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Earl could be heading up East Coast for Labor Day

August 30, 2010
By S.B. Thompson
Earl could be heading up East Coast for Labor Day

Atlantic Ocean, Earth – Be on the watch for Earl - the Hurricane, that is – along the Eastern seaboard. A hurricane watch and tropical storm warning is in effect for most of Puerto Rico. A tropical storm warning is in effect for Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis. A tropical storm watch is in...
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Goodlatte holding “America Speaking Out” town hall tomorrow

August 30, 2010
By S.B. Thompson
Goodlatte holding “America Speaking Out” town hall tomorrow

Washington, D.C. – If you’re in Virginia – or wherever – now’s the time to stand up and be heard. “Politicians” are supposed to be working for us, not the other way around. Congressman Bob Goodlatte has announced that he will be holding an “America Speaking Out” town hall meeting in the Shenandoah Valley tomorrow - where he...
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Good-By to Old Number 6092

August 21, 2010
By Melissa Manning
Good-By to Old Number 6092

Shenandoah County, VA – The low-water bridge on Virginia Route 744 is in the process of being replaced. Residents of the community of Deer Rapids may find this bittersweet, especially since old-time residents of the area doubt that the new bridge will be high enough to provide year-round egress for residents of the western...
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Fort Valley Lyceum hosting Virginia citizen forum on Hydrofracking on Aug. 28

August 19, 2010
By Press_Release
Fort Valley Lyceum hosting Virginia citizen forum on Hydrofracking on Aug. 28

Fort Valley, VA – Come learn about an issue that’s sure to affect families across the Valley. On Saturday, August 28, 2010, The Fort Valley Lyceum will present a special citizen information session entitled; “Marcellus Shale Natural Gas Exploration in the Valley.” The event will be held from 10 to 11 a.m.. (The organizers...
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Greenpeace sends ship to Gulf on expedition to independently document effects of BP spill

August 10, 2010
By Press_Release
Greenpeace sends ship to Gulf on expedition to independently document effects of BP spill

Washington, D.C. – Here’s a letter just released today from Dan Howells, Greenpeace Deputy Campaign Director: Arctic Sunrise sets our for Gulf “White House energy adviser Carol Browner has recently been making the talk show rounds and telling the public about a new government assessment that shows that 75 percent of the oil from BP’s drilling...
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“Striking 12” runs August 28 – Sept. 25 at Wayside Theatre

August 10, 2010
By S.B. Thompson
“Striking 12” runs August 28 – Sept. 25 at Wayside Theatre

Middletown – Out with the old. In with the new. Today, Wayside Theatre Artistic Director Warner Crocker announced the third play of the 2010-2011 season – Striking 12 – as well as its cast and performance schedule. Written by Groove Lilly, the musical comedy Striking 12, will run August 28 through September 25, 2010. “Wayside...
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Don’t like hydrofracking? Neither does New York

August 3, 2010
By Lauren Tabor
Don’t like hydrofracking? Neither does New York

The local area that has been picked out by a company for hydrofracking is somewhat out of the way, though still important. However, central New York is, well, in the middle of everything, and, more importantly, provides water for one of the largest cities in the world: New York City. The dramatic...
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God’s own “Back to the Future” found in a timeless, personal moment of creation

July 27, 2010
By S.B. 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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Scam: Charged $2,425 per-minute for dialing area codes 809, 294 or 876

July 20, 2010
By S.B. 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 in Virginia this week are reporting a scam. “I actually...
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Tour WV hydrofracking site; See what Virginia will look like if Carrizo drills without regulations

July 16, 2010
By S.B. 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” and ride with me through rural WV. See for yourself...
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Steven Thomas court date in Staunton tomorrow; privatized prisons under the spotlight

July 13, 2010
By S.B. 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 Yourself Read and form your opinion about whether justice is being...
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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 the California Legislature at a time when the Gulf of...
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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 443, said Jorge Andrade, a spokesman for airport authority Infraero. A...
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Theater Shenandoah holds Odd Couple auditions on July 17 and 18

July 8, 2010
By S.B. Thompson
Theater Shenandoah holds Odd Couple auditions on July 17 and 18

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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Five top astrologers discuss transformational effects of Solar Eclipse and New Moon: July 11, 2010

July 7, 2010
By S.B. Thompson
Five top astrologers discuss transformational effects of Solar Eclipse and New Moon: July 11, 2010

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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A Whale, refurbished to fight oil spill, awaits waiver of maritime law to get into action

July 2, 2010
By S.B. Thompson
A Whale, refurbished to fight oil spill, awaits waiver of maritime law to get into action

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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PA Dept. of Environmental Protection issues list of fracking chemicals; is Bergton, VA next?

July 1, 2010
By S.B. Thompson
PA Dept. of Environmental Protection issues list of fracking chemicals; is Bergton, VA next?

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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Toronto primed and ready for G-20 Summit on June 26-27; protests expected

June 21, 2010
By S.B. Thompson
Toronto primed and ready for G-20 Summit on June 26-27; protests expected

Toronto, Canada – In five days, the Metro Toronto Convention Centre will be host to the 2010 G-20 Summit on Financial Markets and the World Economy - for two days – June 26 and 27, 2010. Overview – What to Expect This Summit  is the fourth G-20 Conference.  Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper is the host...
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