October 2006
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What Do James Bond, Vincent Price and Barney Fife Have in Common?
They're all "eccentric" when it comes to gastronomy. Little known? Probably yes, but I can verify it here. Consider these trivia "ammo" for your next dinner par…
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Webb is the Right Choice
As the elections approach we have interviewed the two candidates for US Senate in Virginia. Below you will find my interview with Senate George Allen, our incum…
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The Silly Season
The late Lyn Nofziger, communications and political advisor to President Reagan, called the last month of a campaign "the silly season". That's when candidates…
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The Loudoun Sketch Club at 60 - The Art of Art
Many years ago, when I first moved to this area, I remember one of the first local artist names I had heard of and then met was that of Vinton Pickens. Born in…
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The Art of Pineda Bueno to Middleburg
Beginning Friday, November 10 and running through Sunday November 12, 2006, Trowbridge-Lewis Galleries will be hosting the renowned Spanish artist Jose Antonio…
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Structure Plants
A garden in a years time has its ups and downs. Spring is usually the showiest time of the year, particularly for the gardener with lots of summer shade. Over t…
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Sheila Johnson Honored & Youth AIDS Event
Sheila Johnson Honored & Youth AIDS Event
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Salute to Senator John Warner - 60 Years of Public Service
Commander John P. Molière announced that Middleburg American Legion Post 295 will host a "Tribute to Senator John Warner's 60 Years of Public Service" on Saturd…
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Red vs Blue - Conscience of a Conservative? Webb is the Right Choice
In 1960, Barry Goldwater, the father of modern conservative Republicanism, argued that a true "conservative electorate" had to be created out of a combination o…
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Precious Treasures in Middleburg at Mystique
Mystique, the beautiful, new pale sand and swimming pool blue jewelry shop on Middleburg's Washington, Street has pieces that will entice every shopper, especia…
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Middleburg is Getting Hot, Hot, Hot - Town Wide WiFi Hotspot
Just over a month ago, pleasantly surprised visitors to Market Salamander, Books and Crannies, Mello Out, Maxwell's Pub and Dank's Deli to name a few, as well a…
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Middleburg Mutt Strut - A Winner for Runners, Families and Pets
Middleburg Fitness Club's first annual Mutt Strut 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk will be off to the races November 18, among the scenic landscape of Middleburg and the…
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Indications of Enlightenment... or, the Lack There of - Red vs Blue
When Thomas Jefferson wrote to George Washington from Paris in November, 1788, he noted his "infinite pleasure" that eleven states had accepted the new constitu…
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In Search of the $1 Million Ring - The American Society of Appraisers Values $2.2 Million Worth of Jeweled Rings for Book Sequel, Secrets of the Alchemist Dar
Hundreds of fans of the best-selling book, The Treasure's Trove are excited about the newly released sequel and recent feature on the Today Show, Secrets of the…
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If a Tree Falls on Washington Street... Tree Removal Approved. Hyre Resigns. Salamander Development Moves Forward.
At its regular monthly meeting on October 12, the Middleburg Town Council conditionally approved a request by Chat Hughey to allow the removal of ten trees to f…
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Hospital Rummage Sale Breaks All Records
The Ladies Board of Inova Loudoun Hospital's 68th Hospital Rummage Sale grossed a record-breaking $118,000. Held this past Friday and Saturday at the Morven Par…
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Hidden Hollow Takes Grand Championship - Pennsylvania National
Trainer Ginny Edwards of Hidden Hollow returned home to Upperville, Va., with grand championship honors from one of the country's premier horse shows, The Penns…
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Fine Time for Wine - The American Society of Appraisers Offers Tips on Wine Collecting
Americans are drinking more wine now than they did 20 years ago and taking more interest in finding and collecting premium wines. The American Society of Apprai…
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Exploring Books - A Masterpiece, A Memoir, A New Look At Some Familiar Characters - Take Your Pick
Yes, I know it's not even Halloween yet and Christmas seems far, far way, but it will be here before you know it. If you are anything like me, you always plan t…
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Dancing with the Redskins
The Redskins dance great. Nobody can deny them their dancing skills. They dance well after scoring touchdowns, they dance well after punt returns (ESPECIALLY th…