Archived articles for the month of May 2008


10 Things

O&W Shares Downgraded

Stock now rated neutral (5/2/2008)



Art

ArtWalk Friday

It's the first Friday of the month and that means it's time for Curated Culture's First Fridays ArtWalk. Here's our list of participating galleries and what's in store. (5/1/2008)



Business

Cracking the da Vinci Code

VCU students in the da Vinci program project are designing operating tables for the third world. (5/8/2008)

Scrub a Dub Dub

Dominion scrubbers at Chesterfield power plant mean less mercury, acid rain (5/8/2008)

Traveler Frustration Rises over Gas Prices

(5/8/2008)

In Brief...

(5/8/2008)

Why Watch Football Live When You Can Watch It on the Big Screen Right there at the Stadium?

Whitlock Group snags $3 million contract with Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5/7/2008)

Employer All Star Awards Announced

Employer All Star Awards announced (5/7/2008)

Dominion's Rate Hike and the End of the Cheap Energy Era

Dominion files to recoup $1.1 billion in higher fuel costs. Get used to it. (5/7/2008)

James River Coal: Earnings Down, Prospects Up

As long-term contracts roll over, coal company expects more revenue (5/7/2008)

In Brief

A few quick notes from the world of Richmond business. (5/7/2008)

Morningstar Lowers LandAmerica Valuation

LandAmerica's business base too narrow. (5/7/2008)

The Snagajob Publicity Bonanza

Print media propel Snagajob -- and ensure their own demise (5/6/2008)

Chesapeake's China Plant Achieves Quality Milestone

Chinese manufacturers are improving quality -- and we're helping them do it (5/6/2008)

Hands Off Our Records, Attorney General Moonbeam

Cap One sues Jerry Brown to safeguard credit card info (5/6/2008)

Communication at Work

How to make sure communication works for your company. (5/5/2008)

Honey, I Shrunk the Newspaper

Times-Dispatch cuts editorial hole. Again. (5/5/2008)

Race Hound of the Baskervill

Mark Lindsey goes national with raceway design (5/5/2008)

Et Tu, Carmax?

Carmax to invest $4.5 million in Baton Rouge (5/5/2008)

Leopard Park Fills Southside Niche

High-end home furnishings for the discriminating Southside matron (5/5/2008)

Good News, Tornado Victims!

A brief reprieve from the tax man (5/5/2008)

Altria Spends $3 Million on Lobbying

Tobacco company seeks FDA regulation (5/5/2008)

ITT Educational Services to Expand

Harrison & Bates handles transaction (5/5/2008)

Recession Watch: NASCAR Tickets Go Begging

400 tickets available on day before the race (5/2/2008)

Laughon's Law

When gas prices rise, nimble companies find profit opportunities (5/2/2008)

Timmons Wins Hampton Roads Work

(5/2/2008)

Porter Closes Sale on Office/Warehouse

(5/2/2008)

20 Questions with Shawn Boyer

SnagAJob.com's CEO and the Small Business Administration's Business Person of the Year. A closer look at one of our favorite Richmonders. (5/1/2008)

GEICO Does Nascar

With a little help from the Martin Agency (5/1/2008)

Timmons Nabs DISA Job

Richmond firm to provide civil engineering for $370 million project (5/1/2008)

Enjoy the Alligators, Albemarle

Chemical Company to Relocate H.Q. to Baton Rouge (5/1/2008)

Welcome to R'Biz

Richmond.com Launches R'Biz, Richmond's Source for Business Intelligence (5/1/2008)



Capital Funding

Financing the Green Revolution

Ewing Bemiss closes string of alternate energy transactions (5/7/2008)



CommunityFocus

The Millennial Kids Give Back

With more than 400 hours of volunteer experience under her belt, Ava Hoffman is just one of numerous area teens helping give back to the community, one pro bono hour at a time. (5/6/2008)



Contracts & Partnerships

SouthPeak to Distribute "B-Boy" Playstation Game

From the mean streets of Midlothian...to the world. (5/6/2008)



Dining

Dish

Richmond's favorite barbeque joint is expanding, Acacia is serving food again and one local restaurant goes for a world record. Check out the latest Richmond restaurant news. (5/7/2008)

Eat Beat

It's May ... and that means it's time for the spring festivals! We've got you covered on which ones are coming this month and what you'll find when they get here. (5/1/2008)



Dining Review

Lookin' at LuLu's

Our reviewer sees New York style in Shockoe Bottom's Lulu's, both good and bad. (5/8/2008)



Education

University of Richmond graduates awarded Fulbright grants for international research, teaching

University of Richmond graduates awarded Fulbright grants for international research, teaching (5/6/2008)



Environment

Renewable Richmond

Experts say local industries released one million pounds of toxic pollution in Richmond area in 2006. (5/5/2008)

Earth Talk

This week Earth Talk looks at "Cleantech" industries and green-friendly outdoor clothing. (5/5/2008)



Expansions & Relocations

CBI Forms China Joint Venture

(5/7/2008)

Moss Motors to Occupy Dinwiddie Facility

Harrison & Bates handles transaction (5/7/2008)



General News

If the Cigarettes Don't Kill You, the Price Hikes Will

Philip Morris Raises Cigarette Prices and Cuts Discounts (5/6/2008)



Health

Hookah smoking on college campuses may cause growing public health problem

Hookah smoking on college campuses may cause growing public health problem (5/6/2008)



Local Life

City now accepting applications for summer youth employment program

City now accepting applications for summer youth employment program (5/8/2008)



Management & Strategy

On the Cutting Edge of Family Friendly HR Policies

(5/9/2008)

Your Tax Dollars at Work

Defense Supply Center Richmond aims for 50 percent reduction in customer account workload (5/7/2008)



Movie Review

'Young@Heart,' Fun at Heart

Is it possible for a musical docudrama about a bunch of old people putting on a concert to be good? Apparently, according to our reviewer. (5/8/2008)

'Made' of Nothing

With descriptions like "boring," "predictable," and "mediocre," let's just say our movie critic won't put "Made of Honor" on his Christmas wish list. (5/2/2008)



Music

Cheers, Richmond and TGIF!

Here it is, Richmond. You're guide to the city's beloved free-concert series that comes once a year. Check out the line-up and get excited for good food, great music and fun in the sun. (5/8/2008)

Record Time

Check out new releases from Elvis Costello and Neil Diamond. (5/6/2008)



New Products & Services

That's Green Glue, Not Green Goo

Accoustical Solutions launches website for sound-proofing material (5/7/2008)

PARI Launches New Nebulizer Program

Doctors, patients both breath easier (5/6/2008)

We Could Have Used This Before the Sub-Prime Meltdown

LandAmerica goes national with fraud prevention program. (5/6/2008)

Henrico Docs Purchase State-of-the-Art MRI Scanner

(5/6/2008)



News

On Council's Plate

This week the City Council takes another look at the attempted school's eviction, riverfront development plans and the stormwater utility plan. (5/8/2008)

Commonwealth Expands Emergency Communication System

Commonwealth expands emergency communication system. (5/8/2008)

Richmond celebrates National Train Day

Richmond celebrates National Train Day (5/8/2008)

University of Richmond announces arrest of suspect

University of Richmond announces arrest of suspect (5/7/2008)

Meet The Candidates

The race to become Richmond's next mayor is around the corner and we're introducing you to each candidate. This week, we meet Lawrence E. Williams. (5/7/2008)

Connor Workshop

Councilman Conner to sponsor a South Central Workshop (5/7/2008)

'All Clear' Given at UR After Gun Scare

Police end immediate search for possible armed suspect at University of Richmond. Campus and area neighborhoods cleared. (5/6/2008)

Chesterfield Co. Seeks Hike in Proffers

The Chesterfield Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on May 28 to consider raising proffers on new homes in the county by 48 percent. (5/6/2008)

Gov. Kaine launches YouTube channel

Gov. Kaine launches YouTube channel (5/6/2008)

Virginia to practice Interstate 64 lane reversal on May 11

Virginia to practice Interstate 64 lane reversal on May 11 (5/6/2008)

Council Hears Public's Issues with Budget

Retired city employees ask City Council for a cost of living increase and question wasteful government spending. (5/6/2008)

No Action Yet From Schools' Eviction Investigation

Council hears attempted schools' eviction report, delays action. (5/5/2008)

Portion of North 3rd Street Closed May 7 to May 21

Portion of North 3rd Street Closed May 7 to May 21 (5/5/2008)

Graziano to hold meetings about Forest Hill Ave. street widening

Graziano to hold meetings about Forest Hill Ave. street widening (5/5/2008)

VCU Receives $4.2 Million Grant

VCU Receives $4.2 Million Grant to Support Federal Work Incentive Program for People With Disabilities (5/5/2008)

Lawmakers Rev Up for Session on Transportation

After last year's blunder with abusive drivers' fees state legislators go back to the drawing board this summer. One idea on the agenda, a state-wide gas tax. (5/5/2008)

Portion of E. Grace Street Closed May 3 and 4

Portion of E. Grace Street closed May 3 and 4 (5/2/2008)

Southbound Powhite Parkway lanes to shift today

Southbound Powhite Parkway lanes to shift today (5/2/2008)

Richmond This Week

From funnymen to bluesmen to outdoor festivals, an antique roadshow and Museum District home tour, the Richmond region offers a variety of events to tickle your fancy this week. (5/2/2008)



Opinion

The Richmond.com Top Five

You might not have asked, but we're telling you anyway. This week: Top Five favorite TV moms. (5/6/2008)

The Richmond.com Poll

You've voted and we've counted: Oopah!!! Richmond really, really loves the annual Greek Festival. Next up: What are you doing for mom this Mother's Day? (5/6/2008)

Reader Mailbag

Readers weigh in on the good, the bad and the ugly of Richmond.com. This week, see responses about Mayor Wilder's appearance on Face The Nation, real estate in Chesterfield Co. and our introduction of Richmond mayoral candidate Dwight C. Jones. (5/5/2008)



Politics

Going Green at the Capitol

Freshman Sen. Chap Petersen hopes to get all of General Assembly thinking green. (5/1/2008)

Environmental Center Claims Victory on Mining Bill

When state lawmakers killed a bill that would have paved the way for uranium mining in Pittsylvania County, the Southern Environmental Law Center claimed a major victory. (5/1/2008)



RBlog

R'Blog: Neckin' It at NASCAR

Saturday, May 3 at 10:19 p.m.: Carpentier's take on his 'pinball ride'
This weekend, R'Blog is drinkin' beer, burnin' rubber and poking pins in our Jeff Gordon voodoo doll. This is the NASCAR coverage your mother warned you about. (5/1/2008)



Richmond.com Exclusive

Fear in Lockdown at UR

Richmond.com movie reviewer, Josh Katz, was on lockdown yesterday when a suspected gunman was loose at the University of Richmond. He shares his thoughts on the ordeal today. (5/7/2008)

A Shot in the Dark

The polls have closed and we officially have our daters. How did they fair during voting? What are their first impressions of one another? We've got the answers right here. (5/6/2008)



Sports

Bump & Grind

It might be too tough to tame, but after its $10 million facelift, this weekend should prove to be some good racing at Darlington Raceway. (5/9/2008)

Active Richmond

The U-Turn Sports Performance Academy is all positive, all the time. (5/7/2008)

Hamlin Got It!!!

Though he is still young in his career, Denny Hamlin's dream of winning a NASCAR race in front of the hometown crowd finally came true Friday night. (5/2/2008)

Bump & Grind

Hamlin is looking for his first Richmond win, Earnhardt Jr. is looking to end his win-less drought. Expect lots of fireworks this weekend at Richmond International Raceway. (5/1/2008)



Stocks

Profits Pummeled at Meadwestvaco

Company blames the pain on higher energy costs (5/1/2008)



Stocks & Investing

Colfax Prices IPO at $18 / Share

Backed by secretive D.C. billionaire Mitchell Rales, company has quietly built global business in pumps and valves. (5/8/2008)

HRH Increases Dividend

(5/8/2008)

Chesapeake Profits Take a Pasting

Packaging company's $8.4 million loss may threaten loan covenants (5/8/2008)

Dominion Profits Surge 50 Percent

Boosted by accounting for fuel expenses (5/2/2008)

O&W Shares Downgraded

Stock rated neutral (5/2/2008)

Markel Appoints Springman as New Number Two

Tony Markel, appointed vice chair, to take on strategic focus (5/1/2008)

LandAmerica Shares Take Beating on Profit News

Shares down 20 percent on news of $24.2 million 1Q loss (5/1/2008)

Fitch Upgrades Dominion Debt Rating

Unsecured Debt Now A- (5/1/2008)

Thanks for the Business, Hugo

Brink's Racks up Revenues in Volatile Venezuela (5/1/2008)



Television

The Clicker

We admit it; last week's TV schedule was a flop. But this week, the hits pick back up with a special on Barbara Walters, an Indiana Jones movie marathon and a celebration for all of America's moms on Sunday. (5/2/2008)



The C-Suite

Spinner to Resign from Performance Foods

CEO to step down after merger (5/8/2008)

Johnson Retires from Dominion Virginia Power

DVP CEO takes senior job at General Dynamics (5/8/2008)

New Chairman for Albemarle Corp.

(5/7/2008)



Theater

'Little Dog' Packs a Big Bark

Move over, Lindsey Lohan. Barksdale's production of 'The Little Dog Laughed' gives a deliciously evil insight into the backstabbing hollowness that is Hollywood. (5/1/2008)



Travel

AAA recommends travelers budget $244 per day

AAA recommends travelers budget $244 per day (5/5/2008)



Weekend Pick

Celebrate Mom

Mother's Day is this weekend, so forget about yourself ... at least for two days. Our Mother's Day Guide has everything you need, from gifts and events to brunch, all to celebrate mom. (5/6/2008)


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