Archive for July, 2009

Best use of WordPress for a political campaign site ever?

By From http://www.imsurroundedbyidiots.com • Jul 31st, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

You should really check out Delegate Chris Peace’s (R-97th) campaign website.
I swear that has to be one of the best designed and laid out campaign sites I’ve ever seen. The colors are great too. Ditto for the slideshow, it gets your attention but doesn’t overwhelm you when you’re trying to find something else on the […]



Fredericksburg’s Friday Fallout

By From http://stormsrus.blogspot.com/ • Jul 31st, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

The porta-pottie in the lower right corner symbolizes where things went for today’s chase opportunities. We were under an SPC-issued Slight Risk for severe weather with conditions similar to Wednesday’s setup, but Mother Nature didn’t cooperate today….



Holy Brew on Jerry Doyle’s Radio Show

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jul 31st, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

We were first introduced to Holy Brew Brewing Company at the Northern Virginia Summer BrewFest in June. On Thursday, Holy Brew founder Scott Kasper was interviewed on the Jerry Doyle show. Scott spoke on a number of topics, including how the name Holy …



LOBBYISTS FORGE CONSTITUENTS’ LETTERS

By From http://fred2blue.com • Jul 31st, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Whoa doctor.
Daily Progress:
As U.S. Rep. Tom Perriello was considering how to vote on an important piece of climate change legislation in June, the freshman congressman’s office received at least six letters from two Charlottesville-based minority organizations voicing opposition to the measure.
The letters, as it turns out, were forgeries.
“They stole our name. They stole our logo. […]



Furry Friday

By From http://sarahiouslyspeaking.com • Jul 31st, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, RealEstate.Local

It’s that time again!  FURRY FRIDAY!!!!  Let’s see who is up for adoption at the Fredericksburg SPCA.

Meet Madam
Madam is an older feline, 10+ years, who needs a little special care (she’s missing some teeth – don’t laugh it happens to us all).  She is very good with adults.  She enjoys laying in sunny spots and […]



Happy belated second blog birthday to myself.

By From http://www.imsurroundedbyidiots.com • Jul 31st, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

This travesty of writing and intellect all started over two years ago on July 15, 2007.



Why does the world seem to be more and more like The Shield every day?

By From http://www.imsurroundedbyidiots.com • Jul 31st, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Via Matt “threat to democracy” Drudge:
Baby girl cut from mom’s womb is found; 2 arrested…



QOTD: Tennessee Senator Lamar Alexander

By From http://www.odonnellweb.com • Jul 31st, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Politics

“Even though Judge Sotomayor’s political and judicial philosophy may be different than mine, especially regarding Second Amendments rights, I will vote to confirm her because she is well qualified by experience, temperament, character and intellect to serve. In the same way, it is my hope that my vote now not only will help to confirm […]



On the banning of commenters.

By From http://www.imsurroundedbyidiots.com • Jul 31st, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I’ve recently been forced to implement the first ever ban of a commenter on this blog. Now, I’ve been forced to remove spam and the like for years. I’ve also been forced to remove or redact a vulgarity or two from a comment, as well as removing one comment that contained a rumor with false […]



Tomorrow to be yesterday reprised?

By From http://stormsrus.blogspot.com/ • Jul 30th, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

The SPC Day 2 text discussion and at least one forecast model indicates that we could have a repeat of the storms yesterday, with a decent chance of tornadic activity in the area. The hitch for me is that I have dinner and movie plans for tomorrow eve…