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The Occoquan River, Around 9 in the morning

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Book Launch: Meet Author Henry G Brinton

Screenshot War Bug opens a window on the riverfront town of Occoquan, Virginia, and offers glimpses of social upheaval through chapters that alternate between the nineteenth and twenty-first centuries. A book sale and signing will follow the presentation. Henry G. Brinton is an author and a Presbyterian pastor who has written on religion and culture for The New York Times, The Washington Post,…

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by David Schrock | When Jesus died and rose again, rocks cracked open, tombs emptied, and creation shook. As Matthew reports it, there was an earthquake associated with Christ’s death and resurrection. And that earthquake not only shook creation, it also raised the dead. As Matthew 27:52 says...

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"One of the hardest problems we encountered in trying to minister to human needs was the case of the “short-timer” and the “repeater.” In petty offenses the repeaters are, of course, much more numerous than in felony cases. They are picked up for vagrancy, drunkenness, petit larceny, and many other offenses, given from a few days to a few months in the jail or the workhouse, then turned loose, broke and homeless, and soon find their way back in. .... The trouble here was not entirely the fault of the courts or of the jails. The trouble lay in the fact that these human derelicts were turned loose after they had done time with no provision for their feeding, housing or employment.

There is not much to be done with a hardened reprobate, but there is hope for a big majority of the first offenders, most of whom are young men and women under twenty-one years of age. The solution is a job—honest work. That is what we tried to get for them, and when we succeeded they almost always made good.

We gave more than 100 pairs of shoes in one year to the men and women who were released from Occoquan, and other articles of clothing in proportion. Many, in and out of prison, were fitted with spectacles. This is only half of the story. The other half is that 75% of the repeaters were mentally defective. Many of them were hopeless. No amount of sympathy or punishment would cure them. There is no power on earth that can make a good man or a good woman out of a person when they have no brain capable of proper understanding. The best way to take care of wrecks of this kind is to put them in an institution and keep them there.

Each evening a new batch of offenders was taken down to Occoquan, and each morning a new bunch was brought up and set adrift.

“You're all free now to go your way,” said the guard to the group of short-timers whom he had brought up on the train and turned loose at the Union Station.

Free! The cold rain was falling and caused them to turn up their tattered coat collars. The water was splashing through their worn-out shoes. In the group of dejected colored and white men and women was a white boy, released from his first term in the workhouse.

“Where ya goin’, buddy ?”’

“I dunno,” answered the forlorn looking youngster.

It was true; he did not know. He, like the majority of the motley crowd from Occoquan, had no money, no job, no home. The stigma of the prison was upon him, but it was his first experience and his case was not hopeless. He did not like the workhouse and vowed never to return, but what could he do? He had been pinched for loitering when he was found asleep in someone’s garage. Where could he sleep this night? How could he earn enough money to buy food to keep his body and soul together? That is the problem. The Prisoners Relief Society has been helping tens of thousands of released prisoners, both male and female, to solve it. That is the problem that the public has not yet been able to solve for them.

If it had not been possible to extend relief to this youth he would have become one of the great army of second-timers and repeaters who are filling the filthy and overcrowded jails and workhouses throughout the land. A small amount of time and money, plus a little human kindness, saved this boy from a life of crime—and the public a lot of money."

- Earl Ellicott Dudding, The Trail of the Dead Years. Edited by William Winfred Smith. Huntington, West Virginia: Prisoners Relief Society, 1932. p. 215-217.

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On this day, 14 November 1917, the "Night of Terror" began at the Occoquan Workhouse in Virginia, in which 33 imprisoned suffragists were brutally tortured and beaten by guards. The women, mostly members of the National Women's Party had been picketing the White House in support of voting rights for women. Guards were ordered to attack the women on the evening of this day, and they began to assault the prisoners after midnight. https://www.facebook.com/workingclasshistory/photos/a.1819457841572691/2134882206696918/?type=3

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Five Guys was founded in 1986 by Janie and Jerry Murrell. Jerry and the couple's sons Jim, Matt, Chad, and Ben were the original "Five Guys". The Murrells had a fifth son, Tyler, two years later. Today, all five sons, the current "Five Guys", are involved in the business: Matt and Jim travel the United States visiting stores, Chad oversees training, Ben selects the franchisees, and Tyler runs the bakery.

The first Five Guys was in Arlington's Westmont Shopping Center. Buns were baked in the same center by Brenner's Bakery. This location closed, in favor of another in Alexandria, Virginia, at the intersection of King and North Beauregard Streets, which closed on September 21, 2013.

More followed in Old Town Alexandria and Springfield, Virginia, making five locations open by 2001. Their success encouraged the Murrells to franchise their concept the following year, engaging Fransmart, a franchise sales organization. Former American football player Mark Moseley, who had gone to work for Fransmart after his football career, played a key role in Five Guys' expansion and went on to become the company's director of franchise development after it ended its business relationship with Fransmart. In early 2003, the chain began franchising, opening the doors to rapid expansion which caught the attention of national restaurant trade organizations and the national press. The expansion started in Virginia and Maryland, and by the end of 2004, over 300 units were in development through the Northeast. Over the next few years, the chain rapidly expanded across the entire United States and into Canada, reaching over 1,000 locations by 2012.[needs update][citation needed]

The first location outside North America opened in the United Kingdom in July 2013, in London on Long Acre in Covent Garden. The chain now has more than 150 restaurants in the UK. Five Guys also has locations in the Middle East and has continued to expand in Europe. In late 2017, Five Guys opened its first restaurants in Germany, with a branch in Frankfurt and another in Essen.

Five Guys, one of the top three burgers in the U.S., opened its first Korean store in Gangnam, Seoul, at 11 a.m. on June 26, 2023 with a countdown shout. As of 2024, there are a total of four branches in Seoul.

Five Guys Enterprises has several affiliated companies that are not part of a consolidated group, but are under common ownership. Five Guys Operations was founded in 2012, Five Guys Holdings was founded in 2007. Five Guys Foods UK Limited was incorporated on March 12, 2013. FGE International, FGO International BV, and FG Coöperatief U.A. are based in Amsterdam. FGH International C.V. is located in Bermuda.

Five Guys had a 39,900 square feet (3,710 m2) headquarters in Lorton, Virginia, overlooking the Occoquan and Potomac Rivers, that was specially designed to convey the corporate brand. According to the architect, "The lobby mimics the typical Five Guys restaurant with red and white tile, tall tables, Freestyle Coke machine and signature peanut boxes." In 2023, they moved their headquarters to a new location in Alexandria, Virginia.

On September 24, 2020, the first Five Guys location with a drive-through window opened in Surfside Beach, South Carolina. The franchisee retained it from the former business in the building in light of COVID-19 pandemic safe practices.

In September 2021, Five Guys opened their first location in Australia. The chain also has plans to expand into New Zealand. In November 2022, Five Guys announced the relocation of their headquarters to the Carlyle neighborhood of Alexandria, Virginia.

Five Guys has received numerous awards in D.C. area publications, including "Number 1 Burger" by Washingtonian Magazine for seven years.[citation needed] The former US President Barack Obama is reportedly a fan, buying lunch for himself and his colleagues at the Washington Five Guys branch in 2011.

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Occoquan Bay - a surprise under every dumpster lid. Pro tip from one of my fellow volunteers, grab a long piece of wood and prop it in the dumpster to help the critters out. . . . . . I used to work here as a Wildlife Refuge Ranger but now working as an Assistant at US Fish and Wildlife HQ I don’t get to enjoy these sorts of days anymore. I decided to head back to volunteer at the visitor center and was so happy I did. #nationalwildliferefuge #occoquanbaynationalwildliferefuge #volunteer (at Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co0SHyfpzXtKKBACQTHJmnzxbl3SAWW4wnBWR40/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Occoquan River. Occoquan, Virginia

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1st date post Kayleigh (batting cages and lunch in Occoquan)

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On Nov. 15, 1917, about 20 women were subjected to beatings and torture at Occoquan Workhouse, a prison in Virginia, in what became known as the “Night of Terror.”

On the evening of Nov. 14, the superintendent ordered his guards to brutally assault imprisoned suffragists. This “Night of Terror” galvanized support for the women’s suffrage movement at a critical moment.

The tortured prisoners included activists Dorothy Day and Lucy Burns. Some were left for dead after the beatings. They had been arrested for peacefully picketing for universal suffrage in front of the White House.

President Woodrow Wilson had led the country into WWI to “make the world safe for democracy.”

The demonstrators called attention to the need for complete democracy at home, where women (and in many states, African Americans, Native Americans, Latinos) lacked complete voting rights.

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Exploring the Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Subluxation in Woodbridge Residents

Woodbridge, a thriving community filled with landscapes that beckon you to explore, but for many, the pain and discomfort of subluxation can keep them from fully enjoying life. This blog post is dedicated to shedding light on the rejuvenating effects of chiropractic care for the citizens of Woodbridge, Virginia. With a specialized focus on subluxation, we aim to demystify the term, underscore its debilitating impact, and present the innovative chiropractic treatments available at HF Rehab.

Defining Subluxation and its Impact on Daily Living

Subluxation is a condition where misaligned vertebrae in the spine cause nerve interference, impacting both the immediate and distant areas of the body. This disruption can lead to a variety of symptoms, including pain, numbness, or a tingling sensation.

For Woodbridge locals, the jarring effects of subluxation can diminish the joy found in their daily activities, whether it's exploring the Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge or simply savoring a quiet moment at home. It's not just physical; subluxation can present psychological and emotional hurdles, affecting one's quality of life.

The Role of Chiropractic Care in Addressing Subluxation

Chiropractic care offers a holistic and often preferred alternative to surgical intervention or the use of medication. Through manual adjustments, chiropractors can realign the spine, relieving the compression on nerves due to Chiropractic subluxation Woodbridge.

At HF Rehab, we believe in the body's innate ability to heal itself. Chiropractic adjustments restore proper alignment and nerve function, supporting the natural healing processes within the body. This approach not only alleviates immediate discomfort but also forms a foundation for long-term health and wellness.

Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Woodbridge Residents

Pain Relief and Improved Mobility

Whether it's the persistent twinge in your lower back that flares up during gardening, or the chronic discomfort in your neck that limits your ability to turn your head fully, the pain associated with subluxation can be restrictive.

Chiropractic adjustments provide a drug-free way to manage and, in many cases, alleviate this pain. The restored alignment of the spine reduces pressure on affected nerves, promoting swift recovery and improved mobility. Woodbridge residents can rejoice in the liberation from their physical constraints, allowing them to be active participants in their lives once more.

Enhancing Overall Health and Wellness

Chiropractic care is not just about pain management; it is about fostering a healthy lifestyle. By addressing subluxation, chiropractors help enhance the body's overall function. This, in turn, boosts the immune system, improves sleep, and increases energy levels — aspects of life that are invaluable to our mental and physical well-being.

Woodbridge residents who choose chiropractic care are making a proactive decision to invest in their health — a gesture that extends its benefits far beyond temporary relief.

Personalized Care Plans at HF Rehab

Each patient at HF Rehab receives a personalized care plan tailored to their unique needs and health goals. Our approach is collaborative and inclusive, with thorough discussions and education about the condition and treatment options.

Woodbridge locals can expect a level of care that not only addresses their immediate concerns but also equips them with the knowledge to sustain a healthy spine and lifestyle. This individualized attention ensures that every patient — from the athlete seeking performance enhancement to the senior aiming for an active retirement — receives the precise care necessary to reach their full potential.

How Chiropractic Care at HF Rehab Works

Initial Consultation and Assessment

The first step on the path to recovery at HF Rehab is a comprehensive consultation and examination. Our chiropractors take the time to understand your medical history, lifestyle, and the specific challenges you face.

This thorough assessment is critical to developing an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment plan. Woodbridge patients can rest assured that their concerns are being heard and that their path to recovery is being crafted with precision and care.

Treatment Options and Techniques Used

HF Rehab takes pride in its array of treatment options designed to target subluxation and its effects. Our chiropractors are skilled in a variety of adjustment techniques, ensuring that care is both effective and comfortable for the patient.

From traditional manual adjustments to more specialized techniques, our team employs methods that are proven to bring relief and restore function. As a leading provider of chiropractic services in Woodbridge, our commitment to professional excellence guarantees high-quality care for every patient.

Follow-up and Maintenance Care

The road to recovery does not end with pain alleviation. At HF Rehab, we recognize the need for ongoing maintenance to sustain the benefits of chiropractic care. Follow-up appointments are scheduled to monitor progress and make any necessary adjustments to your treatment plan.

Our goal is to empower Woodbridge residents with the tools to maintain a healthy spine and, by extension, a healthier life. Through regular check-ins, we ensure that you continue to enjoy the full range of movement and comfort that come with a well-aligned body.

Testimonials and Success Stories from Woodbridge Patients

The most compelling evidence of the efficacy of chiropractic care is often derived from those who have experienced its benefits firsthand. Here are the inspiring testimonials of Woodbridge residents who found relief at HF Rehab:

Martha W., 56

"I had resigned myself to living with my back pain, but after a few sessions with the chiropractors at HF Rehab, I felt like a new person. The pain is gone, and I can play with my grandkids again. It's truly life-changing."

Stephen M., 40

"Chiropractic care at HF Rehab has made a significant difference in my mobility and overall comfort. I no longer hesitate to plan adventures with my family, knowing that I can enjoy the experience pain-free."

Encouraging Woodbridge Residents to Prioritize Their Health with Chiropractic

For those in Woodbridge who are grappling with the effects of subluxation, the message is clear — chiropractic care offers a pathway to a revitalized, pain-free life.

By choosing chiropractic care at HF Rehab, Woodbridge residents are not just receiving treatment for their physical discomfort; they are opening the door to a spectrum of health benefits that ultimately lead to a more fulfilling lifestyle.

We invite you to take the first step toward a healthier, more active you. Schedule an appointment with our skilled chiropractors at HF Rehab and start your journey to subluxation-free living today.

Remember, in the bustling community that is Woodbridge, making health a priority is not just a personal victory — it's a community triumph.

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Our Favorite Boating Spots Around the Area (and beyond!)

There’s something about boating that can make you feel as if you are escaping from all of life’s worries that exist on shore. If you’re looking for a way to vacate the weight of the world, our area has many options – whether you’re a knowledgeable captain or a clumsy landlubber. Upscale cruises, boat rides, boat tours, whitewater rafting, or lazy tubing – all are available within a short drive!

Washington, D.C.

Boating in our nation’s capital is a great way to see the sites from a different perspective. You’ll have your choice of water taxis, lunch and dinner cruising, private yachting, and more.

Monuments Tour from the Wharf

You’ll travel along the Potomac River on this 45-minute, narrated ride to see famous monuments and landmarks including stunning reflective views of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, and many other noteworthy sites.

Mount Vernon from D.C.

This American experience cruise departs from Washington, D.C. and includes admission to Mount Vernon with three hours to explore the gardens and estate.

Embark D.C. boat cruises

These are private, captained cruises along DC’s waterways for up to six people (and a dog!) per boat. Choose from open boats or cruisers (yachts).

Kayaks, paddleboats, canoes, pedal boats, or paddleboards are also an option. Rent a small, non-motorized, exercise-friendly form of water travel at these locations:

Ballpark Boathouse

National Harbor

The Wharf Boathouse

Key Bridge Boathouse

Thompson Boat Center

Northern Virginia

Lake Anna

With more than 200 miles of shoreline, Lake Anna is a great place for fishing, swimming, and boating, with several marinas and a state park.

Burke Lake This 218-acre freshwater lake is located near Fairfax and is owned and run by the Fairfax County Park Authority and offers excellent fishing.

Occoquan Reservoir This 2,100-acre Fairfax Water Authority impoundment is a popular spot for anglers. Anyone fishing from gas-operated boats is limited to gasoline motors up to 10 horsepower.

Rappahannock River At 195 miles long, the Rappahannock is the longest free-flowing river on the East Coast.

Maryland

Seneca Creek State Park This park offers 6,300 acres, extending along 14 scenic miles of Seneca Creek.

Lake Needwood This 75-acre park offers boat rentals and a launch for private boats with permits.

Patuxent River Park More than 7,000 acres of parkland along the Patuxent River offer tidal marshes for gentle canoeing and kayaking.

Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia

The Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers in Harpers Ferry, W.V. offer water fun in the form of whitewater kayaks, rafts, and tubing. Check out River Riders and Harpers Ferry Adventure Center.

Here are some helpful tips for a day of boating.

Always wear a life vest.

Don’t drink alcohol while driving.

Understand the boating laws and regulations for each state. Check out these links for state requirements:

Maryland State Requirements for Recreational Vessels

Virginia Boater’s Guide

Boating in West Virginia

Check the weather forecast before you go. And remember: the weather can change quickly, so it’s important to be prepared.

The sun is very strong on reflective water. Wear sunscreen and a hat even on cloudy days.

Pack plenty of water and snacks – as well as a trash bag to haul away your waste.

Be respectful of other boaters and watch out for swimmers. Keep your distance.

When renting, be sure to read the rental agreement carefully – before you go if possible. Some rental companies have age and experience requirements.

Familiarize yourself with the area’s tides and currents. The Potomac River in particular has some strong currents, so it’s important to be aware of them before you set out.

If you’re boating on the Tidal Basin, stay within the marked channels. 

Be respectful of the wildlife. It’s best not to feed them and steer clear when traveling.

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