I did chase this afternoon, but I found little success in doing so. Even tho’ we were initially under a slight risk (which was downgraded to a “See Text” by the SPC) nothing happened in our neck of the woods. All the serious storms scooted up the Sh…
A couple years ago, in 2007, John Brownlee was being considered for a judgeship in the Eastern District of Virginia. However, his bestest buddy John Warner (Warner has a “close relationship”[1] with Brownlee’s father) choose not to recommend his name to President Bush for the position. Anyone want to know why?:
U.S. Attorney John Brownlee’s bid […]
A new SurveyUSA poll of Virginians give President Obama an approval/disapproval rating of 55/35, up from 54/42 a month ago.
Moderates give him a 65/30, while conservatives give him an rating of 30/65. Obama’s at 90/7 among self-described liberals.
He’s also at 60% or better in every region except the Shenendoah, where he’s polling 43/39.
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I never thought I would be saying this, but the ABC laws in Virginia are looking pretty progressive these days. The New York Times has been following the discussion over New York State’s proposal to allow grocery stores to sell wine as a way to raise tax revenues.
“YOU can do it in 35 states — you can pretty much do it anywhere in the wine-producing world — but you cannot do it in New York. Do what? Stop at the grocery store to pick up a loaf of bread, some cheese and a bottle of wine.
Since Prohibition ended more than 75 years ago it has been illegal to retail wine in New York at any place other than a licensed liquor store or a winery. This strikes many people outside of New York, who can buy wine at outlets from Whole Foods Markets to gas stations, as curious if not downright quaint.”
It’s complicated up there, because wine shops are not allowed to sell beer or food (what?!?!), and Governor Paterson’s proposed changes at present do not include leveling the playing field for wine shops. So his plan is not so good, and should at the very least be altered to allow New Yorkers the great feeling of walking out of a wine shop with a lovely cheese and a splendid bottle.
And, of course, simply allowing grocers to sell wine does not magically bestow upon them the priceless benefits found in great wine shops — hands on personal service, knowledgeable staff, carefully selected inventory (vs. grocery stores’ devotion to mass market brands). But you already knew all this, you’re reading the kybecca blog!
Awhile back I ran a $100 portfolio builder special and my last client had her shoot yesterday. Here’s a few from that shoot.
Just a gentle reminder that the deadline for submissions to the 2009 Rappahannock Independent Film Festival is May 27, 2009. Visit the page of our website for more information.
“AWESOME” –The New York Times “EXTRAORDINARY” –Washington Post “MAGNIFICENT” –The Los Angeles Times
The Rappahannock Independent Film Festival is excited to present a special screening of Ron Fricke’s BARAKA on April 17 at 8pm in celebration of Earth Day.
This is a pay-what-you-can event.
The relationship between humans and their environment is the subject of this mesmerizing […]
The Chair of the Stafford County Virginia Democratic Committee, Marc Broklawski, has formally endorsed Brian Moran for Governor. From this morning’s FL-S:
I have had the high honor and privilege of meeting dozens of Democrats running for local, statewide, and federal office.
This year, we have three excellent gubernatorial candidates vying for the Democratic Party […]
Did NC Judge Ned Mangum go too far in home-schooling case? – Digital Journal: Your News Network – As I said along, it was a divorce issue, not a homeschooling issue. HT: Daryl
Several people have asked about the makeup of my team, now that we have moved to RE/MAX Bravo. Below is the team photo that we had made after our switch to our new company. Pictured below from left to right are: Robyn Fisher, Jeff Edmisten, and Ruthie Buck
