Moving beyond flame retardants
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Putting flame retardants in furniture seemed like a good idea back in the 1970s to help protect against the risk of fire, but our insistence on safety has come back to haunt us.
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Sens. Warner and Kaine introduce bipartisan Startup Act
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U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) today led a bipartisan group of six Senate colleagues in introducing The Startup Act to jumpstart investment and job creation by new businesses.
Start a lifesaving habit by giving blood with the American Red Cross
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The American Red Cross encourages eligible blood donors to start a lifesaving habit by becoming a regular blood donor this year, starting with National Blood Donor Month in January.
Massanutten Resort adds new talent to management team
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Massanutten Resort, a four season resort located outside of Harrisonburg, Va., in the Shenandoah Valley, announced the hiring of three executives.
Four Fishburne cadets nominated to U.S. military academies
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Fishburne Military School’s Headmaster and Senior Army Instructor announced Thursday that four cadets from the Virginia military school have earned nominations this month to attend United States Service Academies.
University of Virginia unveils additional safety initiatives
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A new police substation serving The Corner commercial district opens today on University Avenue near the 14th Street railroad bridge, a joint effort of the University of Virginia Police Department and the Charlottesville Police.
James Madison University calendar: Jan. 16-25
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Campus events and activities at James Madison University.
Warner, Kaine applaud $18M in USDA funding for Chesapeake Bay projects
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U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) applauded U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack’s announcement that Virginia projects will receive over $18 million for Chesapeake Bay restoration.
Remarks by House Speaker Bill Howell on the 2015 General Assembly Session
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Text of remarks from House Speaker Bill Howell on the opening of the 2015 Virginia General Assembly session.
Virginia Tech ‘s Melanie Kiechle examines the foul side of history
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Unusual odors have been strong indicators throughout history that something is not quite right. One year ago, the smell of licorice permeated the air in Elk River, West Virginia, alerting citizens to a chemical spill of coal-washing foam.
