News 2008-05-14 Andanh.com

Amazing apology from McCain's pastor friend... Tue, 13 May 2008 17:08:08 -0500
He gets far less publicity then some bombastic pastors out there, but Pastor John Hagee is a bonafide Youtube phenom. Just surf around fo4r five mintues and see what you can dig up. Presidential hopeful John McCain sought out Hagee's...

Lou Reed walks on the grumpy side Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Prickly Lou Reed gives some insight on life, iPods, his favorite movie and cell phones.

Pioneering singer-songwriter Lou Reed, one of the members of the groundbreaking '60s band the Velvet Underground, has long had a reputation for having a rather prickly personality.

Virginia Symphony concert to be rebroadcast on WHRO-TV Wed, 7 May 2008 16:15:00 -0400
The Virginia Symphony's May 16 performance of Gabriel Faure's Requiem will be broadcast live on WHRO-TV, Channel 15.

Temptations out, Kem in jazz festival Thu, 8 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The R & B singer has a new CD coming out.

Kem, the R&B vocalist, will replace The Temptations Revue with Dennis Edwards for the June 28 portion of the Hampton Jazz Festival, organizers said May 7.

Raven-Symone won't reschedule Hampton concert Wed, 7 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Staff at Hampton Coliseum said May 5 that the recently canceled Raven-Symoné concert at Hampton Coliseum will not be rescheduled.

Kanye West's local show has a new starting time Mon, 5 May 2008 09:57:00 -0400
Kanye West's concert at the Virginia Beach Amphitheater this weekend will begin a half-hour earlier than scheduled, the promoter LiveNation announced today.

Odds are good that Van Halen will rock out Fri, 2 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
H ere's the million dollar question for Diamond Dave and his, ahem, pals in Van Halen : Will you actually rock Charlottesville tonight or are you jerking everybody around again?

Bruce Springsteen and friends rock Charlottesville Thu, 1 May 2008 04:20:00 -0400
The John Paul Jones Arena got a healthy dose of The Boss' magic on Wednesday night.

Concert news: Raven-Symone canceled; Poison, Dokken, Widespread Panic coming Thu, 1 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Sorry, kids. The pajama party has been postponed.

Get 'Lost' in modern melodies Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A 1949 Broadway play is revisited as part of the Virginia Arts Festival this weekend at the Attucks Theatre.

The Virginia Arts Festival has mounted its share of premieres. But this weekend, the festival shifts its focus with the restaging of an American classic.

Trouble Funk's Robert Reed dead at 50 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:37:00 -0400
Robert Reed, keyboardist for the legendary Washington, D.C., go-go band Trouble Funk, died April 12 in Arlington, the New York Times reported.

Another enormous Asian buffet restaurant opens in Newport News Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500
H ometown Buffet opened last month in the shopping center at the Villages of Stoney Run.

SWEETS: See how ice-cream cones and others treats are made Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500
Visit two delicious Norfolk landmarks, Doumar's and Rowena's, and come hungry

D essert for breakfast?

Fresh and tasty seafood found at Slightly Up the Creek Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500
I f you've ever cruised down Deep Creek Road in Newport News, you've certainly come across a charming restaurant overlooking the James River Marina. Previously Herman's Harbor House, The Captain's Table and Hops & Barley, it's now under new ownership and called Slightly Up the Creek.

Krush has great decor, but pricey food needs some work Wed, 9 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500
H igh Street in Old Towne Portsmouth is home to a burgeoning restaurant population, and my husband and I paused before one. "Krush," the neon sign glowed in elegant green script.

Small family restaurant serves bold Thai flavors Wed, 2 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500
T hai restaurants seem to be popping up like mushrooms these days, and the newest can be found in Hampton. Gah Bua Kham, or "golden water lily," is named after the owner's grandmother, and with good reason: many of her recipes appear on the menu.

Buon Amici is not your typical family-style Italian joint Wed, 26 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500
B uon Amici — "good friends" — is the newest Italian eatery and pizzeria located in the New Town development near Williamsburg.

Yukihana offers fine service, fare in a pleasant atmosphere Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500
Y ukihana Japanese Steak & Seafood is located in the spot formerly occupied by Nin-Ja in York County.

Family tradition formed at Anna's stays strong at Nonna's Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500
M ention Italian food and pizza to most any long-term Newport News resident, and the name Anna's inevitably pops up. The restaurants' solid, consistent fare, served in a family-friendly atmosphere, has kept diners returning for many years.

Visit Portsmouth for some real Southern Comfort (food) Wed, 5 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500
E veryone needs it, and every culture has it: comfort food. Jason Alley and Chris Chandler paid homage to that basic necessity in Richmond at Comfort: traditional Southern cookery with a side of panache. Now, Portsmouth is home to a second Comfort — same name, same game.

Center Street Grill mostly sizzles, occasionally fizzles Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500
W illiamsburg has New Town, and now it has the Center Street Grill. A name like that evokes a friendly, casual spot, enjoyed by locals and out-of-towners alike.

Tim Reid weekend kicks off Thursday Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The events provide scholarship funding for at-risk, needy students.

The 2008 Tim Reid Celebrity Weekend kicks off Thursday with two events on the Peninsula.

New Virginia financial aid blog launched Tue, 13 May 2008 17:02:00 -0400
The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, called SCHEV, created a new blog for parents, students and others looking for information about federal and state financial aid.

Relief group helps in Myanmar, China Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Members of the relief organization founded by religious broadcaster Pat Robertson are helping those affected by the cyclone in Myanmar and the earthquake in China.

Kaine announces $7M in water quality grants Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Gov. Timothy M. Kaine says $7 million in grants will be used to help improve water quality in the state's southern rivers.

Philip Morris reaches pollution settlement Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation says it has settled a lawsuit with Philip Morris USA and Virginia over pollution in the James River. The group says the company and the state agreed to immediately reduce and cap the amount of phosphorous Philip Morris can release into the James River from its tobacco processing plant in Chesterfield County.

Man faces sexual assault charges Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A Suffolk man was arrested on Monday and charged with sexually assaulting a woman in his home.

Group warns historic sites are in danger Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The organization issues its eighth annual endangered list.

The Wooden family has grown corn, soybeans and peanuts on the same expanse of Surry County land since the mid-1800s, but the legacy could be wiped out if the Navy chooses a county site for a new landing strip to serve Naval Air Station Oceana.

Grass-roots group fights unnecessary growth Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Less is More will ask local leaders to encourage retailers to use space already available.

It recently occurred to Sara Nugent that there were more empty storefronts in the Williamsburg area than in years past.

Separate trios team up on funds, stormwater rates Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Supervisors find different majorities to sign off on the county budget and the new utility fees.

James City supervisors found three votes for a county budget Tuesday, though formal approval won't come until their meeting later this month.

Traffic circle to get makeover Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Once completed the area will be safer for pedestrians and those in wheelchairs.

A traffic circle that dates to Gloucester's colonial era is due for a refurbishment that will make it safer for those on foot or in a wheelchair.

Craigslist countersues minority owner eBay Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Online classifieds giant Craigslist countersued its minority owner, eBay Inc., on Tuesday, alleging the online auctioneer is violating federal and state antitrust laws.

Former workers sue Smithfield Foods Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
About 230 current and former workers are suing Smithfield Foods Inc., contending they weren't paid for years for 30 to 45 minutes of daily overtime.

State Web site hopes to help entrepreneurs Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A state Web site launched Tuesday attempts to cut through the red tape for entrepreneurs hoping to set up shop in Virginia.

Fewer Americans will be flying this summer Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Fewer Americans are expected to fly this summer, but don't expect more empty seats as carriers park planes to help offset fuel costs.

Economy weak, but 'not falling apart' Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A federal report finds that Americans are reluctant to make big purchases.

Wall Street turned in a mixed performance Tuesday after a fresh report on retail sales and a new oil price record told investors the same old story: The economy is hurting and costs are rising, but things could be worse.

Discounters show shoppers are in market for bargains Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Business is solid at Wal-Mart, TJX while other retailers are struggling.

Solid first-quarter profits from discounters Wal-Mart and TJX show that more Americans are hunting for bargains as they struggle to cover their monthly credit card payments, put food on the table and gas in the family car.

Gas prices threaten to top off meters at mom-'n'-pop stations Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Mom-and-pop service stations are running into a problem as gasoline marches toward $4 a gallon: Thousands of old-fashioned pumps can't register more than $3.99 on their spinning mechanical dials.

Luxury-home building down Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Investors scouring for hints of a housing revival won't find much in the second-quarter preliminary sales results of luxury-home builder Toll Brothers Inc.

Apple lands HBO for iTunes Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Apple Inc. has scooped up Time Warner Inc.'s HBO to feed television shows to its online iTunes store, reeling in one of the last holdouts among major channels and agreeing to a rare pricing concession to land hit shows like "The Sopranos," "Sex and the City" and "The Wire."

Rumors that Iran might cut production send oil futures to nearly $127 a barrel Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Oil prices shot to a new record near $127 a barrel Tuesday on concerns that Iran might consider cutting crude oil production. Gas prices rose to a new record over $3.73 a gallon Tuesday, with little sign of slowing with Memorial Day weekend just 10 days away.

Clinton presses ahead in longshot campaign Wed, 14 May 2008 03:09:00 -0400
An embattled Hillary Rodham Clinton is urging the party leaders who are key to the Democratic presidential race to take a hard look at her West Virginia win and slow their march to Barack Obama.

Curbing gang violence could be as simple as reality TV Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
I n response to the "frightening" rise in gunshot victims on the Peninsula in 2008, I modestly propose something a little radical: a National Rumble Day.

Today's Regional Mystery Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Q : For whom was Peterson's Yacht Basin in Newport News named, and why?

Man pleads guilty in drug trafficking case Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A Newport News man amassed "a couple hundred thousand dollars" dealing drugs across two states.

A Newport News man, who made more than $1,000 a night dealing drugs, pleaded guilty Friday to drug conspiracy and possessing a gun in a drug trafficking crime.

Kingsmill champ Sorenstam plans to retire Tue, 13 May 2008 00:05:00 -0400
Annika Sorenstam will retire after the season, ending an LPGA Tour career in which she has won 72 tournaments to date, including last weekend's Michelob Ultra Open at Kingsmill in Williamsburg.

Kaine's road plan Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Big picture: Why let politics trump user fees?

Gov. Tim Kaine's transportation proposal gets one big thing right — though this has been obvious for some time — Virginia needs more road money.

Not enough time to dominate golf Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
S ince the next woman who listens to me will be the first, Annika Sorenstam's retirement comes as no surprise.

Warriors escape first-round playoff scare in baseball Tue, 13 May 2008 21:24:24 -0400

U.Va. cornerback charged with DWI Tue, 13 May 2008 13:18:00 -0400
Mike Brown missed spring practice and already faced other charges, including grand larceny.

Virginia cornerback Mike Brown, already facing felony charges of grand larceny, has been charged with driving while intoxicated and failing to take a blood/breath test. Both charges are misdemeanors.

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