Today’s discussion focuses on the process of winemaking, wine quality, the ideal temperature for storing wine and making wine at home as well as terroir, which is a French term that describes the combination of factors, including soil, climate, and environment, that gives a wine its distinctive character. Our guest, John Whitman, co-owner with his wife, of The Old Creek Ranch Winery in Ventura, CA., also provides insights into comparative qualities of global wines.
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Food Share – Addressing Hunger in Ventura County
Bonnie Weigel, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ventura County’s Food Share is interviewed by “Our Ventura” host, Polly Hoganson. “We can do something about hunger,” is a core operating principle at Food Share.
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Overcoming Life Challenges When Everything Hits Yout At Once
Shannon Farrell speaks with Toni Jannotta about overcoming life challenges. Shannon experienced several in a relatively short amount of time. She became pregnant and single, experienced a family death, lost her job and relocated to a new home. It was tough and stressful. But in the end, she became more confident and self-reliant in life. View this video for some of the resources and insights that helped her.
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Energy Storage and Renewable Energy with Craig Shields
Craig Shields joins George Alger to discuss energy storage, batteries and renewable energy. Craig addresses the challenges of energy storage, as well as the challenges of introducing renewable energy to the grid.
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The Nature of Twins
Identical twins, Jorge Correa and Felipe Correa, speak with Our Ventura Host, George Alger, about their unique brotherhood. Although they look the same and sound the same, as would be expected, they have very different personalities.
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Eric Wallner Discusses Ventura Economic Development
Ventura Creative Economy Specialist, Eric Wallner, is interviewed by Polly Hoganson about his role with the city of Ventura regarding local economic development.
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Marlene T. Elias Discusses Her Experiences and Friendship With Mother Teresa
Annie Gabriel interviews (her mom), Marlene T. Elias, about her friendship with Mother Teresa of Calcutta. Marlene sang at Mother Teresa’s funeral, at the request of Mother Teresa.
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Annie Gabriel Interviews Jimmy Young About Biodegradable Bamboo Fiber Packaging
Annie Gabriel interviews Jimmy Young of McConnell’s Fine Ice Cream about environmentalism and sustainable packaging with biodegradable bamboo fiber pulp.
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Camille Harris Interviews City Corp
Camille Harris interviews members of City Corp, Ventura, California about their community service.
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Ventura Salvation Army, Sherry Cash and Bill Finley, Interviewed by Camille Harris
Ventura City Corp has a mission “to inspire and develop youth to become capable, productive, engaged civic leaders and to elevate the status of youth in their communities in the Central Coast.”