Archive: 2008
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Bridge Loan to Nowhere
Some have called him the worst Secretary of the Treasury in U.S. History. One thing is clear, Hank Paulson has been acting more like Santa Claus than a prudent…
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Books: The Gift That Keeps On Giving
Worried about the economy? Wondering how you're going to polish off your Christmas list without breaking the bank? Consider buying books—books don't cost a lot,…
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A Fish Story With A Very Happy Ending
The boy who loved to go fishing with his father never imagined that he would become a world-renowned devotee of the ancient search for the "Queen of Rivers." Hi…
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2009 $20,000 TCH Fox Chase Show Series Named Affiliate Organization of USHJA
Fox Chase Farm, based in Middleburg, VA, is pleased to announce that the 2009 $20,000 TCH Fox Chase Show Series is now an affiliate of the United States Hunter…
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Start Your Engines!
On the western edge of Upperville, tucked into the Upperville Village Business Center, sits what can only be described as a little slice of British automotive h…
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Souled Out
Souled Out
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Season's Seasonings!
I don't know about you, but I inevitably gain at least five pounds between now and New Year's Day. Succulent holiday meals and the requisite leftovers; gifted c…
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Review: The Great Book of Washington, D.C., Sports Lists
In The Great Book of Washington, D.C., Sports Lists D.C. sports-media personalities Len Shapiro and Andy Pollin tackle the phenomenon that is D.C. sports with a…
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Re-Volting
It's never easy, outwitting the varmints that rearrange our planting schemes. There are a few to contend with and some are far more destructive than others. By…
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Poof!
The NFL last week announced it was cutting prices on this season's playoff tickets by an average of 10% in response to what it referred to as "the economic chal…
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Picturing History: A Conversation with Howard Allen
We meet at the Fun Shop, climb steep stairs, cross a room overflowing with merchandise, duck through a doorway, go past children's toys, clothes, and books and…
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Obama Carries Middleburg
Here's Looking at You, Kid Having accomplished all necessary scouting skills to becoming a Boy Scout, three Scouts were honored with their Scout award. The skil…
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New research lab opens at Virginia Tech's Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center
The Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center's advanced referral services and scientific research has always distinguished it as a leader in equine medical car…
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Middleburg Skin Care is now open
Middleburg Skin Care announces its grand opening offering the true European Skin Care experience: enjoyable, relaxing, nurturing and results-oriented. Middlebur…
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Middleburg Restaurants To Tantalize Taste Buds During 'Celebrate the Harvest' Weekends
During the remaining weekends in November, many of the restaurants in Middleburg will be participating in the first "Celebrate the Harvest" festival, which brin…
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MARE Center seminar topics of much interest to equine community
A record crowd turned out for the Middleburg Agricultural Research and Extension Center's (MARE Center) 4th annual daylong equine educational seminar, entitled,…
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Innovative system used to repair equine fractures at Virginia Tech's equine medical center
When a human fractures an arm or leg, the results are pain, discomfort, and inconvenience. When a horse fractures a limb, however, the consequences are more ser…
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Halloween
Halloween
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Goose Creek Polo Team Wins USPA Silver Cup
Goose Creek repeated as USPA Silver Cup champions having to go to overtime to defeat a very talented and determined Pony Express team 11-10. The Silver Cup play…
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Fairfax Hunt Breakfast
Fairfax Hunt Breakfast