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No BS with a Ukulele! Off-Ramp for July 28, 2012
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Dan Carino
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Episode 5412
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No BS with a Ukulele! Off-Ramp for July 28, 2012

Ian Whitcomb's ukulele heroes, downhill skateboarding, Kwayzar the 84yo rapper, Tuesday night in Anaheim, and the El Segundo Blue.

A 1966 Ian Whitcomb music video, interpreted by John Rabe
A 1966 Ian Whitcomb music video, interpreted by John Rabe
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Ian Whitcomb/John Rabe
)

Ian Whitcomb's ukulele heroes, downhill skateboarding, Kwayzar the 84yo rapper, Tuesday night in Anaheim, and the El Segundo Blue.

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Downey has a history of musical talent, including The Carpenters and Metallica. The town's newest addition is an 84-year-old rapper named Kwayzar.
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Former rock star, author, musicologist, and radio host Ian Whitcomb talks about his life and his new book.
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In 1976, the El Segundo Blue Butterfly became the first ever insect on the federal endangered species list. Today, it numbers well over 100,000.
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Off-Ramp contributor Jefferson Yen went to a San Pedro downhill skating hub to find out how people are reacting to potential ban.
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LA restaurants have begun keeping their own gardens in house. Reporter Sonata Lee Narcisse visited several restaurants to see what's cooking--and growing.
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In depression you've found something you're good at. But you could be better.