's contestants, in order: Liz Morris (Sanitation Creations), Nathan Gibson (Bid on My Job), and Dawn Miracle (Hot Straw).
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Dream Big America - Episode 7 - Pitch3 - Dawn Miracle "Hot Straw"
Tuesday, Aug 20, 2013
HotStraws are the *only* straw made for hot coffee and tea. Reusable, BPA-free, dishwasher safe, and Made in the USA.
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Dream Big America - Episode 7 - Pitch 2 - Nathan Gibson "Bid on My Job"
Tuesday, Aug 20, 2013
Bid on My Job allows businesses to bid on jobs posted by consumers for specific services. Bidders can also be notified when new jobs are posted.
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Dream Big America - Episode 7 - Pitch 1 - Liz Morris "Sanitation Creations"
Tuesday, Aug 20, 2013
Sanitation Creations offers environmentally friendly and hygienic products such as the Dungaroo; a waterless, odorless and cost-efficient portable toilet (Pat. Pend.).
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The Muppet Movie Turns 35!
Thursday, Aug 15, 2013
The 35th anniversary edition of The Muppet Movie has just been released on Blu-ray along with the digitally re-mastered soundtrack. The man who co-wrote and produced the soundtrack, which won a Grammy, Paul Williams, joins us to discuss why The Muppets remain so popular decades later.
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Dr. Ken's Weekly House Call
Thursday, Aug 15, 2013
Dr. Ken explains how a 12-year old found herself infected with a 'brain-eating amoeba.'
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Food Network's Alton Brown
Wednesday, Aug 14, 2013
The face of Food Network, Alton Brown, formerly of Iron Chef America, The Next Iron Chef and Food Network Star is back with a new show, Cutthroat Kitchen. Hear how this show takes cooking competitions to a whole new level.
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Dream Big America - Episode 6 - The Entire Show
Tuesday, Aug 13, 2013
Listen to the entire 6th episode of Dream Big America, featuring Shea Radiance, Xergy Inc and Boosterville. Who will be the winner this time?
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Dream Big America - Episode 6 - Pitch 3: Funlayo, "Shea Radiance"
Tuesday, Aug 13, 2013
Dream Big America's third contestant this week is Funlayo, laying out details on Shea Radiance
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Dream Big America - Episode 6 - Pitch 2: Bamdad Bahar, "Xergy Inc."
Tuesday, Aug 13, 2013
Dream Big America's next contestant in Episode 6, Bamdad Bahar talking up Xergy,Inc.
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Dream Big America - Episode 6 - Pitch 1 - Pam Cooper, Boosterville
Tuesday, Aug 13, 2013
Dream Big America's first contestant this week - Pam Cooper, boosting "Boosterville" on the Doug Stephan Good Day Program.
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Is Everything Better With a Bag of Weed?
Friday, Aug 09, 2013
One of the most famous doctors, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, long an opponent of medical marijuana, says he is changing his tune. Dr. Gupta explains why he changed his mind.
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Vroom Vroom Vroom
Thursday, Aug 08, 2013
Finally, there's an alternative to the usual big car rental companies. David Eastes tells us about a company he started in his native Australia, called Vroom Vroom Vroom, and is now coming to the US!
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