North Gate Radio http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr A production of the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:36:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 North Gate Radio is a weekly radio show produced by the Graduate School of Journalism at UC Berkeley. Everything you hear is created by students in J275. A production of the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism. no © () () 1440 A production of the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism. No no http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/powered_by_podpress.jpg North Gate Radio http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr 144 144 Over and Under http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/2009/04/30/over-and-under/ http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/2009/04/30/over-and-under/#comments Thu, 30 Apr 2009 07:48:46 +0000 ian http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/?p=943
Today our theme is "Over and Under." Parts of the Bay Area that aren’t at eye level. For this week’s show, most of our reporters go under. We’ll follow the trail of a real estate broker who got in over his head, and the people who went under because of it. We’ll talk about why black environmentalists fly under the radar, and meet a straight-A student who has to lay low. Since all our reporters went under, your hosts decided to go over. Hear what our anchors, Linsay and Noah found out about rock-climbers and overtone singing, all coming up on North Gate Radio.

Today’s producer was Casey Miner. The assistant producer was Elizabeth Shemaria. Our studio engineer was Vianna Davila. The anchors were Noah Buhayar and Linsay Rousseau Burnett. Our executive producer is Ben Manilla. And the web producer was Ian Sherr.

Music from today's broadcast included:

"What Sarah Said" by Death Cab for Cutie
>> Audio samples from Plagasul (arpegio2.wav) and Corsica_S (Shivvle.aif)

Going Under in San Francisco Real Estate

Last week, a report came out showing that more Californians had defaulted on their mortgages in the first three months of the year than at any time in the last two decades. Nicholas Kusnetz looks at what can happen when one San Francisco real estate developer goes under.

Download link: Here

For more information, read the San Francisco Chronicle story, Mortgage defaults hit record in state, Bay Area

And UC Berkeley's very own MissionLoc@l's story, Valencia Real Estate Shows a Faint Pulse.

A talk with Carolyn Finney about race and environment

First Lady Michelle Obama became a hero to America’s foodies when she decided to plant a vegetable garden at the White House. But the image of a black woman growing her food wasn’t one you see every day. Emma Brown sat down with Berkeley professor Carolyn Finney to talk about why our culture thinks the outdoors is only for white people.

Download link: Here

To read a profile of Dr. Finney, visit the UC Berkeley website here.

And to read more about the incredible accomplishments of planetwalker John Francis, visit the grist article about him, here.

You can also visit Francis's web site, here.

Underground Student

Every year 65,000 undocumented youth graduate from American high schools. For those who go on to higher education, they are challenged to navigate the university system without legal status. Jude Joffe-Block has this report.

Download link: Here

To learn more about Underground Undergrads, visit the UCLA blog, here.

Upside down indoors

If your exercise routine seems a little monotonous, then maybe you should consider a hobby that lets you go over and under and maybe even sideways. The Berkeley Ironworks is not only a fully size fitness gym, but has over 20,000 square feet of various climbing terrain. Linsay Rousseau Burnett talks with a few people who use the convenience of indoor climbing to stay fit and sane.

Download link: Here


Siriji Lamenzo is halfway through her 41st climb


People "bouldering"


People "bouldering"

Singing From the Inner-Asian Steppe

For hundreds of years, nomadic herders in Siberia have invoked their natural environment through throat singing. It's a kind of music rich with overtones. Northgate Radio's Noah Buhayar recently sat down with Robbie Beahrs, a graduate student from UC Berkeley's Music Department, to learn about this vocal tradition.

Download link: Here


Robbie Beahrs uses several computer tools to help visualize the music he studies. In this sonogram of a Kargyraa, a throat singing vocalization from Tuva, the horizontal bands represent the overtones above the drone that the singer is vocalizing. The singer selectively filters out some and allows others to become prominent. The darker lines represent what we hear as a melody.


Listen to Robbie discuss the recording that this sonogram depicts.

Secret Cupcakes

A warehouse in San Francisco's Mission District holds an unusual treat. And people are finding out about it. Amanda Dyer has the story.

Download link: Here


Jasmine de Lung prepares a cupcake tray for eager customers.

For more information, visit the Jasmine Rae Bakery's website, here.

]]> http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/2009/04/30/over-and-under/feed/ 0 Today our theme is "Over and Under." Parts of the Bay Area that aren’t at eye level. For this week’s show, most of our reporters go under. We’ll follow the trail of a real estate broker who got in over his head, and the people who went under because of it. We’ll talk about why black environmentalists fly under the radar, and meet a straight-A student who has to lay low. Since all our reporters went under, your hosts decided to go over. Hear what our anchors, Linsay and Noah found out about rock-climbers and overtone singing, all coming up on North Gate Radio. Today’s producer was Casey Miner. The assistant producer was Elizabeth Shemaria. Our studio engineer was Vianna Davila. The anchors were Noah Buhayar and Linsay Rousseau Burnett. Our executive producer is Ben Manilla. And the web producer was Ian Sherr. Music from today's broadcast included: "What Sarah Said" by Death Cab for Cutie >> Audio samples from Plagasul (arpegio2.wav) and Corsica_S (Shivvle.aif) Going Under in San Francisco Real Estate Last week, a report came out showing that more Californians had defaulted on their mortgages in the first three months of the year than at any time in the last two decades. Nicholas Kusnetz looks at what can happen when one San Francisco real estate developer goes under. Download link: Here For more information, read the San Francisco Chronicle story, Mortgage defaults hit record in state, Bay Area And UC Berkeley's very own MissionLoc@l's story, Valencia Real Estate Shows a Faint Pulse. A talk with Carolyn Finney about race and environment First Lady Michelle Obama became a hero to America’s foodies when she decided to plant a vegetable garden at the White House. But the image of a black woman growing her food wasn’t one you see every day. Emma Brown sat down with Berkeley professor Carolyn Finney to talk about why our culture thinks the outdoors is only for white people. Download link: Here To read a profile of Dr. Finney, visit the UC Berkeley website here. And to read more about the incredible accomplishments of planetwalker John Francis, visit the grist article about him, here. You can also visit Francis's web site, here. Underground Student Every year 65,000 undocumented youth graduate from American high schools. For those who go on to higher education, they are challenged to navigate the university system without legal status. Jude Joffe-Block has this report. Download link: Here To learn more about Underground Undergrads, visit the UCLA blog, here. Upside down indoors If your exercise routine seems a little monotonous, then maybe you should consider a hobby that lets you go over and under and maybe even sideways. The Berkeley Ironworks is not only a fully size fitness gym, but has over 20,000 square feet of various climbing terrain. Linsay Rousseau Burnett talks with a few people who use the convenience of indoor climbing to stay fit and sane. Download link: Here Siriji Lamenzo is halfway through her 41st climb People "bouldering" People "bouldering" Singing From the Inner-Asian Steppe For hundreds of years, nomadic herders in Siberia have invoked their natural environment through throat singing. It's a kind of music rich with overtones. Northgate Radio's Noah Buhayar recently sat down with Robbie Beahrs, a graduate student from UC Berkeley's Music Department, to learn about this vocal tradition. Download link: Here Robbie Beahrs uses several computer tools to help visualize the music he studies. In this sonogram of a Kargyraa, a throat singing vocalization from Tuva, the horizontal bands represent the overtones above the drone that the singer is vocalizing. The singer selectively filters out some and allows others to become prominent. The darker lines represent what we hear as a melody. Listen to Robbie discuss the recording that this sonogram depicts. Secret Cupcakes A warehouse in San Francisco's Mission District holds an unusual treat. And people are finding out [...] Today our theme is "Over and Under." Parts of the Bay Area that aren’t at eye level. For this week’s show, most of our reporters go under. We’ll follow the trail of a real estate broker who got in over his head, and the people who went under [...] 29:58 Today our theme is "Over and Under." Parts of the Bay Area that arenrsquo;t at eye level. For this weekrsquo;s show, most of our reporters ... Today our theme is "Over and Under." Parts of the Bay Area that arenrsquo;t at eye level. For this weekrsquo;s show, most of our reporters go under. Wersquo;ll follow the trail of a real estate broker who got in over his head, and the people who went under because of it. Wersquo;ll talk about why black environmentalists fly under the radar, and meet a straight-A student who has to lay low. Since all our reporters went under, your hosts decided to go over. Hear what our anchors, Linsay and Noah found out about rock-climbers and overtone singing, all coming up on North Gate Radio. Todayrsquo;s producer was Casey Miner. The assistant producer was Elizabeth Shemaria. Our studio engineer was Vianna Davila. The anchors were Noah Buhayar and Linsay Rousseau Burnett. Our executive producer is Ben Manilla. And the web producer was Ian Sherr. Music from today's broadcast included: "What Sarah Said" by Death Cab for Cutie Audio samples from Plagasul (arpegio2.wav) and Corsica_S (Shivvle.aif) Going Under in San Francisco Real Estate Last week, a report came out showing that more Californians had defaulted on their mortgages in the first three months of the year than at any time in the last two decades. Nicholas Kusnetz looks at what can happen when one San Francisco real estate developer goes under. [audio:http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/kusnetz_goingunder.mp3] Download link: Here For more information, read the San Francisco Chronicle story, Mortgage defaults hit record in state, Bay Area And UC Berkeley's very own MissionLoc@l's story, Valencia Real Estate Shows a Faint Pulse. A talk with Carolyn Finney about race and environment First Lady Michelle Obama became a hero to Americarsquo;s foodies when she decided to plant a vegetable garden at the White House. But the image of a black woman growing her food wasnrsquo;t one you see every day. Emma Brown sat down with Berkeley professor Carolyn Finney to talk about why our culture thinks the outdoors is only for white people. [audio:http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/finney2.mp3] Download link: Here To read a profile of Dr. Finney, visit the UC Berkeley website here. And to read more about the incredible accomplishments of planetwalker John Francis, visit the grist article about him, here. You can also visit Francis's web site, here. Underground Student Every year 65,000 undocumented youth graduate from American high schools. For those who go on to higher education, they are challenged to navigate the university system without legal status. Jude Joffe-Block has this report. [audio:http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/undergroundstudent_jjb.mp3] Download link: Here To learn more about Underground Undergrads, visit the UCLA blog, here. Upside down indoors If your exercise routine seems a little monotonous, then maybe you should consider a hobby that lets you go over and under and maybe even sideways. The Berkeley Ironworks is not only a fully size fitness gym, but has over 20,000 square feet of various climbing terrain. Linsay Rousseau Burnett talks with a few people who use the convenience of indoor climbing to stay fit and sane. [audio:http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/climbingrousseauburnett.mp3] Download link: Here Siriji Lamenzo is halfway through her 41st climb People "bouldering" People "bouldering" Singing From the Inner-Asian Steppe For hundreds of years, nomadic herders in Siberia have invoked their natural environment through throat singing. It's a kind of music rich with overtones. Northgate Radio's Noah Buhayar recently sat down with Robbie Beahrs, a graduate student from UC Berkeley's Music Department, to learn about this vocal tradition. [audio:http:... Uncategorized no No Destruction http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/2009/04/22/destruction/ http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/2009/04/22/destruction/#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:16:58 +0000 ian http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/?p=912
Today's show is about Destruction. We’ll enter a virtual world where technology is minimizing battlefield destruction. And while typing might not kill you, too much time in front of a computer is damaging the health of one online reporter. One husband and wife duo spend plenty of time outside and show us how battling robots can be fun and educational. All that and more, on North Gate Radio.

Today’s show was produced by Linsay Rousseau Burnett. The executive producer was Ben Manilla. Our engineer was Vianna Davila, and the webmaster was Ian Sherr. The anchors were Fernando Gallo and Elizabeth Shemaria.

Engineering Destruction

Silicon Valley may be known for gadgets like iPhones and internet companies like Google, but the Defense Industry quietly brings in billions of dollars to create technologies for the battlefield. Reporter Karen Weise talked with a Silicon Valley engineer who creates virtual simulations of combat. It’s part physics, part video games… all with the goal of making vehicles stronger, lighter, and safer against battlefield destruction.

Download link: Here


Senior Modeling and Simulation Engineer Christopher Johnson stands at the control station in the 3D dome.


BAE's 3D dome.


Renderings of the Bradley Fighting Vehicle in the 3D dome.


BAE's 2D dome has a crew station simulator to enable the experience of driving combat vehicles.

Media Job Gone? Try the Blogging Life

Here at the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism, we're constantly thinking about the future of journalism. Newspapers have shed more than eight thousand jobs so far in 2009, according to the Web site Paper Cuts. And the prospects for magazines, radio, and TV are not rosy either, as advertising revenue dries up.

One bright spot in the news business these days is online media. Blogs and news Web sites have been adding positions or, at least, holding on to their current employees. What does today’s journalist look like? Northgate Radio’s Noah Buhayar finds out about the life of a tech blogger in San Francisco.

Download link: Here

Click here to read Anthony Ha's work at VentureBeat.

The Red Tide

A conversation with Dr. Raphael Kudela about a study he conducted in the Monterey Bay.

Download link: Here

To learn more about the Monterey Bay red tide study, visit their webpage, >here.


This is the organism that strips away the waterproof material on the birds' feathers, causing them to freeze to death. (Courtesy of Raphael Kudela).

Oakland Budget Showdown

This year, the city of Oakland faces an $83 million budget deficit. City officials are holding town hall meetings across the city to ask citizens what they want to cut.

Download link: Here

Take the Oakland Budget Challenge! Create your own city budget, and see what kinds of issues Oakland faces, here.

Belief in Destruction

Most religions form their own beliefs about destruction. Nicholas Kusnetz speaks with an Adventist pastor about destruction and the day of atonement.

Download link: Here

For more information, visit the Adventist Church site, here.

And the Wikipedia page on Adventism, here.

Robots!

RoboGames is the world’s largest robot competition, and Wired has called it one of the best North American geek fests. In mid-June, the annual event will draw hundreds of contestants and thousands of spectators to San Francisco’s Fort Mason. At RoboGames, Combat is the biggest attraction. Reporter Angela Kilduff visited producers David Calkins and Simone Davalos at their Marin County home to find out more.

Download link: Here


David Calkins and Simone Davalos watch a humanoid robot try to fly at Maker Faire. Courtesy of Scott Beale / Laughing Squid


Simone. Courtesy of Scott Beale / Laughing Squid


David. Courtesy of Scott Beale / Laughing Squid


Cuteness. Courtesy of Scott Beale / Laughing Squid


Courtesy of Scott Beale / Laughing Squid


Courtesy of Scott Beale / Laughing Squid

RoboGames 2009 takes place June 12-14. To find out more, visit their website, here.

For more hot bot on bot action, go to Simone Davalos' blog, Suicide Bots, here.

]]> http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/2009/04/22/destruction/feed/ 0 Today's show is about Destruction. We’ll enter a virtual world where technology is minimizing battlefield destruction. And while typing might not kill you, too much time in front of a computer is damaging the health of one online reporter. One husband and wife duo spend plenty of time outside and show us how battling robots can be fun and educational. All that and more, on North Gate Radio. Today’s show was produced by Linsay Rousseau Burnett. The executive producer was Ben Manilla. Our engineer was Vianna Davila, and the webmaster was Ian Sherr. The anchors were Fernando Gallo and Elizabeth Shemaria. Engineering Destruction Silicon Valley may be known for gadgets like iPhones and internet companies like Google, but the Defense Industry quietly brings in billions of dollars to create technologies for the battlefield. Reporter Karen Weise talked with a Silicon Valley engineer who creates virtual simulations of combat. It’s part physics, part video games… all with the goal of making vehicles stronger, lighter, and safer against battlefield destruction. Download link: Here Senior Modeling and Simulation Engineer Christopher Johnson stands at the control station in the 3D dome. BAE's 3D dome. Renderings of the Bradley Fighting Vehicle in the 3D dome. BAE's 2D dome has a crew station simulator to enable the experience of driving combat vehicles. Media Job Gone? Try the Blogging Life Here at the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism, we're constantly thinking about the future of journalism. Newspapers have shed more than eight thousand jobs so far in 2009, according to the Web site Paper Cuts. And the prospects for magazines, radio, and TV are not rosy either, as advertising revenue dries up. One bright spot in the news business these days is online media. Blogs and news Web sites have been adding positions or, at least, holding on to their current employees. What does today’s journalist look like? Northgate Radio’s Noah Buhayar finds out about the life of a tech blogger in San Francisco. Download link: Here Click here to read Anthony Ha's work at VentureBeat. The Red Tide A conversation with Dr. Raphael Kudela about a study he conducted in the Monterey Bay. Download link: Here To learn more about the Monterey Bay red tide study, visit their webpage, here. This is the organism that strips away the waterproof material on the birds' feathers, causing them to freeze to death. (Courtesy of Raphael Kudela). Oakland Budget Showdown This year, the city of Oakland faces an $83 million budget deficit. City officials are holding town hall meetings across the city to ask citizens what they want to cut. Download link: Here Take the Oakland Budget Challenge! Create your own city budget, and see what kinds of issues Oakland faces, here. Belief in Destruction Most religions form their own beliefs about destruction. Nicholas Kusnetz speaks with an Adventist pastor about destruction and the day of atonement. Download link: Here For more information, visit the Adventist Church site, here. And the Wikipedia page on Adventism, here. Robots! RoboGames is the world’s largest robot competition, and Wired has called it one of the best North American geek fests. In mid-June, the annual event will draw hundreds of contestants and thousands of spectators to San Francisco’s Fort Mason. At RoboGames, Combat is the biggest attraction. Reporter Angela Kilduff visited producers David Calkins and Simone Davalos at their Marin County home to find out more. Download link: Here David Calkins and Simone Davalos watch a humanoid robot try to fly at Maker Faire. Courtesy of Scott Beale / Laughing Squid Simone. Courtesy of Scott Beale / Laughing Squid David. Courtesy of Scott Beale / Laughing Squid Cuteness. Courtesy of Scott Beale / Laughing Squid Courtesy of Scott Beale / Laughing Squid Courtesy of Scott Beale / Laughing Squid RoboGames 2009 takes place June 12-14. To find out more, visit their website, [...] Today's show is about Destruction. We’ll enter a virtual world where technology is minimizing battlefield destruction. And while typing might not kill you, too much time in front of a computer is damaging the health of one online reporter. One [...] 30:03 Today's show is about Destruction. Wersquo;ll enter a virtual world where technology is minimizing battlefield destruction. And while typing might not kill you, too ... Today's show is about Destruction. Wersquo;ll enter a virtual world where technology is minimizing battlefield destruction. And while typing might not kill you, too much time in front of a computer is damaging the health of one online reporter. One husband and wife duo spend plenty of time outside and show us how battling robots can be fun and educational. All that and more, on North Gate Radio. Todayrsquo;s show was produced by Linsay Rousseau Burnett. The executive producer was Ben Manilla. Our engineer was Vianna Davila, and the webmaster was Ian Sherr. The anchors were Fernando Gallo and Elizabeth Shemaria. Engineering Destruction Silicon Valley may be known for gadgets like iPhones and internet companies like Google, but the Defense Industry quietly brings in billions of dollars to create technologies for the battlefield. Reporter Karen Weise talked with a Silicon Valley engineer who creates virtual simulations of combat. Itrsquo;s part physics, part video gameshellip; all with the goal of making vehicles stronger, lighter, and safer against battlefield destruction. [audio:http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/simulation_engineer.mp3] Download link: Here Senior Modeling and Simulation Engineer Christopher Johnson stands at the control station in the 3D dome. BAE's 3D dome. Renderings of the Bradley Fighting Vehicle in the 3D dome. BAE's 2D dome has a crew station simulator to enable the experience of driving combat vehicles. Media Job Gone? Try the Blogging Life Here at the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism, we're constantly thinking about the future of journalism. Newspapers have shed more than eight thousand jobs so far in 2009, according to the Web site Paper Cuts. And the prospects for magazines, radio, and TV are not rosy either, as advertising revenue dries up. One bright spot in the news business these days is online media. Blogs and news Web sites have been adding positions or, at least, holding on to their current employees. What does todayrsquo;s journalist look like? Northgate Radiorsquo;s Noah Buhayar finds out about the life of a tech blogger in San Francisco. [audio:http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/blogger.mp3] Download link: Here Click here to read Anthony Ha's work at VentureBeat. The Red Tide A conversation with Dr. Raphael Kudela about a study he conducted in the Monterey Bay. [audio:http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/red_tide_final_1.mp3] Download link: Here To learn more about the Monterey Bay red tide study, visit their webpage, here. This is the organism that strips away the waterproof material on the birds' feathers, causing them to freeze to death. (Courtesy of Raphael Kudela). Oakland Budget Showdown This year, the city of Oakland faces an $83 million budget deficit. City officials are holding town hall meetings across the city to ask citizens what they want to cut. [audio:http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/cm_budgetfinal.mp3] Download link: Here Take the Oakland Budget Challenge! Create your own city budget, and see what kinds of issues Oakland faces, here. Belief in Destruction Most religions form their own beliefs about destruction. Nicholas Kusnetz speaks with an Adventist pastor about destruction and the day of atonement. [audio:http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/kusnetz_adventist.mp3] Download link: Here For more information, visit the Adventist Church site, here. And the Wikipedia page on Adventism, here. Robots! RoboGames is the worldrsquo;s largest robot competition, and Wired has called it one of the best North American geek fests. In mid-June, the annual event will draw hundreds of contestants and t... Podcasts no No Waking Up http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/2009/04/16/waking-up/ http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/2009/04/16/waking-up/#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:35:14 +0000 ian http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/?p=877
Today's show is about Waking Up. It’s that painful part of the day so many of us wish we could snooze through. But it can also be a moment of spiritual awakening. The next half hour will feature eye opening stories from around the Bay Area. We’ll here from an artist who’s waking up the beauty in everyday life. We’ll visit with some folks who wake their inner beauty through dance. And we’ll learn about the history of alarm clocks, including one we’re probably better off without.

Before We Could "Snooze:" A Historic Take on Alarm Clocks

Alarm clocks must be one of more hated objects in our homes, but they help get us up and going each morning. How did these dreaded buzzers come to be? Reporter Karen Weise talked with Dorian Clair, who's been repairing antique clocks for over half a century.

Download link: Here


This German beer hall clock plays a different tune every hour as a reminder to get a new glass of beer.

Waking up college students in a different way.

There are a lot of different ways to wake someone up. There's the traditional alarm clock approach, the cold shower, or the extra cup of coffee. But InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, a national evangelical organization, is rousing college students in a different way: using the teachings of Jesus. Last year, 32,000 students were involved in the evangelical organization’s chapters on college campuses across the country, and, according to the organization's web site, 2142 students professed their faith in Jesus and Savior and Lord for the first time last year. Reporter Claire Trageser went to check out Berkeley’s chapter.

Download link: Here


Image courtesy of Bootsmalone design.

For more information, visit the International InterVarsity web site, here.

And the Berkeley chapter's web site, here.

Additional interview clips from Erina Kim, the leader of one of Berkeley's InterVarsity chapters:

Divine Dancers

Some dancers find a deep connection between dance and religion. Reporter Elizabeth Shemaria learns how that connection helps dancers wake-up to a belief in a higher power.

Download link: Here


Carla DeSola, photo by Beverly Hall, courtesy of Carla DeSola


Angela Yarber in Carla DeSola's dance studio, courtesy of Angela Yarber


Danielle Woermann teaching a Nia class, photo by Elizabeth Shemaria


Danielle Woermann's Nia class, photo by Elizabeth Shemaria

Betting on Casinos

In hard times, people come up with creative solutions. Reporter Angela Kilduff talked to some homeless people who are waking up far from where they started. Instead of sleeping on the streets, they're napping on buses that take them to casinos far from San Francisco.

Download link: Here

Sanmo Travel is one of the companies that takes San Franciscans to casinos in California and Nevada. For more information about these services, visit their website, here.

For more information about issues surrounding San Francisco's homeless, follow the Coalition on Homelessness' blog, Street Sheet, visit its website, here.

]]> http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/2009/04/16/waking-up/feed/ 1 Today's show is about Waking Up. It’s that painful part of the day so many of us wish we could snooze through. But it can also be a moment of spiritual awakening. The next half hour will feature eye opening stories from around the Bay Area. We’ll here from an artist who’s waking up the beauty in everyday life. We’ll visit with some folks who wake their inner beauty through dance. And we’ll learn about the history of alarm clocks, including one we’re probably better off without. Before We Could "Snooze:" A Historic Take on Alarm Clocks Alarm clocks must be one of more hated objects in our homes, but they help get us up and going each morning. How did these dreaded buzzers come to be? Reporter Karen Weise talked with Dorian Clair, who's been repairing antique clocks for over half a century. Download link: Here This German beer hall clock plays a different tune every hour as a reminder to get a new glass of beer. Waking up college students in a different way. There are a lot of different ways to wake someone up. There's the traditional alarm clock approach, the cold shower, or the extra cup of coffee. But InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, a national evangelical organization, is rousing college students in a different way: using the teachings of Jesus. Last year, 32,000 students were involved in the evangelical organization’s chapters on college campuses across the country, and, according to the organization's web site, 2142 students professed their faith in Jesus and Savior and Lord for the first time last year. Reporter Claire Trageser went to check out Berkeley’s chapter. Download link: Here Image courtesy of Bootsmalone design. For more information, visit the International InterVarsity web site, here. And the Berkeley chapter's web site, here. Additional interview clips from Erina Kim, the leader of one of Berkeley's InterVarsity chapters: Divine Dancers Some dancers find a deep connection between dance and religion. Reporter Elizabeth Shemaria learns how that connection helps dancers wake-up to a belief in a higher power. Download link: Here Carla DeSola, photo by Beverly Hall, courtesy of Carla DeSola Angela Yarber in Carla DeSola's dance studio, courtesy of Angela Yarber Danielle Woermann teaching a Nia class, photo by Elizabeth Shemaria Danielle Woermann's Nia class, photo by Elizabeth Shemaria Betting on Casinos In hard times, people come up with creative solutions. Reporter Angela Kilduff talked to some homeless people who are waking up far from where they started. Instead of sleeping on the streets, they're napping on buses that take them to casinos far from San Francisco. Download link: Here Sanmo Travel is one of the companies that takes San Franciscans to casinos in California and Nevada. For more information about these services, visit their website, here. For more information about issues surrounding San Francisco's homeless, follow the Coalition on Homelessness' blog, Street Sheet, visit its website, here. Today's show is about Waking Up. It’s that painful part of the day so many of us wish we could snooze through. But it can also be a moment of spiritual awakening. The next half hour will feature eye opening stories from around the Bay Area. [...] 30:33 Today's show is about Waking Up. Itrsquo;s that painful part of the day so many of us wish we could snooze through. But it can ... Today's show is about Waking Up. Itrsquo;s that painful part of the day so many of us wish we could snooze through. But it can also be a moment of spiritual awakening. The next half hour will feature eye opening stories from around the Bay Area. Wersquo;ll here from an artist whorsquo;s waking up the beauty in everyday life. Wersquo;ll visit with some folks who wake their inner beauty through dance. And wersquo;ll learn about the history of alarm clocks, including one wersquo;re probably better off without. Before We Could "Snooze:" A Historic Take on Alarm Clocks Alarm clocks must be one of more hated objects in our homes, but they help get us up and going each morning. How did these dreaded buzzers come to be? Reporter Karen Weise talked with Dorian Clair, who's been repairing antique clocks for over half a century. [audio:http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/clocks.mp3] Download link: Here This German beer hall clock plays a different tune every hour as a reminder to get a new glass of beer. Waking up college students in a different way. There are a lot of different ways to wake someone up. There's the traditional alarm clock approach, the cold shower, or the extra cup of coffee. But InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, a national evangelical organization, is rousing college students in a different way: using the teachings of Jesus. Last year, 32,000 students were involved in the evangelical organizationrsquo;s chapters on college campuses across the country, and, according to the organization's web site, 2142 students professed their faith in Jesus and Savior and Lord for the first time last year. Reporter Claire Trageser went to check out Berkeleyrsquo;s chapter. [audio:http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/trageser_intervarsity.mp3] Download link: Here Image courtesy of Bootsmalone design. For more information, visit the International InterVarsity web site, here. And the Berkeley chapter's web site, here. Additional interview clips from Erina Kim, the leader of one of Berkeley's InterVarsity chapters: [audio:http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/erina_kim_audio1.mp3] [audio:http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/erina_kim_audio2.mp3] Divine Dancers Some dancers find a deep connection between dance and religion. Reporter Elizabeth Shemaria learns how that connection helps dancers wake-up to a belief in a higher power. [audio:http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/shemaria_dance.mp3] Download link: Here Carla DeSola, photo by Beverly Hall, courtesy of Carla DeSola Angela Yarber in Carla DeSola's dance studio, courtesy of Angela Yarber Danielle Woermann teaching a Nia class, photo by Elizabeth Shemaria Danielle Woermann's Nia class, photo by Elizabeth Shemaria Betting on Casinos In hard times, people come up with creative solutions. Reporter Angela Kilduff talked to some homeless people who are waking up far from where they started. Instead of sleeping on the streets, they're napping on buses that take them to casinos far from San Francisco. [audio:http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/kilduff_casinobus.mp3] Download link: Here Sanmo Travel is one of the companies that takes San Franciscans to casinos in California and Nevada. For more information about these services, visit their website, here. For more information about issues surrounding San Francisco's homeless, follow the Coalition on Homelessness' blog, Street Sheet, visit its website, here. Podcasts no No Movement http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/2009/04/08/movement/ http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/2009/04/08/movement/#comments Thu, 09 Apr 2009 06:47:00 +0000 ian http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/?p=813
Today's show is about Movement. We’ll hear from one Berkeley student who’s going the extra mile – well, more like fifty extra miles. And as the car sharing movement picks up speed, we’ll find out about some of its growing pains. We’ll also learn about the benefits of laughter yoga from its giddy practitioners. That and much more, this week, on North Gate Radio!

The producer of today's show was Angela Kilduff. Our executive producer was Ben Manilla. The assistant producer was Nick Kusnetz. The anchors were Fernando Gallo and Amanda Dyer. The engineer was Rina Palta. The webmaster is Ian Sherr.

Raw Food on the Move

Though wheatgrass, sprouts, and cheese made of cashews might not be everyone's idea of a feast, the raw food movement seems to be alive and thriving. Last month, the vegan raw food restaurant, Cafe Gratitude, moved into Oakland and opened its sixth location there. Reporter Jude Joffe-Block sat down with Cafe Gratitude owner, Matthew Engelhart, to find out more about the movement to consume un-cooked food.

Download link: Here


One of the restaurant's most popular dishes, I am Sensational, a live pizza with hempseed basil pesto, olive tapenade and cashew ricotta.


Cafe Gratitude owner, Matthew Engelhart

To view Cafe Gratitude's menu, visit their website, here.

Typical college student or ultrarunner?

Lindsay King, a junior at UC Berkeley, takes her movement to the extreme. She runs 10 hours every weekend, and competes regularly in 50 or 100-mile ultramarathons. During her most recent race on Saturday, April 4, King tried to run 50 miles in 11 hours. Did she make it? Reporter Claire Trageser files this report.

Download link: Here

For more information on the American 50 Endurance Run, visit their website, here.

Laughter Yoga

People get together for all sorts of reasons. They gather to mourn and celebrate, eat and drink together, look at art and listen to music. In groups, they, they walk, run and bike. They knit wool hats and sew intricate quilts. But getting together for the express purpose of laughing? They do that too. Emma Brown reports from a laughter club in Oakland, California.

Download link: Here

You can reach laughter leader and lifecoach Annie Goglia online, and you can sign up here for notices about laughter club meetings. To see a video of Annie in action, check out the video at the bottom of this page.

Here's a video of Dr. Madan Kataria, laughter yoga's creator, and his Web site, which is chock full of laughter trends and information.

Car Sharing Rolls on Through Recession

The recession may be causing Americans to hold onto their cars longer and resist buying a new set of wheels. But a growing number of people are opting out of owning a car all together. Car sharing services like Zipcar and City Car Share signing up thousands of Bay Area residents and adding new cars to their fleets. All that enthusiasm has caused a few growing pains and some awkward encounters. Noah Buhayar has our story.

Download link: Here

To learn more about the environmental and transportation impacts of City Car Share in the Bay Area, check out
this study (PDF) from the Institute of Urban and Regional Development at UC Berkeley.

Sail Away

The story of a couple who lives life on the water, from Casey Miner.

Download link: Here


A photo of Ed and Anne courtesy of East Brother Light Station.

Moving Music

Peter Maybarduk is a singer songwriter. His movements around the world give his music life. Linsay Rousseau Burnett recently caught up with him in Washington, DC.

Download link: Here

To buy Peter Maybarduk's music go to his website, here.

To buy his music through the Apple iTunes Store or Amazon MP3 store, search for "Maybarduk."






Find Peter on the internet, here

Essential Action, Access to Medicine Project, here.

]]> http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/2009/04/08/movement/feed/ 0 Today's show is about Movement. We’ll hear from one Berkeley student who’s going the extra mile – well, more like fifty extra miles. And as the car sharing movement picks up speed, we’ll find out about some of its growing pains. We’ll also learn about the benefits of laughter yoga from its giddy practitioners. That and much more, this week, on North Gate Radio! The producer of today's show was Angela Kilduff. Our executive producer was Ben Manilla. The assistant producer was Nick Kusnetz. The anchors were Fernando Gallo and Amanda Dyer. The engineer was Rina Palta. The webmaster is Ian Sherr. Raw Food on the Move Though wheatgrass, sprouts, and cheese made of cashews might not be everyone's idea of a feast, the raw food movement seems to be alive and thriving. Last month, the vegan raw food restaurant, Cafe Gratitude, moved into Oakland and opened its sixth location there. Reporter Jude Joffe-Block sat down with Cafe Gratitude owner, Matthew Engelhart, to find out more about the movement to consume un-cooked food. Download link: Here One of the restaurant's most popular dishes, I am Sensational, a live pizza with hempseed basil pesto, olive tapenade and cashew ricotta. Cafe Gratitude owner, Matthew Engelhart To view Cafe Gratitude's menu, visit their website, here. Typical college student or ultrarunner? Lindsay King, a junior at UC Berkeley, takes her movement to the extreme. She runs 10 hours every weekend, and competes regularly in 50 or 100-mile ultramarathons. During her most recent race on Saturday, April 4, King tried to run 50 miles in 11 hours. Did she make it? Reporter Claire Trageser files this report. Download link: Here For more information on the American 50 Endurance Run, visit their website, here. Laughter Yoga People get together for all sorts of reasons. They gather to mourn and celebrate, eat and drink together, look at art and listen to music. In groups, they, they walk, run and bike. They knit wool hats and sew intricate quilts. But getting together for the express purpose of laughing? They do that too. Emma Brown reports from a laughter club in Oakland, California. Download link: Here You can reach laughter leader and lifecoach Annie Goglia online, and you can sign up here for notices about laughter club meetings. To see a video of Annie in action, check out the video at the bottom of this page. Here's a video of Dr. Madan Kataria, laughter yoga's creator, and his Web site, which is chock full of laughter trends and information. Car Sharing Rolls on Through Recession The recession may be causing Americans to hold onto their cars longer and resist buying a new set of wheels. But a growing number of people are opting out of owning a car all together. Car sharing services like Zipcar and City Car Share signing up thousands of Bay Area residents and adding new cars to their fleets. All that enthusiasm has caused a few growing pains and some awkward encounters. Noah Buhayar has our story. Download link: Here To learn more about the environmental and transportation impacts of City Car Share in the Bay Area, check out this study (PDF) from the Institute of Urban and Regional Development at UC Berkeley. Sail Away The story of a couple who lives life on the water, from Casey Miner. Download link: Here A photo of Ed and Anne courtesy of East Brother Light Station. Moving Music Peter Maybarduk is a singer songwriter. His movements around the world give his music life. Linsay Rousseau Burnett recently caught up with him in Washington, DC. Download link: Here To buy Peter Maybarduk's music go to his website, here. To buy his music through the Apple iTunes Store or Amazon MP3 store, search for "Maybarduk." Find Peter on the internet, here Essential Action, Access to Medicine Project, here. Today's show is about Movement. We’ll hear from one Berkeley student who’s going the extra mile – well, more like fifty extra miles. And as the car sharing movement picks up speed, we’ll find out about some of its growing pains. We’ll [...] 30:42 Today's show is about Movement. Wersquo;ll hear from one Berkeley student whorsquo;s going the extra mile ndash; well, more like fifty extra miles. And ... Today's show is about Movement. Wersquo;ll hear from one Berkeley student whorsquo;s going the extra mile ndash; well, more like fifty extra miles. And as the car sharing movement picks up speed, wersquo;ll find out about some of its growing pains. Wersquo;ll also learn about the benefits of laughter yoga from its giddy practitioners. That and much more, this week, on North Gate Radio! The producer of today's show was Angela Kilduff. Our executive producer was Ben Manilla. The assistant producer was Nick Kusnetz. The anchors were Fernando Gallo and Amanda Dyer. The engineer was Rina Palta. The webmaster is Ian Sherr. Raw Food on the Move Though wheatgrass, sprouts, and cheese made of cashews might not be everyone's idea of a feast, the raw food movement seems to be alive and thriving. Last month, the vegan raw food restaurant, Cafe Gratitude, moved into Oakland and opened its sixth location there. Reporter Jude Joffe-Block sat down with Cafe Gratitude owner, Matthew Engelhart, to find out more about the movement to consume un-cooked food. [audio:http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/joffeblock_gratitude.mp3] Download link: Here One of the restaurant's most popular dishes, I am Sensational, a live pizza with hempseed basil pesto, olive tapenade and cashew ricotta. Cafe Gratitude owner, Matthew Engelhart To view Cafe Gratitude's menu, visit their website, here. Typical college student or ultrarunner? Lindsay King, a junior at UC Berkeley, takes her movement to the extreme. She runs 10 hours every weekend, and competes regularly in 50 or 100-mile ultramarathons. During her most recent race on Saturday, April 4, King tried to run 50 miles in 11 hours. Did she make it? Reporter Claire Trageser files this report. [audio:http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/trageser-ultramarathon.mp3] Download link: Here For more information on the American 50 Endurance Run, visit their website, here. Laughter Yoga People get together for all sorts of reasons. They gather to mourn and celebrate, eat and drink together, look at art and listen to music. In groups, they, they walk, run and bike. They knit wool hats and sew intricate quilts. But getting together for the express purpose of laughing? They do that too. Emma Brown reports from a laughter club in Oakland, California. [audio:http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/emma_laughter.mp3] Download link: Here You can reach laughter leader and lifecoach Annie Goglia online, and you can sign up here for notices about laughter club meetings. To see a video of Annie in action, check out the video at the bottom of this page. Here's a video of Dr. Madan Kataria, laughter yoga's creator, and his Web site, which is chock full of laughter trends and information. Car Sharing Rolls on Through Recession The recession may be causing Americans to hold onto their cars longer and resist buying a new set of wheels. But a growing number of people are opting out of owning a car all together. Car sharing services like Zipcar and City Car Share signing up thousands of Bay Area residents and adding new cars to their fleets. All that enthusiasm has caused a few growing pains and some awkward encounters. Noah Buhayar has our story. [audio:http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/buhayar-carshare.mp3] Download link: Here To learn more about the environmental and transportation impacts of City Car Share in the Bay Area, check out this study (PDF) from the Institute of Urban and Regional Development at UC Berkeley. Sail Away The story of a couple who lives life on the water, from Casey Miner. [audio:http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/lighthouse_final.mp3] Download link: Here A photo of Ed and Ann... Uncategorized no No On the Edge http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/2009/04/02/on-the-edge/ http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/2009/04/02/on-the-edge/#comments Thu, 02 Apr 2009 07:58:07 +0000 ian http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/?p=728
Today's show is about living, working and experiencing life on the egde. We'll meet a professional forager whose new wild-foods cooperative is the first of its kind. We’ll hear about struggling Central Valley farmers and the communities that depend on them. And we’ll explore the rise of Bollywood and go digging in the neighbors’ trash.

The producer of today's show was Emma Brown. Our executive producer was Ben Manilla. The assistant producer was Angela Kilduff. The anchors were Claire Trageser and Karen Weise. The engineer was Vianna Davila. The webmaster is Ian Sherr.

Music used in this broadcast include:

"Ecstasy" by Rusted Root
"How Am I Different" by Bettye Lavette
"As Cold As It Gets" by Patty Griffin
"Livin' on the Edge" by Aerosmith
"Take Me Out to the Ball Game" by the Goo Goo Dolls

Life and the Landfill

Casey Miner explores the edge between our most intimate habits and the things we cast away.

Download link: Here





Hear Paulo de Souza describe some of the hairier aspects of his roadkill habit:

From Forest to Table, A San Francisco Foodie Brings Wild Food to Your Kitchen

California has a reputation for being on the cutting edge of any trend. In this piece, Nicholas Kusnetz visits the newest offshoot of a movement that got its start here in Berkeley back in the 70s.

Download link: Here

Miner's lettuce tastes a bit like spinach.

Rabins picks miner's lettuce in an undisclosed San Francisco park.

Coastal cliffs offer a different bounty.

Rabins stuffs wild radish greens into a plastic bag for the next day's CSF box.

For more information, visit:

ForageSF: http://foragesf.com/

and read SF Weekly's Article on Iso Rabins: here.

Living on the edge of civilization

Author Peter Rock (http://www.peterrockproject.com/) is reading from his new novel, "My Abandonment," at 7 pm on Thursday, April 2 in Green Apple Books in San Francisco. His book is based on the true story of a father and 12-year-old daughter who lived secretly for four years in Portland Oregon's Forest Park. Forest Park is about eight miles long and is actually the largest urban reserve in the country, so the father-daughter pair were able to build a small hut and a garden without anyone noticing. Then, in 2004, they were discovered by a back-country runner. After being checked out by the police, they were set up with a home and the father was given a job on a nearby horse farm. They disappeared again a few weeks layer, and haven't been seen since. Northgate Radio reporter Claire Trageser brings us this interview with Peter Rock.

Download link: Here


Photo courtesy of The Peter Rock Project.

Listen to Mr. Rock read more from his book:





Prospects Dry Up for Central Valley Farming Towns

A three-year drought and an ailing economy is putting farmers across California's Central Valley on edge. Northgate Radio's Noah Buhayar traveled to Fresno County to find how one community is holding up.

For more information about the water crisis and its effect on the Central Valley, read the most recent newsletter (PDF) from the Giannini Foundation of Agricultural Economics at the University of California.

Download link: Here

Jose Ramirez, city manager of Firebaugh, worked the phones to bring attention to his community's problems.

Berta Lopez works at El Buen Comer, a Mexican Restaurant in Firebaugh. She says fewer customers are coming into eat.

Steve Malanca, general manager of Thomaston Tractor Company, a John Deere Dealership, says his company is feeling the pinch of the water crisis, too.


Many farmers in western Fresno County are turning to well water to keep their almond trees alive this year, because the federal government has restricted pumping from the California Aqueduct.


This field will grow tomatoes this year using ground water. Several other fields surrounding Firebaugh have been left fallow, or were planted with a cover crop.

all photos by Armand Emamdjomeh

Bollywood theater beats out mainstream multiplexes

The City of Fremont is a bedroom community of Silicon Valley. Even though it’s a city of a quarter million people, as of early March there’s no mainstream movie theater in town. Now the only big theater is Naz8, whose eight screens show only Bollywood films. Reporter Karen Weise discovers how something seemingly fringe can actually outlast the mainstream.

Download link: Here






Getting Richmond baseball back on its feet

Arson fires put the baseball and softball seasons at Richmond High School in a tough situation. Fernando Gallo reports on how the community rallied around Richmond High and made a big difference.

Download link: Here

If you would like to donate to Richmond High's baseball or softball programs, please contact Athletic Director Darrin Zaragoza at 510-459-4594 or darrinzaragoza (at) yahoo (dot) com

]]> http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/2009/04/02/on-the-edge/feed/ 1 Today's show is about living, working and experiencing life on the egde. We'll meet a professional forager whose new wild-foods cooperative is the first of its kind. We’ll hear about struggling Central Valley farmers and the communities that depend on them. And we’ll explore the rise of Bollywood and go digging in the neighbors’ trash. The producer of today's show was Emma Brown. Our executive producer was Ben Manilla. The assistant producer was Angela Kilduff. The anchors were Claire Trageser and Karen Weise. The engineer was Vianna Davila. The webmaster is Ian Sherr. Music used in this broadcast include: "Ecstasy" by Rusted Root "How Am I Different" by Bettye Lavette "As Cold As It Gets" by Patty Griffin "Livin' on the Edge" by Aerosmith "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" by the Goo Goo Dolls Life and the Landfill Casey Miner explores the edge between our most intimate habits and the things we cast away. Download link: Here Hear Paulo de Souza describe some of the hairier aspects of his roadkill habit: From Forest to Table, A San Francisco Foodie Brings Wild Food to Your Kitchen California has a reputation for being on the cutting edge of any trend. In this piece, Nicholas Kusnetz visits the newest offshoot of a movement that got its start here in Berkeley back in the 70s. Download link: Here Miner's lettuce tastes a bit like spinach. Rabins picks miner's lettuce in an undisclosed San Francisco park. Coastal cliffs offer a different bounty. Rabins stuffs wild radish greens into a plastic bag for the next day's CSF box. For more information, visit: ForageSF: http://foragesf.com/ and read SF Weekly's Article on Iso Rabins: here. Living on the edge of civilization Author Peter Rock (http://www.peterrockproject.com/) is reading from his new novel, "My Abandonment," at 7 pm on Thursday, April 2 in Green Apple Books in San Francisco. His book is based on the true story of a father and 12-year-old daughter who lived secretly for four years in Portland Oregon's Forest Park. Forest Park is about eight miles long and is actually the largest urban reserve in the country, so the father-daughter pair were able to build a small hut and a garden without anyone noticing. Then, in 2004, they were discovered by a back-country runner. After being checked out by the police, they were set up with a home and the father was given a job on a nearby horse farm. They disappeared again a few weeks layer, and haven't been seen since. Northgate Radio reporter Claire Trageser brings us this interview with Peter Rock. Download link: Here Photo courtesy of The Peter Rock Project. Listen to Mr. Rock read more from his book: Prospects Dry Up for Central Valley Farming Towns A three-year drought and an ailing economy is putting farmers across California's Central Valley on edge. Northgate Radio's Noah Buhayar traveled to Fresno County to find how one community is holding up. For more information about the water crisis and its effect on the Central Valley, read the most recent newsletter (PDF) from the Giannini Foundation of Agricultural Economics at the University of California. Download link: Here Jose Ramirez, city manager of Firebaugh, worked the phones to bring attention to his community's problems. Berta Lopez works at El Buen Comer, a Mexican Restaurant in Firebaugh. She says fewer customers are coming into eat. Steve Malanca, general manager of Thomaston Tractor Company, a John Deere Dealership, says his company is feeling the pinch of the water crisis, too. Many farmers in western Fresno County are turning to well water to keep their almond trees alive this year, because the federal government has restricted pumping from the California Aqueduct. This field will grow tomatoes this year using ground water. Several other fields surrounding Firebaugh have been left fallow, or were planted with a cover crop. all photos by Armand Emamdjomeh Bollywood theater beats out mainstream multiplexes [...] Today's show is about living, working and experiencing life on the egde. We'll meet a professional forager whose new wild-foods cooperative is the first of its kind. We’ll hear about struggling Central Valley farmers and the communities that [...] 30:49 Today's show is about living, working and experiencing life on the egde. We'll meet a professional forager whose new wild-foods cooperative is the first of ... Today's show is about living, working and experiencing life on the egde. We'll meet a professional forager whose new wild-foods cooperative is the first of its kind. Wersquo;ll hear about struggling Central Valley farmers and the communities that depend on them. And wersquo;ll explore the rise of Bollywood and go digging in the neighborsrsquo; trash. The producer of today's show was Emma Brown. Our executive producer was Ben Manilla. The assistant producer was Angela Kilduff. The anchors were Claire Trageser and Karen Weise. The engineer was Vianna Davila. The webmaster is Ian Sherr. Music used in this broadcast include: "Ecstasy" by Rusted Root "How Am I Different" by Bettye Lavette "As Cold As It Gets" by Patty Griffin "Livin' on the Edge" by Aerosmith "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" by the Goo Goo Dolls Life and the Landfill Casey Miner explores the edge between our most intimate habits and the things we cast away. [audio:http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/miner_trashfinal.mp3] Download link: Here Hear Paulo de Souza describe some of the hairier aspects of his roadkill habit: [audio:http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/paulo_webextra.mp3] From Forest to Table, A San Francisco Foodie Brings Wild Food to Your Kitchen California has a reputation for being on the cutting edge of any trend. In this piece, Nicholas Kusnetz visits the newest offshoot of a movement that got its start here in Berkeley back in the 70s. [audio:http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/kunetz_foraging.mp3] Download link: Here Miner's lettuce tastes a bit like spinach. Rabins picks miner's lettuce in an undisclosed San Francisco park. Coastal cliffs offer a different bounty. Rabins stuffs wild radish greens into a plastic bag for the next day's CSF box. For more information, visit: ForageSF: http://foragesf.com/ and read SF Weekly's Article on Iso Rabins: here. Living on the edge of civilization Author Peter Rock (http://www.peterrockproject.com/) is reading from his new novel, "My Abandonment," at 7 pm on Thursday, April 2 in Green Apple Books in San Francisco. His book is based on the true story of a father and 12-year-old daughter who lived secretly for four years in Portland Oregon's Forest Park. Forest Park is about eight miles long and is actually the largest urban reserve in the country, so the father-daughter pair were able to build a small hut and a garden without anyone noticing. Then, in 2004, they were discovered by a back-country runner. After being checked out by the police, they were set up with a home and the father was given a job on a nearby horse farm. They disappeared again a few weeks layer, and haven't been seen since. Northgate Radio reporter Claire Trageser brings us this interview with Peter Rock. [audio:http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/trageseroneononeinterview.mp3] Download link: Here Photo courtesy of The Peter Rock Project. Listen to Mr. Rock read more from his book: [audio:http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/clip_1.mp3] [audio:http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/clip_2.mp3] [audio:http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/clip_3.mp3] Prospects Dry Up for Central Valley Farming Towns A three-year drought and an ailing economy is putting farmers across California's Central Valley on edge. Northgate Radio's Noah Buhayar traveled to Fresno County to find how one community is holding up. For more information about the water crisis and its effect on the Central Valley, read the most recent newsletter (PDF) from the Giannini Foundation of Agricultural Economics at the University of Califor... Uncategorized no No Evolution http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/2009/03/31/evolution/ http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/2009/03/31/evolution/#comments Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:10:28 +0000 ian http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/?p=709
Today's show is about evolution. We'll learn about how alligators are gentle lovers, while otters are aggressive mates. We'll also hear a special discussion about faith, brought on after Barack Obama's inauguration. We'll learn about new government laws regarding the future of television. We'll stop and take a look at the Mullet, and we'll try to talk about the evolution of the German language--in Switzerland.

The producer of today's show was Adelaide Chen. Our executive producer was Peter Finch. The assistant producer was Paul Gackle. The anchors were Shaleece Haas and Kristine Wong. The engineer was Rina Palta. The webmaster is Ian Sherr.

Animal Amore

We all know that animals do it, but does it surprise anyone that alligators are gentle lovers and otters are aggressive? Kristine Wong ventures to the Oakland Zoo to get a closer look into the secret sex lives of animals.

Download link: Here


Two boy bats enjoying each other's company. Could this lead to more?


Tour guide Felicia Walker dressed to celebrate animal love.


A male Panamanian Golden Frog attached to a female's back so he can be the first to fertilize her eggs.


Tour participants observing the bats screech and play.

For more information, visit the Oakland Zoo.

Obama's Nod to Athiests

Barack Obama’s inauguration marked many firsts. But for one minority population, it was the president’s mention of people without faith that caused them to take notice. Shaleece Haas brings us the story.

Download link: Here

Evolution from Analog to Digital TV

In two months, TV stations nationwide will shut down their analog transmitters and broadcast only using a digital signal. In the Bay Area, Asian households without cable are lagging slightly behind Latinos and blacks in preparing for the digital transition. Adelaide Chen reports.

Download link: Here


Antennas won't work without a digital converter box after June 12. Chinatown seniors may be cut off to news in their native language such as KTSF Channel 26.


Self Help for the Elderly provides assistance on how to obtain and set up the digital converter box.


Without cable or satellite, San Francisco's hills and tall buildings are a challenge for short digital waves.

The Mullet: an Evolution

Whether you adore it or despise it, the mullet has been a longstanding tradition in American culture. Paul Gackle chats up Sheila Chickee about her website documenting the evolution of the mullet from rednecks to rockstars.

Download link: Here

The Living Language of Swiss-German

Before leaving for Switzerland over break, reporter Linnea Edmeier brushed up on her German. But as she sat down to dinner with friends in Zurich, she faced what many feel is the biggest challenge when traveling in Switzerland--how to speak Swiss-German.

Download link: Here


Christian Herzog and Andreas Mühlemann discuss Swiss-German at the Crazy Cow Restaurant Zurich, Switzerland.

]]> http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/2009/03/31/evolution/feed/ 1 Today's show is about evolution. We'll learn about how alligators are gentle lovers, while otters are aggressive mates. We'll also hear a special discussion about faith, brought on after Barack Obama's inauguration. We'll learn about new government laws regarding the future of television. We'll stop and take a look at the Mullet, and we'll try to talk about the evolution of the German language--in Switzerland. The producer of today's show was Adelaide Chen. Our executive producer was Peter Finch. The assistant producer was Paul Gackle. The anchors were Shaleece Haas and Kristine Wong. The engineer was Rina Palta. The webmaster is Ian Sherr. Animal Amore We all know that animals do it, but does it surprise anyone that alligators are gentle lovers and otters are aggressive? Kristine Wong ventures to the Oakland Zoo to get a closer look into the secret sex lives of animals. Download link: Here Two boy bats enjoying each other's company. Could this lead to more? Tour guide Felicia Walker dressed to celebrate animal love. A male Panamanian Golden Frog attached to a female's back so he can be the first to fertilize her eggs. Tour participants observing the bats screech and play. For more information, visit the Oakland Zoo. Obama's Nod to Athiests Barack Obama’s inauguration marked many firsts. But for one minority population, it was the president’s mention of people without faith that caused them to take notice. Shaleece Haas brings us the story. Download link: Here Evolution from Analog to Digital TV In two months, TV stations nationwide will shut down their analog transmitters and broadcast only using a digital signal. In the Bay Area, Asian households without cable are lagging slightly behind Latinos and blacks in preparing for the digital transition. Adelaide Chen reports. Download link: Here Antennas won't work without a digital converter box after June 12. Chinatown seniors may be cut off to news in their native language such as KTSF Channel 26. Self Help for the Elderly provides assistance on how to obtain and set up the digital converter box. Without cable or satellite, San Francisco's hills and tall buildings are a challenge for short digital waves. The Mullet: an Evolution Whether you adore it or despise it, the mullet has been a longstanding tradition in American culture. Paul Gackle chats up Sheila Chickee about her website documenting the evolution of the mullet from rednecks to rockstars. Download link: Here The Living Language of Swiss-German Before leaving for Switzerland over break, reporter Linnea Edmeier brushed up on her German. But as she sat down to dinner with friends in Zurich, she faced what many feel is the biggest challenge when traveling in Switzerland--how to speak Swiss-German. Download link: Here Christian Herzog and Andreas Mühlemann discuss Swiss-German at the Crazy Cow Restaurant Zurich, Switzerland. Today's show is about evolution. We'll learn about how alligators are gentle lovers, while otters are aggressive mates. We'll also hear a special discussion about faith, brought on after Barack Obama's inauguration. We'll learn about new [...] 26:27 Today's show is about evolution. We'll learn about how alligators are gentle lovers, while otters are aggressive mates. We'll also hear a special discussion ... Today's show is about evolution. We'll learn about how alligators are gentle lovers, while otters are aggressive mates. We'll also hear a special discussion about faith, brought on after Barack Obama's inauguration. We'll learn about new government laws regarding the future of television. We'll stop and take a look at the Mullet, and we'll try to talk about the evolution of the German language--in Switzerland. The producer of today's show was Adelaide Chen. Our executive producer was Peter Finch. The assistant producer was Paul Gackle. The anchors were Shaleece Haas and Kristine Wong. The engineer was Rina Palta. The webmaster is Ian Sherr. Animal Amore We all know that animals do it, but does it surprise anyone that alligators are gentle lovers and otters are aggressive? Kristine Wong ventures to the Oakland Zoo to get a closer look into the secret sex lives of animals. [audio:http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/animalamore_5min.mp3] Download link: Here Two boy bats enjoying each other's company. Could this lead to more? Tour guide Felicia Walker dressed to celebrate animal love. A male Panamanian Golden Frog attached to a female's back so he can be the first to fertilize her eggs. Tour participants observing the bats screech and play. For more information, visit the Oakland Zoo. Obama's Nod to Athiests Barack Obamarsquo;s inauguration marked many firsts. But for one minority population, it was the presidentrsquo;s mention of people without faith that caused them to take notice. Shaleece Haas brings us the story. [audio:http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/haas_atheism.mp3] Download link: Here Evolution from Analog to Digital TV In two months, TV stations nationwide will shut down their analog transmitters and broadcast only using a digital signal. In the Bay Area, Asian households without cable are lagging slightly behind Latinos and blacks in preparing for the digital transition. Adelaide Chen reports. [audio:http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/chen_digitaltv.mp3] Download link: Here Antennas won't work without a digital converter box after June 12. Chinatown seniors may be cut off to news in their native language such as KTSF Channel 26. Self Help for the Elderly provides assistance on how to obtain and set up the digital converter box. Without cable or satellite, San Francisco's hills and tall buildings are a challenge for short digital waves. The Mullet: an Evolution Whether you adore it or despise it, the mullet has been a longstanding tradition in American culture. Paul Gackle chats up Sheila Chickee about her website documenting the evolution of the mullet from rednecks to rockstars. [audio:http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/gackle_mullet.mp3] Download link: Here The Living Language of Swiss-German Before leaving for Switzerland over break, reporter Linnea Edmeier brushed up on her German. But as she sat down to dinner with friends in Zurich, she faced what many feel is the biggest challenge when traveling in Switzerland--how to speak Swiss-German. [audio:http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/edmeier_gruezi.mp3] Download link: Here Christian Herzog and Andreas Muuml;hlemann discuss Swiss-German at the Crazy Cow Restaurant Zurich, Switzerland. Podcasts no No Cars http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/2009/03/19/cars/ http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/2009/03/19/cars/#comments Fri, 20 Mar 2009 05:13:17 +0000 ian http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/?p=628
This week’s show is about Cars. We'll talk about the people who can’t live without them and the people who might like to. We’ll follow a toll collector. We’ll also meet racing fanatics. And you'll hear from people who have anything but a mundane commute.

The producer of today's show was Amanda Dyer. Our executive producer was Ben Manilla. The assistant producer was Emma Brown. The anchors were Angela Kilduff and Casey Miner. The engineer was Vianna Davila. The webmaster is Ian Sherr.

Music from this show includes:

The Distance, Cake
Cutting Crew, (I Just) Died in Your Arms
Money, Pink Floyd
Lovely Rita, The Beatles
The Distance, Cake
Cutting Crew, (I Just) Died in Your Arms

Parking Enforcement Chronicles

Parking in Berkeley can be tough. Once you find a spot, you have to avoid tickets for streets sweeping, residential zones, or expired meters. But could it be even tougher to be the one handing out all those parking tickets? Jude Joffe-Block reports

Download link: Here

Want to learn more about parking in Berkeley and how to avoid tickets? Check out this page.

And you can find your very own copy of the DMV handbook here.

A Need For Speed

Some People Just Love Cars. Reporter Elizabeth Shemaria takes us to Fremont to meet car fanatics and their rides.

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Le Mans Karting's website: here.

Club Sportiva's website: here.









Riding with Strangers

The ins and outs of Casual Carpool

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For more information, visit the Casual Carpool website, here.




The lives of toll collectors

Toll collectors may take $4 from you everyday, but do you really know anything else about them?

Download link: Here

A toll worker's story that didn't make the cut:
"Life isn't all bad on the bridge. Renata Merritt tells the story about how she met somebody special."

Cab Talk with Author Tim Keefe

Reporter Angela Kilduff recently hitched a ride with Tim Keefe. His part time job gives him plenty of material for his recent book, Cab Talk: Voices From the Back Seat of a San Francisco Taxi. She caught up with him while he was driving a cab. His book is available at City Lights and Modern Times.

Download link: Here

Learn more about Cab Talk and Keefe's other projects on his web site, here.


]]> http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/2009/03/19/cars/feed/ 1 This week’s show is about Cars. We'll talk about the people who can’t live without them and the people who might like to. We’ll follow a toll collector. We’ll also meet racing fanatics. And you'll hear from people who have anything but a mundane commute. The producer of today's show was Amanda Dyer. Our executive producer was Ben Manilla. The assistant producer was Emma Brown. The anchors were Angela Kilduff and Casey Miner. The engineer was Vianna Davila. The webmaster is Ian Sherr. Music from this show includes: The Distance, Cake Cutting Crew, (I Just) Died in Your Arms Money, Pink Floyd Lovely Rita, The Beatles The Distance, Cake Cutting Crew, (I Just) Died in Your Arms Parking Enforcement Chronicles Parking in Berkeley can be tough. Once you find a spot, you have to avoid tickets for streets sweeping, residential zones, or expired meters. But could it be even tougher to be the one handing out all those parking tickets? Jude Joffe-Block reports Download link: Here Want to learn more about parking in Berkeley and how to avoid tickets? Check out this page. And you can find your very own copy of the DMV handbook here. A Need For Speed Some People Just Love Cars. Reporter Elizabeth Shemaria takes us to Fremont to meet car fanatics and their rides. Download link: Here Le Mans Karting's website: here. Club Sportiva's website: here. Riding with Strangers The ins and outs of Casual Carpool Download link: Here For more information, visit the Casual Carpool website, here. The lives of toll collectors Toll collectors may take $4 from you everyday, but do you really know anything else about them? Download link: Here A toll worker's story that didn't make the cut: "Life isn't all bad on the bridge. Renata Merritt tells the story about how she met somebody special." Cab Talk with Author Tim Keefe Reporter Angela Kilduff recently hitched a ride with Tim Keefe. His part time job gives him plenty of material for his recent book, Cab Talk: Voices From the Back Seat of a San Francisco Taxi. She caught up with him while he was driving a cab. His book is available at City Lights and Modern Times. Download link: Here Learn more about Cab Talk and Keefe's other projects on his web site, here. This week’s show is about Cars. We'll talk about the people who can’t live without them and the people who might like to. We’ll follow a toll collector. We’ll also meet racing fanatics. And you'll hear from people who have anything but a [...] 30:20 This weekrsquo;s show is about Cars. We'll talk about the people who canrsquo;t live without them and the people who might like to. Wersquo;ll follow ... This weekrsquo;s show is about Cars. We'll talk about the people who canrsquo;t live without them and the people who might like to. Wersquo;ll follow a toll collector. Wersquo;ll also meet racing fanatics. And you'll hear from people who have anything but a mundane commute. The producer of today's show was Amanda Dyer. Our executive producer was Ben Manilla. The assistant producer was Emma Brown. The anchors were Angela Kilduff and Casey Miner. The engineer was Vianna Davila. The webmaster is Ian Sherr. Music from this show includes: The Distance, Cake Cutting Crew, (I Just) Died in Your Arms Money, Pink Floyd Lovely Rita, The Beatles The Distance, Cake Cutting Crew, (I Just) Died in Your Arms Parking Enforcement Chronicles Parking in Berkeley can be tough. Once you find a spot, you have to avoid tickets for streets sweeping, residential zones, or expired meters. But could it be even tougher to be the one handing out all those parking tickets? Jude Joffe-Block reports [audio:http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/jjbparkingtickets.mp3] Download link: Here Want to learn more about parking in Berkeley and how to avoid tickets? Check out this page. And you can find your very own copy of the DMV handbook here. A Need For Speed Some People Just Love Cars. Reporter Elizabeth Shemaria takes us to Fremont to meet car fanatics and their rides. [audio:http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/shemaria_cars.mp3] Download link: Here Le Mans Karting's website: here. Club Sportiva's website: here. Riding with Strangers The ins and outs of Casual Carpool [audio:http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/miner_casualcarpool_0319.mp3] Download link: Here For more information, visit the Casual Carpool website, here. The lives of toll collectors Toll collectors may take $4 from you everyday, but do you really know anything else about them? [audio:http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/amandas_story.mp3] Download link: Here A toll worker's story that didn't make the cut: "Life isn't all bad on the bridge. Renata Merritt tells the story about how she met somebody special." [audio:http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/merritt_otherhalf.mp3] Cab Talk with Author Tim Keefe Reporter Angela Kilduff recently hitched a ride with Tim Keefe. His part time job gives him plenty of material for his recent book, Cab Talk: Voices From the Back Seat of a San Francisco Taxi. She caught up with him while he was driving a cab. His book is available at City Lights and Modern Times. [audio:http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/kilduff_cabtalk.mp3] Download link: Here Learn more about Cab Talk and Keefe's other projects on his web site, here. [podcast]http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/ngr_march19final.mp3[/podcast] Podcasts no No The Four Elements http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/2009/03/16/the-4-elements/ http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/2009/03/16/the-4-elements/#comments Mon, 16 Mar 2009 07:21:45 +0000 ian http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/?p=650
Today's show is about the four elements. We'll revisit the fire on Angel Island from October of last year. We'll also learn about the many different ways firefighters rely on water. We'll learn about the significance of fire in the Hindu religion. And we'll follow a group of die-hard kite-boarders.

The producer of today's show was Shaleece Haas. Our executive producer was Peter Finch. The assistant producer was Adelaide Chen. The anchors were Paul Gackle and Linnea Edmeier. The engineer was Kerry Seed. The webmaster is Ian Sherr.

Fire on Angel Island

Last fall, a wildfire lit up Angel Island in the middle of San Francisco Bay. It was the biggest fire there in more than 50 years, but because of one man’s crusade against a stand of eucalyptus trees, the island’s historic buildings were saved. Matt Durning has our story.

Download link: Here


A burnt fence post along a trail on Angel Island.

For more information, visit:

Angel Island State Park, here

Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation, here

Scott Stephens’ Fire Lab at UC Berkeley, here

UC Berkeley’s Eucalyptus Removal Plan Stalled (SFGate), here.

Firefighters Got Water

When we think about fighting fires, we think of flame and heat and smoke. But the most important element in firefighting is the wet stuff – water. Reporter Linnea Edmeier was once a fire captain. Today she helps us understand the special role water plays in the lives of those who fight fire for a living.

Download link: Here


CAL FIRE recruits test hose patterns three stories up.

West Side Organics: Fresh Food Justice in Berkeley

For many in the Bay Area, it can take a whole paycheck to shop at Whole Foods. Diana Montaño brings us to West Berkeley where a food justice project is making sure residents have access to fresh and organic fruit and veggies at an affordable price.

Download link: Here

Fire in Hindu Religion

Nearly a billion people worldwide practice Hinduism, a religion with roots that stretch back more than 500 years before Christ. Reporter Huda Ahmed spoke with practitioner Usree Bhattacharya, a UC Berkeley graduate student, about the role of fire in Hindu ritual.

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Riding the Wind

No matter how cold the weather, if the wind is up, you’re likely to find a group of die-hard kite boarders gliding above the waters of the San Francisco Bay. Kristine Wong visited an Alameda beach to find out what makes these kite-boarders tick.

Download link: Here

For more information, visit their website:

http://www.boardsportsschool.com/


Yuri gets ready to launch into the water for a kiteboarding session at Alameda's Crown Beach.


Charlie, a regular kiteboarder, gives some advice to a fellow enthusiast at Crown Beach.

]]> http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/2009/03/16/the-4-elements/feed/ 0 Today's show is about the four elements. We'll revisit the fire on Angel Island from October of last year. We'll also learn about the many different ways firefighters rely on water. We'll learn about the significance of fire in the Hindu religion. And we'll follow a group of die-hard kite-boarders. The producer of today's show was Shaleece Haas. Our executive producer was Peter Finch. The assistant producer was Adelaide Chen. The anchors were Paul Gackle and Linnea Edmeier. The engineer was Kerry Seed. The webmaster is Ian Sherr. Fire on Angel Island Last fall, a wildfire lit up Angel Island in the middle of San Francisco Bay. It was the biggest fire there in more than 50 years, but because of one man’s crusade against a stand of eucalyptus trees, the island’s historic buildings were saved. Matt Durning has our story. Download link: Here A burnt fence post along a trail on Angel Island. For more information, visit: Angel Island State Park, here Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation, here Scott Stephens’ Fire Lab at UC Berkeley, here UC Berkeley’s Eucalyptus Removal Plan Stalled (SFGate), here. Firefighters Got Water When we think about fighting fires, we think of flame and heat and smoke. But the most important element in firefighting is the wet stuff – water. Reporter Linnea Edmeier was once a fire captain. Today she helps us understand the special role water plays in the lives of those who fight fire for a living. Download link: Here CAL FIRE recruits test hose patterns three stories up. West Side Organics: Fresh Food Justice in Berkeley For many in the Bay Area, it can take a whole paycheck to shop at Whole Foods. Diana Montaño brings us to West Berkeley where a food justice project is making sure residents have access to fresh and organic fruit and veggies at an affordable price. Download link: Here Fire in Hindu Religion Nearly a billion people worldwide practice Hinduism, a religion with roots that stretch back more than 500 years before Christ. Reporter Huda Ahmed spoke with practitioner Usree Bhattacharya, a UC Berkeley graduate student, about the role of fire in Hindu ritual. Download link: Here Riding the Wind No matter how cold the weather, if the wind is up, you’re likely to find a group of die-hard kite boarders gliding above the waters of the San Francisco Bay. Kristine Wong visited an Alameda beach to find out what makes these kite-boarders tick. Download link: Here For more information, visit their website: http://www.boardsportsschool.com/ Yuri gets ready to launch into the water for a kiteboarding session at Alameda's Crown Beach. Charlie, a regular kiteboarder, gives some advice to a fellow enthusiast at Crown Beach. Today's show is about the four elements. We'll revisit the fire on Angel Island from October of last year. We'll also learn about the many different ways firefighters rely on water. We'll learn about the significance of fire in the Hindu [...] 29:20 Today's show is about the four elements. We'll revisit the fire on Angel Island from October of last year. We'll also learn about the ... Today's show is about the four elements. We'll revisit the fire on Angel Island from October of last year. We'll also learn about the many different ways firefighters rely on water. We'll learn about the significance of fire in the Hindu religion. And we'll follow a group of die-hard kite-boarders. The producer of today's show was Shaleece Haas. Our executive producer was Peter Finch. The assistant producer was Adelaide Chen. The anchors were Paul Gackle and Linnea Edmeier. The engineer was Kerry Seed. The webmaster is Ian Sherr. Fire on Angel Island Last fall, a wildfire lit up Angel Island in the middle of San Francisco Bay. It was the biggest fire there in more than 50 years, but because of one manrsquo;s crusade against a stand of eucalyptus trees, the islandrsquo;s historic buildings were saved. Matt Durning has our story. [audio:http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/angelislandfire.mp3] Download link: Here A burnt fence post along a trail on Angel Island. For more information, visit: Angel Island State Park, here Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation, here Scott Stephensrsquo; Fire Lab at UC Berkeley, here UC Berkeleyrsquo;s Eucalyptus Removal Plan Stalled (SFGate), here. Firefighters Got Water When we think about fighting fires, we think of flame and heat and smoke. But the most important element in firefighting is the wet stuff ndash; water. Reporter Linnea Edmeier was once a fire captain. Today she helps us understand the special role water plays in the lives of those who fight fire for a living. [audio:http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/water.mp3] Download link: Here CAL FIRE recruits test hose patterns three stories up. West Side Organics: Fresh Food Justice in Berkeley For many in the Bay Area, it can take a whole paycheck to shop at Whole Foods. Diana Montantilde;o brings us to West Berkeley where a food justice project is making sure residents have access to fresh and organic fruit and veggies at an affordable price. [audio:http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/producemontano.mp3] Download link: Here Fire in Hindu Religion Nearly a billion people worldwide practice Hinduism, a religion with roots that stretch back more than 500 years before Christ. Reporter Huda Ahmed spoke with practitioner Usree Bhattacharya, a UC Berkeley graduate student, about the role of fire in Hindu ritual. [audio:http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/hindusoffire.mp3] Download link: Here Riding the Wind No matter how cold the weather, if the wind is up, yoursquo;re likely to find a group of die-hard kite boarders gliding above the waters of the San Francisco Bay. Kristine Wong visited an Alameda beach to find out what makes these kite-boarders tick. [audio:http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/finalkiteboardkristine.mp3] Download link: Here For more information, visit their website: http://www.boardsportsschool.com/ Yuri gets ready to launch into the water for a kiteboarding session at Alameda's Crown Beach. Charlie, a regular kiteboarder, gives some advice to a fellow enthusiast at Crown Beach. Podcasts no No Makin’ It http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/2009/03/12/making-it/ http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/2009/03/12/making-it/#comments Thu, 12 Mar 2009 08:02:01 +0000 ian http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/?p=610
This week’s show is about Makin' It. We'll talk about how small businesses and non-profits get creative to make it through tough situations. We’ll learn what it's like to clean up a crime scene. We’ll also learn how UC Berkeley plans to close its massive budget gap. You'll hear from recently vandalized store owners. And we take a look at non-profits as they prepare to receive $5 billion in federal stimulus funding.

The producer of today's show was Karen Weise. Our executive producer was Ben Manilla. The assistant producer was Amanda Dyer. The anchors were Emma Brown and Noah Buhayar. The engineer was Rina Palta. The webmaster is Ian Sherr.

Music from this show includes:

"Meat is Murder" by The Smiths
"Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey
"Can't Nobody Hold Me Down" by Puff Daddy
"Boy with a Coin" by Iron & Wine
"Faith" by George Michael
"Stand by Me" by Ben E. King
"Let it Be" by The Beatles
"Take the Long Way Home" by Supertramp
"You Can't Always Get What You Want" by The Rolling Stones
"Jamming" by Bob Marley & The Wailers

Banking on Death's Mess

"Life's a messy business." That's the tagline for the soon-to-be released movie Sunshine Cleaning, a feel-good flick starring Amy Adams. She plays a sweet-faced single mom who mops up crime scenes in order to send her son to school.

"I own my own crime scene cleanup service," she says. "We come into people's lives when they have experienced something profound, and sad, and we help."

But not all crime-scene cleaners are quite so sensitive. Our Emma Brown learns that in the real world, it takes a different attitude to make the most of morbid situations.

Download link: Here

It's hard to call Neal Smither a media darling -- he's just so far from darling. But anyone with a microphone and a sense of humor appreciates Smither's straightforward approach to mixing death and capitalism.

A documentary team just wrapped up months of shooting Smithers and his crime-scene cleaning colleagues for a TV series to be aired in the United Kingdom. And Smither is the subject of Mop Men, a book by Brit Alan Emmins that was recently released to positive reviews in the United States. Says Bucky Sinister of the New York Post, "Mop Men" is half true crime, half memoir. It's either the most emotionally involved crime book I've ever read, or the goriest memoir.

For a look at crime scene cleaners in action, check out this clip from a 2006 documentary on the company. And if you're interested in starting your own business, you can find industry basics here. Good luck.


The company's logo

East Bay businesses vandalized

Recently, employees at several Oakland businesses have been making it despite some setbacks. Several times now, they’ve arrived at work only to find that they can’t get in. Their locks have been glued shut and their windows broken. The vandals have yet to be caught, but businesses have a pretty good idea of who’s doing the damage. Amanda Dyer has the story.

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Weatherization is an early test of Obama's stimulus strategy

For over three decades, small non-profit and government agencies have quietly helped millions of low-income families make their homes more energy efficient. Now, in this time of economic pain, these organizations are getting an unlikely boost—five billion dollars of federal stimulus funding. Reporter Karen Weise finds what how that money will be used.

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Weatherizers use a blower door to force air into a house and measure how much leaks out.


Crowe reads the gages and determines that this home leaks the equivalent of having a three-foot square hole permanently in the side of the house.


Brett Crowe trains new hire Jesus Ruiz to track the energy leakage at an older home in Richmond.


Contra Costa County's agency expects it will need to purchase and outfit five new vans because of stimulus funding.

Movie Classics at Oakland's Paramount Theatre

The City of Oakland has stumbled on a way to make big bucks out of cheap dates. In December, the city-owned Paramount Theatre revived a beloved tradition, called Movie Classics. On select Friday evenings, modern movie-goers can enjoy the same kind of entertainment the theatre offered when it opened 78 years ago, using a business model that has worked since the Great Depression.

Download link: Here

For more information on the Paramount's schedule of upcoming movie classics, visit their website:

http://www.paramounttheatre.com/film.html


Photo by Howard Hsu


Photo by Howard Hsu


Photo by Howard Hsu


Photo by Howard Hsu


Photo by Howard Hsu

Making it with Music

Since 1961, the Allegro Music Store in Fremont has been a source for musical instruments, private lessons and repair services. But there was a time when the fate of the store looked shaky. Linsay Rousseau Burnett has this story.

Download link: Here




Allegro Music Store

The Allegro Music Store in Fremont, CA has been in business since 1961. Take a tour through the store over the years and listen to what people have to say about it.

see more of my photos

To view the full VuVox presentation, go here


Owner Charlotte Jansky at the store


Allegro's checkout counter in the early 1970s.


Owner Charlotte Jansky and store manager Clarence Day talk to a guitar salesman at the Allegro store in the early 1970s


Clarence Berry shows Cheryl Slavazza and her daughter Alexandria the clarinet they will be taking home as part of Allegro's band instrument rental program.


Gabe Eaton is one of two instrument repair specialists at Allegro. He also plays alto saxophone with the Marcus Shelby Jazz Orchestra.

Small business in a big recession

Big companies and banks keep failing, but how are small businesses doing? Fernando Gallo sat down with David Charron from the Lester Center for Entrepreneurship to find out.

Download link: Here

Here are links to the websites of some of the companies that Charron's students have started:

mojamix.com
rixty.com
life360.com
fruitionsciences.com

]]> http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/2009/03/12/making-it/feed/ 0 This week’s show is about Makin' It. We'll talk about how small businesses and non-profits get creative to make it through tough situations. We’ll learn what it's like to clean up a crime scene. We’ll also learn how UC Berkeley plans to close its massive budget gap. You'll hear from recently vandalized store owners. And we take a look at non-profits as they prepare to receive $5 billion in federal stimulus funding. The producer of today's show was Karen Weise. Our executive producer was Ben Manilla. The assistant producer was Amanda Dyer. The anchors were Emma Brown and Noah Buhayar. The engineer was Rina Palta. The webmaster is Ian Sherr. Music from this show includes: "Meat is Murder" by The Smiths "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey "Can't Nobody Hold Me Down" by Puff Daddy "Boy with a Coin" by Iron Wine "Faith" by George Michael "Stand by Me" by Ben E. King "Let it Be" by The Beatles "Take the Long Way Home" by Supertramp "You Can't Always Get What You Want" by The Rolling Stones "Jamming" by Bob Marley The Wailers Banking on Death's Mess "Life's a messy business." That's the tagline for the soon-to-be released movie Sunshine Cleaning, a feel-good flick starring Amy Adams. She plays a sweet-faced single mom who mops up crime scenes in order to send her son to school. "I own my own crime scene cleanup service," she says. "We come into people's lives when they have experienced something profound, and sad, and we help." But not all crime-scene cleaners are quite so sensitive. Our Emma Brown learns that in the real world, it takes a different attitude to make the most of morbid situations. Download link: Here It's hard to call Neal Smither a media darling -- he's just so far from darling. But anyone with a microphone and a sense of humor appreciates Smither's straightforward approach to mixing death and capitalism. A documentary team just wrapped up months of shooting Smithers and his crime-scene cleaning colleagues for a TV series to be aired in the United Kingdom. And Smither is the subject of Mop Men, a book by Brit Alan Emmins that was recently released to positive reviews in the United States. Says Bucky Sinister of the New York Post, "Mop Men" is half true crime, half memoir. It's either the most emotionally involved crime book I've ever read, or the goriest memoir. For a look at crime scene cleaners in action, check out this clip from a 2006 documentary on the company. And if you're interested in starting your own business, you can find industry basics here. Good luck. The company's logo East Bay businesses vandalized Recently, employees at several Oakland businesses have been making it despite some setbacks. Several times now, they’ve arrived at work only to find that they can’t get in. Their locks have been glued shut and their windows broken. The vandals have yet to be caught, but businesses have a pretty good idea of who’s doing the damage. Amanda Dyer has the story. Download link: Here Allied Pringle Food Sales: Weatherization is an early test of Obama's stimulus strategy For over three decades, small non-profit and government agencies have quietly helped millions of low-income families make their homes more energy efficient. Now, in this time of economic pain, these organizations are getting an unlikely boost—five billion dollars of federal stimulus funding. Reporter Karen Weise finds what how that money will be used. Download link: Here Weatherizers use a blower door to force air into a house and measure how much leaks out. Crowe reads the gages and determines that this home leaks the equivalent of having a three-foot square hole permanently in the side of the house. Brett Crowe trains new hire Jesus Ruiz to track the energy leakage at an older home in Richmond. Contra Costa County's agency expects it will need to purchase and outfit five new vans because of stimulus funding. Movie Classics at Oakland's Paramount Theatre The City of Oakland has stumbled [...] This week’s show is about Makin' It. We'll talk about how small businesses and non-profits get creative to make it through tough situations. We’ll learn what it's like to clean up a crime scene. We’ll also learn how UC Berkeley plans to close [...] 30:36 This weekrsquo;s show is about Makin' It. We'll talk about how small businesses and non-profits get creative to make it through tough situations. Wersquo;ll learn ... This weekrsquo;s show is about Makin' It. We'll talk about how small businesses and non-profits get creative to make it through tough situations. Wersquo;ll learn what it's like to clean up a crime scene. Wersquo;ll also learn how UC Berkeley plans to close its massive budget gap. You'll hear from recently vandalized store owners. And we take a look at non-profits as they prepare to receive $5 billion in federal stimulus funding. The producer of today's show was Karen Weise. Our executive producer was Ben Manilla. The assistant producer was Amanda Dyer. The anchors were Emma Brown and Noah Buhayar. The engineer was Rina Palta. The webmaster is Ian Sherr. Music from this show includes: "Meat is Murder" by The Smiths "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey "Can't Nobody Hold Me Down" by Puff Daddy "Boy with a Coin" by Iron Wine "Faith" by George Michael "Stand by Me" by Ben E. King "Let it Be" by The Beatles "Take the Long Way Home" by Supertramp "You Can't Always Get What You Want" by The Rolling Stones "Jamming" by Bob Marley The Wailers Banking on Death's Mess "Life's a messy business." That's the tagline for the soon-to-be released movie Sunshine Cleaning, a feel-good flick starring Amy Adams. She plays a sweet-faced single mom who mops up crime scenes in order to send her son to school. "I own my own crime scene cleanup service," she says. "We come into people's lives when they have experienced something profound, and sad, and we help." But not all crime-scene cleaners are quite so sensitive. Our Emma Brown learns that in the real world, it takes a different attitude to make the most of morbid situations. [audio:http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/crimescenefinal.mp3] Download link: Here It's hard to call Neal Smither a media darling -- he's just so far from darling. But anyone with a microphone and a sense of humor appreciates Smither's straightforward approach to mixing death and capitalism. A documentary team just wrapped up months of shooting Smithers and his crime-scene cleaning colleagues for a TV series to be aired in the United Kingdom. And Smither is the subject of Mop Men, a book by Brit Alan Emmins that was recently released to positive reviews in the United States. Says Bucky Sinister of the New York Post, "Mop Men" is half true crime, half memoir. It's either the most emotionally involved crime book I've ever read, or the goriest memoir. For a look at crime scene cleaners in action, check out this clip from a 2006 documentary on the company. And if you're interested in starting your own business, you can find industry basics here. Good luck. The company's logo East Bay businesses vandalized Recently, employees at several Oakland businesses have been making it despite some setbacks. Several times now, theyrsquo;ve arrived at work only to find that they canrsquo;t get in. Their locks have been glued shut and their windows broken. The vandals have yet to be caught, but businesses have a pretty good idea of whorsquo;s doing the damage. Amanda Dyer has the story. [audio:http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/meat_terrorism_final_3.mp3] Download link: Here Allied Pringle Food Sales: Weatherization is an early test of Obama's stimulus strategy For over three decades, small non-profit and government agencies have quietly helped millions of low-income families make their homes more energy efficient. Now, in this time of economic pain, these organizations are getting an unlikely boostmdash;five billion dollars of federal stimulus funding. Reporter Karen Weise finds what how that money will be used. [audio:http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/weatherization_0310.mp3] Download link: Here Weatherizers use a blower door to force air into a house and measure how much leaks out. Crowe rea... Podcasts no No Graveyard http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/2009/03/10/graveyard/ http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/2009/03/10/graveyard/#comments Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:48:02 +0000 ian http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/?p=684
This week’s show is about the Graveyard. We’ll visit a hospice center for pets. We’ll also hit the hoops with a basketball team facing more than just the challenges of a losing season.We’ll talk with Frank Gentle who works the graveyard shift. Gentle is an Alameda Coroner.

Music from today's show included:

Simon Douza, Hip Hop Groove
Kanye West -- Welcome to Heartbreak

The producer of today's show was Linnea Edmeier. Our executive producer was Peter Finch. The assistant producer was Shaleece Haas. The anchors were Matt Durning and Adelaide Chen. The engineer was Kerry Seed. The webmaster is Ian Sherr.

Curfew

Remember when your parents gave you a curfew? Well, just because you’re out of their house, you may not be completely off the hook. If you’re under 18, reporter Diana Montano, says you might want to key an eye on the time and pay attention to what lawmakers are up to.

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Resurrecting the Oilers

The Richmond Oilers boys’ basketball season may be in the graveyard, but as reporter Paul Gackle found out, to these survivors on and off the court, it’s about more than winning – it’s about resurrecting their spirits.

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Eric Nelson sits outside Richmond High School after the Oiler last minute defeat.

Graveyard Shift with a coroner

Ever wonder what really goes on in the coroner’s office? Kristine Wong stayed up late one night to find out.

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Frank Gentle, Coroner Investigator for Alameda County, in the coroner's autopsy room

Salvage Yard

Recycle, reuse, resurrect! Keeping things out of landfills is also good for the stretching the dollar. Reporter Huda Ahmed visited a local boneyard to bring us this report.

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Pet Hospice

Kidney disease, diabetes, cancer, and incontinence.  Just like people, pets develop chronic health conditions with age.  A growing awareness is increasing among pet owners for provide end of life care. Adelaide Chen visits a holistic pet sanctuary called Brighthaven where founder Gail Pope has dedicated her life to caring for elderly and handicapped animals.  She also visits the San Francisco SPCA where there's a new program for volunteers to foster an elderly but active pet.

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A Chihuahua named Joey. 

]]> http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/2009/03/10/graveyard/feed/ 0 This week’s show is about the Graveyard. We’ll visit a hospice center for pets. We’ll also hit the hoops with a basketball team facing more than just the challenges of a losing season.We’ll talk with Frank Gentle who works the graveyard shift. Gentle is an Alameda Coroner. Music from today's show included: Simon Douza, Hip Hop Groove Kanye West -- Welcome to Heartbreak The producer of today's show was Linnea Edmeier. Our executive producer was Peter Finch. The assistant producer was Shaleece Haas. The anchors were Matt Durning and Adelaide Chen. The engineer was Kerry Seed. The webmaster is Ian Sherr. Curfew Remember when your parents gave you a curfew? Well, just because you’re out of their house, you may not be completely off the hook. If you’re under 18, reporter Diana Montano, says you might want to key an eye on the time and pay attention to what lawmakers are up to. Download link: Here Resurrecting the Oilers The Richmond Oilers boys’ basketball season may be in the graveyard, but as reporter Paul Gackle found out, to these survivors on and off the court, it’s about more than winning – it’s about resurrecting their spirits. Download link: Here Eric Nelson sits outside Richmond High School after the Oiler last minute defeat. Graveyard Shift with a coroner Ever wonder what really goes on in the coroner’s office? Kristine Wong stayed up late one night to find out. Download link: Here Frank Gentle, Coroner Investigator for Alameda County, in the coroner's autopsy room Salvage Yard Recycle, reuse, resurrect! Keeping things out of landfills is also good for the stretching the dollar. Reporter Huda Ahmed visited a local boneyard to bring us this report. Download link: Here Pet Hospice Kidney disease, diabetes, cancer, and incontinence.  Just like people, pets develop chronic health conditions with age.  A growing awareness is increasing among pet owners for provide end of life care. Adelaide Chen visits a holistic pet sanctuary called Brighthaven where founder Gail Pope has dedicated her life to caring for elderly and handicapped animals.  She also visits the San Francisco SPCA where there's a new program for volunteers to foster an elderly but active pet. Download link: Here A Chihuahua named Joey.  This week’s show is about the Graveyard. We’ll visit a hospice center for pets. We’ll also hit the hoops with a basketball team facing more than just the challenges of a losing season.We’ll talk with Frank Gentle who works the graveyard [...] 27:09 This weekrsquo;s show is about the Graveyard. Wersquo;ll visit a hospice center for pets. Wersquo;ll also hit the hoops with a basketball team facing more ... This weekrsquo;s show is about the Graveyard. Wersquo;ll visit a hospice center for pets. Wersquo;ll also hit the hoops with a basketball team facing more than just the challenges of a losing season.Wersquo;ll talk with Frank Gentle who works the graveyard shift. Gentle is an Alameda Coroner. Music from today's show included: Simon Douza, Hip Hop Groove Kanye West -- Welcome to Heartbreak The producer of today's show was Linnea Edmeier. Our executive producer was Peter Finch. The assistant producer was Shaleece Haas. The anchors were Matt Durning and Adelaide Chen. The engineer was Kerry Seed. The webmaster is Ian Sherr. Curfew Remember when your parents gave you a curfew? Well, just because yoursquo;re out of their house, you may not be completely off the hook. If yoursquo;re under 18, reporter Diana Montano, says you might want to key an eye on the time and pay attention to what lawmakers are up to. [audio:http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/curfewmontano.mp3] Download link: Here Resurrecting the Oilers The Richmond Oilers boysrsquo; basketball season may be in the graveyard, but as reporter Paul Gackle found out, to these survivors on and off the court, itrsquo;s about more than winning ndash; itrsquo;s about resurrecting their spirits. [audio:http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/bouncedgacklev2.mp3] Download link: Here Eric Nelson sits outside Richmond High School after the Oiler last minute defeat. Graveyard Shift with a coroner Ever wonder what really goes on in the coronerrsquo;s office? Kristine Wong stayed up late one night to find out. [audio:http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/interviewkristine.mp3] Download link: Here Frank Gentle, Coroner Investigator for Alameda County, in the coroner's autopsy room Salvage Yard Recycle, reuse, resurrect! Keeping things out of landfills is also good for the stretching the dollar. Reporter Huda Ahmed visited a local boneyard to bring us this report. [audio:http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/omegasalvageberkeleyhuda.mp3] Download link: Here Pet Hospice Kidney disease, diabetes, cancer, and incontinence.nbsp; Just like people, pets develop chronic health conditions with age.nbsp; A growing awareness is increasing among pet owners for provide end of life care. Adelaide Chen visits a holistic pet sanctuary called Brighthaven where founder Gail Pope has dedicated her life to caring for elderly and handicapped animals.nbsp; She also visits the San Francisco SPCA where there's a new program for volunteers to foster an elderly but active pet. [audio:http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/chen_pet_hospice.mp3] Download link: Here A Chihuahua named Joey.nbsp; Podcasts no No