April 20

Monday, April 20

Gubernatorial Candidate - Sen. Creigh Deeds

Today we begin our series of conversations with the candidates vying for the Virginia Governor's office. Virginia Senator Creigh Deeds is one of three Democratic candidates seeking the job. He joins Cathy in the studio today to discuss his political career, current campaign and take your calls.

http://www.deedsforvirginia.com/

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Tuesday, April 21

YourSay

We open up our lines to hear from you about the stories and headlines that are grabbing your attention today on HearSay. What do you think about the pirate situation off the coast of Somalia? How about the reports on consumer spending released last week? Tune in to hear what your friends and neighbors have to say today on HearSay.

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Wednesday, April 22

Earth Day - Green Building

Much has changed since the first Earth Day in 1970. Consumers have become at least marginally more conscious of the more earth-friendly alternatives available to them in the marketplace. One area that has seen a recent boom in green innovations and focus on sustainability is the building industry. We'll talk about 'green' building today on HearSay. Guests: Stuart Rose of Green Atriums, Richard Good of Solar Services and Skip Stiles of Wetlands Watch, who is working on a green renovation of his home.

www.gardenatriums.com

www.solarservices.com

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Thursday, April 23

Building Self-Esteem in Youths

A lack of self-confidence can lead children and teens to trouble. A lack of, or low, self-esteem is often cited as a contributing cause for eating disorders, self-mutilation, dating violence, depression and suicide among teens and tweens. The pressures society exerts on teens, girls in particular, often don't help. Today we'll talk with experts who are helping youths bolster their self-esteem. Guests: Dr. Linda Mintle, a licensed therapist, Dr. Stephen Hinshaw, author of The Triple Bind: Saving Our Teenage Girls from Today's Pressures and Alex Ellis, founder of the Tied to Greatness program.

http://www.tiedtogreatness.org

http://www.drlindahelps.com/

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Friday, April 24

Food Friday - Craft Brews

Growth of the craft brewing business has exploded in the United States over the past three decades. Even still, the Nation's top independent brewery, and the largest American owned brewery, the Boston Beer Company (which produces Sam Adams) accounts for less than 1 percent of beer sales in the US. On the heels of the release of the independent film Beer Wars we'll talk about the popularity of craft beers and microbrews and preview this weekend's 8th Annual Virginia Beer Festival. Patrick Evans-Hylton joins us from HR Magazine to talk craft brews on this edition of 'Food Friday'. Guests: Jim Koch, founder of Sam Adams and the Boston Beer Company and Andrew Rathmann, brew master at St. George's Brewery in Hampton, VA.

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http://www.stgeorgebrewingco.com/

http://www.samueladams.com/

http://hrmag.com/

HOT NUTS - These are great as a snack, as a topping for Asian slaw or to garnish tomato-based soups.

From Patrick Evans-Hylton

In a skillet, heat 2 teaspoons olive oil and 1 teaspon unsalted butter over medium heat. Add a dash of hot sauce and 2 cups unsalted, raw ... Read Morepeanuts. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer nuts to ... Read Morea large bowl. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and a dash of course salt and stir to coat. Cool completely and store in an air-tight container.