Author Archive for Waldo Jaquith

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Media General Trading at $1.50

The Hook points out that Media General’s stock has lost 98% of its value in the past three years. If it drops below $1/share for 30 days, they’re facing delisting from the NYSE.  #

Celestial Alignment

Wondering about the bright stars by the moon after sunset? That’s the moon, Venus, and Jupiter in alignment. Io, Europa, Callisto and Ganymede are on either side of Jupiter, visible through even a small telescope.  #

Groh’s Contract Capped at 2011

UVa has declined to extend Al Groh’s contract, the Post reports, leaving him under contract for just three more years. His record leaves something to be desired among Cavaliers fans, so there’s been support for seeing him replaced with a new football coach.

Is the Budget Situation That Bad?

From the Unfortunate Headlines department: UVa hopes to participate in near-death experience.  #

Our Surviving Post-Slavery Black Community

Local history buffs will enjoy the Proffit Historic District Online Resource Archive.  #