Wounded soldier skies with Maine governor in fundraiser
Army Sargent Travis Mills, a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne, jumped from a plane with Maine Governor Paul LePage and Ann LePage to raise money for a veterans center and museum. Mills, who lost all limbs after an April 10 2012 IED blast in Afghanistan, continues advocacy and rehabilitation, inspiring veterans through travel, camps, and a documentary.
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Rising Star 23 Convention Set for Oct 24 25
BLUEFIELD The region's premier Star Trek convention Rising Star 23 brings together authors artists investigators and more for a two day event at the Harris Jefferson Student Center Bluefield State College campus Paul Dellinger will debut his new short story collection Mr Lazarus & Other Stories Chris DeHart the Black Diamond Paranormal Society Ashley Holohan Plectrum and Furry artist contributions join fans for readings crafts and panels Visit rising star org for details Athens Concord Town Social slated today 2 5 pm on Concord University lawn Allen Smith Trio Margo and the Bluegirls will entertain volunteers will be recognized
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Hydrogen fuel cells vs battery EVs in transport debate
EarthTalk compares fuel cell vehicles to battery electric cars noting 18-20 percent efficiency for hydrogen cells versus 77-80 percent for EVs, and warns of high infrastructure costs and faster wear. It cites INFORM's stance that hydrogen could enable sustainable transport but urges policy support and notes rising EV/powertrain sales while no new fuel cell vehicles are on sale in the U.S.
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Five Virginia teachers named state finalists for national science math award
Five Virginia educators were selected as state finalists for the 2014 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Names include Barbara-Ann Adcock Pocahontas Elementary Powhatan Susan Eckenrode John Wayland Elementary Rockingham Eric Imbrescia Peak View Elementary Rockingham Margret Journell Eastern Elementary and Middle Giles Ryan McKinney Langley School McLean. President Obama will announce national winners in 2014 with a presidential certificate and trip to Washington DC.
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