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Charlottesville–Right Now: John Whitehead on why Tamiflu may be hazardous to your health (and the government’s bottom line)

John Whitehead of the Rutherford Institute makes his first appearance of the year on WINA’s Charlottesville–Right Now with Coy Barefoot. Of course, it’s the height of flu season, and Coy wants to know more about Whitehead’s recent article on Tamiflu. Whitehead points to evidence that Tamiflu may not be the wonder drug doctors purport it to be, and says the FDA has not done its job in properly labeling the drug. From his article:

It was thought that the drug, which has been used by over 30 million people worldwide, was causing some of its users to manifest very unusual behavior. For example, during the 2004 and 2005 flu seasons, two teenage boys committed suicide within hours of taking Tamiflu. The 17-year-old jumped in front of a large truck on a busy road after walking outside his house barefoot and in pajamas during a snowstorm. The 14-year-old jumped to his death from the balcony of a ninth-floor flat. Later, a teenage girl was narrowly prevented from jumping to her death from a window within days of starting a course of the flu drug. By November 2005, it had been reported that 12 Japanese children had died while on the drug and that others had experienced hallucinations, encephalitis and other symptoms.

Other topics include issues with the new cervical cancer vaccine, former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld’s connections with the makers of Tamiflu, the rights of non-custodial parents, the legality of giving students psychological tests without their parents’ consent, and the Bush administration’s use of signing statements.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Campaigns and Elections Editor Morgan Felchner

Morgan Felchner is the editor of Campaigns and Elections Magazine, which offers a “behind-the-scenes” look at politics. She speaks with Coy Barefoot of Charlottesville–Right Now about how her magazine demonstrates the strategies and tactics next years’ politicians are using now. She says campaign communications staff are utilizing viral websites such as YouTube to promote candidates, and bloggers are revolutionizing how the world views the politicians.

As a special bonus, the January issue is available for free online at their website, campaignline.com. The role of women and minorities in politics are focused on this month, as well as a special segment on Five Women to Watch – a look at the female politicians that don’t get as much press coverage as Hilliary Clinton and Nancy Pelosi.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: General Assembly update with Del. Jennifer McClellan

Delegate Jennifer McClellan joins Coy Barefoot on WINA’s Charlottesville–Right Now for a General Assembly update. She and Coy discuss the potential collapse of the Republican’s transportation plan. At issue is the question of funding priorities. Should roads be built at the expense of education?

“Government’s number one priority is to keep its citizens safe,” says McClellan. “A second very high priority is to make all of our citizens have the tools they need to succeed.” Del. McClellan reminds listeners that transportation is more about moving people around than building roads.

McClellan is also active in the campaign to regulate pay-day loans by capping interest levels at 36 percent, and she updates Coy on where the legislation stands. She also talks about her bill to expand the registration periods for children to enter kindergarten. (HB1636)

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Charlottesville–Right Now: UVa’s Dean of Engineering and Applied Science Jim Aylor

Jim Aylor Jim Aylor has always loved electronics. So when he started at the University of Virginia as an undergraduate in 1964, he went straight to its engineering school. 42 years and a PhD later, Aylor is now the Dean of UVa’s School of Engineering and Applied Science, which was recently ranked the third best engineering school in the nation by the Princeton Review. On this edition of Charlottesville–Right Now! with Coy Barefoot, Aylor discusses the important role of women in the engineering field as well as the school’s transformation from focusing on undergraduate education to housing some of the most exciting research of it’s kind in the nation.Aylor explains how research being done at the school is actively being used in real-world applications. He also talks about the importance of Wilsdorf Hall, an addition to the school’s research laboratories, in continuing to be one of the top nanotechnology schools in the country.



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Charlottesville–Right Now: Architects Celebrate Local Buildings with New Exhibit

The American Institute of Architects celebrates its 150th anniversary this year. Jim Grigg is the president of the Central Virginian Chapter, and helped organize the exhibit “Hidden in Plain Sight.” The exhibit will celebrate the past 150 years of architecture in Central Virginia by showcasing 150 different buildings. Grigg and Kyle Copas, the curator of the exhibit, speak with Coy Barefoot about it on this segment of Charlottesville–Right Now!

“This is very much about engaging the public discussion about architecture,” Copas says. “We live in a very rich and diverse-built environment, and a lot of times we take it for granted.”

The pair also want public input on what should go into the exhibit. You can email Kyle at kylec[at]ntelos.net. Hidden in Plain Sight will open on Friday, April 6th at the Charlottesville Community Design Center on the downtown mall.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Historian Rick Britton’s Weekly History Discussion (1-19-07)

Local historian and author Rick Britton joins Coy Barefoot on Charlottesville–Right Now! every Friday afternoon for a history discussion. On the January 19th edition, the pair talk about the possible adoption of the Ginger Gold as Virginia’s State Apple (SB779, HB1837) as well continued the discussion about the 19th Virginia, the topic of last week’s show.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Winter Edition of the Virginia Quarterly Review Released

Virginia Quarterly Review: Winter 2007 Ted Genoways is the editor of the Virginia Quarterly Review, the literary magazine of the University of Virginia. On this edition of Charlottesville–Right Now! with Coy Barefoot, he discusses the Winter Edition of the VQR – a massive 300-page “Journal of Literature and Discussion.” This issue features photographs from Chris Hondros, who recently won the highest award for war photography, as well as an essay by John Ghazvinian, who was on the show last week. It also features an installment of Art SpiegelmanGuv,!v,,us ongoing “comix memoir,” an untraditional comic by the Pulitzer-Prize winning author/artist of the graphic novel Maus.The Spring issue will feature extensive coverage of the US-Mexican border.



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Charlottesville–Right Now: Att. Gen. McDonnell’s Legislative Agenda

Bob McDonnell Should state police officers have the authority to detain illegal immigrants? Bob McDonnell, the Attorney General for the Commonwealth of Virginia, thinks they should. He held a press conference on Wednesday, asking for the Governor to give DMV and State Police officials the ability to apprehend illegal immigrants found participating in crimes – a power currently severely limited.McDonnell also discusses the package of bills he is pushing through the General Assembly. Some of the issues he’s concentrating on include consumer protection, the promotion of free enterprise, improving homeland security, and internet safety for children. Also, with the large number of senior citizens with Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases, McDonnell plans to implement a system for them similar to the “Amber Alert” for children, aiding in the search for the lost.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Organization Supports Local Military Families

Sarah Murray is a member of Blue Star Families of Central Virginia (BSFCA), an organization which supports the family members of military troops on active duty. They send care packages and provide correspondence for those troops, and throughout this month are collecting valentines to send as well. Fighting the isolation that the friends and family of soldiers go through is one of BSFCA’s goals. They encourage everyone, even those not associated with the military, to be a part of a social support network so those in military families don’t have to go through the war alone.

For more information on Blue Star Families, listeners can visit their website, or call (434) 978-2966.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Veterinarian and Author Marty Becker discusses surpising animal facts

Marty Becker is a veterinarian and author, nationally renowned as the “best loved family doctor for pets,” and contributor to ABC’s “Good Morning America.” He speaks with Coy Barefoot on Charlottesville–Right Now about two books he recently published with Gina Spadafori: “Why Do Dogs Drink Out of the Toilet?” and “Do Cats Always Land on Their Feet?” Each book tackles 101 myths and facts about dogs and cats, explaining why these animals do some of the strange things they do. Becker discusses a few of these surprising answers.

Why Do Dogs Drink Out of the Toilet?: 101 of the Most Perplexing Questions Answered About Canine Conundrums, Medical Mysteries and Befuddling Behaviors
Do Cats Always Land on Their Feet?: 101 of the Most Perplexing Questions Answered About Feline Unfathomables, Medical Mysteries and Befuddling Behaviors

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Author and Television Host Larry Winget on his New Book – “It’s Called Work for a Reason!”

Best selling author Larry Winget, well known for his blunt and candid speaking style, is a public speaker that talks to corporations around the world about his approach to business. He joins Coy Barefoot on this January 12th edition of Charlottesville–Right Now to talk about his new book. “It’s Called Work for a Reason!: Your Success Is Your Own Damn Fault” is a discussion of the workplace – specifically, the relationship between employers and employees. He speaks about responsibilities that both of these parties share, their priorities, as well as his show on A&E – “Big Spender“.

It really is always your own fault – you are responsible for the resutls that you experience…If your employees are horrible, it’s because you’re a horrible manager.
-Larry Winget

It's Called Work for a Reason!: Your Success Is Your Own Damn Fault

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Historian Rick Britton on the 19th Virginia (1-12-07)

Local historian and cartographer Rick Britton is a regular guest on Charlottesville–Right Now with Coy Barefoot for discussions about history. This week, Britton talks about the 19th Virginia, a Confederate regiment in the Civil War comprised primarily of soldiers from Charlottesville and Albemarle. He spoke of some of the major battles the 19th Virginia was involved in, including Pickett’s Charge and Second Manassas – and shares several stories of individual solders from that regiment.