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Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at 7:30pm
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Sextuplets Turn 5 - They're one of Pittsburgh's favorite families. Now the Perry Sextuplets are five years old! OnQ's Tonia Caruso visits with the family to see how things have changed.

The Art of Peace - Kyle Holbrook survived his youth in Pittsburgh gangs and is now showing today's generation a better way through art. They paint dazzling murals on walls around the Martin Luther King Busway, through a partnership with National City Bank and YouthWorks.

All You Can Eat! - Dave & Dave check out the brand new All-You-Can-Eat section at PNC Park and find out if it's worth the price.

Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 7:30pm
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OnQ in Vienna - OnQ's Michael Bartley continues our coverage from Vienna, Austria on the life and career of Maestro Manfred Honeck. You'll see even more in September's OnQ special, which airs when Honeck becomes the new conductor and music director of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.

Related Link:
Austrian American Cultural Society of Pittsburgh

Tamas: A Documentary - In 1956, Tamas Szilagyi fled his native Hungary when the Soviets invaded - and became a respected teacher at the Kiski School in Saltsburg, PA. Now, he is the subject of a new documentary produced by well-known actor David Conrad, a Kiski graduate. OnQ contributor Dave Crawley reports on what inspired Conrad to tell his teacher's story.

Friday, August 29, 2008 at 7:30pm
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James Fair: A Welcome Home - In November 2003, SPC James Fair was critically wounded by a bomb while serving in Iraq. His injuries included the loss of both hands and the loss of sight in both eyes. Now, with the help of Homes for Our Troops, Duquesne Light, the Pittsburgh Home and Garden Show and many others, Fair is moving into a Ross Township home built to accommodate his special needs. OnQ contributor Harold Hayes reports.

RAND: 60th Anniversary - As the nonprofit celebrates a milestone, PNC Chairman & CEO Jim Rohr, who's a RAND trustee, talks about RAND's anniversary, and updates OnQ viewers on the Pittsburgh 250 celebration.

Greg Savage: Wood Artist - He spent years in a successful career as a TV news photographer, but Greg Savage's real passion was woodworking. One day, he walked a way from TV, turning his hobby into a dream job. OnQ contributor Dave Crawley reports.

You can see Greg Savage's work at the 2008 Three Rivers Arts Festival. Greg is at booth 127 from June 20 through 22.

Related Links:
Peppermill Guy
Bangles and Barrettes

Monday, September 1, 2008 at 7:30pm
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NURSING: REWARDS & CHALLENGES
The Nursing Shortage - Despite financial and other work incentives, some experts believe a nursing shortage will become a health care crisis in the years ahead. This report from OnQ's Michael Bartley begins this special series dedicated to the caring work of nurses.

Related Link:
National League For Nursing

Pediatric Nurses - Meet nurses who deal with the youngest of patients. From the ER to the neo-natal ICU, transplant ward to the cardio lab, pediatric nurses are on the front line of "family-centered care."

Related Links:
Pediatric Nursing
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Society of Pediatric Nurses

Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at 7:30pm
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NURSING: REWARDS & CHALLENGES
The Changing Face of Nursing - It used to be you'd find only young women on the job, but not anymore. More and more men are entering the nursing field. In this report, OnQ's Tonia Caruso introduces a local man who recently made a major career change.

Related Link:
Male Nurse Magazine

Oncology Nurses - They handle everything from success stories to death sentences: nurses who deal with cancer every day. How do you measure the expertise and value of an oncology nurse? Ask the patient. This report focuses on a breast cancer survivor, her treatment nurse, and the Pittsburgh-based Oncology Nursing Society.

Related Links:
Oncology Nursing Society
UMPC Cancer Centers

Discussion: Dean of the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing - Jacqueline Dunbar-Jacob, PhD, RN, discusses careers, challenges and rewards in the nursing field.

Related Link:
University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing

Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at 7:30pm
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NURSING: REWARDS & CHALLENGES
Military Nurses - Hospital Corpsman First Class Richard Weinmann is the U.S Navy's equivalent to an LPN or a paramedic. In 2005 and 2007, he served two tours of duty in Iraq helping wounded Marines and Iraqi citizens. OnQ's Chris Moore reports on the life-saving work of this military medic.

Related Link:
Corpsman - A Medical Enlisted Military Web Community

Nurses In Flight - Nursing work is tough enough on the ground, but imagine doing the job in a helicopter. OnQ follows a flight nurse on a STAT MedEvac patient transport.

Related Link:
Flight Nurses Association

Maternity Nurses - They're with you during momentous times in your life: the births of your children. OnQ captures the hard work and joy inside the Birth Center at Magee-Womens Hospital in Pittsburgh's Oakland section.

Thursday, September 4, 2008 at 7:30pm
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Big Savage Tunnel - It was the missing link on the "rails to trails" bike trail connecting Pittsburgh with Washington, DC. For three years, OnQ followed the tunnel's impressive restoration project. Now, we chronicle the history, renovation and opening of Big Savage. For More Information

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Watch OnQ's Big Savage Tunnel report on line!

Pittsburgh's River Tunnel - Pittsburgh's subway will soon extend from Downtown to the North Side but you won't travel over the Allegheny River, you'll be going under. Dave & Dave go 60 feet UNDERNEATH the river to see the giant boring machine that is digging the tunnel to the North Side.

In Glass & Steel - In honor of Pittsburgh's 250th Anniversary, Pittsburgh Glass Center celebrates the city's industrial roots with an exhibit featuring glass and steel. "Glass & Steel: Art Transcends Industry" features works ranging from jewelry to sculpture created by artists from Western Pennsylvania.

Friday, September 5, 2008 at 7:30pm
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The Proposed City-County Merger - It's an idea that's sparking lots of debate. Should the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County merge? OnQ's Tonia Caruso talks with leaders on both sides of the issue. Hear why some think it's a great idea while others are saying "not so fast!"

The Ultimate Gift - Last year, Dawn Hoffman of Jefferson Hills donated part of her liver to help save the life of her son, Jeffrey. During double organ transplant surgery, Jeffrey also received a kidney from his uncle. OnQ contributor Lynn Sawyer has this unique story of love and sacrifice.

Related Links:
Living Donor Transplantation
Organ Transplantation Information

Eastside Gallery - Tonight OnQ reports on the EastSide Gallery a cooperative art space located in a strip mall in East Liberty that is run by and for local emerging artists.

Related Link:
Ray Min Shoulder Wear

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