"What people living in poverty want the presidential candidates to know" PBS NewsHour 10/20/2016IMHO: Of course these people are not being listened to. They are not rich enough t… Read More
The American Coal industry, with its billions of dollars and army of lobbyists, has a storied history of muscle and might. But in this Northwest corner of Washington, people like Christopher… Read More
As a horror author I am always looking for a new setting for my next story. The area is almost as important as the story itself and can influence the direction the story will take. Most of t… Read More
President Trump late last week instructed the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, to Cease all Work on Studying of Public Health Effects of Mountaintop Removal coal Mi… Read More
Legislative Updates
Alabama: Sen. Rusty Glover (R-Semmes) is proposing Amending the State’s Constitution so that if a Vacancy for Public Office occurs in the Last Two Years of Term, t… Read More
Editor’s Note: Clean energy and technology are going to displace people from their careers. Still, there are endless opportunities for all of us to have a meaningful role in transition… Read More
While the focus of many Americans seems to still be on last year’s Election and on the Election that is still more than year away, Elections Officials across the Country are gearing up… Read More
The Trump Administration plans to Crack Down on International Students and Visitors who Overstay their Visas, stoking fears in the Higher Education Community that President Trump’s agg… Read More
“Mississippi Blues” is a previously unreleased Eric Clapton acoustic jam with Tim Duffy from the upcoming Music Maker Relief Foundation 25thanniversary compilation CD, Blues Mus… Read More
Americans are consuming less Coal in 2018 than at any time since Jimmy Carter’s Presidency, a Federal Report said Tuesday, as Cheap Natural Gas and other Rival sources of Energy frustr… Read More
"Coal miners have been inhaling deadly silica dust for decades. Now they’re dying" PBS NewsHour 1/22/2019ExcerptSUMMARY: For decades, coal miners have been inhaling silica… Read More
MAY 2019
2nd - Dead Ringers The Warehouse Amityville, NY
This Dead meets Bluegrass combo, that features the following multi-talented players: Jimmy Flemin… Read More
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The Shenandoah national park is one of the places on the Blue Ridge Mountains that has been known to attract very many people, especially when they are in Virginia. Enjoying the… Read More
Known to many as ‘America’s favorite drive’, the Blue Ridge Parkway meanders majestically through 469 miles of some of the country’s most arresting natural beauty. Tr… Read More
Opening Charlotte, North Carolina, Campaign Office
Michael Bloomberg is relying on Powerful City Leaders as Allies in his 2020 Presidential Campaign. Several have received Grants, Training… Read More
More than Two Dozen Current and Former Mayors across the Country announced their Support for Bloomberg.
The Former Mayor of Flint, Mich., who took over the City during a Water Contamination… Read More
Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative, in 2019, announces Third Class of Mayors to Go Back to School.
This Yearlong Program provides 41 Mayors from around the Globe with World-Class… Read More
Yesterday was one of those days.
Even though I did not get to bed until 3 AM, I was up a little after 8 AM.
Not only did I have time to write, but I was able to spend time getting… Read More
On Monday, February 24th, the Supreme Court will hear Argument in U.S. Forest Service v. Cowpasture River Preservation Association and Atlantic Coast Pipeline LLC v. Cowpasture River Preserv… Read More
For the First time in History, there are More Registered Independents in the U.S. than there are Registered Republicans.
New Data from Richard Winger's Ballot Access News, which Tracks Regi… Read More
The Supreme Court sided with Energy Companies and the Trump Administration Monday in Reinstating a Critical Permit for a Proposed Natural Gas Pipeline that would Cross Under the Appalachian… Read More
Not that I won’t still have a place in my heart for Prozac.
Before both of those, I researched SAM-E. Knowing it could have mood adjusting properties, I started taking it maybe… Read More
The Supreme Court, on Monday, paved the way for a Critical Permit for a Proposed Natural Gas Pipeline that would Cross under the Appalachian Trail, siding with Energy Companies and the Trump… Read More
Look at me, I’m unplugged and taking some self-care time.
And it is pretty darn relaxing. Just sitting on the front porch, rocking in the rocking chair. The sun, when it peaks t… Read More
The Two Energy Companies behind Plans to Build a Natural Gas Pipeline spanning from West Virginia to North Carolina announced Sunday, July 5th, that the Project was Canceled, citing Ongoing… Read More
The Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) would be Larger than the infamous Keystone XL Pipeline. Building it, from Clear Cutting to Excavation and Scouring. will Destroy roughly 4,500 Acres of Lan… Read More
Legislative Updates
Federal Legislation: The House unanimously passed bipartisan legislation intended to boost research into the security of election infrastructure. The Election Technology… Read More
Legislative Updates
Connecticut: The Legislature has approved and the governor has signed a bill that will give registrars the option to open the outer envelopes of absentee ballots as soon… Read More
Legislation to End Two Coal Subsidy Programs, Passed the Virginia Senate Wednesday, and will head to Democrate Gov. Ralph Northam’s Desk for his Signature, as the State continues to mo… Read More
The Sun Belt, more affectionately known as the “Fun Belt”, is a great conference for college football bettors. There are a lot of people that don’t dig deep enough to pay a… Read More
Asheville’s treasures are mostly found outdoors. As travelers drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway, they can imagine what it’s like to live in luxury at Biltmore. If you want even… Read More
Are you looking for the top trails in Tennessee for hiking, mountain biking, climbing, or other outdoor activities?
#1 Snoopers Rock Trail
Near Chattanooga, Tennessee, the Snoopers Roc… Read More
MarK Meadows (R-NC, 11th District), until he Resigned his Seat to become Trump’s Chief-of-Staff.
Earlier that month, he sold his Home, but also had a Condo in Virginia, near Washingt… Read More
The Best Places to Live in Canada
If you are planning to move to Canada, you should do your research beforehand. Canada is a huge country and you need to do your homework in order to choo… Read More
Pennsylvania has launched a grant-funded program to raise awareness of its Native American culture and history. The Pennsylvania Tourism Office, in collaboration with Lehigh University's Ins… Read More