Waste not, want not In response to “No nukes is good nukes” [Mailbag, February 14]: I understand that some of your readers may be concerned with the waste from nuclear power. But what they might not know is just how much waste we’re talking about. Since the first atom was split for peaceful electricity […]
Waste not, want not In response to “No nukes is good nukes” [Mailbag, February 14]: I understand that some of your readers may be concerned with the waste from nuclear power. But what they might not know is just how much waste we’re talking about. Since the first atom was split for peaceful electricity […]
Students speak up for Larry I can tell from reading her article, “Wild about Larry,” that it is obvious that Barbara Rich has never been a student of Larry Sabato’s [Opinionated, January 31]. While she can only glimpse his so-called “self-satisfied smirk” and “pomposity” from his appearance on TV, thousands of students of Mr. Sabato’s […]
Developing conclusions I’m usually impressed by your coverage of local issues, but once in a while an article shows up that’s so unbalanced as to demand a reality check. John Borgmeyer’s piece on the new Rugby historic district is a case in point [“Council approves Rugby historic district,” The Week, January 24]. In researching […]
“Contra” dance Your summary of the 2006 bills that have the potential for ”chipping away at Roe” [“Virginia’s newest battleground,” January 17] was very helpful. However, I can’t understand the language you quoted for House Bill 187, where you say the bill would make it illegal for doctors to assist an unmarried woman in […]
Straight to the point Dear Devin O’Leary: I read your glowing review of Brokeback Mountain [Film, January 10], but will not be seeing the movie. I am troubled by the lifestyles Hollywood seeks to support as mainstream. Richard Smith Vienna The definition of “cheap” Dictionary.com lists several meanings for “cheap,” including: Worthy of […]
More free for you Thanks for mentioning the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library in your article “Something for nothing” [January 3]. The Monticello Avenue Computer Lab is indeed a wonderful place to get free Internet access. Your readers might also like to know that Central Library has free wireless service for those patrons carrying around their laptop. […]
Kudos to the Breedens Regarding the new Fox Ridge project on Fifth Street Extended south of town [“Southern exposure,” December 6], it’s interesting how much folks have been focusing on the integrity of the Breeden family in their sale to Forest Lodge LLC. Without knowing much about the Breedens, their history in Charlottesville, or […]
Fair and accurate? It seems that C-VILLE missed one in the “Cheap Shots ’05” story [December 20]: The “Fox Bias in News Reporting” Award to C-VILLE Weekly. C-VILLE’s coverage of the last year’s Charlottesville School Board issues and the City Council’s ultimate responsibility for the fiasco bordered on biased propaganda for the leadership of the […]
Ace of clubs I have a suggestion for someone with more money than I can ever imagine. How about buying the Terrace Theatre building featured in the “Love me, build me” box in C-VILLE [The Week, December 6] and turning it into a rock club/movie theater. It could fill the void that Trax’s closing left […]
Bully for Bowers Recently I had the opportunity to review the documents that prompted UVA to fire Dena Bowers [“Supporters rally for Bowers,” 7 Days, December 6]. A reasonable individual could only conclude that the e-mail that led to Ms. Bowers’ dismissal was personal in nature. The e-mail is brief, informal and bears no resemblance […]