Click to read: Va. College Student Vanished, Cops Say Oct 22, 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 ... Morgan Dana Harrington, 20, was last seen near the John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Police: Va. College Student Vanished After Concert Oct 21, 2009
Police are looking for 20-year-old Morgan Dana Harrington, who was last seen near the John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville. Her parents say they talk to her every day and her disappearance is very out of character. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Parents Plead for Missing Va. Tech Student's Safe Return Oct 21, 2009
Morgan Dana Harrington hasn't been seen since she was separated from her friends at a Metallica concert Saturday at the John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville. Harrington, a junior at Virginia Tech, had driven there with her roommate, stopping at James Madison University on the way to pick up another friend. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Va. Tech student disappearsat C'ville Metallica concert NEW: 20-year-old woman was last seen near arena where rock band played over the weekend. Oct 20, 2009
University of Virginia Police say 20-year-old Morgan Dana Harrington was last seen near the John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, where Metallica held a concert that night. Police say Harrington was wearing a black T-shirt with Pantera across the front in tan letters, a black mini skirt, black tights and black knee-high boots. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Them Crooked Vultures get into a jam Oct 13, 2009
Led Zeppelin may not be embarking on a reunion tour, but it s not because John Paul Jones isn t ready. Sunday night at the House of Blues the 63-year-old Zep bassist proved more than fit for duty, stepping lively with the new supergroup Them Crooked Vultures through a dynamic 82-minute set. (Boston Globe)
More of this story Sep 26, 2009
Dewey literally went down with a John Paul Jones effort in its Class 4A regional while Pawhuska ended Nowata s season on an explosive note in high school softball playoff action Thursday. In another area game of interest, Barnsdall downed Copan in their Class A district championship game. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Military Milestones from the Navy’s first ace to a ‘Barren Victory’ Sep 25, 2009
Sept. 23, 1779: The famous battle of the North Sea opens between Continental Navy frigate Bonhomme Richard under the command of Capt. John Paul Jones, and Royal Navy frigate HMS Serapis. During the height of the fighting, Serapis Captain Richard Pearson issues an appeal to Jones that the American ship surrender. (Human Events Online)
Fight against liberal insanity Sep 16, 2009
I now paraphrase Capt. John Paul Jones: We conservatives have not yet begun to fight the insanity of liberalism. M.D. Jolly. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Peter Berg boards 'Battleship' Sep 15, 2009
"I've been consumed with doing one of these since I tried to convince Tom Rothman at Fox to make a film about John Paul Jones, the founder of the American Navy," Berg said. "As a kid, I was dragged from Navy museum to museum, and spent so much time on ships, listening to my father talk about the great battles of WWII, I did my high school thesis on the Battle of Midway. When this came up, it didn't take me long to find a take for a film that is filled with raucous action-packed naval battles.". (Variety)
Thumbs up to good deeds and good fun Sep 15, 2009
Thumbs up to John Taddeo, who has pretty much taken over as the main caretaker of John Paul Jones Park on the Kittery side of the Memorial Bridge. He does the mowing on his green John Deere rider. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Opp's Lew Childre kept Alabama at heart (3) Sep 14, 2009
Others included John Paul Jones, now deceased, and a former businessman here. Bill Ward, the late father of Don and Mike Ward, knew of Childre from his early days in Covington County. (Atmore Advance, AL)
Pop music listings Sep 13, 2009
THEM CROOKED VULTURES John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin on bass. Foo Fighter Dave Grohl back behind the drums. (Boston Globe)
Entertainer Spotlight on Mike Hill (75) Sep 10, 2009
But it was the melodic bass playing of John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin that really got me charged up about playing the bass. My mom really encouraged me to play music, so I took guitar lessons, but it was the last four strings that interested me more. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Birds of a feather rock together in super tour Sep 5, 2009
Secrecy surrounds the recordings and touring plans of Them Crooked Vultures, which features Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age, Kyuss) on vocals and guitar, Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones, and former Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl on drums. Posters have been plastered around town this week featuring a picture of a vulture-headed man and a link to a website with a clock counting down to next Friday, when an announcement is expected to be made by Frontier Touring. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
J. Dennis Robinson in a cape? Aug 31, 2009
This is *not* John Paul Jones. You are promised an entertaining program bySeacoast Historiancome 2 p.m. today (Sunday, Aug. 30) at the Discover Portsmouth Center (the old Portsmouth Library), Middle and Islington streets, Portsmouth. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Rock supergroup play first UK gig Aug 28, 2009
Them Crooked Vultures features Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters and Nirvana, John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin and Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age. They made a surprise appearance at Brixton Academy in London. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Daughtry Announces Headline Arena Tour Aug 19, 2009
November 12 Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum November 13 Highland Heights, KY The Bank of Kentucky Center November 14 Huntington, WV Big Sandy Superstore Arena November 16 Wilkes-Barre, PA Wachovia Arena November 17 Bridgeport, CT Arena at Harbor Yard November 19 Fairfax, VA Patriot Center November 20 Charlottesville, VA John Paul Jones Arena. Tickets On Sale: Saturday, September 26. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Obama Takes On Health Care Critics Aug 12, 2009
"Because I have a good one, to hell with everyone else? I don't believe that," said John Paul Jones, 73, a retired postal worker. The bedlam on the street was more than Tesa Aliouche, 10, and her 8-year-old brother Aiden could handle. (W-USA News, DC)
Rock supergroup springs to life Aug 7, 2009
L-R: Dave Grohl, Josh Homme and John Paul Jones. A long-rumoured supergroup featuring Dave Grohl, Josh Homme and John Paul Jones are to play their first show ... "The next project that I'm trying to initiate involves me on drums, Josh Homme on guitar, and John Paul Jones playing bass. That's the next album. That wouldn't suck.". (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Choreographer Merce Cunningham dies at 90 Aug 1, 2009
As he turned 90 in April 2009, he premiered a long piece called Nearly Ninety, set to new music from Led Zeppelins John Paul Jones, the rock band Sonic Youth, and Japanese composer Takehisa Kosugi. He also set up a new organization, the Merce Cunningham Trust, to maintain his legacy into the future. (MSNBC -- News)
Dance great Cunningham dies Jul 28, 2009
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Today in History Jul 18, 2009
In 1792, American naval hero John Paul Jones died in Paris at age 45. In 1872, Britain enacted voting by secret ballot. (Yahoo News)
Real Christians can't give this up Jul 10, 2009
You will remember the story in history when John Paul Jones was told to surrender. His reply: "I have not yet begun to fight.". (The Augusta Chronicle)
Should U.S. be apologizing? No, I dont think so (8) Jul 5, 2009
We are John Paul Jones, the Green Mountain Boys and Davy Crockett. We are Lee and Grant and Abe Lincoln and Tom Edison and Albert Einstein and Billy Graham. (Boerne Star, TX)
COLUMN: Wave the flag, then retire it correctly Jul 4, 2009
" After the Flag is completely folded and tucked in, it takes on the appearance of a cocked hat, ever reminding us of the soldiers who served under General George Washington, and the Sailors and Marines who served under Captain John Paul Jones, who were followed by their comrades and shipmates in the Armed Forces of the United States, preserving for us the rights, privileges, and freedoms we enjoy today. Half Staff Rules, an interesting tidbit.For flags that can't be lowered, such as those on... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
50-Star Salute Jul 3, 2009
John Paul Jones, 9/11, Minnesota, Alfred Kinsey, tweets, Sacco and Vanzetti,pizza, Jack Nicklaus, Niagara Falls, Fifty-four Forty or Fight, Volstead Act, Samuel Clemens, the Clapper, Hillary Rodham Clinton, chicken wings, Satchel Paige, the Airplane Spin, Pat Brady and Nellybelle, the Grand Canyon, Edward R. Murrow, Orville Redenbacher, Count Basie, the Fishin Magician, Barack Obama, Yao Ming, Statue of Liberty, coldactivated beer cans, Frank Lloyd Wright, intervention. Obviously, we live in... (Erie Times-News, PA)
$35-40 million will buy you… Jun 30, 2009
Virginia s new hoops palace, the John Paul Jones Arena, cost around $130 million and will seat 15k or so, almost twice as much as the old arena. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
US Navy well-versed in interdicting suspect cargo ships Jun 24, 2009
Meanwhile, the destroyer USS John Paul Jones, patrol ship USS Sirocco, and Coast Guard ships Baranof, Monomoy, and Wrangell were working on maritime security operations in the northern Arabian Gulf, along with elements of the Iraqi Navy. It's likely that the current level of deployment is similar. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Guard help on the way for Triangle schools Jun 21, 2009
On the adjacent court at the University of Virginia's John Paul Jones Arena, point guard Kendall Marshall, who's also committed to North Carolina, was skillfully setting up teammates for layups. MORE BACKCOURT TARGETS. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NBPA: Barnes, The Competitor Jun 20, 2009
--- For Harrison Barnes, basketball begins at the NBPA Camp at 6:20 a.m. When the doors to the John Paul Jones Arena opened, he was there. to read the rest of this story. (InsideCarolina.com)
Recruit reminds some of Duke's Grant Hill Jun 19, 2009
Barnes grabbed a defensive rebound on Court 1 at John Paul Jones Arena on Thursday morning, lowered his shoulder and gracefully drove downcourt. He hesitated for a moment at the 3-point arc on the left wing, then darted toward the basket and gently laid the ball in. (News & Observer -- Sports)
FM Elks members lead Flag Day celebration Jun 16, 2009
They also learned that the first official salute to the Stars and Stripes was given on Feb. 14, 1778 when the Ranger, under the command of John Paul Jones, was saluted by the French fleet. The Elks' connection to Flag Day dates back to 1907, the BPO Elks Grand Lodge designated by resolution June 14th as Flag Day. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Obituaries for Tuesday, June 2, 2009 Jun 2, 2009
From February 1960 until January 1964, he served in the U.S. Navy as a Machinist Mate 3rd Class aboard the USS John Paul Jones. On Aug. 14, 1965, Dick married Kathy Klimek in La Crosse. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
French Lessons Jun 1, 2009
A good example is the famous sea battle off the east coast of England on Sept. 23, 1779, between John Paul Jones s Bonhomme Richard and the pride of the British Navy, HMS Serapis. Every American schoolboy knows Jones s proud response (probably apocryphal) to the British captain s summons to surrender: I have not yet begun to fight. (The American Conservative)
Staley Delivers Valedictory Address at UVa May 17, 2009
Staley acknowledged the challenges facing the graduates gathered at the John Paul Jones Arena, where the event was moved due to inclement weather, but encouraged them to lean on the values they gained through their diversity of experiences both at UVa and before arriving on campus. Below is a full transcript of her speech. (Uscsports.com)
So many signs Fresno is a great place to live May 14, 2009
Francine Farber, Armen Bacon, John Paul Jones and Karen Spencer each gave us thoughtful reminders of the importance of honoring others, both past and present. The Rev. Hoods story is reflective of the commitment to a better quality of life that exists throughout the community. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Buck - Jones (835) May 11, 2009
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas (Keri) Albergotti of Cope, S.C. and Mr. and Mrs. Mike (Debra) Buck, Sr., of Bamberg, S.C., proudly announce the engagement of their daughter, Crystal Nicole Buck of Cope to John Paul Jones of Lodge, S.C., son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie (Belinda) Jones of Islandton, S.C.. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jern (Sarah) Buck, Sr., of Orangeburg, S.C.; Ms. Loubelle Hancock of Neeses, S.C.; Ms. Aileen Albergotti of Orangeburg and the late Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
JOHN PAUL JONES: Learning at the fountain of my youth May 9, 2009
John Paul Jones is a resident of Fresno. Showing: lect. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Led Zepagain, Considered the Best Led Zeppelin Tribute Band Even by Jimmy Page, Continues to Tour - Much to the Excitement of Longtime Zeppelin Fans May 7, 2009
Now that the dust has settled and its clear that Bonham, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones will not be officially reuniting, Zep fans are more excited than ever about the next best thing: Led Zepagain, renowned as the best re-enactment band of Led Zeppelin ever. Founding Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page has long heaped praise on Led Zepagain, whose members include Swan Montgomery (Plant), Jim Wootten (Jones), Steve Zukowsky (Page) and Jim Kersey (Bonham). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Kukovich to head two-year 'Regional Visioning Project' May 6, 2009
Rendell named John Paul Jones to succeed Kukovich. Jones most recently served as special assistant to the commonwealth's secretary of General Services for the western Pennsylvania region. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
A bridge too vital Apr 30, 2009
On Tuesday, about 250 people gathered at noon at the John Paul Jones Park in Kittery to rally in support of the bridge. Historically, it was erected as a memorial to veterans of World War I and dedicated in a 1923 ceremony. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Monsters vs aliens Apr 29, 2009
From the shores of Tripoli It would have been the height of irony if the sharpshooters who took out the three Somali youths in that lifeboat with their American hostage had been aboard the USS John Paul Jones, a navy guided-missile destroyer. Considered the father of the American navy, Jones was quite the pirate in his day. (Asia Times Online)
Crowds rally to save bridges Apr 29, 2009
Scores of placard-carrying Seacoast residents joined historic preservation officials, the New Hampshire commissioner of transportation, business people, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard workers and others at John Paul Jones Park at noon Tuesday to send an unmistakable message to Augusta: Get behind the effort to save the Memorial and Sarah Long bridges. Video. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Joan Acocella: Works by Merce Cunningham and Karole Armitage. Apr 28, 2009
By contrast, the music, by John Paul Jones, Takehisa Kosugi (the company s music director), and Sonic Youth, was exactly the kind of thing that Cunningham has always favored: the noise-is-music variety, spearheaded in the midcentury by John Cage (who was Cunningham s partner for fifty years) and soon drawing in many others. But this score had none of the virtues of that school: the wit of Cage, the vigor of David Tudor. (New Yorker)
CUNNINGHAM'S DREAMLIKE BIRTHDAY PARTY Apr 18, 2009
Company music director Takehisa Kosugi, Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones and alt-rockers Sonic Youth were stationed at the back of the stage on the different levels of the tower. Together they jammed, creating sounds from serene guitar chords to jangling noise. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Another milestone for avant-garde dance legend Apr 17, 2009
The new work, which premieres at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, includes new music from Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones, the rock band Sonic Youth, and Japanese composer Takehisa Kosugi. The costumes are by fashion designer Romeo Gigli, and the set design, in the form of a massive multilevel sculpture, is by Italian architect Benedetta Tagliabue. (Boston Globe)
Tavern by the Green Apr 16, 2009
In a 2001 Dolphin interview, she recounted a possible ghostly intervention that happened in the club's John Paul Jones Room that February. A fire started in the room but did not spread. (The Dolphin, CT)
Wood Group unit opens training facility Apr 16, 2009
Up to 60 engineers and operators will be trained this year, in situations simulating a variety of well conditions and types of completions, which will enable us to continue offering safe, efficient, cost-effective logging services onshore and offshore, said WGLS President John Paul Jones. Wood Group will also test and demonstrate technology at the site. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Hilton Als: Sonic Youth and Merce Cunningham, at BAM. Apr 13, 2009
The show celebrates Cunningham s ninetieth birthday (on April 16) and also features appearances by Led Zeppelin s John Paul Jones and the composer Takehisa Kosugi. Like Cunningham, Sonic Youth don t consciously search for the new and the wonder in the everyday the eternal they wrote the book on it. (New Yorker)
PLAYLIST: Check out these intriguing tracks Apr 7, 2009
Nickel Creek fiddle player Sara Watkins will take John Paul Jones for her solo project, out today. The former Led Zeppelin bassist plays electric piano, mandolin and, yes, bass on this folk tune about a couple setting off on their life's journey. (USA Today -- Life)
Bennett to rebuild Virginia on passion, integrity Apr 2, 2009
Virginia gained a share of the Atlantic Coast Conference regular season title in 2007 under Leitao, but finished 10-18 this season, its worst record in more than 40 years, and games were often played with only half the 15,000 seats in John Paul Jones Arena filled. Bennett likened the job to a marriage, which starts with much fanfare of a wedding, "but what really matters, quite honestly, is the marriage. That's the daily investment, the promise over time and that commitment, and I think that is... (ESPN -- College Basketball)
In weighing Virginia job, Bennett faced a heavy decision Apr 1, 2009
The appeal of the ACC and John Paul Jones Arena, which opened in 2006, factored into the decision. In Bennett s conversation with Sterk on Sunday, he revealed that Virginia had offered a great package. (Longview Daily News, WA)
The Son Also Rises - and Rocks with Led Zepagain at L.A.'s House of Blues Sunset Strip! Mar 28, 2009
Now that the dust has settled and its clear that Bonham, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones will not be officially reuniting, Zep fans are more excited than ever about the next best thing: Led Zepagain, renowned as the best re-enactment band of Led Zeppelin ever. On March 21 at the House Of Blues Sunset Strip in Hollywood, Jason Bonham rocked the house as he jammed with the band during their rousing second encore performance of Rock and Roll. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
DECADES OF DANCE Mar 26, 2009
The 90-minute show will feature the music of Sonic Youth, Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones and multimedia composer Takehisa Kosugi, who has been the musical director for Cunningham's company for the last 15 years. The event promises to be an all-around spectacle, as the dancers take advantage of a multitiered set designed by architect Benedetta Tagliabue, lighting by Tony winner Brian MacDevitt and costumes by fashion designer Romeo Gigli. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Leitao out as coach at Virginia Mar 17, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Leitao resigns after losing season Mar 17, 2009
The Cavs routinely trailed by double figures at halftime, even at John Paul Jones Arena, where they went 9-8, and fan interest waned as the team's difficulties continued. ASU COACH OUT: Houston Fancher is out as coach at Appalachian State after nine seasons. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Military Milestones from Dueling Ironclads to Flying Tigers Mar 11, 2009
Alliance is commanded by Capt. (future commodore) John Barry, who -- -- is considered in some circles to be the Father of the American Navy, though some would argue that title belongs to Capt. John Paul Jones. Mar. (Human Events Online)
Wake Forest Defeats Virginia 70-60 Mar 1, 2009
- , and led a balanced scoring attack that propelled Wake Forest to a 70-60 defeat of Virginia Saturday afternoon at John Paul Jones Arena. With the win, Wake Forest moves to 22-5 overall and 9-5 in the ACC. Virginia drops to 9-16 overall and 3-11 in league play. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Men's Basketball ACCtion: Saturday, February 28 Mar 1, 2009
Al-Farouq Aminu, Chas McFarland and Jeff Teague led a balanced scoring attack that propelled Wake Forest to a 70-60 defeat of Virginia Saturday afternoon at John Paul Jones Arena. Aminu, Teague and McFarland cored 12 points apiece to lead four Deacons in double figures. (Theacc.com)
Basketball Game Notes - No. 13 Wake Forest at Virginia Feb 28, 2009
The game, which will tip-off at 2 p.m. at John Paul Jones Arena, will be televised by Raycom ... This will be Wake's second-ever game played at John Paul Jones Arena. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Cavaliers ready for visit from Miami Feb 27, 2009
Neither Virginia nor Miami is anywhere near the top of the ACC standings this season, but when the Cavaliers and the Hurricanes get together tonight at the John Paul Jones Arena it will be a big game for each. UVa is hoping to continue its recent trend of good play and pick up its third win in its last four outings, while Miami simply can't afford any more losses if it hopes to make a return trip to the NCAA tournament this season. (Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Men's Basketball Heads to Virginia Feb 26, 2009
Jimmy Graham scored a career-high 19 points in Miami's last meeting with Virginia. - The University of Miami men's basketball team heads to Charlottesville to face Virginia on Thursday, Feb. 26. (Hurricanesports.com)
Women's Basketball Looking for 19th win Feb 23, 2009
Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009 - John Paul Jones Arena. Watch Live: accselect. (Bceagles.com)
No. 21 Virginia Edges Miami in Overtime Feb 20, 2009
- The University of Miami women's basketball team (13-13, 2-9) led most of the way against the No. 21/23 Virginia Cavaliers (20-7, 6-5) at the John Paul Jones Arena. However a Lyndra Littles last second shot sent the game in overtime, where the home team pulled out the 84-74 victory. (Hurricanesports.com)
Miami to Take On the No. 21 Virginia Cavaliers Feb 19, 2009
to take on the No. 23/21 Virginia Cavaliers, Thursday at 7 p.m. at the John Paul Jones Arena ... Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009 / John Paul Jones Arena / Charlottesville, Va. (Hurricanesports.com)
