9-9 - Michael Silacci, Myrna Goodman, Josh Gates,

 Josh Gates -  Host Syfy's "Destination Truth"

Josh Gates (born August 10, 1977 in Gloucester, Massachusetts) is an American adventurer, explorer, photographer, and television personality. He is currently the host of Destination Truth on Syfy, (formerly the Sci Fi Channel), a weekly one-hour show filmed in remote locations around the world that explores some of the world's mysteries and unexplained phenomena. Gates was born in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, where he was the president of his high school class, and currently resides in Los Angeles, California. He has degrees in archaeology and drama from Tufts University, where he graduated with honors in 1999. In addition to being a qualified SCUBA diver, Gates has also summited Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa and climbed Mt. Aconcagua in the Argentine Andes. From 1996 to 1998, Gates participated in The University of Maryland's archaeological excavations of Caesarea Maritima in Israel. Part of a small SCUBA team, Gates worked with researchers to excavate and better understand the ancient city's submerged harbor complex. In addition to his field work, Gates has traveled to 71 countries around the world and was recently inducted into The Explorers Club, a prestigious organization dedicated to the advancement of exploration since 1904.

Myra Goodman  "Earthbound Cook"

EARTHBOUND COOK pairs recipes with the information cooks need to make smarter choices, such as: • Pork Chile Verde, plus how to make the most eco-friendly meat choices and how to decode the labels on poultry and eggs. • Vegetarian entrees like Pumpkins Stuffed with Quinoa, Butternut and Cranberries for delicious meals to help people eat lower on the food chain. • Crusted Salmon, with information on the best choices for wild and eco-friendly farmed salmon. As a busy working mom who makes it a priority to enjoy family mealtime almost every night, Myra offers advice on cooking with kids – making meal preparation a family act. She also shares a wealth of her kitchen wisdom on how saving time can also save household energy, and demonstrates invaluable cooking tips like the proper way to shave fennel, clean mushrooms, cut herbs, peel fava beans, prep kale, and deglaze a pan – and shines the spotlight on her favorite ingredients from Apples to Zucchini. About the author: Myra Goodman is the co-owner and vice president of Earthbound Farm, which she founded with her husband, Drew, in 1984. She is also the author of FOOD TO LIVE BY. Myra lives with her husband and two children in Carmel, California.

Opus One Wineries  Winemaker Michael Silacci

Michael Silacci joined Opus One in March 2001 as director of viticulture and enology and became winemaker in January of 2004, taking on responsibility for all aspects of vineyard management and winemaking.  Prior to his appointment at Opus One, Mr. Silacci spent 6 years as winemaker at Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, one year as winemaker at King Estate in Oregon, and 6 years at Beaulieu Vineyard. He also made wine in France and Chile. Mr. Silacci holds a master’s degree in viticulture from the University of California, Davis in addition to undergraduate degrees in enology from the University of California, Davis and the Institut d’Oenologie at the Université de Bordeaux.  Advancing a natural vision of winegrowing as the ultimate expression of terroir, Mr. Silacci ensures that the connection between viticulture and winemaking at Opus One is seamless, reflecting the philosophy of founders Baron Philippine de Rothschild and Robert Mondavi.  Opus One produces luxury wines at its Napa Valley winery in Oakville, California. The 2002 vintage is now distributed in all 50 U.S. States and 65 countries worldwide.