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updated: Tue Jun 10, 2008 09:34 pm

Orlean News

Local news for Orlean, VA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Tuesday Jun 10 | Voices of New Orleans

CMP: New Orleans, Mardi Gras flix in Seattle

Source: Chin Music Press The Seattle International Film Festival features two documentaries this week that will be of interest to New Orleanians.

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Sun Jun 01, 2008

NOLA.com

Pam takes a short breather from her book tour

Booksigning: Lori Elliott at Books-a-Million in Alexandria, Virginia saved the day! She managed to find books for the signing at a warehouse someplace in Alabama, I think, and when I arrived there were posters ...

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Tue May 27, 2008

Fredericksburg.com

Alliman, Massey

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lee Alliman of Orlean are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Barrie Katherine Alliman, to James Anthony Motisi Massey, son of Mr.

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Related Topix: Fredericksburg, VA, Warrenton, VA, Arlington County, VA

Sun May 25, 2008

VatulBlog

Day 998: Up Into The Air Again Today

The thousandth day is almost upon us. Amazing. Perhaps I'll celebrate by dropping a roll of Bounty off to the Corps to use to fix the 17th Street Canal.

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Fri May 23, 2008

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Nikkei rises on Wall Street, falling oil

Japan's key stock index rose Friday on overnight gains on Wall Street, with sentiment turning more upbeat on a fall in global oil prices.

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Related Topix: Financial Services, Investment Services, Winchester, VA, Biotech, Medicine, Healthcare Industry, World News, Japan,

Thu May 22, 2008

The Columbian

Gas tops $3.83 as early holiday travelers hit road

Leroy Ryan, 65, left, and his son Vinnie Ryan, 19, fill their riding mowers with gas for use in their lawn-mowing business, at Orlean Market and Restaurant in Orlean, Va.

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Related Topix: Memorial Day, Life, Holidays

Tue May 20, 2008

Minor Wisdom

The Pretenders: "My City Was Gone"

Here's a rock-and-roll apple that didn't fall far from the blues tree: the Pretenders ' live performance of "My City Was Gone." Orleanians can relate to that.

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Related Topix: The Pretenders, Pop/Rock

Sun May 18, 2008

Ledger Dispatch

Old pumps put some stations in bind

“We're one of the few that are left”

Like a lot of small-scale entrepreneurs, Cathy Osborne worries that she'll go out of business if fuel prices rise above $4 a gallon. via Ledger Dispatch

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Fri May 16, 2008

The Washington Post

Older Pumps Balk at Gas Prices

The mechanical gas pumps at the Orlean Market in Fauquier County can't go beyond $3.99, and the owner says she can't afford to upgrade them. via The Washington Post

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Related Topix: Fauquier County, VA

Fri Mar 28, 2008

VatulBlog

Day 943: How Can You Afford Your FEMA Trailer Lifestyle?

“Jump anyway. The net will be here in two months. Jump or begone.”

Filed Under We Are Not Ok , federal flood , government , katrina , new orleans , recovery "Jump," they say. via VatulBlog

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Wed Mar 26, 2008

Times Community Newspapers - Fauquier...

Volunteers press county for funds

“One cent funds Phase II and allows an immediate start of Orlean”

Volunteers press county for funds A summary of the projects Orlean Estimated Cost: $4.2 million Description: Existing facility to be demolished. via Times Community Newspapers - Fauquier...

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Related Topix: Upperville, VA, Fauquier County, VA, The Plains, VA, Bealeton, VA

Thu Mar 13, 2008

Times Community Newspapers - Fauquier...

Markham area gets historic designation

“We ended up adding a few, and dropping a few [tracts]”

Sports complex drives parks' budget increase Despite funding cutbacks in the fiscal 2009 budget proposed by County Administrator Paul McCulla last week, Fauquier County Parks and ... 0 comments - more ... ... via Times Community Newspapers - Fauquier...

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Related Topix: Warrenton, VA, The Hooligans, Celtic, Warm-Springs, VA

Sat Feb 02, 2008

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Yum! Gumbo

“Get four sticks of butter, (or five, or six). Melt”

In New Orleans, when you throw a party in the winter, you make a gumbo. It's not something most people there think about. via Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Related Topix: us Travel, Travel, New Orleans Travel, Life, Food, Meat, Chicken, Cake, Baked Goods, Dessert

Fri Jan 18, 2008

The Advocate

Gourrier now dispensing doses of jazz in Virginia

“The fact that he is volunteering his time and his talent to WRIR is just amazing. We're lucky to have him.”

It may be a cold, gray Sunday morning in Richmond, Va., but there's warm music and a welcoming voice on the radio. via The Advocate

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Related Topix: Richmond, VA, New Orleans, Jazz, Horace Silver, Entertainment

Tue Jan 15, 2008

Times Community Newspapers - Fauquier...

Hunt for a power-line solution at Old Dominion benefit

“We knew a joint meet would attract the most supporters”

Hunt for a power-line solution at Old Dominion benefit FLINT HILL -- When huntsman Gerald Keal and two dozen Old Dominion hounds disappeared into a thicket just north of Windrush Farm Saturday, it was a ... via Times Community Newspapers - Fauquier...

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Related Topix: Flint Hill, VA, Rappahannock County, VA, Warrenton, VA

Tue Dec 11, 2007

Times Community Newspapers - Fauquier...

Markham: Movie day benefits FHS band

What season is this? First, warm. Then cold, foggy, rainy, sunny. You name it. The big decision each morning: What to put on? Layering seems to work very well. via Times Community Newspapers - Fauquier...

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Related Topix: Markham, VA, Marshall, VA, Life, Holidays, Christmas

Fri Dec 07, 2007

Times Community Newspapers - Fauquier...

Redistricting confusion continues to grow

No one can seem to make up his or her mind when it comes to drawing boundaries for the new elementary and high school attendance. via Times Community Newspapers - Fauquier...

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Related Topix: Culpeper County, VA, Warrenton, VA

Wed Dec 05, 2007

Times Community Newspapers - Fauquier...

Markham: Holiday movie day planned

Don't like the weather? Just wait a little and it probably will change. Our eyes weren't fooling us on Sunday morning when there were a few flakes of snow and a little sleet. via Times Community Newspapers - Fauquier...

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Mon Dec 03, 2007

Hurricane Katrina

Violence holds back New Orleans revival

Hurricane preparedness for New Orleans - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Excellent, comprehensive coverage of the Hurricane risk to New Orleans with great graphics & links. via Hurricane Katrina

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Tue Nov 27, 2007

Times Community Newspapers - Fauquier...

Markham: Many activities this Saturday

Welcome on this last week in November. Thanksgiving Day with many family celebrations and activities is over. via Times Community Newspapers - Fauquier...

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Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Thanksgiving, Warrenton, VA, Christmas, Marshall, VA

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