Are The Neocons Back? Sep 30, 2009
Are The Neocons Back. Conservative Magazines & Recommended Sites. (The American Conservative)
The players who got away Sep 24, 2009
DB: Stephan Virgil, Virginia Tech, Sr., (Rocky Mount HS): 6 interceptions in 2008; cornerback battling bruised left knee. DB: Crezdon Butler, Clemson, Sr., (Asheville HS): Cornerback has 196 career interception yards, third-most in Clemson history. (News & Observer -- Sports)
The Imaginary Pirate of Globalization, Antoine Garapon, Eurozine Sep 23, 2009
Justissima tellus says Virgil: the land has its own justice within it; it imposes the law ... Virgil, Georgics, II, 460, quoted by Carl Schmitt, Le Nomos de la Terre dans le droit des gens du jus publicum europaeum, translated from German by Lilyane Deroche-Gurcel, with an introduction by Peter Haggenmacher, Paris, PUF, 2001, 48. (Harper's Magazine)
Track & Field Sep 20, 2009
Former Flyin' Frog great Virgil Hodge advanced to the semifinals of the women's 200 meters on Wednesday at the 12th Annual IAAF World Championships ... Former Flyin' Frog greats Michael Frater and Virgil Hodge competed in the men's and women's 100 meters, respectively, on Sunday at the 12th annual IAAF World Championships. (Gofrogs.com)
English classes taking a 'readwhatever you want' approach Sep 13, 2009
"Ours is the first age in history which has asked the child what he would tolerate learning. ... In other ages, the attention of children was held by Homer and Virgil, among others, but by the reverse evolutionary process, that is no longer possible; our children are too stupid now to enter the past imaginatively. No one asks the student if algebra pleases him or if he finds it satisfactory that some French verbs are irregular, but if he prefers Hersey to Hawthorne, his taste must prevail.". It... (NJ.com -- Times)
First-frame struggles sink Duke, Bucs Sep 9, 2009
The Official Site of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Lefty allows unlucky seven in inning to relentless Cubs. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
T.S. Eliot's "The Waste Land" Sep 6, 2009
T.S. Eliot's "The Waste Land". T.S. Eliot's "The Waste Land". (Suite101.com)
Bama, Tech ready to kick preseason woes away Sep 5, 2009
5 tackles for losses), tackle John Graves (three blocked kicks) and cornerback Stephan Virgil (six interceptions). Virginia Tech defensive coordinator Bud Foster is a master at disguising his calls, especially when facing a quarterback starting his first game and an offensive line that had to replace key starters Andre Smith and Antoine Caldwell. (MSNBC -- Sports)
J. Noize - Skillful Chi-Town Rapper/Producer Unveils Debut Offering, "Y.G.B" (Young, Gifted & Black) Sep 4, 2009
Young, Gifted also features appearances by artists Kazi The Blak, Manny and Virgil Strafford. R Terry Dexter and Sunn lend their vocals on the track Bangin Beats Rhymes. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Win Out in Africa film tickets! Sep 3, 2009
The film uses historical references to Gertrude Stein and Virgil Thompson and is richly layered, intelligent and unique. Greyson, who is considered the Prince of Gay Filmmaking, is a guest of the festival and will be in attendance. (iAfrica.com)
Vasquez back in new role for Pirates Sep 2, 2009
CINCINNATI -- Virgil Vasquez finds himself in a new role as he begins his second stint with the Pirates this season. With Pittsburgh already set with a six-man rotation, Vasquez is now a member of the bullpen. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
Record looms for losing seasons after 11-5 loss Sep 2, 2009
" Things little and big keep working against them as do the losses. That gets old, even for a young team. Today Game: Pirates (Duke 10-12) vs. Reds (Bailey 4-4), 12:35 p.m. Where: Great American Ball Park. Radio: WPGB-FM (104.7). Tom Uhlman/Associated Press photos The Reds' Paul Janish, left, and Brandon Phillips congratulate each other after beating the Pirates, 11-5, last night in Cincinnati. The Reds' Wladimir Balentien heads for home plate after hitting a two-run home run off Pirates pitcher... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Charlie Weis Press Conference Transcript - Nevada Game Preview (Sept. 1) Sep 2, 2009
He's 6'6". He moves deceptively well for a guy that's that tall. He's not afraid to tuck and run it obviously with the yardage he gets. On top of that, what makes him more dangerous is their stable of running backs. I'll mention two of them now. I'll come back to another one later. We can talk about Vai Taua and Luke Lippincott as their main two guys. Lippincott had been the starter and got hurt, but he's coming back for his sixth year where Taua took over last year and averaged over 118 yards... (Und.com)
Preseason cornerback power rankings Aug 27, 2009
This season, Virgil will be in the spotlight - and he will thrive. 12. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Happy anniversary, school district Aug 21, 2009
Virgil Belue was the first, followed by Randy McCoy, then Henderson, and now Burchfield. Belue is the expert on how the Clinton district came to be. (The Clarion-Ledger)
City officials consider taking over library Aug 21, 2009
For three decades, the Virgil and Josephine Gordon Memorial Library has offered Sealy residents a place to escape their day-to-day life with a good book while educating children on the importance of learning to read ... The problem, explained Frank Vecera, chairman of the Virgil and Josephine Gordon Memorial Library board, has slowly evolved into its present situation ... The library was established on March 23, 1979, with a gift from Dr. Virgil Gordon. (Sealy News, TX)
Dinich: Hokies ready to be player? » Aug 20, 2009
Every day, on his way from the football office to the team meeting rooms down the hall, Virginia Tech senior cornerback Stephan Virgil passes by an empty glass display case in the Merryman Athletic Center that reminds him exactly what he's playing for this fall ... "I'm waiting to see a trophy in there," Virgil said ... Most of all, Virgil said, they've got the desire. (ESPN -- College Football News)
CONFERENCE REPORT: Inside the WAC Aug 18, 2009
OFFENSE: Starters QB Colin Kaepernick; RB Vai Taua; WR Brandon Wimberly; WR Chris Wellington; WR Tray Session; T Mike Gallett; G John Bender; C Kenneth Ackerman; G Chris Barker; T Alonzo Durham; TE Virgil Green. The pistol is getting hotter and hotter. (USA Today -- Sports)
Bolt's 9.58 shatters 100m record Aug 17, 2009
2, q-Virgil Hodge, St. Kitts and Nevis, 11 ... 5, Virgil Hodge, Saint Kitts and Nevis, 11. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Bright Lights, Belhaven Nights Aug 13, 2009
Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. Eclectic mix of music, art turns festival into major draw. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Morgan Burnett Named To Jim Thorpe Award Watch List Aug 11, 2009
of Southern California Amari Spievey - JR - Iowa Darrell Stuckey - SR -Kansas Earl Thomas - SO - Texas Syd'Quan Thompson - SR - California Walter Thurmond - SR - Oregon Alterraun Verner - SR - UCLA Stephen Virgil - SR - Virginia Tech Deunta Williams - JR - North Carolina Kyle Wilson - SR - Boise State. Scroll to see more. (Ramblinwreck.com)
Come to pass Aug 8, 2009
Virgil tied for the team lead with six interceptions last season. Virginia Tech also boasts two solid safeties in and. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
McCutchen wallops three homers Aug 2, 2009
Virgil Vasquez earned the victory, charged with three runs on nine hits over five innings, but he was optioned back to Indianapolis immediately after the game. Reliever Steven Jackson will be recalled today. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Pirates Notebook: All quiet on trade front ... finally Aug 1, 2009
" Doumit's slowdown Ryan Doumit, who has no history of being questioned for his hustle, slowed down just before reaching first base on a 5-3 double play in the third, and more than a few in the crowd of 23,363 evidently noticed, judging by some jeering. Doumit's explanation was that hulking first baseman Adam Dunn was blocking the base. Russell affirmed that he respects Doumit's hustle and that the matter would be addressed. Babe Ohlendorf Ross Ohlendorf's third-inning single through the right... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Card-carrying Dems ready to talk health Aug 1, 2009
Perriello, who narrowly beat Republican incumbent Virgil H. Goode Jr. last year, has already been targeted by the GOP in his 2010 re-election bid. When he heads home next week, Perriello said, he will visit all 21 counties in his district to talk about health care and other issues. (MSNBC -- Politics)
14-year-old from Maui makes paddling history Aug 1, 2009
40-49: 1, Virgil Sisiam. 2, Gavin Hasegawa. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Michael Steinberg, 80; critic, writer expanded horizons for music listeners Jul 27, 2009
Surely, wrote one reader, not since Virgil Thomson retired as music critic of the New York Herald Tribune, have we witnessed in daily journalism so impressive a combination: musical intelligence, knowledge, sensibility, independence, and taste. Others naturally took to Mr. Steinberg s skewering of local legends with a bit more defensiveness. (Boston Globe)
Gallery, research center opens at CAF Jul 26, 2009
Grinnell said he even went to France with pilot Col. Virgil Sandy Sansing and visited the home of a then-French Underground member who hid Sansing after he parachuted out of his shot-down plane so he could piece together this snapshot of the war. And apparently, the locals there remembered Sansing very well during that visit. (Odessa American, TX)
Bucs' ailing middle infield set to return Jul 25, 2009
Sunday: Pirates (Virgil Vasquez, 1-4, 5. 54) at Diamondbacks (Max Scherzer, 5-6, 3. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
D-backs see similarities in Pirates Jul 25, 2009
Pitchers Charlie Morton and Virgil Vazquez are also being evaluated ... 86) vs. Pirates (Virgil Vasquez, 1-4, 5. (MLB.com -- Arizona Diamondbacks)
This time, D-Backs' bats save Haren Jul 24, 2009
86) vs. Pirates RHP Virgil Vasquez (1-4, 5. 54). (AZCentral -- Sports)
No-hit me, baby, one more time Jul 24, 2009
Aside from Buehrle, the following pitchers have thrown two no-hitters: Jim Bunning, Steve Busby, Carl Erskine, Bob Forsch, Pud Galvin, Ken Holtzman, Randy Johnson, Addie Joss, Dutch Leonard, Jim Maloney, Christy Mathewson, Hideo Nomo, Allie Reynolds, Frank Smith, Warren Spahn, Bill Stoneman, Virgil Trucks, Johnny Vander Meer and Don Wilson. Of that group, Vander Meer stands out because he's the only pitcher in Major League history to throw two consecutive no-hitters, having pulled that stunning... (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Qualls sees good things coming from 'pen Jul 24, 2009
86) vs. Pirates (Virgil Vasquez, 1-4, 5. 54), 1:10 p.m. MST Monday: D-backs (Jon Garland, 5-9, 4. (MLB.com -- Arizona Diamondbacks)
Bucs face D-backs as trade rumors flow Jul 24, 2009
95), 8:10 p.m. ET Sunday: Pirates (Virgil Vasquez, 1-4, 5. 54) at Diamondbacks (Max Scherzer, 5-6, 3. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
Blind Hawaii business owner files complaint against SBA Jul 23, 2009
Virgil Stinnett, a Honolulu resident who owns a Good News HI, and the National Federation of the Blind have filed an administrative complaint with the Small Business Administration saying the SBA's Web site is inaccessible. The action claims the site can't be used by blind people who use text-to-speech screen access technology or Braille displays to access information on the Internet. (Honolulu Advertiser)
A final farewell Jul 23, 2009
Williston's Virgil Syverson is putting away his outdoors baton after directing the city band for 42 years. Syverson is conducting his final outdoor concert performance at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday on the stage named after him in Williston's Harmon Park -- the Virgil Syverson Performance Center. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Remembering When Americans Met the Man in the Moon Jul 23, 2009
The also left a patch honoring the Apollo 1 crew Virgil I. "Gus" Grissom, Edward H. White II and Roger B. Chaffee who died on Jan. 27, 1967, when fire broke out in their capsule during testing. Then Armstrong and Aldrin took off and returned to the Columbia. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
NAACP urges peace after suspect's release Jul 22, 2009
The suspect, 30-year-old Virgil H. Matthews, was released from custody Monday by Judge Nell Y. Cowart, who said she did not find probable cause to hold him in the death of 27-year-old Randy Prince. Matthews, who is white, was arrested Sunday for the murder of Prince, who was black. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Today in History Jul 21, 2009
In 1961, Captain Virgil "Gus" Grissom became the second American to rocket into a suborbital pattern around the Earth, flying aboard the Liberty Bell 7. In 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin blasted off from the moon aboard the ascent stage of the lunar module for docking with the command module. (Yahoo News)
NORTH COUNTY: 40 years later, Apollo engineers proud of moon landing roles Jul 20, 2009
Naranjo described Apollo 11 astronauts as businesslike, very knowledgeable and "real cool." He also knew the ill-fated Apollo 1 crew of Virgil "Gus" Grissom, Ed White and Roger Chaffee, who died in a fire inside the command module on the launch platform at Cape Canaveral in Florida. "We felt pretty bad about it," he said. (North County Times)
Ed White, Jimmy Stewart inducted in Aviation Hall Jul 19, 2009
Virgil "Gus" Grissom and Roger Chaffee also perished in the blaze. Stewart, born in Indiana, Pa. (Santa Maria Times)
Who's Who In Space Exploration Jul 18, 2009
He was selected to pilot the command module for the Apollo 1 mission, but in NASA's first disaster in the space exploration program, White and fellow crew members Virgil Grissom and Roger Chaffee all perished in a fire during training on Jan. 27, 1967 ... Virgil "Gus" Grissom U.S. Astronaut Born in 1926 in Mitchell, Ind ... Chaffee and fellow crew members Edward White and Virgil Grissom all perished in a fire during training on Jan. 27, 1967. (CBS News -- Sci/Tech)
PURDUE: Space exhibit to launch Jul 17, 2009
Other displays will include items used by Apollo 17 astronaut and Purdue graduate Eugene Cernan on various missions, and a Rose Bowl ticket envelope signed by alumni Armstrong, Cernan, Roger Chaffee and Virgil "Gus" Grissom from 1967. Later that year, Grissom and Chaffee died when the first Apollo manned capsule they were in caught fire on the launch pad. (USA Today -- Tech)
Finding the right words Jul 15, 2009
Popular trick in the works of Virgil, Juvenal, Martial et al. Good to see the occasional bit of classical rhetoric still appearing in the increasingly sound-bitten fluff that passes as oratory amongst our illustrious leaders. Zoe, London. (BBC News -- UK)
Dodgers win; roll to 56-32 at break Jul 14, 2009
The Phillies, who won their fifth straight and capped a 9-1 homestand, scored five times in the first off rookie Virgil Vazquez (1-3). Diamondbacks 8, Marlins 1. (Honolulu Advertiser)
More of this story Jul 14, 2009
Todd and E-E Publisher accepted the award presented by DAV State Commander Virgil Williams. Herbert Ropp, commander of the DAV Washington County Chapter No. 65 of Oklahoma, which offices at the Senior Citizen Center in Dewey, said he is thankful that Todd is being recognized for his dedication. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Pirates on course for history after 5-2 flattening Jul 13, 2009
With their no-suspense 5-2 loss to Philadelphia yesterday at Citizens Bank Park, one in which Virgil Vasquez was knocked out after 1 1/3 innings and the offense again mustered precious little, the Pirates. Were swept in three by the Phillies. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Early outburst lifts Phils over Pirates Jul 13, 2009
But Pirates starter Virgil Vazquez hung an 0-2 slider high and over the middle of the plate, and Feliz cranked it over the left-field wall for his sixth career grand slam. "I would say it was a mistake from to throw that pitch over there," Feliz said, sheepishly as always. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Hopefuls for governor find big-time donors Jul 12, 2009
Businessman Virgil Williams, a former chief of staff to Gov. Zell Miller, gave about $12,000. Johnson s list includes plenty of political names, including former U.S. Sen. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Jones capitalizing on chance with Bucs Jul 11, 2009
Sunday: Pirates (Virgil Vasquez, 1-2, 4. 50) at Phillies (J.A. Happ, 5-0, 3. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
Raiders facing first real test Jul 11, 2009
Mamerow said Ron Ricciardi will open at quarterback against Dubuque, with Virgil McNeil waiting in the wings ... Virgil has experience; he s been around the league and he s very knowledgeable about the game, too. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Teachers bring the classroom to the battlefield Jul 11, 2009
Travelers included Nick Pendleton, Virgil Appleby, Josh Harper, Tom Buffington, Wesley Milton, Cam Thurmond, Emily Ansley, Emily Jacobs, Dillan Greeson, Lacie Bradley, Megan Davis, Chelsea Sikes, Courtney Clarke, Jessica Johnson, Jessica Herron, Christian Johnson, Rachel Andrews, Sharon Arnold, Charlie T. Williams, Kyle Roberds, Brian Thompson, Josh James, Loga Stevens, Laurie Davidson, Katie Smith, Charles Elfer and Bob Pittard. Seniors of Jefferson High School were far from home on a school... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Obituaries for Saturday, July 11, 2009 Jul 11, 2009
Donald Virgil Montour. McGREGOR, IOWA Donald V. Montour, 82, of McGregor died Thursday, July 9, 2009, at his home. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Phillies on a roll as they take on Pirates Jul 10, 2009
04) vs. Pirates (Virgil Vasquez, 1-2, 4. 50), 1:35 p.m. ET Monday-Wednesday: All-Star break. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Big first inning leads Phillies over Reds 22-1 Jul 7, 2009
Virgil Vasquez (1-2) went six innings in his third start of the season for Pittsburgh, allowing four runs and seven hits. Comments. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Hodge Wins Gold At CAC Championships Jul 7, 2009
Virgil Hodge clocked a time of 23. 41 to capture first-place in Cuba. (Gofrogs.com)
Oswalt looking to pick up steam Jul 5, 2009
The Official Site of the Houston Astros. Houston (38-41) at San Francisco (44-36), 3:05 p.m. CT. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Salazar ready to step in when needed Jul 3, 2009
99), 1:10 p.m. ET Monday: Pirates (Virgil Vasquez, 1-1, 3. 75) at Astros (Mike Hampton, 4-5, 4. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
Astros' Bourn still adjusting to NL parks Jul 3, 2009
The Official Site of the Houston Astros. Bourn still adjusting to NL parks. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Forbes 100: Bucs celebrate anniversary Jun 30, 2009
Wednesday: Pirates (Virgil Vasquez, 1-0, 3. 00) vs. Cubs (Randy Wells, 2-3, 2. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
Summer Reading List: The B-School Edition Jun 30, 2009
(Penguin Classics, January 2008), by Virgil (with a translation by Robert Fagles and introduction by Bernard Knox in this version of the book), is a classic that reads like a modern-day work. Readers follow Trojan warrior Aeneas as he goes from defeat on the battlefield and a doomed love affair in Carthage to the founding of what would become the first Roman settlements and, ultimately, an empire. (BusinessWeek)
Morton ready to move on from injury bug Jun 28, 2009
41), 7:05 p.m. ET Wednesday: Pirates (Virgil Vasquez, 1-0, 3. 00) vs. Cubs (Randy Wells, 2-3, 2. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
Marshall Cubs' model of efficiency Jun 28, 2009
57) at Pirates (Virgil Vasquez, 1-0, 3. 00), 6:05 p.m. CT. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Virgil Thomson's Symphony on a Hymn... Jun 27, 2009
Virgil Thomson's Symphony on a Hymn Tune. Virgil Thomson's Symphony on a Hymn Tune ... It will be 20 years ago in September that Virgil Thomson died at age 92, leaving behind plenty of scores that typify Americana, his first symphony among them. (Suite101.com)
Tickets On Sale For Oct. 31 Football Game In San Antonio Jun 25, 2009
Saturday, October 31, 2009 10:30 a.m. - Band of the Fighting Irish practice at Alamo Stadium (free and open to the public) 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. -- Notre Dame Alumni Association community service project at location TBD 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. -- Notre Dame Saturday Scholar Series at Marriott River Center (2nd floor ballroom) featuring Rev. Virgil Elizondo, Rev. Dan Groody, C.S.C., Prof. Tim Matovina (free and open to the public) 2:00 p.m. -- Mass at San Fernando Cathedral (free and open to the public)... (Und.com)
