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Molecular Breast Imaging Found to Provide More Conclusive Results Than Breast MRI.

Red Orbit (Free subscription) | 09/05/2008

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Sept.

• Molecular Breast Imaging Found to Provide More Conclusive Results Than Breast MRI. - PR News Wire

Local steelworkers don't like Palin's comments...

The Shad Plank (Free subscription) | 09/05/2008

... are going en masse to the Democratic ticket. But it was interesting to bump into a couple of Newport News shipbuilders on Thursday who made it clear - in unprintable terms - that they want Mr. Palin to keep his...ahem....job in Alaska and not get anywhere near Washington D.C. After all, when the Local 8888 gets together down here on the tip of the Peninsula it's usually a Democrat convention....

Molecular Breast Imaging Found to Provide More Conclusive Results Than Breast MRI.

PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 09/05/2008

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Sept. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- On the heels of the recent press release from the Mayo Clinic regarding molecular breast imaging, researchers from Thomas Jefferson University Hospital have released their findings using this new imaging modality at the American Society of Clinical Oncology national meeting. Dr. Kristin Brill and her colleagues conducted a multi-center study containing 201...

AirTran Airways Customers Affected by Tropical Storm Hanna May Change Travel Plans Without Penalty

PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 09/04/2008

... airline is also offering passengers booked to/from Raleigh/Durham, N.C., as well as Richmond and Newport News/Williamsburg, Va., on September 6, to change their travel plans without change fees or fare adjustments due to this approaching storm. Passengers may adjust their travel plans to an alternate date starting today through seven days from the original travel date. Passengers holding...

Bobby Scott picnic tidbits....

The Shad Plank (Free subscription) | 09/02/2008

There was some good stuff leftover in the notebook after U.S. Rep. Robert C. "Bobby" Scott's annual Labor Day picnic in his mother's backyard in Newport News. The first thing I jotted down was the newly dusted off campaign signs - small subtle, navy blue signs. "Now is the time: Obama Warner Scott." As usual, the cast of characters included all the big names - U.S. Sen. Jim Webb, former Gov....

5th Anniversary

Life Is Sweet In the Fenway (Free subscription) | 09/02/2008

It was 5 years ago today that I moved into the City of Boston, into my current apartment in the West Fens. My Dad and I packed up everything I owned into a U-Haul trailer, with remaining items in the back of our Honda Passport SUV. We drove from Newport News, VA to Framingham, MA via NYC on the Sunday before Labor Day. We were stuck in traffic for a couple hours going through the Bronx on I-95,...

My New Fashion Staple: Jersey Dresses

shefinds (Free subscription) | 09/03/2008

... and versatility of these plain, but perfect, little dresses. This cover-up jersey dress from Newport News has amazing macramé back detail and an even more amazing price: it's $19 on sale. Come fall, with a pair of tights, knee-high boots and a little cropped jacket, any of these jersey dresses would look darling.

Book an Escape Route From Your Cubicle With AirTran Airways Great New Sale Fares

PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 09/02/2008

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Gustav on the doorstep

Cantànima (Free subscription) | 09/01/2008

... I endured in southern Virginia twelve years ago: a four-hour drive from Franklin County to Newport News took twice as long—but I didn't encounter any snow until halfway through the trip, south of Richmond.Another million people abandoned the coast today, and many of them are staying in local shelters. The local high school, for example, had about 150 refugees, and the coordinator said they...

Labor Day Sale: Save up to 70% off Apparel & Shoes at Amazon

Dealhack (Free subscription) | 09/01/2008

Save 10% to 70% off Apparel and Footwear during the Labor Day Sale now at Amazon. Available discounts include: Save 10-50% off from Macy's. Save 25% off from Armani Exchange. Save up to 60% off from Jos. A. Bank. Save 40% off from Van Heusen. Save 10% off from eBags. Save 25% off from Limited Too. Save 15% off from Newport News. Also find discounts on select housewares, jewelry, and accessories....