News 2008-07-07 Andanh.com

Five hot summer days Sun, 6 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
See the best of the best that local galleries have to offer

T here's nothing slow about the sultry summer season when it comes to visual art exhibits in Hampton Roads this year. Jamestown Settlement's presentation of English colonist John White's landmark Roanoke Island watercolors ranks as a once-in-a-lifetime event. And there are plenty of other substantial shows to choose from. Here's my take on five exhibits that stand above the rest:

Va. native writes about our local version of Route 66 Sun, 6 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
J oe Tennis, a native of Virginia Beach and features writer for the Bristol Herald Courier, explores the stories and legends of the people and places along US-58 in his book, "Beach to Bluegrass: Places to Brake on Virginia's Longest Road" (The Overmountain Press, $17.95).

James River Bridge reopens after being stuck Sun, 6 Jul 2008 16:44:00 -0400
After being stuck in the open position for more than an hour, the James River Bridge has reopened to traffic.

Black sororities, frats provide personal, professional ties Sun, 6 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Local chapters of the "Divine Nine" often partner to perform high-profile community service.

During Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin's introduction at an April gathering of the 100 Black Men in Newport News, it was noted that the Denbigh High School and College of William and Mary graduate was a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity.

Woman dies after flipping car into field Sun, 6 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A 26-year-old woman died Saturday after her car flipped into a cornfield in the 4100 block of Blackwater Road.

Teen destroys soybean field with fireworks Sun, 6 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Authorities said a teenager playing with fireworks in a soybean field sparked a fire that destroyed crops worth an estimated $100,000 and drew fire crews from North Carolina and Virginia Beach to battle the blaze.

Men in Sonic shooting from Smithfield, Newport News Sat, 5 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The details about the Thursday shooting that left one man dead and three others injured remain unclear.

— Police on Friday identified four men involved in a shootout Thursday evening at a Sonic parking lot in Carrollton, including Tyrone Ramone Seaborne, 18, of Smithfield, who died from gunshot wounds.

Police say distraction led to teen's crash Sat, 5 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A 17-year-old boy was hospitalized in serious condition Friday in single-car crash in which he was distracted and apparently lost control of the vehicle, Virginia Beach police said.

Suspect arrested in man's shooting Sat, 5 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Police arrested a suspect in the shooting death of 26-year-old Dontrell Whitehurst on Tuesday afternoon.

Who got played in Gloucester? Sun, 6 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
"Team Gloucester" infamously entered the local lexicon the morning of Jan. 3, when an interim county administrator used it to try to pump up county employees stunned by the surprise dismissal of Gloucester's top two employees. But employees and county residents alike soon wondered who the real players were -- and who was setting the rules.

Starbucks must brew big changes Sat, 5 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Market researchers say the company grew too quickly, and lost its coffeehouse identity in the process.

Market researchers say the company grew too quickly, and lost its coffeehouse identity in the process.

Industry questions handling of outbreak Sat, 5 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Expect fewer slices of red, ripe tomatoes next to the grill this holiday weekend.

Layoffs, economy hurt tailor Sat, 5 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
America's largest suit maker is overhauling its marketing plan to attract different buyers to offset a recent drop in demand.

Ranking as the largest maker of men's suits and sport coats in the country at one time was something to crow about. In the khakis-and-open-collar-shirt millennium, such status seems irrelevant, even quaint.

Oil prices fall slightly from record level Sat, 5 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Oil prices fell more than $1 a barrel Friday from record levels set a day earlier on hopes that tensions surrounding Iran's nuclear program could ease and cut the chances of American or Israeli military action against OPEC's second-largest oil producer.

Google adds privacy link to home page Sat, 5 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Google has made peace with privacy advocates, and it did so without cluttering its famously sparse home page.

Help your pet to beat the heat Sat, 5 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Now that the temperature is hot, humans aren't the only ones who suffer from overheating. Dogs and cats actually have a harder time than their owners staying cool.

Gas prices drive new opinions on allowing offshore drilling Sat, 5 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
More politicians now support Bush's call to lift the moratorium.

Oil companies once viewed drilling in the deep waters off Florida as cost prohibitive. Politicians feared even the slightest sign of support would be career suicide.

Networking opportunities Sat, 5 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
WEDNESDAY Diligence Chapter of Business Network International ; 8 a.m. weekly meeting at the Warwick Yacht and Country Club, 400 Maxwell Lane, Newport News. Info: Scott Miller 508-3849

Bush defends decisions on North Korea, Olympics Sun, 6 Jul 2008 21:12:00 -0400
President Bush on Sunday defended removing North Korea from the list of state sponsors of terrorism and attending the opening ceremonies of the Beijing Olympics as world leaders assembled to address soaring gas prices, climate change and African aid.

Freed Colombian hostages urge hope Sun, 6 Jul 2008 22:33:00 -0400
Freed after years as rebel-held hostages, French-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt and four Colombian police officers sent messages of hope in a radio broadcast Sunday to captives still detained in remote jungle camps.

Nadal ends Federer's 5-year reign at Wimbledon Sun, 6 Jul 2008 22:27:00 -0400
Rafael Nadal, grass stains on his white shirt and a Spanish flag tucked under his arm, scampered through the Centre Court stands to celebrate his first Wimbledon title with hugs and handshakes.

McCain goes to church, visits VA hospital Sun, 6 Jul 2008 18:25:00 -0400
Republican presidential hopeful John McCain attended church Sunday and later visited a Veterans Affairs hospital in his hometown.

NBC Universal to buy The Weather Channel for $3.5B Sun, 6 Jul 2008 17:45:00 -0400
NBC Universal and two partners said Sunday they have reached a deal to buy The Weather Channel from Landmark Communications Inc., ending a drawn-out process that had attracted interest from several major media companies.

Black students helped end 'Massive Resistance' Sun, 6 Jul 2008 18:57:00 -0400
The "Norfolk 17" were honored Sunday at the church that educated them 50 years ago when six of the city's all-white public schools closed under Virginia's defiant response to court-ordered desegregation.

Cooler weather helps crews battle Calif wildfire Sun, 6 Jul 2008 20:35:00 -0400
Firefighters on Sunday took advantage of cooler, damper weather to battle a vast blaze ravaging Santa Barbara County as they tried to gain a foothold against the fire before the expected return of hotter, drier conditions.

UAE cancels Iraq debt, names new ambassador Sun, 6 Jul 2008 20:51:00 -0400
The United Arab Emirates canceled billions of dollars of Iraqi debt Sunday and moved to restore a full diplomatic mission in Baghdad, evidence of Iraq's improved security and growing acceptance of its Shiite-led government.

Focus on elk as disease persists near Yellowstone Sun, 6 Jul 2008 17:36:00 -0400
Federal officials are considering a tentative proposal that calls for capturing or killing infected elk in Yellowstone National Park to eliminate a serious livestock disease carried by animals in the area.

Reports: A-Rod's wife to file for divorce Sun, 6 Jul 2008 22:17:00 -0400
Alex Rodriguez's wife will file for divorce Monday, according to media reports. Cynthia Rodriguez, who married the New York Yankees star in 2002, said the marriage is over because of the All-Star third baseman's extramarital affairs, according to reports that appeared Sunday on the Web sites of Houston television station KTRK and The Miami Herald.

Heron nest a victim of miscommunication Sun, 6 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
F or years, the free outdoor entertainment every spring on Kings Way at the Hampton Circuit Court Building — just outside the door and 25 feet up — has been a nesting pair of herons and their young.

Shucet says there wasn't enough consensus-building Sun, 6 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
F ormer Transportation Commissioner Philip Shucet has been working on Hampton Roads transportation problems for more than 14 years, as a private engineering consultant and as the leader of the Virginia Department of Transportation.

Bringing history to life Sun, 6 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Colonial Williamsburg living history expert lives in the past

W hen Willie Balderson steps into his well-stocked closet, you never know who will come out when he's done.

He went far striving for 'E' Sun, 6 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The late Hank Karwoski earned respect at Langley Speedway by driving like his idol, Dale Earnhardt.

— The afternoon Hank Karwoski accepted that pancreatic cancer would take his life, he called his four boys over to the Sentara CarePlex Hospital to tell them the news. He had something else to say.

Ghostly flames resist firefighters' efforts Sat, 5 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The unique conditions in the swamp have made it difficult to predict how the fire will move, or when it will burn down.

It's tricky, this swamp fire.

Wrestling calls him to duty Sun, 6 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
W restling coach Jay Antonelli has worked in Australia, Hungary and Azerbaijan.

So happy together Sun, 6 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Tajh Boyd, Dominik Davenport and Shawne Alston are Morgantown-bound in 2009. But first, the Phoebus seniors want a state title.

Four months ago, it didn't even look possible. West Virginia was little more than a border state, a place John Denver — not that any of them had ever heard of him — once sang about.

UPDATE: Roosevelt sailor's wounds were self-inflicted Thu, 3 Jul 2008 00:22:00 -0400
The death of the sailor who was shot and killed aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt Tuesday night has been determined to be a suicide.

July 06: Feedback from newspaper readers Sun, 6 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
June, Newport News: I really like the Fourth of July editorial page, the letters that our Founding Fathers wrote and the Bill of Rights, but I think it would also be nice to print the Constitution of the United States. Many people confuse the Constitution, but we should remember the Constitution, that's what holds up our flag. Thank you, Daily Press, you always do an excellent job of giving views, be they liberal, conservative or moderate. I always enjoy reading your paper. Happy Fourth of July.

July 05: Feedback from newspaper readers Sat, 5 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Ann, James City County: On reading the article about the United Church of Christ meeting June 26, I was intrigued to learn that the UCC was "the first major Christian denomination in the United States to promote same sex marriage." Could you provide some details on how they promote it?

Road congestion Sun, 6 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
If you want action on transportation, tell your lawmakers now

Voters (and drivers) who want some action when the General Assembly's special transportation session reconvenes this week had better let their delegates and senators know they want leadership now, not political trench-digging and sloganeering for 2009.

July 4, 1776 Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Declaration of Independence

When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to separation.

Rise and fall of hurdlers Sun, 6 Jul 2008 23:37:00 -0400
A fall helps hurdler David Payne make it to Beijing. Kellie Wells' Olympic dream ends with a fall in the hurdle semifinals.

A fall helps hurdler David Payne make it to Beijing. Kellie Wells' Olympic dream ends with a fall in the hurdle semifinals.

Felix finishes with flourish Mon, 7 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
After failing to qualify in the women's 100 meters, Allyson Felix makes sure in the 200.

Allyson Felix felt no final-day pressure at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials. She's just that good.

Nadal outlasts Federer in epic Wimbledon final Sun, 6 Jul 2008 17:02:00 -0400
Rafael Nadal ended Roger Federer's five-year reign at Wimbledon on Sunday, winning a riveting, five-set marathon to claim his first title at the All England Club and signal a changing of the guard in men's tennis.

Torres wins again Mon, 7 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The 41-year-old mother sets another U.S. record in winning the 50 freestyle.

Dara Torres already knew she was going to the Olympics.

BASEBALL: Tides win at Durham Sun, 6 Jul 2008 23:44:00 -0400
Tike Redman had a pair of doubles in a three-hit game, scoring three runs and driving in two, as the Norfolk Tides scored five runs in the second inning and wound up with a rain-shortened 8-3 victory at Durham. Chris Waters gave up just three hits in the game, called in the sixth inning because of rain. ...

Star Track: Martin King Mon, 7 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Martin King of Hampton, a junior at The Citadel in Charleston, S.C., played his finest season of college tennis in 2008 as he helped the Bulldogs finish above .500 overall and in the Southern Conference. King finished 14-13 in singles, including a 13-11 record at No. 5 in dual matches. In doubles, he was 10-16, including a 9-13 record at the third spot with Frederic Petrilli of Ecuador. King was the only American in the top six for The Citadel, which finished 15-10, 5-3 in the conference, and gained the sixth seed in the SoCon tournament. He achieved vastly better results than he did as a sophomore, when he was 3-14 in singles, mostly at No. 4, and 4-13 in doubles, primarily at the third spot. King, a 5-foot-11, 185-pounder, helped the Bulldogs pull off a dramatic turnaround from a 2-21, 0-10 season in 2007, when six of their defeats were to teams in the national top 60. As a freshman reserve in 2006, King played five singles matches and won two. He wanted to go to a military school and serve his country, receiving that chance at The Citadel. He's majoring in criminal justice. King graduated from Kecoughtan High after winning the Peninsula District singles tournament on three occasions, going unbeaten against PD opponents in each case. As a sophomore, he guided the Warriors to their first unbeaten PD season since 1973. He was the Peninsula tournament runner-up as a freshman, when he attended Hampton High. In his 12th-grade year, the three-time Daily Press All-Star grabbed a berth in the state Group AAA singles tournament by reaching the Eastern Region championship match.

Where do I park my horse outside Kroger? - roanoke.com Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Now we have these experts saying that gas is going to be seven bucks a gallon by next year and the General Assembly of Virginia -- the oldest legislative body in the Western Hemisphere and acts like it -- has struggled to approve a plan to keep our roads up and going.

today - roanoke.com Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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The Blacksburg Library shows two kids' movies -- "A Bug's Life" at 1 p.m. and "Game Plan" at 6 p.m. 552-8246.

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Bob Hale's Jazztet plays during the Roanoke Main Library's Jazz on the Patio series. 6 p.m. Free.

Vested in the Titanic - roanoke.com Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT
The centerpiece of Christie's maritime auction two weeks ago fetched $68,500 from a collector.

NEW YORK -- After Christie's got $119,000 for a Titanic life jacket at an auction in London last year, Gregg Dietrich was not surprised that his phone kept ringing with offers of other items from the ill-fated ship.

May I suggest ... - roanoke.com Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT
A feature that asks readers to recommend their favorite books to others

May I recommend "Cathedral of the Sea" ($26.95, Penguin, 2008) by Ildefonso Falcones?

For those of us who love Ken Follet's "Pillars of the Earth" and "World Without End," this book is a wonderful find.

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