Marines account for 28 percent of U.S. military casualtiesThe Iraq War and the Marines by the numbers Total active duty U.S. troops: 1.3 millionPercentage that are Marines: 13 Total U.S. troops in Iraq: 138,000Percentage that are Marines: 18 U.S. military deaths in Iraq, as of January 31: 3,076Percentage that were Marines: 28 Iraqi civilian deaths, […]
Tuesday, January 30One million Mule-sic downloads Sure beats a flashback: Gov’t Mule offers a slew of live recordings to their one one millionth online music customer. In the post-Napster lawsuit world, bands are making bank on the appetites of insatiable fans. Gov’t Mule, who released their 2006 album, High & Mighty, on locally owned ATO […]
Changes in latitudeWant to help stave off global warming? Plant a native tree Unusually warm spells this winter feel nice, but not quite…right. The National Arbor Day Foundation’s newly released Hardiness Zone Map reflects quite a shift in temperature for many areas over the past 15 years, and that can mean changes in the tree […]
Let’s talk www.designtalk.homevisions.com/ At DesignTalk, style gurus impart knowledge to those of us who are domestically challenged (or simply in need of a few good ideas). Besides offering well-organized articles on everything from décor tips to step-by-step DIY instructions, the site lets visitors post their own questions, which are then answered by DesignTalk’s interior […]
Feeling artsy?Design your own stained glass—and plates, and clocks, and… Back in the Dark Ages, people used to shop at retail stores, which bought their wares from wholesalers, who in turn had procured the goods from manufacturers. The future looks a whole lot simpler: You, the customer, buy directly from the factory. And while you’re […]
Due to an editorial error, last week’s Get Out Now calendar incorrectly listed the band Jolie Fille as playing at Atomic Burrito on Saturday, January 27. Jolie Fille actually played Atomic Burrito on Friday, January 26. C-VILLE apologizes to any Zydeco fans who might have missed the show and regrets the error beaucoups.
Correction appended Tuesday, January 23Bad news for Dominion Power Dominion Virginia Power may have to take a rain check on new nuke plants at Lake Anna—the Nuclear Regulatory Commission can’t do much without a detailed congressional budget. Congress’ failure to pass a detailed budget could mean shelving new nuclear energy projects, The New York Times […]
Sam ChernoffYear: FourthMajor: Economics and musicHometown: New York, NY What’s in your backpack? Books, highlighter, check book, Airborne medicine, map of Venice, beer coaster, stripper brochure, gym shorts, lap top.
Tuesday, January 16A little ditty about Mamadi Diane Mamadi Diane threw 26 points for the Cavaliers—more than he’s scored in the last three games combined. The ‘Hoos defeated ACC rival Maryland 103-91. Sean Singletary dumped in 25 points and forward Jason Cain lived up to his potential with 13 points during the UVA men’s basketball […]
Finally, city residents will be able to add plastic bottles like these to the curbside recycling pile. After some haggling with the recycling service, City Council will pay an additional $22,218.36 per year to get plastics and corrugated cardboard recycled—and apparently, that’s a bargain. Starting February 5, give up your plastic Diet Coke bottle collection […]