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God’s own “Back to the Future” found in a timeless, personal moment of creation

July 27, 2010
By Susan Thompson
God’s own “Back to the Future” found in a timeless, personal moment of creation

Earth – What in the world is happening lately? Want to gain some “newly-found” insights on the way the world operates and your role in it? How our collective past meets future in the evolving moment? The Gnostic Gospel of Thomas reveals Jesus’ words on the Kingdom of God. You could say that it’s...
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Route 11 Yard Crawl on August 14 is the longest yard sale in Virginia

July 23, 2010
By Susan Thompson
Route 11 Yard Crawl on August 14 is the longest yard sale in Virginia

Shenandoah Valley, VA – On Saturday, August 14, 2010,  beginning at 7 a.m., the Route 11 Yard Crawl will return for its sixth year.  From New Market, Virginia in the South to Stephens City to the North, the “Crawl” has grown into a 50-mile ...
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Innovation: Shenandoah County schools compete for energy savings

July 21, 2010
By Susan Thompson
Innovation: Shenandoah County schools compete for energy savings

Woodstock, VA – An innovative program in the Valley has involved students in helping to save energy in the Shenandoah County School District. The results: Through the efforts of school and division energy management teams, the Shenandoah County Public Schools were able to save $47,551 in...
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Catch 22 Distraction: Point to Point highway surveillance systems to find missing children

July 21, 2010
By Susan Thompson
Catch 22 Distraction: Point to Point highway surveillance systems to find missing children

United States of America – What do they call it when they say one thing to cover for another? A distraction? Distraction is defined by wikipedia as: “the diversion of attention of an individual or group from the chosen object of attention onto the...
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Scam: Charged $2,425 per-minute for dialing area codes 809, 294 or 876

July 20, 2010
By Susan Thompson
Scam: Charged $2,425 per-minute for dialing area codes 809, 294 or 876

U.S.A. – AT & T has verified the existence of a phone scam that can result in charges of more than $2,000 per minute by calling area codes 809, 294 or 876. Do not ever dial numbers with the following area codes: 809, 294, 876. Residents...
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Weekend of music spots Mary Chapin Carpenter and the Saw Doctors in Orkney Springs

July 19, 2010
By Susan Thompson
Weekend of music spots Mary Chapin Carpenter and the Saw Doctors in Orkney Springs

Orkney Springs, VA – The Valley Music Scene – The third weekend of the Shenandoah Valley Music Festival in Orkney Springs, Va. on August 13 and 14, 2010,  will feature: one of the nation’s best known Grammy-winning singer/songwriter on her first summer tour in...
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Tour WV hydrofracking site; See what Virginia will look like if Carrizo drills without regulations

July 16, 2010
By Susan Thompson
Tour WV hydrofracking site; See what Virginia will look like if Carrizo drills without regulations

Wetzel County, WV and Bergton, VA – PHOTO ESSAY – What does the 1st proposed hydrofracking operation in Virginia have to do with the water supply for citizens of the Shenandoah Valley and the Greater Washington D.C. area? A lot. A Four-Hour Tour “Sit right back”...
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Average cost of modern slave only $30; Love146.org seeks end to human trafficking

July 16, 2010
By Susan Thompson
Average cost of modern slave only $30; Love146.org seeks end to human trafficking

New Haven, CT – “Love is in our name, because it is our motivating drive to end child sex slavery and exploitation.  We believe love to be the foundation of real, sustainable change. Martin Luther King Jr. said, “Justice at its best is love correcting...
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Senate Bill 510: You are what you eat takes on new meaning

July 15, 2010
By Susan Thompson
Senate Bill 510: You are what you eat takes on new meaning

Washington D.C. – Food Crime – Control of Seeds – Control of Food Supply – I received this email alert today about the Food Safety Modernization Act of 2010. Check out what restrictions it will put on your ability to grow and choose your...
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A Shining Light Across America; nationwide events to celebrate Boy Scouts 100th year (July 25-31)

July 15, 2010
By Susan Thompson
A Shining Light Across America; nationwide events to celebrate Boy Scouts 100th year (July 25-31)

Fort AP Hill, Va – For the first time in the history of the Boy Scouts of America, the entire Scouting community will be brought together for a single, nationwide event to celebrate the organization’s 100th birthday, and reflect on what the organization has...
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Steven Thomas court date in Staunton tomorrow; privatized prisons under the spotlight

July 13, 2010
By Susan Thompson
Steven Thomas court date in Staunton tomorrow; privatized prisons under the spotlight

Staunton, VA – 7Bends received this open letter from Steven L. Thomas about his trial that is scheduled to begin tomorrow, July 14, 2010, at the Augusta County Courthouse, located at 1 East Johnson Street in Staunton, VA 24402. We print it here. Decide For...
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Irony: California Legislation could save big energy companies money, as oil still flows in Gulf

July 11, 2010
By Press_Release
Irony: California Legislation could save big energy companies money, as oil still flows in Gulf

Reported on July 11, 2010 by Jack Dolan, of the Los Angeles Times - “Sacramento -  A plan to let oil companies leave large parts of decommissioned drilling rigs in the ocean off California’s coast, saving them hundreds of millions of dollars, is sailing through...
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Representative Frank responds to Boston Herald article about his comments on Israeli Navy

July 11, 2010
By Susan Thompson
Representative Frank responds to Boston Herald article about his comments on Israeli Navy

Regarding Israeli Navy – Letter that Congressman Barney Frank wrote in Response to Boston Herald article  – Issued on Wednesday, June 02, 2010 “The article in today’s Boston Herald is inaccurate in saying that I “had harsh words yesterday for the Israeli Navy.” The harsh...
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Air France jet, passengers and crew, experience bomb scare landing

July 11, 2010
By Press_Release
Air France jet, passengers and crew, experience bomb scare landing

The Associated Press on Sunday, 11 July 2010, issued report that an: “Air France passenger jet heading from Rio de Janeiro to Paris made an emergency landing in north-eastern Brazil, following a bomb threat. All 405 passengers and 18 crew members were safely evacuated from Flight...
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West Virginia properties perfect for family retreat or camp; hunting, fishing, streams

July 10, 2010
By Business_Profile
West Virginia properties perfect for family retreat or camp; hunting, fishing, streams

Front Royal, VA – B.K. Haynes, long-time real estate guru, broker, and author, has recently listed some interesting properties out near the Shenandoah Valley, just into West Virginia. These are not your run-of-the-mill acreages. They are perfect for an out-of-the-way secure family retreat, or...
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