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Return of Dorm Rules Would Increase Student Safety
Why did the mysterious disappearance of VCU college freshman Taylor Behl have to end so sadly? The beautiful young face in the newspaper pictures should have returned safely to her dorm room. Her story should have continued with a college … Continue reading
And That, Virginia, is Why Tim Kaine is Governor
Drawing simplistic political conclusions from election results appears to be an ingrained habit of the Virginian Pilot editorial staff. A scant 12 hours after the polls closed the newspaper proclaimed the Kaine gubernatorial win to be a validation of the … Continue reading
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Congestion Tolls – A Terrible Idea
The new “congestion toll” study proposed by VDOT is a good reason to clean house. And the Commonwealth of Virginia needs to use a big broom to sweep this malfunctioning agency clean. The theory is to price tolls based on … Continue reading
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Do You Know What it Means to Miss New Orleans?
It has been a long time. The sights and sounds of New Orleans had been relegated to the back room of a full middle aged mind. It took a heart wrenching performance by Aaron Neville to bring the memories rushing … Continue reading
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New Orleans – A City Abandonded by the Federal Government
If this were a disaster in a third world country we would immediately begin to see cargo planes from the United States arriving with food, water, and medical supplies. Where are the C-5A’s that should be arriving in New Orleans? … Continue reading
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Great Genealogical Collection at Cincinnati – Hamilton County Library
There are definite pros and cons to an offspring’s college career. Out of state tuition charges can cause one to shed crocodile tears each time a check is written. But sometimes there are unexpected bonuses. Our child’s four years at … Continue reading
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For Virginia Research – Choose Richmond & The Library of Virginia
Just about everyone who descends from a Southern family can claim Virginia roots. The English Colony that began with Jamestown in 1607 is now a flourishing Commonwealth approaching its 400th birthday. As a salute to your Virginia heritage, who not … Continue reading
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Let’s Elect a Woman President
Its time for a woman President. After all, the current class of political men don’t seem capable of handling the task. The entire governing scene in Washington has digressed into a partisan propaganda battle. Whatever has happened to the constitutional … Continue reading
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Daylight Savings Time Extension is Fabulous
After years of bad legislation the fact that Congress has passed an energy bill that includes a four week extension of Daylight Savings Time is very welcome news. Daylight Savings Time is a wonderful invention of modern times. Who but … Continue reading
Research in Washington Should Include DAR Library
Most Americans have some familiarity with Constitution Hall. But how many individuals are aware that a fabulous genealogical library lies in DAR’s stately headquarters building? Open to the general public for the meager charge of $6 per day, the DAR … Continue reading
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