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July 01, 2009

Billy Mays’ death leaves infomercial void, but pitches will go on

Billy Mays’ death Sunday leaves a void in the infomercial world that won’t easily be filled, according to industry insiders.



June 30, 2009

Jackman, Rogen, Hathaway among Oscar invitees
Jackman, Rogen, Hathaway among Oscar invitees

LOS ANGELES (AP)—Hugh Jackman, Seth Rogen, Anne Hathaway and director Danny Boyle have been invited into the exclusive Hollywood club that votes on the Academy Awards.



June 29, 2009

Weekend Watch

What to watch this weekend as sports get ready for a weekend of competitions.



May 19, 2009

Drama Kids hosts spring performance

STAFFORD — Drama Kids of Stafford County put on its 2009 Spring Performance on Saturday at Walker-Grant Middle School in Fredericksburg.

‘The Pajama Game’ playing at Riverside
‘The Pajama Game’ playing at Riverside

Back in 1954 clocks and watches were important in offices. “The Pajama Game” is about never losing a minute or 7-and-a-half cents.



April 28, 2009

Blast from past: Peter Yarrow at UMW
Blast from past: Peter Yarrow at UMW

Peter Yarrow of the 1960s folk group, “Peter, Paul & Mary” visited The University of Mary Washington on April 22. The school’s ecology club sponsored Yarrow’s concert. 

Country singer Toby Keith prepares for USO Tour
Country singer Toby Keith prepares for USO Tour

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A National Press Club luncheon was filled to capacity on the eve of Toby Keith’s Middle East USO Tour.



April 22, 2009

Epic documentary ‘Earth’ now playing
Epic documentary ‘Earth’ now playing

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Disneynature films is celebrating Earth Day 2009 with the release of “Earth.“



April 21, 2009

Bald for a cause

Offering to shave your head for charity is not something everybody is willing to do.



April 16, 2009

From Wawa to Nashville
From Wawa to Nashville

STAFFORD — Sixteen area residents came to Garrisonville’s Wawa (near Rosner Toyota) early Thursday morning to join radio station Thunder 104.5 to sing on-air.



April 14, 2009

Pastimes

Upcoming events in the area.

Local woman a winner on ‘Wheel’

STAFFORD — Local resident Courtney Thompson was the big winner on an episode of “Wheel of Fortune,” which aired Monday night.

Officer a finalist on “America’s Most Wanted” All Star Week

STAFFORD — “America’s Most Wanted” visited Fredericksburg last week to tape interviews with city Chief David Nye and some of his staff.

King George couple to appear on ‘Wife Swap’
King George couple to appear on ‘Wife Swap’

STAFFORD — Each week, ABC Television Network hosts “Wife Swap,” inviting two contradictory families from across the country to participate in a two-week long challenge.

Hannah’s fluff; fans will love it anyway

I admit, as an aging baby boomer, I’m hardly the “target demo” for this film. However, my belief is that any movie can entertain and engage a viewer of any age, if the folks who made it make the effort.

Prince William woman a winner on ‘Jeopardy!‘

WOODBRIDGE — The trouble with winning at Jeopardy! is that you have to turn around and try to do it again almost immediately.



April 07, 2009

Cherry tree blossoms dazzle in Manassas
Cherry tree blossoms dazzle in Manassas

Millions of visitors flock to Washington each year to view the Cherry tree blossoms.

Pastimes

Upcoming events in the surrounding area.



April 01, 2009

Feature: Plain old salt, it’s not
Feature: Plain old salt, it’s not

It’s the first compound you learn in chemistry class. One molecule of sodium bonds with one molecule of chloride to form sodium chloride, NaCl — table salt.



March 26, 2009

Former ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star being evicted
Former ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star being evicted

LOS ANGELES — Isaiah Washington’s landlord has started an eviction procedure against the former “Grey’s Anatomy” star, claiming he owes $100,000 in rent.



March 11, 2009

Madison County native thrived on ‘Top Model’
Madison County native thrived on ‘Top Model’

Kelly “Isabella” Falk couldn’t believe her eyes.



March 05, 2009

Jimmy Fallon debuts as ‘Late Night’ host
Jimmy Fallon debuts as ‘Late Night’ host

NEW YORK — As Jimmy Fallon prepared to debut as host of NBC’s “Late Night,“ he found his predecessor, Conan O’Brien, in his dressing room, still packing up.



February 12, 2009

Movie Review: ‘Coraline’ dazzling but dull

Coraline,“ the first stop-motion animated film to be conceived and shot in 3-D, is visually dazzling, as you’d expect — but strangely joyless.



February 05, 2009

Super Bowl ads don’t disappoint

There were nearly 60 commercials during this year’s Super Bowl, including the first in 3-D: a 30-second trailer for the animated movie “Monsters vs. Aliens” coming out in March and a commercial for PepsiCo’s Sobe Lifewater energy drinks.

Canines turn out for ‘Hotel for Dogs’ movie
Canines turn out for ‘Hotel for Dogs’ movie

STAFFORD — Great Danes to miniature dachshunds and poodles seemed to have recently overrun the lobby of Regal Aquia 10 Cinema.



January 22, 2009

Pop Culture: Edgar Allan Poe stamp debuts in Richmond

RICHMOND — A new stamp honoring Edgar Allen Poe on his 200th birthday was unveiled last week at the Library of Virginia in Richmond with reflections by a distant cousin and a stirring reading of one of his best-known poems.



January 07, 2009

Soldier’s tale helps parents explain long absences
Soldier’s tale helps parents explain long absences

RICHMOND — Korey Outerbridge was in Iraq when the idea came to him: He needed to write a children’s book.

Wilder turns to blog, teaching as successor is sworn in

STAFFORD — Richmond’s former governor and even more recently, its former mayor, has taken on teaching and in his spare time, blogging. 



December 31, 2008

Need plans on New Year’s Eve?
Need plans on New Year’s Eve?

Need plans for New Year’s Eve? Check out this events’ calendar.

Dick Clark, 79, still rockin’ New Year’s Eve
Dick Clark, 79, still rockin’ New Year’s Eve

LOS ANGELES — Four years after a stroke, Dick Clark is relishing the prospect of another New Year’s Eve celebration, determined to appear for his 36th year in Times Square.

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