Archive for August, 2010

Seen & Heard: Director Susan Hippen

By From http://rifilmfestival.com • Aug 27th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Friday afternoon had a good house. RIFF 2010 is off to a good start and there’s plenty of time to get your tickets and head on down. Caught up with director/writer Susan Hippen whose film Me, Myself, & Your Husband is a Best Student Film Finalist. Now in her fourth year at Tisch School of […]



We are back

By From http://fredericksburgrealestateblog.com • Aug 27th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, RealEstate.Local, Spotsylvania, Stafford

Some of our regular visitors may have seen that the Word Press software got hacked, and we are in the process of restoring and rebuilding.  The site is pretty much functional as it was before.  I still have some glitches to workout, but the primary features of our site are back up and running.  Thank […]



Low-Point Appetizers, Part 2

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

In my previous blog about low-point appetizers, I listed four scrumptious hor d’oeuvres to be enjoyed at a friend/family gathering or as a meal for your own family. Below are three more amazing low-point appetizers you will find easy to make and e…



Wonderful day, but heat to return albeit with low humidity

By From http://fburg-weather.blogspot.com/ • Aug 27th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Today’s cool and dry late August weather is a wonderful break from the recent sauna conditions, but the heat will return.  Check out this temperature graphic forecast for Tuesday afternoon:Now to be fair I think this model overdoes the temperature…



15 Albums

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

This is meme making the rounds on Facebook. But as long as I wrote it, I might as well use it here too. The rules: Don’t take too long to think about this. List 15 albums you’ve heard that will always stick with you. Tag some friends, including me, because I’m interested in seeing what […]



Another frontal passage with no storms to chase

By From http://stormsrus.blogspot.com/ • Aug 26th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

This visible satellite shot provides a good indicator of the cold front that is bisecting the Old Dominion at the moment.  As indicated by the tower just west of Richmond there is a strong cell with radar markers indicating up to 3/4″ hailstones, …



RIFF Program

By From http://rifilmfestival.com • Aug 26th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

The RIFF 2010 Program is now available. Related Posts Summer of RIFF 2010 Still Closer to RIFF 2010 Straight Shooting from RIFF Directors….



A couple of people at Virginia Commonwealth University need to be fired.

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

Ah, the joys of incompetence at VCU. Let’s say that someone, say a handsome young blogger, submits his Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on February 9, 2010. How long does it take for this application to be processed by his public university? Over six months. And then only after two e-mails and a […]



15 albums

By From http://odonnellweb.com/pelican/ • Aug 25th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

This is meme making the rounds on Facebook. But as long as I wrote it, I might as well use it here too.
The rules: Don’t take too long to think about this. List 15 albums you’ve heard that will always stick with you. Tag some friends, including me, bec…



Three Short Restaurant Reviews

By From http://fredericksblogger.blogspot.com/ • Aug 25th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

In the last month or so, we’ve tried 3 new restaurants (well, new to us). I didn’t bring my camera or take notes, but here are some quick impressions.Bavarian Chef: We loved this place. Great German food, but with a cheffy flair. Pretty expensive, but …