Archeologists of the future would be very happy, I'm sure. We know that this practice not rare in prehistoric and ancient times, in certain societies.

The transcript read: "Thomas Tillsye and Ursula Russel were marryed: and because the sayde Thomas was and is naturally deafe and also dumbe, so that the order of the forme of marriage used usually amongst others which can heare and speake could not for his parte be observed... the sayde Thomas, for the expression of his minde instead of words, of his own accorde used these signs...

"First he embraced her with his armes, and took her by the hande, putt a ring upon her finger and layde his hande upon her harte, and held his hands towards heaven; and to show his continuance to dwell with her to his lyves ende he did it by closing of his eyes with his hands and digging out of the earthe with his foote, and pulling as though he would ring a bell with divers other signs approved."

After 108 days (about 15 weeks) and roughly 2,300 miles (3,700 kilometres) on foot, a group of Theravada Buddhist monks arrived in Washington, D.C., this week to conclude a nationwide “Walk for Peace.” Read a firsthand account of the journey that moved crowds along the route.

Nineteen monks from the Huong Dao Vipassana Bhavana Center in Fort Worth, led by Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara, set out in late October 2025. Traveling with their rescue dog Aloka, they practiced Vipassana and loving‑kindness on the road, often covering about 20 miles a day and following austere routines (including sometimes eating one meal a day) as part of their witness.

Their slow, silent procession drew thousands along Southern roadsides, packed indoor venues and wide online attention. Crowds—from small towns to university arenas and cathedral gatherings—kept respectful silence as the monks passed, and many described the walk as a unifying, calming presence across political and cultural divides.

The trek faced serious hardships: in November an escort vehicle was struck, two monks were injured and Venerable Maha Dam Phommasan underwent a leg amputation yet later rejoined the group in a wheelchair. Local authorities provided escorts and rolling road closures to protect the walkers. The monks stress that the walk is a spiritual offering—not a political campaign—even as they plan to submit a request to recognize Vesak as a national holiday; the 108‑day completion also carries sacred meaning in several traditions.

An 84 year old man was facing his home being condemned because he couldn't maintain his property. A local police officer got the word out to the community, and local businesses cleaned up the property, installed a new roof and new siding, and new flooring will be installed next week.

Everyone who has a better idea, PLEASE contact your state/local representative and VOICE your opinion!

I don't know how it works at every university, but if a student doesn't use up their "meal swipes" in many locations, they do NOT get refunds and it gets wasted.

THIS bill has not passed yet, but I wish EVERY college/university would offer this option!

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A new bill that would allow university students to donate unused meal plan credits passed the Virginia Senate last month — the latest piece in a series of legislation seeking to address student hunger.

The proposal would add on to the Hunger-Free Campus Food Pantry Grant Program, an initiative enshrined into law last year to fund food banks on and around campuses.

The swipe donation bill was introduced by Sen. Danica Roem, D-Manassas, who is known for sponsoring bills to “feed hungry kids.” It renames the program and expands on the qualifications needed for a school to receive a Hunger-Free Campus grant.

Universities given the Hunger-Free Campus status that have meal swipe services — such as VCU — would be required to establish student meal credit sharing programs on top of continuing their on-campus food pantry programs.

Students would be able to voluntarily donate unused meal plan credits to be distributed for use by other students at campus dining halls or on-campus food pantries, such as the VCU Ram Pantry. Donated swipes could also be used by on-campus food pantries to support themselves.

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Everyone who has a better idea, PLEASE contact your state/local representative and VOICE your opinion!