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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN

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The less money that is needed to spend on gas and other work-related travel, the more money that can be spent on everything else. “In billion investment by Dominion Virginia Power, which constructed a cutting-edge technology power plant. Source: Brunswick County, Virginia IDA). Dominion Power Plant groundbreaking.

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Building courage, confidence and character: Susan Bowman and the Girl Scouts

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I wouldn’t have had the same experiences, like traveling, if I wasn’t involved in the Girl Scout movement.”. Traveling was a big part of Susan’s participation as a Girl Scout. “Girl Scouts has provided me with so many opportunities, both as a child and as an adult,” Susan said. “I

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Massachusetts Holds On To Top Energy Efficiency Ranking

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As more states struggle with extreme weather events, the 2017 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard gives state-level policymakers a road map for building stronger and more-resilient communities. Idaho, Florida, and Virginia are the three most-improved states in the newly released report. “I and Kentucky.

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One Year Later

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“And as long as our fellow Americans continue to travel the long and sometimes difficult road to recovery, their country will stay with them every step of the way.” Southeast Utilities Vermont Virginia West Virginia anniversary new york Superstorm Sandy' “We take care of our own. Great Lakes U.S. -

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The Drone Age

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The two remaining sites were in the middle of heavily traveled air corridors in the East: New York’s Mohawk Valley and Virginia Tech (in a joint effort with Rutgers University in New Jersey). ” Gryphon Sensors is calling its project U-SAFE. The sky is literally the limit. Apple pickers, get ready to duck.

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Home Stretch

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The expanded Canal will permit super-sized Post-Panamax container vessels to travel directly to the East and Gulf Coasts of the U.S. The big ports of Virginia, Baltimore and Miami already are at that depth. The same journey takes 22 days sailing though the Panama Canal to East Coast ports, including road and rail transport.

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Leading the Home Building Industry: Pro Builder's 2021 Forty Under 40

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Luke Kinser , 35, Managing Member, Owner, Virginia Builders, Chesapeake, Va. Kerri Woodward , 38, Director of Sales and Marketing, Chesapeake Homes, Virginia Beach, Va. . Off the Clock • Rooting for Virginia Tech football and basketball. Off the Clock • Spending time with family • Golf • Cooking • Travel .