Randy Pausch's Last Lecture
CMU Professor Randy Pausch passed away from pancreatic cancer, but before he did, he taught all of us what is important in life and how to live. His inspirational "last lecture" at CMU is a YouTube sensation, and his book, "The Last Lecture," has been translated into 32 languages. Watch Randy Pausch's last lecture at CMU below and see why the world is a better place thanks to him.
Larry Richert Co-Writes a Major Film Called "Shannon's Rainbow" Larry Richert and actor and writer John Mowod have co-written a script to a movie that is currently in production in Pittsburgh. "Shannon's Rainbow" is a heart wrenching and intense drama about a teenaged girl named Shannon, who faces and overcomes tragedy through the love of a horse and the mother she never knew. Look for it to hit the screens in 2009, and you can get more information by visiting the movie's website by clicking below, or check out the story KDKA TV did on the movie.
Click here for more info Click here for KDKA TV's story on the movie with John Shumway
Autism Speaks Larry Richert has been talking about the autism issue in children for a while now, and if you need help or more information on an autistic child, visit Autism Speaks' website by clicking the link below.
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Are You Ready for Digital TV?
2009 will bring an end to analog TV, as mandated by Congress, and this will affect anyone in the US with a TV. Are you ready? Did you know you can get a coupon for a digital converter from the government? Check out the digital TV FAQ site by clicking the link below.
Click here for digital TV facts Click here for the digital converter quiz.
Energy Saving Lightbulbs
Here's the link to learn more about energy saving lightbulbs as discussed with Larry and John.
Londoner Lyndon Jennings is a big Steelers fan, and he visits Pittsburgh every so often to take in a home game. He and his girlfriend Liz are now on a world tour that includes Vietnam, China, Japan, Austalia, and many other exotic locales. Their only US visit was Pittsburgh for a Baltimore Ravens game- and of course, KDKA Radio! Here is Lyndon's first correspondence from Australia.
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Larry Richert and actor and writer John Mowod have co-written a script to a movie that is currently in production in Pittsburgh. "Shannon's Rainbow" is a heart wrenching and intense drama about a teenaged girl named Shannon, who faces and overcomes tragedy through the love of a horse and the mother she never knew. Look for it to hit the screens in 2009, and you can get more information by visiting the movie's website by clicking below, or check out the story KDKA TV did on the movie.
Click here to see KDKA's morning news anchor Bill Rehkopf in his Willie Stargell jersey!
2009 will bring an end to analog TV, as mandated by Congress, and this will affect anyone in the US with a TV. Are you ready? Did you know you can get a coupon for a digital converter from the government? Check out the digital TV FAQ site by clicking the link below.
Here's the link to learn more about energy saving lightbulbs as discussed with Larry and John.
Londoner Lyndon Jennings is a big Steelers fan, and he visits Pittsburgh every so often to take in a home game. He and his girlfriend Liz are now on a world tour that includes Vietnam, China, Japan, Austalia, and many other exotic locales. Their only US visit was Pittsburgh for a Baltimore Ravens game- and of course, KDKA Radio! Here is Lyndon's first correspondence from Australia.
