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    Bonham lifts hope of Led Zep revival  Aug 28, 2008
    Jason Bonham - son of the band's original drummer John - has revealed he has been recording with Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones. Singer Robert Plant has not been taking part in the sessions at a studio in the UK.. (Mirror.co.uk)

    Led Zeppelin back in studios  Aug 27, 2008
    Gutarist Jimmy Page, bass player John Paul Jones and drummer Jason Bonham - son of the late Zeppeling drummer John Bonham - are understood to have been working on new material in London. Details of the sessions have been kept a tight secret and according to The Sun in London, singer Robert Plant has not yet joined them in the studio. (Daily Telegraph)

    2008-2009 basketball schedule released  Aug 27, 2008
    Jan. 15 at Virginia (John Paul Jones Arena) Charlottesville, Va. 9 p.m. ESPN or ESPN2. (North Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Led Zeppelin in studio  Aug 27, 2008
    Surviving members, guitarist Jimmy Page, bassist John Paul Jones, and Jason Bonham son of original drummer, John Bonham have all been working on new material in London studios. Original frontman, Robert Plant, is however on tour with country singer Alison Kraus, and has been more covert about his participation in the bands reunion. (iAfrica.com)

    New Led Zeppelin On The Way? Jason Bonham Hints At 'Jam' Sessions With Jimmy Page -- But Not Robert Plant  Aug 26, 2008
    Much to the delight of Led Zeppelin fans everywhere, Bonham revealed that he's been meeting up with Led Zep guitarist Jimmy Page and bassist John Paul Jones in recent months and that they've been "trying to do some new material and writing.". It was the first time since Led Zeppelin announced they would re-form for a single performance (, in honor of , who signed the band to Atlantic Records in 1969) that anyone connected to the band has confirmed publicly that new music could be on the horizon... (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Led Zeppelin classic 'too racy' for games...  Aug 24, 2008
    " Wrong thread, Sparky. The Anti-American thread is just across the Channel. Have a nice swim. Anyway, by 2012 we'll all be overtaken by Muslims. Talk about censorship. X-Pat on August 24, 2008 at 06:05 AM i love zeppy but how about elvis costello and nick lowe shining in with "What's so Funny about Peace, Love, and Understanding" Peace Out billyo on August 24, 2008 at 05:39 AM i love zeppy but how about elvis costello and nick lowe shining in with "What's so Funny about Peace, Love, and... (The Drudge Report)

    Charlottesville's Arts Scene  Aug 23, 2008
    In the meantime, we must satisfy ourselves with a new CVS and the venues that are left -- which include John Paul Jones Arena, Gravity Lounge, Miller's, the Pavilion and the Paramount theater. (Also, check the U.Va. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)

    Go & Do - Are you a pirate or a patriot?  Aug 23, 2008
    Strawbery Banke Museum presents the play "Pirates or Patriots?: The Private Wars of Capt. John Paul Jones and Col. John Langdon" at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. each day, Saturday and Sunday Aug. 23-24, 30-31 and Monday, Sept. 1 at the Tyco Visitors Center in Portsmouth. Behind the schoolbook saga of John Paul Jones and his heroic raids against the British lies the more private drama of the struggles between the "Father of the American Navy," and the man who built his ships, appointed... (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    Arts profile: Brian Chamberlain goes from basketball to modeling to John Langdon  Aug 19, 2008
    Left to right, Brian Chamberlain as John Langdon, Allan Mayo as William Whipple and Chris Curtis as John Paul Jones ... The Private Wars of Capt. John Paul Jones and Col. John Langdon"WHEN: Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. through Labor DayCOST: Admission for the performances is free with general museum admission or $5 for those wishing to attend the performance onlyCONTACT: www.harborlightstage.org or call 433-1107 In his case, perhaps a bit more serendipitously... (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    Al Groh holds media day press conference  Aug 11, 2008
    Today, UVa head coach Al Groh held his first press conference of summer camp in a crowded press room in the John Paul Jones Arena. An upbeat Groh fielded questions that ranged from the Trojans to the quarterback situation. (Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Wyman/Jones wedding  Aug 7, 2008
    Published: Wednesday, August 6, 2008 8:47 AM CDT The wedding ceremony of Nicole Lynn Wyman and John Paul Jones took place at 4 p.m. on Saturday June 21, 2008 at Oakwood United Methodist Church in Pleasant Hill. Pastor Glen Hanson performed the double-ring ceremony. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)

    VIDEO: Meet Mr. 1776  Jul 30, 2008
    "I was walking down Newberry Street, and I saw a print shop. I bought a print of the Bonhomme Richard fighting the Serapis," he said, referring to John Paul Jones' ship. A couple of weeks later, a dealer offered him a print by Emanuel Leutze of George Washington Crossing the Delaware. (Palo Alto Online, CA)

    Tableau's guide to C'Ville  Jul 22, 2008
    If you're an incoming Hoo, you're definitely going to frequent John Paul Jones Arena at least once. Bruce Springsteen, Justin Timberlake and Cirque de Soleil have all visited. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)

    An early 1960s boy's eye view of Portsmouth  Jul 13, 2008
    I remember going to the Civic to see the Disney movie, "The Swiss Family Robinson" when it first came out in 1960 when I was 7, the line for that movie went out the door, over to State Street, up along where the Rockingham Hotel was, and around the corner at the John Paul Jones House. Disney movies usually brought those long lines. (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    Calif. Man Obsessed with Spirit of 1776  Jul 5, 2008
    And when he steps out of the elevator at his offices in downtown San Jose, the first thing Alexander sees is a museum-quality model of John Paul Jones' ship the Bonhomme Richard, an 18th century sideboard and a vast number of Colonial-era prints and etchings -- perhaps the largest private collection of Revolutionary War memorabilia and art west of the Mississippi. Related. (ABC News -- Business)

    23 comments  Jul 3, 2008
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    Tracking a sea change in a nascent nation and its navy  Jul 1, 2008
    John Paul Jones, who had been the flagship's first lieutenant on that occasion - and would win an improbable victory in Bonhomme Richard while commerce-raiding off the British coasts in 1779 - commented near the end of the war that "upon the whole" the Continental Navy "[had] done nothing for the cause and less for the flag.". The problem, writes Daughan, "was not that the patriots could not produce an effective navy, but that they had created the wrong kind . . . [squandering] their limited... (Boston Globe)

    O'ER THE LAND OF THE FREE: More than 200 years later, America's flag continues to inspire  Jun 29, 2008
    "Different flags and their histories are used in the Elks Flag Day ceremony, which begins with the presentation of the flag of England. The following historical information is presented during the Elks Flag Day event.* From the landing of the Pilgrims in 1620 until 1775, the flag of England was the flag of the people of America.* In 1775, the pine tree flag was adopted for all colonial vessels, and this banner was carried by the Continental forces in the Battle of Bunker Hill.* From 1776 to... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    Second-round stars  Jun 29, 2008
    1 assists per game -- were good enough for the 6-foot, 185-pound Singletary to have his No. 44 jersey hang from the rafters at John Paul Jones Arena. The school retired his number in March, just before his final regular-season game in Charlottesville, Va. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Summertime's sweet vibrations  Jun 27, 2008
    If you were a 59-year-old blues-rock demigod, would you rather spend time with a sweet-singing fiddler gal or share a tour bus with John Paul Jones. T-Bone Burnett, who produced the unlikely duo's stunning, head-turning Raising Sand, is on board as guitarist. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)

    Robert Plant, Alison Krauss: The song doesn't remain the same  Jun 27, 2008
    Plant reunited with Led Zeppelin's two other surviving members, Page and John Paul Jones, last December for a sold-out concert in London, which drew more than 20 million e-mail requests to buy tickets. Speculation was high that a full-fledged tour would follow. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    UG strikes new labor agreement with KCK firefighters ... BPU approves development requests ... KCKCC to implement minority hiring policy ... Nebraska Furniture Mart, KCKCC collaboration wins award ... ';var marqueewidth="350px";var marqueeheight="25px";var marqueebgcolor="#FFFFFF";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}}Saturday, June 21, 2008 A solitary guitar player cut through the morning silence of downtown Kansas City, Kan., earlier this week. The guitarist was walking near the intersection of 10th Street and Minnesota Avenue. Kansan photo by SAM HARTLE UG strikes new labor agreement with KCK firefighters  Jun 21, 2008
    Fire Chief John Paul Jones told the Kansan Thursday. I believe it will serve the Fire Department and firefighters well for the term of the contract. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)

    NBA Top 100 Thursday Updates  Jun 20, 2008
    Come to Carolina Blue's premium basketball board, Four Corners, for game updates and scouting reports from courtside in John Paul Jones Arena. FEATURED PRODUCT. (North Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Wiltshire crop circle identified as symbolic  Jun 19, 2008
    launching crop circle robot now". Really?KG, Tucson Arizona, USAI got hit by a car while riding my bicycle one and after the accident, the rear wheel and what was left of my gears formed a pattern kind of similar to that- Scott Benowitz, Rye, New York, U.S.A.Alanzo from Derby- Why base 8? Why not base 7? Or base 13 perhaps?Scott Benowitz, Rye, New York, U.S.A.This is amazing. This is the first time we have known anything about aliens' bodies; they have 10 digits we just don't know whether they... (Times Online)

    Owners Manual For The United States - Just in time for the 4th of July!  Jun 17, 2008
    offers high quality reproductions of archival and historic portraits, suitable for boardroom, home, and office, on paper or canvas (including stretched canvas), including: John Adams, Abigail Adams, Samuel Adams, Alexander Hamilton, Benjamin Franklin, John Hancock, Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, John Paul Jones, James Madison, Dolley Madison, Thomas Paine, Paul Revere, George Washington, and Martha Washington. A selection of signature mugs and portrait tshirts designed to match the portrait... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)

    Led Zeppelin's Page, Jones Join Foos In London  Jun 10, 2008
    Jonathan Cohen, N.Y. Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page and bassist John Paul Jones turned an already high-profile Foo Fighters show into a once-in-a-lifetime event Saturday night (June 7) at London's Wembley Stadium, joining the Foos for covers of Zeppelin's "Rock and Roll" and "Ramble On." ... Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page and bassist John Paul Jones turned an already high-profile Foo Fighters show into a once-in-a-lifetime event Saturday night (June 7) at London's Wembley Stadium, joining... (Billboard.com)

    Led Zeppelin's rock 'n' roll fires Foo Fighters  Jun 9, 2008
    When they returned to the stage for an encore following an epic rendition of Monkey Wrench with Jimmy Page, the Led Zeppelin guitarist, and John Paul Jones, the bass player, it was a moment worthy of rock folklore and their status as arguably the best live band around. advertisement. (Telegraph.co.uk)

    A tour de force of joy in NYC  Jun 9, 2008
    We made it into Staten Island to our final rest stop for a festival at John Paul Jones Cannonball Park. Some New York City hot dogs made up our long-awaited lunch. (NJ.com -- Times)

    Led Zeppelin members make surprise reunion at Foo Fighters show  Jun 8, 2008
    As had been widely rumoured all week, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones joined Dave Grohl and his band on the second night of their weekend residency at Wembley Stadium. Although singer Robert Plant was busy on solo duties in America, it was the first time members of the rock legends had united onstage since their legendary o2 Arena show. (NME.com)

    Time of many changes for Canadian band the Duhks  Jun 6, 2008
    So, there you were at Merlefest, banjos and fiddles going, doing Whole Lotta Love with Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones on mandolin. That's fairly surreal. (Florida Times-Union)

    AT&T Park chosen as 2008 Facility of Year  Jun 5, 2008
    The home of the Giants, which hosted more than 400 events in 2007, was selected from a group of four nominees (John Paul Jones Arena at the University of Virginia, Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., and the University of Phoenix Stadium in Phoenix). Last year, AT held a variety of events, ranging from the 2007 All-Star Game to ice skating to opera. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)

    NBA Top 100 Camp  May 26, 2008
    Football Recruit Search. Basketball Recruit Search. (Arkansas Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Overheard, out and about, Mrs. Grundy sees all, tells all  May 24, 2008
    "Once, when Hank Sanders and Ted Little were going-at-it, Senator Sanders declared his love for Senator Little. Many senators praised each other, time and again; but it didn't get the job done."I spotted John Paul Jones, a retired teacher from Mobile who earned a popular reputation at annual AEA assemblies for cleverly ending the sessions on a technicality. I spoke with him and with Peggy Mobley, our Covington County teacher, who is in her second two-year term as president of AEA. She has... (Andalusia Star News, AL)

    Former base commander remembered at services  May 15, 2008
    He repeated the encompassing qualities of a naval officer that America's Revolutionary War naval hero, John Paul Jones, had outlined in one of his many letters, and that midshipmen learn as part of "Reef Points," the Naval Academy handbook issued to all incoming freshmen. "In one word, every commander should keep constantly before him the great truth, that to be well obeyed, he must be perfectly esteemed," said Padgett concluding the Jones quote. (The Dolphin, CT)

    Photos Wild vs. Swashbucklers  May 13, 2008
    Alaska Wild quarterback Keith Smith gets a pass off during the first quarter as Louisiana Swashbucklers defensive lineman John Paul Jones approaches during the Intense Football League game at the Sullivan Arena on Sunday, May 11, 2008. 1 of 12. (Anchorage Daily News)

    Wild speak loudly in statement game  May 13, 2008
    Wild quarterback Keith Smith gets a pass off during the first quarter as Louisiana defensive lineman John Paul Jones barrels in during Sunday's game at Sullivan Arena. Wild speak loudly in statement game. (Anchorage Daily News)

    Celebrating Mother's Day with tea  May 12, 2008
    Joel Johnston, 12, of Kensington tries a cup of gun powder tea during a Mothers Day event held at the John Paul Jones House in Portsmouth on Sunday ... Attendees gathered at the historic John Paul Jones House and its carriage house Sunday afternoon for tea and snacks, a tour of the home and some tea-related history from house manager Sandra Rux ... John Paul Jones House manager Sandra Rux said those interested in becoming a member of the Portsmouth Historical Society or volunteering to help the... (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    Tea with Mom in the kitchen  May 9, 2008
    The Portsmouth Historical Society hosts Mother's Day "Tea with Captain Jones" 18th century style from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 11 at the John Paul Jones House, 43 Middle St., Portsmouth. Plan your Mother's Day to include a visit to the John Paul Jones House, Portsmouth ... They will be serving tea as it might have been enjoyed by John Paul Jones himself, the most famous tenant of the museum house. (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    The last one  Apr 23, 2008
    And I've eaten the medium-rare steak and potatoes served at the John Paul Jones Arena dining hall (extra points go to a friend who, when asked by a suspicious dining hall employee if he had an athletic meal plan, replied "almost"). I've learned that the best column ideas come to you in the shower. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)

    Former police chief Costa wins narrowly in state House race  Apr 23, 2008
    Mr. Deasy, 41, who was endorsed by the county Democratic Party, outpolled John Paul Jones, an attorney and former employee of the state Department of General Services. In third place was Ryan Douglass, 29, who served as Mr. Petrone's chief of staff for the past two years. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Reaching new heights  Apr 21, 2008
    Of those, John Paul Jones Arena and the Rotunda still remain unchecked on the map. The trio do not know of anyone who has climbed the Rotunda, and they realize that climb will require much more prior planning then they are accustomed to -- their trusty grapple hook will not suffice for this climb. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)

    Haven't you got a Dome to go to?  Apr 20, 2008
    And it was John Paul Jones who led the charge to the arena's highest point one night during Elton John's Red Piano tour - a spot he assumed would be the most unforgiving, acoustics-wise. Instead, as he ran up and down the stairs cocking an ear and giving the big thumbs up, Elton tinkling through the solo to 'Daniel' and would-be Zep promoter Harvey Goldsmith and O2 CEO David Campbell looking on with hope in their hearts, there would be one final clincher. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)

    Australian Man Critical After Swallowing Drug-Filled...  Apr 13, 2008
    For now, though, 51-year-old John Paul Jones is in critical condition. Friends dropped him off at a hospital in southern Thailand after he complained of stomach pains. (Fox News)

    * World News Quick Take  Apr 13, 2008
    John Paul Jones, 51, will be charged with drug trafficking when his condition improves, said police Lieutenant Colonel Weerasak Pokarat in Surat Thani township. Friends took Jones to a hospital in Surat Thani saying he had been complaining of severe stomach pain for five days, Weerasak said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Australian recovering in Thai hospital  Apr 12, 2008
    John Paul Jones, 51, will be charged with drug trafficking when his condition improves, said police Lieutenant Colonel Weerasak Pokarat in Surat Thani township. The offence carries a maximum 20-year prison term. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)

    Show us the money  Apr 11, 2008
    New Cabell Hall's renovation in the coming years is a start toward improving academic facilities, but it pales in comparison to the construction of a brand new sports venue like the John Paul Jones Arena. Viewing athletics as a way to tap into alumni networks and encourage donations sends the message that athletics deserves primacy at the University because of its entertainment appeal. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)

    U-Guides to offer tours centered around athletics  Apr 10, 2008
    These facts and other myth-busters are part of the University Guide Service's new athletics tours, which will officially commence tomorrow afternoon at John Paul Jones Arena ... This spring, athletic tours will run Fridays starting at 1 p.m. at John Paul Jones Arena, while tours at Scott Stadium will begin this fall. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)

    Sunday's Coming--April 13  Apr 10, 2008
    The words of Peter about Jesus and how we should follow in his steps brought to mind the words of John Paul Jones in the American Revolution: "I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." ... The difference between Jesus and John Paul Jones, however, is that Jones goes to fight, and Jesus goes to suffer. (Chetek Alert, WI)

    Athletic department leading fundraising initiative  Apr 8, 2008
    Donations received for the construction of John Paul Jones Arena significantly contributed to the athletic department's success in the Capital Campaign as the first major project of the fundraising campaign ... The fundraising contributions that the department received for the John Paul Jones Arena project also contributed to the department's success, Sweeney said, adding that the project started several years before the Capital Campaign and served as a "bridge campaign" to current fundraising... (The Cavalier Daily, VA)

    History and Hammers Fill Day One at Jefferson Cup  Apr 5, 2008
    Later, after the hammer competition, the two teams gathered for dinner at John Paul Jones Arena and were addressed by Lawrence Hatter, a UVa history professor who ironically earned bachlor's and master's degrees at Missouri. Hatter talked about the links between Jefferson and the two schools and offered that Jefferson, "Wouldn't really know what to think about this type of competition, but he would likely be proud of seeing the two Universities with such great academic backgrounds coming... (Mutigers.com)

    Ryan's heart holds special place for team  Apr 3, 2008
    Those who regularly attended the Cavaliers' home games at John Paul Jones Arena might instead look back on the season as a series of sights and sounds: junior guard Britnee Milner's unceasing smile and hyperactive defense, McKnight hopping off the bench and being the first one to high-five her teammates at every timeout and coach Debbie Ryan having her way with referees, informing them that she's never seen a call like that even though she's "been in the game for 31 years." ... Instead of junior... (The Cavalier Daily, VA)

    USS Nimitz Strike Group in Hong Kong  Apr 3, 2008
    The group of ships includes the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz and the naval ships the USS Princeton, the USS Chafee, the USS Higgins and the USS John Paul Jones. Kreisher declined to say exactly how long the ships will stay because of security reasons. (Newsmax)

    Lucas: UNC Basketball Mailbag  Apr 2, 2008
    2-0 at Boston College's Conte Forum 1-0 at Virginia's John Paul Jones Arena 14-4 at FSU's Leon County Civic Center 24-12 at Clemson's Littlejohn Coliseum 16-8 at Wake Forest's Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum 2-1 at Miami's Convocation Center 2-1 at Virginia Tech's Cassell Coliseum 12-10 at Georgia Tech's Alexander Memorial Coliseum 2-3 at Maryland's Comcast Center 33-38 at Duke's Cameron Indoor Stadium. Those numbers are all the more impressive when you consider that you're not supposed... (Tarheelblue.com)

    Get'cha head in the game!  Mar 31, 2008
    With facilities in John Paul Jones Arena and across the street at the McCue Center, student-athletes enjoy the privilege of desks, quiet work space and about 50 computers. The two centers have the capacity to serve more than 100 student-athletes each at a given time. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)

    Verizon Wireless and Keith Urban Present 'Love, Pain and the Whole Crazy Carnival Ride' Tour  Mar 29, 2008
    John Paul Jones Arena 4/11/08 Charleston, W.Va. Charleston Civic Center 4/12/08 State College, Pa. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Singletary, Long will leave lasting mark at UVa  Mar 28, 2008
    And still, Singletary gave everything and left it on the floor of John Paul Jones Arena. It's hard to really quantify what Long and Singletary will mean to UVa in the long-term. (Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Crouch's 27 takes Braves to next level  Mar 28, 2008
    Jeremy Crouch had 27 points, including a 3-pointer that sparked a run that blew open a close game, as Bradley stunned Virginia 96-85 in the semifinals of the College Basketball Invitational Wednesday night before a crowd of 5,852 at John Paul Jones Arena. The victory gave Bradley 20 wins for the third year in a row and sends the Braves (20-15) into the best-of-three championship of this inaugural tournament against former Missouri Valley Conference rival Tulsa Monday on the road. (Pekin Times, IL)

    Bradley ends Virginia's season in CBI semifinal  Mar 27, 2008
    Singletary's basket, as is normally the case, brought the entire John Paul Jones Arena crowd to its feet in applause for the stunning Virginia run. Virginia's run, however, was quickly countered by the Braves. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)

    Valley post season rests with Braves  Mar 27, 2008
    As the last Missouri Valley Conference basketball team still playing in the postseason, Bradley will have a short turnaround before the semifinals as the Braves (19-15) visit Virginia (17-15) at 6 p.m. tonight at John Paul Jones Arena. Bradley is making its first-ever men's basketball visit to an ACC school in the 55-year history of the league, and it will be the first game against an active ACC member for sixth-year BU head coach Jim Les. (Pekin Times, IL)

    Cavaliers hope to bring down tournament's only other top seed  Mar 26, 2008
    As Virginia took the floor in each of the first two rounds of the College Basketball Invitational, John Paul Jones Arena didn't have the buzz of a typical tournament elimination game. There wasn't even a half-full crowd to witness the two games, with 4,000 showing up for the first-round game, and 6,460 for the second-round match Monday. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)

    Braves in CIT Final Four  Mar 26, 2008
    As the last team in the Missouri Valley Conference still playing in the postseason, Bradley (19-15) will have a short turnaround before the semifinals as the Braves visit Virginia (17-15) Wednesday in a 6 p.m. tip-off at John Paul Jones Arena. The Cavaliers overcame their own 37-29 halftime to edge Old Dominion 80-76 in another quarterfinal. (Pekin Times, IL)

    Solid second half keys Cav victory  Mar 25, 2008
    Last year, the Cavaliers defeated the Lady Monarchs 92-72 in the first game at John Paul Jones Arena. Virginia is not expecting a 20-point blowout this time, however. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)

    Singletary, UVa rally past pesky Monarchs  Mar 25, 2008
    The Cavaliers (17-15) will face Bradley, a winner over Ohio on Monday night, in the semifinals at the John Paul Jones Arena on Wednesday night. FEATURED PRODUCT. (Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)

    CBI ACCtion: Monday, March 24  Mar 25, 2008
    Virginia will host a semifinal game Wednesday night at 7 pm at John Paul Jones Arena against Bradley. theacc. (Theacc.com)

    Private deal embroils public land  Mar 23, 2008
    Grant insists that the $150,000 from Deep Water was a donation to his latest venture, a roughly $10 million plan to build a replica of the Ranger, the sloop of American Revolutionary naval commander John Paul Jones. It will become an attraction at Peanut Island and an educational tool for his tax-funded charter school, the Palm Beach Maritime Academy, Grant says. (The Palm Beach Post)

    The Twenty-One Gun Salute  Mar 22, 2008
    In 1778, the American Naval hero John Paul Jones at one point saluted France with 13 guns, and without even knowing it, began a tradition. Thus, the United States originally fired only a 13 gun salute. (Suite101.com)

    UTS officials iron out bus route changes  Mar 20, 2008
    Campbell also explained that the only remaining alternative for U-Heights residents is to drive to John Paul Jones Arena and catch the bus servicing that area. "Ultimately I can accept this and try to make an adjustment, but I would like for there to have been service at U-Heights," Campbell said. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)

    Van Halen reschedules tour dates  Mar 19, 2008
    (John Paul Jones Arena). May 05: Raleigh, N.C. (RBC Center). (MSNBC -- Music)

    Second-half fouls entangle Spiders  Mar 19, 2008
    Virginia's first-round victory allows the team to advance to the second round, where the Cavaliers will face Old Dominion, which beat Rider 68-65 Monday at John Paul Jones Arena ... The crowd at John Paul Jones Arena was noticeably sparse and lacked the energy and excitement normally characteristic of JPJ. Furthermore, the Cavaliers put in a lackluster performance in the opening half. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)

    Can you Believe It?  Mar 19, 2008
    For last night's opening round of the Cut-Below Invitational -- or maybe it's the Contemptible Business Initiative, my memory's a bit fuzzy -- there was a good deal of excitement in John Paul Jones Arena. There were hundreds -- literally, hundreds -- of Virginia fans who Celebrated Being Inaugural in the first year of the tournament and watched the Cavs Battle In their matchup with the fearsome Spiders of Richmond. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)

    Van Halen Reschedules Spring Shows  Mar 19, 2008
    (John Paul Jones Arena)May 05: Raleigh, N.C. (RBC Center)May 07: Columbus, Ohio (Schottenstein Center)May 09: Atlantic City, (N.J. Boardwalk Hall)May 11: Duluth, Ga. (Gwinnett Arena)May 13: East Rutherford, N.J. (Izod Center)May 15: Baltimore, Md. (Billboard.com)

    Cavaliers, Spiders clash in first round of CBI  Mar 18, 2008
    At 7 p.m. at John Paul Jones Arena, Virginia (15-15, 5-11 ACC) hosts Richmond in round one of the new College Basketball Invitational ... John Paul Jones Arena will be the host arena for the Cavaliers' game against the Spiders, and Old Dominion will host Rider at 7 p.m. tonight. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)

    18 comments  Mar 18, 2008
    Mr. Barone is a senior writer with and the principal co-author of ", published by National Journal every two years. Reader Comments: (18)Here are the comments submitted by Human Events readers: Page 1I find it ironic that we are trying to stop a nation from making the exact same WMD's that we already have. In fact we are the only counrty that has used a WMD. Shouldn't the rest of the world be more scared of us? Since when did we gain the right to dictate and force Democracy on the world as a... (Human Events Online)

    GAME PREVIEW  Mar 18, 2008
    - The Richmond men's basketball team will look for its first season sweep of Virginia Tech and Virginia since the 1991-92 season when the Spiders open the inaugural College Basketball Invitational against the Cavaliers on Tuesday at John Paul Jones Arena at 7 p.m.. Richmond is also going for a pair of victories over ACC teams in the same season for the first time since the 1985-86 season. (Richmondspiders.com)

    Virginia's season will continue in CBI or NIT  Mar 16, 2008
    com - Virginia's season will continue in CBI or NIT. Football Recruit Search. (Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Maryland Travels to Face Virginia Sunday Night  Mar 8, 2008
    The University of Maryland (18-12, 8-7 ACC) travels to face the Virginia Cavaliers (14-14, 4-11 ACC) Sunday (March 9) at John Paul Jones Arena. Tipoff between the Terps and Cavaliers is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on the Terrapin Sports Radio Network and will be televised nationally by Fox SportsNet. (Umterps.com)

    Devils flying into finale  Mar 7, 2008
    The Blue Devils deserved an upgrade on the trip back, and did fly back, after efficiently dismissing the Cavaliers, winning 86-70 at John Paul Jones Arena on Wednesday. Duke's 15-0 run at the end of the first half kept the Cavaliers down and set up a regular-season finale against top-ranked North Carolina. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Blue Devils talk the talk  Mar 6, 2008
    "Sophomore wing Jon Scheyer said talking on the court isn't natural for some players, but he linked Duke's two ACC losses in part to lack of solid communication.It's vital in picking up shooters in transition, in working through screens, on help-side defense and functioning smoothly on offense.The Blue Devils communicate verbally and with hand signals, which can come in handy in raucous atmospheres like the one they'll experience tonight against Virginia at John Paul Jones Arena.For example, on... (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Blue Devils Get 13th ACC Win; Ready For UNC  Mar 6, 2008
    scored a team high 19 points - leading five Blue Devils in double figures as No. 5 's balanced scoring pushed them past the Cavaliers on senior night at the John Paul Jones Arena. Playing their third game in just five days, the Cavaliers didn't have the legs to deal with wave after wave of Duke (26-3) scoring, and it showed as Virginia began to wear down towards halftime. (TheDevilsDen.com)

    Preview: Duke (25-3) v. Virginia (14-13)  Mar 6, 2008
    - John Paul Jones Arena TV: ESPN / Tip: 7:00 PM ESPN. Program Vitals Conference: Atlantic Coast Nickname: Cavaliers Colors: Navy and Orange Head Coach: (3rd year) Career Record at Virginia: 50-39. (TheDevilsDen.com)

    Should Zeppelin reunite? Most definitely  Mar 5, 2008
    Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and Jason Bonham of Led Zeppelin perform on stage during the Led Zeppelin Tribute To Ahmet Ertegun concert, held at the O2 Arena on Dec. 10, 2007 in London, England ... When the three remaining members Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones reunited with drummer Jason Bonham, son of the late John, for a concert last December in London to honor the late Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun, Ron Laffitte considered not attending, even though... (MSNBC -- Music)

    Duke at Virginia  Mar 5, 2008
    Advertisements Luciana Chavez, Staff Writer WHEN: 7 p.m. todayWHERE: John Paul Jones Arena, Charlottesville, Va. TV/RADIO: ESPN/WRBZ-850, WDNC-620RECORDS: No. 6 Duke 25-3 overall, 12-2 ACC; Virginia 14-13, 4-10WHAT TO WATCHVirginia center Laurynas Mikalauskas has scored 31 points with 20 rebounds in the Cavaliers' past two games. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    DeGraffenreid Earns Third Rookie Honor  Mar 4, 2008
    Wright hit the game-winning shot with less than three seconds left in the second overtime period to lift Virginia over Georgia Tech, 103-101, Sunday afternoon at John Paul Jones Arena. In addition, Wright shot 54. (Tarheelblue.com)

    Virginia Beats Georgia Tech 103-101 During Emotional Game  Mar 3, 2008
    Emotions ran high at John Paul Jones Arena for what was expected to mark the final appearance at the two-year-old arena for seniors Sharnee Zoll and Tara McKnight. Zoll finished with 11 assists, eight points and three steals. (ABC 7 News, DC)

    Women's Basketball ACCtion: Sunday, March 2  Mar 3, 2008
    Monica Wright hit the game-winning shot with less than three seconds left in the second overtime period to lift Virginia over Georgia Tech, 103-101, Sunday afternoon at John Paul Jones Arena. Wright finished with a career-high 28 points, while Lyndra Littles also set a new career-high with 31 points to lead UVa. (Theacc.com)

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