Archive for February, 2009

Thank you! Delegates Chris Peace and Albert Pollard, along with Senator Ryan McDougle, vote against smoking ban!

By From http://www.imsurroundedbyidiots.com • Feb 10th, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Chief Local Idiot Politician Bobby Orrock voted for it.
It’s kinda of sad to see Bob Marshall support the ban, especially given his conservative credentials.
And former Attorney General and current candidate for Governor, Bob McDonnell, released a press statement a couple days stating that he did not support the ban (WTOP). Hey, he might actually get […]



Meet @ Riverby!

By From http://fredvegaschronicles.blogspot.com/ • Feb 9th, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

My inbox runneth over. We’re meeting at Riverby, then going to Bistro, then C.A.H. Hope to see all interested activists! Wal Martists not allowed, sorry.



Emily Battle is a must read & Activism begins at home!

By From http://fredvegaschronicles.blogspot.com/ • Feb 9th, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I’ve been on the phone and web all afternoon talking about the latest rounds of developments. Hyperion is a hot bed as usual. Wow “J.B.” and my fellow bloggers are out in force, and I have lots of emails rolling in. Repeat: If you want me to print …



The first severe chance of 2009

By From http://stormsrus.blogspot.com/ • Feb 9th, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Well now, lookie here. According to the SPC we have a 5% chance of severe weather associated with a cold frontal passage “sometime” Wednesday. Unfortunately the models are showing that sometime to be around midnight Wednesday for our specific area, m…



Wow, The Republican Party Gets Us!

By From http://fred2blue.com • Feb 9th, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Glenn Thrush:
Just ran into new RNC Chairman Michael Steele who watched President Obama’s town hall in Indiana and wasn’t impressed.
The Obama-backed stimulus, he said, “is just a wish list from a lot of people who have been on the sidelines for years.. to get a little bling, bling.”

      



The latest Fred. Vegas BOONDOGGLE….

By From http://fredvegaschronicles.blogspot.com/ • Feb 9th, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

It’s not an 80s movie, but I have the Simpsons in my head. Any episode about absurd small town politics.Which leads me to this link courtesy of Emily Battle: Have you heard the news about the EDA and the Expo Center?Once again, we’re propping them up …



The Session #24 – The Roundup

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Feb 9th, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

It was my privilege to to host the 24th running of The Session. The theme for this month was “A Tripel for Two”. It was a blast reading the numerous contributions. I’m pleased that most folks took the theme to heart and shared their chosen Tripel with …



Tips For Short Sale Sellers

By From http://sarahiouslyspeaking.com • Feb 9th, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

 
Here are some tips to remember when you are starting the Short Sale process and interviewing potential Listing Agents.
1.  Your first step if you are facing a possible Short Sale on your home is to contact The Homeownership Preservation Foundation.  This is a non-profit organization set up to help families facing foreclosures.  Their hotline is open […]



Elsewhere on the Internet (February 9th 12:38)

By From http://www.odonnellweb.com • Feb 9th, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Change you can download: a billion in secret Congressional reports – Wikileaks –



Cool Pronunciation Guide

By From http://kybecca.blogspot.com/ • Feb 9th, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I found this neat website trying to figure out how to pronounce “Gueuze”, the beer style I talked about in a post below. It gives you the Flemish or French pronunciation of major Belgian beer styles and breweries, and you get to hear a voice saying it. Not that I think you have to be that accurate, but it’s still really helpful. Click here to see the website.