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Classics Prof. Jenny Clay said she sensed “genuine interest and excitement” about the classics. Capitalizing on this excitement, Clay recruited community member, writer and publisher Katherine McNamara to the Virginia Friends of the Classics steering...
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“There’s obviously some swelling, we’re waiting for it to go down,” Bennett said. “It’s not an ideal situation, but if there’s two positives about it, it’s first and foremost how tough Joe is … and [also] it’s on his non-shooting hand.” The lack of...
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Free Tibet supporter Shaokyi Amdo of Virginia shouts as she holds a Tibetan flag during a protest outside the White House, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, in Washington. They are protesting the upcoming visit of Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping, the country's... View Photo »
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Given George Allen's record of increasing state spending by 45 percent as Virginia's governor and helping turn a record surplus into a record deficit as a U.S. senator, it's no wonder Del. Bob Marshall believes he can beat Allen in a Republican primary
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Shepherd said the personhood bill, like previous bills in Virginia and other states mandating ultrasounds or waiting periods for women considering abortions, is part of a broad conservative effort to “incrementally … chip away at abortion rights.” ...
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“Even though it really hasn’t reared its ugly head in the early season practices, we’re just going to assume it’s an issue and spend a lot of extra time on it,” Starsia said. Once again, the Cavaliers faces some serious competition to qualify for the...
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Stacked with both power hitters and elite pitchers, the squad looks like the best Virginia has seen in years. The Cavaliers (4-0) plowed through the East Carolina Pirate Classic this past weekend, out-scoring their four opponents 29-5. Coach Eileen...
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Off road racer Alan Woodson from Carlottesville, Virginia gets some air at the 6th annual King of the Hammers run in Johnson Valley, California February 10, 2012. A hundred and thirty six racers tried to complete the 156 mile off road and rock crawl... View Photo »
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It's great to return to ACC competition with Clemson today and Virginia on Saturday. We used today to get back into racing shape because most of our team hasn't competed in a meet since before exams ... We are certainly off the times we did in the Nike Cup but that is somewhat to be expected and we will...
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Syracuse University's Whitman School of Management has been training comptrollers—accountants within the Department of Defense tasked with managing spending—since 1952. The National Defense Executive M.B.A. program at George Mason University in...
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A Virginia congressman asked a cheap ray ban sunglasses federal panel Friday to reject a design for a memorial honoring President Dwight D. Eisenhower in Washington, saying the World War II general's family objects to it. Last month, ray ban sale The...
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Off road racer Alan Woodson from Carlottesville, Virginia gets some air at the 6th annual King of the Hammers run in Johnson Valley, California February 10, 2012. A hundred and thirty six racers tried to complete the 156 mile off road and rock crawl course within a 14-hour time limit;...
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CHAPEL HILL, NC - FEBRUARY 11: Coach Tony Bennett of the Virginia Cavaliers directs his team against the North Carolina Tar Heels during play at the Dean Smith Center on February 11, 2012 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. North Carolina won 70-52.
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CHAPEL HILL, NC - FEBRUARY 11: Darion Atkins #32 of the Virginia Cavaliers blocks a shot by Reggie Bullock #35 of the North Carolina Tar Heels during play at the Dean Smith Center on February 11, 2012 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. North Carolina won 70-52.
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CHAPEL HILL, NC - FEBRUARY 11: Sammy Zeglinski #13 of the Virginia Cavaliers skids down the baseline after being knocked down against by the North Carolina Tar Heels during play at the Dean Smith Center on February 11, 2012 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. North Carolina won 70-52.
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CHAPEL HILL, NC - FEBRUARY 11: Darion Atkins #32 of the Virginia Cavaliers reacts after a turnover against the North Carolina Tar Heels during play at the Dean Smith Center on February 11, 2012 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. North Carolina won 70-52.
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CHAPEL HILL, NC - FEBRUARY 11: Jontel Evans #1 of the Virginia Cavaliers drives past Kendall Marshall #5 of the North Carolina Tar Heels during play at the Dean Smith Center on February 11, 2012 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
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CHAPEL HILL, NC - FEBRUARY 11: Malcolm Brogdon #22 of the Virginia Cavaliers launches a 3-point shot against the North Carolina Tar Heels during play at the Dean Smith Center on February 11, 2012 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
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Virginia's Mike Scott (23) dunks over North Carolina's James Michael McAdoo during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C. , Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. North Carolina won 70-52.
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Virginia coach Tony Bennett reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C. , Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. North Carolina won 70-52.
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North Carolina's Harrison Barnes drives between Virginia's Darion Atkins (32) and Malcolm Brogdon (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C. , Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. North Carolina won 70-52.
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North Carolina's Tyler Zeller (44) is guarded by Virginia's Darion Atkins during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C. , Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012.
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North Carolina's John Henson (31) and Virginia's Darion Atkins (32) reach for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C. , Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012.
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North Carolina's John Henson (31) is pressured by Virginia's Mike Scott (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C. , Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. North Carolina won 70-52.
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North Carolina's Tyler Zeller (44) shoots over Virginia's Mike Scott (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C. , Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. North Carolina won 70-52.
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North Carolina's Harrison Barnes, center, struggles for possession with Virginia's Joe Harris, left, and Mike Scott (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C. , Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. North Carolina won 70-52. Virginia's Sammy Zeglinski (13)...
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North Carolina's Kendall Marshall (5) and Virginia's Joe Harris (12) struggle for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C. , Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012.
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Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell speaks during an address to the 39th Conservative Political Action Committee February 10, 2012 in Washington, DC.
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RESTON, VA - FEBRUARY 10: Led by Virginia Gov. Robert McDonnell (R), Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney (L) arrives for an address to the Northern Virginia Technology Council and the Consumer Electronics Association during a breakfast February...
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WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 10: Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell steps through a spotlight while delivering remarks to the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Marriott Wardman Park February 10, 2012 in Washington, DC. Thousands of conservative activists are attending the...
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A heron sits on ice on a Virginia Water lake in Surrey in southern England February 10, 2012. Snow fell in many areas of England and Wales overnight amid weather warnings for ice and snow, local media reported.
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Ice partially covers a frozen Virginia Water lake in Surrey southern England February 10, 2012. Snow fell in many areas of England and Wales overnight amid weather warnings for ice and snow, local media reported.
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A man walks through a snow covered Virginia Water park in Surrey southern England February 10, 2012. Snow fell in many areas of England and Wales overnight amid weather warnings for ice and snow, local media reported.
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Virginia Gov. Robert McDonnell addresses the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington, Friday, Feb. 10, 2012.
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Virginia Gov. Robert McDonnell is bathed in red, white and blue stage lighting as he addresses the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington, Friday, Feb. 10, 2012.
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Virginia Gov. Robert McDonnell waits to address the Northern Virginia Technology Council - Consumer Electronics Presidential Series breakfast in Reston, Va. ,Friday, Feb. 10, 2012.
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Off road racer Alan Woodson from Carlottesville, Virginia gets some air at the 6th annual King of the Hammers run in Johnson Valley, California February 10, 2012. A hundred and thirty six racers tried to complete the 156 mile off road and rock crawl course within a 14-hour time limit;...
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