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Church fire extinguished

Sat, 20 Nov 2010 02:54:15 -0700

The fire was spotted by a passerby, who called it in to officials just before 10 a.m.
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Rutherford Institute sues over airport screenings

Sat, 20 Nov 2010 02:54:15 -0700

The Rutherford Institute has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Transportation Security Agency, claiming enhanced body search techniques at airports violate the Constitution’s Fourth Amendment.
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Sidewalk on one side of Belmont Bridge to close Thursday

Sat, 20 Nov 2010 02:54:15 -0700

The bridge is currently in the engineering design phase in anticipation of its eventual replacement.
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Charges certified in I-64 police chase

Sat, 20 Nov 2010 02:54:15 -0700

A Waynesboro man accused of leading Virginia State Police on a chase on Interstate 64 will face an Albemarle County grand jury next month.
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UVa opens longterm care hospital

Sat, 20 Nov 2010 02:54:14 -0700

The facility, located in the Northridge Medical Park on U.S. 250 west of Charlottesville, is intended to house patients who require extended stays, perhaps with the use of a ventilator.
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Big police training facility coming to Fluvanna

Sat, 20 Nov 2010 02:54:14 -0700

The facility will offer state-of-the-art training to police and corrections officials.
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Albemarle sets public meeting on new farm winery rules

Sat, 20 Nov 2010 02:54:13 -0700

Albemarle County is hosting a public roundtable discussion next month about new regulations for farm wineries.
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Ex-mayor's assault hearing postponed

Sat, 20 Nov 2010 02:54:13 -0700

Frank Buck, a long-time Charlottesville attorney and former city mayor, faces misdemeanor assault charges stemming from a courtroom confrontation with a client.
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East Rio to open back up Monday

Sat, 20 Nov 2010 02:54:13 -0700

The traffic switch will begin after 7 p.m. Monday and the new traffic pattern on East Rio will be in place by Tuesday morning.
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Man pleads guilty to robbing fellow partygoers

Sat, 20 Nov 2010 02:54:13 -0700

A Bremo Bluff man who robbed his fellow partygoers will face at least three years in prison.
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Janitor charged with inappropriate contact is granted bond

Sat, 20 Nov 2010 02:54:13 -0700

A janitor for the Greene County Technical Education Center who is facing accusations that he had inappropriate contact with a juvenile was granted bond Wednesday morning in Greene General District Court.
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Local attorneys teach kids about the law

Sat, 20 Nov 2010 02:54:13 -0700

The middle-schoolers asked two local lawyers about everything from why they practice to whether a lawyer can represent himself.
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Former mayor charged in incident with client

Sat, 20 Nov 2010 02:54:13 -0700

Charlottesville Commonwealth’s Attorney Dave Chapman and General District Court Judge Robert H. Downer are expected to remove themselves from the proceedings.
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Dominion CEO: More than 1 'inconvenient truth'

Sat, 20 Nov 2010 02:54:12 -0700

The CEO of one of the country’s largest electric companies said there must be a realistic conversation about the sustainability of alternative energy resources before a national energy policy can be made.
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Successful new train still faces funding questions

Sat, 20 Nov 2010 02:54:12 -0700

The newest Amtrak passenger train to stop in Charlottesville has shattered all sorts of expectations in its first year, but local rail activist Meredith Richards has warned that the train might not be running beyond 2011 if the state does not find more money for it.
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School Board might tweak controversial class schedules

Sat, 20 Nov 2010 02:54:11 -0700

Opponents of new semester classes tore into the Albemarle School Board on Tuesday, referencing studies they believe prove students struggle when they cram information into short periods of time and then have extensive gaps in instruction.
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City hopes to provide raises for workers next fiscal year

Sat, 20 Nov 2010 02:54:10 -0700

The Charlottesville government is attempting to give city employees a 2 percent raise next fiscal year, after across-the-board salary increases have been eliminated for two consecutive years.
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Gov. will meet with defense secretary over base closure

Sat, 20 Nov 2010 02:54:07 -0700

Meeting at Pentagon next week will include congressional delegation as state makes its case for the Joint Forces Command.
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Esmont man jailed for DUI crash

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 02:54:11 -0700

The wreck sent him and two others to the hospital. It also killed one victim's dog.
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Victim of fatal Crozet wreck ID'd

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 02:54:11 -0700

Police said Crozet resident Samantha R. Brackett, 22, died in the wreck, which took place after 5 p.m. Friday.
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4th embezzlement spree gets New Kent woman six years

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 02:54:11 -0700

A New Kent County woman will serve six years in prison for embezzling more than $215,000 from a Henrico medical practice.
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Ex-Arby's serving poultry, patriotism

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 02:54:11 -0700

The owner of the Forest Lakes Arby's has transformed the restaurant into "Patriot's Place" after clashing with the national chain.
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County teachers slam new scheduling in survey

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 02:54:11 -0700

The overwhelming majority of teachers do not believe students’ learning needs will be met under Albemarle County’s new high school class scheduling, according to a new survey.
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Man sentenced in stabbing near The Box

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 02:54:11 -0700

Arvizu was given a five-year sentence, with three years suspended, and must be on good behavior for 10 years after his release, with 18 months of probation
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Police come to aid of fellow officer facing foreclosure

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 02:54:11 -0700

Officer Wayne Bettinger’s Albemarle County home is scheduled to go up for auction Wednesday on the county courthouse steps after his lender, Greentree Finance, declined to renegotiate the mortgage and filed for foreclosure.
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City aims to regulate 'sweepstakes' gaming establishments

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 02:54:10 -0700

Some fear businesses offering online sweepstakes could be illegal gambling outfits.
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Entrance to Dunlora being shifted

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 02:54:10 -0700

The new entrance will be paved today and connected to Dunlora Drive, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.
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Dominion CEO to talk at Miller Center

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 02:54:10 -0700

The chairman and CEO of Dominion Resources will speak on electricity and security at the University of Virginia’s Miller Center of Public Affairs.
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Robbery suspect granted new lawyer

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 02:54:10 -0700

A Charlottesville man who once served prison time for a local homicide will get a new attorney in connection with the forced-march robbery of a University of Virginia student.
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Laura Jewell convicted in granddaughter's neglect case

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 02:54:10 -0700

LOUISA -- Laura Jewell this morning entered an Alford plea to charges of felony child neglect and malicious wounding in connection with the abuse of her 8-year-old granddaughter in Louisa County. As part of a plea, in which Jewell did not admit guilt but acknowledged authorities likely had enough evidence to ...
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County workers to get $350 bonus

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 02:54:10 -0700

The Board of Supervisors and School Board voted Thursday to spend $1.2 million to give the flat one-time bonus to all staff employees.
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Pint-sized filmmakers walk the red carpet at Paramount

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 02:54:10 -0700

Students at Stony Point Elementary made their own movies, then got to see them on the big screen.
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League to hold forum on civics education at MHS

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 02:54:10 -0700

The forum, titled The State of the Constitution: What Americans Know, will be held at noon Nov. 16 at Monticello High School.
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End of daylight saving time spells deer danger

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 02:54:10 -0700

The time change means many drivers will be sharing the roads with even more deer.
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Film fest sees record numbers

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 02:54:10 -0700

The 132 films and variety of programs attracted more than 23,750 attendees.
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Ex-Greene man sentenced on child porn charges

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 02:54:10 -0700

U.S. District Judge Norman K. Moon sentenced Gary Lee Rimmer to 66 months in prison for charges of possession of child pornography and distribution of child pornography.
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Dismissed officer's unemployment benefits at issue

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 02:54:10 -0700

The state says the former school resource officer should never have received the funds.
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I-64 exit ramp at Shadwell to close

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 02:54:10 -0700

The exit ramp is expected to reopen before the morning rush hour Thursday.
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Red-light cameras at Rio put drivers on edge

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 02:54:10 -0700

Pull up too far and you could get a ticket.
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New affordable housing complex going up in Albemarle

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 02:54:10 -0700

It's said to be the first such project in the area in 15 years.
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Look out, leadfoots! Rio red-light cam going live

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 02:54:09 -0700

After a 30-day warning period, violations will carry a $50 civil fine.
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UVa student robbed at gunpoint

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 02:54:09 -0700

A 24-year-old University of Virginia student was robbed at gunpoint Wednesday night in front of his Eagle’s Landing apartment, according to Albemarle County police.
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Then there were 3: Candidates narrowed for city manager

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 02:54:09 -0700

Officials aren't announcing the finalists' names but hope to make a final pick in the next week or two.
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Man now may face death in parkway shootings

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 02:54:09 -0700

Ralph Leon Jackson, 57, faces new federal indictments that could, if he is convicted, spell his execution.
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Public input sought on 2011-12 school calendar

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 02:54:09 -0700

Visit www.k12albemarle.org/calendar to take an online survey.
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Rash of burglaries hits Albemarle

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 02:54:08 -0700

The criminal or criminals most recently struck twice last week on Rio Mills Road, but they’ve struck all across the county, said Lt. Shawn Schwertfeger.
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Despite downturn, city again posts a surplus

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 02:54:08 -0700

Charlottesville leaders credit smart spending and belt tightening.
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Obama visit price tag to top $39,000

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 02:54:07 -0700

Tom Perriello's spokeswoman said that Perriello’s campaign would reimburse the city and county for overtime costs.
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Albemarle considers making public urination illegal

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 02:54:11 -0600

Making public urination illegal is one of numerous proposed county code changes the Albemarle Board of Supervisors is considering today.
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Hurt's win gives 5th District back to GOP

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 02:54:11 -0600

Robert Hurt defeated Democratic Rep. Tom Perriello by a solid margin Tuesday in one of the country’s premier races, delivering victory in a 5th District contest that had been on the national Republican Party’s hit list for almost two years.
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County enacts restrictions on hunting, public urination

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 02:54:11 -0600

It was previously illegal to hunt, with a firearm, within 50 feet of an Albemarle highway. Hunting within 100 feet of a highway is now illegal.
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Friday's events at the Virginia Film Festival

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 02:54:09 -0600

Today's events at the film festival.
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UVa presents 2 with Thomas Jefferson Awards

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 02:54:09 -0600

The recipients were Darden's John L. Colley Jr. and Dr. Richard L. Guerrant.
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Virginia Film Festival set to kick off

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 02:54:09 -0600

This year marks the first time the festival has gone without a theme.
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Task force to study future of City Market

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 02:54:09 -0600

The Saturday event has grown so popular that it's bursting at the seams.
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Take us to our district

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 02:54:09 -0600

Thank Tom Perriello and Robert Hurt for a surprising election day turnout in Waynesboro.
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Rescue squad marks half-century of service

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 02:54:09 -0600

In the last five decades, membership has gone from roughly 40 to more than 200 volunteers.
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What's next for Perriello?

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 02:54:09 -0600

The Democrat isn't ruling out another run for office.
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Would-be robbers put wallet back in victim's pocket

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 02:54:09 -0600

A Charlottesville man was the victim of a bizarre robbery Saturday evening, according to police reports.
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Shenandoah National Park launches 75th anniversary celebration

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 02:54:09 -0600

“Let the birthday celebration begin,” said Martha Bogle, superintendent of the park, during a ceremony at McCormick Gap Overlook.
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Albemarle high schoool scheduling topic of Nov. 16 meeting

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 02:54:09 -0600

Citizens of Albemarle Supporting Education will detail to the county School Board its report on the division’s new class schedule during a Nov. 16 board work session.
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As schools open, local unemployment declines

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 02:54:08 -0600

“Even if it is a seasonal blip, it’s always better when more people are working," one official said.
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MCHS tops revamp list

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 02:54:08 -0600

County officials last week put Madison County High School at the top of a list of county-owned buildings needing renovations. The list, which is part of a plan being developed with help from the Charlottesville-based architecture and engineering firm Crabtree and Rohrbaugh, suggests a timeline of needed upkeep for the ...
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The votes are counted ... What next?

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 02:54:08 -0600

The local tea party says it plans a watchdog role.
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Smaller Re-Store 'N Station wins approval

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 02:54:08 -0600

Albemarle supervisors rejected the original plan but signed off on a store that would be no more than 3,000 square feet.
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Revenue situation looking better for Albemarle

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 02:54:08 -0600

But officials are remaining cautious, fearing more bad news from the state.
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Saturday schedule for Virginia Film Festival

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 02:54:08 -0600

Today's events at the festival.
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Manassas man to serve 16 years for bank robbery

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 02:54:08 -0600

Inspired by a police officer in his sights, James Manson had an inkling that he should turn his car around and not commit his planned bank robbery, Manson testified Tuesday in Albemarle County Circuit Court.
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Mineral District OKs liquor by the drink; towns elect leaders

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 02:54:08 -0600

While the Perriello-Hurt-Clark grudgematch for Virginia’s 5th Congressional District drew national attention, a few local elections quietly went ahead Tuesday.
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Va voters OK 2 proposed amendments; another close

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 02:54:07 -0600

Voters approved proposed Virginia constitutional amendments granting property tax breaks to the elderly and disabled veterans.
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Hurt unseats Perriello

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 02:54:07 -0600

Perriello unseated six-term incumbent Republican Virgil H. Goode Jr. 2 years ago by a margin of just 727 votes, making it the closest congressional race in the country.
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Man found dead behind Orange County home

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 02:54:07 -0600

Virginia State Police are investigating the case of a 32-year-old Orange County man who was found dead behind his home Monday afternoon.
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Hurt to withdraw defamation suit

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 02:54:07 -0600

The suit targeted two environmental groups over an attack ad involving uranium mining.
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Local Big Brothers Big Sisters wins grant

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 02:54:07 -0600

The $350,000 grant is the single-largest award in the organization’s history.
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'Astronauts' among events launching film festival

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 02:54:07 -0600

“The Land of the Astronauts” was shown Thursday at Regal Cinemas on the Downtown Mall on the opening day of the Virginia Film Festival.
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Thursday's schedule for the Virginia Film Festival

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 02:54:06 -0600

Times and locations for Thursday's events.
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Rep. Tom Perriello Statement on Election Night

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 02:54:06 -0600

November 2, 2010--Ivy, VA--Rep. Tom Perriello released the following statement:
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Changing batteries could save your life, experts say

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 02:54:05 -0600

When you change your clock, consider freshening the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
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Charlottesville–Right Now: Congressman Tom Perriello talks with Coy about his push for reelection

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 02:55:25 -0600

10.28.10 Congressman Tom Perriello of the 5th District discusses the upcoming election as well as his plan for Virginia with Coy Barefoot. Congressman Perriello talks about his progress with swing voters, and responds to caller questions concerning health care and the direction of the [...]
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Charlottesville–Right Now: Coy talks about Charlottesville’s Homeless with Colleen Keller and Kaki Dimock

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 02:55:25 -0600

10.26.10 Colleen Keller of PACEM and Kaki Dimock of The Haven at First and Market discuss the issue of the Homeless with Coy. Is there a solution besides expanding shelters? Does the [...]
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Charlottesville–Right Now: Quentin Kidd of CNU talks about the current state of politics with Coy

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 02:55:25 -0600

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Hawes Spencer of The Hook talks with Coy about President Obama’s visit to Charlottesville

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 02:55:25 -0600

Hawes Spencer founder of The Hook joins Coy in studio to discuss politics, the Congressional election, and the local buzz associated with President Obama’s trip to Charlottesville. [...]
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Charlottesville–Right Now: Rick Britton joins Coy to discuss The Battle of Cedar Creek

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 02:55:24 -0600

10.29.10 Rick Britton joins Coy for another segment on Civil War battles in Virginia, where he discusses the decisive Battle of [...]
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BusinessCast 150 with Maureen Wellen and Julie Daum

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 02:55:24 -0600

The Darden BusinessCast celebrates its 150th episode with a conversation about Darden’s new website and social media outlets. For that conversation, we are joined by Darden’s Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives Maureen Wellen, and Julie Daum, Senior Director of Communications at Darden. In the news: “Welcome New Trustees,” “Lessons from the Start-up Nation,” and [...]
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Charlottesville–Right Now: Dr. Harvey Karp talks with Coy about parenting and raising children

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 02:55:24 -0600

Dr. Harvey Karp (the most read pediatrician in America) talks with Coy about parenting and methods for talking to toddlers in an affective manner. Dr. Karp answers questions of how children react,wish to be treated, and [...]
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Charlottesville–Right Now: Richard Diamond

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 02:55:24 -0600

Richard Diamond, Senior Editor at The Washington Times joined Coy to discuss the proposed red light camera at Route 29 & Rio Road in [...]
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Charlottesville–Right Now: David Swanson

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 02:55:24 -0600

David Swanson, author of Daybreak: Undoing the Imperial Presidency and Forming a More Perfect Union discussed issues surrounding the upcoming [...]
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Charlottesville–Right Now: Bob Holsworth

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 02:55:24 -0600

Bob Holsworth of Virginia Tomorrow joined Coy to discuss Virginia politics, attempts to privatize liquor sales in Virginia, the 5th and 2nd Congressional District races [...]
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Charlottesville–Right Now: Coy Barefoot recaptures the story of the Rotunda fire

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 02:55:24 -0600

10.28.10 Coy Barefoot tells the story of the Great Fire which tourched the University of Virginia’s infamous Rotunda building on Oct. 27, [...]
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Charlottesville–Right Now: Charlottesville City Councilor Kristin Szakos joins Coy to discuss the water debate

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 02:55:24 -0600

10.26.10 Charlottesville City Councilor Kristen Zakos sits down with Coy to discuss the water supply plan as well as local and national politics. How can we be economical with water supply? How will a new plan affect local residents and will water rates [...]
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“Bare Feet, Iron Will” at New Dominion November 10

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 02:55:21 -0600

Coming to New Dominion Bookshop: James G. Zumwalt will discuss Bare Feet, Iron Will: Stories from the Other Side of Vietnam’s Battlefields Wednesday, November 10 at 12:15 PM The following from James G. Zumwalt: The Vietnam war left an indelible mark on America. Not since the American Civil War has a conflict so divided her [...]
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Marriage and Entrepreneurship: Set Up for Failure?

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 02:55:21 -0600

So, there I sat the other day on the airplane, minding my own business, trying to stay in “business zone” as I headed to a convention to give A Really Important Presentation when the Universe decided to start messing with me. I had picked u...
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Viral Marketing at the Death Star Germany

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 02:55:21 -0600

Enough of this mumbo jumbo, this is just too funny!
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Flares in Smoke (Sunset, Friday, 29 October 2010)

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 02:55:21 -0600

William Van Doren, FLARES IN SMOKE (Sunset from Stony Point, Albemarle County, Va.) Oil on watercolor block, 13 x 19. You can join Moment & Horizon on Facebook here.You can follow Bill Van Doren on Twitter here.
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Kristin Swenson, “Bible Babel,” at WriterHouse November 4

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 02:55:21 -0600

Kristin Swenson, Associate Professor of Religious Studies at VCU and author of Bible Babel: Making Sense of the Most Talked About Book of All Time (Harper, 2010), joins WriterHouse on Thursday, November 4 at 7pm to discuss the challenges and possibilities of writing sensibly about topics that get people all worked up. How can you [...]
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Smarter Paper Maps

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 02:55:21 -0600

It’s a quiz. I’ll name the required skills, you name the profession. Go. Identifying map projections and coordinate systems Interpreting map scale Understanding techniques of cartographic relief Interpolating latitude & longitude Calculating geographic extent rectangles Too easy? Well the profession I’m describing is not Geographic Information Systems guru or Cartographer or Neogeographer. In fact, my [...]
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Crabtree Falls

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 02:55:21 -0600

This weekend has all the sights and signs of peak autumn. The trees have shed their drab housecoats for formal wear in blazing yellow and pumpkin orange. Every 1,000th tree or so dazzles in a deep magenta. It's the dream time for a hike in the woods....
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President Barack Obama in Charlottesville

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 02:55:21 -0600

My boy Barack Obama has landed in Charlottesville to stump for Tom Perriello of Virginia’s 5th...
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Helvetireader

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 02:55:20 -0600

Wow! How cool is this? If you weren’t completely happy with Google Reader on how the interface acted, then here is the solution, Helvetireader. I love it. The only thing that I wish they would have kept in the script is the search function. It&#8...
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Sarah & Andrew at the Garage, Skeleton$ at the Tea House, a Derby extravaganza at the Diner… oh yeah, and President Obama!

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 02:55:20 -0600

As if there weren’t already enough awesome music events around town tonight, there’s also another last minute event that you may have heard about… President Obama will speak at the Charlottesville Pavilion this evening, stumping for local incumbent underdog Congressman Tom Periello (more about him soon — election day is Tuesday!) The event is free [...]
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Books I Received, Hacking in Progress

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 02:55:20 -0600

Here is what I have received and which I plan on playing around with. I got 3 books that I’m really happy about. I received Getting Started with Arduino, Physical Computing: Sensing and Controlling the Physical World with Computers, and Making Th...
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Six Ways to Change the Conversation Using Social Media

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 02:55:20 -0600

As part of the social media presentation I gave to a nonprofit organization recently, I said: “prepare for the negative.”

It’s a good line; it gets attention and more importantly it encourages thought and preparation before engaging in social media. Whether you’re a small company, a large for-profit entity, a nonprofit or an individual practitioner you [...]

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