Archive for January, 2010

Privatization of Virginia ABC Stores – The Next Round

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jan 27th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

It was a year ago when I brought you news of Senator Mark Obenshain’s (R-Harrisonburg) proposal move Virginia’s ABC (Alcoholic Beverage Control) stores to the private sector. Senator Obenshain’s bill was subsequently killed in Committee.Well, it’s a ne…



New day, new model runs

By From http://fburg-weather.blogspot.com/ • Jan 26th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

As I’ve stated many times a day can make a significant difference between forecast model runs. Today’s runs indicate that most of this weekend’s moisture will now head further to the south than yesterday’s data showed, meaning less snow for us than the…



Virginia Wine Experience – The Secret’s Out

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jan 26th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Another Fredericksburg beer gem has been exposed. Tammy Tuck and Bruce Falconer, who cover craft beer for the Washington City Paper under the alias The Lagerheads, paid a visit to Fredericksburg recently. While here they discovered The Virginia Wine Ex…



Proposed Short Sale Guidelines (HAFA) – Part 2

By From http://sarahiouslyspeaking.com • Jan 26th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, RealEstate.Local

In Part 1, I addressed which properties qualify for the proposed program and how the bank handling the short sale will determine if the borrower (seller) is eligible.  This post will deal with the process the banks will be required to go through once a contract is received on a property approved for a Short Sale. 
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14? Really?

By From http://www.odonnellweb.com • Jan 26th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

We interrupt this post free month to acknowledge the unfortunately reality that my daughter is 14 years old today. Only 10 more years until she is allowed to date!



Here we go again(?)

By From http://fburg-weather.blogspot.com/ • Jan 25th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

This forecast graphic shows a significant amount of precipitation headed our way this weekend. This isn’t all of it, just part, and the surface temperature looks to be cold enough for ALL of it to be snow. By my quick count I just added up the potent…



SCOTUS to Paul Warner Powell: Let us know how that execution works out for you.

By From http://www.imsurroundedbyidiots.com • Jan 25th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Not really, but one can dream.
The Supreme Court of the United States has declined to hear Paul Warner Powell’s case, so his execution should be scheduled (again) shortly.
Special thanks to commenter “Fred” for keeping me up-to-date on his case’s status at the Supreme Court in the comments section of the Paul Warner Powell page of […]



Changes at Clipper City

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jan 25th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

There are changes afoot at Clipper City Brewing Company in Maryland. Considering that Clipper City’s Heavy Seas beers are among my favorites, I’ve been remiss in mentioning the changes here. There has been some misinformation floating around, but Manag…



Dave Marsden admits fraudulent voter registration.

By From http://www.imsurroundedbyidiots.com • Jan 25th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

A month ago Dave Marsden was saying that he was living in the 37th district, now he’s saying he will “eventually” move to the district.
In this vain, I’m hereby announcing my intention to run against State Senator Edd Houck (D-17th). I don’t live in the district currently and I more than likely won’t be in […]



Proposed Short Sale Guidelines (HAFA) – Part 1

By From http://sarahiouslyspeaking.com • Jan 25th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, RealEstate.Local

The Treasury Department released a 43-page document in November 2009 that outlines a proposal for streamlining Short Sales across the banking industry and is supposed to take effect April 5, 2010.  This document is being touted as the next best thing since sliced bread and the answer to all of America’s Short Sale problems.  Not […]