Around The Triangle

Tim Russert/NC Emergency Mgmt.

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 21:41:34 -14400

The shocking death of television political journalist Tim Russert has been felt by everyone this weekend. Russert's passion to his work, and devotion to his family, are unbridled and hard to match. On this Father's Day weekend, a weekend Tim Russert cannot share with his son, and his father, I spoke to my own father, John Zach, on this broadcast. My dad is a radio journalist in Buffalo, NY. Buffalo is my hometown, Russert's hometown, and my pop had a professional relationship with Tim Russert. On this Father's Day edition of Around the Triangle I talked to my dad about Tim Russert, and what he meant to the American viewer, the political scene, and to the journalists who knew him.

North Carolina Primary Elections

Thu, 01 May 2008 14:18:12 -14400

North Carolina on May 6, 2008 helps shape the Nation's political landscape in the North Carolina Primary. The most popular Democratic race in years brings Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (NY), and Sen. Barack Obama (IL) to the Tar Heel State. The duration of the Democratic race for the POTUS nomination is getting to be similar in suspense to overtime in Game 7 of a championship sports series. The vote may come down to the wire.On the show are representatives from the NC Deocratic and Republican Parties. Brent Woodcox from the GOP and NC Demorcratic Chairman Jerry Meek discuss their parties, and give information on how listeners can learn more about the candidates to be more informed on election day.

Duke Football's David Cutcliffe

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:14:30 -14400

Duke's Football program won six games in the past four seasons. In one of his last actions before leaving for the Athletic Director's position at LSU, Joe Alleva made a change at head coach for the Duke Blue Devils. David Cutcliffe has taken over, and he's brought a winning history to a program that is in desperate need of a turnaround. Cutcliffe has proven amazing with quarterbacks, having worked with both Peyton and Eli Manning, and Heath Shuler (US Congress). David Cutcliffe is candid and unscripted in this conversation on what it takes to be a coach, a teacher, and the new guy in town.

Angels Among Us

Sat, 22 Mar 2008 16:46:34 -14400

Angels Amog Us is a charitable organization who raises money for brain tumor research. The funds are donated to the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke University. Event Chair Ron Briton, and event volunteer Mary Woodall share their personal stories of how they came to be involved with Angels Among Us, and discuss the signature event of this determined non-profit organization, and urge participation on April 26.

Raleigh and the Drought

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 11:58:20 -18000

Part Two of Raleigh's water crisis with City Public Utilities Director Dale Crisp, focusing on the social implications of restrictions, and criticisms of water useage. Also on the program, Nick Valvano of the V Foundation discusses Show Your Spirit Week, which will take place March 20-21.

Raleigh and the Drought: Part One

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 11:12:03 -18000

In part one of this two-part interview, City of Raleigh Public Utilities Director Dale Crisp discusses Raleigh's efforts to cope with the lack of rainfall in the Triangle, the science of drought, and measures taken by the City to limit daily water consumption.

Rex Healthcare

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 11:12:11 -18000

February is American Heart Month, and Rex Healthcare is playing a key role in proactive personal wellness. Throughout February Rex is offering a variety of events around the Triangle to promote healthy habits and to increase awareness about cardiovascular disease (See the community calendar for Rex Healthcare listings of events this month). In this edition of Around the Triangle, cardiology expert Dr. Deepak Pasi answered a battery of questions about what a person should examine if they're concerned about their heart health. Also, Rex Healthcare Vascular Marketing Coordinator Teri deMatas discussed screening for cardiovascular disease.

Triangle Biofuels

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 02:26:44 -18000

Vegetable oil. We use when we cook. We love when it's 375 degrees so we can fry our favorite junk food. Did you know that you can love it in your furnace and automobile fuel tank, too? Triangle Biofuels is one of a handful of local companies who are blending diesel with vegetable oil to create Biofuel. The mixture can be used in oil burning furnaces, and in the tank of a diesel motor. Biodiesel and Bioheat burn cleaner than traditional fuels, thus reducing the amount of emissions in to the atmosphere and environment. Triangle Biofuels CEO Zachary Hamm breaks down the process of making Biofuel, the environmental benefits, and a special incentive for restaurateurs.

Green Holidays

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 01:29:07 -18000

Thinking green is a new trend in popular culture. Environmentalists and conservationists hope it will be more than a fad. In November NBC launched a Green campaign that included The Today Show, Sunday Night Football, and several of NBC's popular programs injecting Green messages in to their story lines. Environmentalists Kelley Dennings (NC Division of Environment and Natural Resources) and Bianca Howard (City of Raleigh) discussed everything from trends in recycling and conserving, to Al Gore and An Inconvenient Truth. Kelley also brought in a number of items that were recycled in to new products (a circuit board book mark) and brand new products that were made from recycled materials (a t-shirt made from recycled plastic bottles!!!).

Haven House Services

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 01:08:06 -18000

Haven House Services is a private, non-profit agency that serves the needs of young people in difficult situations - from homelessness to running away to family, school or life problems. Using a multi-faceted approach, Haven House provides a wide-range of interrelated programs that address the many challenges faced by today's young people and their families. Executive Director Mike Rieder and Asst. Exec. Dir. Jodi Springer discuss the history of the organization and detailed the many services that Haven House provides which include: the only shelter for runaway and homeless youth in Wake County, and conducting the only homeless youth street outreach program in North Carolina.

Social Security Administration

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 12:49:13 -18000

Pretending to be someone else in order to obtain goods and/or services is one of the oldest scam techniques known to man. The only criteria to change is the approach a crook uses to trick us out of our money, goods, information, et cetera. The advent of wireless internet connections have made Identity theft almost effortless for a savvy criminal, but some newer scam approaches take on the form of old fashioned methods: cold telephone calling, dressing up in official-looking attire, and most commonly sifting through trash containers for documents containing a persons personal information.

Social Security Administration Public Affairs Specialist Brian Simpson discusses scam techniques currently being implemented by dishonest individuals, including a handful of scams that involve impersonating someone claiming to be from the Social Security Administration. Simpson gives insight to how the public at large can protect themselves as best they can to prevent an identity crime from happening to them.

Animal Protection Society of Durham

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 18:50:36 -18000

The Animal Protection Society of Durham last week participated in an undercover investigation with the American Humane Society. The sting led to the seizure of several animals from a puppy mill in Virginia. For information on the APS of Durham, the issues of animal over-breeding, and puppy mills, listen now. Also, click on the link provided to see a video on the Humane Society web page on puppy mills. http://video.hsus.org/?fr_story=FRdamp226793&rf=bm

Wake Education Partnership

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 09:46:22 -14400

Wake Education Partnership is an independent advocacy organization dedicated to making world-class schools possible in Wake County through business and community involvement. Dr. Anne Denlinger discusses the 2007 Annual Meeting of the Wake Education Partnership. The upcoming meeting takes place Friday, October 11 at 7:30am at the McKimmon Center on the NC State Campus, and is open to all Wake County residents who wish to attend.

North Carolina Employment & Securities Commission:Chairman Harry Payne and Deputy Chairman David Clegg discuss current conditions on employment in North Carolina, the 2007 draught affects on employment in the agriculture market, statistical information, benefits for the unemployed, and resources available for job seekers.

Raleigh Convention Center

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 09:27:07 -14400

President and CEO Dennis Edwards of the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau discussed the construction progress of the downtown building. Also discussed was the various stages of growth in Wake county, including hotel expansion, local jobs, and tourism opportunities.

American Diabetes Association

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 17:37:48 -14400

American Diabetes AssociationSesha Gaston and Meredith Hendricksen from the American Diabetes Association discuss the upcoming Step Out to Fight Diabetes walk on October 6, 2007. Guests Janet Puryear and Caroline Carlson also discuss living with diabetes. Janet has with Type 2 diabetes, Caroline has a teenage daughter with Type 1 diabetes.To participate in the upcoming Step Out to Fight Diabetes walk on October 6, 2007, visit www.diabetes.org/stepout or call 888-DIABETES

Magnificent Mile

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 10:55:42 -14400

Join Sarah Roberts-Witt and the NC Roadrunners on for the Magnificent Mile in downtown Raleigh on September 16th. The event is a fundraiser for research for Lou Gehrig's Disease. Sarah has a rare form of Lou Gehrig's disease called PLS. Because of its rare form it's up to individual patients and patient groups to raise money and awareness. Hear the Interview now, or download it for podcast. and visit the following website for more information on the race and how to donate:www.ncroadrunners.org

Aphasia Project

Sat, 30 Jun 2007 00:13:23 -14400

Aphasia is an affliction that can follow head injuries, stroke, and other injuries. It affects speech and communication. Speech pathologist Maura Silverman from WakeMed discusses symptoms and therapies for individuals afflicted with Aphasia, as well as the people in their lives.

See www.aphasiaproject.org for more information, volunteer opportunities, and to donate to the Triangle Aphasia Project.

Triangle Tomorrow

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 11:43:53 -14400

Pam Wall, Executive Director of Triangle Tomorrow discusses the quality of life in the Triangle as it's related to our ozone levels and air quality. Triangle Tomorrow is a strategic planning organization which focuses on the quality of life in the 13 county region of the Triangle.
For more information, visit www.triangleairaware.org