With Valentine’s Day approaching, romance is in the air, so I’ve included two wines in this week’s recommendations made by vintners currently planning their weddings. They include an outstanding chardonnay from California’s Central Coast and a quirky sparkling red wine from Virginia. A modestly priced champagne and two classic zinfandels round out the selection. Oceano […]
Reported by Seattle Times 5 hours ago.
5 wines perfect for Valentine’s Day
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Lawyer for ex-CIA man: My client is not a Chinese spy
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — The lawyer for a former CIA officer accused of illegally retaining classified records is defending his client against accusations he was a Chinese spy. Fifty-three-year-old Jerry Chun Shing Lee made an initial appearance Tuesday in Alexandria, Virginia, after his arrest last month at JFK International Airport. He is charged with illegally […]
Reported by Seattle Times 4 hours ago.
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Man pleads guilty to 2 rapes from 1984
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — A man has pleaded guilty to two rapes in Virginia that police say he committed in 1984. The Virginian-Pilot reported Tuesday that 58-year-old Rubin Carroll Slade Jr. will face up to two life terms at his sentencing in June. The cases went unsolved for decades. But Virginia Beach police said […]
Reported by Seattle Times 3 hours ago.
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PetPartners, Inc. Names the Winner of the 4th Annual Animaltarian of the Year Award Contest
After a fierce second round of voting, the title has been awarded to Josh and His Critters of Sun Valley, CA. Josh and His Critters receives a $5000 prize donation to support its animal welfare mission, which includes costly specialty veterinary care and needed specialty appliances for mobility of disabled animals.
RALEIGH, N.C. (PRWEB) February 06, 2018
PetPartners, Inc., a leading provider of pet health insurance, announced today the winner of the 4th annual Animaltarian of the Year Contest. Eight finalists out of 28 entries nationwide were determined through public voting and proceeded to the finalist voting phase. After a fierce second round, the title has been awarded to Josh and His Critters of Sun Valley, CA. Josh and His Critters receives a $5000 prize donation to support its animal welfare mission, which includes costly specialty veterinary care and needed specialty appliances for mobility of disabled animals.
“Congratulations to Josh and His Critters!" said John Wycoff, President of PetPartners, Inc. Pet Insurance and the creator of the Contest. "We’ve received an incredible amount of entries from many states and Puerto Rico,. To witness firsthand such outpouring of compassion for animals gives us a boost of positive energy to continue to encourage responsible pet ownership, enhance health coverage for pets, and find ways to assist in the best possible care for beloved pets.”
“Our sincere congratulations and thanks go out to all candidates for their dedication. Keep on doing your amazing work!” added Mr. Wycoff.
The 2017 Animaltarian of the Year Award finalists are (in alphabetical order):
1. Bullies without Borders of Virginia Beach, VA;
2. Clinica Veterinaria Rio Grande of Rio Grande, Puerto Rico;
3. Friends to the Forlorn Pitbull Rescue, Inc. of Dallas, GA;
4. Hawkeye and Friends Dog Rescue and Sanctuary of Imlay City, MI;
5. Howling Woods Farm of Jackson, NJ;
6. Josh and His Critters of Sun Valley, CA;
7. Phoenix Animal Rescue of Pottstown, PA; and
8. The Mr. Mo Project of Clifton Park, NY
New to the 2017 Contest, an industry-leading panel of judges voted in the finalist voting round in addition to the public. Josh and His Critters, scored the most votes from the public and the panel of judges. The panel of five judges, all experts in the animal welfare field, are:· Dr. Debra Primovic, DVM: Dr. Primovic holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from The Ohio State University, devoting her talents at emergency and critical care hospitals. For over a decade, Dr. Primovic served as Editor-in-Chief of PetPlace.com where she authored hundreds of articles that help pet owners as well as veterinarians.
· Dr. David Ruslander, DVM, DACVIM, DACVR: Dr. Ruslander is a double board certified radiation and medical oncologist. He serves as chief oncologist for a group of private veterinary emergency and specialty clinics. Prior to private practice, Dr. Ruslander was on staff at Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine and North Carolina State College of Veterinary Medicine. He is also a renowned speaker and author. His long-time involvement in cutting edge cancer research has resulted in great advancements in canine and feline cancer treatment. He received his veterinary degree from Cornell University and completed a medical oncology residency at the Tufts University.
· Donnie and Donna Graves: Co-founders of Nectar of the Dogs (along with friends Melanie Garibay and Todd Sobleski), exclusive limited edition wines created to marry their passion for the dogs that changed their lives and their love of good wines. Sales from each wine varietal support different dog rescue groups. Additionally, Donnie and Donna have rescued countless dogs from high kill shelters for over 10 years.
· Patrice Bayer: Patrice is a Registered Veterinary Technician and joined PetPartners 14 years ago. She has 15 years of prior veterinary medical experience working in small animal hospitals. Patrice is the Operations Manager, overseeing claims, customer service and production teams.
· John Wycoff: John is President of PetPartners , and he has served in many roles since joining the company in 2010. His life-long passion for animal welfare goes beyond the boardroom where he supports various pet-health related initiatives, including the creation of the Animaltarian Contest.
To see the list of 2017 candidates and their entry submissions, please visit http://www.PetPartners.com/Animaltarian/2017/entries. Official Contest Rules are available at http://www.PetPartners.com/Animaltarian. Additionally, please follow Animaltarian of the Year via Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AnimaltarianOfTheYear throughout the year.
For more information on the Animaltarian of the Year Award Contest or PetPartners pet health insurance, please contact Jeena Choi at 917-882-0960 or Jeena.Choi@IHCGroup.com.
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About PetPartners Inc.
PetPartners, Inc. provides pet health insurance in all 50 States, offering products to individuals and groups (such as associations, companies and credit unions). Since 2002, PetPartners has been the exclusive provider of pet health insurance protection to registrants of The American Kennel Club through the AKC Pet Insurance brand. In 2006, PetPartners was selected by the Cat Fanciers' Association, one of the largest registries of purebred cats, to provide health insurance to CFA registrants. PetPartners was founded by Sir John D. Spurling, a leading British innovator in pet insurance who remains on its Board of Directors. PetPartners became a member of The IHC Group in 2017. For more information, please visit http://www.PetPartners.com. Reported by PRWeb 4 hours ago.
RALEIGH, N.C. (PRWEB) February 06, 2018
PetPartners, Inc., a leading provider of pet health insurance, announced today the winner of the 4th annual Animaltarian of the Year Contest. Eight finalists out of 28 entries nationwide were determined through public voting and proceeded to the finalist voting phase. After a fierce second round, the title has been awarded to Josh and His Critters of Sun Valley, CA. Josh and His Critters receives a $5000 prize donation to support its animal welfare mission, which includes costly specialty veterinary care and needed specialty appliances for mobility of disabled animals.
“Congratulations to Josh and His Critters!" said John Wycoff, President of PetPartners, Inc. Pet Insurance and the creator of the Contest. "We’ve received an incredible amount of entries from many states and Puerto Rico,. To witness firsthand such outpouring of compassion for animals gives us a boost of positive energy to continue to encourage responsible pet ownership, enhance health coverage for pets, and find ways to assist in the best possible care for beloved pets.”
“Our sincere congratulations and thanks go out to all candidates for their dedication. Keep on doing your amazing work!” added Mr. Wycoff.
The 2017 Animaltarian of the Year Award finalists are (in alphabetical order):
1. Bullies without Borders of Virginia Beach, VA;
2. Clinica Veterinaria Rio Grande of Rio Grande, Puerto Rico;
3. Friends to the Forlorn Pitbull Rescue, Inc. of Dallas, GA;
4. Hawkeye and Friends Dog Rescue and Sanctuary of Imlay City, MI;
5. Howling Woods Farm of Jackson, NJ;
6. Josh and His Critters of Sun Valley, CA;
7. Phoenix Animal Rescue of Pottstown, PA; and
8. The Mr. Mo Project of Clifton Park, NY
New to the 2017 Contest, an industry-leading panel of judges voted in the finalist voting round in addition to the public. Josh and His Critters, scored the most votes from the public and the panel of judges. The panel of five judges, all experts in the animal welfare field, are:· Dr. Debra Primovic, DVM: Dr. Primovic holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from The Ohio State University, devoting her talents at emergency and critical care hospitals. For over a decade, Dr. Primovic served as Editor-in-Chief of PetPlace.com where she authored hundreds of articles that help pet owners as well as veterinarians.
· Dr. David Ruslander, DVM, DACVIM, DACVR: Dr. Ruslander is a double board certified radiation and medical oncologist. He serves as chief oncologist for a group of private veterinary emergency and specialty clinics. Prior to private practice, Dr. Ruslander was on staff at Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine and North Carolina State College of Veterinary Medicine. He is also a renowned speaker and author. His long-time involvement in cutting edge cancer research has resulted in great advancements in canine and feline cancer treatment. He received his veterinary degree from Cornell University and completed a medical oncology residency at the Tufts University.
· Donnie and Donna Graves: Co-founders of Nectar of the Dogs (along with friends Melanie Garibay and Todd Sobleski), exclusive limited edition wines created to marry their passion for the dogs that changed their lives and their love of good wines. Sales from each wine varietal support different dog rescue groups. Additionally, Donnie and Donna have rescued countless dogs from high kill shelters for over 10 years.
· Patrice Bayer: Patrice is a Registered Veterinary Technician and joined PetPartners 14 years ago. She has 15 years of prior veterinary medical experience working in small animal hospitals. Patrice is the Operations Manager, overseeing claims, customer service and production teams.
· John Wycoff: John is President of PetPartners , and he has served in many roles since joining the company in 2010. His life-long passion for animal welfare goes beyond the boardroom where he supports various pet-health related initiatives, including the creation of the Animaltarian Contest.
To see the list of 2017 candidates and their entry submissions, please visit http://www.PetPartners.com/Animaltarian/2017/entries. Official Contest Rules are available at http://www.PetPartners.com/Animaltarian. Additionally, please follow Animaltarian of the Year via Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AnimaltarianOfTheYear throughout the year.
For more information on the Animaltarian of the Year Award Contest or PetPartners pet health insurance, please contact Jeena Choi at 917-882-0960 or Jeena.Choi@IHCGroup.com.
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About PetPartners Inc.
PetPartners, Inc. provides pet health insurance in all 50 States, offering products to individuals and groups (such as associations, companies and credit unions). Since 2002, PetPartners has been the exclusive provider of pet health insurance protection to registrants of The American Kennel Club through the AKC Pet Insurance brand. In 2006, PetPartners was selected by the Cat Fanciers' Association, one of the largest registries of purebred cats, to provide health insurance to CFA registrants. PetPartners was founded by Sir John D. Spurling, a leading British innovator in pet insurance who remains on its Board of Directors. PetPartners became a member of The IHC Group in 2017. For more information, please visit http://www.PetPartners.com. Reported by PRWeb 4 hours ago.
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Viewpoint: 5 ideas for a better regional transportation system
The metropolitan Washington region is changing the way it plans for the future of its transportation system following recent action by the Transportation Planning Board of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. This year, I began a term as chair of the TPB, an organization that brings together representatives from 24 jurisdictions in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia as well as transportation agencies to plan what transportation should look like in the future. From these…
Reported by bizjournals 4 hours ago.
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U.Va. tries to keep rolling at FSU, while Hokies try to bounce back against N.C. State
Florida State coach Leonard Hamilton has no misconceptions about why No. 2 Virginia has been so dominant this season in ACC play. He’s seen enough of the Cavaliers to know what his program is welcoming Wednesday night to Tallahassee.
He’s expecting what he’s witnessed all season when he’s caught... Reported by dailypress.com 1 hour ago.
He’s expecting what he’s witnessed all season when he’s caught... Reported by dailypress.com 1 hour ago.
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Justice tells teachers insurance terms will be frozen
LEWISBURG, W.Va. (AP) — Gov. Jim Justice tells a gathering of teachers and other public employees in West Virginia that the terms of their health insurance coverage should remain unchanged in the next fiscal year. Teachers have held rallies to protest low pay, small proposed raises and expected insurance rate hikes starting July 1. Speaking […]
Reported by Seattle Times 1 hour ago.
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Tuesday's regional sports roundup: Numerous state football players invited to NFL scouting combine
FOOTBALL:
Old Dominion defensive lineman Bunmi Rotimi, Richmond quarterback Kyle Lauletta, seven Virginia Tech players and four Virginia Cavaliers were among the 336 players invited to the NFL scouting combine Feb. 27-March 5 in Indianapolis.
Wide receiver Cam Phillips, cornerbacks Greg Stroman... Reported by dailypress.com 2 hours ago.
Old Dominion defensive lineman Bunmi Rotimi, Richmond quarterback Kyle Lauletta, seven Virginia Tech players and four Virginia Cavaliers were among the 336 players invited to the NFL scouting combine Feb. 27-March 5 in Indianapolis.
Wide receiver Cam Phillips, cornerbacks Greg Stroman... Reported by dailypress.com 2 hours ago.
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NWS: Rain likely Wednesday; chance snow Wednesday night
We’ll likely have warmer weather and rain on the Virginia Peninsula Wednesday, but there’s a chance for snow Wednesday night.
The National Weather Service forecast calls for a high temperature about 65 degrees with rain likely between noon and 1 p.m. Showers are likely after 1 p.m.
Southeast winds,... Reported by dailypress.com 43 minutes ago.
The National Weather Service forecast calls for a high temperature about 65 degrees with rain likely between noon and 1 p.m. Showers are likely after 1 p.m.
Southeast winds,... Reported by dailypress.com 43 minutes ago.
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Virginia teen girl's mom faces suspected killer in court
The mother of a young Virginia girl who was murdered in 2016 by a former Virginia Tech student faced her daughter’s accused killer in court Tuesday as she described how she learned her daughter was missing.
Reported by FOXNews.com 1 hour ago.
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Scholarships may be scarce, but Hokies hoping for some key late signees
College football’s early signing period took care of most of Virginia Tech’s available scholarships for class of 2018 recruits, but the Hokies still have their fingers crossed Wednesday for good news from a few marquee recruits as the late signing period begins.
Tech heads into the signing period... Reported by dailypress.com 16 minutes ago.
Tech heads into the signing period... Reported by dailypress.com 16 minutes ago.
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Toys R Us going-out-of-business sale could reportedly start as soon as Wednesday
A judge in Virginia approved a bankruptcy plan that permits struggling retailer Toys R Us to hold going-out-of business sales at about a third of its locations.
Reported by NJ.com 52 minutes ago.
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Sports betting bills advance in West Virginia Legislature
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Committees in the West Virginia Legislature have advanced bills that would introduce sports betting in the event that a U.S. Supreme Court case leads to the repeal of a nationwide ban. The House and Senate judiciary committees approved separate bills Wednesday and sent them to their respective finance committees. The bills […]
Reported by Seattle Times 1 hour ago.
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Auction set next month for bankrupt West Virginia newspaper
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A court notice says a Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper in West Virginia is set to go on the auction block next month. The Charleston Gazette-Mail reports a federal bankruptcy judge approved an order Wednesday that specifies steps companies must take to place bids by a March 6 deadline. The order says the […]
Reported by Seattle Times 41 minutes ago.
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Hokies finish strong in '18 recruiting class efforts with addition of Hollifield
As comfortable as Virginia Tech coach Justin Fuente felt about his program’s chances of landing prized linebacker prospect Dax Hollifield to cap the Hokies’ class of 2018 recruiting class, anxiousness still defined the mood Wednesday morning in Tech’s football offices.
Coming into Wednesday’s first... Reported by dailypress.com 1 hour ago.
Coming into Wednesday’s first... Reported by dailypress.com 1 hour ago.
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Wednesday's regional sports roundup: Defending NCAA champion Virginia Wesleyan ranked first, CNU 14th in D-III softball poll
COLLEGES:
Softball:
Defending national champion Virginia Wesleyan was ranked No. 1 in the National Fastpitch Coaches Association’s Division III preseason poll, while Christopher Newport was tied with Ramapo for 14th. CNU senior shortstop Rachael Payne, who batted .429 with 50 runs and 59 hits... Reported by dailypress.com 2 hours ago.
Softball:
Defending national champion Virginia Wesleyan was ranked No. 1 in the National Fastpitch Coaches Association’s Division III preseason poll, while Christopher Newport was tied with Ramapo for 14th. CNU senior shortstop Rachael Payne, who batted .429 with 50 runs and 59 hits... Reported by dailypress.com 2 hours ago.
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NWS: Cooler, but sunny weather in Thursday's forecast
We'll have cooler, but sunny weather on the Virginia Peninsula Thursday.
The National Weather Service forecast calls for a high temperature about 42 degrees with north winds, 6 to 14 mph.
Overnight temperatures will dip to a low about 27 degrees with light and variable winds. Skies will remain... Reported by dailypress.com 56 minutes ago.
The National Weather Service forecast calls for a high temperature about 42 degrees with north winds, 6 to 14 mph.
Overnight temperatures will dip to a low about 27 degrees with light and variable winds. Skies will remain... Reported by dailypress.com 56 minutes ago.
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No. 2 Virginia rallies in second half, stays unbeaten in ACC
Devon Hall scored 17 points, Ty Jerome added 15 and No. 2 Virginia rallied in the second half to beat Florida State 59-55
Reported by USATODAY.com 21 minutes ago.
Reported by USATODAY.com 21 minutes ago.
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No. 2 Virginia rallies in second half, stays unbeaten in ACC (Feb 07, 2018)
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) Devon Hall scored 17 points, Ty Jerome added 15 and No. 2 Virginia rallied in the second half to beat Florida State 59-55 on Wednesday night.
Reported by FOX Sports 29 minutes ago.
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FSU fades down the stretch in home loss to No. 2 Virginia
Devon Hall scored 17 points, Ty Jerome added 15 and No. 2 Virginia rallied in the second half to beat Florida State 59-55 on Wednesday night.
Reported by FOX Sports 21 minutes ago.
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