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Virginia Shooting Highlights Safety Concerns for TV News Crews

Associations Now

.” Gardner has also served on the board of the Virginia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. Associations in the television news industry had safety concerns before this week’s murder of a Virginia TV reporter and cameraman, which aired on live television. Now, it has a new reason to do so.

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111 Intriguing Chats for 2011

ChatterBachs

It should also be noted that the list reflects my interests: associations, events, travel, tech, government, education, social media, communications, marketing, public relations, and jobs. Other states with strong representation include California (16), New York (6), Pennsylvania (5), Florida (4), and Texas (4).

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Boozing, Bribing and Brawling on Election Day

Reid All About it

George Washington was 24 years old when he first ran for a seat in the Virginia House of Burgesses. Since market day was Wednesday in most towns, that day didn’t work. During the 1860 presidential election, Democratic supporters of Stephen Douglas held a “Grand Political Carnival and Ox Roast” in New York City.