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1 hr ago | Spokesman Review

Sniper's lawyers see his humanity 1

If attorney Jon Sheldon's final plea to save the life of John Allen Muhammad fails, he will go to Virginia's death chamber tonight to watch the sniper die.

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Related Topix: Greensville Correctional Center, State Prisons, Prison, Death Penalty, Prince William County, VA

Mon Nov 09, 2009

Pharmaceutical Online

Patheon, Inc. Adds Two Key Industry Leaders To Its...

Patheon, a global provider of drug development and manufacturing services to the international pharmaceutical industry announced recently that it has named William E. Weiser, Ph.D. as group director, Pharmaceutical Development Services , Analytical Development at the company's Kit Creek laboratory located in Research Triangle Park, N.C. At the same ...

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Related Topix: Biotech, Medicine, Healthcare Industry, Pharmaceuticals, Cincinnati, OH Metro, Purdue University

Sun Nov 08, 2009

Philly.com

Energetic, thoughtful Thao with Get Down Stay Down

In days past, even in the more egalitarian indie scene, the rockin' world was mostly guyville - boys galore, with only scattered women playing along.

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Related Topix: Virginia, Virginia Government, Entertainment

Sat Nov 07, 2009

Hampton Roads Daily Press

Federal appointment a 'high honor' for NN lawyer

It's one Peninsula native replacing another on the local federal bench. Douglas E. Miller, 47, an attorney who grew up in Hampton, will replace U.S. Magistrate Judge James E. Bradberry on the federal court that serves Hampton Roads .

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Related Topix: Criminal Defense Law, Law, Norfolk Metro, James Madison University

Fri Nov 06, 2009

MediLexicon

Study Suggests Handedness May Effect Body Perception

Main Category: Psychology / Psychiatry Also Included In: Neurology / Neuroscience Article Date: 06 Nov 2009 There are areas in the brain devoted to our arms, legs, and various parts of our bodies.

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Related Topix: Psychology, Science, University of Virginia, Health

Thu Nov 05, 2009

WTKR-TV Norfolk

Hamilton's defeat a major blow to Peninsula's influence

Del. Phil Hamilton walks away from an unanswered door in August while canvassing the Village Green neighborhood in Newport News.

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Related Topix: Hamilton, VA, Newport News, VA, Christopher Newport University, US News, Old Dominion University

The Flat Hat

Voter turnout weaker as gubernatorial election ends

Students at the College of William and Mary went to the polls Tuesday to elect statewide officials, but the number of students who showed up to vote was significantly less than last year.

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Related Topix: US Politics, 2008 Presidential Election, Williamsburg, VA, 9, US News, Barack Obama

Wed Nov 04, 2009

EurekAlert!

A vast right arm conspiracy? Study suggests handedness may effect body perception

There are areas in the brain devoted to our arms, legs, and various parts of our bodies.

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Related Topix: Psychology, Science, University of Virginia

WTKR-TV Norfolk

Robin Abbott defeats besieged Phil Hamilton in 93rd District

Democrat Robin Abbott captured enough Peninsula votes Tuesday to knock off Del. Phil Hamilton, a powerful Peninsula lawmaker who battled scandal on the re-election campaign trail.

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Related Topix: US News, Old Dominion University, Newport News, VA, Christopher Newport University

Mon Nov 02, 2009

Pocono Record

Eburg district interim super made tough choices for years

Sharon Laverdure, acting superintendent, is familiar to many from her roles as teacher, coach, principal and assistant superintendent during her past 35 years with East Stroudsburg School District.

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Alderson-Broaddus College, Bucknell University, Marywood University

Hampton Roads Daily Press

W&M employee who stole laptops gets 2 months in jail

A former College of William and Mary employee will spend two months behind bars for stealing nine computers from the university and trying to sell them on the Internet.

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Related Topix: Williamsburg, VA, James City County, VA

Sun Nov 01, 2009

Hampton Roads, Virginia, news, sports...

Campus queens, dress the part

Left) Jessee Vasold, William and Mary 's first transgender homecoming queen, took the field at halftime of the Tribe's game against James Madison U. today in Williamsburg.

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Related Topix: Transgendered, Williamsburg, VA, Tarleton State University, Fairfax County, VA, George Mason University

Fri Oct 30, 2009

PilotOnline.com

Solving Virginia's ethical dilemma

In August, an investigation by Virginian-Pilot reporters Bill Sizemore and Julian Walker uncovered e-mails showing that Del.

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Related Topix: Virginia, Old Dominion University

Thu Oct 29, 2009

Hampton Roads, Virginia, news, sports...

Williamsburg notebook: Hear ye, hear ye, get thee to DOG Street, celebration's on

TO BE HONOURED, Duke of Gloucester Street, having previously been designated a Great Street by the American Planning Association.

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Related Topix: Williamsburg, VA, James City County, VA

MinnPost.com

Symphonies gingerly embrace digital performers

Every season at your local concert hall, the drill is the same: Musicians tune up their instruments, a conductor walks onstage, taps a baton, and works of past compositional masters spring to life.

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Related Topix: Classical, Computers, Williamsburg, VA, CPU, Science / Technology

Wed Oct 28, 2009

Times Leader

Expert: Parents can control technology

FORTY FORT In New Jersey, a ninth grader met the boy of her dreams. They dated through high school and, before the couple parted ways their senior year, the girl let her boyfriend take a nude photo of her on his cell phone, said Katie Koestner, a nationally known expert on cyberspace issues.

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Related Topix: Forty Fort, PA, Social Software

Tue Oct 27, 2009

PilotOnline.com

Beach commonwealth's atty.

Education Law degree, University of Richmond, 1974; bachelor's degree, history, College of William and Mary, 1968 Experience Appointed to current post in 2000; won election in 2000, and re-election in 2001 and 2005; former supervisory assistant U.S. Attorney in Eastern District of Virginia, Norfolk and Newport News divisions; former private ...

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Related Topix: Criminal Defense Law, Law, University of Richmond, Prison, Norfolk Metro, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Jim Webb, Democrat

Feministing

What We Missed

Congrats to Jessee Vasold , the first transgender homecoming queen at the College of William and Mary! A new study on the Internet and prostitution.

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Related Topix: Transgendered

Mon Oct 26, 2009

Surfbirds News

Salt Marsh Birds Threatened by Sea-Level Rise

Species of marsh birds such as the Clapper Rail, Virginia Rail, Willet, Seaside Sparrow and Marsh Wren could experience 80% population declines in the Chesapeake Bay region if sea-levels rise by three to six feet by the year 2100.

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Sun Oct 25, 2009

Hampton Roads Daily Press

Transgender homecoming queen crowned at William and Mary

In a red shirt, black pants and a small silver lip ring, Jessee Vasold made a half-time appearance Saturday at the Tribe's football game against James Madison.

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Related Topix: Transgendered, Social Software, Gay/Lesbian

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