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Pocahontas (c. 1595 ¿ bur. March 21, 1617) was a Native American woman who is believed by many to have saved Captain John Smith of Jamestown from execution by her people. She was a daughter of Chief Powhatan, the Indian leader who ruled the Tidewater region of Virginia. Her formal names were Matoaka and Amonute; 'Pocahontas' was a childhood nickname referring to her lighthearted temperament. She married an Englishman, John Rolfe, and went by the name Rebecca while in London, where she became a celebrity in the last year of her life.
Pocahontas (c. 1595 ¿ bur. March 21, 1617) was a Native American woman who is believed by many to have saved Captain John Smith of Jamestown from execution by her people. She was a daughter of Chief Powhatan, the Indian leader who ruled the Tidewater region of Virginia. Her formal names were Matoaka and Amonute; 'Pocahontas' was a childhood nickname referring to her lighthearted temperament. She married an Englishman, John Rolfe, and went by the name Rebecca while in London, where she became a celebrity in the last year of her life.
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Havre de Grace Physician Now Practicing Medical Acupuncture
Dr. Carol Cooper has taken an alternative path to healing the sick and the weary. A graduate of University of Maryland School of Medicine, Dr. Copper has been practicing family medicine for over 20 years. But sensing a frustration in her patients and a...Tags: University of Maryland, College Park, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Drugs and Medicines, Headaches, Television
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Oct. 24-30 in nightlife: Odd Future, Jacuzzi Boys, Halloween, Sting
The Baltimore SunTake out your slutty nurse and Pocahontas outfits ladies and gents, Halloween is upon us yet again. I'm sorry for making that line kind of rhyme, but it's hard not to harmonize about the best holiday of the year. Later this week, we'll be putting up a...Tags: OFWGKTA (music group), Holidays, Station North, Sting, Concerts
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'American Idol' recap: Top 12 perform
Reality CheckJanell reports on last night's American Idol:The Top 12 are performing tonight, and the theme is not “whatever you want,” for a change. It’s “Song From the Year You Were Born” night, a theme which will make the viewing...Tags: Celebrities and Health Issues, Vanessa Williams, Jennifer Lopez, American Idol (tv program), Whitney Houston
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Virginia Beach vibe is fun, sun
Forget about jogging, aerobics and exercise programs. If you really want a workout, try venturing up the old Cape Henry Lighthouse in Virginia Beach, Va., a 92-foot tower atop a 50-foot hill that's been overlooking the Chesapeake Bay for more than 200...Tags: Tim McGraw, Chesapeake Bay, Dining and Drinking, Health and Safety at School, Dave Matthews Band (music group)
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Journey to Jamestown
My daughter, Isabelle, loves great stories -- especially the ones that are full of gloom. Her favorite movie scene is from Cinderella, when the main character's stepsisters rip apart her lovely pink dress just before the ball, followed closely by one from...Tags: Jamestown (Jamestown, Virginia), Historic Jamestowne, College of William and Mary, Hotel and Accommodation Industry, Caesar Salads
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Holiday movie schedule
The Hartford CourantRelease dates are subject to change. Nov. 23 The Ice Harvest - Harold Ramis stretches a bit with this comic thriller, in which John Cusack's sleazebag lawyer lusts after Connie Nielsen's strip-club owner. Billy Bob Thornton, so good at playing...Tags: Kevin Costner, Holidays, Film Festivals, Rob Reiner, Special Olympics
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Planned ICC tolls too high, foes say
Sun reporterA proposed east-west highway through the Washington suburbs would cost up to $1,500 a year in tolls for a daily rush-hour commuter, making the road too costly for many middle-income Marylanders to use, opponents of the project said yesterday. Foes of the...Tags: Road Transportation, Transportation, Heavy Engineering, Subway Transportation, Montgomery (Montgomery, Alabama)
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A Legend Unshackled
Sun StaffAlmost every schoolchild knows the fabled Harriet Tubman -- "The Moses of Her People," "Conductor of the Underground Railroad" -- and most adults probably know what every schoolchild knows. Children's stories, but little more. Amazingly, until this...Tags: Harriet Tubman, Civil Rights, Awards and Prizes, Transportation, Monuments and Heritage Sites
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Living Here: Where to dine
Looking for restaurants in Hampton Roads? The diversity of Hampton Roads is reflected in its dining choices. Whether you favor sushi, local crabs or crunchy tacos, there's plenty waiting for you. Hampton Brent's Restaurant. $$$. 9 E. Queens Way. 757-...Tags: Smithfield, Dining and Drinking, Bars and Clubs, Seafood, Foods and Beverages
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Living Here: Performing arts
Dance American Youth Ballet Company. The performing arm of the Eastern Virginia School for the Performing Arts. Village Shops, 1915 Pocahontas Trail, James City County. 757-229-8535. http://www.capafund.org and http://www.evspa.org. Hampton Roads...Tags: Smithfield, Arts, Entertainment Events, Theater, Concerts
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Living Here: History museums and sites
Museums and sites can help you track the story of our region. From the earliest settlers to the space explorers, Hampton Roads museums tell a continuous story of the importance of our region. History museums 1. Air Power Park. Vintage military jets,...Tags: Smithfield, Bars and Clubs, Bacon, Forestry and Timber, Jamestown (Jamestown, Virginia)
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Living Here: Nearby attractions
Many destinations are within easy driving distance of Hampton Roads. Pack a cooler, fill up the tank and hit the road. 1. Appomattox Court House, Appomattox The buildings and fields where Robert E. Lee surrendered his Confederate army are still a...Tags: King William County, Arts, Natural Resources, Great Dismal Swamp, Outer Banks
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