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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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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  junk & treasure adventure. The Shenandoah County Chamber Advisory Group, along...
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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 electrical service costs during the months of January, February, March,...
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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 source of distraction.” While finding missing children is certainly a...
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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 in Virginia this week are reporting a scam. “I actually...
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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 years, and a chart-topping Irish folk-rock band. ***** On Friday, August 13...
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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” and ride with me through rural WV. See for yourself...
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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 everything that stands against love.” We hold that to...
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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 own food, as well as regulations about food allergies and...
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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 meant to millions of  America’s youth. Shining Our Light Across the...
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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 Yourself Read and form your opinion about whether justice is being...
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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 the California Legislature at a time when the Gulf of...
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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 443, said Jorge Andrade, a spokesman for airport authority Infraero. A...
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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 a remote campground to be shared by one or more...
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Edinburg, VA – Felix and Oscar are alive and well, and so is Community Theater in the Shenandoah Valley. It enriches the lives of cast and audience members alike at every turn. Just a reminder that auditions for Theater Shenandoah’s Fall production of the Neil Simon play, The Odd Couple, are scheduled for next weekend...
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LEXINGTON, Ky. – Shenandoah Valley Education News: Dana A. Fisher, agricultural educator from Central High School in Woodstock, Va., (pictured) has been selected as the 2010 Virginia winner of the Outstanding Agricultural Education Teacher Award – given by the National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE). Outstanding Ag Ed Teacher Award winners are agricultural educators who...
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Planet Earth -  Hear, or should I say “here”  is some “food” for thought – The significance of  July 11, 2010,  and thereabouts: Here/hear is what five top astrologers have to say about the rare Total Solar Eclipse and New Moon which both happen this Sunday, following the line up of five planets that occurred...
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These two developments by the Federal Government – limiting freedom of speech and freedom of the press in the United States – happened within a week of each other. You decide what’s going on. Which issues will be labeled off limits next – for the people, and for the press?  And,...
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RICHMOND, Va. —As communities in Lord Fairfax Health District endure record-high temperatures, local health department officials are advising residents to protect themselves against heat-related illnesses. “Extreme heat can cause heat stroke or other heat related illnesses,” said Lord Fairfax Health District Epidemiologist, Patricia Shobe, MPH. “Avoid or put off significant activity until it cools off.”...
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Boothville, Louisisana – About one hour south of New Orleans, The A Whale, a huge oil skimmer ship, is now anchored, awaiting approval by the U.S. government to begin skimming off the oil from the BP oil disaster. As long as three football fields (372-yards) and 10 stories high, the newly- refurbished vessel is ready...
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Middletown, VA – And …you never know who will answer. Wayside Theatre Artistic Director Warner Crocker is pleased to announce the second play of the 2010-2011 season,  the comedy, Dead Man’s Cell Phone. Written by Sarah Ruhl, the play runs July 17 through August 14, 2010, and is sponsored by Computer and Copier of...
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Pennsylvania, U.S.A. – This just in from WENY.com: The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has released a list of more than 80 chemicals used in drilling for natural gas in the Marcellus Shale region. WENY obtained the list and noted that some of the chemicals have been shown to harm human health. View WENY...
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Woodstock, VA – Several hundred parents, friends, and others volunteer for Shenandoah County Public Schools every year. At their June meeting, the Shenandoah County School Board expressed appreciation to all of those who volunteered during the last school year, and awarded plaques and special recognition to the Volunteers of the Year 2010. “We could not...
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Through an Executive Order,  Governor Joe Manchin of West Virginia has proclaimed Friday, July 2, to be celebrated as a special day of observance in honor of U.S. Sen. Robert C. Byrd, and will give state employees the official day off. “The governor truly hopes that this day off will allow state...
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Williamsburg area, Virginia – Busch Gardens is celebrating summer in a big way with a cool deal for families – free admission for kids 9 and younger. From June 21 through August 31 2010, Virginia residents can get a free child’s admission to Busch Gardens – a $51.95 value -with the purchase of an...
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