Monday, July 28
A Conversation on Conservation
Costs continue to rise for many of life's necessities and soon residents across Hampton Roads will find higher utility bills in their mailboxes. Today we'll talk about numerous ways to conserve energy and make your home more efficient. By doing so you'll take some pressure off of your wallet and the planet. Join us for the
conservation conversation today on HearSay.
Tuesday, July 29
Be There, Be Counted
In 1971, the 26th Amendment was ratified setting the voting age in the U.S. at eighteen. But despite opening up the polls to the under 21 set, turnout amongst voters aged eighteen to twenty-four has been typically low. In 2004 only 47 percent of the registered young cast their choice. Will that change in 2008? We'll talk about it today and learn how the WHRO Center for Regional Citizenship is supporting local initiatives to engage young people in the election process.
Wednesday, July 30
Garden Party
Join Cathy and York County Extension Agent Jim Orband for our monthly garden show.
Thursday, July 31
Spiritually Speaking
One of President Bush's first executive orders was to establish the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives. But that decision was met by criticism - some feel the program hasn't done enough while others feel it violates separation of church and state. We continue our monthly focus, 'Spiritually Speaking', with a discussion on Faith-Based Initiatives.
Friday, August 1
What Are You Doing on Your Summer Vacation?
A recent study conducted by Expedia found that nearly 48 million Americans don't take advantage of all of the paid vacation days that they receive from their employer. Combined with an increasing tendency to stay connected to work when taking time off and escalating travel costs the idea of a true summer respite is becoming out of reach to more and more people. Yet research shows that taking time away from work to have some fun improves mental health, can reduce the risk of stress related disease and often leads to increased productivity when returning to work. We'll talk about your summer travel plans, and the latest travel buzzword, 'staycations', today on HearSay.