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Op-Ed by Edward R. Long On May 6, Democrat Sen. Harry Reid accused big oil companies of shutting down refineries temporarily to raise gasoline prices and rake in”obscene profits.” Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., stated that it would take too long to bring new sources online and that there would never be drilling for oil in…
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Earth Talk From the editors of E/The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: I really want to eat healthy and organic, but am constantly traveling and on the go. How can I eat fast food without having to always end up at McDonald’s and Burger King? – Dylan Baker, Seattle The latest trend in fast food is…
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Story by Jim Bishop Partly-cloudy skies and pleasant temperatures provided a near-ideal backdrop Sunday for Eastern Mennonite University’s annual commencement exercises. More than 3,500 family members and friends filled the front lawn of campus to celebrate the achievements of the 411 members of the EMU class of 2008. President Loren Swartzendruber awarded 291 undergraduate, 89…
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Item by Jim Bishop Ten Eastern Mennonite University seniors were honored as this year’s “Cords of Distinction” recipients in an awards ceremony held at the close of university chapel on Monday. The students, nominated by faculty, staff and fellow students, were cited for exemplifying the school’s highest ideals. They will wear gold and blue cords…
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Item by Chris Graham [email protected] Earth Week got under way tonight in Harrisonburg at Court Square Theater with the premiere of “The 11th Hour,” kicking off eight days of films, speakers and more focused on environmental issues. Highlights of the week include a talk by Richard Cizik of the National Association of Evangelicals on his…
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Story by Jim Bishop Nancy R. Heisey is being taken for a ride, but she’s not objecting. Dr. Heisey, chair of the Bible and religion department at Eastern Mennonite University, is “trying to do my responsible part” in caring for the environment by leaving her car at her home on Lee Avenue in Harrisonburg and…
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Story by Chris Graham [email protected] Listen to today’s “SportsDominion Show,” featuring an interview with Around the Valley in 60 Days originator Jerry Carter. Show Length: 16:06. Jerry Carter has a traveling jones. After seeing those iconic MasterCard commercials from several years ago that featured a pair of baseball fans taking in games at every Major…
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Column by Jim Bishop “Hmmmm, that’s rather unusual!” That was her response when I told Susan Landes Beck, who was leading our in-service seminar at work that I had the same “25” score in the various categories across the summary scoring sheet. All administrative faculty and staff had been asked to complete a 20-question Gilmore/Fraleigh…
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Item by Lindsey Roeschley Christina Harman, a sophomore environmental-science major, admires an uncommon plant showing off in the Suter Science Center greenhouse at Eastern Mennonite University. Amorphophallus konjac, also known as Konjac or Snake Palm, is from Eastern Asia and has an eye-watering “distinct scent” that attracts flies for pollination. Despite the scent, part of…
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Column by Bob Goodlatte Each week, folks across the Sixth District and the nation are confronted with the rising cost of energy, from the gas pump to their electric and gas bills. Energy is vital to every sector of the U.S. economy, including homes, small businesses and industries. When energy supplies are tight, families and…
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