Thursday, May 10, 2012
Will Obama's announcement hurt his chances to carry Virginia in 2012 as he did in 2008?
Facing pressure to take a stand, President Barack Obama on Wednesday said he supports same-sex marriage. In an interview with ABC News’ Robin Roberts, Obama (D) described his “evolution” on the issue through talks with friends, and reflection on military personnel and members of his own staff who, he said, “are not able to commit themselves in a marriage,” adding that “at a certain point I’ve just concluded that for me personally it is important for me to go ahead and affirm that I think same sex couples should be able to get married.” Excerpts of the interview are scheduled to appear on ABC’s World News with Diane Sawyer on Wednesday evening. The full interview is scheduled to appear on ABC’s Good Morning America on Thursday morning. …
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Teacher gifts that aren't complex or expensive, but say a whole lot.
Friday, April 20, 2012
Forty-two votes, one winner.
Beijing is the home of the 2008 Olympics and a restaurant by the same name is the home of some of the best Chinese food in the states. Beijing Gourmet Restaurant claimed the coveted top spot in this week's Readers' Choice poll. Twenty-eight percent of all votes went to this Chinese eatery. Mandarin House in the Wellington neighborhood in Manassas came in a close second with 28 percent of the votes. Golden Top, a Mathis Avenue favorite, scored a lucky 13 percent of the vote for third place while Young Chow Cafe came in fourth. Three restaurants: Szechuan Gourmet, Panda Express and Hunan Star each had four votes or 8 percent of the total votes.
Friday, April 6, 2012
Tax-Man in Manassas named the Best Place to Do Taxes Last Minute.
It isn’t the big-box franchises that have the hearts and wallets of tax payers in the Manassas area. With 50 percent of the vote, Tax-Man in Manassas owned by Alan Yurkshat was the clear favorite in this week’s Readers’ Choice: Best Places to Do Taxes Last-Minute. The other half of the total votes is split three ways, with H&R Block on Liberia Avenue, Fiducial and Jackson Hewitt on Liberia Avenue each capturing 16 percent of the vote.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Yorkshire Restaurant clear winner with 80 percent of the vote.
Hear ye, Hear ye, Let it be known to all that Yorkshire Manor has the best breakfast in all thy lands belonging to his majesty Prince William by decree of his royal subjects. Translation: Prince William, Manassas and Manassas Park residents have spoken. Yorkshire Restaurant has the best friggin' breakfast on this side of Bull Run and, quite possibly, in the world. We decided to have a little fun this week by using Yorkshire’s Old English theme to announce its total domination of this week’s Readers’ Choice poll. The restaurant, named for the area where it’s located in eastern Prince William County, has a very loyal following. There might be more people loyal to Yorkshire than to the actual British crown. Your Patch editor and her food …
Friday, March 23, 2012
What's the best place to get your hair cut(e)?
We all know Old Town Manassas is a great place for entertainment, but apparently it’s a great place for the more practical things in life, like getting a hair cut. Curves Hair Studio, Old Town Manassas in the very center of Old Town captured the number one spot in this week’s Readers’ Choice: Best Place to Get a Hair Cut poll. Forty percent of the vote went to Curves, while Marbles Hair Salon came in a far second with 22 percent of the vote. Here are the rest of the results of the poll: Glamour Hair Salon: 18 percent Old Towne Hair Creations: 9 percent Manassas Nail and Hair: 1 percent Harmony Salon and Spa: 1 percent.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
"Most viral video" compels millions
Joseph Kony wasn't exactly a household name a week ago, but now more than 100 million people know his sweaty face and many of his dirty secrets. The Ugandan warlord responsible for displacing and murdering thousands was featured in a controversial 30-minute video by Invisible Children (IC), viewed more than 112 million times around the world as of Monday—faster than any video to date. The footage, which summarizes part of the central African human rights battle, has angered millions and stirred many millions more. Analytics company Visible Measures labels it the “most viral video" ever. Invisible Children’s aim is to make Ugandan guerrilla warlord Joseph Kony and his crimes "infamous" by asking viewers to use social media and contact …
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
House just inside eastern boundary of the historic district caught fire early Monday morning.
The Manassas City Fire Marshal's office is investigating after a house in historic district caught fire early Monday morning. Firefighters responded to the house, located at 8800 Quarry Rod, around 1:30 a.m. Monday, March 12, after a neighbor called to report the fire. The fire was quickly contained by local fire departments from Manassas and Prince William County. According to sources at the scene, the three-bedroom house was built in 1940 and was currently a rental property occupied by three adult males who were home at the time of the fire, but uninjured. "We heard a pop and knew something was wrong and got out right away," said Jose Patino, one of the residents. The cause of the fire and cost of damage is yet to be determined, but …
Monday, January 30, 2012
Using Lee's leadership approach in today's world.
In the midst of local and national elections, a compelling question rises to the surface: What do we want in a leader? Quality attributes of military leaders such as George Washington and Robert E. Lee seem fleeting in today’s world. We can learn a thing or two from the leadership style of Robert E. Lee, one of the most beloved generals in history. Lee’s leadership approach encompassed empathy, compassion, respect for others, discernment and honesty. Empathy and compassion were evident through his interactions with others. He desired to communicate with his commanders on a personal level and openly expressed concern, sympathy and acceptance of others. During a conversation with General James Longstreet, Lee offered support and …
Monday, January 16, 2012
Manassas Citizens Advisory and School Engagement (C.A.S.E) Council Member Jill Spall endorses Andrew Harrover for Mayor.
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Monday, January 16
I am writing to endorse Manassas City Vice Mayor Andrew Harrover for Mayor. In my following of the many “issues” that appear to have befallen Manassas, I see many people putting forth a lot of effort to make grand gestures toward naming areas that contribute to the "issues" facing our city. I am trying today to put forth an option that I hope our citizens will cling to as a symbol of action with a track record of getting things done. Some of the things I’ve seen Andy research, champion and implement during his tenure as vice mayor include Manassas Next, city-friendly projects (including Battle St. and Bike Trails), Education Forward and forward-thinking city growth plans (including Airport Authority involvement and capacity reduction on …
Tim Milloff
10:25 pm on Tuesday, May 15, 2012
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