Chris Graham: West Virginia’s image problem
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No, it’s not MTV, though “Buckwild” probably isn’t helping with the image issue for our Mountaineer distant cousins.
Search Results for REAL ID
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VCU scientist leads research effort that discovers mechanism that could reduce obesity
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Approximately 68 percent of U.S. adults are overweight or obese, according to the National Cancer Institute, which puts them at greater risk for developing cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and a host of other chronic illnesses. But an international team of scientists led by Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center researcher Andrew Larner, M.D., Ph.D., has successfully reversed obesity in mice by manipulating the production of an enzyme known as tyrosine-protein kinase-2 (Tyk2).
Bob Goodlatte: Ensuring a better America for future generations
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If you’ve been watching the news lately, you’ve likely heard about the impending “fiscal cliff.” The so-called fiscal cliff is Washington-speak for significant tax increases and automatic spending cuts set to go into effect in 2013 if no other action is taken. As negotiations between Congress and the White House continue, it is clear that we cannot address the fiscal crisis and looming tax hikes without addressing the root of the problem – spending and debt.
Postgame Notes: Virginia 67, Mississippi Valley State 39
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Virginia allowed under 40 points for the second straight game, the first time the Cavaliers have allowed under 40 in consecutive games since 1948-49 (38 by Langley Field, 39 by Richmond Royals)
Chris Graham: A third term?
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Granted, it’s Neal Boortz, and a discredited self-styled financial guru. Oh, and Rush Limbaugh. All are musing aloud on the possibility – in their minds, certainty – that Barack Obama will figure out a way around the Constitution to seek a third term in the White House in 2016.
Waynesboro Public Library expands online resources
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Four new services have been added to the already extensive electronic resources Waynesboro Public Library offers. CareerTransitions, Freading, Atomic Training, and Liteati are not found on the World Wide Web. They are offered through the library’s website to WPL cardholders.
Adam Mamola: World record strongman
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On Nov. 17, Staunton resident and world renowned bench press specialist Adam Mamola set the world record in the 205-pound weight class with a lift of 664.7 pounds at a meet in Denver.
PPP: Clinton, Rubio have early, early leads looking ahead to 2016
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It’s a month past Election Day 2012, and Barack Obama is still more than a month away from beginning his second term. Keep that in mind as you consider the latest from Public Policy Polling, which is a very, very, very early look ahead to the 2016 presidential race.
Webb: Defense bill safeguards troops, advances critical defense, national security initiatives
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The U.S. Senate last night passed the National Defense Authorization Actfor Fiscal Year 2013, which includes numerous defense and national-security initiatives long advocated by Sen. Jim Webb (D-Va.). The bill, approved by a vote of 98-0, will now be conferenced with the House Armed Services Committee.
State unveils new water quality initiative
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Gov. Bob McDonnell on Wednesday announced a new initiative to help farmers implement high-priority conservation practices and improve water quality statewide.
