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Today, President Obama toured the Buchenwald concentration camp in Germany. Here is an excerpt of his powerful speech:
There are those who perpetuate every form of intolerance — racism, anti-Semitism, homophobia, xenophobia, sexism, and more — hatred that degrades its victims and diminishes us all. In this century, we’ve seen genocide. We’ve seen mass […]

Storm in southern Stafford county.

I had talked a few days ago about having already reached the bottom of the Fredericksburg real estate market.  Today, I am expounding upon that, based on some experiences this week.  Keep in mind, there are a lot of buyers because many people want to take advantage of the $8,000 tax credit, and other favorable […]

The 28th iteration of The Session is hosted by Brian Yaeger at Red, White, and Brew. The theme for this month is Think/Drink Globally.So, in honor of Global Craft Beer Forever, I pose everyone writes about the farthest brewery (including brewpubs) you …

Albert Sisson, a pioneer in the Maryland craft beer scene has passed away. Thomas Cizuaskas at ‘Yours For Good Fermentables’ knew Mr. Sisson and posts this remembrance:Appreciating Albert SissonAlbert Sisson died yesterday evening.In 1979, Albert opene…

All of today’s games are postponed till tomorrow due to rain. I can see softball but what’s the problem with playing some soccer in the rain? Bad weather would have made for some interesting pictures. Now I might be stuck here till Sunday…

Introduction by Senator Vogel and Bob McDonnell’s Speech (Part 1):

Bob McDonnell’s Speech (Part 2):

Bill Bolling’s Speech (Part 1):

Bill Bolling’s Speech (Part 2):

Ken Cuccinelli’s Speech (Part 1):

Ken Cuccinelli’s Speech (Part 2):

Beside the usual suspects of Bob McDonnell, Bill Bolling, Ken Cuccinelli, and newly elected Republican Party of Virginia Chairman Pat Mullins, Senator Janet Vogel made the introductions and Speaker of the House of Delegates Bill Howell and Delegate Mark Cole were also in attendance.
Fellow blogger and Stafford County GOP member Scott Hirons was there recording […]

Exciting news for Clipper City Brewing fans (check) and fans of big beers (check) in yesterday’s Clipper City Brewing newsletter.The Big DIPA – Double IPAWe’re adding to the Heavy Seas fleet with bigger beers in bigger bottles!Beginning late June – the…

James Monroe sophomore Caleb Rapkins competes in the VHSL AA singles tennis championship at Radford University in Radford Va. on Thursday, June 4, 2009. Rapkins defeated William Byrd's Brennan Escobar 6-1, 6-1 in the semifinal but fell to Salem's Patrick O'Keefe 6-1, 6-0 in the final. (Mike Morones/The Free Lance-Star)