Month: November 2011

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11-3-11 “RunCast” A Weekly Forum of Everything Running

A weekly forum of everything running. With your host Mark Lorenzoni, a community running expert who has been directing hundreds ofarea “not-for-profit” footraces and coaching thousands of runners for the past 30 years. This week’s edition of “RunCast” was brought to you by The Ragged Mountain Running Shop. Central Virginia’s Community running and walking family partner since 1982. Convenietly locatd on the historic UVa Corner with free parking at their doorstep. Visit them at www.raggedmountainrunning.com or friend them on Facebook.

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James Monroe at the Battle of Trenton

Rick Britton speaking at the Charlottesville Senior Center.

Rick Britton speaking at the Charlottesville Senior Center.

Rick Britton is a Charlottesville-based author, lecturer, and cartographer. An award-winning historian, Rick also organizes history-related lecture classes in conjunction with the Charlottesville Senior Center.

On Thursday, September 8, 2011, Rick Britton himself delivered the first lecture in a new series entitled “Virginia History 201: Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe, A Dynasty of Friends”. Entitled “James Monroe at the Battle of Trenton,” the presentation describes how the future 5th president of the United States joined the American Revolution, and focuses specifically on his heroism at one of the war’s pivotal actions.

This is the first of five parts for this series. Click here listen all five parts of this series.

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Vet Tips from Greenbrier Emergency Animal Hospital: Mushroom Toxicity

Mushroom Toxicity! The ground is soggy, and mushrooms are growing wild! Are They toxic? What should you do if your pet eats a mushroom? Tune into Dr. Tripp Stewart for all the answers!

Make sure to go to their blog and website as well:

Find them online at http://www.greenbrier-emergency.com/

For even more information go to their new blog: http://www.greenbrier-emergency.com/blog/

Greenbrier Emergency Animal Hospital is open 365 days a year, including 24-hour coverage on all major holidays.
The clinic is staffed by experienced doctors, technicians and nurses who are committed to offering the highest level of animal care combined with excellent service and compassion. It is our mission at Greenbrier to work in cooperation with the local, referring veterinary community to ensure that each animal receives continuous and exceptional care. No one wants to have an animal emergency, but we understand that when emergencies do arise, you and your pet deserve the highest level of service and courtesy along with the latest and most advanced medical treatment available.
As the newest animal hospital in Charlottesville, we look forward to serving our community and clients with respect and consideration and servicing our patients with compassion and exceptional medical treatment.

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Staying Aligned with Dr. Dolly: Conquering Colds Naturally

This week’s podcast is all about preventing colds and flu during the winter–and natural home remedies to alleviate the symptoms of colds if you get one. Listen to “Staying Aligned with Dr. Dolly” for some great tips for adults and children to stay healthy this season.

The “Staying Aligned with Dr. Dolly” podcast provides healthy and joy-filled wellness tips for your whole family from Charlottesville-based chiropractic physician and international scoliosis expert Dr. Dolly Garnecki of Spinal Health & Wellness. Conveniently located in Berkmar Crossing at the corner of Rio East and Berkmar Drive. Follow her on Twitter @virginiachiro; find her on Facebook at Spinal Health, or visit the health blog at http://www.scoliosisdoc.com/blog.

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Staying in the Game ….. A casual conversation for athletic minded individuals with Dr Stewart Chang

Blue Ridge Foot and Ankle Clinic has been a part of the Waynesboro and Charlottesville communities for over 20 years. Dr. Kevin Murray & Dr. Stewart Chang specialize in sports & surgical podiatry including heel pain, sports injuries, diabetes and surgery. Dr. Chang’s weekly podcast, ‘Staying in the Game with Dr. Chang’ covers foot & ankle topics of interest to everyone from serious athletes to those just beginning an exercise program.

Topic of the Day: Achilles Tendinopathy

Website: www.brfootandankle.com

Facebook:www,facebook.com/BRFootandAnkle

Twitter:www.twitter.com/BRFootandankle

Blog:www.brfootandankle.com/blog

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/brfootandankle

Drs. Kevin Murray and Stewart Chang Dr. Chang