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Interview with Concrete, hardcore band from New York
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Computer fatigue: The cause and effect of data device burnout
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Message to ourselves: Stop enabling a “do nothing” Congress
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LIVE CHAT: HBO’s Game of Thrones: “Second Sons,” Sunday, 9 p.m. ET
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Oxbow and Gary Stevens surprise with Preakness win (Slideshow)
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Why do presidents lie? What good does it do?
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Interview: Michelle Ching overcomes recession with ViSalus success
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The Civil War
News and views on the Civil War.
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Civil War tour showcases Prince William County, Va
Some of the most interesting Civil War sites are those that get only a sentence in the history books but reveal the lives of the people of the time. Published 2:11 p.m. July 30, 2011 - Comments
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General Stonewall Jackson revealed as "Black man's friend"
Another look at the life of General Jackson shows him to be conflicted about slavery and he actually taught Bible studies and reading and writing to slaves in his area. Published 10:21 a.m. July 26, 2011 - Comments
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97th Regimental String Concert at Frying Pan Park on July 17
The 97th Regimental String Band will be performing on Sunday afternoon at 7:00 p.m. at the Frying Pan Farm Park Visitor Center at 2709 West Ox Road in Herndon, Virginia. Published 11:59 p.m. July 12, 2011 - Comments
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Ball's Bluff hosts the dedication of armaments on July 9th
Also known as the Battle of Harrison’s Island and sometimes as the Battle of Leesburg, the fighting at Ball’s Bluff happened on October 21, 1861. Published 1:46 a.m. July 7, 2011 - Comments
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H.L. Hunley is rotated upright; 'stealth-like' craft now visible
The H.L. Hunley has been rotated and put into her original upright position in the climate controlled tank at the Warren Lasch Conservation Center in North Charleston, SC. Published 10:05 p.m. July 5, 2011 - Comments
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Anna Ella Carroll: Lincoln confidante, lobbyist and writer
Anna Ella Carroll was a feminist ahead of her time. Published 9:16 p.m. June 26, 2011 - Comments
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Civil War Legacy Scanning Project comes to Fairfax County
Civil War era documents, letters, military papers and other family heirlooms are being digitally copied for inclusion into the statewide Legacy Project. Published 11:37 p.m. June 22, 2011 - Comments
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"Mosby’s Combat Operations" documentary premiere set for Sunday, June 19
The premiere of “Mosby’s Combat Operations” will take place on Sunday, June 19, 2011 at the Cinema Arts Theater in Fairfax, Virginia. Published 1:20 a.m. June 16, 2011 - Comments
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Vienna hosts Sesquicentennial Civil War events June 17-19
A Civil War battle reenactment will be held at the Vienna Community Center on Saturday June 18 just one of the many activities planned for this coming weekend! Published 12:29 a.m. June 15, 2011 - Comments
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Civil War history: Gasbags & Lincoln at Air & Space Museum
The use of gas filled air balloons as a war aid at the Air & Space Museum on Saturday June 11 as part of Civil War Sesquicentennial events. Published 1:02 p.m. June 10, 2011 - Comments
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Martha Boltz is a frequent contributor to the long running Civil War features in The Washington Times America At War feature in the print and online editions. She has been a regular contributor to the original Civil War Page and ...
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Wells on Music
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Interview with Concrete, hardcore band from New York
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Truth Hurts
Political centrist who tells it like it is
Martha Boltz is a frequent contributor to the long running Civil War features in The Washington Times America At War feature in the print and online editions. She has been a regular contributor to the original Civil War Page and its successor page since 1994, and is a civil war buff, historian, and writer. "Someone said that if we don't learn about the past, we are condemned to repeat it," she said, "and there are lessons of all sorts inherent in this bloody four-year period of our country's history." She is a member of several heritage and lineage groups, as well as the Montgomery County Civil War Round Table. Her standing invitation is, "come on down - check the blog - send me your comments and let's have fun with its history and maybe learn something at the same time."
