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Kitchen survival taught 1 meal at a time
Chef Jodi Jones' company, Vitality Gourmet, specializes in home delivery gourmet meals. Her cookbooks lure kids to the kitchen with easy-to-follow recipes. Jones shares one of her favorite recipes.
FULL STORY >> 7/1/2009 11:39 AMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...
Nonprofit works to build, manage schools for AIDS orphans
Marie Da Silva's family has been decimated by AIDS, but despite that tradgedy, she has dedicated her life to building and managing schools for AIDS orphans in Malawi, a small nation in southeast Africa.
FULL STORY >> 6/29/2009 2:05 PMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...
Menopause affects heart health
Experts believe the loss of natural estrogen contributes to the increased risk of heart disease.
FULL STORY >> 6/24/2009 10:49 AMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...
Watch out for these 'healthy' foods
Eating healthy isn't always easy. There are an abundance of foods claiming to be "organic" and "natural," but some are just phonies in disguise.
FULL STORY >> 6/23/2009 8:40 AMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...
The hidden lives of teenage girls
In January 2008, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a survey that examined the decisions and behaviors of 14,000 9th through 12th graders throughout the United States.
FULL STORY >> 6/17/2009 8:57 AMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...
What's your survivor IQ?
When it comes to life-or-death situations, sometimes the place you're in can also impact your chances of living. For example, do you know where the best place is to have a heart attack?
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Teens may have more trouble finding summer jobs
With school letting out, the race is on for summer jobs, and the competition is fiercer than ever. Last summer, teen employment was down 30-percent from the year before.
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Green labels can mislead consumers
Common consumer products are guilty of deceptively portraying their products and policies as environmentally friendly.
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Researchers study bike riding effects on autism patients
No two cases of autism are the same, and no one treatment works for every case. University of Michigan researchers are studying the effects that bike riding has on children with autism and Down syndrome.
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Genetic testing poses privacy questions
As genetic testing is becoming a more mainstream concept, some are concerned test results will lead to a new form of discrimination by employers and insurers.
FULL STORY >> 5/27/2009 7:54 AMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...
Easy ways to save nature's beauty
Every year we lose forest area about the size of Ireland due to human interventions.
FULL STORY >> 5/26/2009 7:53 AMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...
Simple recipes help kids get involved in kitchen
Teaching your children how to cook helps them learn about nutrition and healthy eating habits. It can also boost their confidence and self worth since they are accomplishing a task while also contributing to their family's needs.
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Bartering makes resurgence during recession
Today, bartering more often means exchanging goods or services for other goods or services, instead of using money. The practice is experiencing a resurgence since most everyone -- including businesses -- are strapped for cash.
FULL STORY >> 5/19/2009 8:52 AMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...
Genetic tests could detect a child's athletic ability
The goal of the test is to reveal whether someone will perform better for speed and power sports like sprinting and football, endurance sports like distance running, or a combination of both.
FULL STORY >> 5/13/2009 11:10 AMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...
Dogs teach inmates old tricks
Offenders in prisons train assistant dogs and learn responsibility, empathy and communication skills.
FULL STORY >> 5/12/2009 8:09 AMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...






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If you can’t make it out to Auditorium Shores this Saturday for the annual H-E-B Austin Symphony Orchestra concert and fireworks display or out to Dell Diamond for the Freedom Fest, News 8 will broadcast coverage of both events.

• On News 8 from 9:20-9:30 p.m. Saturday, you can watch the fireworks live from Round Rock followed by the symphony show from 9:30-10 p.m.

If you are planning on heading down to Austin for the festivities, organizers encourage you to keep a few things in mind. You’re encouraged to bring drinking water, bug spray and blankets. Barbecue grills, alcohol as well as glass and Styrofoam containers are not allowed at Auditorium Shores.

In addition, folks are advised to leave pets at home.

If you are driving down, you are urged to park north of Lady Bird Lake to ease congestion south of the lake or take CapMetro.

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• Click for a map of bus routes to the festivities.

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