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News Article For: January 2008

Daily Grind at Heritage Hunt Village Plaza


Heritage Hunt Village

Daily Grind at Heritage Hunt Village Plaza 

BristowEnews.com met with Kevin Schlagel owner of the “Daily Grind,” which is a coffee house and café located at Heritage Hunt Village Plaza, a new shopping and office center located across from the Heritage Hunt retirement community.  The Daily Grind has been open since August of 2006 but has not received the projected traffic volume even with the newly opened Heathcote Boulevard in August of 2007.  The Heathcote Boulevard opening connects Route 29 to Haymarket via Catharpin Road and avoids crossing the railroad tracks that run thru Gainesville has brought some increased traffic but now the volume is flat for many business owners.


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Published Date: 2008-01-30 06:05:30

News Section: Business,
Photos: Heritage Hunt Village Plaza, Heritage Hunt Village Plaza,

Celebrate African American History Month


“America’s Story from America’s Library”

Exploring and celebrating African American History is easy with the computer age. BristowEnews.com has visited some of the vast collections and 500 miles of book shelves found at the Library of Congress without leaving Bristow!  Check out their new “Kid and Family” web site, and bookmark the section called “America’s Story from America’s Library.”  The web site address is:  http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi  


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Published Date: 2008-01-30 06:02:50

News Section: Holidays 2008,

Lt. Governor Bill Bolling Schedule


Lieutenant Govenor Bill Bolling Public Schedule from January 30, 2008 - February 2, 2008 


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Published Date: 2008-01-30 06:00:00

News Section: Politics,

Cloverfield Movie Review


CloverField

Cloverfield is the new blockbuster movie directed by J.J. Abrams, and although it seems like another movie relying on viral marketing a la Snakes On A Plane, it actually can be considered a legitimately entertaining movie. It attempts to revolutionize the tired monster movie genre and infuses it with a new POV along with genuinely likable characters and an interesting monster.


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Published Date: 2008-01-30 05:00:00

News Section: Entertainment,

Catholic Schools Week


"Catholic schools provide hugely consequential oases of impact and hope. Their value is – literally and figuratively – beyond measure." – The late Malcolm Forbes, "What Big Cities Owe to Catholic Schools"

 


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Published Date: 2008-01-30 04:00:00

News Section: Education,

Prince William County–Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce


(Re-Post)

Prince William County - Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce February 2008 Event Schedule


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Published Date: 2008-01-30 02:00:00

News Section: Business,

Pope John Paul the Great Catholic High School Open House


Sister Mary Jordan With Family

Sister Mary Jordan Hoover, O.P., Principal of Pope John Paul the Great Catholic High School met with prospective students at All Saints Catholic School in Manassas, Virginia on Saturday, January 12th from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m..  Sister Mary Jordan Hoover gave a presentation and spoke to families about the school which is scheduled to open in August of 2008.  Pope John Paul the Great Catholic High School is currently under construction and is located east of Dumfries on a forty acre campus.


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Published Date: 2008-01-23 06:00:00

News Section: Education,
Photos: Pope John Paul the Great Catholic High School, Pope John Paul High School,

March for Life


March for Life

Like the gestation of the unborn child in the womb, the March for Life has continued to grow since its inception in 1974 based upon the life principals found in the Declaration of Independence:  “We hold these truths to be self-evident: That all human beings are created equal and are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, among which is the right to life.”


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Published Date: 2008-01-23 05:45:00

News Section: Local News,

Bolling Remarks at Living the Dream Mass Meeting


 Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling

Lieutenant Governor Bolling’s remarks to 30th Annual Living the Dream Mass Meeting observing Martin Luther King Jr. Day (As prepared)


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Published Date: 2008-01-23 05:00:00

News Section: Politics,
Photos: Lt. Gov. Bolling,

Martin Luther King Jr.


As most of you probably know, the United Sates celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. by closing schools and offices all across the country. But why do we celebrate his many accomplishments? Michael Luther King, Jr., was born on January 15, 1929. He later then changed his name to Martin. Martin grew up in Georgia, where he attended segregated public schools; he soon graduated from high school at the age of fifteen. He also received the Bachelor of Arts degree in 1948 from Morehouse College. 


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Published Date: 2008-01-23 04:00:00

News Section: Holidays 2008,

NOVEC Seeks Contributions for Home Heating Assistance Program


NOVEC 25th Logo

NORTHERN VIRGINIA—The Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative is asking its customer-owners and Washington, D.C., area residents to donate money to its home heating assistance program, Operation Round Up.  ORU helps thousands of disadvantaged people in Northern Virginia pay their heating bills.As of January 1, 2008, ORU had given $29,000 to six county and social service organizations that provide energy assistance. “With our neighbors’ help, we’re trying to increase that donation to $50,000 for this heating season,” says Donna Snellings, NOVEC’s ORU administrator.


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Published Date: 2008-01-23 03:00:00

News Section: Local Community Announcements,
Photos: Novec Logo,

Bolling Statement On Romney's Victory


“Governor Romney’s vision for economic strength in America and conservative change in Washington clearly resonated with voters in Michigan.  Governor Romney won among Republicans, conservatives and evangelical voters.  However, this is just the beginning and he will take this momentum on to Nevada, South Carolina and Florida.

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Published Date: 2008-01-23 02:00:00

News Section: Politics,

Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling Weekly Schedule


Lt. Governor Bill Bolling Weekly Schedule from January 19 - January 26, 2008

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Published Date: 2008-01-23 01:00:00

News Section: Politics,

Service Authority Celebrates 25th Anniversary


 Service Authority Logo

Unveiling of the new Service Authority (SA) Logo 

The Prince William County Service Authority (SA) celebrated its 25th Anniversary.

The organization was founded in 1983 by the Prince William County Board of Supervisors. Its sole mission is to provide quality drinking water to local residents.  Fast forward twenty five years later the SA is upgrading its H.L. Mooney Water Reclamation Facility located in Occoquan, Virginia. It has been a truly remarkable journey for the Prince William County Service Authority.


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Published Date: 2008-01-16 05:45:00

News Section: Top Headline,
Photos: Steve Danziger, Dean E. Dickey , Janice Carr, Service Authority Logo,

Prince William Fitness and Wellness Center


PWC Hospital Wellness Center

Prince William Hospital Wellness Center 10th Anniversary 

Today marks the 10th Anniversary of the Prince William Fitness and Wellness Center.  Current members and potential members toured the facility which included refreshments and door prices in addition to free blood pressure checks, body fat, glucose screenings, and an assortment of other health analysis offered by the wellness center.


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Published Date: 2008-01-16 05:32:00

News Section: Health,
Photos: PW Hospital Wellness Center 03, PW Hospital Wellness Center 02, PWC Wellness Center ,

Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling 2008 Legislative Agenda


Lt. Governor State Seal

“I am pleased to release my Legislative Agenda for 2008,” Lieutenant Governor Bolling said.  “This agenda continues my effort to focus attention on the issues that matter most to Virginia’s families, and recommend solutions to the challenges we face that are consistent with our conservative principles, philosophies and values.”

 


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Published Date: 2008-01-16 05:00:00

News Section: Politics,
Photos: Lt. Governor State Seal,

Bolling Publc Schedule from Jan 12- 19


Lt. Governor Bil Bolling Schedule for the week of January 12 - January 19, 2008.

 

 


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Published Date: 2008-01-16 04:00:00

News Section: Politics,

Osbourn Park High School Students Learn Networking Skills from PWC–GM Chamber Members


Cheri Arnaiz, Vice President of Marketing for Virginia Systems, Inc.

 

Cheri Arnaiz, Vice President of Marketing for Virginia Systems, Inc. (VASI) interacts with Osbourn Park High School business students at the FBLA Speed Networking event held on January 8th and 9th. The event is organized with help from the Prince William County–Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce’s Education Committee. Photos: PWC Greater Manasssa,Chamber of Commerce.

 

 

 

 

 

Manassas, VA—“I used to think networking was a big joke,” Denyse Carroll of Micron Technology Virginia told students at the Speed Networking event held at Osbourn Park High School in Manassas on January 8th and 9th. “Until I joined the Chamber and started actually doing it. I’ve gotten real results—from raising money for my program to recruiting volunteers for National Young Readers Day.” 


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Published Date: 2008-01-16 03:00:00

News Section: Education,
Photos: PWC-GM-Chamber of Commerce, Prince William County-GM,

HB 20 sponsored by Delegate Scott Lingamfelter


 

Lieutenant Governor Bolling today sent the below and attached letter to Republican members of the General Assembly expressing his support for HB 20 sponsored by Delegate Scott Lingamfelter and encouraging legislators to support the legislationThis legislation would enact political party registration in Virginia. Lieutenant Governor Bolling has also added HB 20 to his Legislative Agenda.


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Published Date: 2008-01-16 02:00:00

News Section: Politics,
Photos: Lt. Governor State Seal,

Statement of Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling on Governor Kaine’s State of the Commonwealth Address


 

“We cannot build our budget on a foundation that includes excessive spending and seeks to pay for it by raiding the state’s savings account, diverting money away from needed transportation projects, overly optimistic revenue projections and the excessive use of debt.  That is a formula for disaster.”

 

 


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Published Date: 2008-01-16 01:00:00

News Section: Politics,
Photos: Lt. Governor State Seal,

Giving circle of Hope Award over $50,000 to Twelve Local Organization


GCHope

Giving Circle of Hope is a non-profit organization based in Northern Virginia will be awarding over $50,00 to twelve nonprofit organizations.


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Published Date: 2008-01-09 06:14:59

News Section: Bristow Communities,
Photos: Hope Award,

Mark Forrest, Renowed International Irish Tenor


Mark Forrest

World renowed Irish Tenor, Mark Forrest performs live at the Battlefield High School, Haymarket Virginia.


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Published Date: 2008-01-09 06:00:00

News Section: Local News,
Photos: Mark Forrest Concert 2007C, Mark Forrest Concert 2007B, Mark Forrest Concert 2007,

Lieutenant Governor Bolling’s Public


Lt. Governor Bill Bolling

Weekly Schedule for Lt. Governor 100IdeasVA schedule for the week of January 9 - 12, 2008.


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Published Date: 2008-01-09 00:00:00

News Section: Politics,
Photos: Lt. Governor State Seal,

Lieutenant Governor Bolling outlines Republican concerns about the Governor’s budget recommendations


Lt. Governor Bill Bolling

Editor's Note:

This article was orginally printed in the Sunday, Richmond Times-Dispatch. Printed with permission from the Lt. Governor of Virginia.

 


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Published Date: 2008-01-09 00:00:00

News Section: Politics,
Photos: Bill Bolling,

Lt. Governor Bill Bolling Encourages Repeal of Abusive Driver Fees


 Lt. Governor State Seal

Lt. Governor Bill Bolling today sent via mail the attached and below letter to Republican members and members-elect of the General Assembly outlining his support for a full repeal of the abusive driver fees and encouraging Republican lawmakers to support full repeal as well.


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Published Date: 2008-01-09 00:00:00

News Section: Politics,

PWC GM January Events


PWC GM

Prince William County Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce January 2008 schedule. Please contact Laurel Vaughan at lvaughan@pwcgmcc.org.

 


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Published Date: 2008-01-02 16:33:21

News Section: Local Community Announcements,
Photos: PWC GM ,

Former NOVEC customers entititled for refunds


Novec

NORTHERN VIRGINIA – The Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative wants to return money to more than 60,000 former Cooperative members through its CashBack program.  CashBack returns profit margin funds based on the financial health of the Cooperative to NOVEC customer-owners each year.


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Published Date: 2008-01-02 16:10:04

News Section: Local Community Announcements,
Photos: Novec,

Django HowTos


This page is currently under construction. Stay tune for technical guidance in installing and configuring Django.

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Published Date: 2008-01-02 14:40:11

News Section: Django,

Yule Log Cake


Yule Log Cake

 While a Yule Log Cake looks elaborate, it is really made with very few ingredients, but requires some time and patience for the making.  Once you have tried a recipe that works for you, you will want to make it every year.

 


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Published Date: 2008-01-02 09:49:34

News Section: Food and Recipes,
Photos: Yule Log Cake 8,

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