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How to Live Green and Save Money
Find out how you can reduce your impact on the planet...and save money at the same time! Ed Begley Jr. shares his tips for living a more affordable and eco-friendly lifestyle. Also: a family history of gambling addiction. On States of the Union, the issues that matter to Vermont voters. And Al and Larry Ubell answer your home repair questions.
Live Green and Save Money
Find out how you can reduce your impact on the planet…and save money at the same time! Actor and environmentalist Ed Begley Jr. shares his tips for living a more affordable and eco-friendly lifestyle. His new book is Event: Ed Begley will be speaking and signing books Weigh in: What aspect of your daily life do you want to change in order to live a more eco-friendly life?
Wednesday, February 20 at 7 pm
Strand Bookstore
828 Broadway (at 12th Street)
Family of Gamblers
Martha Frankel grew up among gamblers, and then as an adult became a gambling addict herself after she discovered online poker. Her new memoir is Hats & Eyeglasses: A Family Love Affair with Gambling.
Event: Martha Frankel will be speaking and signing books
Wednesday, February 20 at 7 pm
Chelsea Barnes & Noble
675 6th Avenue (at 22nd Street)
States of the Union: Vermont
Vermont has the highest number of troop deaths in Iraq per capita. It also one of the lowest approval ratings of President Bush. We find out what other issues matter most to voters in the Green Mountain State, and also look ahead to the state’s March 4 primary. Sam Hemingway is a reporter at the Burlington Free Press.
Al and Larry Ubell, Gurus of How-To
Accurate Building Inspectors Al and Larry Ubell answer your questions on home repair. Call us at 212-433-9692 or leave a comment below.
Website for Al and Larry Ubell, Accurate Building Inspectors
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FDA to Regulate Tobacco?
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Congress is getting ready to a vote on whether to make tobacco subject to FDA regulation. You can listen to a segment we did in May about the bill and what it would mean for the cigarette companies.
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Find out surprising facts about some recent guests on the Leonard Lopate Show. Check out our Guest Picks section! Did you know that football star Herschel Walker loves Judge Judy, Laurie Anderson is a big fan of agility training for dogs, and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi likes Johnny Depp?