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A Cabernet, Ma'am? Will That Be Bottle, Or Tap?

NPR: Arts & Culture  Sun, 10/17/2010 - 22:00

A handful of wineries are teaming with restaurants to sell wines in kegs -- bartenders serve them from taps, just like beer.

It cuts costs and waste, and it keeps the wine tasting fresher, longer. KQED's Cyrus Musiker reports on the upsides (and the challenges) of a tap-wine revolution.

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Family Wants Investigation Into Sailor's Death

NPR: Politics & Society  Fri, 07/10/2009 - 14:40

Was last week's shooting death of a sailor at Camp Pendleton in southern California a hate crime? The family of Seaman August Provost III believes the killing may be related to his sexual orientation, and now there are calls for a congressional investigation.

From KQED Public Radio in San Francisco, Scott Shafer reports.


 

Michelle Obama Urges Grads To Give Back

NPR: Politics & Society  Sun, 05/17/2009 - 06:00

First Lady Michelle Obama gave the commencement address to the first full senior class at the University of California, Merced.

We'll hear what words of advice Mrs. Obama offered to the class as they embark on careers in one of the toughest economies ever.

Sasha Khoka reports for member station KQED.

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