“West Virginia’s southern Monongahela National Forest has been a landscape treasured by local people for centuries. This section of the Allegheny Mountains possesses some of the most iconic natural features and best outdoor recreation in the eastern United States. Now, as the Mountain State prepares to celebrate its 150th year of existence, a special portion of this incredible landscape has the chance to be forever preserved as the Birthplace of Rivers National Monument. West Virginians are coming together in a collaborative effort to define a vision for this special designation, which honors our history, our landscape and a rich mountain culture. Preserving the area for they enjoyment of future generations ensures West Virginians and our visitors will always be able to experience the many uses people have enjoyed on these lands throughout history.”

GMac Realty – GMac Realty – Loudoun County seniors get a taste of the real world with Reality Store

Emma Powers (left) and Carter Brown discuss their finances as they wait in the communications line at the Reality Store. The Reality Store is an interactive program that enables high school students to explore balancing a personal budget. —Times-Mirror Staff Photo/Alanna Dvorak

GMac Realty – GMac Realty – Loudoun County seniors get a taste of the real world with Reality Store .

April 24, 2013April 29, 2013

Appeals court backs EPA’s veto of Spruce Mine – News – The Charleston Gazette – West Virginia News and Sports –

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Appeals court backs EPA’s veto of Spruce Mine – News – The Charleston Gazette – West Virginia News and Sports –

” the appeals court said the Clean Water Act contains “unambiguous language” that “manifests the Congress’s intent to confer on EPA a broad veto power extending beyond the permit issuance.” Funny thing is that all three appeals court judges were George Bush appointees!!!!!

April 23, 2013

A Reality Check for Yoga Fatcat Bikram

The Bikram lawsuits and why it matters to you (if you teach yoga)

April 18, 2013

Several recent lawsuits initiated by Bikram Choudhury and his organization have sought legal recourse against studios and teachers over claims of intellectual property infringement. While these cases may not immediately appear to be relevant to those outside of the Bikram community, there have been several rulings that have implications for the broader yoga community, and how one runs a yoga business.(click for entire article on Yoga Alliance website)

April 16, 2013

Choose Clean Water :: Meet the West Virginia Rivers Coalition

Choose Clean Water :: Meet the West Virginia Rivers Coalition.

West Virginia Rivers Coalition, located in shadows of the Monongahela National Forest in Elkins, WV, is the statewide independent voice for clean water in West Virginia and a member of the choose clean water coalition.