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The article focuses on the traditional thanksgiving dinner hosted by singer and songwriter Mary Chapin Carpenter in her house in Charlottesville, Virginia. It states that the dinner is an occasion braided with tradition wherein food were serve traditionally. It cites Carpenter as the person who loves to cook and entertain for friends and family whenever she is not busy.

The article focuses on the major developments happened in Fairfax County, Virginia. It notes that the said county is offering 720,000 job opportunities compared to the 580,000 jobs in Washington D.C. and notes that Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner and Galleria Mall are two of the most populous establishments in the state. It cites the three of the largest telecommunication companies in the county including France Telecom, Deutsche Telekom, and China Telecom USA.

The article discusses the Virginia Chapter of the Nature Conservancy (TNC). It states that the aim of TNC is to raise money and create preserves on the Wildcat Mountain, and expanded with several offices around the state and employs 60 people which works to restore and enhance the wildlife habitat. It also mentions that the TNC owns the Piney Grove Preserve in Sussex County.

A review is offered for Lemaire restaurant, located in Richmond, Virginia.

In this article the author talks about the fading popularity of the sport of fencing in the U.S. As stated, it is one of the world's oldest sport and requires agility, toughness and tactics. It is a traditional sport which is an outgrowth of medieval and renaissance duels to death. But now its popularity is decreasing in the U.S. due to several factors like involvement of a traditional way of fighting, less enthusiasm from the youth and more involvement of the physical capabilities of a person.

The article discusses the experiences of several charter boat captains in catching large fish at Rudee Inlet in Virginia.

The article focuses on the historical background of Squashapenny Junction, located in Doswell, Virginia. It notes that Suzanne Fleet was the owner of the said store, where she used to sell various goods from antiques, toys, and even machines. In addition, the said store is located near the railroad and was first opened by D.E. Campbell in 1895. Moreover, Fleet's two antique stores in Richmond are also mentioned.

The article focuses on the Egyptian-Arabian horses of Helen Marie Taylor in Virginia. It mentions Taylor's inclination to horses, particularly the Egyptian-Arabian horse breed, where she considered as perfect animal breed. It notes the names of her horses including HMT Virginius, HMT Deena Kamar, and HMT Antabla Akid.

The article offers information on the restoration of the football program of the Old Dominion University (ODU), a public institution in Norfolk, Virginia. According to ODU athletic director Jim Jarrett, it has been a longtime request among students and alumni to revive the program which is realized under the administration of ODU's former president Roseann Runte. It is also noted that the sport is anticipated to generate income to promote nonprofit sports programs in the institution.

The article focuses on the Levering Orchard, owned by Frank Levering, which is the largest cherry orchard in southern New York.

The article focuses on the business operated by Charles Pinnell called Pinnell Custom Leather which manufactures products made of leather in Crozet, Virginia.

The article discusses various reports published within the issue including one on the interview with the professors at the University of Virginia and the University of Richmond, one on the restaurants in Arlington, Virginia and another one on the history of surfing at Virginia Beach.

A review is offered for Horseshoe Restaurant, a restaurant located in South Hill, Virginia.

A review is offered for the 2400 Diner restaurant located in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

The article focuses on the hardships faced by Sean Burch, the first Virginian to climb mountain Everest who achieved this task all by himself without the help from an expedition or sherpas just to test his mental and physical fitness.

An introduction to the journal is presented in which the editor discusses several issues published within including an article on restaurants situated in Virginia, one on the specialized food items prepared in the state and another on an interview with Virginia Beach developer Bruce Thompson.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various reports within the issue on topics including the challenge of promoting the preparation spirit, the history of Arlington Hall Station, and Pulitzer Prize winners.

The article discusses the contributions of Christine Ennulat as copy editor and chief proofreader of "Virginia Living."

The article presents the leading furniture offered for auction including George III Satinwood-Crossbanded Mahogany Serpentine Brass-Mounted Dress Commode, the Imperial Tribute Gilt-Brass and Paste-Set Quarter-Striking Automation Table Clock.

The article offers a brief profile of author Joe Tennis.

The article profiles landscape painter Tina Palmer. It mentions that Palmer, a 45-year-old success-oriented painter, grew up in Dublin, Virginia. It states that Palmer has painted "After Hours," a 36-by-48-inch scene of winter trees, moon glow and streetlights. It adds that Palmer established herself as a commercial artist.

The article discusses the restoration of Buchanan Hall in Upperville, Virginia. It mentions that the hall was used as a community center in the 1920s, became a not-for-profit corporation in the 1930s, and became a swinging place in the post-World War II years. It states that architect and Buchanan Hall board member William Ridge spearheaded the renovation of the said building. The poem "Upon Learning That a Town Exists in Virginia Called Upperville," by John Updike is also presented.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including an article about peanuts in Virginia in the October 2009 issue, an article about theatrical productions in the February 2010 issue, and an article on Blandfield Plantation.

An introduction to the journal is presented in which the editor discusses an article on the issue regarding the crime caper at Mariner's Museum, the publication of the book "Rockbridge County Log Structures," by Anne McClung, and the photography of Kip Dawkins.

The article offers information on the Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) held at Verizon Center in Richmond, Virginia from October 20-25 2009 is presented. It is noted that the horse show has gathered the outstanding horse riders and 500 horses to participate in several equestrian classes including dressage, equitation and hunters for a period of six days. It is also mentioned that the event, which started in 1958, is established to be a training ground of young horse riders.