Barack Obama, Man of Good Fonts
Actually, this post is about random tidbits; I just wanted to say that. But it did occur to me the other night, while watching an Obama ad, that I’m down with the sans serif the campaign has been using.
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Barack Obama, Man of Good Fonts
Actually, this post is about random tidbits; I just wanted to say that. But it did occur to me the other night, while watching an Obama ad, that I’m down with the sans serif the campaign has been using.
Danville paper surprises with Perriello endorsement
Fifth District Congressional challenger Tom Perriello hasn’t swept the endorsements from district papers, but he picked up one notable pick this morning from the Danville Register & Bee, which opted for Perriello over six-term incumbent Virgil Goode.
Charlottesville Lady Arm Wrestlers butt heads with Brooklyn?
BUST Magazine writes about Brooklyn woman arm wrestlers. Is this the start of an east coast rivalry?
The Watson Twins, and more ways to keep warm musically
Did Jay Reatard heat you up or cool you down? What do you listen to when the weather gets cold?
Buses on the loose!
The humble bus seems to be gaining in popularity as a political instrument. Tomorrow, October 31, you’ve got not one but two chances to see how the big, lumbering vehicles are becoming surprisingly nimble as symbols of various issues. Depending who’s driving, of course.
Downtown restaurants face long months without cafe space
Downtown businesses have been anxious about the long winter ahead: Starting January 2, the City of Charlottesville will commence rebricking the entire Downtown Mall, a construction project sure to deter many would-be shoppers. But restaurants with café space got cause to grow even more concerned
Vinegar Hill Theater shuts its doors
Vinegar Hill Theater will close after the Virginia Film Festival.
Vinegar Hill Theatre taken over by owner of Staunton Visulite Cinemas
Forget about what you’ve just read. Vinegar Hill Theatre is alive and kicking. Or, it will be soon.
Roto-rooting McCain’s tax nonsense
Okay, this Joe the Plumber business is really starting to stink like an overflowing septic tank. Never mind that he isn’t a licensed plumber, owes back taxes, and is nowhere close to making $250K a year.
UVA football player charged with grand larceny
UVA police are charging Rashawn Lamont Jackson, who starts at fullback for the UVA football team, with breaking and entering as well as grand larceny for an incident that took place November 22, 2007, at Cauthen Dorm.