I Seek the Tourism Nerd

Posted by Susan in Virginia Tourism on Oct 13th, 2010 | 0 comments

Where can tech-savvy tourism folks find others in their geek tribe? The #SoMeT (Social Media for Tourism conference) in Loudoun County, VA in November 2010. I'll be speaking at the conference about better blogging. For more info, see the conference Facebook Page: www.facebook.com You can still register for it here: sometourism.eventbrite.com

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Mariners Landing Video, Huddleston, Virginia

Posted by Susan in Virginia Tourism on Aug 15th, 2010 | 0 comments

Mariners Landing has it all: the best vacations, Smith Mountain Lake real estate, rentals, conferences, golf, fine dining and more... More info: marinerslanding.com

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Spencer Penn Centre

Posted by Susan in Recreation on Aug 6th, 2010 | 0 comments

The Spencer-Penn School served the small rural community of Spencer for seventy-seven years, not only as an educational institution, but also as the center of civic and social life. Today, in its new incarnation as the Spencer-Penn Centre, the renovated school stands as a testament to the remarkable volunteer spirit of the citizens of Spencer while serving once again as a vital community resource. Recognized by the National Register of Historic Places, it houses a library and a computer lab, hosts classes ranging from art to yoga, and provides space for banquets, conferences, receptions and concerts. The "On the Road" series is made possible, in part, with a grant from The Harvest Foundation, supporting expanded coverage of Martinsville-Henry County as a place where everyone has the opportunity to live, work, and play. For more information on Martinsville-Henry County, Virginia call 888-PACE-4-YU, go to www.VisitMartinsville.com or stop by our Visitor Center at 54 West Church Street, Martinsville.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. – Our Environmental Destiny

Posted by Susan in Virginia Wildlife on Jul 11th, 2010 | 0 comments

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.s reputation as a resolute defender of the environment stems from a litany of successful legal actions. Kennedy was named one of TIME magazines Heroes for the Planet for his success in helping Riverkeeper lead the fight to restore the Hudson River. In 2009, he was named one of Rolling Stones 100 Agents of Change. He has worked on environmental issues across the Americas, and has assisted several indigenous tribes in Latin America and Canada in successfully negotiating treaties protecting traditional homelands. Kennedy is also credited with leading the fight to protect New York City's water supply. He is the senior attorney for the Natural Resources Defense Council. One of NRDC's focuses is to encourage greener business practices. A portion of NRDC works to bring business and government together in order to establish policies that are good for the economy and the environment. In addition to his numerous leadership roles, Kennedy has published a number of books, including the New York Times bestseller Crimes Against Nature (2004); The Riverkeepers (1997); and Judge Frank M. Johnson Jr: A Biography (1977).

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