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    TUESDAY This Tuesday is entirely different from the time I was born. Rather than passing by without much happening, this Tuesday starts the beginning stages of recovery. This Tuesday is the hangover as the result of Monday’s poor decisions. As the day passes, you begin to feel better, but it’s a long, bumpy road ahead of you. On a Tuesday there is a long wait until the much-desired Friday and Saturday, but it’s an inevitable step in the right direction. I am twenty-one and it is Tuesday. The depression

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    Biography of John Marshall John Marshall was born on September 24, 1755 in prince William County, Virginia. His father moved the family from there before john was ten to a valley in the Blue Ridge Mountains, about 30 miles away. Unlike most frontier dwellings, the home Thomas Marshall built was of frame construction rather than log and was one and a half story. Both parents, while not formally educated, were considered adequately educated for the ties and could read and write. They held a significant

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    mansion that rests atop Afton Mountain in Nelson County Virginia. It was built over an eight year time period by James Dooley as a token of love for his wife, Sallie Dooley. The name was given to their home in honor of Sallie's love for swans and how they choose one mate for life. Construction of this palace was completed in 1912 with the effort of 300 artisans and two contractors. The couple also had another home in Richmond, Virginia. This home was formally known as “Maymont”. The name was

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    Monument To Mosby's Men

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    thewashingtonpost.com, 2012). Their mission was to harass and discourage Union soldiers in stationed Virginia (Wheeler, thewashingtonpost.com, 2012). Their success was blatantly obvious as they killed hundreds of Union soldiers during their many conflicts (Wheeler, thewashingtonpost.com, 2012). But even the best can make mistakes. Mosby’s Men Monument, located in Prospect Hill Cemetery in Front Royal, Virginia, serves are a remembrance to those who died under Mosby’s command during the war (Hawks, shenanadoah

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    Larrell Cruel of Richmond, Virginia, eldest of 5 children born to my parents Taryn & Nathaniel Randolph. Not only am I the eldest of five children, I am also a first generation college student in my family. My professional career consists of being an actor, photographer, motivational speaker, aspiring film maker, and recent Spring 2016 graduate of Virginia Union University, where I studied fine arts with a concentration in Theatre and Music. While an undergraduate student at Virginia Union University

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    RVA, a program of Science Matters, offers scientific programming to curious minds through in-person events. Over five seasons, Science Pub RVA events typically attract a mix of repeat and first time attendees. As part of its mission to broaden the Richmond Citizenry that is informed by science, Science Pub RVA would like to optimize its website to encourage first-time visitors to either sign up for email list or register for an event Areas of focus will include: • Identifying the interests and goals

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    become central to southern history. Jackson and Lee, through their own skill sets and actions during the war, solidified their respective legacies as a martyr and a leader. In 1861, Jackson was promoted as brigadier general in the Army of Northern Virginia, where he began to distinguish himself in the following battles. He gained Lee’s trust and as a result, held a fair amount of control over command (Fredriksen). Jackson gained most of his fame during the Shenandoah Valley Campaign of 1862, where

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    As was the practice of many European groups, kidnap of adolescent native individuals occurred quite often as they could easily remember their native tongue, while learning European languages, becoming valuable interpreters. As can be expected this first contact did not leave a positive impression on the Powhatan people. The second contact occurred on September 10, 1570 when Jesuit missionaries arrived. The Jesuit set up missions along the York River, and demanded food from the local communities

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    lack of preparation, poor relations with the Native Americans, and the location of their settlement. Many Jamestown colonists died because of their lack of preparation. According to the information video, a group of English investors called the Virginia Company paid for this voyage to Jamestown in return for reaping some of the riches collected by the colonists. This idea was widely influenced by the Spanish becoming extremely rich from their successful trip to the New World. In addition, Document

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    Andrew Stromberg Procurement Law Dr. 12-4-16 Professional Building Maintenance vs The School Board of the County of Spotsylvania, Virginia in the Supreme Court of Virginia Introduction Professional Building Maintenance Corporation versus the School Board of the County of Spotsylvania is a 2012 case decided by the Virginia Supreme Court. The appellant, Professional Building Maintenance Corporation, challenged the School Board of the County of Spotsylvania on several issues including the use of

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