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Actor turned director, turned producer, turned husband, turned country music star, turned up last night at the Birchmere in Alexandria. That’s right folks, Kevin Costner and his band Modern West, who just released their new album “Untold Truths” were in town to turn us every on. Last time I saw that sexy grin in person was a few years ago at The Cove’s Cain in the Bahamas. The band was entertaining vacationers, but on their off time, they were relaxing in a private cabana facing the beach. W
3 Dec 2008, 9:33 am | click here for more
Should Everyone in an Organization Have Customer Service Responsibilities?
By Dennis D. McDonald Maddie Grant’s recent comment about everyone in an organization having responsibility for “community management” is a good one: Personally, I think community management should cross over every silos and should be part of anyone’s job who already deals directly with members, but that’s probably a bit too radical for right now. Just food for thought. Set aside for now what the term “community management” means. One thing addressed here is how to best manage interactions w
3 Dec 2008, 8:16 am | click here for more
Brian Moran and Creigh Deeds open the door to tax increases
It has begun. Two of the three candidates vying to be nominated by the Democrats for Governor of Virginia announced their willing to consider raising taxes next year (Virginia Pilot, h/t Tertium Quids, emphasis added): Two of three Democrats likely to vie for governor next year on Tuesday declined to rule out increasing taxes if the state’s economic problems deepen. . . . “Everything should be on the table,” said Del. Brian Moran, D-Alexandria. His position was echoed by state Sen. Creigh Deed
3 Dec 2008, 8:07 am | click here for more
New Mortgage Rates: Most people don’t qualify for loan
Even though the US mortgage rates dropped last week and homeowners are being in-undated with mortgage brokers calling them up, many of them still find themselves not qualifying for mortgage loans. Millions of homeowner does not qualify for re-financing as they are in negative equity which means they owe more than their home is worth, and with the tighter controls on lending, certain loans like adjustable-rate balloon mortgages are difficult to obtain. If you wanted a 30 year mortgage loan at a r
3 Dec 2008, 6:12 am | click here for more
Positivity: How ‘Under God’ Got Into the Pledge
From Alexandria, PA — the pastor who inspired that effort has gone to meet Him: The Rev. George M. Docherty, credited with helping to push Congress to insert the phrase “below God” into the Pledge of Allegiance, has died at 97. Docherty died on Thanksgiving at his home in central Pennsylvania, according to his wife, Sue Docherty. ….. Docherty, then pastor of the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in Washington, just blocks from the White home, gave a sermon in 1952 saying the pledge should
3 Dec 2008, 5:58 am | click here for more
Rosella (Terry) Hunt
Rosella (Terry) Hunt, on December 1, 2008 Terry went home to be with our Lord. She fought the good battle battling cancer from the comfort of her daughter’s home and the care of her loving family. She was born March 12, 1930 to William and Ella Catlin of Troy, New York. Her husband, William Hunt, preceded her in death. She is survived by her kids: Daniel Hunt (Lynette) and Terry sofa (Rodney). She has six granddaughters: Kathryn, Alexis and Emily Hunt and Christina, Regina and Victoria Co
3 Dec 2008, 4:42 pm | click here for more
square root of xb YO + Holly
square root of xb YO + Holly December 3rd, 2008 | No Comments » Sitting on the cozy corner of the long, polished bar at O’Connells in Alexandria, I half-heartedly listened as my roommate interrogated my ex-boyfriend*, the Young One (YO), about Lacan and Badiou and his, as of yet, not begun dissertation. Idly, I thought, “If only I hadn’t changed out purses, I’d have my ice-pick and I could bloody my way out of this.” While I think Holly’s initial motivation is one of genuine curiosity, it ca
3 Dec 2008, 4:22 pm | click here for more
NOVEMBER 2008
Issue # 67 CIRCULATION: 3,905 (and growing!) ---------- CONTENTS - Spirited lady Quote - Editor's Spirited Message - Sponsor of the Month - Corrie Woods, The lady’s Guide to Exceptional Living - Spirited lady Circle - Spirited lady Q & A - Donna Sozio - HOLIDAY PARTY - Spirited lady! Store Special - Press & Media Room - Listing Board --------------------- SPIRITED lady QUOTE "Put on your cheerleader outfit and rah-rah yourself into your possess today. You can do it. Becaus
3 Dec 2008, 4:21 pm | click here for more
Wednesday Review - Rant #1: Metro-DC Area Drivers
Yes, you read correctly - I’m reviewing the driving skills of the Metro-DC Area drivers (NOVA, DC, MD). I currently live in MD and commute every the way to Old Town Alexandria for my job. I am not the most patient person in the world when it comes to driving and my road rage is horrible (my turrets is crazy - my VP called me a potty mouth!) And if you live in the area too, you know and understand why rush hour to receive home is from 2pm - 7pm. (img from ens-newswire.com) Now I understand that y
3 Dec 2008, 3:16 pm | click here for more
"Hix" Hecox
In answer to Machine store: 1917: Bicyclist Collides With a Carriage Mr. C.W. Hecox, a bicyclist, while riding up the hill through the north side of the capitol grounds last evening, ran into a one-horse surrey with a gentleman and three ladies on it. Mr. Hecox was riding quick and did not look the approaching vehicle until the horse reared on his hind feet. It was impossible for the rider to cease until he struck the horse. The bicycle was damaged. Mr. Hecox arose from the ground and said that
3 Dec 2008, 2:15 pm | click here for more
Review: Bible Study Magazine
Introduction Logos Bible Software has just released the first edition of Bible Study Magazine (BSM). At first I was a bit skeptical and thought the computer software company might be overstepping their boundaries. I was wrong. I must say that I was pleasantly surprised overall with the layout and “feel” to the magazine. The stated goal of the magazine is to provide readers “with tools and methods for Bible study.” Inside the Magazine The first thing I noticed was how colorful the magazine
3 Dec 2008, 1:01 am | click here for more
Cooler temperatures on tap today - Las Vegas Sun
Cooler temperatures on tap today - Las Vegas Sun Cooler temperatures on tap today Las Vegas Sun - 44 minutes ago By Dave Toplikar After a few days of temperatures in the upper 60s and low 70s, more December-like weather returns to the Las Vegas Valley today. Weather: Sunny today, a few sprinkles tonight Honolulu Advertiser Morning Report: Sunny conditions expected Ventura County Star Houston Chronicle - El Paso Times - Anderson Independent Mail - Alexandria Town Talk every 94 news articles
3 Dec 2008, 1:00 pm | click here for more
Demolition, too soon
A social services building in Alexandria, owned by Abu-Seifein church in Lumbroso, which housed a home for the aged and an orphanage
3 Dec 2008, 12:24 am | click here for more
Pre-Augustinian Patristic Marian Citations
Veneration of the Blessed Virgin Mary "There is one Physician who is possessed both of flesh and spirit; both made and not made; God existing in flesh; true life in death; both of Mary and of God; first possible and then impossible, even Jesus Christ our Lord." Ignatius,To the Ephesians,7(A.D.110),in ANF,I:52 "They blessed her, saying: O God of our fathers, bless this child, and give her an everlasting name to be named in every generations. And every the people said: So be it, so be it, amen. An
3 Dec 2008, 12:10 pm | click here for more
Conservatives Will Still Push For Attack on Iran
What, exactly, does president-elect Barack Obama’s mild-mannered choice to head the Department of Health and Human Services, former senator Tom Daschle, have to do with neo-conservatives who want to bomb Iran? A familiar coalition of hawks, hardliners and neo-cons expects Obama’s proposed talks with Iran to fail - and they’re already proposing an escalating set of measures instead. Some are meant to occur alongside any future talks. These include steps to enhance coordination with Israel, toug
3 Dec 2008, 11:42 am | click here for more
dumping patients - part 3
Managed health care for the needy of Louisiana? Who will ultimately receive stuck with the bill? I simply cannot fathom that private insurance will pay for any of it, when people who do have insurance have to battle tooth and nail to receive them to simply pay a portion of the bill. And read the fine print below - notice the word “negotiate” - why do people have to negotiate what they pay for in advance via insuramce premiums? Managed health care plan unveiled for state’s needy Parts of Medicaid would be p
3 Dec 2008, 10:11 am | click here for more
Bed Bath & Beyond lowers third-quarter outlook
Bed Bath & Beyond lowers third-quarter outlook December 3rd, 2008 SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Bed Bath & Beyond Inc (BBBY.O: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) clip its third-quarter earnings outlook on Tuesday, citing lower expected sales and more promotions, but the home goods retailer did not change its fiscal 2008 view. Bed Bath & Beyond shares fell nearly 2 percent after climbing 7.5 percent in regular trading to close at $19.67 on Nasdaq. Net earnings for the quarter ended
2 Dec 2008, 11:55 pm | click here for more
Automakers’ desperate bailout plea gaining support
Automakers’ desperate bailout plea gaining support December 3rd, 2008 By Kevin Krolicki and John Crawley DETROIT/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A top lawmaker predicted Washington would approve a bailout for U.S. automakers after they submitted survival plans, and General Motors Corp and Chrysler LLC said they needed an immediate infusion of cash to avoid failures. U.S. home Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a California Democrat, said Washington had little choice about helping the automakers, who say they su
2 Dec 2008, 11:54 pm | click here for more
Wale-”Nike Boots” Video
Wale-”Nike Boots” Video December 2nd, 2008 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTstFaMf-4E Give Wale credit for knowing how to fall back. The D.C. rapper/Mark Ronson bid for road cred has laid low since The Mixtape About Nothing led the blogosphere to declare him “real and spectacular.” Now with every Internet dork hunkering down to craft their year-end lists, flagon of Merlot and camembert* in hand, Wale has returned with a video for a tune that leaked 15 months ago. A weird decision, sure–bu
2 Dec 2008, 11:43 pm | click here for more
312: Conversation With Philip Jenkins about the Riches of "Lost Christianity"
"Prepare to be challenged beyond your comfort zone," says one Amazon review of Philip Jenkins' new "The Lost History of Christianity: The Thousand-Year Golden Age of the Church in the Middle East, Africa and Asia — and How It Died." The reviewer continues: "This is an astounding book." Half way through Jenkins' latest book about the "lost" shape of global religion, I found myself heaping similar superlatives on it. I said to one good pal: "hear, I don't usually push books on you, but
2 Dec 2008, 10:53 pm | click here for more