Here's the podcast of my conversation with Erin Zabel of Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Virginia about "Let's Talk Month," a program aimed at helping parents talk to kids about sex education
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This is my final episode as host of this program. I have begun a new career as a teacher in Virginia Beach Public Schools. To all of the people who have been in studio with me these last 14 years, and to everyone who has listened, thank you.
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Let's Talk Month
Sunday, October 28th @ 6am
92.9 The Wave, ESPN Radio 94.1, Star 1310 and 97.3 The Eagle
Should parents be talking to their kids about sex? When should they? What about Sex Ed in schools? This Sunday on Topics, I'll ask Erin Zable of Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Virginia about their program, "Let's Talk Month," encouraging grownups to educate their young people about sex.
On the web:
www.PPSEV.org
92.9 The Wave, ESPN Radio 94.1, Star 1310 and 97.3 The Eagle
Should parents be talking to their kids about sex? When should they? What about Sex Ed in schools? This Sunday on Topics, I'll ask Erin Zable of Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Virginia about their program, "Let's Talk Month," encouraging grownups to educate their young people about sex.
On the web:
www.PPSEV.org
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Podcast: Epilepsy Awareness Stroll
Linda Bright, Patty Hood and Pat Lane of the Epilepsy Foundation of Virginia talk about epilepsy, it's causes and treatments. Also discussed is the upcoming Epilepsy Awareness Stroll, which is scheduled for Saturday, November 4th at Mount Trashmore Park in Virginia Beach. For details, visit www.efva.org
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New Podcast: Honor Flight
Listen below to my conversation with Kelly Hall, the veterans liason for Honor Flight Historic Triangle Virginia, which makes bi-annual trips with World War II veterans to the World War II Memorial in Washington D.C. Also on the show are two veterans who have made the trip: Ed Knight and Gene Evans.
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Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Honor Flight
Sunday, October 14th @ 6am
92.9 The Wave, ESPN Radio 94.1, Star 1310 and 97.3 The Eagle
The topic this week is Honor Flight Historic Triangle, an organization devoted to taking World War II veterans on an all-expenses paid trip to Washington D.C. to see and experience the World War II Memorial. The memorial opened in 2004. Honor Flight began a few years later with a single chapter and has since grown to 33 hubs in a number of states.
My guests on the program are Kelley Hall and two World War II veterans who made the trip last year, Ed Knight and Gene Evans. Honor Flight's next trip to Washington is scheduled for Saturday, October 20th.
On the web:
www.HonorFlightHTVA.org
www.HonorFlight.org
92.9 The Wave, ESPN Radio 94.1, Star 1310 and 97.3 The Eagle
The topic this week is Honor Flight Historic Triangle, an organization devoted to taking World War II veterans on an all-expenses paid trip to Washington D.C. to see and experience the World War II Memorial. The memorial opened in 2004. Honor Flight began a few years later with a single chapter and has since grown to 33 hubs in a number of states.
My guests on the program are Kelley Hall and two World War II veterans who made the trip last year, Ed Knight and Gene Evans. Honor Flight's next trip to Washington is scheduled for Saturday, October 20th.
On the web:
www.HonorFlightHTVA.org
www.HonorFlight.org
Monday, October 8, 2012
Podcast -- Flu Season
My interview with Chesapeake Health Director Dr. Nancy Welch about the recommendations for flu shots this year.
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Friday, October 5, 2012
Flu Season
Sunday, October 7th @ 6am
92.9 The Wave, ESPN Radio 94.1, Star 1310 and 97.3 The Eagle
This Sunday on Topics, I talk with Dr. Nancy Welch, the Director of the Chesapeake Health Department, about the upcoming flu season. Dr. Welch says the best time to get a flu shot is now, before the predicted height of flu season in January and February.
For information on where to get a flu shot, contact your doctor, local health department, local pharmacy, or visit www.Flu.gov
92.9 The Wave, ESPN Radio 94.1, Star 1310 and 97.3 The Eagle
This Sunday on Topics, I talk with Dr. Nancy Welch, the Director of the Chesapeake Health Department, about the upcoming flu season. Dr. Welch says the best time to get a flu shot is now, before the predicted height of flu season in January and February.
For information on where to get a flu shot, contact your doctor, local health department, local pharmacy, or visit www.Flu.gov
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Podcast -- CHROME Sponsor Launch
Listen below to my interview with Theodosa Wyatt and Sherman Pressey about CHROME, a 30 year local effort encouraging minority students to pursue studies in science, math and engineering.
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www.Chrome.org
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www.Chrome.org
Friday, September 28, 2012
CHROME Sponsor Launch
Sunday, September 30th @ 6am
92.9 The Wave, ESPN Radio 94.1, Star 1310 and 97.3 The Eagle
Sunday's edition of Topics looks at CHROME, which stands for Cooperating Hampton Roads Organizations for Minorities in Engineering. Guests Theodosa Wyatt and Sherman Pressey discuss how public schools, universities, and private companies are teaming up to encourage students, particularly minority students, to study engineering, math and science.
Norfolk State University is inviting CHROME sponsors and potential sponsors to the CHROME Sponsor Launch on Saturday, October 6th from 8am to 3pm.
For information, visit www.chrome.org/forms/2012_sponsor_launch.pdf
92.9 The Wave, ESPN Radio 94.1, Star 1310 and 97.3 The Eagle
Sunday's edition of Topics looks at CHROME, which stands for Cooperating Hampton Roads Organizations for Minorities in Engineering. Guests Theodosa Wyatt and Sherman Pressey discuss how public schools, universities, and private companies are teaming up to encourage students, particularly minority students, to study engineering, math and science.
Norfolk State University is inviting CHROME sponsors and potential sponsors to the CHROME Sponsor Launch on Saturday, October 6th from 8am to 3pm.
For information, visit www.chrome.org/forms/2012_sponsor_launch.pdf
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Hampton Roads Sustainability Expo
Agencies from all over Hampton Roads will gather at the Virginia Beach
Convention Center on Saturday, September 29th, for the 1st Annual
Hampton Roads Sustainable Living Expo. The event is presented by the
City of Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach Public Schools, and the Virginia
Aquarium and Marine Science Center.
Sustainability refers to the steps that people, families, communities and governments can take to meet the needs of the present and future. This means the three R's: reduce, reuse and recycle. It also means community design that minimizes environmental impact, storm water runoff, and resource usage.
Listen below to my interview with Clay Burnick of the City of Virginia Beach and Tim Cole of Virginia Beach City Public Schools.
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www.hrsustainablelivingexpo.com
Sustainability refers to the steps that people, families, communities and governments can take to meet the needs of the present and future. This means the three R's: reduce, reuse and recycle. It also means community design that minimizes environmental impact, storm water runoff, and resource usage.
Listen below to my interview with Clay Burnick of the City of Virginia Beach and Tim Cole of Virginia Beach City Public Schools.
Download Episode
www.hrsustainablelivingexpo.com
New Podcast -- In the Shadow of Greatness
Listen below to my interview with Navy Lt. Commander Josh Welle, the creator of the new book, In the Shadow of Greatness: Voices of Leadership, Sacrifice, and Service from America's Longest War.
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www.shadowofgreatness.com
Download episode
www.shadowofgreatness.com
Thursday, September 13, 2012
In the Shadow of Greatness
Sunday, September 16th @ 6am
92.9 The Wave, ESPN Radio 94.1, Star 1310 and 97.3 The Eagle
This Sunday on Topics, I talk with Navy Lt. Commander Josh Welle, the creator of a new book. In the Shadow of Greatness: Voices of Leadership, Sacrifice, and Service from America's Longest War, is a compilation of stories from the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 2002, and how the events of 9/11 affected their lives.
Welle, the 2002 Class President, compiled and co-edited the book. Following 9/11, he and his classmates faced the prospect of graduating from the Naval Academy and being deployed to Afghanistan as a result of the attacks. He speaks of September 11th as the glue for the narrative of what he calls the "9/11 Generation."
The book was released Tuesday on the 11th anniversary of the terrorist attacks. Demand for In the Shadow of Greatness has been very high on Amazon.com.
On the web:
shadowofgreatness.com
92.9 The Wave, ESPN Radio 94.1, Star 1310 and 97.3 The Eagle
This Sunday on Topics, I talk with Navy Lt. Commander Josh Welle, the creator of a new book. In the Shadow of Greatness: Voices of Leadership, Sacrifice, and Service from America's Longest War, is a compilation of stories from the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 2002, and how the events of 9/11 affected their lives.
Welle, the 2002 Class President, compiled and co-edited the book. Following 9/11, he and his classmates faced the prospect of graduating from the Naval Academy and being deployed to Afghanistan as a result of the attacks. He speaks of September 11th as the glue for the narrative of what he calls the "9/11 Generation."
The book was released Tuesday on the 11th anniversary of the terrorist attacks. Demand for In the Shadow of Greatness has been very high on Amazon.com.
On the web:
shadowofgreatness.com
Monday, September 10, 2012
Walk for PKD
PKD, or Polycystic Kidney Disease, is the nation's most common life-threatening genetic disease, but it's also one of the least known. David Damiani of the Tidewater Chapter of the PKD Foundation is working to change that.
PKD does not exhibit itself overtly; the damage it causes is entirely internal. The condition causes cysts to grow in and on kidneys, leading them to grow in size but diminish in function. Most people don't know they have it until the damage has been done. For many, the ultimate "cure" for PKD is a kidney transplant.
Damiani became involved with the PKD Foundation when he discovered the wife of a friend had been diagnosed with PKD. Her children could carry the gene as well. PKD is carried by a dominate gene, meaning offspring of a PKD patient have a 50% chance of contracting the disease.
The Walk for PKD is a chance for the PKD Foundation to raise money for the cause of treating and (hopefully) curing the disease. It's also a chance for Damiani to educate the public about this largely unknown disease.
The 2012 Walk for PKD will happen Saturday, November 3rd at 17th Street Park in Virginia Beach. For information, visit www.WalkForPKD.org/Tidewater.
To hear my interview with David Damiani about PKD, visit the show's podcast page.
PKD does not exhibit itself overtly; the damage it causes is entirely internal. The condition causes cysts to grow in and on kidneys, leading them to grow in size but diminish in function. Most people don't know they have it until the damage has been done. For many, the ultimate "cure" for PKD is a kidney transplant.
Damiani became involved with the PKD Foundation when he discovered the wife of a friend had been diagnosed with PKD. Her children could carry the gene as well. PKD is carried by a dominate gene, meaning offspring of a PKD patient have a 50% chance of contracting the disease.
The Walk for PKD is a chance for the PKD Foundation to raise money for the cause of treating and (hopefully) curing the disease. It's also a chance for Damiani to educate the public about this largely unknown disease.
The 2012 Walk for PKD will happen Saturday, November 3rd at 17th Street Park in Virginia Beach. For information, visit www.WalkForPKD.org/Tidewater.
To hear my interview with David Damiani about PKD, visit the show's podcast page.
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Walk for PKD
Sunday, September 9th @ 6am
92.9 The Wave, ESPN Radio 94.1, Star 1310 and 97.3 The Eagle
This week on Topics I learn about the Walk for PKD, which is scheduled for Saturday, November 3rd at 17th Street Park at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. PKD stands for Polycystic Kidney Disease, a genetic disease that causes cysts to form on kidneys, eventually limiting their function. The condition is not uncommon...it affects approximately one in 500 people.
My guest is David Damiani of the Tidewater Chapter of the PKD Foundation.
To learn more about the Walk For PKD, visit www.WalkForPKD.org/Tidewater
92.9 The Wave, ESPN Radio 94.1, Star 1310 and 97.3 The Eagle
This week on Topics I learn about the Walk for PKD, which is scheduled for Saturday, November 3rd at 17th Street Park at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. PKD stands for Polycystic Kidney Disease, a genetic disease that causes cysts to form on kidneys, eventually limiting their function. The condition is not uncommon...it affects approximately one in 500 people.
My guest is David Damiani of the Tidewater Chapter of the PKD Foundation.
To learn more about the Walk For PKD, visit www.WalkForPKD.org/Tidewater
Sunday, August 26, 2012
The Out of the Darkness Walk
This week on Hampton Roads Topics, I talk with Chris Gilchrist about the 7th Annual Out of the Darkness Walk. The walk will happen Saturday, September 8th at Mount Trashmore Park in Virginia Beach.
Gilchrist describes the walk as a celebration for those left behind by people who take their own lives. The walk also serves as a chance to educate the public about mental health, depression, and the warning signs of suicide.
Listen to the podcast here
For information about the walk, visit www.sos-walk.org.
Gilchrist describes the walk as a celebration for those left behind by people who take their own lives. The walk also serves as a chance to educate the public about mental health, depression, and the warning signs of suicide.
Listen to the podcast here
For information about the walk, visit www.sos-walk.org.
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Podcast: The American Red Cross Needs Blood Donors
Kristen Hatfield of the American Red Cross Mid-Atlantic Blood Services Region talks about the organization's critical need for blood donors. To find a blood drive in your area, visit www.redcrossblood.org
Friday, August 10, 2012
The Red Cross Needs Blood Donors
Sunday, August 12th @ 6am
92.9 The Wave, ESPN Radio 94.1, Star 1310 and 97.3 The Eagle
Kristen Hatfield of the American Red Cross Mid-Atlantic Blood Services Region comes on the show to talk about the critical shortage of blood donors. In Hampton Roads, the Red Cross needs 500 to 600 donations of blood per day to meet demand, but donations are down about 10 percent this summer. Hatfield says the blood supply is at its lowest level in 15 years.
To learn more about how and where to donate, visit www.RedCrossBlood.org or call 800-GIVE-LIFE.
92.9 The Wave, ESPN Radio 94.1, Star 1310 and 97.3 The Eagle
Kristen Hatfield of the American Red Cross Mid-Atlantic Blood Services Region comes on the show to talk about the critical shortage of blood donors. In Hampton Roads, the Red Cross needs 500 to 600 donations of blood per day to meet demand, but donations are down about 10 percent this summer. Hatfield says the blood supply is at its lowest level in 15 years.
To learn more about how and where to donate, visit www.RedCrossBlood.org or call 800-GIVE-LIFE.
Monday, August 6, 2012
Podcast -- Back to School
With back to school time only about a month away, I invited Krista Barton-Arnold, the new principal of Linkhorn Park Elementary School in Virginia Beach, to the Topics studio to talk about helping kids get ready. For and foremost, she says, parents who are new to the area need to make sure their child is fully registered for school. She advises contacting the school system first.
Parents should be speaking positively about school to help children make the transition from summertime to school time. Encourage (or even require) your child to read, especially non-fiction if the student is in high school. "Newspaper articles, online articles...keep up with the election," she says. Help your child practice math facts a little each day. Take advantage of open house nights so you and your child can meet the teachers and get a feel for the school's layout.
For school supplies, Barton-Arnold advises checking the website for your child's school for a list of supplies they will need. Middle and high school students will often get their supply lists from their teachers after school starts, she says.
For more back to school information, consult your school division's homepage.
Parents should be speaking positively about school to help children make the transition from summertime to school time. Encourage (or even require) your child to read, especially non-fiction if the student is in high school. "Newspaper articles, online articles...keep up with the election," she says. Help your child practice math facts a little each day. Take advantage of open house nights so you and your child can meet the teachers and get a feel for the school's layout.
For school supplies, Barton-Arnold advises checking the website for your child's school for a list of supplies they will need. Middle and high school students will often get their supply lists from their teachers after school starts, she says.
For more back to school information, consult your school division's homepage.
Friday, August 3, 2012
Back To School
Sunday, August 5th @ 6am
92.9 The Wave, ESPN Radio 94.1, Star 1310 and 97.3 The Eagle
Back to School time. It's less than a month away. What will your kids need to be ready? What will their teachers need? This Sunday on Topics, I ask these questions of Krista Barton-Arnold, the new principal of Linkhorn Park Elementary School in Virginia Beach.
The Virginia Beach Public Schools website, VBSchools.com, has a whole section devoted to back to school information.
By the way, this weekend is Virginia's School Supplies Tax Free Holiday. School supplies costing less than $20.00 each and clothing costing less than $100.00 each are exempt of Virginia's 5% sales tax. Learn more here.
92.9 The Wave, ESPN Radio 94.1, Star 1310 and 97.3 The Eagle
Back to School time. It's less than a month away. What will your kids need to be ready? What will their teachers need? This Sunday on Topics, I ask these questions of Krista Barton-Arnold, the new principal of Linkhorn Park Elementary School in Virginia Beach.
The Virginia Beach Public Schools website, VBSchools.com, has a whole section devoted to back to school information.
By the way, this weekend is Virginia's School Supplies Tax Free Holiday. School supplies costing less than $20.00 each and clothing costing less than $100.00 each are exempt of Virginia's 5% sales tax. Learn more here.
Monday, July 30, 2012
Paying for the Midtown Tunnel
January 2014. That's when drivers using either the Midtown or Downtown Tunnels will be required to pay a toll.
The upcoming Midtown Tunnel expansion project is the subject of this week's Hampton Roads Topics. My guests are Lauren Hansen of the Virginian Department of Transportation and Leila Rice of Elizabeth River Crossings, the consortium that will operate and maintain the Midtown and Downtown Tunnels for the next 58 years. Here's the interview...
If you're dreading a return to the old days of traffic tie ups at the Route 44 toll booths near Mount Trashmore, think again. Commuters won't have to stop to pay the toll. Drivers with an EZ Pass transponder will pay the toll automatically.
Drivers without EZ Pass will "Pay by Plate." According to ERC's website,
The project will include the construction of a second Midtown Tunnel and a new road that will connect I-264 with Martin Luther King Freeway, thus creating a mini beltway between Portsmouth and Norfolk.
Preliminary work on the Midtown Tunnel is already underway. Construction work at what will become the openings to the second Midtown Tunnel tube will begin this fall, according to Rice.
On the web:
www.DriveERT.com
www.MidtownTunnel.org
The upcoming Midtown Tunnel expansion project is the subject of this week's Hampton Roads Topics. My guests are Lauren Hansen of the Virginian Department of Transportation and Leila Rice of Elizabeth River Crossings, the consortium that will operate and maintain the Midtown and Downtown Tunnels for the next 58 years. Here's the interview...
If you're dreading a return to the old days of traffic tie ups at the Route 44 toll booths near Mount Trashmore, think again. Commuters won't have to stop to pay the toll. Drivers with an EZ Pass transponder will pay the toll automatically.
Drivers without EZ Pass will "Pay by Plate." According to ERC's website,
"Pay By Plate, an electronic system whereby video cameras are used to capture license plate data, will also be used on the project. Vehicles that do not have E-ZPass transponders will be mailed an invoice for the toll due. Invoiced customers will be charged for cost recovery, which by Virginia law is capped at two times base toll rate."
The project will include the construction of a second Midtown Tunnel and a new road that will connect I-264 with Martin Luther King Freeway, thus creating a mini beltway between Portsmouth and Norfolk.
Preliminary work on the Midtown Tunnel is already underway. Construction work at what will become the openings to the second Midtown Tunnel tube will begin this fall, according to Rice.
On the web:
www.DriveERT.com
www.MidtownTunnel.org
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