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MY VIEW/George Mason's Unintended Consequences

Mar 10,2010

Far too often in history societies support an initiative solely because the proponents use the right catchphrases. Using the correct symbols and buzzwords can effectively inhibit intellectual discourse and rational debate. This happens in all sorts of communities and cultures, even educated intelligent ones.

A T.C. Grad Ventures Deep into Patagonia

Mar 10,2010

George B. "Brooks" Eaton of Alexandria recently completed an 80-day course in Patagonia – the remote region encompassing parts of Argentina and Chile – with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS). Under the guidance of NOLS’ professional instructors, Brooks and his fellow students traveled by sea kayak and foot through some of the wildest country on Earth

BUZZWORTHY/Buzzing into Spring on the Red Carpet

Mar 10,2010

Washingtonians are quite antsy to get the Spring Social season started and this weekend folks were flinging into Spring with several fun high-energy events in and around Alexandria. The exclusive downtown Washington, DC private dining club – The University Club - hosted its annual Casino Royale party Friday.

A Pothole Swallowed my Car

Mar 10,2010

As the remaining snow from the latest round of storms melts away, local drivers are dealing with another winter menace – potholes. "I've been in the tire business for 40 years, and I've never seen as many damaged tires and wheels than I've seen these few weeks," said Paul Gallahan, who works at a local repair shop. The combination of cold weather

Living Legend David Speck: Fixing Problems is in His Wiring

Mar 10,2010

“David Speck and I are members of the has-beens club,” laughed Democrat Vice-Mayor Kerry Donley. “We met as political adversaries – he first ran for City Council as a Republican, I a Democrat – and became allies in political service.” Now an Alexandria Democrat, Speck’s former political colleagues describe him as driving and intelligent.

Around Town/Children Score Big at Oscars Event

Mar 04,2010

This past week, the Center for Alexandria’s Children won big with their first Oscar Night Gala to Benefit the Center for Alexandria’s Children. Held at Belle Haven Country Club, the event attracted over 225 people and raised over $75,000 - more than double the budgeted amount.

Developer and Philanthropist Hermen Greenberg Dies at 86

Mar 03,2010

Hermen Greenberg of Washington and Middleburg, one of the area's leading developers and philanthropists, died of cardiac arrest Sunday at Johns Hopkins University Hospital. He was 86.

SCAN's Decorated Leader Diane Charles Steps Down after 11 years

Mar 01,2010

Diane Charles, executive director of Stop Child Abuse Now of Northern Virginia since 1999, has announced her decision to leave SCAN in June 2010. Charles is the longest serving full-time executive director to lead the Alexandria-based nonprofit, which is dedicated to the well-being of children and the prevention