Thu Jul 09, 2009

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Catherine Fisher - Netflix
This summer, Hollywood has caught sequel fever. With more than 10 movies having their second, third and fourth editions launching, getting caught up is a must for those who haven’t seen the preceeding films, or just need a refresher. This list includes such films as Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, Bruno, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and many more. Catherine Fisher is an entertainment expert who is uniquely qualified to give greater context to the summer of sequels, discuss the upcoming roster of films, what audiences should expect, as well as how to best prepare before seeing the sequels. Using studio-cleared film clips as a backdrop, Catherine can discuss each film in detail and offer oney-saving tips on how to enjoy movies this summer season without breaking the bank, including:

· Themed movie parties leading up to the sequel
· Movie-a-week program to get in gear for the main event
· Movie meet-ups on Facebook or Twitter fan groups

Steve Thomas - "Renovation Nation" Planet Green
Most widely recognized for his 14-year stint on television's most popular home improvement series, This Old House, "ultimate home enthusiast" Steve Thomas has expanded his expertise in the home renovation area to incorporate green practices. The green home building movement is unfolding in real time on each hour-long, information-packed episode of Renovation Nation, which answers the burning questions that every homeowner in America has about going green.

David Zuchowski - VP National Sales of Hyundai
On June 24, 2009, President Obama signed legislation known formally as the “Car Allowance Rebate System” (CARS) providing a $3,500 to $4,500 cash rebate when trading in an old gas guzzler for a new more fuel efficient model. And while the final details of the program and full benefits will not be available until July 24, Hyundai is accelerating its implementation by several weeks by backing dealerships with short-term cash advances -- making it the first auto maker to officially launch what has become affectionately known as the “Cash for Clunkers” program. Specifically, the government program offers $4,500 back on the purchase or lease of new vehicles that achieve 10 miles per gallon more than a trade-in car, or five miles per gallon or more than a trade-in light truck. Consumers can receive $3,500 for new vehicles that achieve between 4 to 9 miles per gallon more than a trade-in car, or 2 to 4 miles per gallon more than a trade-in light truck. According to Hyundai’s research in May as much as 11% of consumers – or 100,000 potential new car buyers – surveyed indicated they were delaying the purchase of a new car until the new legislation was enacted. The company launched the program now to get a jump on the competition, and is banking on the successes reported from similar programs in Europe and South America that fueled a dramatic increase in car sales. For example, the UK’s version has boosted orders for new cars by 60,000, helping to reduce the effects of the economic downturn which have dented demand. Additionally, “scrappage” programs in Western Europe have led to 500,000 additional passenger vehicles sold in the region from January through May 2009, according to recent analysis by R. L. Polk & Co.

Dr. Kenneth Duckworth - NAMI Medical Director
Ken Duckworth, M.D. serves as the medical director for NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. He is triple board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Adult, Child and Adolescent, and Forensic Psychiatry and has extensive experience in the public health arena. Dr. Duckworth is currently an Assistant Professor at Harvard University Medical School , and serves as a board member of the American Association of Community Psychiatrists. Dr. Duckworth has served as a school consultant for a decade and, in addition to his role with NAMI, works in community mental health with Vinfen Corporation in Boston as their Medical Director. Prior to joining NAMI in 2003, Dr. Duckworth served as Acting Commissioner of Mental Health and the Medical Director for Department of Mental Health of Massachusetts, as a psychiatrist on a Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) team, and Medical Director of the Massachusetts Mental Health Center . Dr. Duckworth attended the University of Michigan where he graduated with honors and Temple University School of Medicine where he was named to the medical honor society, AOA. While at Temple , he won awards for his work in psychiatry and neurology.

PLAY THAT SONG AGAIN - "Last Kiss" (J Frank Wilson & Cavaliers / Pearl Jam)
"Last Kiss" is a song that was written by Wayne Cochran in 1962 and originally performed by Wayne Cochran & the C.C. Riders, although their version of the song had little success. The song was later covered by J. Frank Wilson and the Cavaliers, Wednesday, Pearl Jam, and several international artists, all of whom had success with the song.

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