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Barometric Pressure
Many people have claimed to be able to "predict" approaching rainstorms by observing pains in various parts of their bodies, particularly in the joints and bones. It has been suggested that variations in barometric pressure may be the cause of this...
Tags: Headaches, Migraine, Science and Technology, Arthritis, Allergies
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Peeping Tom in Montgomery County convicted of rape and sodomy
A Montgomery County jury found Christopher Matthew Walrond, 34, guilty of rape and sodomy in a rape case in Christiansburg that happened in March 2011. The jury recommended a sentence of 16 years, 8 years on each charge. Earlier this month, Walrond...
Tags: Blacksburg, Sex Crimes, Science and Technology, Health, DNA
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Museum In Roanoke County Gives Moms A Treat
ReporterOne local museum honored mom in a special way today. The Science Museum of Western Virginia waived the cost of admission for moms. Leah Lessard appreciated the Mother's Day gift. “I work hard. I work a full-time job. I'm a single mom, so it's...Tags: Mother's Day, Science and Technology, Arts and Culture, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Roanoke County
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High-paying web company moving to Danville
A new high-paying employer is moving to Danville. Web Parts will move its computer programming and data center to the city from Guatamala. The operation will start with just ten positions, but the company expects to grow to more than 250 in a few years....
Tags: Investments, Companies and Corporations, Science and Technology, Employment Opportunities, Software Industry
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You can take a 3-D tour of Radford University
WDBJ7 ReporterWhat do you think about walking through the Radford University campus, without ever having to step out of your home? A group of students from RU's 'geospatial science lab' has created a 3D Virtual campus tour, that allows users to see most of the campus...Tags: Science and Technology, Technology, NASA, Engineering, Colleges and Universities
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VT Carilion Medical Students train on Portable Ultrasound
WDBJ-TV Anchor/ReporterIt seems everything is portable these days, even ultrasound machines. Virginia Tech Carilion Medical School students are getting hands on experience using a portable ultrasound machine. It's the size of a laptop computer and has a handle built into...Tags: Physiology, Science and Technology, Health, Virginia Tech, Health and Medical Professionals
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Kimberly McBroom's Blog
Tuesday, May 1I enjoyed a trip down memory lane last night, when I had the pleasure of serving as emcee for William Byrd High School's Open House. I am a 1989 graduate of Byrd, and loved seeing the many improvements made to the school. As part of a...Tags: Kim Zimmer, American Red Cross, here! (tv network), Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Health
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New testing results for football helmets released by Virginia Tech
Not all football helmets are created equal. Virginia Tech released results of its 2012 ratings for adult footbal helmets on Tuesday. A total of three helmets received the five star rating for the ability to reduce the risk of concussion. They are the...
Tags: Speed (tv network), Health, Science and Technology, Biotechnology Industry, National Institutes of Health
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Roanoke Valley Sister Cities event coming up in May
Did you know Roanoke has seven sister cities? On May 7, Roanoke Valley Sister Cities is hosting an International Evening in the Garden at Charles L. Downs Natural Science Center (Virginia Western Arboretum). The event runs from 5:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m....
Tags: Science and Technology, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia)
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A Roanoke college is "joining forces" to help injured vets & their families
reporterThe students at Jefferson College of Health Sciences are put through the paces everyday. But starting in the fall, these nursing students will take on the military. "It's felt that nursing school circurricula don't focus heavily on a vets as a specific...Tags: Science and Technology, Health, Nursing, Medical Specialization, Colleges and Universities
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Golden Apple award given out in Roanoke
A Glen Cove Elementary teacher is driving a new car and he has an extra three-thousand dollars in his pocket. Those are the prizes Chip Donahue won for the 2012 Golden Apple Award. It's the highest education honor presented by the Roanoke County...
Tags: Schools, Teachers, Science and Technology, Hyundai, Elementary Schools
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Virginia Western, Jefferson College of Health Sciences joining forces
Two Roanoke colleges are joining forces. Virginia Western Community College and Jefferson College of Health Sciences signed an articulation agreement. It will allow Virginia Western graduates with associate degrees to enter the Jefferson College of...
Tags: Science and Technology, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Colleges and Universities, Education
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