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The combination of the debt-ceiling debate and the recent bankruptcy of a solar firm with a $535 million loan guarantee is certain to give energy subsidies a leading part in the Washington budget drama this fall. If, however, the goal is good energy policy — not just deficit reduction — the fact that solar companies…
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I have to admit that before I went to a psychiatrist, just the word psychiatrist brought many negative conceptions. You have to be “not in your right mind” or “close to the edge” to see one of “those” guys. My concept was wrong. My psychiatrist has primary interest in psychopharmacologic management, Diagnosis, and inpatient acute…
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As reality TV has become staple entertainment for young people and adults alike, tween and teen girls who regularly view reality TV accept and expect a higher level of drama, aggression, and bullying in their own lives, and measure their worth primarily by their physical appearance, according to Real to Me: Girls and Reality TV,…
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A walk to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation will be held in Gypsy Hill Park in Staunton on Saturday, Oct. 8, at 9 a.m. Registration is from 8:30-9 am, and the walk itself is from 9-11 am. Water and snacks will be provided for all walkers. The overall fundraising goal is $10,000 which includes…
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Sen. Jim Webb (D-Va.) today introduced legislation to stop technologies developed with the support of U.S. taxpayers from being given away to China or other countries. Many American companies operating in China are required to transfer their intellectual property and proprietary technology to China as a prerequisite for doing business there. Many of these technologies…
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Local musicians in the Valley have gathered to form a benefit show on behalf of Autism Speaks, a grassroots organization founded by grandparents of a child with autism. Creeperfest is set for Saturday, Oct. 22, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at The Clocktower in Staunton. All proceeds made go directly to Autism Speaks. Tickets are now…
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The first five volumes of a 19th century publication detailing the work of the Church of the Brethren have been digitized and made available for free viewing on the Internet by Bridgewater College and the Brethren Digital Archives Project. The mission of the project is to digitize Church of the Brethren periodicals produced from 1851…
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The Staunton Department of Economic Development received an Excellence in Economic Development Award for its Economic Development Recruitment/Quality of Life Brochure in the category of General Purpose Brochure for communities with populations of less than 25,000 from the International Economic Development Council. The honor was presented at an awards ceremony on Tuesday, September 20 during…
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THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Denver! (Applause.) What a beautiful day. Thank you so much. How’s it going, Lancers? (Applause.) I hear the Lancers have a pretty good ball team. That’s the story I’ve heard. (Applause.) Well, listen, there are a couple of people here I want to acknowledge who are just outstanding public servants. First of…
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Sens. Jim Webb (D-VA) and John Boozman (R-AR) today introduced legislation to make gun regulations consistent across all federal recreational lands by bringing Army Corps of Engineers rules in line with other federal agencies. Last Congress, legislation was signed into law allowing individuals to possess firearms in the National Park Service and National Wildlife Refuge…
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