Earth Talk: Blizzard of e-waste
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With a record four million pre-orders for Apple’s best-selling iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, it’s more evident than ever that consumers want the latest in smartphone technology at their fingertips.
Search Results for environment
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Ken Plum: Staying ahead of the feds
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The federal government is not always wrong. At the same time, the state government is not always right. The public expects that leaders work through these differences and that issues be resolved.
David Radcliff to share stories and photos from Myanmar, South Sudan at Bridgewater College
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David Radcliff, director of the New Community Project, will present “1000 Piece Puzzle” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, in the Carter Center for Worship and Music at Bridgewater College.
Trouble in Wine Country
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Sonoma County, Northern California, used to be spoken of as part of the natural “Redwood Empire.” Then the bloated wine industry re-named it as the commercial “Wine Country.”
Senate Republicans block local government living wage
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Thursday afternoon, Senate Republicans once again blocked Democratic efforts to help ensure that Virginia’s working families earn a living wage.
Governor McAuliffe announces matching tourism grants
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Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that more than $773,000 in matching grant funds will be awarded to 51 local tourism initiatives as part of the Virginia Tourism Corporation’s (VTC) Marketing Leverage Program.
UVA Athletics announces All In For Excellence fundraising initiative
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The University of Virginia athletics department has announced the “All In For Excellence” fundraising initiative in support of student-athlete benefits that are now permissible for the 65 institutions that are members of the autonomy group, also referred to as the “Power Five.”
Kaine, Cornyn in Mexico to discuss U.S.-Mexican security, economic relationship
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U.S. Senator Tim Kaine concluded a two-day visit to Mexico today that included meetings with Mexican government officials, counterparts in the Mexican Congress, business leaders and representatives from civil society and non-government organizations to discuss economic and security issues.
Marshall boosts VMI basketball past The Citadel, 84-69
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Tim Marshall made eight three-pointers, tied for the second-highest total in school history, and scored a career-high 26 points to propel a second-half comeback and lead the VMI Keydets past The Citadel Bulldogs, 84-69, in Southern Conference basketball action Sunday in Charleston, S.C.
USDA Specialty Crop Block Grants available for Virginia agricultural interests
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Governor Terry McAuliffe announced that the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) is accepting applications for federal grants benefitting specialty crops.
