Archive for June, 2009

D.J. McGuire’s statement on Fredericksburg GM Powertrain plant’s closure.

By From http://www.imsurroundedbyidiots.com • Jun 4th, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

For those that are unaware, fellow blogger D.J. McGuire (aka The right-wing liberal) is on his way to victory in his campaign for the Lee Hill Supervisor seat in Spotsylvania County. I also did a post awhile back detailing why he’s the best candidate for the district regardless of whoever decides to run against him.
He […]



3 June wallcloud wrapup

By From http://stormsrus.blogspot.com/ • Jun 4th, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

This wallcloud video has been sped up several times to show the rotation I was seeing yesterday in one manifestation of this repeating feature. Still don’t know if I actually witnessed a funnel from this location or if it was just scud.



Wild wet weather

By From http://fburg-weather.blogspot.com/ • Jun 4th, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Wow, that’s a lot of W’s! I’ve been busy posting over at StormsRUs due to the recent spate of chaseable weather and I’ve neglected this blog. We’ve had a lot of rain and wild weather this week, including the late night multihour storming Tuesday nigh…



AS-IS Properties in the Fredericksburg Real Estate Market

By From http://fredericksburgrealestateblog.com • Jun 4th, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, RealEstate.Local

A question I am asked very often is, “What does AS-IS mean?”  Today in this video entry I address what this term means, and how it applies to buyers looking to purchase property in the Fredericksburg real estate market.  As-Is is not something to be leery of, just make sure you know how to protect […]



Creigh Deeds & Albert Pollard in Fredericksburg Friday

By From http://fred2blue.com • Jun 4th, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Sen. Deeds joins Del. Pollard for a “Main Street Walk“
Fredericksburg Courthouse, 601 Caroline St, 3:15pm



Eating For A Cause

By From http://burgnews.blogspot.com/ • Jun 4th, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Events

Just received this from Paul Lewis of The Fredericksburg AthenaeumEvery Thursday in June, Capital Ale House is giving 25% of your food tab to the film festival. All you have to do is print and present this coupon and eat a good meal. Thank you for supp…



His Kung Fu is No Longer; RIP David Carradine

By From http://rappahannockred.wordpress.com • Jun 4th, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

from AP News:
BANGKOK – Actor David Carradine, star of the 1970s TV series “Kung Fu” who also had a wide-ranging career in the movies, has been found dead in the Thai capital, Bangkok. A news report said he was found hanged in his hotel room and was believed to have committed suicide.
A spokesman for the […]



Final Vote Count for the 2009 Virginia Republican Convention (GOP Primary)

By From http://rappahannockred.wordpress.com • Jun 4th, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Politics

Interested in the final tallied vote results of the 2009 Virginia Republican Convention?  Here they are!
Lieutenant Governor-  Weighted Total: 10522.69
Bill Bolling: 8799.08
Patrick Muldoon: 1723.61
Attorney General- Weighted Total: 10521.38
Ken Cuccinelli: 5980.31
John Brownlee: 3861.46
Foster: 679.61
State Party Chair- Weighted Total: 10524.01
Pat Mullins: 7346.77
Bill Stanley: 3177.24
Posted in Bill Bolling, Bob McDonnell, delegate, election, Fredericksburg Regional Republicans, Governor, Ken Cuccinelli, […]



Another Poll Shows Deeds Leading! (UPDATE: And Another!)

By From http://fred2blue.com • Jun 4th, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

CQ Politics:
As the Virginia Democratic primary for governor nears, another poll is showing a tight race. State Sen. Creigh Deeds leads at 29 percent, with former Democratic Party chairman Terry McAuliffe at 26 percent and former state legislator Brian Moran at 23 percent with 22 percent still undecided, according to a Suffolk University poll conducted […]



Doing More With Less in Radford

By From http://blog.mikemorones.com • Jun 4th, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local, Sports

I’m in Radford, VA for the annual VHSL spring sports championships. My allergies are kicking up (or I caught the swine flu), and the forecast is fairly ugly. I decided to skip trying out any remote cameras as I have had little to no success with them this season. Might as well keep it simple. […]