News 2008-04-06 Andanh.com

Base to hold events marking Earth Week Sat, 5 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Langley Air Force Base in Hampton will recognize Earth Week with various events from April 21 to April 25.

Local Navy captains tapped for promotion Sat, 5 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Defense Department announced this week that President Bush has nominated several local Navy captains for their first star, or promotion to rear admiral, lower half.

15-year-old charged with posting threats Sat, 5 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Police arrested a 15-year-old boy and charged him with posting threats on the MySpace site about bringing a gun to Kempsville High School in Virginia Beach.

'Nashville Star' show to hold casting call Sat, 5 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A military casting call for NBC's "Nashville Star" will be held April 11 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Naval Station Norfolk 's DeVary Hall.

Smithfield museum re-creates a 1930s black school Sat, 5 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The building was constructed in 1932 as an addition to a historic Rosenwald school.

Walk into the School House Museum in Smithfield. Turn your head to the left, then to the right, and carefully survey the one-room school. Now close your eyes. Envision the grandchildren of freed slaves sitting in class, part of the second generation of black residents to receive an open public education in the South.

Public hearing on houses Tuesday Sat, 5 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A public hearing on building houses at the corner of James and Washington streets will be held Tuesday during the Smithfield Planning Commission meeting.

Tip leads to arrest of burglary suspect Sat, 5 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A Crime Line phone tip led to the arrest of a 19-year-old suspected in the burglary of a Suffolk home last fall.

Council to get a look at budget proposal Sat, 5 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Suffolk City Council will get its first look at the city manager's proposal for the 2008-2009 budget during a work session Monday afternoon.

Ex-official charged over credit card use Sat, 5 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The housing authority executive director was fired last year, weeks after a disagreement with the city.

Police have charged the former executive director of the Williamsburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority with embezzlement, alleging that she used an agency credit card to make about $1,000 in personal purchases.

Public can discuss hospital's vacant land Sat, 5 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The state wants to hear from you this month about Eastern State.

Busch target of online scam Sat, 5 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Police are investigating an online scam in which more than 30 people from all over the country purchased invalid Busch Gardens passes at auction on the Web site eBay .

Well for subdivision is out of service Sat, 5 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A well that supplies water to the Whitehouse Farms subdivision in New Kent County has been out of service since Thursday morning.

Police investigate graffiti at school Sat, 5 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Police are investigating possible gang-related graffiti found in two locations at Jamestown High School.

Consumers' outlook is lowest in 35 years Sat, 5 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Worries are driving shoppers to cut out big-ticket items and shop at discounters and thrift stores.

Worries are driving shoppers to cut out big-ticket items and shop at discounters and thrift stores.

Firm wants to meet with critic Sat, 5 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Circuit City Stores Inc. wants to meet with an investor who is seeking the ouster of the struggling company's chief executive and board of directors.

National City suitor emerges Sat, 5 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Fifth Third Bancorp has emerged as a possible buyer for struggling National City Corp.

Dress your house if it's on the market Sat, 5 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Experts say it can pay dividends to have a professional stager perk up a house for sale.

For sellers, it's a stressful real estate market: Lots of houses are available; buyers look and look, leaving them panicked and their agents frantic.

On the move Sat, 5 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
BANKING Bay Community Bank has promoted Julie A. Pressley to sales market manager for the lower Peninsula. Pressley is responsible for personal and business development, banking products and services, deposit services and business sweeps accounts in York County and Newport News . Pressley had served as a personal banker at the Bay Community Bank Grafton branch.

Ford's CEO got $22.8 million during 2007 Sat, 5 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The president of the United Auto Workers calls executives' pay "excessive and unjustified."

Ford Motor Co. President and Chief Executive Officer Alan Mulally received compensation valued at $22.8 million in 2007, down nearly 42 percent from the previous year — when he joined the company and collected a hefty signing bonus, according to a federal regulatory filing published Friday.

Apple Inc. takes on Big Apple over logo Sat, 5 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Apple Inc. says The Big Apple is worming into its territory with a logo the city is using for its green living campaign.

Ice cream parlor's grand opening today Sat, 5 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A new frozen treat shop, Pauly's Ice Cream Parlor, is scheduled to hold a grand opening today at 7003 Huntington Ave. in Newport News . The store will sell Yoder Dairies ice cream in 16 flavors, in milkshakes, sundaes and other frozen deserts. Hot dogs also will be sold there, and the store can be reserved for children's parties. The hours are daily, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Skilled foreign students can stay in U.S. longer Sat, 5 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Foreign students in the United States studying science, math, engineering and technology can stay in the country 17 months longer if their future employers comply with an immigration verification program of the Homeland Security Department.

Deadly Ape Heart Disease Puzzles Zoos Sat, 5 Apr 2008 13:23:00 -0400
Mopie looked the picture of ape fitness: His shoulders were broad and imposing, his silver-haired back sculpted and muscular, his biceps bulging as wide as a wrestler's thighs when he scratched his head.

Bush, Putin Begin Farewell Talks Sat, 5 Apr 2008 13:12:00 -0400
President Bush and Russian President Vladimir Putin opened suspenseful farewell talks Saturday as the White House dropped hopes they would resolve differences on U.S. missile defense plans, one of the most contentious issues in a long list of security disputes.

Woman wants to fight for country that fails to recognize her Sun, 6 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
R iley Lewis is 2 years old and can't stop showing me the scar at the base of his skull.

Mounting a comeback? Sat, 5 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The owners of Colonial Downs are losing money and might end up selling the track to housing developers.

As the state legislature prepares to meet again in a special transportation session, the future of something entirely different may also be at stake — Virginia's horse racing industry.

Same, but different Sat, 5 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Raising multiples means helping them grow — together and apart

W hen Angela and Emily Stumpo were in kindergarten together, the teacher sometimes worried that the more outgoing Angela would answer questions for her quieter twin sister. So in first grade, the girls' parents put them in different classrooms — and got different reactions.

A push for greater pollution controls at proposed plant Sat, 5 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
T he nation's leading voice for the national parks, the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA), recently submitted comments and an expert's report to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality asserting that Dominion Power's proposal to build a coal-burning power plant in Wise County would use outdated technology and unnecessarily pollute Virginia communities and national parks in Tennessee , Virginia and North Carolina .

A few lucky Catholics will see pope in person Sat, 5 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Of the 8,000 who entered a lottery to get a slot, 400 were selected.

K athleen Bielenberg of York County calls it a "once-in-a-lifetime chance." She and her husband will be among about 50 Peninsula residents celebrating Mass with Pope Benedict XVI when he visits Washington, D.C., later this month.

'Freedom is not free' Fri, 4 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Organizers urge reflection on the anniversary of the death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The speeches have been made and the music's been performed. Now it's time to pause and reflect. Forty years ago on this date, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tenn.

Vandals ransack Pottery, steal money Sun, 6 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Goods are destroyed, graffiti is left and a forklift is driven into a building.

— Vandals broke into the Williamsburg Pottery early Saturday, destroying merchandise, stealing money and taking a forklift to rip through the doors of a building, police said.

Fowl Play Prompts Unusual Court Order Fri, 4 Apr 2008 16:32:00 -0400
A court has issued what could be at least a local first: an order of protection for a duck. A Suffolk County judge approved the measure Thursday, telling a man accused of shooting a family's pet duck to stay away from the bird and her owners.

April 05: Feedback from newspaper readers Sat, 5 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Anita, Hampton: Jolly good article in the Sports section on "More time to shine for Balluzzo." It would have been nice to include the owner of car #57, our son, Big John Bradley.

Death penalty Sat, 5 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Kaine's moratorium makes sense, pending Supreme Court ruling

Given the regular attempts to inject capital punishment into statewide elections, to the point of making it a litmus test for political acceptability, it is curious that Gov. Tim Kaine 's announced moratorium on executions in Virginia has inspired such a measured response.

College drinking Sat, 5 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Responsibility and education beat a ban on campus alcohol ads

A recent court case is a reminder that education and personal responsibility, not censorship and prohibition, are the right ways to address dangerous behavior.

Both victors look dominant Sun, 6 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
N o sooner had college basketball's chattering class started to anoint Memphis as this season's probable national champion, Kansas interrupted the conversation.

Life-changing fight Sun, 6 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
In his battle against cancer Philip Brown lost football, but he has gained 'strength and faith though God.'

— At first glance, Philip Brown appears normal, which is the way he likes it.

Plenty of decisions in air Sun, 6 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Sean Glennon and Tyrod Taylor are competing, but both could play next season.

As Sean Glennon and Tyrod Taylor continue to split snaps in Virginia Tech 's spring practices, the most fervent of Tech quarterbacks coach Mike O'Cain's teachings runs through their heads. O'Cain is encouraging them to be know-it-alls.

Barefoot leaves ODU to coach at Elon Sun, 6 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Lady Monarchs assistant, who played at Menchville and CNU, will lead a team that went 12-20 this season.

Old Dominion women's basketball assistant coach Karen Barefoot, who grew up in Newport News, resigned Saturday to become the head coach at Division I Elon University, located near Greensboro, N.C.

Mom and her karate kids Sun, 6 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Ivy Losey took up the sport to relieve boredom in Iceland, but she and her family now embrace and excel in it.

— Ice and isolation led Ivy Losey to seek an outlet for her boundless energy. The young, single Navy seaman was stationed in southern Iceland in 1980 and decided to take up karate simply to relieve boredom.

Royal coup, bathroom humor Sun, 6 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
R ewinding the week that was, in which baseball season got under way (and the Royals still are in playoff contention), Michelle Wie found a boyfriend (and without a sponsor's exemption), and hey, Isiah, tick, tock, tick, tock ...

Hoff shines in Columbus Grand Prix Sat, 5 Apr 2008 22:47:00 -0400
Swimmer Katie Hoff, who grew up in Williamsburg, wins three finals at an Ohio meet as she prepares for the Olympics.

Katie Hoff , who grew up in Williamsburg, is looking like a real threat in the Olympics.

Admirals win home finale, end rough year in style Sat, 5 Apr 2008 22:35:18 -0400

Local college roundup: W&M men run to Colonial Relays crown Sat, 5 Apr 2008 23:07:00 -0400
In track and field Saturday, William and Mary 's men won the team title in the Colonial Relays at Zable Stadium with 101 points, followed by Michigan State with 88.

IL roundup: Tides rained out; R-Braves win Sat, 5 Apr 2008 22:49:00 -0400
The Buffalo Bisons' International League game against the Norfolk Tides at Harbor Park was rained out Saturday, necessitating a doubleheader at 1:15 p.m. Sunday.

"Egypt's Ten Greatest Discoveries" - roanoke.com Sun, 06 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

"Egypt's Ten Greatest Discoveries"

8 p.m. on Discovery Channel

Egypt's innovations -- construction marvels such as the pyramids, as well as mathematics, language and art -- have reached across the centuries to influence modern life. This special includes expert analysis of Egypt's achievements and their effects. Another new program, "Why Ancient Egypt Fell" (10 p.m.), looks at how global warming and other factors might have led to the destruction of the empire.

TV NEWS BRIEFS ZAP2IT.COM - roanoke.com Sun, 06 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

'Moonlight'-ers draw blood

Even though most industry observers expect CBS to renew "Moonlight" without prompting, fans of the vampire drama are using their blood (and maybe sweat and tears) to save their show.

Q: Does God give up on us sometimes? I'm afraid He has abandoned me, and I guess I can't blame Him b Sun, 06 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Q: Does God give up on us sometimes? I'm afraid He has abandoned me, and I guess I can't blame Him because I know I've let Him down and been a big disappointment to Him. Is it too late to get things right? -- S.N.

Don't suppress urge to suppress surge - roanoke.com Sun, 06 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Q: I thought about installing a whole-house electric surge suppressor for my electronic devices. Do they save energy, what are the various types and how can I compare them? -- Kerry K.

A: It is wise to install a whole-house voltage surge suppressor to protect entire branch circuits throughout your home. There can be hundreds of voltage surges every day. They are very short in duration, but can exceed hundreds of volts in magnitude.

Try to mend fences for baby's sake - roanoke.com Sun, 06 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Q: My husband and I have been married for two years and are anxiously awaiting the birth of our first child -- a boy.

My side of the family is very close. My husband's side is a different story. My mother-in-law and I have not spoken since the wedding, except for a heated phone conversation a year ago. She ended that phone call by saying, "I hope God never blesses you with the gift of a child."

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