David Reynolds | Wasting away

Posted on February 13, 2009 · 4 Comments 

Not only in Margaritaville, but here and everywhere, we are wasting away. We have allowed our God-given talents and resources to be put on hold. Why? Because we have found the perfect excuse. We have found one that nobody challenges. You know what it is. “It’s the economy.” Read more

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Sanford D. Horn | Obama, La Hood-winked, Caterpillar and Canoodling

Posted on February 13, 2009 · 16 Comments 

The oft-used phrase politics makes strange bedfellows could not be more apt when examining the relationship between two Illinois politicos Barack Obama and Transportation Secretary Ray La Hood. Of all places for Obama to visit in the latest stop along his “I’ve got to shove the stimulus package down America’s throats” tour was the East Peoria plant of Caterpillar. Read more

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Hooah, 01!

Posted on February 13, 2009 · 7 Comments 

We’ve got to get him qualifed first. The new superintendent at Fishburne Military School, Col. Roy F. “Rick” Zinser, grew up in Florida just down the road a bit from Daytona, so he knows the drill in NASCAR.
Fishburne has what you might call a rooting interest in the goings-on at Daytona this race weekend, specifically regarding the No. 01 JD Motorsports Chevrolet in Saturday’s Camping World 300. Read more

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Jim Bishop | Heart throbs: All we really need is love?

Posted on February 13, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

“Love is like an itchin’ in my heart,
tearin’ me apart . . .”
- Diana Ross and the Supremes (1966)

So, scratch where it itches, Diana, because this most basic human emotion displays its most radiant colors when it’s active.
Trying to describe what love is . . . is next to impossible. But on this love-liest of days, St. Valentine’s Day, I’ll take a crack at it. May it unfold like a fresh floral bouquet, OK? Read more

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AFP Local News Blog – Feb. 13-15, 2009

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- News: Two-star Army general to visit JMU next week, Friday, 9:40 a.m. Read more

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AFP Politics Blog – Feb. 13-15, 2009

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- News: Moran gets firefighters endorsements, Sunday, 3:09 p.m.
- News: Dems comment on addition of Gillespie to McDonnell campaign team, Friday, 5:10 p.m.
- News: McAuliffe comments on House education-funding cuts, Friday, 4:35 p.m.
- News: Perriello comments on stimulus, Friday, 4:35 p.m.
- Video: Jeff Frederick denounces Darwin, Friday, 9:40 a.m.
- News: Bowerbank opposes offshore drilling, Friday, 9:40 a.m. Read more

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AFP Sports Blog – Feb. 13-15, 2009

Posted on February 13, 2009 · 1 Comment 

- News: ODU knocks off VCU, 69-65, Sunday, 3:09 p.m.
- News: Wallace qualifies for Nationwide race, Saturday, 12:45 a.m.
- News: JMU softball sweeps pair to open season, Friday, 4:30 p.m.
- News: Crown Royal to honor Purple Heart winner at RIR, Friday, 2:10 p.m.
- News: Hokies have action-packed 2009 slate, Friday, 9:40 a.m. Read more

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Open Thread – Feb. 13-15, 2009

Posted on February 13, 2009 · 2 Comments 

Open Thread is back for the weekend. Lots to chew on, from the ongoing debate over the stimulus package to the reassessment controversy in Augusta County to … whatever it is that has your attention.

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Credit-card and debit-card breach investigated in Rockingham

Posted on February 12, 2009 · 4 Comments 

It’s unclear exactly what is going on, except for this part of things – around three dozen people with ties to the McGaheysville area in one way or another have had their credit-card or debit-card accounts breached in the past three months.
This news got to me first from a reader who lives in Massanutten who believes based on what happened to him and what he was told by security personnel at the Massanutten Ski Resort that the resort has been investigating the breach dating back to last month. Read more

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Moran to meet voters in Waynesboro on Friday

Posted on February 12, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

Democratic Party gubernatorial-nomination candidate Brian Moran will be in Waynesboro Friday to unveil components of his Healthy Virginia plan to increase health-care access and affordability.
Moran will meet and greet Waynesboro-area voters to talk health care at Chickpea’s in Downtown Waynesboro at 2:30 p.m. Friday. Read more

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AFP Local News Blog – Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009

Posted on February 12, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

- News: Pa. tech company names Charlottesville man general manager, 9:15 a.m. Read more

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AFP Politics Blog – Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009

Posted on February 12, 2009 · 1 Comment 

- News: Webb statement on NAACP anniversary, Thursday, 9 p.m.
- News: Family Foundation president offers statement on House of Delegates votes on pro-life amendments in Virginia budget, Thursday, 9 p.m.
- News: Shannon gets endorsements of Richmond, Norfolk mayors, Thursday, 4:15 p.m.
- News: Perriello praised for voting against pay raise, Thursday, 4:15 p.m.
- News: McAuliffe statement on anniversary of NAACP, Thursday, 4:15 p.m.
- News: Kaine, UK ambassador sign climate-change agreement, Thursday, 4:15 p.m.
- News: New unemployment claims dip slightly, Thursday, 9:15 a.m.
- News: Bowerbank appointed to VACo committee, Thursday, 9:15 a.m.
- News: Obama signs DTV transition delay, Thursday, 9:15 a.m. Read more

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