It would supplement a federal government package worth $1billion which has already been committed to the ailing Australian aviation industry hit hard by the crisis' impact on global travel.

Virgin Australia has plunged into another trading halt during the coronavirus crisis as the airline waits on a potential bailout package from the federal government.

Australian Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack said the move was about ensuring essential workers including frontline medical and defence workers were able to travel.

An aviation insider fears the demise of Virgin Australia would give Qantas a licence to charge $1,000 for a Sydney to Melbourne airfare. Velocity Frequent Flyer points are also at risk.

The Virgin Group boss came under fire last month for asking the UK government for £500million of support for his airline businesses, which have been paralysed in the pandemic.

Historic maps from the Library's collections documenting battles and campaigns of the Civil War, and other historical events.

Featuring historic maps from the Library's collections, "Places in History" documents battles and campaigns of the Civil War, as well as other historical events, by examining maps and their historical context.   The site sill be updated regularly with a selection of new maps, accompanied by captions, following the course of the Civil War in chronological order.

Click here to view the "Places in History" web site and Archive.

The National Zoo has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to establish a captive population of the Virginia big-eared bat at the National Zoo’s Conservation & Research Center near Front Royal, Va. Only 15,000 Virginia big-eared bats remain living in caves in West Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky and North Carolina, and these are threatened by the white-nose syndrome.

The post In face of crisis, National Zoo to start captive population of Virginia big-eared bats appeared first on Smithsonian Insider.

Eleven bats remain in the National Zoo’s colony. The initial challenge the team faced was how to feed the animals. Virginia big-eared bats, which are a subspecies of the Townsend’s big-eared bat (Corynorhinuss townsendii), eat while flying.

The post Captive colony of Virginia big-eared bats providing valuable lessons in battle against deadly white-nose syndrome appeared first on Smithsonian Insider.

In a new study researchers from the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute’s Center for Conservation and Evolutionary Genetics used DNA from coyote scat (feces) to trace the route that led some of the animals to colonize in Northern Virginia.

The post New genetic evidence confirms coyote migration route to Virginia and hybridization with wolves appeared first on Smithsonian Insider.

Forget the deep forest, “today the highest densities of deer in the state of Virginia are in suburbia,” says William McShea, ecologist and research scientist at the Smithsonian’s Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal, Va.

The post Browsing suburbia: Virginia’s parceled-up farms and forests are ideal refuge for white-tailed deer appeared first on Smithsonian Insider.

The rusty-patched bumble bee (Bombus affinis), which has not been seen in the eastern United States in five years, has been found by a Smithsonian […]

The post Rare rusty-patched bumble bee discovered in Virginia survey appeared first on Smithsonian Insider.

Gov. Ralph Northam, seen last month, was wrong to close gun ranges in response to the spread of the coronavirus, a state court ruled Monday.; Credit: Steve Helber/AP

A Virginia gun range can remain open, despite Gov. Ralph Northam's order closing nonessential businesses throughout the state in response to the coronavirus pandemic, a state judge ruled Monday.

In a March executive order, Northam had included indoor shooting ranges among the businesses to be temporarily shuttered to stop the spread of COVID-19. In response, the shooting range SafeSide sued, asking a court to block the order. Judge F. Patrick Yeatts granted the request, prohibiting law enforcement from blocking citizens' access to the gun range.

Northam lacks the authority to close gun ranges, Yeatts said, because of a state statute, modeled on the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, giving citizens the right to bear arms. "During an emergency, the governor is given great deference, but [the statute] specifically limits his authority in relation to the right to keep and bear arms," Yeatts wrote.

"The purpose of the right is to have a population trained with firearms in order to defend the Commonwealth," Yeatts wrote. "Proper training and practice at a range ... is fundamental to the right to keep and bear arms."

"The Court understands the Governor's desire to protect the citizens of our great commonwealth," Yeatts said. "But in taking steps to stop the spread of COVID-19, he took a step beyond what is allowed."

In a statement, Attorney General Mark Herring said that his office was considering how to respond. "Governor Northam's efforts to save lives and slow the spread of COVID-19 are necessary and proving to be effective, but unfortunately, the gun lobby believes the ability to shoot a gun indoors during this pandemic is worth risking further spread of the virus and making Virginia communities and families less safe," Herring said, according to the Associated Press.

University of Virginia law professor Richard Schragger told The Virginian-Pilot that the ruling only applies to the Lynchburg gun range — but the reasoning could apply to any subsequent lawsuits brought by other gun ranges in the state.

SafeSide was joined on the lawsuit by Gun Owners of America, the Association of Virginia Gun Ranges and the Virginia Citizens Defense League. Philip Van Cleave, president of the Virginia Citizens Defense League, told the AP his group would try to get a broader ruling that applied statewide.

This content is from Southern California Public Radio. View the original story at SCPR.org.

108 S. 5th Avenue
Virginia, MN 55792
Thursday, May 28, 2020, 9am – 4pm

Every Thursday Residential Services, Inc (RSI) hosts walk-in interviews at our office in Virginia, hiring for the position of Direct Support Professional.

When: Thursdays from 9am-4pm
Where: 108 S. 5th Avenue


Qualifications:
-Must be 18 years of age
-Must be able to pass a background check
-Passionate about improving the lives of others

About the Job:
DSPs provide individualized services to people with disabilities and/or mental illness who are living in home settings. The people who receive services from RSI rely on their caregivers to provide a safe living environment and to help meet all of their physical, emotional, social, medical, spiritual, and recreational needs and wants. DSPs assist in a variety of day-to-day tasks based on the individual needs and goals of the people they are caring for, which could include medication administration, household duties, assistance with personal hygiene, and community activities such as shopping, concerts, going out to eat, movies, fitness, outdoor recreation, and more.

RSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Event type: Job and Career Fairs
Filter by Location: Greater Minnesota
Event Audience: For Job Seekers, For Veterans
Accommodation Request: 2187407621
CareerForce Sponsored Event: Other event
More info: www.rsi.jobs

108 S. 5th Avenue
Virginia, MN 55792
Thursday, May 21, 2020, 9am – 4pm

Every Thursday Residential Services, Inc (RSI) hosts walk-in interviews at our office in Virginia, hiring for the position of Direct Support Professional.

When: Thursdays from 9am-4pm
Where: 108 S. 5th Avenue


Qualifications:
-Must be 18 years of age
-Must be able to pass a background check
-Passionate about improving the lives of others

About the Job:
DSPs provide individualized services to people with disabilities and/or mental illness who are living in home settings. The people who receive services from RSI rely on their caregivers to provide a safe living environment and to help meet all of their physical, emotional, social, medical, spiritual, and recreational needs and wants. DSPs assist in a variety of day-to-day tasks based on the individual needs and goals of the people they are caring for, which could include medication administration, household duties, assistance with personal hygiene, and community activities such as shopping, concerts, going out to eat, movies, fitness, outdoor recreation, and more.

RSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Event type: Job and Career Fairs
Filter by Location: Greater Minnesota
Event Audience: For Job Seekers, For Veterans
Accommodation Request: 2187407621
CareerForce Sponsored Event: Other event
More info: www.rsi.jobs

108 S. 5th Avenue
Virginia, MN 55792
Thursday, May 14, 2020, 9am – 4pm

Every Thursday Residential Services, Inc (RSI) hosts walk-in interviews at our office in Virginia, hiring for the position of Direct Support Professional.

When: Thursdays from 9am-4pm
Where: 108 S. 5th Avenue


Qualifications:
-Must be 18 years of age
-Must be able to pass a background check
-Passionate about improving the lives of others

About the Job:
DSPs provide individualized services to people with disabilities and/or mental illness who are living in home settings. The people who receive services from RSI rely on their caregivers to provide a safe living environment and to help meet all of their physical, emotional, social, medical, spiritual, and recreational needs and wants. DSPs assist in a variety of day-to-day tasks based on the individual needs and goals of the people they are caring for, which could include medication administration, household duties, assistance with personal hygiene, and community activities such as shopping, concerts, going out to eat, movies, fitness, outdoor recreation, and more.

RSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Event type: Job and Career Fairs
Filter by Location: Greater Minnesota
Event Audience: For Job Seekers, For Veterans
Accommodation Request: 2187407621
CareerForce Sponsored Event: Other event
More info: www.rsi.jobs

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SALEM – Throughout the afternoon and evening, crews with the Virginia Department of Transportation have been responding to the immediate concerns of downed trees, mudslides and high water throughout southwestern Virginia. Crews will continue to monitor roadways overnight. As of 10 p.m., roads in all 12 counties of the district have been affected by the heavy rainfall resulting in numerous closures of primary and secondary roads today. Some of the primary roads affected include portions of Interstate 81, Route 220 through Roanoke and Franklin County, Route 419 in Roanoke, Route 58 in Patrick County and Route 57 in Henry County. As streams and rivers swell and water recedes, conditions will continue to change, so motorists should drive with caution and check the latest road conditions before travelling tomorrow morning. The most up-to-date information about flooded roads is available at www.511Virginia.org . To access the list of flooded roads, look for the text views section of the site and search under road conditions.  VDOT encourages motorists to stay off the roads tonight, if possible, and not to drive through ponding water or around barricades.  As water recedes, VDOT will inspect structures and roadways before they can reopen or be repaired.  Some roads may require lengthy closures depending on the extent of damage and how soon repairs can be completed. To report downed trees or debris on state maintained roads, citizens can contact VDOT’s customer service center at 1-800-FOR-ROAD. For emergencies, dial 911. Follow us on Twitter at @VaDOTSalem and @511southwestva  for the latest updates on road conditions.

SALEM – The gusty winds and heavy rains from the remnants of Hurricane Michael yesterday created flooded roads, downed trees and power lines in western Virginia. As of 11 a.m., approximately 140 roads are closed or affected in the 12 counties of VDOT’s Salem District.   Crews are currently clearing debris and assessing roads throughout the region, coordinating with emergency and utility crews and making or scheduling repairs where possible. In some areas, water will need to recede before a road can be investigated or repaired. Their focus today will be to make roads safe and passable for traffic. If extensive repairs are needed, they will be coordinated and scheduled at a later date.  Drivers are encouraged to continue to monitor road conditions in your area prior to traveling.   The most up-to-date information about flooded roads is available at www.511Virginia.org . For information on specific roads, citizens can access the Road Table under the text views section of the site.  To report downed trees or debris on state maintained roads, citizens can contact VDOT’s customer service center at 1-800-FOR-ROAD.  Drivers who are traveling today are reminded of the following: Turn Around, Don’t Drown! Never drive through water flowing across a road. It takes only six to 12 inches of water to float a small vehicle. Never drive around barricades. Remember, the road has been closed for your safety. Avoid flood-prone areas, especially along creeks and other low-lying areas. Be alert for tree limbs and other debris in the roadway. Even small branches and other debris can damage a car or cause the driver to lose control. If you come across a downed power line, do not try to move it. Contact your local authorities. For updates throughout the day, follow us on Twitter at @VaDOTSalem and @511southwestva  for the latest updates on road conditions.

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Dozens of massive president heads sit in a field in Virginia, waiting for a new home in a museum.

Beware the downward dog, warns E. W. Jackson, the Virginia Republican party’s nominee for lieutenant governor.

A state legislator has an interesting and potentially viable way to avoid dealing with the EPA.

VBS.TV took a trip to West Virginia to investigate the evils of mountaintop removal mining. Take some time today and watch this.

Fracking fluid, the liquid waste left over from the controversial mining technique, wreaks havoc on a plot of land in a test by the U.S. Forest Service.

Worth more than $1 million, this gemstone is distinguished for its rich color palette and light-refracting qualities that defy description.

The Brock Environmental Center's 'regenerative' design is key to its AIA recognition — it generates 80 percent more energy than it uses.

It's been 5 years since the West Virginia northern flying squirrel came off the Endangered Species List, and the recovery rate is encouraging.

The U.S. Green Building Council announced that Virginia had the most amount of LEED certified space per resident in 2012.

Touching a giant hogweed can cause burns and even blindness.

Virgin Spaceship Unity, set to begin test flights next month, includes a very special nod to the theoretical physicist.

Kevin Daly has trained a lab full of bomb-sniffing moths, sparking the interest of the United States Department of Defense.

When olive trees receive less water, their fruit produces oil with more phytoprostanes, and that's a good thing.

Ms. Goyer has been endorsed by Marquis Who's Who as a leader in the field of accounting

The project includes public area renovations and completion is anticipated in Spring 2020.

Ms. Tigue has been endorsed by Marquis Who's Who as a leader in the physical therapy industry

The West Virginia Mesothelioma Victims Center is urging person or Navy Veteran in West Virginia with mesothelioma to call them anytime for on the spot access to some of the nation's top lawyers who get best compensation results for their clients.

Ms. Kaplan channels her love of nature into her contract work with Landscape Design & Plant Care

Ms. Grossetete has been endorsed by Marquis Who's Who as a leader in the field of gerontology administration

The development brings a new option for residents with Alzheimer's, dementia and other types of memory challenges to the Gainesville area.

Dr. Hess has been endorsed by Marquis Who's Who as a leader in the field of clinical psychology

Mrs. Munson has been endorsed by Marquis Who's Who as a leader in the interior design industry

Barbara Taber, Ed.D. has led a career of honor, ethics and excellence with an enviable track record of accomplishments. She has served as an influence to countless students and colleagues. Keep an eye on www.DrBarbaraTaberSpeaks.com throughout 2019.

Ms. Isaacs-Bright has been endorsed by Marquis Who's Who as a leader in the field of library science

As teen driver fatalities increase, legislators in West Virginia have proposed drug testing laws for new teen drivers.