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Home2018January

Month: January 2018

Columns

Behind the shell: What you see may not be what you get

January 23, 2018 Terilyn Goins, Ph.D. 0

On the television show, Once Upon a Time, a program inspired by Disney characters, Belle, of Beauty and the Beast, proclaims words of wisdom when she says, “Sometimes, the best book has the dustiest jacket. [Read More…]

Columns

Fun with forms

January 23, 2018 Stan Glasofer 0

Probably no one enjoys filling out forms. They are monotonous and seem to ask questions which have little or no relevance to the reason for the form. Just imagine how much more boring they must [Read More…]

Features

Chinese artists visit the community: Seeking and celebrating diversity through art

January 23, 2018 Sally Grace Holtgrieve 0

Art celebrates both the differences and similarities found in the human spirit across the globe. It transcends language and creates a cross-cultural appreciation and understanding. Landmark Art & Culture Exchange (LACE) in Newport News, Peninsula [Read More…]

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Warwick Travel Service: Planning vacations and shaping memories

January 23, 2018 Cathy Welch 0

A lifelong passion for travel and the desire to re-create their careers brought friends of 27 years, Nancy Alligood and Gerry Siekirski, to co-own Warwick Travel Service. They each boast 37 years as travel professionals [Read More…]

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Soundscapes: Changing the sound of the neighborhood

January 23, 2018 Aubrey Kincaid 0

“Elementary kids don’t see adulthood as a reality yet. So they can think big about what they’d like to accomplish. If we can give them the tools to set and reach small goals, climbing that [Read More…]

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Top three questions divorce clients ask

January 23, 2018 Meredith Haggard Maust, Esquire 0

There are many important considerations when planning for divorce, and one of the most important decisions you can make is the attorney you select to represent you. Three of the most common initial questions I [Read More…]

Features

Rose & Womble Realty Company: In the best of company

January 23, 2018 Allan Hanrahan 0

We’ve all heard it. In real estate, it’s “location,” repeated for emphasis. Well, Rose & Womble Realty Company has the locations, 14 of them, and the company’s colors of red, white and blue are proudly [Read More…]

Columns

Tax reform–YES! Tax simplification–NO!

January 23, 2018 Rob Carmines 0

In December 2017, the biggest tax package since the 1986 Tax Reform Act was passed by Congress and signed into law. Originally touted as an attempt to simplify our very complicated tax code, the final [Read More…]

Features

Evergreen Workshop: The best little music shop

January 23, 2018 Nancy P. Sykes 0

In 2013, Richard Allen, president of Evergreen Workshop, returned to Newport News, his hometown, to open a business offering full service for stringed instruments. Originally an online business, Evergreen’s showroom opened to the public in [Read More…]

Features

Newport News Public Schools Extended Learning: Creating life-long learners

January 23, 2018 Melanie Occhiuzzo 0

Student success and achievement are Anthony Tyler’s main goals. Tyler is the administrator for the Extended Learning Program in Newport News Public Schools (NNPS). While working with students has always been Tyler’s mission, he says [Read More…]

Features

AARP Foundation: Helping seniors reenter the workforce

January 23, 2018 Terilyn Goins, Ph.D. 0

Sometimes life brings challenges that can be overwhelming and seemingly impossible to overcome. When such challenges emerge, support systems are often the essential ingredient necessary for individual progress and success. Perhaps one of the greatest [Read More…]

Columns

Make the nose great again

January 23, 2018 Timothy A. Queen, MD 0

Some time ago, we discussed the nasal airway and ways to improve air flow. We covered both over-the-counter and prescription medications to help you breathe better. We presented both allergy shots and surgery to maximize [Read More…]

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