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    Investors tiptoe back into the game of buying hotels  Nov 23, 2009
    Six were sold in the Maryland and Virginia suburbs for an additional $77. 9 million. (Washington Business Journal, DC)

    Global Warming's Impacts Sped Up, Worsened  Nov 23, 2009
    "Back in 1997, the impacts (of climate change) were underestimated; the rate of change has been faster," said Virginia Burkett, chief scientist for global change research at the U.S. Geological Survey. That last part alarms former Vice President Al Gore, who helped broker a last-minute deal in Kyoto. (News4Jax.com, FL)

    Alaska players warm to South  Nov 23, 2009
    Cook Inlet lost a Saturday match to Virginia Rush Nike, 3-1. But Velocity played solid defensively in a 1-1 tie with the Chicago Fire Juniors Red in a Sunday morning match that started at 4 a.m. Alaska time. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Mayfield's treatment protocol being adopted by other practices  Nov 23, 2009
    Patti Horstman, director of clinical program development for the , said the system has worked well for her institution because patients often travel three to six hours for appointments, from across West Virginia and from parts of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia and Maryland. It helps those people who need urgent and emergent treatment to step ahead of people who can wait, said Horst-man, whose center has been using Priority Consult since 2005. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)

    Shaughnessy: Few cheers for NU football's demise  Nov 23, 2009
    The Huskies played against Navy, Syracuse, Virginia Tech, Temple, and Fordham. This season NU played at Boston College. (Boston Globe)

    Roads will be stuffed for the holiday  Nov 23, 2009
    The worst traffic day could be Wednesday, traditionally the busiest travel day of the year, combined with a typical rush-hour exodus from Northern Virginia and Washington ... The Virginia Department of Transportation will halt all road work this week from noon Wednesday to noon Monday, so there are no lane closures to worry about ... You can check 511virginia. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)

    It's small world for multimillion milers  Nov 23, 2009
    "It's nice to be able to know that I can get on virtually any airplane in the world without worrying about the money," said Leff, 35, the chief financial officer for a university research center, who lives in Arlington, Virginia. "The world is so much smaller, and that's incredibly liberating.". (CNN)

    Indoor football franchise introduced to Mat-Su Valley  Nov 23, 2009
    In addition to the three teams from Alaska, the league also includes squads from Texas, Montana, Illinois, Colorado, Wisconsin, Virginia, Nebraska, New York, Iowa, Michigan, Kansas and Maryland. The Arctic Predators have also launched their team Web site, , and season tickets are now available for sale. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)

    Hawkeyes Travel to Kansas City For CBE Classic  Nov 22, 2009
    The Hawkeyes will also host a Big Ten/ACC Challenge game this season, facing Virginia Tech in Carver-Hawkeye Arena ... The home schedule also includes dates with Virginia Tech (Dec ... HAWKEYES IN ACC/BIG TEN CHALLENGE Iowa will host Virginia Tech Dec. 1 (8:35 p.m. CT, ESPN2) as part of the 2009 ACC/Big Ten Challenge. (Hawkeyesports.com)

    New growths alongside Civil War sites  Nov 22, 2009
    Civil War buffs have long flocked to this slice of northern Virginia to see four important battle sites ... Recognizing that the climate in Virginia was similar to France, they switched to grapes in 1990 ... As the president of the Virginia Wineries Association, Anna Heidig is proud to see the industry burgeon from six wineries in 1980 to close to 200 today. (Boston Globe)

    Flying around the holidays can be . . . less painful  Nov 22, 2009
    Just remember, the higher the altitude, the more the gas in our bodies expands, according to gastroenterologist Patricia Raymond, assistant professor of clinical internal medicine at Eastern Virginia Medical School. She recommends taking an over-the-counter activated charcoal capsule to avoid jet bloat. (Boston Globe)

    LADY HAWKS CONTINUE ON ROAD AT MANHATTAN SUNDAY  Nov 22, 2009
    SCOUTING THE LADY JASPERS Manhattan enters Sunday's game at 1-1, following a 86-68 loss to No. 14 Virginia. Allyssa Herrington lead the way for thr Lady Jaspers with 22 points, which included six 3-pointers. (Umeshawks.com)

    Eat healthy - even while on the go  Nov 22, 2009
    Newspaper online, Chronicle Newspapers, The Chronicle, The Fairfax Chronicle, The South County Chronicle, The North County Chronicle, Virginia, Lorton, Mason Neck, Fairfax Station, South Springfield, Clifton, Newington. Today's Date. (South County Chronicle, VA)

    Women's swimmers drop meet to Virginia  Nov 22, 2009
    The No. 24 women's swimming and diving teams fell to No. 11 Virginia this weekend in a two-day meet, 183-156. Freshman Amy Modglin continued her stellar start to her career as a Lion with a historic meet. (Daily Collegian, PA)

    Billy Ball Extended  Nov 21, 2009
    Listed as the No. 5 top senior prospect in Virginia by PGCrosschecker ... Listed as one of the top senior prospects in Virginia by Rivals ... Coach Godwin's Comments: "Austin has established himself as one of the top pitchers on the East Coast, and arguably the best in the state of Virginia. He has outstanding command of three quality pitches and has the capability of coming in right away and making a huge impact as a freshman on the mound.". (East Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Sandcrab sendoff set for Saturday morning  Nov 21, 2009
    The Sandcrabs will leave CHS at 10 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 21 and travel down Highway 35 to Virginia Street, turn right on Main Street and then on to Kingsville. The game will begin at 7 p.m. at Javalina Stadium. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    Post Office cuts spare suburban Maryland  Nov 21, 2009
    There are currently no post office locations in Northern Virginia listed as possible closures, although eight locations in the District remain on the list. The Postal Service began its review of locations this summer, initially looking at 3,000 stations and branches. (Washington Business Journal, DC)

    Study: Partnerships important for UDC  Nov 21, 2009
    JBL, Brookings and Appleseed also recommend that UDC partner with established schools such as Northern Virginia Community College, Montgomery College and Prince George s Community College to advance its own community college ... Robert Templin, president of Northern Virginia Community College, said creating a strong community college in the District was not only good for the District of Columnbia and its residents and sponsors, but of strategic importance to the entire region for the area s... (Washington Business Journal, DC)

    Ex-Kettler execs latest to start real estate venture  Nov 21, 2009
    And no less an authority than Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine has hailed Kettler s influence in turning Pentagon City into a vibrant and sustainable neighborhood. But if you were to drive by Hausler s and Blum s latest project a ramshackle 1950s brick apartment building bought with a new business partner from Land Co. you would most likely miss it, overshadowed as it is by adjacent Turnberry Tower and its 26 floors of elegant zinc paneling and sapphire blue glass. (Washington Business Journal, DC)

    WBB Game 4 Notes: Bradley at Illinois  Nov 21, 2009
    Janae Voelker, Oral Roberts 32 Monica Wright, Virginia 32. Double Trouble: Smith has posted double-doubles in the first three games of her senior campaign, going for 24 points and 10 boards against Temple, 10 points and 10 rebounds against Siena and then 31 points and 12 boards against CMU to bring her career double-doubles total to 35. (Fightingillini.com)

    Bucknell Travels To No. 2 Virginia For NCAA Tournament Second Round  Nov 21, 2009
    As freshmen, the Bison's current seniors advanced to the NCAA Second Round to face Virginia in 2006 ... Bucknell Heads To Virginia For NCAA Second RoundBucknell at No. 2 VirginiaSunday, November 22, 1:00 p.m.Kl ... The Bucknell men's soccer team will travel south to meet second-seeded Virginia in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. (Patriotleague.com)

    Florida State At Mercer  Nov 21, 2009
    The last time Florida State scored at least 80 points in three consecutive games was during January of 2007 when they scored 80 points against 82 points against Virginia Tech (82-73 win), 86 against Miami (86-67 win) and 82 at Boston College (85-82 loss). The Seminoles finished the 2006-07 season with a 22-13 record and advanced to the third round of the 2007 NIT.. (Seminoles.com)

    Hurst has extracurriculars in order in rookie LPGA season  Nov 21, 2009
    As well, the 19-year-old, who dominated the Duramed Futures Tour as the leading money winner in 2008, tried her hand at roping a cow, helped build a house in Virginia for and had her long, flowing, chestnut locks lopped off to help create wigs for women living with cancer. Oh, and she started tweeting on , too. (USA Today -- Sports)

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    All are recognizable names, including Chaminade from Hawaii who shocked the world way back when with an upset of Virginia. "We feel we can compete with anybody," said Gates. (Cincinnati Sports -- Rivals.com)

    USA's Yesterdays: The Fourier Society -- A Utopian group settles (briefly) in Illinois  Nov 21, 2009
    Moreover, in its heyday the Fourier Society numbered more than 40 enclaves in New York, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Iowa and Sangamon County, Illinois. Most of these lasted, on average, only two years. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    FEC carves loophole for candidate travel  Nov 21, 2009
    Saturday, November 21, 2009. By Eric Zimmermann - 11/20/09 01:09 PM ET. (TheHill.com)

    Raiders will travel to Clarke County for first-round regional football game on Saturday  Nov 21, 2009
    Times-Virginian (434) 352-8215 Phone (434) 352-2216 Fax P.O. Box 2097 589 Court Street Appomattox VA 24522 ... The Appomattox Raiders will be forced to travel to Northern Virginia this Saturday afternoon for a first-round Region B playoff game ... Initially, the Virginia High School League announced on Monday that Gretna had won the No. 1 seed with 24. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)

    KU's Mangino worth watching  Nov 21, 2009
    At least Alabama played one real nonconference game at the start of the season, against Virginia Tech ... No. 16 Virginia Tech vs. N.C. State, 3:30 p.m. ... No. 18 Clemson vs. Virginia, 3:30 p.m.. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Ags hope for Bean Town rebound  Nov 21, 2009
    They have four seniors back that are experienced in a good league, where they have George Mason and Virginia Commonwealth. At Siena, Northeastern was led by senior guard/forwad Matt Janning with 14 points. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)

    Arslanbekova Named Freshman of the Year, Lecia Brown Named First Team All-BIG EAST  Nov 20, 2009
    OH Allie Boaz, USF, Jr., RS Vanessa Dorismond, Georgetown, Jr., MB Lauren Evans, West Virginia, Jr., MB Missy Harpenau, Cincinnati, So. OH Nikki Klingsporn, Marquette, Jr., S Kim Maroon, Villanova, So. (Uoflsports.com)

    'Big-time' goals in Houston all wrapped around Schaub's arm  Nov 20, 2009
    A third-round draft pick out of Virginia in 2004, Schaub spent three years with the as a backup to Michael Vick. He was traded to Houston in March 2007 and has had a bye week to prepare for his 32nd start as a Texan on Monday vs. the. (USA Today -- Sports)

    Amato: Forword Makes Most Of Second Chance  Nov 20, 2009
    " Falgowski, who played as a freshman on the 2007 team, said this year, the Tar Heels don't mind if they have to gut it out for a championship. They take on Virginia on Friday at 4:30 p.m. in the second semifinal. If the Tar Heels win, they would face the Princeton-Maryland winner at noon Sunday. UNC had two close games with Virginia (a 2-1 overtime victory in the regular season and a 1-0 loss in the ACC Tournament). In their lone meeting with Maryland, the top-ranked and undefeated Terrapins... (Tarheelblue.com)

    AOL cuts to hit Northern Virginia hard  Nov 20, 2009
    s plans will take a bite out of Northern Virginia's technology work force. In its heyday, AOL had thousands of employees in Northern Virginia, but downsizing over the years has lowered its local headcount to about 2,400. (Washington Business Journal, DC)

    Diane Tipton  Nov 20, 2009
    8 million square feet in 17 self-storage projects in New York, New Jersey, Maryland and Virginia. Her business plan is to buy the raw land, get it permitted and approved for storage, build, manage and lease the facility to stabilization, then when she and her partners see the market is right sell the portfolio. (Washington Business Journal, DC)

    Top pick Strasburg Scratched From Another Start  Nov 20, 2009
    Search the District, Virginia and Maryland ... Charlene Lugar's vehicle collided with an unattended car in the suburban Virginia neighborhood where the Lugars live, according to a statement released by Lugar's office ... Charlene Lugar's vehicle collided with an unattended car in the suburban Virginia neighborhood where the Lugars live, according to a statement released by Lugar's office. (W-USA News, DC)

    #17 Illini Split Squad This Weekend  Nov 20, 2009
    The Illini's starters will travel to the Journeymen/ASICS Sprawl duals to face Pittsburgh, Davidson and West Virginia; a number of reserves will head to the Missouri Open; and volunteer assistant coach and redshirting will compete in the New York Athletic Club (NYAC) Holiday International Wrestling Championships freestyle tournament ... The Orange and Blue took care of both Pitt and West Virginia in their respective gyms last year, downing the Mountaineers, 26-19, before dispatching the... (Fightingillini.com)

    Notre Dame - Connecticut Game Preview  Nov 20, 2009
    That was followed by back-to-back 28-24 setbacks at West Virginia and at home against Rutgers ... Connecticut has five losses by a total of 15 points, including a two-point loss to North Carolina, a three-point loss at Pittsburgh, four-point losses at West Virginia and to Rutgers, and a two-point loss at Cincinnati ... Against West Virginia, Noel Devine scored on a 56-yard run with 2:10 remaining to give the Mountaineers a 28-24 victory. (Und.com)

    Chris Brown Receives 'Extremely Favorable' Report  Nov 20, 2009
    The R&B singer is serving five years of probation and must attend domestic violence counseling and perform six months of community labor in Virginia. Brown's attorney, Mark Geragos, says Brown has already done 100 hours of community labor in Richmond, Va. (KCRA 3, CA)

    Boston College Game Guide  Nov 20, 2009
    Boston College is coming off of a 14-10 win at Virginia, its first road win of the year, and technically still has a chance to win the Atlantic Division if Clemson loses ... At the time, Boston College was ranked No. 23 and Carolina was unranked coming off of a loss at Virginia ... Carolina is getting better at this - it has six quarterback hurries in the first quarter of its last three games and none against Florida State, Virginia and East Carolina combined in the first quarter. (Tarheelblue.com)

    US Survey Shows Southern Counties Most Obese  Nov 20, 2009
    High rates of obesity and diabetes were reported in more than 80 percent of counties in the Appalachian region that includes Kentucky, Tennessee and West Virginia, according to the new research from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The same problem was seen in about 75 percent of counties in Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Georgia and South Carolina. (KCRA 3, CA)

    Hawkeyes Hit The Road  Nov 20, 2009
    Iowa will take on West Virginia Friday, Nov. 27 at 6 p.m., then either Columbia or Nevada, Saturday, Nov. 28 at either 7 or 9 p.m. All times listed are central. Some ad. (Hawkeyesports.com)

    Four Field Hockey Cardinals Earn All-West Region Honors  Nov 20, 2009
    Bustanoby, a senior goalkeeper from Virginia Beach, Va. was the 2009 BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Year and a first team all-conference selection. (Uoflsports.com)

    Conference Stock Report  Nov 20, 2009
    They had a chance to get two BCS bids this year, but stumbles by Virginia Tech and Miami ended that effort ... To get to their goal, they need to beat Virginia this week ... Virginia Tech (7-3, 4-2): The Hokies are playing for pride at this point. (EagleInsider.com)

    Ron Wellman Writes on Wake Forest's Olympic Sport Success  Nov 19, 2009
    The Deacons defeated Kennesaw State and West Virginia to advance to the third round of the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1999. Wake Forest will travel to Columbia, S.C. to face the Gamecocks on Friday night at 7 p.m.. (Wakeforestsports.com)

    Men's Swimmers Lead Mid-Major Poll, Women Seventh  Nov 19, 2009
    Patriot League Official Athletic Site. Last meets this weekend prior to facing Army. (Patriotleague.com)

    Hawkeyes Host Kansas For Bucknight  Nov 19, 2009
    Henrickson was head coach at Virginia Tech when Iowa played the Hokies in Blacksburg, VA, in the 2004 NCAA Tournament ... The Hawkeyes will take on West Virginia Nov. 27 at 6 p.m., and either Columbia or Nevada Nov. 28 at 7 or 9 p.m. All times listed are central. (Hawkeyesports.com)

    Women's Basketball Adds La Kea Jones to Coaching Staff  Nov 19, 2009
    Jones was a four-year starting point guard at Virginia Commonwealth ... Jones was a four-year starting point guard at Virginia Commonwealth University from 2004-08 where she ranks in the program s top-ten in five career categories including first in games played with 121 including 109 starts and minutes played ... Virginia Commonwealth finished the 2007-08 season with a 26-8 mark, made an appearance in the school s first-ever CAA Championship Game and advanced to the second round of the Women s... (Gosoutheast.com)

    Home not sweet to some  Nov 19, 2009
    In the Coastal Division, Georgia Tech is 5-0 overall at home, and 4-0 in league games, while both Virginia Tech and Miami are 4-1 overall at home, 2-1 in ACC games. The bad teams - surprise - are bad at home, with Virginia (1-5), Maryland (2-4) and N.C. State (3-4) demonstrating the No. 1 reason they each were eliminated from bowl contention before Thanksgiving ... The three best records in the 2000s belong to Virginia Tech (56-10), BC (51-12) and Miami (50-12). (News & Observer -- Sports)

    WVU Varsity Sports Report  Nov 19, 2009
    Blank, an All-American midfielder, notched the fastest goal in West Virginias 10-year NCAA tournament history, leading WVU past Loyola University Maryland in NCAA Championship first-round action on Nov. 13 ... The No. 7-ranked West Virginia University cross country team awaits an at-large bid for the 2009 NCAA tournament NCAAs are to be held on Monday, Nov. 23, on the campus of Indiana State in Terre Haute, Ind ... West Virginia (1-0) takes on Marist (1-0) in second round action of the... (BlueGoldNews.com)

    Raiders will travel to Clarke County for first-round regional football game on Saturday  Nov 19, 2009
    Times-Virginian (434) 352-8215 Phone (434) 352-2216 Fax P.O. Box 2097 589 Court Street Appomattox VA 24522 ... The Appomattox Raiders will be forced to travel to Northern Virginia this Saturday afternoon for a first-round Region B playoff game ... Initially, the Virginia High School League announced on Monday that Gretna had won the No. 1 seed with 24. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)

    Latest sports headlines »  Nov 19, 2009
    Should the Tigers defeat Virginia, they will win the ACC's Atlantic Division and will play Georgia Tech in the conference's championship game Dec. ... Atlantic DivisionBoston College (7-3, 4-2)Next game: vs. North Carolina, noon SaturdayTo reach the ACC title game a third consecutive time, the Eagles must defeat UNC and Maryland and have Virginia upset Clemson ... B.C. got its first road win on Saturday at Virginia as Montel Harris ran for 151 yards on 38 carries, putting him over the 1,000-yard... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Tips to help frugal motorists get the most from their vehicles  Nov 19, 2009
    Newspaper online, Chronicle Newspapers, The Chronicle, The Fairfax Chronicle, The South County Chronicle, The North County Chronicle, Virginia, Lorton, Mason Neck, Fairfax Station, South Springfield, Clifton, Newington. Today's Date. (South County Chronicle, VA)

    NCAA Championships Await Sun Devil Cross Country  Nov 19, 2009
    IN THE MEET - MEN Here is the list of teams that will compete this weekend in the men's 10,000m championship race: automatic qualifiers Alabama, Arkansas, BYU, Colorado, Florida State, Georgetown, Iona, Michigan State, NC State, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Portland, Stanford, Syracuse, Texas, Villanova, William & Mary and Wisconsin and at-large selections Arizona State, Auburn, Duke, Iowa State, Louisville, Minnesota, New Mexico, Northern Arizona, Ohio State, Oregon, Providence, Virginia and... (Thesundevils.com)

    Gift Wrap Solutions  Nov 19, 2009
    Search the District, Virginia and Maryland. QUICK CLICKS. (W-USA News, DC)

    W. Michigan Defeats Virginia Commonwealth 83-67  Nov 19, 2009
    Search the District, Virginia and Maryland ... (AP) -- Martelle McLemore had a game-high 22 points and David Kool had 17 as Western Michigan rallied to beat Virginia Commonwealth 83-67 Wednesday night ... Bradford Burgess led Virginia Commonwealth (1-1) with 16 points. (W-USA News, DC)

    Men's Basketball Heads To William & Mary For Start To Rivalry Weekend Tonight  Nov 19, 2009
    Bob McCurdy has the top-3 highest scoring games in Richmond history having scored 53 against Appalachian State, 46 against West Virginia and 44 against VMI.. Richmond's 44-point (103-59) win over VMI on Monday is tied for the 13th largest margin of victory in 98 seasons of Richmond basketball and is the fourth-largest victory margin since 1955. (Richmondspiders.com)

    Freddie Braun Blog #12  Nov 19, 2009
    We left Thursday by bus to Morgantown, West Virginia. We were hoping to ride in style in our sweet new bus with the Flat screen TV's and leather chairs. (Uoflsports.com)

    Rescued Dogs Brought To Virginia  Nov 19, 2009
    Search the District, Virginia and Maryland ... WASHINGTON DC (WUSA) --More than one hundred dogs arrived in Chantilly, Virginia, Sunday night from a puppy mill rescue operation ... A Virginia Tech victim goes undercover to try and force background checks at gun shows. (W-USA News, DC)

    Former EagleBank exec takes new job  Nov 19, 2009
    Longtime banker Barry Watkins, the former president of EagleBank s D.C. and Virginia markets, is making an unlikely move to the real estate industry. He was just named a senior adviser at. (Washington Business Journal, DC)

    Survey: Demand up for D.C. area nonprofits  Nov 19, 2009
    Whitman-Walker Clinic, the largest provider of HIV-related services in the area, was forced to lay off employees and close its Northern Virginia office this year. Other findings. (Washington Business Journal, DC)

    Indoor football franchise introduced to Mat-Su Valley  Nov 19, 2009
    In addition to the three teams from Alaska, the league also includes squads from Texas, Montana, Illinois, Colorado, Wisconsin, Virginia, Nebraska, New York, Iowa, Michigan, Kansas and Maryland. The Arctic Predators have also launched their team Web site, , and season tickets are now available for sale. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)

    Bonnies ready for Little 3 rival Niagara  Nov 19, 2009
    The Bonnies received their first postseason opportunity with a bid to the WNIT. St. Bonaventure then went on to defeat West Virginia in the first round and Wisconsin in the second. The 1997-98 squad is the only other team in program history to beat two BCS schools in the same season, when they beat Syracuse and Northwestern. (Gobonnies.com)

    PG South: Lincoln Place facility to host Silver Gloves bouts  Nov 19, 2009
    The event, sanctioned by USA Boxing and presented by Pittsburgh Amateur Boxing and Machi Entertainment, will showcase top up-and-coming pugilists between the ages of 8 and 15 from Erie to Johnstown, West Virginia to the Ohio border. Sixteen tournament bouts are on the card, along with additional non-tournament contests. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Dabo Swinney's Press Conference  Nov 18, 2009
    CLEMSON - Head coach Dabo Swinney previews Saturday's big game against Virginia ... Really excited about Virginia ... Virginia- they are a very capable team. (CUTigers.com)

    Football Holds Morning Practice Tuesday In Cooler Temps   Nov 18, 2009
    Football Holds Morning Practice Tuesday In Cooler Temps - UAB OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE. Football Holds Morning Practice Tuesday In Cooler Temps. (Uabsports.com)

    Swimming and Diving Teams Break Top 20 Rankings in CSCAA National Poll  Nov 18, 2009
    The Cardinal men are No. 17, ranking ahead of regional rivals Indiana and Kentucky. For the first time in school history, the University of Louisville women's swimming and diving team is ranked in the Top 20 in the College Swim Coaches Association of America Poll. (Uoflsports.com)

    United, US Airways Impose New Surcharges  Nov 18, 2009
    Search the District, Virginia and Maryland ... A former Army intelligence officer will remain on Virginia death row in 2001 double murder. (W-USA News, DC)

    College Power Rankings  Nov 18, 2009
    Alabama, which has challenged itself out of the SEC the past two seasons by facing Clemson and Virginia Tech in season-openers, would be crazy to schedule anyone better than Chattanooga, a 6-4 FCS program that just wrapped a 4-4 Southern Conference campaign ... Last game: Beat West Virginia, 24-21Next game: Nov. 27 vs. Illinois ... Last game: Beat Notre Dame, 27-22Next game: Nov. 27 at West Virginia. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)

    Men's Lacrosse Releases 2010 Schedule  Nov 18, 2009
    The Wildcats won the CAA last season and qualified for their first-ever NCAA Tournament, falling to top-seeded Virginia, 18-6. PC wraps up the 2010 campaign with a May 9 game versus Rutgers on Senior Day at 1:00 p.m. The Scarlet Knights finished the 2009 season with a 4-11 record. (Friars.com)

    Kirk questions delay on swine flu vaccine  Nov 18, 2009
    They have for months now been about more spending, leaving a wake of deficits in their trail, and now they want to focus on what s important, Representative Eric Cantor of Virginia, the number two Republican in the House, said yesterday. Representative Steny Hoyer of Maryland, Cantor s Democratic counterpart, said Democrats will try to pass a job creation plan this year that could include money for highway construction and tax credits for small businesses. (Boston Globe)

    We Need a Pap Smear for Breast Cancer  Nov 18, 2009
    A pap smear for breast cancer. Wednesday, November 18, 2009. (Slate)

    ODU Competes at Rivanna Romp  Nov 17, 2009
    Old Dominion Official Athletic Site. The results, while sometimes painful, will push us forward faster. (Odusports.com)

    Rudd's foreign policy made on the run - and it's showing  Nov 17, 2009
    November 17, 2009 - 11:46AM. Prime Minister Kevin Rudd talks with Indonesia's President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah at the recent APEC meeting. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)

    Comments 114  Nov 17, 2009
    Israel feels tarnished as critics apply apartheid tag. Video will begin in 5 seconds. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)

    Israel feels tarnished as critics apply apartheid tag  Nov 17, 2009
    Video will begin in 5 seconds. What type of connection do you have. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)

    Two Road Projects Likely To Snarl Traffic Road work on Route 2 and Interstate 95 this week could cause traffic delays  Nov 17, 2009
    Virginia State Police and the Virginia Department of Transportation's Safety Service Patrol will be at the scene to help with traffic control. Local drivers may consider using U.S. 1 south between Exit 130 in Fredericksburg and Exit 118 at Thornburg as an alternate route. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)

    Georgia Tech-Clemson rematch could be a classic  Nov 17, 2009
    Clemson (7-3) can clinch the ACC Atlantic Division title with a win at home on Saturday against Virginia (3-7) ... Clemson vs Georgia Tech will be an excellent match-up particularly when compared to the snoozers with Boston College and Virginia Tech that embarassed the ACC. Talk more Tech football at ... If you had been on the road at Mississippi State and in the pouring rain in Virginia, like I was, you would know that Tech fans in large numbers contributed to those local economies like never... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Carolina Ranks 15th In Attendance For Second Straight Week  Nov 17, 2009
    Two of the 12 matches have featured over 1,000 Carolina fans - 12,724 fans in a 3-1 win over rival Duke and 7,150 fans this past Friday in a 3-1 win over Virginia. Carolina is the lone ACC team ranked amongst the top 25 schools, while Georgia Tech (47) and Clemson (48) check in the top 50 schools. (Tarheelblue.com)

    Pirates remain focused  Nov 17, 2009
    But after coming up empty against Virginia Tech on Nov. 5 in another hunt for big game, the Pirates had their most impressive game when they needed it most - a 44-17 win at Tulsa on Sunday that sets the table for a chance to defend their league title ... In a 16-3 loss to Virginia Tech 10 days earlier, the offense was stagnant ... Defense reigned supreme in the ACC Men's Soccer Championship between fifth-seeded Virginia and seventh-seeded N.C. State at WakeMed Soccer Park on Cary. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Cal Travels to Stanford for 112th Big Game Saturday  Nov 17, 2009
    2003 - Insight Bowl (Cal 52, Virginia Tech 49) 2004 - Holiday Bowl (Texas Tech 45, Cal 31) 2005 - Las Vegas Bowl (Cal 35, BYU 28) 2006 - Holiday Bowl (Cal 45, Texas A 2007 - Armed Forces Bowl (Cal 42, Air Force 36) 2008 - Emerald Bowl (Cal 24, Miami 17). Another Successful Home Season in the Books Cal has completed its six-game 2009 home schedule with a 4-2 record and an average attendance of 59,472 to continue an extremely successful and popular run at Memorial Stadium over the past six... (Calbears.com)

      BCS hope still alive  Nov 17, 2009
    Last year's Orange Bowl between Virginia Tech and Cincinnati was the lowest-rated BCS game ever. The 2008 game between Wake Forest and Louisville didn't fare much better. (Daily Collegian, PA)

    Oates, Clark and Knotts featured in MSU lecture  Nov 17, 2009
    Clark, who lives in Virginia, received his juris doctorate from the University of Kentucky College of Law. He received his master's of law in Patent and Trade Regulation Law from the George Washington University National Law Center in Washington, D.C. Clark's practice focuses on high technology matters and intellectual property law (patent, trademark and copyright) in the United States and abroad. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)

    Campa Named BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Week  Nov 17, 2009
    WEEKLY HONOR ROLL Mardy Gilyard, WR, Cincinnati -- Had 142 all-purpose yards, including 98 yards on kickoff returns, in a 24-21 win against West Virginia. Isaiah Pead, RB, Cincinnati -- Had 18 carries for a career-high 175 yards and a touchdown in a 24-21 win against West Virginia. (Uoflsports.com)

    Kragthorpe, Players Preview Saturday's Game at USF  Nov 17, 2009
    The Series - U of L and West Virginia The Cardinals and Bulls will meet for just the seventh time in school history when the two teams square off on Saturday with the series tied at 3-3. Under head coach , the Cardinals are 1-1 after a 24-20 win over the 14th-ranked Bulls at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium last season. (Uoflsports.com)

    Notre Dame To Host Green Bay In NCAA First Round On Thursday  Nov 17, 2009
    Virginia is the No. 2 seed, while Wake Forest is the third seed. Only the top 16 teams in the field of 48 are seeded and those squads received a first-round bye. (Und.com)

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