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Dear EarthTalk: I am considering upgrading some older appliances in my home. Where can I find information on which models are the most energy efficient? – Jonathan Duda, Olivebridge, N.Y. There has never been a better time to upgrade some of those older creaky appliances that are gobbling up much more energy (or water) than…
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Remarks by President Obama on strengthening missile defense in Europe THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. As Commander-in-Chief, I’m committed to doing everything in my power to advance our national security. And that includes strengthening our defenses against any and all threats to our people, our troops, and our friends and allies around the world. One of…
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Bridgewater Grand Opening, Saturday, Sept. 19 First, the Bridgewater campaign office, located at 401 N. Main St., will host its grand opening on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 10 a.m. It’s a great way for citizens of the Valley to meet the candidate to talk about issues in state government that affect them. After a briefing,…
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A listing of campus events and activities at James Madison University in Harrisonburg for the period Sept. 18-27. Sept. 18-30: Art in the Arboretum, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, Frances Plecker Education Center at the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum: The tapestries of Joan Griffin use wool, silk and metallic yarns selectively with color variations and patterns…
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Remarks from President Obama at fundraising reception for Sen. Arlen Specter THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much, everybody. Please, have a seat. Thank you. It was, first of all, wonderful to meet all of you as we were taking pictures. And I want to say that I am so pleased to be here not only…
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Jim Belcher didn’t know what was going on. His 2000 Cadillac Escalade had been running just fine, but then out of the blue the “Service Engine Soon” light blazed on. The scoop from the mechanic: bad sensors and damage to his catalytic converter. He was looking at a $2,000-plus repair bill. The what-caused-it is something…
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The latest from the Virginia Department of Transportation on local roads projects. Rockbridge County Interstate 64 * Mile marker 41 to 57, eastbound and westbound – Litter and debris removal. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. * Various locations – Ditch cleaning, litter and debris removal. Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to…
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Story by Chris Graham Three years of audit reports have suggested that her office is in disarray – with bank deposits made late, cash and checks left sitting in envelopes on desks and counters unsecured, wire transfers being handled improperly, tax records making it hard to tell what had been collected and what hadn’t been….
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Three Waynesboro women made five dishes from Julia Child’s “Mastering the Art of French Cooking;” and we served them on Aug. 15.
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Story by Chris Graham Sacco has left the building. Never thought I’d write those words. I thought we had him for life. Got him settled in Greenville, where the city boy from Chicago who used to take the subway to school could count the stars at night.
