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Dr. Philip Yosowitz chats about his new musical, “The Gold,” inspired by family members who survived the Holocaust. Musicologist Matthew Dirst gives us a preview of Ars Lyrica Houston’s next program, “When in Rome.” And we journey to Lawndale Art Center to visit new sculptures by Czech-born artist Hana Hillerova. > more about the front row

GREENER COMPUTING
Today, greener computing. The University of Houston presents this series about the machines that make our civilization run, and the people whose ingenuity created them.
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Surtitles at the Opera

Friday, June 15, 2007

Eric Skelly explores the ways that opera companies have worked to circumvent the language barrier, as well as the history and technology behind one of their more useful tools, the surtitle.
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Music From The Movies,
Friday July 4th at 7pm

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY! Regina Scruggs features Will Smith (pictured) this week! Hancock opens on Wednesday and we’re betting it’s another “Independence Day” hit for the Fresh Prince. We give you the word on Ellen Page’s new movie, The Tracey Fragments. Jared’s got a review of the DVD of Drillbit Taylor, and Regina reviews the DVD of Mandingo and also continues her survey of all the James Bond movies with From Russia With Love and Goldfinger.
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Preview Screening of "Gonzo: The Life and Works of Hunter S. Thompson"

Thursday, June 26, 2008
by: Jared Counts

KUHF and Magnolia Pictures present a preview screening of Gonzo: The Life and Works of Hunter S. Thompson, on Wednesday, July 2nd at 7:30 PM in the Landmark River Oaks Theater. Tickets are available at the House of Coffee Beans.
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“Average American” Poses One Question to Country’s Leaders

4 July 2008
by: Pat Hernandez

While most of us celebrate July fourth with a day off, eating hot dogs and celebrating with fireworks, one woman takes her patriotism a bit more seriously. She embarked on a journey seeking the answer to one question.
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WWII Veteran Recognized for Outstanding Service

Thursday, 3rd July 2008
by: Laurie Johnson

It's been 63 years since WWII, but just this week one Houston Veteran was recognized for his combat service. The 86-year-old vet flew more than 20 combat missions over Japan. Laurie Johnson reports.
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Refuse to Blow? Cops Say They’ll Draw Blood Instead

3 July 2008 by: Jack Williams

Intoxicated drivers who refuse to take breath tests or field sobriety tests this weekend could find themselves giving impromptu blood samples. Dubbed a "no-refusal weekend", law enforcement in Harris, Galveston, and Brazoria counties will use a variety of legal resources to prove their cases against drunk drivers. Jack Williams reports.
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Area Teachers Head to Space Camp

3 July 2008
by: Rod Rice

Seven area teachers will find out what it's like training to be an astronaut. Rod Rice reports they are part of the Boeing Educators to Space Camp Program.
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Get More Sun

2 July 2008
by: Laurie Johnson

If you're an average American adult, or child, there's a good chance you're not getting enough vitamin D. Research shows fifty to sixty percent of Americans are vitamin D deficient. Laurie Johnson has more.
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Texas School Kids Fail Statewide Fitness Test

2 July 2008
by: Pat Hernandez

Texas kids are out of shape. And The older they get, the worse they become. That is according to the first statewide physical fitness test of public schoolchildren. Pat Hernandez tells us the findings are evidence that more physical exercise in schools is in order.
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New Ft. Bend/TMC Park & Ride

2 July 2008
by: Rod Rice

Fort Bend County moves to reduce highway congestion and help residents facing high fuel costs. Rod Rice reports the county will start running Park-and-Ride routes to the Texas Medical Center.
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Houston Leads in Wind Energy Use

1 July 2008
by: Laurie Johnson

As of today, the city of Houston now uses wind energy for twenty-five percent of its energy consumption. That means the city is the largest municipal consumer of wind energy in the nation. Laurie Johnson has more.
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