Sandy: By the numbers
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AccuWeather.com reports some of the most impressive statistics gathered from the terrible storm Sandy.
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Chris Graham: The presidential race is over (again!)
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As recently as a week ago, the presidential race was over. Barack Obama had only a 3.1-point lead in the RealClearPolitics poll average, but the writing was on the wall for Mitt Romney. The 47 percent video, his stumble on comments on the attack on a U.S. consulate in Libya, rumors of discord at the top levels of his campaign, all came together to present a clear picture.
Bob Goodlatte: Working for peace in the Middle East
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The situation in the Middle East is exceedingly complex and instability continues to pose a threat to our security and the security of the entire global community. With an enhanced security threat from Iran, escalating violence in Syria and the Palestinian government’s alliance with the terrorist group Hamas, it is increasingly important that the United States stand firmly with our ally Israel.
Earth Talk: Greening up the hotel industry
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Earth Talk: Greening up the hotel industry Dear EarthTalk: In recent years the hotel industry began to green up operations, but has it yet gone beyond leaving out little cards to encourage you to re-use your towels and linens? – Mason Singer, St. Louis, Mo. Some hotels and hotel chains take sustainability more seriously than…
Josh Knauer: Investing in progress
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As a software entrepreneur, I find it ironic to see people going online to rail against taxes and government spending. The Internet grew from government research financed by earlier generations of taxpayers. So did computers, GPS technology and many other technologies we take for granted today.
Award-winning photojournalist Gary Fabiano to speak at Bridgewater College
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Award-winning photojournalist Gary Fabiano will speak at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, in Cole Hall at Bridgewater College.
Earth Talk: Global warming and extreme weather
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Dear EarthTalk: What is the scientific consensus on all the extreme weather we’ve been having—from monster tornadoes to massive floods and wildfires? Is there a clear connection to climate change? And if so what are we doing to be prepared? – Jason Devine, Summit, Pa. Extreme weather does not prove the existence of global warming,…
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day set for Sept. 29
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The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and its community partners will hold the fourth semi-annual National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on, Sept. 29. Collection sites, where unused, unneeded or expired prescription medications can be turned in, will be available across the nation.
Report: Food banks serving more
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While a U.S. Census report released today shows that poverty is easing and the economy may be bottoming out, the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank reports that the hunger continues to be a growing problem, especially among people just above the poverty line.
Ken Plum: What direction school reform?
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For more than a quarter century the Virginia School Boards Association has been sponsoring a summer “Governor’s Conference on Education.”
