Press Conference: Mike London

Chris Graham

Virginia football coach Mike London talks with the media on Monday. Virginia (4-4, 1-3 ACC) plays at Duke (2-6, 0-4 ACC) on Saturday. It seems as if Miami the other day was trying to get snaps off faster than Oregon does. Should I assume that’s in order to keep you from setting your defense, making…

Election Night Live Blog

Chris Graham

Join the AFP for live updates on results from the 2010 midterm elections. Editor Chris Graham is monitoring the latest numbers from the polls and will post live updates along with commentary and analysis. 10:58 p.m. That’s a wrap. The race in the 11th will clearly be too close to call tonight. Democrat Gerry Connolly…

Fear the beard: Movie celebrates facial hair and those who wear it

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They weren’t the first people to try to get permission to shoot the biennial World Beard and Moustache Championships. They were the first to try to tackle the subject seriously. “I had to convince the bearded panel that I would do it professionally,” said Jeffrey Tocci, a 2009 James Madison University grad who directed a…

JMU offers Ph.D. course in counseling, supervision

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Natural disasters, traumatic events, crises to families and terrorist threats are on the rise in the world. James Madison University’s graduate psychology department is ready to respond. Beginning January 2011, JMU will offer a Ph.D. in Counseling and Supervision. The innovative program will address urgent national needs to train and supervise more master’s-level counselors. Its…

Children’s Choir releases new CD

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The Shenandoah Valley Children’s Choir, in its 19th year, has released its 14th compact disc, “Songs from the Heart,” a general collection of recordings from the last two choir years. Released Oct. 15, the newest recording includes favorites such as “Jubilate Deo” with the Washington Symphonic Brass and John Fast, organist, and “The Garden Song”…

The AFP on WREL: November 2, 2010

Chris Graham

Editor Chris Graham talks sports with WREL’s “Online with Jim Bresnahan.” The segment begins with a look back at Virginia’s 24-19 upset of #22 Miami on Saturday. How big was the win for Mike London’s crew? Chris talks about how the Cavs still have slim hopes of qualifying for the 2010 bowl season. A look…

ACC Players of the Week

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NC State junior quarterback Russell Wilson and Boston College sophomore middle linebacker Luke Kuechly headline a list of seven players honored as the Atlantic Coast Conference Football Players of the Week, announced Monday by the ACC. Wilson was responsible for all four of the Wolfpack’s touchdowns, including a career-high three rushing scores, as NC State…

ACC Players of the Week

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NC State junior quarterback Russell Wilson and Boston College sophomore middle linebacker Luke Kuechly headline a list of seven players honored as the Atlantic Coast Conference Football Players of the Week, announced Monday by the ACC. Wilson was responsible for all four of the Wolfpack’s touchdowns, including a career-high three rushing scores, as NC State…

David Cox: ‘No’ on a worthy sentiment, bad law

David Cox

When I come to the second of three amendments to the Virginia constitution on next Tuesday’s ballot, I hope I don’t punch a hole in the machine when I vote “No.” This proposal aims to help disabled veterans by exempting them from property tax. How could anyone oppose so worthy, so charitable a goal for…