St. Clair's legacy has been lost to history Nov 22, 2009
The British, heavily in debt from the French and Indian War, withdrew their garrison and, in the confusion, a Virginian named John Connolly seized Fort Pitt and rechristened it Fort Dunmore, in honor of the Virginia governor who had given blessing to the seizure ... "He came over and marched into Fort Pitt without arms, said 'I am the King's Magistrate' and arrested Connolly and took him to Hannastown. This ended Fort Pitt's occupation by Virginians," Mr. Klos said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Byrd longest-serving congressman Nov 18, 2009
West Virginian says joining Ku Klux Klan in 1940s was his "most egregious mistake". When he arrived in D.C. in 1953, gasoline costs 20 cents a gallon, a stamp was 3 cents. (CNN)
Fort Hood shootings: US Muslims feel new heat Nov 18, 2009
Nidal Malik Hasan, a Virginian of Palestinian ancestry, as the shooter at Fort Hood, Texas, on Nov. 5, US Muslim groups quickly condemned the attack. Religious and community leaders were eager to assure the nation that Muslims were appalled by the day's violence. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
W.Va. man wants relief from flocks of birds Nov 10, 2009
Information from: Times West Virginian, http://www. timeswv. (Fresno Bee)
McDonnell: I'll focus on economic issues Nov 9, 2009
With Republicans still glowing from McDonnell's commanding victory, the conservative Virginian disavowed any aspirations for higher office. He pledged to serve a full term as governor, meaning he could not run on a GOP ticket as Vice President in 2012. (TheHill.com)
LOCAL MAN TRAINED FORT'S COPS Nov 7, 2009
Nidal Malik Hasan, a native Virginian who had worked as a doctor at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington. The rampage killed 12 soldiers and a civilian and wounded 30 others. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
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That is to strengthen our free enterprise system, to create more jobs and opportunity so that every Virginian can use their God given talent to pursue the American dream and liberty in this great Commonwealth. He vowed to honor the words of Thomas Jefferson to keep taxes, regulation, litigation and spending to a minimum. (Human Events Online)
McDonnell Wins in Va.; Close Race in N.J. Nov 4, 2009
"African Americans broke overwhelmingly for Deeds, but though they make up 20 percent of Virginians and voted proportional to their population in 2008, they made up just 15 percent of the voting population today in Virginia. Voters under 30 made up only 10 percent of the voters in Virginia - half the percentage that turned out in 2008 - and nearly half of those who did show up to the polls voted for McDonnell." () ... As a Virginian Moveon, Korn Holer I'll never accept McDonnell as our Governor.... (CBS News -- Politics)
Why McDonnell Won in Virginia Nov 4, 2009
That is to strengthen our the free enterprise system, to create more jobs and opportunity so that every Virginian can use their God given talent to pursue the American dream and liberty in this great Commonwealth. He also vowed to honor the words of Thomas Jefferson to keep taxes, regulation, litigation and spending to a minimum, and pledged to honor the words of George Washington to honor the eternal rule of order and right by protecting life, and liberty, and property and the pursuit of... (Human Events Online)
Virginia Governor-Elect Bob McDonnell Nov 4, 2009
McDonnell, who campaigned on a platform of job creation and low taxes, may have even greater things ahead: The Virginian-Pilot newspaper has gone as far as to put him on a short list of vice presidential candidates for 2012 ... "My promise to you as governor is to strengthen the free-enterprise system, to create more jobs and opportunity so that every Virginian can use their God-given talents to pursue the American dream and liberty here in this great commonwealth." At a rally shortly after... (Time.com)
CDC: 76 kids dead of swine flu Oct 10, 2009
The vaccine was mandatory for the hospital staff, and coincided with a news conference about Virginia's preparedness for H1N1 vaccinations by State Health Commissioner Karen Remley M.D. (AP Photo/The Virginian Pilot, Amanda Lucier) Mieshay Smith holds her son Lawrence Marshall, 4, of Laurel, Md. as he receives the H1N1 vaccine from an unidentified health care worker at Dodge Park Elementary School in Landover, Md. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
People on the Move Sep 15, 2009
Prior to that, she covered the Pentagon, City Hall and courts for the Virginian Pilot in Norfolk. She has worked as a statehouse and education reporter for The Fairfax Journal in northern Virginia. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Grayson-Dacula game headlines Prospects on Parade Sep 12, 2009
at Camden County: ESPN is bringing its considerable crew to Kingsland for this clash of regional high school powers, which can be shown on ESPNU. Hoover features QB Ryan Carter, WR Maudrecus Humphrey (the son of former Alabama great Bobby Humphrey) and LB John Probst, a West Virginian commitment and the nephew of former Hoover head coach Russ Propst (now at Colquitt County). Camden is led by quarterback Joel Ruiz. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Liberty and Gunpowder Aug 29, 2009
In 1715, a public weapons magazine was built in the center of the Colonial Virginian capital of Williamsburg ... They were soon joined by Virginians from around the colony. (Townhall.com)
Sen. Ted Kennedy Dies After Battle With Brain... Aug 27, 2009
But the West Virginian eventually was won over by Kennedy's dedication to the Senate. On the day news broke of Kennedy's cancer diagnosis, an anguished Byrd sobbed on the Senate floor, "Ted, Ted, my dear friend, I love you and I miss you.". (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Political royalty loses cancer battle Aug 26, 2009
He did not like me," said in a speech just before Kennedy turned 75. Though the two initially battled over legislation and leadership posts. Byrd ousted Kennedy as Democratic whip in 1971. But the West Virginian eventually was won over by Kennedy's dedication to the Senate. On the day news broke of Kennedy's cancer diagnosis, an anguished Byrd sobbed on the Senate floor, "Ted, Ted, my dear friend, I love you and I miss you. " The unlikely bond that developed between the two underscored one of... (USA Today)
Veddy Unfortunate Aug 19, 2009
Broadbent, the legendary former head of Christie's wine department, alleges that Wallace defamed him in his gripping whodunit about the so-called Thomas Jefferson bottlesa trove of wines initially said to have belonged to the oenophilic Virginian but now almost universally believed to have been fakes. Three of the bottles, all Bordeaux, were auctioned off by Broadbent in the 1980s, and of the many wine luminaries caught up in this saga, his reputation has suffered the most damage. (Slate)
polls show Democrats base receding in Virginia Jul 31, 2009
OBAMA WON VIRGINIAN WITH 53% OF THE VOTES. Posted By: check your fact | July 30, 2009 at 04:49 PM. (Harper's Magazine)
Former Va. Gov. Wilder Praises GOP's McDonnell Jul 31, 2009
Former Democratic Gov. L. Douglas Wilder said Wednesday that his party's gubernatorial nominee, R. Creigh Deeds, is at risk of becoming the "me, too" candidate, and complimented GOP opponent Robert F. McDonnell on his efforts to reach out to Virginians who don't traditionally vote Republican ... "Virginians look for leadership. Who is going to be there on what issue," Mr. Wilder added ... " A belated endorsement is not unheard of from Mr. Wilder, in fact it is usually the norm. He said he likes... (Newsmax)
Officer Says He Won't Apologize Jul 24, 2009
I'm Caucasian (that's the area where we chain our Promotheans) and a Virginian, as in we're so racist we even hate white people. So the professor was coming back from China and forgot his key. (Slate)
DiBernardo & Associates Announces Media and Entertainment Divisions With Focus on New Media and Quality Entertainment, Acquires Publishing Company, Appoints Executives Jul 10, 2009
Mr. DiBernardo is originally from the Virginian suburbs of Washington DC and currently actively operates business ventures in both the New York metropolitan area and Los Angeles. He is a serial entrepreneur who has been involved in ventures ranging from high-definition video delivered via broadband to bespoke fragrance design. (PR Newswire)
Climate Change on Plate for Obama at G8 Jul 9, 2009
" lol You are funny dude. by mccain08nc July 8, 2009 7:45 AM PDT You have to stop with all those fancy answers to their nonsense you are confusing the intellectuals who call themselves Liberal Democrats. by pubsnomore July 8, 2009 7:45 AM PDT This has to one of the most idiotic, cry-baby posts I've read in a long time. by ubrew12 July 8, 2009 7:54 AM PDT "Humankind have the ability to address problems AS THEY OCCUR"Not true. I'm amazed at how people will deny that humankind can push the climate... (CBS News -- Early Show)
TV ad war begins over health overhaul Jul 7, 2009
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Whaling goes on as feud cripples commission Jun 27, 2009
At least the outgoing commission chairman, the jovial Virginian Bill Hogarth, got what he wanted when he opened proceedings. "Let's be nice, and not vote," he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Now for the reckoning on whale hunts Jun 22, 2009
Bill Hogarth is a genial Virginian fisheries scientist with an eye as sharp as a rifle sight. Australians know little about him, but shuttle diplomacy by the American chairman of the International Whaling Commission did much to save humpback whales from Japanese harpoons in late 2007. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Johnson at the height of his profession Jun 4, 2009
" However, you could count on one hand the times Johnson has smiled on the mound in two-plus decades, as he did when he recorded the final out of his 2004 perfect game in Atlanta. In a rare glimpse of playfulness, during the 1993 All-Star Game in Baltimore, he purposely fired a high fastball to the backstop past John Kruk, a portly, tobacco-spewing West Virginian who played for Philadelphia and spent the rest of the at-bat comically (and he said genuinely) afraid for his life. But even Johnson... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Low Turnout Could Plague Virginia Governor's Primary May 26, 2009
But neither Northern Virginian captured the sought after endorsement of the Washington Post. It went instead to the man polls suggest is running dead last, state Sen. (W-USA News, DC)
The Man Behind the Whip May 22, 2009
That would be fellow Virginian Mark Warner. "My commitment is still, try and work across the aisle, try and see where we can find points of agreement so that we can get the economy back on track," says Cantor. (WTVR.com, VA)
Virginia is for Wine Lovers May 18, 2009
Thomas Jefferson, the third US President, but to Virginian s the first father of wines in the US, pushed vine growth at his beloved Monticello home in central Virginia. Mr. Jefferson never saw vineyard success in his lifetime, but today the Monticello wine region of Virginia accounts for 21 wineries of the 140 vineyards on the Virginia Wine Trail. (Suite101.com)
Don’t ask, don’t tell, but change is coming May 10, 2009
Nor was that the only time Mr. Rockefeller, who chaired the Committee from 2007 to 2009, heard from the CIA. The West Virginian was briefed at least 12 times more about interrogation techniques, legal authorities and other aspects of the program. The last, in June 2008, was offered to 10 members of the Senate Intelligence Committee and covered discussion of EITs and the OLC [Office of Legal Counsel] opinions. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
'Everyone should havea chief of staff and a set of personal assistants'... May 9, 2009
Work-Life Balance a Challenge, Says Michelle Obama, But Having White House Staff Helps. First lady Michelle Obama greets Jeanette Rivera Boria, project leader of Ethicon, a Johnson on company, and David Lissy, CEO of the Bright Horizon Family Solution, at a meeting with representatives from Corporate Voices for Working Families in Washington. (The Drudge Report)
Washington & Lee Student is 3rd Virginian with Swine Flu May 3, 2009
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Species protections debated amid water shortage Apr 16, 2009
He is a former chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, and remains an influential West Coast voice on the panel that's now chaired by a West Virginian, Democratic Rep. Nick Rahall. (Fresno Bee)
Loveday: Baltimore Nike All-Combine team Apr 3, 2009
5" VJ, 92.91 SPARQ Breakdown: Talented Virginian will be one to watch at Penn State Nike Camp in May. LB: Conner Crowell, 6-0 , 215, North Point (Md.) Results: 4.55 40, 4.01 shuttle, 38'6" PB, 32. 7" VJ, 121.02 SPARQ Breakdown: Totaled 74 tackles and five sacks as a sophomore and posted the combine's top SPARQ rating. LB: Zach Zwinak, 6-1, 221, Linganore (Md.) Results: 4.85 40, 4.60 shuttle, 39' PB, 30.8" VJ, 87. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Memo to Geithner: Learn from Hamilton Mar 27, 2009
Jefferson's good friend and fellow Virginian James Madison was leading the opposition to Hamilton's plan. Jefferson proposed a private dinner where the three might discuss the issue. (Boston Globe)
Hamlin ready to share spotlight with JGR teammate Mar 25, 2009
He spoke often during the offseason about his desire to become a champion, a goal that would require much more maturity from the 28-year-old Virginian. His awakening coincided with two-time champion Tony Stewart s departure from JGR, leaving the organization in need of a team leader. (Longview Daily News, WA)
UPDATE: U.S. Jet Shoots Down Iranian Drone Over Iraq... Mar 14, 2009
Posted by: Virginian ... Posted by: Virginian. (The Drudge Report)
"One Dollar for Every West Virginian" Mar 3, 2009
Don Blankenship, the CEO of Massey Coal, donated $3 million to support Brent Benjamin's bid for election to the high court ("one dollar for every West Virginian," Blankenship boastedand it's more like $1. 66). (Slate)
REID-PELOSI STIMULUS SMACKDOWN: 'SHE WENT THROUGH THE ROOF'... Feb 12, 2009
Glenn Thrush's Blog: Did Reid roll Pelosi. " Whatever the real story, Pelosi s members were more than a little bewildered and headed into Wednesday s night s negotiation singing their Kumbayas through gritted teeth. [Senate Democrats] don t know everything that s in the bill, said a laughing Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.), chairman of the Ways and Committee. So I m afraid to go to that damned conference. Even Senate Democrats seemed a little flummoxed. Ben Nelson (D-Neb.), briefing reporters after the... (The Drudge Report)
