July 31, 2009
NASCAR this weekend
Race: Pennsylvania 500
When: Sunday, 2 p.m.; TV—ESPN, 1 p.m.; radio—WRVA (1140)
Where: Pocono Raceway
Qualifying : Today, 3:30 p.m., ESPN2
NATIONWIDE
Race: U.S. Cellular 250
When: Tomorrow, 4:30 p.m., ESPN
Where: Iowa Speedway
Camping World Truck
July 25, 2009
Details on the first gubernatorial debate
To watch it live, go to VirginiaTalks.com.
To see edited excerpts, click on this story at TimesDispatch.com.
Tour de France at a glance
A look the 19th stage of the Tour de France: Stage: A 110.6-mile ride from Bourgoin-Jallieu to Aubenas Winner: Mark Cavendish, who claimed his fifth stage victory this year in a sprint finish ahead of Thor Hushovd and Gerald Ciolek. Cavendish, who won his ninth career stage, became the first rider since Lance Armstrong in 2004 to win five stages in the same Tour. Yellow jersey: Alberto Contador, the 2007 winner, leads Andy Schleck by 4 minutes, 11 seconds. Seven-time winner Lance Armstrong is third overall, 5:21 behind his Astana teammate. Quote of the day: “L’Alpe d’Huez is a piece of cake against Ventoux.“—Andy Schleck Today: The 20th stage is a 167-kilometer stage from Montelimar to the Mont Ventoux. The climb is a 13.1-mile ascent at an average gradient of 7.6 percent. TV: 7 a.m., VERSUS
July 24, 2009
Q&A on pet safety
Q. What plants are toxic to pets? A. Plants that could affect the heart include nerium oleander, rhododendron species, lily of the valley, oleander, azalea, rosebay and foxglove. Plants that could cause kidney failure include lilies (lilium and hemerocallis species, in cats only); rhubarb (rheum species—leaves only); and shamrock (oxalis species).
July 21, 2009
Contador maps out plan to maintain lead
SION, Switzerland—The tension with Lance Armstrong is all but gone in the crisp mountain air and the line of authority is clear. Now, Alberto Contador wants to concentrate on those teams intent on seizing his Tour de France lead. The Spaniard used yesterday’s rest day to lay out his plan of attack to keep the yellow jersey he won by capturing the first stage in the Alps a day earlier.
July 18, 2009
Tour de France at a glance
A look the 13th stage of the Tour de France: Stage: A 124.2-mile ride between Vittel and Colmar, featuring one difficult climb, the Col du Platzerwasel. Winner: Heinrich Haussler, in a solo breakaway. Haussler, a 25-year-old Cervelo rider who won a stage in the Paris-Nice race in March, won ahead of Amets Txurruka. Brice Feillu was third. Yellow jersey: Rinaldo Nocentini of the AG2R-La Mondiale team held onto the overall lead by finishing in the main pack with Astana’s Lance Armstrong and Alberto Contador. Quote of the day: “It was really, really cold. To be honest, I don’t remember a day in the Tour that has been colder than that one”—Lance Armstrong Today: The 14th stage is a 123.7-mile ride from Colmar to Besancon, featuring two small climbs.
July 14, 2009
Feeling a draft
1983 Mark West (Old Dominion), 2nd round, Dallas; Dan Ruland (James Madison), 3rd round, Philadelphia; Brant Weidner (William and Mary), 4th round, San Antonio; Charles Fischer (James Madison), 9th round, Philadelphia.
1985—Mark Davis (Old Dominion), 4th round, Cleveland; Keith Cieplicki (William and Mary), 7th round, Los Angeles Lakers.
July 09, 2009
About Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance Co.
s Headquarters: West Creek office park, Goochland County
Employees: 787
Headquarter employees: 315
Agencies: 22
2008 sales: $235 million
Members: 148,000
July 08, 2009
July wine festivals
http://www.vafoodandwine.com
Horse and Hound Wine Festival: Johnson’s Orchard, Bedford; eight wineries; Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; $10 advance, $15 at gate, under 12 $5, dogs $5; information:
http://www.bedfordwine.com
Cajun Zydeco: Lake Anna Winery; Saturday 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.; $15 for wine tasting and entertainment, $30 for wine tasting, food and entertainment (reservations required for food); information: http://www.lawinery.com or (540) 895-5085
July 07, 2009
Tour de France summary
A look at yesterday’s third stage of the Tour de France: Stage: A 122.11-mile trek from Marseille to La Grande-Motte. Winner: Mark Cavendish of Britain, who won the final sprint in front of Thor Hushovd of Norway and Cyril Lemoine of France. Cavendish won his second consecutive stage and his sixth overall on the Tour. Yellow Jersey: Fabian Cancellara of Switzerland, winner of the opening time-trial Saturday. Tony Martin of Germany is in second, trailing the time-trial Olympic champion by 33 seconds. Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong moved up to third place, 40 seconds back. Quote of the Day: “Never say never.“—Lance Armstrong, about the prospect of taking the yellow leader’s jersey from Cancellara in today’s team time trial in Montpellier. Next stage: Today’s third stage is a 24.2-mile team time trial in Montpellier. Armstrong’s Astana team, Saxo Bank, Columbia and Garmin are considered the main contenders on a technical course.
July 06, 2009
Want the lessons?
For details on the teacher’s edition of the “Saving Grace” DVD, call Historic Richmond Foundation at (804) 643-7407 or visit the Web site at http://www.historicrichmond.com/savinggraceteacher.html.
July 01, 2009
Wine of the Week
JACK BERNINGER Wine: Lake Anna Chardonnay Barrel Select 2007
Winery: Lake Anna Winery, 5621 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania (http://www.lawinery.com)
Composition: 100 percent Chardonnay
Description: In a state in which Chardonnay is a quality wine, this one stands out. Floral aromas are followed by toasty almond with just a touch of creaminess. Perfect for summer deck sipping and for year-round meals (pastas, hearty chicken dishes). 13.5 percent alcohol.
June 28, 2009
Okun facing 400 years in $126 million scam
Former Miami businessman Edward Hugh Okun is facing 400 years in prison when his two-day sentencing hearing starts Aug. 4. Okun, 58, was convicted in March of 23 charges in a $126 million scam that victimized hundreds across the country. The scam was run through Okun’s now-defunct, Richmond-based businesses, Investment Properties of America and The 1031 Tax Group. It has not been disclosed why Okun moved his Indianapolis businesses to Richmond in 2005.
June 27, 2009
Okun facing 400 years in $126 million scam
Former Miami businessman Edward Hugh Okun is facing 400 years in prison when his two-day sentencing hearing starts Aug. 4. Okun, 58, was convicted in March of 23 charges in a $126 million scam that victimized hundreds of people across the country. The scam was run through Okun’s now-defunct, Richmond-based businesses, Investment Properties of America and The 1031 Tax Group. It has not been disclosed why Okun moved his Indianapolis businesses to Richmond in 2005.
June 26, 2009
Okun is facing a 400-year term in a $126 million scam
Miami businessman Edward Hugh Okun is facing 400 years in prison when his two-day sentencing hearing starts on Aug. 4. Okun, 58, was convicted in March of 23 charges in a $126 million scam that victimized hundreds of people across the country. Some of his victims are expected to testify during the sentencing hearing. The scam was run through Okun’s now-defunct, Richmond-based businesses, Investment Properties of America and The 1031 Tax Group. It has not been disclosed why Okun moved his Indianapolis businesses to Richmond in 2005.

