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VA Tech Researchers Find Potential Method to Control Mosquito Populations
Virginia Tech researchers have found a new way to identify genetic targets useful for control of mosquito populations, potentially offering an alternative to insecticides. Their study, published in Communications Biology, focused on the genetic basis of species incompatibility. They crossed Ae. aegypti, a major global arboviral disease vector, and its sibling species, Ae. mascarensis, from the Indian […]
Attorney General Miyares Files Amicus Brief to Protect Women’s / Girls’ Sports
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has filed an amicus brief in support of the Hanover County School Board’s policy that reaffirmed that, for sports separated by sex, student participation would generally be determined by sex rather than gender identity. The School Board is opposing a legal challenge that would require it to allow a biological […]
RANDY HUFF: Discussing The Very Difficult Topic
“The object of the open mind, as that of the open mouth, is to shut it again on something solid.” (GKC) I have been on a long journey to attempt even-handedness in all discussion, political or otherwise. This is hard because I am more opinionated than average (I think). And I easily forget, for example, […]
David Bowers: Roanoke Needs A Sports Entertainment and Tourism Authority
I was delighted to read in The Roanoke Times yesterday that Pulaski County is undertaking the creation of a “SET”, Sports Entertainment and Tourism Authority. Roanoke should immediately follow Pulaski’s lead and organize a Roanoke SET in cooperation with and under the auspices of Virginia’s Blue Ridge tourism agency. I’ve spoken with Landon Howard at […]
Fact vs. Fiction: Uncovering The Real MI5
MI5 is a renowned British intelligence agency that has become synonymous with mystery and espionage. Often portrayed in books, movies, and TV shows as a shadowy entity operating in the shadows to protect the realm, MI5 sparks curiosity and fascination in many. Beyond the cloak-and-dagger tales lies an impressive reality waiting to be uncovered. This […]
Touch-a-Truck Returns To Green Hill Park August 10
The 13th Annual Touch-A-Truck event returns to Green Hill Park on Saturday, August 10th from 10 AM to 3 PM. This beloved family-friendly event offers a unique opportunity for kids and adults alike to explore, interact, and learn about dozens of fascinating vehicles. Step inside, climb aboard, and engage with the operators who keep our […]
J.D. Vance Fires Up The Faithful at Radford Rally
On the evening of July 22, vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance spoke to an enthusiastic, packed-out crowd at Radford University. Just a week earlier, on July 15, former President Trump placed Vance on the national stage by tapping him to be his running mate. Vance has garnered attention earlier for his remarkable rags-to-riches life story […]
Electric and Gas Water Heaters: An Overview
Choosing the right water heater for your home in San Jose involves considering several factors, including energy efficiency, cost, and the specific hot water needs of your household. Both electric and gas water heaters have their own sets of advantages and disadvantages, making the selection and installation https://plumbing-united.com/water-heater/water-heater-installation-service/ of these appliances crucial decisions. This guide will help you […]
Virginia Home Sales Activity Slightly Outpacing Last Year
Sales activity increases year-over-year despite higher prices and mortgage rates According to the June 2024 Virginia Home Sales Report released by Virginia REALTORS®, there were 10,018 homes sold across the commonwealth last month. This is 974 fewer sales than June of last year. Despite this month-over-month decline, overall sales activity across Virginia this year is slightly […]
Spotted Lanternflies Now Entering Adult Phase / Headed Into Invasive Peak
As you head out on summer adventures this month, make sure that an unwanted guest isn’t traveling with you. The adult spotted lanternfly begins to appear in mid-July. During this destructive phase, it grows its namesake spotted wings, enabling it to conquer new geographic distances of up to 5 miles on its own. With the assistance […]
ROBERT L. MARONIC: Et Tu Kamala?
Joe Biden, the worst U.S. president undoubtedly since James Buchanan, finally withdrew as the presumptive Democrat presidential nominee on July 21. The severely unsavvy social-media president strangely posted his resignation on X, formerly Twitter and then -unbelievably – endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, who has even worse poll numbers against Trump. Although Harris was the […]
Virginia Tech Counterintelligence Work Earns Top Defense Department Award
For the second time in five years, Virginia Tech has been recognized by a federal agency for its prominent role in the nation’s counterintelligence efforts. In June, the university was among five out of more than 10,000 eligible organizations in the United States to receive the 2023 Jack Donnelly Award for Excellence in Counterintelligence. Given […]
Poor Flowering and Fruiting in The Vegetable Garden
Another summer of above-normal summer temperatures in much of the country may be taking its toll on your vegetable gardens. Temperature extremes can interfere with flowering and fruit set, resulting in poor flowering, blossom drop, and a lack of or misshapen fruit on tomatoes, peppers, squash, and more. The impact of temperature on plants depends […]
Historic African American School Reopens Doors to Serve Children Once Again
Fifty-eight years ago, Calfee Training School closed its doors as a Jim Crow-era institution for African American children in Pulaski, Virginia. This September, it will reopen as a community and cultural center serving all Pulaski County residents, regardless of race or income level. Its first priority will be to address the county’s status as a […]
Innovative Modeling Aims to Curb Teen Drunk Driving Fatalities
Drunken driving claims 37 lives daily in the U.S. with teen and young adult drivers disproportionately involved. Niyousha Hosseinichimeh in the VA Tech College of Engineering has partnered with researchers across the U.S. to create a simulation model — the first of its kind in adolescent drunken driving prevention — that examines how numerous public health interventions […]
Too Many Non-Citizens are Registered to Vote in Virginia
Your vote and the votes of thousands of other legitimate voters could be cancelled out by non-U.S. citizen voters. The Department of Elections must remove non-U.S. citizen registered voters from the voter list before the November election. No valid proof of U.S. citizenship is required before a person is allowed to register to vote in […]
SERWAN ZANGANA: Now That The Truth on Biden is Out, What Illusion is Next For Americans?
The Democratic Party’s failure is undeniable even by its own members. For once, Rep Illhan Omar, D, Minn, was right about the Democratic Party’s leadership as she called it a “lack of leadership.’ It is a divided and a broken Party which has undermined both the nation and American values. Obviously, President Joe Biden’s drop […]
Youngkin Announces Continued Job Growth With 15,000 New Jobs Added in June
Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced that according to BLS’ Current Employment Statistics Survey (“CES” or “establishment survey”), Virginia reported non-farm payroll employment gains of 15,000 in the month of June, totaling 258,000 more jobs since January 2022. According to BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (“LAUS”, or “the household survey”), Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained […]
The Most Popular SUVs Around The World
The hot topic – and big movers – in automotive in recent years is the Sports Utility Vehicle – the SUV. In some countries, SUVs are taking up to half the market share in passenger vehicles due to their durability, power for their size, and creature comforts found within. Looking at the SUV landscape, each […]
Virginia Supremes Limit Sovereign Immunity in Portsmouth Case
H. Cliff Page, an artist, sculptor, Vietnam vet, merchant mariner, civic activist and former candidate for Mayor of Portsmouth, won a victory for individual property rights when the Virginia Supreme Court ruled unanimously in his favor July 3 in a dispute with the Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority (PRHA). “This is a precedent-setting case of […]
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