It just may be remembered as a classic case of persistence, of a modern “Tortoise Versus the Hare” story.
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F.C. Bids for Stimulus $
Virginia Governor Tim Kaine was singled out by President Barack Obama during his signing of the $787 billion stimulus package last week for being one of only two governors to have already set up a website to accept applications for the stimulus money.
George Mason XC Girls Take Home 1st-Ever State Title
A magical season concluded was topped with a fairytale ending last Saturday afternoon for the George Mason High School Girls Cross Country team as it captured its first-ever state title at Great Meadows.
Mason Boys Lax Improves to 10-1; Girls Split 2 Games
The Mason boys lacrosse team has put the sting of a mid-season loss to Broad Run behind them, as they continued building on their incredible season with another win on Thursday, bringing their season record to an outstanding 10-1.
Local Skaters Seek to Make Mark at Upcoming U.S. Championships
As the 2008 U.S. Figure Skating Championships in St. Paul, Minn., draw closer, Ashley Wagner of Alexandria is feeling the excitement. Senior ladies skate their short programs on Thursday, Jan. 24, at the Xcel Energy Center. After third-place finishes in the junior ladies competition at the 2007 U.S. Championships and […]
Mason High Ladies Lead Way At Rapp.
The George Mason High School girls varsity cross country team claimed victory at Rappahannock last week, topping teams from Rappahannock, Strasburg and Madison County. Meanwhile the boys team took second place, paced by a fourth place finish by Miles Butler.
Dowd on Drinks: RTD Spells Profit for Companies
One of the hottest niches in the booming beverage field is known as RTDs, or ready-to-drink products. And we’re not just talking about water and sodas. So, no need to worry about taking fragile bottles along to picnics, beaches or cookouts, and it’s a very civilized way to control alcohol […]
JV Champs
Abby Stroup (34) pulls down a rebound during the first few minutes of a win for the George Mason High School junior varsity team in the district championship against Strasburg. Teammate Courtney Ready (left) looks on. The Mustangs topped Strasburg at home Monday night with the support of an enthusiastic […]
Jody’s Jam of the Week
It’s t-minus seven days until Valentine’s Day, are you ready? The chance of being ready depends heavily on which of the two main groups of people you fall into. The ready-for-nothing group consists of your singles who are still trying to reel in that last minute February 14th date. They […]
Jim Moran’s News Commentary
Our military’s readiness to respond to threats at home and abroad has been put at substantial risk by our continued engagement in Iraq. Shortages in equipment and properly trained troops, especially in the Army and National Guard, are approaching levels that threaten our ability to protect our national security.
