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Business Connections Spring 2013

Connect your business with other businesses at the Community Idea Stations Business Connections Spring 2013 on May 30th from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. This exciting event will host businesses from throughout the area, comprised of business professionals who enjoy building business relationships.

Virginia Home Grown

A Cool, Damp Spring

by Peggy Singlemann

Fri, May 24, 2013

At Maymont we are enjoying this cool damp spring weather as we tend the gardens and grounds. However, this is also weather that many diseases revel in as well. The old saying “an ounce of prevention equals a pound of cure” is true and in the garden it is always a motto to follow. Take time to clean up debris around the base of each plant. Improve air circulation by selectively pruning a stem or two to improve air flow through the plant and around the plants.

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Virginia Home Grown: May 2013

Amy delves into landscape design with Scott Price of Snow Knows while visiting a private garden near Ivy.

Peggy steps into the James River to participate in a water grass conservation program run by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. Participants in the program grow wild celery (Vallisneria americana), a type of underwater grass, in a simple grow-out system in their homes for 10-12 weeks.

Sites and Wonders

See First Supermoon of 2013 on May 24-25

The term “supermoon” was coined by the astrologer Richard Nolle over 30 years ago but is only now coming into popular usage. Nolle defined a “supermoon” as a new or full moon which occurs when the moon is within 90% of its closest approach to Earth in a given orbit. The first Supermoon of 2013 will be on the night of May 24-25. The moon will reach “full” at 12:25 am EDT on May 25.

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Flying Squirrels Insider Episode 204

Jon, Jay and Wes discuss why outfielder Jarrett Parker is about to take off. They will also examine the continuing excellence of short-stop and top prospect Joe Panik. Left-hander Tom Vessella joins the crew on the FSI field for a look into how he has transformed into one of the top pitchers in the league.

STEaM Rising

Math and Measurement Fair Prepares Students for Future Careers

Gently mix a group of curious 4th graders with several excellent and creative teachers, add in a dash of math and measurement, and blend in a generous amount of hands-on exploration and fun and what do you get? The perfect recipe for student engagement, career preparation and a bunch of kids who think math is fun!

The Electric Croude

The Different Doors of Perception

by George Maida

Thu, May 23, 2013

You don’t need to be under the influence of anything to get the most out of music or life...but I do enjoy the title spin on the Huxley book. And it does tie into this week’s show for the Memorial Day weekend.

Science on the Radio

Question Your World: Is Some Stress Good for You?

No pain, no gain…right? Well, that phrase seems to go hand in hand with workout routines, but it may also be applicable for the brain! Scientists have been studying the impact of acute and chronic stress on the brain and have concluded some very interesting results. So, what does stress do to the brain? Check out the latest Question Your World Radio Report from the Science Museum of Virginia to learn more.