College Algorithm/ Tahoe Author/ Delhi Author/ Camel Races


Algorithm for College  Struggling to select the right college? Today on Insight, you’ll meet UC Davis management professor Richard Dorf, who’s written an algorithm to help prospective college students find the right fit. It's in his new book, "The College Journey: From College to Career 2009."

Tahoe-Based Author  Todd Borg is a Lake Tahoe-based author who has written a series of mystery books using his home as the backdrop. His sixth book, "Tahoe Avalanche," was just released. We’ll talk with him about the latest adventures of detective Owen McKenna.

Delhi-Based Author  Anita Jain was raised in Sacramento, and lives in Delhi. Her latest book is "Marrying Anita: A Quest for Love in the New India." It is about her search for a husband using the more traditional methods practiced in her ancestral home.

Virginia City Camel Races  Some of the jockeys in this year’s race join us to talk about the camels, ostriches and emus that compete in the event.

The races begin at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5th and go through Sunday, Sept 7th at the Camel Arena, F St., Virginia City, NV. Information: (775) 847-7008.

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Insight was not heard Friday, Aug. 29th or Monday, Sept. 1st.

 
Tuesday, September 2, 2008