Galaxy's Arena earns 2nd MLS Coach of the Year Nov 12, 2009
Arena, 58, has enjoyed a glittering coaching career that started with a 17-year run as the boss at the University of Virginia. He has coached three MLS teams, D.C. (1996-98), New York (2006-07) and Los Angeles (2008-09). (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Danvers veterans honored at library Nov 12, 2009
They then sought interns, and found them in Jessie Tonry, a senior at the University of Virginia, and Peter Matchak, of Danvers who was enrolled in a GIS program at Salem State College. These two began the pilot project at the High Street Cemetery in April. (Danvers Herald, MA)
• Mitchell Robert Leslie Nov 12, 2009
Mitchell Robert Leslie, 42, most recently of Mineral, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, at University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville after a lifelong battle with congenital heart disease. Mitchell was born July 13, 1967, in Prince Georges County, Md. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Sizing up the left-handed starter prospects Nov 12, 2009
The former University of Virginia standout isnt going to blow anybody away on the mound, but his excellent pitchability and command of a four-pitch repertoire could give him a chance to contribute at the next level. Kiker could help the Rangers soon. (Texas, TheInsiders.com)
A mother's guide to drinking Nov 11, 2009
You don't have to travel far to find somebody whose young nephew or daughter died after consuming too much alcohol, and not always behind the wheel of their daddy's SUV. At the University of Virginia, students participate in a ritual known as Fourth-year Fifths: In the span of a few hours' time, seniors drink a fifth of liquor, equivalent to 17 shots, to celebrate the final home football game. According to various online reports, 20 students have died since the ritual started in the 1980s. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Women's Tennis Nov 11, 2009
University of Virginia Invitational. 01/16/10. (Utahutes.com)
Engineers image nanostructure of a solid acid catalyst and boost its catalytic activity Nov 10, 2009
The Lehigh-Rice team also collaborates closely with Matthew Neurock, a professor of chemical engineering and an expert in computational and theoretical catalysis at the University of Virginia. Neurock is a co-PI on the NSF-NIRT project. (EurekAlert!)
Maryland Rallies to Beat Virginia, 3-2 in Overtime, in ACC Field Hockey Championship Nov 9, 2009
- Top-seeded Maryland scored three unanswered goals, including the game-winner in overtime, to beat third-seeded Virginia, 3-2, in the 2009 Atlantic Coast Conference Field Hockey Championship at the University of Virginia Turf Field in Charlottesville, Va. The league title is the second straight for the Terrapins and eighth overall. (Theacc.com)
When the Berlin Wall came down Nov 9, 2009
" Rarely, though, does history come so neatly packaged. The truth is that the fall of the wall was only one moment in a series of events that shook Central and Eastern Europe and rattled the rest of the world. But it "is a wonderful symbol for the end of the cold war," says Melvyn Leffler, a University of Virginia historian and author of "For the Soul of Mankind: The United States, the Soviet Union, and the Cold War. " We can look back on it now without emotion. We can see the fall of the Berlin... (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Virginia and Maryland to Meet in ACC Field Hockey Championship Game Nov 8, 2009
Both Virginia and Maryland will be looking for the Atlantic Coast Conference s automatic qualifying bid for the 2009 NCAA Field Hockey National Tournament when the two teams meet in the ACC Field Hockey Championship Game on Sunday, November 8 at 12 p.m. at the University of Virginia Turf Field in Charlottesville, Va. The game will feature two of the nation s best teams and a combined seven All-ACC selections from 2009. (Theacc.com)
City Beat (5) Nov 8, 2009
Speaker Dr. Timothy Beatley, professor of sustainable communities at University of Virginia, presents examples of innovative green projects and policies adapted by cities in Europe and North America that could be implemented in Northeast Ohio. 216-231-4600. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Tar Heels Fall At ACC Championship Nov 7, 2009
"I want to congratulate the University of Virginia for playing so well in the semifinal today," said UNC coach , who has led her team to 16 ACC titles, most recently in 2007. "I'm disappointed with our team and the fact that we couldn't find a way to score a goal. I think we had plenty of opportunities to score, we just weren't able to find the back of the net today. "Fortunately, we live another day and we're excited to look forward to the NCAA Tournament. (Tarheelblue.com)
3 Northeastern weekend escapes Nov 7, 2009
Charlottesville may be best known as home to the University of Virginia, but much of the action revolves around the pedestrian mall, where a free-speech monument -- a massive slate wedge with chalk for passersby to scrawl their thoughts -- was just unveiled in front of City Hall. Our founding fathers would be proud. (CNN)
Maryland Outlasts Wake Forest, 3-2, in ACC Field Hockey Semifinal Nov 7, 2009
- Top-seeded Maryland withstood two second-half goals by Wake Forest to defeat the fourth-seeded Demon Deacons, 3-2, in the semifinals of the 2009 Atlantic Coast Conference Field Hockey Championship at the University of Virginia Turf Field in Charlottesville, Va. With the win, the Terrapins improve to 19-0 overall for the first time in school history and advance to the ACC Championship Game on Sunday, November 8. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Written out of the story Nov 7, 2009
"It's so difficult to carry out a write-in campaign, particularly on these electronic machines," says Larry Sabato, professor of political science at the University of Virginia. "People, even strong partisans, will be hesitant to do this.". (Salon)
Follow Friday: Political tweeting Nov 7, 2009
(Larry Sabato, University of Virginia political scientist). Called "probably the most quoted college professor in the land" by the Wall Street Journal, Sabato doesn't end up in the papers or on the Sunday talk shows just because he's willing -- he also knows his stuff. (CNN -- Tech)
Ten Races That Have Democrats Worried for 2010 Nov 6, 2009
As Larry Sabato, a political scientist at the University of Virginia, explains, " President Obama is proving in this election that he can't transfer popularity." What's more, historical patterns suggest that the party of a sitting President, especially one with dipping approval ratings, tends to get hurt in off-year congressional elections. At stake is nothing less than the Democratic majority in the House and the ability to ward off in the Senate not to mention executive control of many key... (Time.com)
Virginia AD Casts Ominous Cloud Over Groh's Future Nov 6, 2009
"The players are working hard every day to represent the University of Virginia. Fans have various options for how they spend their Saturday afternoons; we'd like for our fans to be in the stadium supporting our program." ... "Great man, great person, great coach, done a lot of great things for and at the University of Virginia," he said. (W-USA News, DC)
Deacons Stifle BC Comeback to Take 4-3 win in ACC Tourney Opening Round Nov 6, 2009
Wake Forest advances to the semifinal round and will take on top-seeded Maryland on Friday, November 6 at 4 p.m. at the University of Virginia TurfField. The game will be available on-demand through theACC.com following the match. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Teen Charged In Culpeper Va. Grocery Shooting Nov 6, 2009
Teen Charged In Culpeper Va. Search the District, Virginia and Maryland. (W-USA News, DC)
Great (Overlooked) Books -- A Symposium Nov 5, 2009
He was one of the prosecutors in the 1807 treason trial against Vice President Aaron Burr, was widely known for his literary prowess, and turned down Thomas Jefferson s offer to be the first president of the University of Virginia. Few men have accomplished so much, and few who have done so much are so forgotten. (The American Conservative)
Spaziani is handling things like an old pro Nov 5, 2009
The Naval Academy for seven seasons and the University of Virginia for eight. Canada beckoned, and he said, Why not. (Boston Globe)
Tar Heels Lead All-ACC Team With Five Nov 5, 2009
Tournament play opens Thursday at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. Fourth-seeded Wake Forest and fifth-seeded Boston College meet at 1 p.m., and third-seeded Virginia meets sixth-seeded Duke at 3:30. (Tarheelblue.com)
Creative Writing MFA program ranked number 24 of 25 in country Nov 5, 2009
With this ranking, UNCW was placed above other institutions such as Sarah Lawrence College, Boston University, Penn State, University of Virginia and 26 more. Adams commented that, in regards to the UNCW MFA program, "there is something equally important that is less easy to qualify/quantify, and that's the spirit of community found in every aspect of our undergraduate and graduate program.". (The Seahawk, NC)
Vast Right Arm Conspiracy? Study Suggests Handedness May Affect Body Perception Nov 5, 2009
Psychologists Sally A. Linkenauger, Jonathan Z. Bakdash, and Dennis R. Proffitt of the University of Virginia, along with Jessica K. Witt from Purdue University, and Jeanine K. Stefanucci from The College of William and Mary wanted to see if this difference in body maps leads to differences in how we perceive the length of our arms. For this study, volunteers were brought to the lab and estimated their perceived arm length and how far they could reach with their arms. (Science Daily)
Temple's woes might be over Nov 4, 2009
When Golden was named the team's 24th coach before the 2006 season, the University of Virginia defensive coordinator was confident that he could turn a team around that had not posted a winning record since 1990. After Jerry Berndt led the Owls to a 7-4 record that season, he won just three games the next two seasons and was replaced by Ron Dickerson. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Do digital diaries overload brains? Nov 4, 2009
Similarly, a 1993 study led by researchers at the University of Virginia found that undergraduate students who were asked to think about their reasons for choosing posters chose differently and reported less satisfaction than those who did not have to justify their choices. Since memories are not perfectly accurate depictions of situations and get fuzzier over time, they may be problematic in situations such as being a witness at a trial, Schwartz said. (CNN)
Learning with Content Nov 4, 2009
After publishing several more well-received scholarly books and articles, he received an endowed professorship and became chairman of the English department at the University of Virginia. 2009 City Journal. (The American Conservative)
Virginia Race Gives Republicans a Blueprint for Success Nov 3, 2009
"McDonnell ran as a moderate-conservative, not a hard conservative," says Larry Sabato, a political-science professor at the University of Virginia. "The GOP base was tolerant and let McDonnell shave off his rough edges. Will the GOP base let its candidates do that in 2010, or will the base insist on purity? If the former, more Republicans will win in 2010, and if the latter, fewer.". (Time.com)
Republicans eye Obama revenge... Nov 2, 2009
However, Republican victory in New Jersey and the swing state of Virginia, as well as possibly New York, would hand the beleaguered GOP an important morale boost, University of Virginia professor Larry Sabato said. "If the GOP should win both New Jersey and Virginia, then there will be a longer and more pro-Republican spin put on the off-off-year elections, and the commentary will last longer -- possibly enabling Republican candidate recruiters for 2010 to score some big catches," Sabato wrote... (The Drudge Report)
Volleyball Drops Heartbreaker to Virginia, 3-2 Nov 2, 2009
- Miami's posted a "20-20" performance with 21 kills and 23 digs on Sunday, but in the end it was the University of Virginia scrapping out a 3-2 win (25-18, 23-25, 22-25, 25-23, 15-10) in an ACC volleyball thriller at Memorial Gymnasium in Charlottesville, Va. For the Hurricanes, Sunday was supposed to be a match of retribution after dropping a tough 3-2 decision a year ago to the Cavaliers in Charlottesville. (Hurricanesports.com)
Brevard lawyer has a 'Legally Blonde' bond Nov 1, 2009
She still counts her sisters from Alpha Chi Omega at University of Virginia as some of her best friends. Her dog Cici is a 3-pound Chihuahua/Yorkshire terrier mix. (Florida Today)
Brevard lawyer has a 'Legally Blonde' bond Nov 1, 2009
She still counts her sisters from Alpha Chi Omega at University of Virginia as some of her best friends. Her dog Cici is a 3-pound Chihuahua/Yorkshire terrier mix. (Florida Today)
New King George plant outlines plans at opening Oct 31, 2009
Slabs produced yesterday, as visitors watched the process, are destined for a new dormitory at the University of Virginia. "It's nice to go to an open house, to see a business doing something," said Hunter Greenlaw, a local contractor who hoped to use the concrete panels in his projects. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
New Arena a Host Site for NCAA Tournament Oct 31, 2009
(University of Virginia, John Paul Jones Arena); Cincinnati, Ohio (Xavier University, Cintas Center); College Park, Md. (University of Maryland, Comcast Center); Columbus, Ohio (Ohio State University, St. John Arena); Durham, N.C. (Duke University, Cameron Indoor Stadium); Knoxville, Tenn. (autigers.com)
Travel QA: Streamlined AZ Oct 31, 2009
Q: Our 18-year-old granddaughter, who attends the University of Virginia, is coming for a five-day visit starting Dec. 17. My husband and I are elderly; he cannot walk long distances, and long drives (such as to the Grand Canyon) are out. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Softball Announces 2010 Schedule Oct 31, 2009
The University of Virginia Invitational in Charlottesville, Va. will feature matchups against Lehigh (Feb. (Und.com)
Are You a Racist? Take the Test and Find Out Oct 30, 2009
"It's become the biggest ever. It just ballooned beyond our wildest imagination," said Brian Nosek, a professor at the University of Virginia and one of three initial creators of the project. Mahzarin Banaji, of Harvard University, and Tony Greenwald of the University of Washington also created the first Implicit Association Tests, or IATs. (ABC News)
Fairfax County’s Sports Scene: Stephanie Campbell of Lee High School Proves Cheerleading is Its Own Competitive Sport Oct 30, 2009
She plans on applying to the University of Virginia, Duke University and Virginia Commonwealth University. Regardless of which school she attends, she says she hopes to major in biochemistry or neuroscience. (South County Chronicle, VA)
Epilepsy Drugs Could Treat Alzheimer's And Parkinson's Oct 30, 2009
21, 2006) Neurologists at the University of Virginia Health System are now testing two separate devices to treat epilepsy. Participants are being enrolled in a national, clinical trial of an implantable device. (Science Daily)
GW to Host Prospect Camp Nov. 7-8 Oct 30, 2009
Coaches from Georgetown University, University of Maryland, Mount St. Mary's University, George Mason University and the University of Virginia will be in attendance. . (Gwsports.com)
Empty nest, delayed Oct 30, 2009
To get a professional take on all this - not that my degree in sociology is insufficient to make me an expert - I chatted with Joseph Allen, professor of psychology and director of clinical training at the University of Virginia. He and his wife, Claudia Worrell Allen, are coauthors of a new book called Escaping the Endless Adolescence. (Boston Globe)
Researchers Rest Their Case: TV Consumption Predicts Opinions About Criminal Justice System Oct 30, 2009
Engineers at the University of Virginia have developed a new program, called web-cat, that allows police to easily access crime data online -- and. . (Science Daily)
Obama: Twelve months on, the star falls back to earth... Oct 30, 2009
" Meaning he, like many Americans, is not quite sure yet.A lot of things are in the pending tray in Washington. Pending is the economic recovery, for instance. While the signs of recovery seem to multiply almost daily, so do the warnings that this will be a largely jobless one, at least for the time being. The breaking of the 10,000 mark on the Dow Jones Industrial Average this month looks encouraging to economists, but it is galling to the almost one-in-ten Americans out of work.Pending also is... (The Drudge Report)
House foes are far apart Three Fredericksburg-area incumbents face challengers in House of Delegate races Oct 30, 2009
Occupation: Attorney Education: Law degree from the University of Virginia; bachelor's degree in business administration, University of Richmond, 1964. Most important issues: Jobs and the economy, and how to improve those in Virginia; and the state budget, a new one of which will be written in the upcoming session and is likely to involve more budget cuts. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Bob Woodland, 59, sense of justice put Atlantan in harm’s way Oct 29, 2009
He attended the University of Virginia, earning a bachelor s degree in 1975. Mr. Woodland then moved to Atlanta and worked for the U.S. Department of Labor. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
10 Minutes With Falcons RB Jason Snelling Oct 29, 2009
Thompson: If I remember correctly, you were having some problems with dizziness and migraines during your freshman year of college at the University of Virginia. Snelling: Oh yeah, I had to deal with migraines and the epilepsy from early on in my freshman year all the way to my sophomore year where I actually couldn't play. (DirtyBirdDigest.com)
Analysis: US Making Plans For Iran Nuke Strategy Oct 28, 2009
"The historical evidence would suggest that Iran is not a suicide state," he told a University of Virginia conference Oct. 5. "So it's my military belief that Iran can be deterred.". (CBS News)
American prof to teach Hindi in Mumbai Oct 28, 2009
He earned his BA from Southern Illinois University, his MA from the University of Virginia and his PhD from the University of California, Riverside. All his degrees were in English. (India Times, India)
Jail letters keep couple together Oct 28, 2009
One in five prosecutors opposed post-conviction DNA testing in 225 Innocence Project cases, a University of Virginia study found. Luckily, Dean's did not. (CNN)
Tom O'Brien Radio Show Quotes Oct 28, 2009
He was a part of our staff when we were at the University of Virginia so we got to know what type of person he was. great character guy, great teacher, great family guy. (StateFans.com)
Parents Of Missing College Coed Fear The Worst, Hope For The Best Oct 28, 2009
Harrington's parents said Tuesday on NBC's "Today" they are devoting all their energies to finding Morgan, who was last seen Oct. 17 outside a University of Virginia arena in Charlottesville, Va. Dan Harrington called his daughter's disappearance "a parent's worst nightmare.". (KWTX.com, TX)
Missing Va. Student's Parents: Daughter Is Crime Victim Oct 28, 2009
Morgan Dana Harrington's parents said Tuesday on NBC's "Today" they are devoting all their energies to finding their daughter, who was last seen Oct. 17 outside a University of Virginia arena in Charlottesville. Dan Harrington called his daughter's disappearance "a parent's worst nightmare.". (Fox News)
Parents of coed who vanished outside Metallica concert remain hopeful Oct 28, 2009
Morgan Dana Harrington s parents said on NBC s Today show they are devoting all of their energy to finding their daughter, who was last seen Oct. 17 outside a University of Virginia arena. Also Online. (KHOU.com, TX)
Tuition skyrockets: More banks are offering financial help now Oct 27, 2009
Students congregate on the campus of the University of Virginia. College tuition rose across all types of colleges again this year. (USA Today -- Money)
Obama: Is he Carter or Reagan? Oct 27, 2009
"With himself, there was a sense of a kind of national renewal in some ways that people have said has been true after the very difficult years of the Bush presidency," said Russell Riley, chair of the Miller Center's Presidential Oral History Program at the University of Virginia. Video: President Barack Nixon. (CNN)
DNA Replication: Messenger RNA With FLASH A Key Player Oct 26, 2009
1, 2005) A collaboration of researchers from Harvard Medical School and the University of Virginia, led by Dr. Anindya Dutta, has created an artificial mammalian origin of replication that will facilitate the. (May 17, 2007) A challenging goal in biology is to understand how principal cellular functions are integrated so that cells achieve viability and optimal fitness under a wide range of nutritional conditions. (Science Daily)
Police Still Searching for Missing Va. Tech Student Oct 26, 2009
Harrington's photograph was also featured on the "Whoo-tron" during the University of Virginia football game Saturday. ABC 7 Talkback. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Nevermore: Boo-ography of the ‘Master of the Macabre’ (5) Oct 26, 2009
Nevermore: Boo-ography of the Master of the Macabre - Somerset - Daily American. Staring at Poe s picture on the mug, I recalled my American Lit professor describing Edgar as a shy, handsome man, slightly built, with hazel eyes and a beautiful mouth. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Orange marker pays tribute to Lafayette Sign dedicated in honor of French general from Revolutionary War Oct 26, 2009
A good source for armchair travelers that's handy to have in your car is "A Guidebook to Virginia's Historical Markers" by the University of Virginia Press. Date published: 10/26/2009. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Democrats brace for end of Virginia winning streak Oct 26, 2009
"Leading the Republican charge is former state Attorney General Bob McDonnell.A graduate of Regent University, founded by televangelist Pat Robertson, McDonnell faced a rocky stretch when news surfaced of his 1989 master's degree thesis, in which he wrote that working women are detrimental to the family and that the government should favor married couples over "cohabitators, homosexuals or fornicators. " McDonnell now says that he's moved past those views, noting that half the members of his... (Anchorage Daily News)
FBI Joins Search for Missing Student Oct 25, 2009
The 20-year-old was last seen near the University of Virginia concert arena in Charlottesville. There, she became separated from her friends and ended up outside the concert site. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Metallica Seeks to Up Va. Tech Reward Oct 25, 2009
University of Virginia Police say Harrington was last seen near the John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, where Metallica held a concert that night ... Dana Harrington was last seen near the University of Virginia concert site ... Dana Harrington was last seen near the University of Virginia concert site. (CBS News)
Web sales to shine in 4Q: expert Oct 25, 2009
com, a business he and a pal founded while graduate students at the University of Virginia ... com, a business he and a pal founded while graduate students at the University of Virginia. (New York Post -- Business)
Words from a burning Bush Oct 25, 2009
Larry Sabato, a professor of political science at the University of Virginia, said: ''Maybe it will be 'I'm the model of what you shouldn't be. . (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
