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          <title>OUR VIEW: Kudos to police for great work after crime</title>
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&#187; An excellent joint effort by law enforcement agencies led to a quick capture in Wednesday&#8217;s shooting at West Side Grocery.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:24:17 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Don&#8217;t let the screams go silent at Nate Jasper&#8217;s</title>
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&#187; We&#8217;re sad to see his Haunted Woods come to an end. But maybe the Halloween tradition can live on in a new incarnation.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:35:06 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>PERSPECTIVE: Don&#8217;t rush to conclusions just yet on Obama&#8217;s fate</title>
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&#187; It&#8217;s a bit too hasty to link Tuesday&#8217;s landslide by the GOP to a referendum on the president.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:12:06 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Republican momentum dominated this election</title>
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&#187; The GOP swept its way to Richmond while reversing its fortunes from the past two gubernatorial campaigns.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:15:20 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Another important trip to the polls today</title>
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&#187; It may not be a presidential election year, but citizens need to get out and vote in today&#8217;s state and local elections.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:14:51 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Funding the State Theatre a long&#45;term gain for town</title>
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&#187; If committing $1.5 million in financial backing is what it takes to get the project rolling, go for it.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:10:02 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>A summary of the CSE&#8217;s endorsements for election</title>
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&#187; The Star-Exponent editorial board endorses these candidates in Tuesday&#8217;s contested races ...           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:07:24 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Expansion, construction in area is a positive sign</title>
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&#187; Big projects indicate that maybe the economy has turned the corner toward recovery.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:26:04 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>Many stars are shining brightly in youth sports</title>
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&#187; It&#8217;s been a tremendous fall for local athletes in a variety of sports.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:49:09 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Webb, Warner easing into  first terms in U.S. Senate</title>
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&#187; With election time right around the corner, let&#8217;s look back at the state&#8217;s rookie senators: Democrats Jim Webb and Mark Warner.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:15:47 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>PERSPECTIVE: This phony &#8216;war hero&#8217; got what he deserved</title>
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&#187; Sgt. David Budwah conned his way into a lifestyle set apart only for those who have earned it on the field of valor.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:14:01 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Going around in circles on idea of traffic roundabout</title>
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&#187; When it comes to keeping cars flowing along North Main Street&#8217;s pie-shaped junction at Route 229, the town is reversing course.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:15:26 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Even in retirement, Dr. Chiles an asset to CRH</title>
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Dr. Morton P. Chiles III may be retired, but that doesn&#8217;t mean he isn&#8217;t still serving Culpeper, a place he&#8217;s made home for more than 30 years.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:15:17 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>ENDORSEMENT: Give GOP a sweep with McDonnell for governor</title>
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&#187; Bob McDonnell&#8217;s candidacy continues its march to Richmond, while Creigh Deeds&#8217; indecision and attacks do little good.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 23:38:10 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>ENDORSEMENT: Cuccinelli for att. general; Bolling for lt. governor</title>
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&#187; In both races, it&#8217;s hard to see through the mud, but the GOP fields the better set of candidates.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:35:41 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>ENDORSEMENT: Scott for delegate in Va. House District 30</title>
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&#187; In the race for state delegate, Republican incumbent Ed Scott stands out as the natural choice.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:14:01 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Give Chase a final term as county supervisor</title>
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&#187; In the Stevensburg District, seven-term incumbent Bill Chase gets the nod over two challengers.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:15:53 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Hutchins and Houck best bets for School Board</title>
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&#187; The Star-Exponent editorial board endorses incumbents Elizabeth Hutchins and Bob Houck.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:17:56 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: In the final 2 weeks, it&#8217;s McDonnell&#8217;s race to lose</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_in_the_final_2_weeks_its_mcdonnells_race_to_lose/45515/</link>
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&#187; But his Democratic opponent for governor, trailing in the polls, can&#8217;t be counted out just yet.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:19:26 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>PERSPECTIVE: Give those thumbs a rest behind the wheel</title>
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&#187; Obama right to sign executive order that bans federal employees from texting while driving on
government business.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:19:34 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>PERSPECTIVE: Where is the rest of Virginia on the &#8216;Great Places&#8217; list?</title>
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Where is the rest of Virginia on the &#8216;Great Places&#8217; list?           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:14:25 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>PERSPECTIVE: Amtrak&#8217;s decline in ridership could affect new local service</title>
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Amtrak says ridership fell in the year ending Sept. 30, compared to the year before.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:11:03 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>PERSPECTIVE: State&#8217;s next governor faces money challenges</title>
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&#187; Candidates have big ideas, but how will they pay for them?           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:07:30 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Chairman&#8217;s praise shows just how far we&#8217;ve come</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_chairmans_praise_shows_just_how_far_weve_come/45347/</link>
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&#187; Bill Chase&#8217;s positive feelings about new Superintendent Bobbi Johnson signal a refreshing change in county government relations.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:19:23 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>PERSPECTIVE: Sign here for higher insurance premiums</title>
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&#187; The left touts the Baucus bill as helping the middle class. In reality, that&#8217;s the group that will cover its $400 billion in new taxes and fees.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:17:05 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Council had a strong set of choices for vacant seat</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_council_had_a_strong_set_of_choices_for_vacant_seat/45212/</link>
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&#187; The selection of Laurel Care Gravatte brings a woman to the board and should be a positive addition for the town.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:14:43 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Supervisors made wise decision in land case</title>
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&#187; We&#8217;re glad the county came to a workable compromise that allows an elderly widow to keep her property on Carrico Mills Road.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:12:16 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Extending school day, year could be bad idea</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_extending_school_day_year_could_be_bad_idea/45070/</link>
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Obama&#8217;s proposal to lengthen the school year and day could create problems for schools struggling with budgeting issues           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:12:19 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Bono&#8217;s visit is one that Culpeper will remember</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_bonos_visit_is_one_that_culpeper_will_remember/45011/</link>
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&#187; Culpeper continues to draw celebrities, but this time a superstar stops by Hazel River Inn and goes almost unnoticed           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:18:09 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: We need to recognize our own lack of manners</title>
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&#187; Recent tasteless political discourse only reflects the norm in our culture.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 23:01:48 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>PERSPECTIVE: On criticizing the president</title>
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The braying from the anti-Obama contingent of the right is beginning to look like a replay of the rude left&#8217;s nonstop criticism of President George W. Bush. But no matter where it comes from &#8212; or which president is the target &#8212; it&#8217;s vapid partisan claptrap.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 22:59:08 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Lofty plans have U.S. 29 looking like an interstate</title>
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&#187; The $1.5 million study of a 219-mile stretch of U.S. 29 is wishful thinking at this point, but it serves as a good blueprint.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:29:12 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: It&#8217;s October, and fun is in the air all around town</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_its_october_and_fun_is_in_the_air_all_around_town/44867/</link>
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&#187; Congratulations go out to the organizers of several local events &#8211; all of which help make Culpeper the special place it is.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:50:55 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>PERSPECTIVE: Sign alleging Manassas cop&#8217;s racism is ridiculous</title>
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&#187; There&#8217;s no proof of the claim, and it seems the sign&#8217;s creator has gone too far in his blind allegiance to defending illegal immigrants.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:18:33 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/perspective_sign_alleging_manassas_cops_racism_is_ridiculous/44798/#When:05:18:33Z</guid>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Another step in the right direction for our hospital</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_another_step_in_the_right_direction_for_our_hospital/44726/</link>
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&#187; Culpeper Regional continues to benefit from its relationship with U.Va., this time in the form of adding a resident physician.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:13:05 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_another_step_in_the_right_direction_for_our_hospital/44726/#When:05:13:05Z</guid>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Best local race is for supervisor in Stevensburg</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_best_local_race_is_for_supervisor_in_stevensburg/44654/</link>
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&#187; The three-way matchup pits incumbent chairman Bill Chase against challengers Gardiner Mulford and Dewayne Payne.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:18:11 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_best_local_race_is_for_supervisor_in_stevensburg/44654/#When:05:18:11Z</guid>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Cautious optimism about local jobless rate</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_cautious_optimism_about_local_jobless_rate/44580/</link>
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&#187; Decrease in unemployment rate is probably good news, but not necessarily           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:19:01 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_cautious_optimism_about_local_jobless_rate/44580/#When:05:19:01Z</guid>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: You can help United Way campaign meet goal</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_you_can_help_united_way_campaign_meet_goal/44464/</link>
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&#187; Culpeper is a giving community, and we hope $500K can be raised for charitable groups in need.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 23:36:33 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_you_can_help_united_way_campaign_meet_goal/44464/#When:04:36:33Z</guid>
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          <title>PERSPECTIVE: We grieve with family of girl killed in dog attack</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/perspective_we_grieve_with_family_of_girl_killed_in_dog_attack/44418/</link>
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&#187; The best we can do as a society is to use this tragedy as a lesson and take the proper precautions.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:52:30 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/perspective_we_grieve_with_family_of_girl_killed_in_dog_attack/44418/#When:05:52:30Z</guid>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: High&#45;speed service options for area residents</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_high-speed_service_options_for_area_residents/44344/</link>
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&#187; Verizon, nTelos expand communication possibilities to Culpeper residents via fiber optics           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:16:23 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_high-speed_service_options_for_area_residents/44344/#When:05:16:23Z</guid>
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          <title>PERSPECTIVE: Light rail might have interesting side effect</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/perspective_light_rail_might_have_interesting_side_effect/44262/</link>
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&#187; If central Virginia goes forward with the rail initiative, it should consider some lessons learned in Arizona.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:15:27 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/perspective_light_rail_might_have_interesting_side_effect/44262/#When:05:15:27Z</guid>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Opponents lining up to take down Eric Cantor</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_opponents_lining_up_to_take_down_eric_cantor/44205/</link>
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&#187; But if history is any indication, it will be tough to unseat Culpeper&#8217;s powerful Republican congressman.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:19:42 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_opponents_lining_up_to_take_down_eric_cantor/44205/#When:05:19:42Z</guid>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Kudos to town for fixing bad valve at lake</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_kudos_to_town_for_fixing_bad_valve_at_lake/44134/</link>
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&#187; Repair allows water to flow from Mountain Run Lake to Lake Pelham the way it was intended           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:16:38 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_kudos_to_town_for_fixing_bad_valve_at_lake/44134/#When:05:16:38Z</guid>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Mulford&#8217;s combative style does him no good</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_mulfords_combative_style_does_him_no_good/44090/</link>
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&#187; The candidate for Stevensburg District supervisor can be his own worst enemy.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:19:06 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_mulfords_combative_style_does_him_no_good/44090/#When:05:19:06Z</guid>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Judge should let ex&#45;cop appeal his termination</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_jude_should_let_ex-cop_appeal_his_termination/44057/</link>
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&#187; We&#8217;re not saying Barnes is right or wrong, but it seems he should have the right to file a grievance.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 22:36:43 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_jude_should_let_ex-cop_appeal_his_termination/44057/#When:03:36:43Z</guid>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Lawsuit opposing Walmart is good news</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_lawsuit_opposing_walmart_is_good_news/43974/</link>
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&#187; We hope the National Trust for Historic Preservation is successful in blocking a supercenter planned at the Wilderness battlefield.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:02:04 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_lawsuit_opposing_walmart_is_good_news/43974/#When:04:02:04Z</guid>
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          <title>PERSPECTIVE: Deeds doing whatever it takes to beat McDonnell ...</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/perspective_deeds_doing_whatever_it_takes_to_beat_mcdonnell_/43935/</link>
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&#187; ... even if it includes distorting his opponent&#8217;s record and painting him as a repressive social crusader.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:17:31 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/perspective_deeds_doing_whatever_it_takes_to_beat_mcdonnell_/43935/#When:05:17:31Z</guid>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Formative days for the retail future of U.S. 29</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_formative_days_for_the_retail_future_of_u.s._29/43860/</link>
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&#187; Three area projects highlight how the local economy may be recovering, and how far it has fallen in recent years.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:18:58 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_formative_days_for_the_retail_future_of_u.s._29/43860/#When:05:18:58Z</guid>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: A sensible approach to help area businesses</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_a_sensible_approach_to_help_area_businesses/43794/</link>
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Spending money at local stores means a greater investment in Culpeper&#8217;s economic well being.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:14:02 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_a_sensible_approach_to_help_area_businesses/43794/#When:05:14:02Z</guid>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Keep up the good work with &#8216;Mania&#8217; and Fan Fest</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_keep_up_the_good_work_with_mania_and_fan_fest/43715/</link>
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Great work by athletic boosters at CCHS and EVHS to create fun events that promoted spirit.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:19:40 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_keep_up_the_good_work_with_mania_and_fan_fest/43715/#When:05:19:40Z</guid>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Conflicts of interest abounded in town hall</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_conflicts_of_interest_abounded_in_town_hall/43662/</link>
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&#187; Chuck Stephenson, the town&#8217;s former planning director and head engineer, got what he deserved for shady business dealings.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:27:16 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_conflicts_of_interest_abounded_in_town_hall/43662/#When:04:27:16Z</guid>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Here&#8217;s to another 250 years of Culpeper history</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_heres_to_another_250_years_of_culpeper_history/43644/</link>
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&#187; Our town&#8217;s birthday celebration  looks like it&#8217;s going to be an event to remember in Culpeper.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 23:59:38 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_heres_to_another_250_years_of_culpeper_history/43644/#When:04:59:38Z</guid>
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          <title>HOW I SEE IT: Bad manners have reached a new low</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/how_i_see_it_bad_manners_have_reached_a_new_low/43569/</link>
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Some people can&#8217;t get over the changes that have occurred in our society during the last 50 years. They feel like their world has been turned upside down, and they try to find the cause of all the changes but can&#8217;t.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 23:28:18 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/how_i_see_it_bad_manners_have_reached_a_new_low/43569/#When:04:28:18Z</guid>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Schools must keep entire community informed</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_schools_must_keep_entire_community_informed/43568/</link>
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&#187; When it comes to swine flu &#8212; even suspected cases &#8212;&nbsp; it&#8217;s not enough for the school division to only inform parents of students.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 23:27:34 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_schools_must_keep_entire_community_informed/43568/#When:04:27:34Z</guid>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Code: Honor a great way to thank our rescue heroes</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_code_honor_a_great_way_to_thank_our_rescue_heroes/43477/</link>
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&#187; It&#8217;s always good to recognize those who keep us safe &#8212; and those who leave a local legacy.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:15:21 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_code_honor_a_great_way_to_thank_our_rescue_heroes/43477/#When:05:15:21Z</guid>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: We hope the RRCSB can find suitable group home</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_we_hope_the_rrcsb_can_find_suitable_group_home/43402/</link>
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&#187; It&#8217;s unfortunate to see such opposition to a proposed residence for the developmentally disabled.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:18:46 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_we_hope_the_rrcsb_can_find_suitable_group_home/43402/#When:05:18:46Z</guid>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Larger forces are at play in race for Va. governor</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_larger_forces_are_at_play_in_race_for_va._governor/43335/</link>
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&#187; Only a year removed from the Democrats&#8217; high tide, the nation&#8217;s political mood now makes it hard for Deeds to beat McDonnell.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:17:13 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_larger_forces_are_at_play_in_race_for_va._governor/43335/#When:05:17:13Z</guid>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Congrats on 20 years of service to the BSF</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_congrats_on_20_years_of_service_to_the_bsf/43273/</link>
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&#187; The Brandy Station Foundation has done wonderful things for our community, the least of which is saving our historic battlefields           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:14:12 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_congrats_on_20_years_of_service_to_the_bsf/43273/#When:05:14:12Z</guid>
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          <title>PERSPECTIVE: Governor got it right this time</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/perspective_governor_got_it_right_this_time/43275/</link>
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Gov. Tim Kaine again has been compelled to slash money from his two-year, $77-billion budget, this time whacking away $1.35 billion.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:12:55 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/perspective_governor_got_it_right_this_time/43275/#When:05:12:55Z</guid>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Respect the president, even if you don&#8217;t like him</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_respect_the_president_even_if_you_dont_like_him/43232/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
&#187; Barack Obama delivered two big speeches last week; both were handled well despite furor surrounding the messages.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2009 00:03:06 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_respect_the_president_even_if_you_dont_like_him/43232/#When:05:03:06Z</guid>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Blue Devils golf team is fall sports&#8217; success story</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_blue_devils_golf_team_is_fall_sports_success_story/43191/</link>
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&#187; Culpeper County High School is off to a fantastic start on the links; meanwhile, an &#8220;ironman&#8221; has emerged for Eastern View football.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:33:50 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_blue_devils_golf_team_is_fall_sports_success_story/43191/#When:05:33:50Z</guid>
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          <title>PERSPECTIVE: Eight years after 9/11, we pause to reflect</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/perspective_eight_years_after_9_11_we_pause_to_reflect/43089/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
&#187; Our society still bears the scars of an attack that changed history, especially for local residents.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:23:49 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/perspective_eight_years_after_9_11_we_pause_to_reflect/43089/#When:04:23:49Z</guid>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Anticlimactic end for Town Councilman Steve Jenkins</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_anticlimactic_end_for_town_councilman_steve_jenkins/43028/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
&#187; The man best known for his stance on illegal immigration has bowed out of Culpeper politics.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:14:01 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_anticlimactic_end_for_town_councilman_steve_jenkins/43028/#When:05:14:01Z</guid>
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          <title>PERSPECTIVE: Health care reform is needed, but at what cost?</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/perspective_health_care_reform_is_needed_but_at_what_cost/42967/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
&#187; Two simple criteria must be met before a wide range of Americans could support sweeping legislation.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:16:49 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/perspective_health_care_reform_is_needed_but_at_what_cost/42967/#When:05:16:49Z</guid>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Ice cream wars will be in full swing next year</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_ice_cream_wars_will_be_in_full_swing_next_year/42905/</link>
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&#187; CJ&#8217;s and Bruster&#8217;s are pushing hard to be Culpeper&#8217;s favorite hangout for frozen treats.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:15:20 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_ice_cream_wars_will_be_in_full_swing_next_year/42905/#When:05:15:20Z</guid>
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          <title>PERSPECTIVE: Look out: Return of the killer swine flu!</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/perspective_look_out_return_of_the_killer_swine_flu/42864/</link>
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&#187; Here we go again with more reports of humanity&#8217;s impending doom &#8212; all at the hands of a virus that&#8217;s being overhyped.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:14:53 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/perspective_look_out_return_of_the_killer_swine_flu/42864/#When:05:14:53Z</guid>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Where is the interest in the School Board spot?</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_where_is_the_interest_in_the_school_board_spot/42825/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Only two who sought School Board appointment in July have filed to run for open seat in November&#8217;s election           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2009 22:30:25 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_where_is_the_interest_in_the_school_board_spot/42825/#When:03:30:25Z</guid>
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          <title>PERSPECTIVE: New Amtrak train route doesn&#8217;t help Charlottesville much</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/perspective_new_amtrak_train_route_doesnt_help_charlottesville_much/42752/</link>
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&#187; The service, which runs through Culpeper, is a disappointment for Charlottesville-area residents wishing to do business in D.C.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 23:41:42 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>ON THE GOVERNOR&#8217;S RACE: McDonnell&#8217;s conservative manifesto won&#8217;t be his &#8216;macaca mo</title>
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Say what you will about GOP gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell, one thing is clear: He&#8217;s no Michelle Obama. An Internet search about the first lady&#8217;s thesis at Princeton &#8212; a passionate study of being black at an Ivy League university &#8212; turns up 30 times as many results as a search about McDonnell&#8217;s thesis at Regent University. Of course, she was the subject of national scrutiny, while McDonnell&#8217;s thesis holds little interest outside the commonwealth.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 23:39:58 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/on_the_governors_race_mcdonnells_conservative_manifesto_wont_be_his_macaca_/42751/#When:04:39:58Z</guid>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Butch, we are the ones who should say thanks</title>
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&#187; Two years after a horrific trench collapse nearly took his life, local resident Butch Mills remains an inspiration to Culpeper.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 22:15:57 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: An apology by the CSE to Culpeper Town Council</title>
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&#187; Wednesday&#8217;s &#8220;Our View&#8221; should have been updated to reflect that council met in open session.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:17:17 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Catching up with local government happenings</title>
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&#187; Some random thoughts on the items making headlines in town and county politics.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:19:55 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Customers benefit from grocery store competition</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_customers_benefit_from_grocery_store_competition/42467/</link>
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&#187; With Martin&#8217;s in town, a battle is brewing to keep market share and enhance public perception.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:15:46 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>PERSPECTIVE: Opportunity exists with coal&#45;fired power plant</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/perspective_opportunity_exists_with_coal-fired_power_plant/42414/</link>
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&#187; The proposed coal sequestration demonstration center would help transform clean-energy production, right here in Virginia.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:18:08 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Sheriff must communicate better on big stories</title>
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&#187; When circumstances change in an important case, Branch needs to release news in a timely fashion.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:16:58 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Tragic news dampens an exciting start to school year</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_tragic_news_dampens_an_exciting_start_to_school_year/42351/</link>
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&#187; The death of CCHS senior Alana Hester has saddened the entire Culpeper community.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:14:45 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_tragic_news_dampens_an_exciting_start_to_school_year/42351/#When:05:14:45Z</guid>
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          <title>Just how did Ted Kennedy &#8216;survive&#8217; such a scandal?</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/just_how_did_ted_kennedy_survive_such_a_scandal/42281/</link>
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Today, no crime, marital betrayal or indiscrete sex act escapes the prying eyes of the populace           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:10:30 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/just_how_did_ted_kennedy_survive_such_a_scandal/42281/#When:13:10:30Z</guid>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Sacrificing history for the sake of convenience</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_sacrificing_history_for_the_sake_of_convenience/42201/</link>
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&#187; We are extremely disappointed in this week&#8217;s news that Walmart has been approved to build near the Wilderness battlefield.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:15:58 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>PERSPECTIVE: Those harsh words came from what mouths?</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/perspective_those_harsh_words_came_from_what_mouths/42101/</link>
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&#187; Obama&#8217;s health plan now coming under fire by those who can usually be relied upon to defend the president&#8217;s proposals.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:16:30 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/perspective_those_harsh_words_came_from_what_mouths/42101/#When:05:16:30Z</guid>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: In football, EVHS returns as county&#8217;s team to beat</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_in_football_evhs_returns_as_countys_team_to_beat/42002/</link>
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&#187; With a proven system in place, Eastern View is more likely to rack up the victories this football season than cross-county rival CCHS.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:12:36 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_in_football_evhs_returns_as_countys_team_to_beat/42002/#When:05:12:36Z</guid>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Good luck, students, as you go back to school</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_good_luck_students_as_you_go_back_to_school/41901/</link>
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Today is the first day of class in Culpeper, so make the most of it and enjoy your formative years.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:12:35 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_good_luck_students_as_you_go_back_to_school/41901/#When:05:12:35Z</guid>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Grandfather lost his life but helped save others</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_grandfather_lost_his_life_but_helped_save_others/41841/</link>
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&#187; Amissville&#8217;s Stanley Dye gave the ultimate sacrifice to keep his wife and grandkids from drowning.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 23:10:51 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_grandfather_lost_his_life_but_helped_save_others/41841/#When:04:10:51Z</guid>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Of fugitives, swimming and adult Bible school</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_of_fugitives_swimming_and_adult_bible_school/41712/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Plenty of headlines in recent weeks have shown cooperation, creativity and the kind of extra effort that makes you proud.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:15:15 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_of_fugitives_swimming_and_adult_bible_school/41712/#When:05:15:15Z</guid>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Town got a sweet deal to renovate police station</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_town_got_a_sweet_deal_to_renovate_police_station/41628/</link>
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&#187; The prolonged recession has actually benefitted town residents in one regard: Huge savings are in order for the 5-0&#8217;s new HQ.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:15:35 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_town_got_a_sweet_deal_to_renovate_police_station/41628/#When:05:15:35Z</guid>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck ...</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_if_it_walks_like_a_duck_and_quacks_like_a_duck_/41550/</link>
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Whenever people fighting in the streets are arrested, and whenever police claim those people profess to be Bloods and Crips, it&#8217;s bound to get some attention.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:14:04 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_if_it_walks_like_a_duck_and_quacks_like_a_duck_/41550/#When:05:14:04Z</guid>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: August heat plays a factor in training</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_august_heat_plays_a_factor_in_training/41476/</link>
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&#187; Athletic trainers should be commended for their work keeping our youth safe during the hot August training camps           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:19:46 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_august_heat_plays_a_factor_in_training/41476/#When:05:19:46Z</guid>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: No Child Left Behind should be fine&#45;tuned</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/no_child_left_behind_should_be_fine-tuned/41481/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
&#187; Goals set forth by the Adequate Yearly Progress system are unrealistic and need to be fixed.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2009 00:15:18 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/no_child_left_behind_should_be_fine-tuned/41481/#When:05:15:18Z</guid>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: No Child Left Behind should be fine&#45;tuned</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_no_child_left_behind_should_be_fine-tuned/41438/</link>
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Goals set forth by the Adequate Yearly Progress system are unrealistic and need to be fixed.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2009 20:16:26 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_no_child_left_behind_should_be_fine-tuned/41438/#When:01:16:26Z</guid>
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          <title>PERSPECTIVE: Enough with the Obama birthplace allegations</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/perspective_enough_with_the_obama_birthplace_allegations/41354/</link>
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&#187; The claim that our president was not born in the United States is a silly distraction that has no shred of truth to it.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:58:16 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/perspective_enough_with_the_obama_birthplace_allegations/41354/#When:05:58:16Z</guid>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Openings should add spark to the economy</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_openings_should_add_spark_to_the_economy/41273/</link>
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&#187; New businesses &#8212; and the jobs that they bring &#8212; are expected to give us a little oomph as we recover from hard times            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:14:54 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_openings_should_add_spark_to_the_economy/41273/#When:05:14:54Z</guid>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Colleges have to think lean to keep students</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_colleges_have_to_think_lean_to_keep_students/41191/</link>
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&#187; While there are some signs of economic recovery, recently released figures show that some essentials are still hard to come by           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:14:03 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_colleges_have_to_think_lean_to_keep_students/41191/#When:05:14:03Z</guid>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Va should encourage hands&#45;free phone use</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_va_should_encourage_hands-free_phone_use/41129/</link>
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&#187; Laws to require hands-free cell phone use while driving would help make Virginia&#8217;s roads safer           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:14:15 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_va_should_encourage_hands-free_phone_use/41129/#When:05:14:15Z</guid>
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          <title>PERSPECTIVE: Believe it or not, there&#8217;s no such thing as free money</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/perspective_believe_it_or_not_theres_no_such_thing_as_free_money/41065/</link>
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&#187; Someday, we will have to pay for the federal cash-for-clunkers program.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:13:18 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/perspective_believe_it_or_not_theres_no_such_thing_as_free_money/41065/#When:05:13:18Z</guid>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Removal of &#8216;Leaves for Learning&#8217; tree a bad move</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_removal_of_leaves_for_learning_tree_a_bad_move/41022/</link>
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&#187; Tree at Wal-Mart may have been a little cumbersome, but it helped to make a great program more visible to the community           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2009 00:11:17 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_removal_of_leaves_for_learning_tree_a_bad_move/41022/#When:05:11:17Z</guid>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Churches connect history and the future</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_churches_connect_history_and_the_future/40977/</link>
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&#187; We offer congratulations to area churches for their dedication and commitment to the community           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 23:45:01 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: A great way to mark the Cedar Mtn. anniversary</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_a_great_way_to_mark_the_cedar_mtn._anniversary/40907/</link>
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&#187; Nicholas Picerno&#8217;s presentation Saturday at the Culpeper County Library will focus on the role of the 10th Maine Infantry.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:18:10 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Staying in shape during the dog days</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_staying_in_shape_during_the_dog_days/40795/</link>
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&#187; The summer doldrums haven&#8217;t slowed down area sports fans, as evidenced by the success of the Culpeper Sprint Triathlon and other events around town.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:17:57 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Keep these folks in your thoughts and prayers</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_keep_these_folks_in_your_thoughts_and_prayers/40739/</link>
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&#187; Recent headlines have reminded us that in tough times we all need to pull together.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:15:15 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Two ideas for Virginia legislators to consider</title>
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&#187; Commercializing highway rest areas and privatizing liquor stores is worth considering if it will generate revenue for the state.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:13:27 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_two_ideas_for_virginia_legislators_to_consider/40674/#When:05:13:27Z</guid>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Turning the spotlight on those who serve others</title>
          <link>http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_turning_the_spotlight_on_those_who_serve_others/40624/</link>
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&#187; It&#8217;s time to give credit to some of the people whose selfless acts of service make our community a better place.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:13:21 EST</pubDate>
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