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The Virginia General Assembly has elected the state’s first African-American female Supreme Court justice, Cleo E. Powell of Chesterfield County, in a historic selection that also marks the first time the state legislature has elected any African-American to the state’s highest court. Others have been appointed by governors and confirmed by lawmakers, according to Sen. […]
You’ve decided to have a romantic evening with your significant other and have taken care of every detail. The fabulous dinner you’ve made starts with the well-known aphrodisiac, oysters . Here’s something quite interesting about your pre-dinner mood-setter. . . . Oysters can change from one gender to another and back again.
Three male youths reported to Va Tech Police that a man was walking on campus with what appears to look like a handgun. The youth described the white male as having light brown hair and being 6 feet tall and was walking in the direction of a volleyball court. VA Tech has issued an […]
U.S. President Barack Hussein Obama turns the big 5-0. “I feel good, a little grey” but my wife, Michelle says “I’m cute.” The prez will host an event at the White House this evening starting at 5. There were two events held in his hometown of Chicago Wednesday ranging in cost from $50 to $35,000 a person. […]
Step away from that cookie if you want to keep your boyfriend or husband, ladies. A survey conducted by AskMen.com and Cosmopolitan magazine has revealed some interesting results. Men are more concerned with their partner’s body type than women are, according to a poll released by Cosmopolitan magazine. A new survey of 70,000 people across […]
Most of the time you eat all your favorite foods without even really knowing that much about them. Where did this food come from, and of what is it made? It’s after doing a little research that you’re often surprised. Here’s a nice surprise…. Broccoli and cauliflower are the only vegetables that are flowers.
The current issue of SHAPE magazine shines a spotlight on the growing number of couples in the prime of their childbearing years who choose not to have children. Many couples who CHOOSE to remain childless talk of the criticism and stigma they feel from friends, family and strangers, for their decision. Some experts argue that […]
Mothers have been known to tell their daughters, “Don’t frown, you’ll give yourself wrinkles.” Speaking of wrinkles. . . . One brow wrinkle is the result of 200 thousand frowns.
Immediate release: DEADLINE EXTENDED: Scholarships Available for Children of Military Heroes Dulles, VA – Attention Students & Parents! We are extending our deadline for both new and renewal students. Students will now have until August 31 to complete all of their application or renewal paperwork. If […]
Pocahontas Parkway 895, No cash and No change accepted during the overnight hours, from 11 p. m. to 5 a.m. Mary Ellin Arch of Pocahontas 895 suggest commuters get an EZ Pass or use one of its new electronic card machines. If you have trouble with the machines, first time offenders you get a break. […]
Last year, the Richmond Police Department’s big night out – National Night Out – attracted more than 75 civic and neighborhood associations in giving crime a going-away party. This year, the goal is to make the party bigger and better. Residents are invited to make plans now to join Richmond Police […]
A northern New Jersey school district has adopted a voluntary random drug testing program for middle school students. Parental consent is required for sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students in the Belividere school district. Those who test positive will be required to attend an early intervention program and have routine visits with a guidance counselor […]
