Making the Ordinary Extraordinary

Scott, Terri, David, Mom, Chris Photo:William A. Allard

Someone once asked me whom I admire most, and I didn’t even have to think about it. Hands-down -- it’s my mother. She has the most wonderful energy. It’s like a light that draws you in, and when you're with her, you feel as if you can do anything. I suppose this is because – watching her as a child – it seemed she could do anything. For starters, she gave birth to four children in five years and was on her own with us more often than not because our father’s job as a National Geographic photographer took him away for months at a time.

Bones of Turkana

The Leakey paleontological team uncovers a fossil in the Turkana Basin.

Bones of Turkana, the stunning new National Geographic Special, follows Richard Leake’s astonishing life and investigates four decades of exploration and discovery in Africa, alongside Meave and Louise, both paleontologists and National Geographic Explorers-in-Residence.

Robots Spark Dreams and Future Careers, Part II

Team Sparky 384

Congratulations to Team Sparky 384 from Henrico County, who joined teams from Martinsville, Va. and Raleigh, N.C. to become top winners in the 2012 FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Virginia Regional, a “varsity sport for the mind.”

With the purpose of inspiring future engineers and scientists, this year’s contest brought together 59 teams from Virginia, The Carolinas, Connecticut and Washington, DC to face off at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Stuart C. Siegel Center to compete in a two-day robotic basketball tournament. The top performers qualified to compete at the FIRST World Championship in St. Louis on April 25-28.

Exhibit Explores the Staying Power of Children’s Stories

Where The Wild Things Are

Whether it’s the tale of Max and his fearsome-looking monster friends in Maurice Sendak’s Where The Wild Things Are, or the bull who preferred smelling flowers to fighting matadors in Munro Leaf’s The Story of Ferdinand, a good children’s book can be remembered forever.

Join Richmond City School Students in Saving the Wood Thrush

Lucille M. Brown Middle School

What do you know about the Wood Thrush? Do you know this small bird has one of the most beautiful songs of any North American bird? Do you know how to imitate the Wood Thrush’s flute-like two note trill that sounds like a yodel? Do you know why the Wood Thrush is rapidly declining in numbers? Some very engaging students at Lucille M. Brown Middle School in the City of Richmond certainly do and they intend to involve us all in Saving the Wood Thrush.

Live Broadcast featuring the Atlantic Chamber Ensemble

ACE

How do sound and music affect our daily lives? Is there a difference between hearing and listening? How can we become better listeners? Using live performance, stories collected from the community and conversations with experts in the field, the Atlantic Chamber Ensemble (ACE) will unlock the ability we all have to listen actively with our ears and our brains.

Who Are the Teams to Beat in the Big Idea Challenge?

Team vs Team

A snapshot of two powerhouse teams in the Big Idea Challenge: What do teams competing in the Big Idea Challenge look like?

They are diverse, ranging from family teams, to groups of co-workers, to school friends and others. They all share a love of competition, puzzles and the Community Idea Stations. Here’s a look at two of our top teams:

Make Your Business Connection: Update

Connect your business

Looking for a unique opportunity to connect with other businesses? You will find that opportunity when your business decides to attend the Community Idea Stations Business Connections 2012 on May 17th from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This exciting event will play host to businesses throughout the area and will be comprised of business professionals who enjoy building relationships.

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Radio Streams

Music & NPR (HD1)
NOW Jazz with Peter Solomon
10:00 Classical with George Maida
Listen Live to WCVE-HD1
News & Talk (HD2)
NOW Fresh Air
8:00 All Things Considered
Listen Live to WCVE-HD2

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