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Wednesday, February 18 2015

  • Boston’s Blizzards; Possible Sandy Fraud & the Black Fashion Paradox February 18, 2015

    Possible Sandy insurance fraud; the black fashion paradox; how Bostonians are coping with&nbsp;all that snow; NJ blue laws and why great acting is about so much more than just entertainment.&nbsp; (episode)

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    • Boston's Long, Snowy Winter Slog February 18, 2015

      For most Bostonians, the&nbsp;snow&nbsp;lost any luster it may have had several storms ago. We'll check in on how our neighbors to the north&nbsp;are dealing with this winter's historic amount of snow.

    • Why Some Sandy Damage Reports Were Falsified February 18, 2015

      After engineers' reports originally confirmed Sandy-related damage for thousands of homes, many homeowners are being denied compensation from insurers, prompting allegations of fraud.

    • Style over Substance: The Influence and Importance of Black Fashion February 18, 2015

      Pratt professor &amp; designer Adrienne Jones and ESPN's Scoop Jackson discuss&nbsp;the paradox of black fashion: a lot of influence...but not a lot of corporate power.

    • Does Acting Matter? February 18, 2015

      Film writer and author David Thomson argues that good acting serves a bigger purpose than simple entertainment.&nbsp;

    • Bergen County's Sunday Shopping Ban Explained February 18, 2015

      Bergen County is the last county in the U.S. with&nbsp;blue laws that prohibit shopping for certain kinds of goods on Sundays. We asked Bergen County residents for their thoughts on the ban.