1.17.11 Pulitzer-Prize winning Professor of English and Poet Laureate at the University of Virginia Rita Dove joins Coy for a special discussion of poetry. Dove offers a reading of a couple of her own poems- “Testimonial” and “Black Billy Waters, at His Pitch”- amongst an explanation of her words and the roots of her career. Her love of poetry is explored, as are her affinities for music, movement, and dance. Also, in honor of the Martin Luther King holiday, today’s conversation recaps the wonder of King’s ability to galvanize an audience. Dove’s list of honors and accolades is truly remarkable, and here is a chance to hear one of the most notable members of the Charlottesville community speak at length on her career.
Jan 172011
The Snow Knows Gardening Show is the longest running gardening show in America. The Snows will talk gardening, answer your questions and have a lot of fun along the way.
You can visit their store online at: www.snowknows.com
Stop by the store in person: 1875 Avon St. Charlottesville, VA. 22902
Phone Number: 434-295-2159
You can visit their store online at: www.snowknows.com
Stop by the store in person: 1875 Avon St. Charlottesville, VA. 22902
Phone Number: 434-295-2159
Jan 162011
Host Rick Moore talks with Sandy Hausman (Charlottesville News Bureau Chief. WVTF & Radio IQ) and Chris Moore (Scientist, Chesapeake Bay Foundation) about menhaden fish and other important fish in the Chesapeake Bay. Menhaden clean algae in the bay, are used as a protein source for other fish (e.g. striped bass), can be used as bait,provide jobs, and more. Also, there’s a Virginia legislature bill about managing the menhaden.
Jan 152011
David John Marotta speaking on wealth management at the January meeting of the Senior Statemen of Virginia.
David John Marotta, CFP®, AIF®, is president of Marotta Wealth Management and an American Association of Independent Investors Life Member. He is a graduate of Stanford University and president of Marotta Wealth Management, a fee-only financial planning firm with offices in Charlottesville and Richmond, Virginia. David is the author of a weekly financial column, “Marotta on Money,” and a well respected leader in the financial industry. He has appeared in publications including The Washington Post, the LA Times, Money Magazine, Dow Jones MarketWatch, Financial Planning Magazine and the Central New York Business Journal, and is a monthly guest on the Rob Schilling Show of Charlottesville’s WINA. David is a frequent speaker on topics including preparing for college expenses, investing, taxes and retirement planning at the Consumer Education Foundation of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors and American Association of Independent Investors.
In today’s presentation David reminds us that thoughtful wealth management is more than just maximizing net worth. It also gives us the best chance of meeting our life goals. Wealth is only valuable because it helps us make a significant impact on our world. It doesn’t give us meaning. Retirement therefore isn’t an age; it is the state of being financially independent. The goal is to have enough money to be able to achieve the success and significance in life that you desire. A holistic approach to wealth management builds your finances around your core values.
Mr. Marotta spoke at the January 12, 2011 meeting of the Senior Statesmen of Virginia. The meeting was held at The Charlottesville Senior Center. Following the presentation, questions were taken from the audience. The program was moderated by SSV member Charles Smith.
1.14.11 Founder and Senior Editor of The Hook Hawes Spencer joins Coy for the latest edition of “Fun Fridays with Hawes.” The conversation starts with weather…but then proceeds to cover just about everything else under the sun. Included among today’s discussion topics: the best way to enjoy a beer, the trio of car fires in Charlottesville, the mystery of the gas pump, what makes a good sitcom, Coke vs. Pepsi, and a disturbing local news story coming out of the Valley. Also, if you haven’t heard America’s new favorite game, Dead or Alive yet, check out today’s edition to find out the status of some beloved celebrities of yesteryear.
1.14.11 Founder and President of the Rutherford Institute John Whitehead joins Coy to discuss the red-light camera citations. Whitehead had the opportunity to view the video tapes from the cameras installed on Rio Road, and he did not like what he saw. Today’s conversation breaks down the statistics from tickets issued, percentage of those tickets issued because of right turns on read, and the amount of revenue brought in from the resulting fines. As always, Whitehead encourages you to give him a call at the Rutherford Institute if issued one of these aforementioned citations at [(434)978-3888].
1.14.11 Fire Chief for the City of Charlottesville Charles Werner joins Coy to discuss the car fires on back-to-back days. Yesterday, a car turned completely ablaze in front of a county office building, and today, 29 North turned into a parking lot when a car caught fire in the middle of traffic, shutting down traffic on one of Charlottesville’s most important roads. Chief Werner gives background on the static-electricity based causes of these fires, and he also give ways to help you avoid such hazards. Also included in the conversation are a couple of house fire stories and an update on the piece of steel Charlottesville will receive from the fallen World Trade Center towers.
Charlottesville Tomorrow held its first ever “community conversation” on January 10, 2011. Land use expert Ed McMahon with the Urban Land Institute delivered an hour long presentation about the connection between a community’s self-image and its economic performance. Read more at Charlottesville Tomorrow.
Check out the new episode of the UVA Today Radio Show , a weekly five minute segment on WTJU radio . Look for new editions of the show every Wednesday at 11:55 a.m. on WTJU. Afterward, all of the segments will be posted on iTunesU .
Read more about the stories featured in this week’s program:
• Storied Landscapes Narrate the History of Historic Preservation in Architecture Professor’s New Book (Daniel Bluestone)
• Classics Professor Wins Award for Top Book in Field (John F. Miller)
• Expanded Observance Honoring Martin Luther King (Dr. Marcus Martin)
•Air Date: 1/12/2011
To download mp3, click here .
1.12.11 Author and Professor of English at the University of Virginia Jennifer Greeson joins Coy to discuss her new book Our South. The conversation first touches on Thomas Jefferson’s true identity (American, Virginian, but not necessarily Southerner) before traveling through the history of the U.S. South from a literary approach beginning with the Revolutionary War. In what ways was the Mason-Dixon line viewed as a barrier between worlds from both inside and outside of the South? How can the fantasy world of literature help us to understand the relationships between South-North and South-World? Professor Greeson’s book Our South: Geographic Fantasy and the Rise of National Literature, addresses these questions and much more.
1.12.11 Best-selling author and local historian Rick Britton joins Coy to continue their conversational series on the lifetime contributions of Thomas Jefferson. In today’s installment of “TJ’s Greatest Hits,” the discussion centers on the Rivanna River, and the 22-year old Thomas Jefferson heading up the committee raising money to dredge the River for commercial purposes. Britton then runs off a list of titles TJ held in the local government of Albemarle County, and also included is a brief caller quiz on some Jefferson trivia. Be sure to check out Britton’s January 13th (tomorrow) lecture at Michie Tavern on “Anastasia, Charlottesville’s Own Royal Princess,” and for more information call [(404)977-1234].
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