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First Aired - 09/20/2010 12:00PM
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This week on The Naturalist Bernie hosts frequent collaborator Carol Butler in support of her new book, "How Fast Can a Falcon Dive?". Bernie and Carol discuss raptors: birds built to be killing machines, prowling from the skies with laser accuracy. Tune in to hear why nubs on shoulder bones mean birds of prey and ferocious dinosaurs are close relatives, and how these intelligent hunters stalk and kill their prey with incredible accuracy. This episode was sponsored by Fairway Market.
Photo 1: Co-Author Peter Capainolo as a child with his first raptor
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The Naturalist Introduction: Raptors! (17:34)
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Bernie Wides, Carol A. Butler, raptors, How Fast Can A Raptor Dive?, ancestors of modern birds, definition of the word raptor, rape is included in the word, taking something forcefully, owls are controversial, raptors swallow prey whole, bones feathers and waste material gets compressed and regurgitated, compressed pellets, feather quill knobs, the relationship between birds of prey and dinosaurs, bumps on the bones where feathers were attached, discovery of a dinosaur fossil in Argentina, micro raptors, feathered dinosaurs, air filled bones, talons,The Famous Pale Male, Central Park & Diving Speed of Raptors (16:28)
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raptors are birds made as killing machines, Pale Male, red tailed hawk, he lives on a building on 5th Ave, Central Park, radio controlled sailboats, you're not supposed to feed wildlife in the park, when you feed pigeons you feed rats, How Fast Can A Raptor Dive, courtship dive of a hummingbird, hummingbirds dive at a faster speed than a falcon, how do raptors breathe at such a high speed, tubercles, there is no evidence to explain the function of the tubercle, may be related to sense of smell or changes in pressure or temperature,Mortality & Survival Rates (11:29)
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natural selection, more birds are produced than can possibly survive, 30-40% of nestlings die, intrauterine competition, 50-70% of owls die before they are 1 year old, that is the time of highest mortality, banding, putting a bracelet on a raptors foot, raptors live a really long time when taken care of,To comment on this episode click here. There are currently Comments
First Aired - 09/09/2010 04:30PM
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This week on Flash Talks Cash, JoAnn & Andrew teach you how to be financially responsible while traveling abroad. Tune in to hear about currency exchange, ATM fees, tipping customs & other valuable pieces of advice for the jetsetter. Also on the show, a listener submitted story about a homeless man and kittens. Submit your story next week for a chance to win free wine! This episode was sponsored by Roberta's & Bushwick Block Party: Sunday @ Roberta's!
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Flash Talks Cash Introduction: Traveling and Getting the Most of Your Money (15:00)
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Roberta's, Bushwick Block Party, Flash Talks Cash, Joann Flash Fleming, Andrew Newman, Heritage Radio Network, cash in points from credit cards and get an airline ticket!, 1 point is equivalent to one penny, travel points, be smart about how you use your points, caller question:, what do i do if my wife makes three times as much as me?, pro rating bills, a lot of women make more money than men these days, currency is devalued in Argentina, everything you buy is 25% cheaper there, currency exchange, the Euro is falling!, don't only base your trip on a plane ticket, always consider the currency exchange!, travelers checks, don't use them, carry American currency with you, cash out some before you go there, banks here won't give you a good exchange rate but you'll need some money once you get there, change over $100 first before you get on the plane, finding best conversion rates,More Travel Advice & The Creative Accountant Segment (15:00)
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using credit cards abroad, always contact your bank first, insurance policies don't usually cover car rentals, tipping rules are not universal, Creative Accountant Segment, last weeks words:, person who would prefer not to, box of kittens, object of a crush, financial component of the story is homeless people, you get tax credit for hiring homeless people, report your illegal income to avoid tax evasion!, next weeks words:, neglected sibling, a witness, someone is following, email question about tax options for saving for a kids education, 529 plan,To comment on this episode click here. There are currently Comments
First Aired - 08/03/2010 04:00PM
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This week's guest on At the Root of It is winemaker Marco Cecchini of the Friuli region in Italy. He discusses the wine of this region and shares his personal journey from business studies to wine making. Tune in to learn more about small production wine making and what it takes to be a successful wine maker. This episode was sponsored by The Barterhouse. For more information visit www.thebarterhouse.com
Photo 1: Marco in his vineyard, Photo 2: Grapes on the vine, Photo 3: Marco & Erin in the studio
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Week in Wine Recap (4:20)
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Erin Fitzpatrick, At the Root of It, Heritage Radio Network, Barterhouse, Week in Wine Recap, Wine Spectator, greatest achievement was to give employment to thousands, crop report, late harvest reports, Cinema Country Great Harvest, Hunter Farms, 10% of the grapes have started to soften, quality of grapes can benefit from longer hang times, market feed, Argentina surpasses Chili in US exports,Marco Cecchini Talks About Wine in Friuli (12:20)
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Marco Cecchini, Italy, Friuli, wine tastings around the hillside, northern Italy, tocai, Pinot Grigio, teroir, prosciutto di San Daniele, small production wines, Hungary, Hungarian wines, the name of the region is more important to defend than the name of a product, tannins have an anti oxidizing quality, sulfates, Marco is the first consumer of his wines, sometimes it's difficult to find the right quality price on French wines, wine producers love searching, wine pairings, regional Fruilian dishes, regional cheese, T Edwards Wine,More with Marco Cecchini (17:06)
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regionalizing land in Friulu, Marco studied business and economics, 2.4 acres in a Hector, wine making is much more than a business, Marco makes wine to give pleasure to the people, take the wine simply!, talk about them in the right way, wine should be on the table with good food and good friends, don't take it too seriously and dissect every sip, it's hard to make it with a small property, meditation wine, Cahors, Marco doesn't use herbicides, ecologically driven wine,To comment on this episode click here. There are currently Comments
