Question of the Week
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Ever witness a wedding disaster? Published on Jan 26th, 2006 0 comments
Joia Sellam: "During the ceremony, the priest went into an angry tirade about new-age people and swimming with dolphins."
Joy Rayman: "We drove to a wedding up in Maryland and arrived at a...
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Waddaya think of I-81? Published on Jan 19th, 2006 0 comments
Art Wheeler: "Obviously, I'm not a traffic engineer. We need traffic ingenuity to deal with our increasing population."
Raven Velaquez: "We need to cut it out with building the highways....
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What should happen in the Seccuro-Beebe case? Published on Jan 12th, 2006 0 comments
Brooke McQuale: "He did the right thing to come forward, but I don't know if the rule of law should apply exactly. I hope there would be some leeway in the judge's decision. Obviously he's...
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Who'll be on the 2008 presidential ticket? Published on Jan 5th, 2006 0 comments
Priya Chalam: "I'll say Hillary Clinton, though I don't know if the country is ready for a female president. I haven't really considered the Republicans. I've given up on Washington for a while."...
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What's your prediction for 2006? Published on Dec 22nd, 2005 0 comments
Brian Eisenhauer: "There will be some obscenities written on the free speech wall."
Janet Turner: "They'll complete the construction work going on around the city."
Cliff Kavanaugh: "It's going...
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What's the zestiest holiday event you'll attend? Published on Dec 15th, 2005 0 comments
Jim Jansen: "We just moved to the area, so we don't have an exciting social calendar just yet."
Megan Snyder: "I have a four-month-old baby, so I'm going back to my hometown to introduce her to...
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What do you think of the snow? Published on Dec 8th, 2005 0 comments
Marla Muntner: "I think it's beautiful. I wish it would snow a little bit more so I could cross-country ski."
Martha Haertig: "I'd love to have one of those huge storms like we used to get in New...
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What do you think of the fourth-year fifth? Published on Dec 1st, 2005 0 comments
Jon Cobb: "I think it's a bit silly."
Tim Elliott: "It's the stupidest thing I've ever heard of. I did stuff like that in college, but that doesn't make it any less stupid."
Jennifer Murawski: "...
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Where are you going for the holidays? Published on Nov 24th, 2005 0 comments
Greg Horridge: "Houston for Thanksgiving to see my relatives-in-law."
Lela Graham: "Probably somewhere really warm– either Savannah, Georgia or Key West."
Jim Cole: "Williamsburg. It's a...
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What do you think of the elections? Published on Nov 17th, 2005 0 comments
Matthew Simon: "It was nice to see someone come from behind and take the lead from someone I thought would be a sure win."
Erin Mattingly: "I don't really follow elections, but I'm happy Kaine won...
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK- How should New Orleans be rebuilt? Published on Nov 10th, 2005 0 comments
Judith Grunau: "It would be wise to get various local architects and city planners in on rebuilding. Don't bring people from out of state. Save what you can."
Ben Higgins: "I think it should be...
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Got any tattoos? Published on Nov 3rd, 2005 0 comments
Andy Kielar: "Just a couple: my arms, ribs, back, and neck. The neck one is new. It's for my sister. Most of them are memorial tattoos for someone I've lost."
Kathryn Spivey: "No, but I will have...
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What's your favorite movie about law and justice? Published on Oct 27th, 2005 0 comments
Kelly Stegall: "To Kill a Mockingbird, because the characters know what's right and wrong, and because Atticus Finch deals with things with such humanity."
Jacob Kaiser: "The Shawshank Redemption....
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What's your favorite indie film? Published on Oct 20th, 2005 0 comments
Randolph Brice: "Ever seen the movie Baraka? It[base ']s a wordless documentary that takes place on every continent– such a great movie."
Tim Monaghan: "Wait, what exactly constitutes an indie...
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What do you know about Creigh Deeds? Published on Oct 13th, 2005 0 comments
Marcia Delonge: "Nothing. It's pathetic. I'm a grad student right now. I'm working on my thesis: destabilization of the phosphorus cycle in tropical forests. I'd like to know more about the real...
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What's the best rock concert you ever attended? Published on Oct 6th, 2005 0 comments
Jim Snow: "John Denver in Greensboro in 1977. Man, he sang 'Country Roads' and "Thank God I'm a Country Boy' and just energized that whole crowd. It was amazing."
Dave Puckett: "The Who at...
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Are the Rolling Stones the greatest band of all time? Published on Sep 29th, 2005 0 comments
Peter Holmes: "No. I don't think I would call any band the greatest in the world."
Katie Cristol: "I probably disagree with that statement. I think I'm too young. I do appreciate that they're a...
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What's the scariest movie you've ever seen? Published on Sep 22nd, 2005 0 comments
Heather Pray: "Texas Chainsaw Massacre, the new one. It was horrible. I had to sleep with my dog."
Marissa Gabrysch: "The Ring. It repeated scenes of horrible graphic images that didn't make any...
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How much would you take to pose naked? Published on Sep 15th, 2005 0 comments
Brian Addington: "An awful damn lot."
Josh Desrochers: "$5,000, maybe."
Fania Gordon: "About three hours of drinking."
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Know anyone in Katrina's wake? Published on Sep 8th, 2005 0 comments
Sinclair: "I had friends down there. I met them eight years ago when I went to Mardi Gras. This reminds me of Sodom and Gomorrah, all that stuff that was going on down there. But it's sad that all...
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Which are better, live or studio albums? Published on Sep 2nd, 2005 0 comments
Lizzie Collier: "Depends on the band."
Maria Goodman: "Pearl Jam Live at the Garden is great. The Allman Brothers' live album Sweet Melissa is wonderful, too."
John Wade: "That's a hard one. I've...
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Would you take the proposed new train to Washington? Published on Aug 25th, 2005 0 comments
Tim Longo: "Yeah, actually. That 29 drive is killer; it's the most boring drive ever."
Erika Mann: "Maybe. I'm not sure. I'll say yes. I think public transportation is a good thing; it's popular...
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What's the best thing about your family? Published on Aug 18th, 2005 0 comments
Julie Carr: "Their zest for adventure!"
Marissa Plank: "How different we are– and how close we all are."
Sherry Smith: "The fun times and the laughs. Our family is kinda crazy!"
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What do you think of the heat wave? Published on Jul 28th, 2005 0 comments
Fred Marquardt: "I come from Syracuse, New York. We've had a record number of over-90-degree days, so this is the kind of heat I've become accustomed to. It's very unpleasant whether it's here or...
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What chore would you like someone else to do for you? Published on Jul 21st, 2005 0 comments
Tiffany Keaton: "Ironing. I'm happy to scrub toilets or cook, but I hate ironing."
Shannon McAlpine: "Someone could take my job, and I'd still get the paycheck. That would be nice."
Jamie Sacco: "...
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What's your favorite Virginia wine? Published on Jul 7th, 2005 0 comments
Andrew Scarlatelli: "Barboursville Chardonnay Reserve."
Laurel Doss: "I had a Merlot from Jefferson Vineyards. It was really good. But I'm from California, so I'm biased."
Joan Burdette: "Prince...
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What's the toughest job you've ever hed? Published on Jun 30th, 2005 0 comments
Eric Horton: "Picking tobacco in Connecticut when I was in high school. They have the best broadleaf tobacco."
Antonia LoLordo: "Being a philosophy professor– all those deep thoughts. I have...
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What do you think of the new First Amendment Monument? Published on Jun 23rd, 2005 0 comments
Eliza Quanbeck: "I haven't even seen it yet, but it sounds good."
George Krieger: "I think it's a wonderful idea. I'm a big supporter of the First Amendment."
Steve Godfrey: "I like that idea,...
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What do you think of the pavilion going up at the east end of the Downtown Mall? Published on Jun 16th, 2005 0 comments
Robert Hobart: "I don't think one way or the other. I doubt I'll go to any shows."
Ralph Walke: "They just put the old one in– it hasn't even been a decade! It was beautiful. Now, I don't...
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK- What's your favorite local band? Published on Jun 9th, 2005 0 comments
Gail McIntosh: "John D'earth and the Free Bridge Quartet. They're a local treasure."
Luke Stacks: "I really liked Ted Stryker's Drinking Problem, but they broke up. The energy and enthusiasm...
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