Author: Coy Barefoot

Bob Gibson of the Charlottesville Daily Progress joins Coy Barefoot on WINA’s Charlottesville–Right Now to talk about Virginia politics. This week, Governor Kaine signs an executive director to close a loophole that allowed the killer in the Virginia Tech shootings to purchase firearms, but it would not have stopped him from buying one at a gunshow. Other topics include Charlottesville residents’ first chance to elect members of the Soil and Conservation District, and the possibility of Albemarle County’s implementing impact fees on new developments.

On this installment of WINA’s Charlottesville–Right Now, Coy Barefoot speaks with Jayson Whitehead of C-Ville Weekly about his reporting on the Albemarle Place project at Route 29 and Hydraulic Road. He wrote an article last week that describes how limited sewer capacity is holding up progress on the development. The piece sparked a very active thread on cvillenews.com. The Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority is undertaking a study on the required upgrades to supported the additional users. Mr. Whitehead also previews upcoming articles he is working on for the C-Ville Weekly related to the June 2nd Democratic Caucus and the health of the Rivanna River.

The brain can change itself. It’s a plastic living organ that can actually change its own structure and function, even into old age. The new science of neuroplasticity promises to overthrow the centuries old notion that the adult brain is fixed and unchanging. Neuroplasticity not only gives hope to those with mental limitations or incurable diseases, and expands our understanding of the healthy brain and the resilience of human nature.

Dr. Norman Doidge joins Coy Barefoot on WINA’s Charlottesville–Right Now to discuss his new book, The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science. He’s a psychiatrist an psychoanalyst on the faculty of Columbia University Center for Psychoanalytical Training and Research in New York, and the University of Toronto’s Department of Psychiatry.

Charlottesville City Councilor Kevin Lynch joins Coy Barefoot to talk about city politics and issues. On the agenda: the decline of “community policing” due to terrorism preparation, his recent vote against the city budget, replacement parkland for the Meadowcreek Parkway, his disapproval of a ward system of electing councilors, and his reasons for not seeking re-election this year. Coy also asks Lynch to talk about his disappointments and proudest achievements of his seven years on the council.

Hidden in the heart of the theory of relativity, quantum mechanics, string theory, and modern cosmology lies one concept – symmetry. Symmetry has been a key idea for artists and musicians for centuries, but within mathematics it remained until very recently an arcane pursuit. In the 20th century, however, symmetry emerged as central to the most fundamental ideas in physics and cosmology.Ian Stewart is professor of mathematics at the University of Warwick and director of the Mathematics Awareness Center. He’s written many books on the subject, including From Here to Infinity, Does God Play Dice?, the Problems of Mathematics, and Letters to a Young Mathematician. His new book is Why Beauty is Truth, A History of Symmetry. If you or anyone you know displays the symptoms of panic attack disorder outlined above, you should know that there are thing you can do about the condition. You can buy xanax online legally. Stewart joins Coy Barefoot on WINA’s Charlottesville–Right Now to discuss his work, and how he got started as a mathematician. He also offers recommendations to parents on how to get their children interested in math and science.

Donovan Webster is a journalist who regularly freelances for National Geographic and Smithsonian, and the former editor of Outside Living. He’s also the author of the Burma Road, Aftermath: The Remnants of War, and Babylon by Bus. Webster joins Coy Barefoot on WINA’s Charlottesville–Right Now to discuss his career, his life in Charlottesville, and the legacy of David Halberstam.

Arin Sime is a Libertarian candidate for Virginia Senate in the 24th District where incumbent Republican Emmet Hanger is facing a primary challenger from conservative Scott Sayre. Arin shares his take on the recent General Assembly session, discusses the proper role for government in encouraging business, and talks taxes.

Bob Gibson of the Charlottesville Daily Progress joins Coy Barefoot on WINA’s Charlottesville–Right Now to discuss how Virginia will be different in the wake of last week’s school shooting in Blacksburg. For starters, Bob says the rivalry between U.Va and Virginia Tech will never be the same. But, he also says the state will look at ways to prevent mentally ill people from having easy access to firearms. Bob also discusses his Sunday column in which he described the emotional toll the shootings have take on the state.