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ACC Hoops schedule released

Here’s a first look at Virginia’s slate….VIRGINIA N12 William & Mary 7:00 N15 USC Upstate 7:00 N18 at Stanford FSN 10:30 N22 vs. Washington ESPN2 Midnight   Maui Invitational, Maui, Hawaii N23 in Maui Invitational ESPN/2 4:30/9:30 N24 in Maui Invitational ESPN/U tba ...

being a good neighbor: breaking down a wall

I wrote back in April that we were worried about the house next door when a sale sign was posted.  A wonderful family has rented there for over a year, and we didn’t want to lose them.   I called the realtor, requesting the price of the house as my husband and I considered buying it in ord ...

Labor Day Weekend Deals

Kid to Kid Glen Allen – LABOR DAY WEEKEND SALE Starting Friday Sept. 3rd, any apparel items marked down to $4.99 or less are .99 cents. All apparel items marked down that are over $5.00 are $1.99. No exceptions, no small print. Sale applies to maternity markdowns as well. (10953 W. Broad St. ...

Remembering Semipalatinsk

Yesterday, a depressing series of photos lined the second-floor room at the University Club in downtown Wa ...

No Thanks GILT Boat Shoes for the American Living Statue.

No Thanks GILT Boat Shoes for the American Living Statue. 00   from: Distractions

Happy 90210!

00   from: All Things Fabulous

Gumball Machines with Seedbombs

When you’re bequeathed several vintage gumball machines, the gift comes with a mandate to do something creative. But what? That was the dilemma recently facing Daniel Phillips and Kim Karlsrud of L ...

Planned Parenthood Sponsors Inclusive Sexuality Workshops

Editor’s Note: This is a guest post from Annie Brown of RVASexuality.org. Today is the registration deadline for RVAsexuality, a series of sexuality workshops for women and couples in the Richmond area, is the latest educational program sponsored by The ...

Chili’s: FREE Chips & Queso!

Go here to sign up for the Chili's Email Club!  You will receive great exclusive savings & offers right to your inbox and a printable coupon for ...

Easy Way to Grill Mushrooms

With mushroom season coming in, get the grill ready for these deliciously “meaty” vegetarian treats that make you a true believer in the plant world. Prepare these foil packets of mu ...

Guns N’ Roses Canned In Dublin

Guns N’ Roses Canned In DublinLooks like Axl Rose has learned nothing over the years and is still the same old asshole. Back when GNR were in their prime, they alienated their fans by continuously coming on 60, 90 even 120 minutes late. Axl claims to be all about the fans but then forces them to ...

Pampers Cruisers FREE Sample!

Go here to request a FREE sample of Pam ...

Pikermi Training Day 7: Hills

Today was another hill workout, and my legs are definitely feeling it now.  Since the training plan added 15 minutes to the last workout, I had to add some more hills to my route.  The hills I chose to add are real “character builders” and kept my heart rate well above the targeted zon ...

BLTs and Fishnets

With all kinds of stuff going on this morning and afternoon, I had limited time for lunch, so I ducked into Lamplighter for a quick sandwich. And wouldn't you just know I'd get sucked in by the art on the walls?It took me forever to decide on a sandwich because everything on the menu looked so good ...

Diana Nyad tries again: Cuba to Key West

At 61, Diana Nyad is hoping to attempt the swim she couldn’t complete in 1978: Cuba to the Keys.  She swam for nearly 42 hours in 1978, but was defeated by wind, waves, and current. (The story of Nyad̵ ...

Canal Walk getting more attention, best to be patient

I've been on a handful of cruises on Richmond's Canal Walk downtown, but only one with a $10,000 camera on my shoulder. They are always entertaining, but I think I finally found my favorite guide.

UR’s Grayson expected to go, and more from Scott

      RICHMOND, Va. - With four new starters along its offensive line, the University of Richmond may experience some difficulty in pass protection Saturday at the University of Virginia.     Latrell Scott recently suggested that was one factor in Aaron Corp, the Univers ...

RVA TV: Best Friends Day The Movie – Part I

If you only watch one RVA TV video in your life, make sure it is this one. It's Richmond's favorite day of the year and now favorite weekend. It's Best Friend's Day 9!! Our coverage takes you from the opening concert to the lake where this video starts to take on a g ...

Thirsty Thursday: Rhubarb Cosmo

You might not be able to tell from looking at it, but rhubarb is a great cocktail ingredient. It's tart, grassy flavor is a refreshing complement to liquor, sweet ingredients, and lime. Turn it into a syrup, and there's no end to the rhubarb delights you can shake up. Here's a twist on the Cosmopoli ...

GROSS

Creativity Project Day 2

So I have been watching Donna Downey's Inspiration Wednesday Videos since whenever she started them. And every time I watch one I'm like "OH I want to make that!".... but...then I never do. So today I decided I would "Scrap lift" yesterday's 00   from: Bursts of Creativity

SONG OF THE DAY

Craft Spells is a great little duo out of Stockton, California which is a neat little town a little west of S.F. Their “Party Talk” 7” is due out this month on Captured Tracks. Until then, enjoy this single from the album, it’s pretty good. ...

Thursday’s Hot Bar 09/02/10

RAW FOODS: Raw Kale Salad, Living Cole Slaw, Raw Spaghetti VEGAN: Twin Oaks Local Coconut Curried Tofu, Buffalo Vegan Bites, Vegan Bolognese, Chickpea Salad, Azifa, 5 Gran & Herb Salad, Dilled Potato Salad, Citrus Cous Cous, Broccoli-Cranberry Salad, Black Beans, Brown Rice, Ratatouille, Mixed S ...

IMBA epic rides

The International Mountain Bike Association maintains a list of “Epic Rides,” which they define rather widely.From the IMBA website: Many Epics are remote backcountry journeys that feature adventurous r ...

IMBA epic rides

The International Mountain Bike Association maintains a list of “Epic Rides,” which they define rather widely.From the IMBA website: Many Epics are remote backcountry journeys that feature adventurous r ...

Loose ends, Vol. 2

So much music, so little time. Here are four new albums worth checking out.

Compulsive Hoarding Syndrome: Don’t Allow Seniors to Put P ...

In its worst forms, compulsive hoarding can cause fires, unclean living conditions because of rat and roach infestations, injuries from tripping over clutter, and other health and safety problems, including death. On this blog, we previously examined the effects of compulsive hoarding on a family an ...

Frosted Pop Chart: September 1, 2010

Do you ever look at an iTunes singles or album chart and just wonder to yourself What the hell is going on? That can be both a positive and/or negative question. I’ve reaffirmed my faith in the world based on the appearance of raw, actual talent that’s being consumed by the masses. Unfo ...

Today’s Daily #RVA Deals: Groupon, LivingSocial & ...

Today's Daily Deal from Groupon Richmond is a 60% Savings!01   from: Saving Our Way

Strangers in a Strange Land

Yesterday afternoon, we had another home-schooler meet-and-greet with a new group of home-schoolers. It’s turning out to be tough finding our niche in the local home-school community. I started to say “tougher than we thought,” but why lie? We knew all along it wouldn’t be e ...

Olly

Yesterday was such a sad day, as our friend Chelsea had to say goodbye to her beautiful Olly. Olly was very special, and was so lucky that Chelsea found him. She taught him all about love and trust, and was Olly's protector and soul mate. Now Olly is protecting Chelsea, and will always be by her sid ...

Cliff Jump!

"I jump (a little hesitantly) because this is an awesome hike and I've got a huge cliff right next to me :)" - PaulaThe Precipice ...

CardTales By Paw of the Tiger

Here are a few of my new Greeting Cards for all occasions.....Click here to see more of my CardTales!

I’m hungry. Let’s get a taco.

Holy shnikes, there’s apparently some chance that Harvey Keitel could replace Steve Carell on The Office. Don’t know how realistic this is, but it’d be hilarious to see the new bos ...

Daily Deals Sept 2 – Talbott Teas, Curves, Beej Hair Color ...

Groupon – $10 for $25 Worth of Teas and More from Talbott Teas (online deal, can be used towards shipping) 00   from: Richmond Bargains

The Jane Austen Signs of Middle Age

Jane Austen fans tend to read her books repeatedly throughout their lives.  In an article in the Guardian UK, Charlotte Higgins describes how her identity with a Jane Austen character changes with age. Here are some of her thoughts: If you read Jane Austen more or less annually, as I have done sin ...

Is it Halloween yet?

20   from: Richmond Pet Lovers Blog

It just seems like a good day to hear Vestal sing this…

02   from: The Write Side of My Brain

The Medicare Bureaucracy: Ready To Disrupt Seniors’ Drug C ...

From the Foundry, “ If you like your health care plan you can keep it.” This was a mantra from President Obama throughout the health care debate. The President also promised that his health care overhaul would not affect seniors’ benefits...But, despite all the promises, a new report from Aval ...

Tubesocks

I am not sure exactly what was running through my mind. I suspect nothing much more then silliness combined with some insanity. It was after we had taken a ride on the magic ferry. And it was after a delicious dinner prepared my sister T and it was after many bottles of wine with my parents and b ...

Modern Bird Studios Review and GIVEAWAY ($215 value!)

guess who that handsome little guy is? yep, that's my little man!! this GORGEOUS one of a kind, personalized piece of art was crea ...

Musicians with Sexy Accents Coming to Gallery 5

I’ve always been a sucker for a sexy accent. Musicians with sexy accents are even better. Along with the First Fridays exhibit “Self-Titled,” Gallery 5 will also be hosting “The Accents Tour,& ...

CSN.com Giveaway WINNER is…

out of almost 600 entries, the winner c ...

September 2, 2010 – Sinners

I believe that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8

Lantern Moon goodies

four new colors in the Silk Needle Cases: Black/Red, Wheat/Blue, Sea Green, and Black/Copper00   from: The Yarn Lounge: it's hip to knit

Bank’s heritage consolidated into the history books

A local bank brand known for its African American heritage is getting a name change. And it's a clever move by the bank's out-of-state owners to help clean up a regulatory impediment.

Former Redskins star caught in French’s troubles

An NFL Hall of Famer is the latest to emerge claiming he is owed money by troubled developer Justin French.

Trading Day: Inside the SEC filings of local public companie ...

A slimmer Trading Day this week, with moves at an up-start bank. Plus Dominion is selling bonds that pay only 2.25 percent.

NewsFeeds 9.2.10

Virginia Retirement System’s chief investment officer leaving (Times-Dispatch) The Virginia Retirement System fared well with market investments in the past year, but now the $47.7 billion pension system is about to lose its chief investment officer. HR Bankshares seeks OK from shareholders fo ...

Aluminium Sulfide for the boys and girls of confusion…

Show Picks for the weekend 9/2-9/5...9/2 Blue Haven, Grinding Stone (pictured just below) @ The Camel 9pm.- I keep on easin’ in that easy feeling...00   from: One Way Richmond