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VDOT SCHEDULES CITIZEN INFORMATION MEETING FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO ROUTE 262/613 INTERSECTION IN AUGUSTA COUNTY

The Virginia Department of Transportation will hold a Citizen Information Meeting concerning improvements to the intersection of Route 262 (Woodrow Wilson Parkway) and Route 613 (Spring Hill Road) in Augusta County. The meeting will take place from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, November 8 in the South Board Room of the Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, VA 24482. VDOT will make a brief presentation at 4:15 p.m.




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Citizen science and the study of birds

Volunteers help scientists understand birds and changing habitats.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Project IceCube and its frozen secrets

Video: Searching below the surface of Antarctica for the mysterious neutrino.



  • Research & Innovations

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10 Celtic gardens to inspire your moment of zen

Reconnect with the wild in these magic Celtic gardens.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Japan to encircle Fukushima with frozen earth

Japan is pledging $500 million to build a wall of frozen earth around the Fukushima nuclear power plant, which has been leaking radioactive water.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Fog surrounds a frozen volcano in this ethereal photograph

Alaska's Izembek National Wildlife Refuge is silent and still as fog creeps towards Mount Dutton.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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In post-tsunami Japan, Zen meets zeal

One year after Japan's tragic earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis, its 'gaman' spirit of patience is growing more proactive.



  • Protection & Safety

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Frozen remains of missing couple emerge from Swiss glacier

Frozen remains found in Swiss glacier of couple who disappeared 75 years ago while hiking in the Alps.



  • Arts & Culture

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Alec Baldwin to narrate Discovery's 'Frozen Planet'

Four years in the making, the Discovery Channel/BBC co-production is a groundbreaking look at the Earth's polar regions.



  • Arts & Culture

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How I accidentally made a viral video on a frozen lake in Maine — and had a blast doing it

The story of how a day spent on a frozen Maine lake skating turned into a mildly viral video.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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It wouldn't be winter in Finland without a dip in a frozen lake

Markku Lahdesmaki's photo series 'Avanto' illuminates the Finnish hobby of ice swimming.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Meet the snowflake consultant for Disney's 'Frozen'

Physicist Kenneth Libbrecht, a leading expert on snowflake formation, is proud to have added scientific accuracy to Disney's hit animated musical.



  • Climate & Weather

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How to purge, pack and move like a Zen master

Moving allows the opportunity to purge stuff and declutter spaces. Here are five tips to purge, pack and move while reducing the stress of it all.




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It's time to tell 'senior citizens' to take a hike

It’s time to ditch the word "senior" and all the ageist baggage that goes with it.



  • Arts & Culture

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A frozen river of poo is sliding down Denali

As much as 66 metric tons of human excrement from visitors to Alaska's Denali National Park could soon be released into the pristine Alaskan coast.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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2013's updated Dirty Dozen produce list

Each year the Environmental Working Group ranks supermarket produce by its pesticide load, the worst are known as the Dirty Dozen.




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2014's Dirty Dozen produce list: Apples, peaches, cucumbers and more

Environmental Working Group’s latest Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce assists consumers in reducing the pesticides they consume in their diets.




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How to be a good citizen on the hiking trail

When you're out on the trail, a little etiquette can take you a long way.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Help N. Korean citizens by donating flash drives

Flash Drives for Freedom aims to take old USB sticks and smuggle them into North Korea loaded with Western media.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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4 ways to be a citizen scientist on vacation

You can make a difference for environmental science while traveling, whether you're going to the beach, visiting a park or sticking to cities.




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This is why senior citizens get into accidents — and here's what we can do about it

Studies show that drivers older than 85 get into fatal accidents almost 4 times as often as teens do, and intersections are a problem.




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Huge numbers of frozen sea turtles are washing up in Cape Cod

Rescuers in Cape Cod are racing to save wave after wave of "cold-stunned" sea turtles.




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Climate change face-off: Schwarzenegger vs. Palin

Sarah Palin trades barbs with California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger after he criticized her anti-science stance on global warming.




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App turns citizens into smartphone-wielding wardens of water conservation

The EveryDrop LA app makes it easier for ordinary Los Angelenos to identify and report sources of wasted water in their communities.




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The dirtless dozen: 12 springtime tidy-up tools

Before you start (begrudgingly) scouring, scrubbing, shampooing and sprucing up, consider adding these eco-friendly spring cleaning tools.




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The Daddy Dozen: Father's Day Gift Guide 2011

Just say NO ... to neckties this Father's Day. Instead, gift Dad with something that he'll use around the house like a Japanese gardening tool, a mending kit or




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The Daddy Dozen: Father's Day Gift Guide 2012

On the prowl for a Father's Day gift that's unique, useful and <i>not</i> a necktie? Consider a cigar ashtray made from recycled tequila bottles, a killer pair




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The Daddy Dozen: Father&#39;s Day Gift Guide 2013

On the prowl for the perfect paternal prezzie? Check out these 12 gift picks that pops will surely find useful in the bar, the workshop and at the grill.




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The Daddy Dozen: Father&#39;s Day gift guide 2014

What discerning patriarch wouldn't appreciate a foosball bottle opener, a mason jar cocktail shaker or a dashing hanky to have around the house?




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Strawberries now top the Dirty Dozen list

Here's the most pesticide-contaminated produce, as well as the fruits and veggies with the fewest pesticides.




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Strawberries still top the Dirty Dozen list

Here's the Environmental Working Group's 2017 list of fruit and veggies with the most and least pesticides.




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Kale joins the Dirty Dozen list

Environmental Working Group's 2019 lists of fruits and vegetables with the highest and lowest pesticide loads are out, and kale has joined the dirty one.




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Benzene and sperm health

Study links benzene exposure to sperm abnormality.




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8 nature-focused projects for citizen scientists

Volunteers can lend a hand, from categorizing whale songs to planting sunflowers.




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Worms frozen in permafrost for 42,000 years brought back to life

The last time they squirmed was in the Pleistocene Age.




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46,000-year-old frozen bird uncovered in Siberia

A frozen horned lark bird was discovered in Siberia and is estimated to be 46,000 years old.




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Why you should add some Kaizen to your life

Kaizen, which involves incremental steps for continual improvement, can be applied to any part of your life, not just business.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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A suburb in Costa Rica gives citizenship to plants, trees, and bees

Green spaces are incorporated into urban planning in Curridabat, a suburb to San Jose, Costa Rica.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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We have introduced 14 new application cases for the programmable relay, ZEN.

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FCA Schwarzenegger PPI campaign reaches 32m

Watchdog says the two year project led to 6.2m visiting its dedicated PPI website.




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Parced and Weary Citizens of the Republic

We, the Parced and Weary Citizens of this great Republic, Demand the Seven Acts of Reform as stipulated below.




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San Diego, CA based Artist Kickstarts his Eco-friendly Footwear Brand KarmaZen in April 2016

Entrepreneur and Artist from California brings his eco-friendly product line to Kickstarter to further develop his brand.




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Dominica's Citizenship Programme Funds Massive Housing Revolution

Nine housing projects are currently being developed: five in the East Coast, two in the West Coast and another two – in Roseau City. The scheme was made possible thanks to the small island's successful Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme.




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Frozun Spirits Infusion 
Launches Alcohol Infused Frozen Cocktails & Desserts

A one-of-a-kind product that delights consumers




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Genre Busting New Artist "Indian Trap" To Release Debut Single 'Look Like Monayyy' Feat. KresZenzia

The sound of 'Indian Trap' is a blend of cultural roots of Punjabi, Bhangra and Bollywood music, infused with Hip-Hop and Trap elements.




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Number of Citizenship Hopefuls of this Small Country Soars: "St Kitts and Nevis is Perfect for Me," says New Delhi Entrepreneur

Frequently cited factors for St Kitts and Nevis citizenship via the Sustainable Growth Fund include fast and straightforward processing; easy and secure completion of applications via authorised agents; and no entrepreneurial risks.




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Choosing to Renounce U.S. Citizenship or Legal Permanent Residence (Green Card)

The goal is to provide a comprehensive checklist of information for the U.S. person to consider prior to choosing to renounce U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residence.




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ZenSpace Announces New SmartPods and Event Venue Partner Program at IMEX America, September 10-12, 2019 at Sands Expo, Las Vegas

Latest generation meeting pod represents a major step forward in turnkey, autonomous, quiet meeting space solutions for event venues and the exhibition industry, while helping public space venues activate and monetize underutilized real estate.




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Ezentria ComplyWise Helps Small and Midsize Businesses Achieve and Maintain Information Security Compliance

Proven 14-step process enables companies with limited internal information security resources to compete for new business




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Dietz, Gilmor & Chazen Announces Ryan Greer as New Firm Partner

Dietz, Gilmor & Chazen, APC, is proud to announce the promotion of Ryan Greer to firm Partner.