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December 20th , 2007 - Velma Frye is one of Tallahassee’s best-known and best-loved musicians. She has a new CD out, Seven Sacred Pauses, reflecting her artistic and spiritual journey. Velma Frye, her daughter Zoe, their music and your phone calls, this week on Perspectives from WFSU.

Host: Margie Menzel

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December 13th , 2007 - Infant Mortality
Babies are dying in Leon County. Black babies are dying at two to three times the rate of white ones, and the gap is widening. The U.S. ranks near the bottom of industrialized nations in infant mortality. What is to be our response?

Host: Margie Menzel

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December 6th , 2007 -This week on Perspectives we take to what some community leaders call the cutting edge of economic development. Mike Pate of the Knight Creative Communities Initiative talks about a year-long effort to create sustainable prosperity in the Capital City.

Host: James Call

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DeVoe Moore - Tallahassee businessman DeVoe Moore started out bagging groceries at a supermarket, rebuilding brake drums and picking up a few extra dollars as an itinerant blacksmith.

Today, he’s one of the Capital City’s best-known entrepreneurs and philanthropists.

He talks about his many endeavors, including his new Tallahassee Antique Car Museum (that also features Florida’s largest rooftop solar power array), and the plan for a massive new retail/office/hotel development next door. He shares his thoughts on government regulation, the environment, private enterprise and good old fashioned hard work.

Host: Tom Flanigan

Autism - Autism, a disorder that impairs social interaction and communication, remains a mystery to the medical field. Still, as incidences of autism have been increasing so has awareness of the disorder. This program's guests include Dr. Lindee Morgan, director of FSU’s Center for Autism and Related Disorders, and two parents of autistic children Betty Proctor and Bonny Westfall.

Host: Margie Menzel

Veterans Affairs - The Florida Department of Veterans Affairs provides services for almost two million Floridians, and the number is growing. The department guides military veterans and their families through a maze of state and federal programs offering health care, loans and job training. As we approach Veterans Day, Perspectives salutes former soldiers by explaining what the Department of Veterans Affairs can do for you. In the studio with us was the DVA’s Steve Murray.

Host: James Call

Diabetes - its dimensions, how to treat it and how to prevent it, with guests Tammie Johnson of the Florida Department of Health's Diabetes Prevention and Control Program, Miaisha Mitchell of the Frenchtown Diabetes and You Project, and Rob Lombardo of the Big Bend Rural Health Network.

Host: Margie Menzel

Greenovation - The Greenovation project has been launched to make the Capital City of Tallahassee a leader in the development of alternative energy. Experts say green initiatives are not cost effective and hurt job creation, but Greenovation members argue that creating and investing in new technologies will bring unprecedented prosperity to Leon County.

Greenovation wants you to become more green focused. The group is compiling a green inventory of the city and will use the information to attract green innovators and industry to Tallahassee. Todd Sperry visits the WFSU studios to talk about Greenovation.

More about Greenovation - http://kccitallahassee.wordpress.com/

Host: James Call

Cliff Thaell
Commissioner Thaell is the at-large representative on the Commission, he is elected County wide.

Host: James Call

No-Fault Insurance - Florida’s No Fault Auto Insurance (PIP), requiring motorists to carry $10,000 worth of coverage, expired on October 1st.  Tallahassee attorney Dean LeBoeuf joins James Call as well as listeners to discuss the law and some of its criticisms.

Community Forum - Tallahassee City Commissioner Alan Katz and resident Liz Joyner call an initiative by community activists to create a non confrontational forum where citizens cans discuss community-wide issues/problems "The Village." They invite expert speakers to facilitate informed discussions and brainstorming on issues like energy, economic segregation, and education reforms and so on.

Dr. James Ammons of FAMU - Perspectives host Trimmel Gomes talked with Dr. James Ammons about the state of Florida A&M University.

Returning home, Florida A&M University President Dr. James Ammons. It’s been about three months since Florida A&M University locked in a permanent president. Seen as the savior to a school that’s been through nearly a decade of mismanagement problems, president James Ammons has stepped up to the plate.

Those who love the arts find much to love in Tallahassee. And soon they could find more - The Arts on Gaines, a project to create a vibrant, affordable neighborhood dedicated to artistic expression and regeneration of the Gaines Street corridor. We'll discuss the status of the project with City Commissioner Andrew Gillum; Peggy Brady, director of the Council on
Culture and Arts; and, by telephone from Minneapolis, consultant Wendy Holmes of ArtSpace, who has guided such projects all over the country.

Property Tax
Host: James Call

Property Tax is still an on going debate, even after the special session. Join us live in Studio B with Bert Hartsfield, Leon County Property Appraiser; and Allan Rosenzweig, the Assistant County Administrator for Leon County.

Gangs
Hosted by: Trimmel Gomes

The Capitol area is no Los Angeles, New York or even South Florida, but it does have a gang problem. How bad is it? And what’s being done about them?
We’ll discuss what state and local law enforcement are doing to keep young people out of gangs. Join us live in studio with Officer Craig Milton an officer with the Tallahassee Police Department's Gang Unit; Ed Kilpatrick a member of the Steel Brooks Institute; and over the phone, Officer Grady Jordan.

Gender Roles
Host: Sunniya Marquez

Guests: Linda Miklowitz- treasurer of the Tallahassee Chapter of National Organization for Women (NOW), Janice McCabe an Associate Professor at FSU's Department of Sociology, and Michael Stewart a doctoral Candidate in FSU's Sociology Department.

The Florida Sun - Day camps and beach holidays make summer an outdoor season for many kids. But the UV radiation they soak up may produce skin cancer when they are adults. This week on Perspectives, Florida State University professor Kay Grise- who is developing sun-protective clothing to protect skin from the sun's harmful rays.

Bill Proctor - Leon County Commissioner Bill Proctor wears several hats in the the Capital City. He serves the Community as a university professor, a minister, and an elected official. Join us live in Studio B with Bill Proctor, Leon County Commissioner District 1.

Property Tax Reform- Guests: Steven Hogge and Chuck Heffren, with Tax Watch, and Leon County District 3 Comissioner John Dailey.

Stanley Marshall

J. Stanley Marshall retired as President of Florida State University in 1976, but continues his service to the public. He serves as trustee of Florida State University and as chair of the board of trustees at Bethune Cookman University. Dr. Marshall also serves on the Florida Board of Governors.

Tallahassee Parks and Recreation - Tallahassee Parks and Recreation has a best in the nation designation. Tallahassee Parks offers everyday recreation, sports leagues, after school programs, and summer programs for capital city residents. Join us live in Studio B with Tim Leiwig Athletic Superintendent, Ashley Edwards Assistant Director, and Dan Farrar Parks Superintendent. Visit Tallahassee Parks and Recreation.

Veterans.
We will have two guests in studio: Steve Murray Communications Director for Florida Department Veteran Affairs, and local Veteran Frank Herrod.

Immigration Reform
Although the immigration debate is up again in the United States Senate, Florida has a lot at stake, and so does Capital City Area.  Live in studio B are Hope Bastian, Communications Director for the Florida Immigrant Coalition; Marc Caputo, a reporter for the Miami Herald; and Dr. Terry Coonan , Executive Director of the Center for the Advancement of Human Rights at Florida State University; and over the phone Florida Representative Donald Brown, a republican from DeFuniak Springs.

Resources:
White House Immigration Reform
United State Senate
FSU Center for the Advancement of Human Rights 
Representative Donald Brown
Florida Immigrant Coalition 

Ultra Talk - What are the connections between the Mafia, Shakespeare, and Drum Music? Join us live in Studio B with author David Kirby. He is discussing his new book Ultra Talk.

Plain Language - Many heralded the inauguration of Governor Charlie Crist as the start of a new era of open government. Live in Studio B are JoAnn Carrin with the office of open Government; Lucy Morgan former Tallahassee bureau chief for the St Petersburg Times; and Barbara Peterson President of the First Amendment Foundation. They’ll discuss the new office of open government and new proposals that could affect some first amendment rights.

Finances - People are not putting into their savings like they should and are going into debt like never before. It is also tax season, and some people need guidance. Join us live in studio B with Vicky Meyer who is with Thomas Howell and Ferguson P.A. and a member of Florida Institute of CPAs; and Gary Bliss a professor at Florida State University Panama City’s College of Business.

Related Links:
Financial Literacy
Feed the Pig

Property Tax Reform - With property tax reform being the talk of the town, local officials are increasingly concerned about proposals in the legislature to eliminate property taxes. The result could mean millions of dollars in revenue lost for local counties. Join us live in studio B with Ed Brimner Wakulla County Commissioner, Brenda Holt Gadsden County Commission Chairman, and Alan Rosenzweig Assistant Leon County Administrator, as well as V.P. of communications and marketing Harvey Bennett with Tax Watch.

Related Links: Gadsden County, Leon County, Wakulla County, Tax Watch

Legislative Session - Tallahassee assumes its full status as the capital of Florida next week when the spring Legislative Session begins. Join us live in studio with Mark Caputo a reporter with the Miami Herald; John Kennedy with the Orlando Sentinel; Dara Kam with the Palm Beach Post; and Bill Cotterell with the Tallahassee Democrat as they discuss the upcoming session.

Related Links:

* www.orlandosentinel.com
* www.tallahassee.com
* www.miami.com
* www.sptimes.com/home.shtml

Healthcare Reform Meets Market Place Money - Join host Mark Simpson in studio with Market Place Money’s Chris Farrell and Dr. Joseph Antos as they discuss Medicare, healthcare reform, the economy, as well as taxes.

Related Links: Market Place Money, Chris Farrell, Dr. Joseph Antos

Leon County Schools Superintendent - Leon County Schools are facing the challenge of helping 8th graders choose a high school major, tackling cell phone use in the class, and how to balance the needs of teachers, students and parents. Join us live in Studio B with Leon County Schools Superintendent Jackie Pons.

Related Links: Leon County Schools Superintendent

Gadsden County - So far in the New Year representatives from, Leon, Wakulla, and now Gadsden County stop by to discuss local issues. Join us in studio with Edward Dixon Gadsden County City Commissioner; Jon D Brown Gadsden County Public Information Officer, and Schai Beckwith Public Information Officer for Gadsden County Public School.
Resources:

Gadsden County web site
Gadsden County Public Schools web site

Wakulla Springs Bottled Water Controversy - Wakulla Springs is a treasured local resource. Now the springs are facing a potential water bottling operation to sell the pristine waters. The proposition is being met with mixed reviews. Join us in studio with Paul Johnson environmental consultant of Paul Johnson and Associates; Chad Hanson president of Concerned Citizens of Wakulla; and Wes Skiles an environmental science filmmaker with Karst Productions Inc., a cave diver, and a cartographer.

Leon County Commission Chairman Ed DePuy - Join us in studio with Leon County Commissioner At-Large Ed DePuy.

Visit his web page at: http://www.leoncountyfl.gov/BCC/depuy/index.asp