Posts Tagged ‘Albemarle County’
The Week in Review: 1/21/2008 to 1/27/2008
Besides the lovely complexity of having too much wine this week, we break the story on Pink Paintballs, (hopefully) find a restaurantuer a chef partner, chat with bartenders and break a rumor of a high end steak place. Oh, we also make some rule.
The week in review continues below:
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[The Week in Review 1/14/2008 - 1/20/2008
As typical for a cVillain week, things got rather spicy. Last week was about banning things (trans fat, bumper nuts and bags) before Armageddon hit. Between our new mascot and the discussion about platonic boy/girl friendships, it was one of our most diverse weeks yet.
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Newsies for a Beautiful Morning
It’s so pretty outside. Does anyone have any pictures to send us of the sun reflecting off the ice?
Now to newsies…
That electronic tower terrorism… not so much. It was miscommunication with the bolt replacement team. [H]
Headline from WCAV: “Charlottesville Says They’re Prepared For Weather.” Is this a joke? Read about Armageddon 1 and 2.
Is there going to be a 9-Story building replacing that parking lot near C&O? It’s an engineering nightmare, but a proposal is in the works. [DP]
Louisa County says WE gave them gangs. Ridic. Model idiots. Read our gang information presentation for more info. [CW]
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[What happens when 4 to 8 inches of snow is forecast in Charlottesville: Armageddon
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I mean seriously. The list of school closings was harming my ability to enjoy 106.1 this morning. 
First, the government decides to clear all primary roads first. Who would have thought that was a smart decision to make? [WCAV]
The bread, milk, eggs, snow shovels and water disappear from area stores.
Every school system closes. This means more gangs, duh.
Charlottesville drivers decide to navigate like inebriated 80 year olds.
Parents freak out about their kids’ safety (which is ok, but it’s not like they are being held hostage).
Sledding!
What else? I’m excited we are actually getting a big snow. Skiing anyone?
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Old Lynchburg Road traffic
Traffic concerns plague proposed development
Daily Progress 1-16-08
Local planners finally got the memo from Captain Obvious that Old Lynchburg Road is too narrow and curvy to handle the volume that would come of Biscuit Run development.
I’m wondering why cyclists haven’t gotten the memo, too. I had a short-lived cyclist phase, so I get it– I wait to pass cyclists until I can get my car at least halfway into the adjacent left lane. But that is a fast road with limited visibility. Why risk it? Albemarle County isn’t exactly hurting for scenic roads with challenging hills and long stretches. I tried to find the story about the cyclist being shot at by kids on the road a few years back, but it’s nowhere to be found. I’d love some help.
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Keswick makes the list again
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Keswick scored an 82.53 on Travel + Leisure’s Top 500 Hotels, one of only two Virginia hotels to make the list and one of a small number without “Ritz-Carlton” or “Four Seasons” in the name. Cheers!
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Terrorists in Charlottesville (or some kids with a bad prank idea)?
The Hook reports that several structurally critical bolts were removed from a major 80ft+ electric tower over a Western Albemarle county neighborhood.
Three nuts were completely removed from one tower and eight nuts were loosened on a another, according to Albemarle detective Phil Giles. Although the two towers were damaged, Giles says they are “not in danger of fallingâ€â€“ that is, unless more nuts are removed.
What do you think? That’s pretty scary stuff if you ask me. Look for it on the evening news with TERRORISM ATTEMPT in the headline.
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