Theodore Morrison | Our region needs transmission lines to power homes and businesses

AFP

As our country continues to push for medical advancements, technological improvements and a sustainable quality of life, there is one common thread that ties these successes together – reliable electric power. Each of us is impacted every day by electric transmission. We power multiple appliances and technologies in our homes and businesses. We expect to…

Earth Talk | The fur industry

Roddy Scheer

Dear EarthTalk: How is the fur industry doing these days? Has it been impacted by activism from PETA and similar groups? – Clara Andrews, Edmonds, Wash. An accurate source of up-to-date numbers is hard to come by, but it’s safe to say that the fur industry has been hurt by the ongoing and very visible…

Chris DeWald | Tai Chi, Qigong, Brain Gym

AFP

Tai chi (pronounced “tie chee,” and also known by some other names and spellings) is a mind-body practice that originated in China as a martial art. A person doing tai chi moves his body slowly and gently, while breathing deeply and meditating (tai chi is sometimes called “moving meditation”). Many practitioners believe that tai chi…

In the News

Chris Graham

– Health News: VCU doc working on innovative treatment for brain aneurysms – Local News: Water quality in South River focus of DEQ meeting in Waynesboro – Local News: Berkeley Glenn student wins three-month free pass to Waynesboro YMCA 

Whack-a-T-Mac

Chris Graham

No new polls on the Democratic Party gubernatorial race, but I’m guessing Terry McAuliffe is still comfortably ahead of fellow Dems Creigh Deeds and Brian Moran, judging by the attack ads being thown at McAuliffe by the Deeds and Moran campaigns.

In the News

Chris Graham

– State News: Governor releases broadband availability map, Updated 2:45 p.m. – Local News: BC adds work of ’09 seniors to art collection – Local News: $100K grant to help Food Bank fight child hunger – Politics: LG candidate Signer announces veterans policy

David Reynolds | Why Washington fails us

David Reynolds

Before we go any any further let us make it clear that our title is not directed solely at our current president. Or his administration. Or the Democrats who control Congress. Past presidents, administrations and Congresses – of both parties – have been guilty of the same crime.  And what is this crime? Guilty of…