Archive for the ‘General Interest’ Category
Saturday, February 8th, 2020
I hate shopping for clothing, including shoes - even shoes that I need. My marathon days are far behind me but, after my retirement, I have come to a stark realization. In order to stay healthy, I am either going to have to step up my exercise routine or stop ...
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Monday, November 5th, 2018
Tuesday, November 6, 2018 is a decisive day. Will we stay on the path to prosperity that we have experienced over the last two years or will we go back to politics as usual in the swamp? Your vote can make the difference.
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Wednesday, January 24th, 2018
Keith Foskett wrote the following excerpt in his Pacific Crest Trail memoir entitled "The Last Englishman":
"The hardest part of the PCT, and indeed any long-distance path, is actually making the decision to attempt it in the first place. The second hardest is the waiting. Once you’ve made both commitments it ...
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Friday, December 18th, 2015
I have suspected that the increase in the "helicopter" parenting methodology and the decrease in holding children accountable for their actions was going to have an impact on our culture. If you couple that is the "everyone gets a trophy" crowd so we can protect our children from ever experiencing ...
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Thursday, September 22nd, 2011
Now this is classic!! WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange lashed out at a British publisher for releasing drafts of a memoir without his approval Thursday, saying he did not author the book or get the opportunity to check it.
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Thursday, September 15th, 2011
Are you are as tired of high electric bills as I am? I have tried turning off lights, caulking windows, insulating pipes and putting a blanket on my hot water tank. None of these measures really seem to have an impact on my bill.
This morning I was watching ...
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Sunday, September 5th, 2010
Most people know that great deals can be found on the Web but not every shopping site has the best price. Comparing prices on the Web doesn't have to be tough if you have PriceBlink, a browser add-on does the searching for you.
It will tell you if you're looking ...
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Friday, July 9th, 2010
Sean Phillips opened the Sell It lot on U.S. 11 in Radford to give people a high visible lot to display their vehicles for sale. However, a DMV spokesperson says Virginia law makes it illegal for "anyone except a licensed dealer to do anything for profit that involves any aspect ...
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Thursday, April 29th, 2010
Ergodyne announced the expansion of their GloWear® Incident Command Series to include the GloWear 8244PSV Expandable Public Safety Vest.8244PSV This ANSI 207 compliant vest is ideal for firefighters, EMTs, ambulance drivers, and public safety personal who need hi-visibility and safety as well as easy access to belt-mounted gear.
With its adjustable ...
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Wednesday, January 27th, 2010
You know the internet is a huge sink hole for time. What is even worse is when you come across a great site but you don't have time to review it and then you can't find it later.
I know you can bookmark it but that gets to be a ...
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Sunday, January 24th, 2010
Every now and then someone comes up with an idea that is "simply" beautiful. Usually, it is some new product that makes you think, "Why didn't I think of that?" My neighbor, Roy Terkelsen, recently came up with just such an idea.
Salem, Virginia is not known for its ...
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Monday, December 7th, 2009
Have you ever thought about taking up the ultimate running challenge - the marathon? NOVA follows 13 sedentary people through a nine-month regimen designed to prepare them for the grueling Boston Marathon.
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Thursday, November 19th, 2009
This was just too funny to pass up.
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Saturday, October 31st, 2009
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children has developed a resource that police agencies can distribute to citizens to help ensure the safety of kids in their communities:
CHOOSE bright, flame-retardant costumes or add reflective tape to costumes and candy bags so children are easily seen in the dark. In ...
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