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On Tuesday, violinist Maria Bachmann of Trio Solisti chats with us. We preview Dominic Walsh Dance Theatre's Romeo & Juliet, along with a live performance of the score by Mercury Baroque. And Houston writers, Laurie Clements Lambeth & Greg Oaks, read us some of their work.
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A PERFECT MORNING
Today, a perfect morning. The University of Houston's College of Engineering presents this series about the machines that make our civilization run, and the people whose ingenuity created them.

  
No. 2255
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Serene in Venice
February 8, 2010    
by: St.John Flynn


Yes, that handsome chap in the ruff collar is me. Let me assure you that's not how I'm dressing most of the time here in Venice, but as the KUHF arts tour group members went to one of the famous Carnevale balls yesterday evening, mask and costume were obligatory. I chose this little number and now understand why ruff collars died out as a fashion statement a long time ago!
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KUHF-Arte Público Press Author of the Month: Stephanie Fetta
February 8, 2010    
by: Eric Ladau


Editor Stephanie Fetta has been selected as this month's KUHF/Arte Público Press Author of the Month. In the next installment of a series of monthly features, KUHF's Eric Ladau spoke with Ms. Fetta.
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Preview Screening of "Happy Tears"
February 15, 2010    
by: Jared Counts


KUHF and Roadside Attractions present a preview screening of Happy Tears on Monday, February 15th at 7:30 PM in the Angelika Film Center. Tickets are available at House of Coffee Beans on Bissonnet.
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Benvenuto a Venezia!
February 6, 2010    
by: St.John Flynn


Well, we've finally arrived in La Serenissima and are settling down for a few days of fun as Venice celebrates Carnevale and the squares and alleyways are filled with masked revelers.
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Andiamo a Venezia!
February 5, 2010    
by: St.John Flynn


The KUHF Arts Tour to the Venice Carnevale is about to get underway. St.John Flynn is hosting the tour and he's at Bush Intercontinental with 16 listeners about to depart for Frankfurt and then on to Venice.
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Music From The Movies,
Saturday, February 6th at 7pm


THE OSCAR NOMINATIONS...Walt Disney was a big winner for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in 1939.  In 2010, we've got five outstanding nominees for Best Original Score.  We'll hear music from Avatar, Fantastic Mr. Fox, The Hurt Locker, Sherlock Holmes, and Up!  In new reviews, Regina watches John Travolta channel Bruce Willis in From Paris With Love, and Jared considers love and war in Dear John.
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Houston Democrats Seek Statewide Support
February 9, 2010    
by: Laurie Johnson


The state's leading democratic candidates for governor used last night's debate as an opportunity to introduce themselves to voters. The two men — former Houston Mayor Bill White and Houston businessman Farouk Shami — exchanged ideas and asked for Texans to consider each of them as a positive change for the state. Laurie Johnson reports.
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Retooling the Space Program
February 8, 2010    
by: Pat Hernandez


NASA Administrator Charles Bolden is busy defining the direction of the space agency after the shuttle program is retired. The direction includes the future of employees at the Johnson Space Center. Pat Hernandez has more.
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City's Vehicle Fleet Includes Hundreds of Toyota's
February 8, 2010    
by: Bill Stamps


Many Toyota's owners are paying close attention to the Toyota recall situation, unsure if they should drive their cars or not. So imagine if you owned a couple hundred of the vehicles. The City of Houston owns more than 500 Prius Hybrids. Bill Stamps has more.
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Support System for Foster Care Alumni
February 8, 2010    
by: Pat Hernandez


More than 31 thousand children in Texas are in foster care. Who are they and what does their future hold? Foster care Alumni of America is an organization of people who've been through the system. Pat Hernandez talked to a couple of members living in Houston. He found that they share a bond as strong as in a biological family.
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Education Pioneers Brings Top Talent to Area Schools
February 8, 2010    
by: Rod Rice


A career in education usually evokes images of teachers or principals. But in reality there are many educational positions in areas like policy, law and business. Getting the best and brightest people to work in those areas is the mission of Education Pioneers; a national organization that just last month announced that Houston would be its seventh site. Rod Rice reports.
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Houstonians Set to Watch the Big Game
February 5, 2010    
by: Bill Stamps


This Sunday afternoon the Colts and Saints will battle it out in the biggest game of the year — the Super Bowl. Even though the Houston Texans aren't playing, Houstonians everywhere will be glued to their sets. Bill Stamps has the story.
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Democrats Debate for Governor
February 5, 2010    
by: Laurie Johnson


Democratic gubernatorial candidates Bill White and Farouk Shami will debate on Monday night. It's the only scheduled debate on the Democrats side heading into the March second primary. As Laurie Johnson reports — the two leading candidates will be on the attack — but not against each other.
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