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Charlotte Kohler dies at 99; editor brought distinguished writers, poets to Virginia Quarterly Review
The Washington PostCharlotte Kohler, who helped shape the path of literature as the longtime editor of the small but influential Virginia Quarterly Review, died Sept. 15 of congestive heart failure at her home in Charlottesville, Va. She was 99 and died one day before her...Tags: David Lee, James Dickey, North Carolina, Virginia, University of Virginia
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Fan use linked to lower risk of sudden baby death
Associated Press WriterUsing a fan to circulate air seemed to lower the risk of sudden infant death syndrome in a study of nearly 500 babies, researchers reported Monday. Placing babies on their backs to sleep is the best advice for preventing SIDS, a still mysterious cause...Tags: California, Medicine, Oakland (Alameda, California), University of Virginia, Medical Research
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Fan use linked to lower risk of sudden infant death syndrome, study says; more research needed
Associated Press WriterCHICAGO (AP) _ Using a fan to circulate air seemed to lower the risk of sudden infant death syndrome in a study of nearly 500 babies, researchers reported Monday. Placing babies on their backs to sleep is the best advice for preventing SIDS, a still...Tags: California, Medicine, Oakland (Alameda, California), University of Virginia, Medical Research
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Va. players acquitted of misdemeanor charges
Two University of Virginia football players have been cleared of charges that they stole beer from a Charlottesville nightclub. Will Barker, a 21-year-old junior, and freshman walk-on Dave Roberts were found not guilty Monday of misdemeanor petit...Tags: Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), University of Virginia, Bars, Trials, Wine, Beer, and Spirits
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McCain's Va. efforts conspicuous by absence
We've been listening for months as Democrat Barack Obama opened campaign headquarters faster than Starbucks opens new franchises, and the underlying question has always been: Where is John McCain? It's a pretty stark contrast across Virginia and...Tags: Newport News (Newport News, Virginia), Virginia, Republican Party, Woodbridge, Election Day
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Va. Forestry closes 3 offices
The Virginia Department of Forestry has closed three of its six regional offices to save money. The agency announced the merger of offices in Abingdon, Waverly and Farmville into three remaining offices in Charlottesville, Salem and Tappahannock on...Tags: Forestry and Timber, Forests, Natural Resource Industry, Natural Resources, Agricultural Research and Technology
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Cardinal faces civil rights lawsuit
An Ohio-based healthcare corporation faces a civil rights lawsuit filed on behalf of an employee who says it failed to accommodate his religious beliefs by making him work on Sundays. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed the lawsuit Tuesday...Tags: Employment Opportunities, Civil Rights, Ohio, Justice and Rights, Trials
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Virginia jobless rate continues to rise
Virginia's unemployment rate rose in August to its highest level in more than a decade. State figures released Tuesday show the jobless rate increased by 0.1 percentage point in August to 4.6 percent, the highest rate since January 1997. The national...Tags: Unemployment, Business, Virginia, Martinsville (Martinsville, Virginia)
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Ex-teacher gets 3-year suspended sentence
A former Chesterfield County substitute teacher has been given a three-year suspended prison term for embezzling from a booster club. Daniella Kyriakides was sentenced Monday by substitute Circuit Judge Jay Swett of Charlottesville. The 55-year-old...Tags: Witnesses, Embezzlement, Chesterfield County, Corporate Crime, Prisons
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Norfolk to recall end of Massive Resistance
The Associated PressThe city of Norfolk will hold a series of events that will recall the end of Massive Resistance, the state's final effort to deny black students the right to attend public schools. Officials said Monday that Norfolk's observance of the 50th anniversary...Tags: Virginia, Ceremonies, Warren County (Virginia), High Schools, Norfolk (Norfolk, Virginia)
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New kindergarten focuses on creativity, critical thinking
Strict state and federal standards have begun to change the face of kindergarten in American schools. But at a new kindergarten program at Charlottesville's Congregation Beth Israel Preschool, playtime is still paramount. The private preschool on...Tags: Curricula, Virginia, Albemarle County, Schools, Teaching and Learning
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Dave Matthews played 'cheerleader' in helping to produce Palahniuk film adaptation 'Choke'
Associated Press WriterLOS ANGELES (AP) _ Dave Matthews has acted in a few films, but the Grammy-winning musician has been playing a behind-the-scenes role in Hollywood of late — that of film producer. The singer of his namesake band co-founded ATO Pictures and has...Tags: Los Angeles, Music, Movies, Hollywood (Los Angeles, California), Music Industry
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