Archive for January, 2011

William Maury’s actions during the war

By From http://thehouseoncarolinestreet.blogspot.com/ • Jan 7th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I have found more information about the actions of Betty Herndon Maury’s husband, William Arden Maury, during the opening months of the American Civil War. He was involved in procuring land patents and certificates for land patents, as revealed by sei…



William Maury’s actions during the war

By From http://thehouseoncarolinestreet.blogspot.com/ • Jan 7th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I have found more information about the actions of Betty Herndon Maury’s husband, William Arden Maury, during the opening months of the American Civil War. He was involved in procuring land patents and certificates for land patents, as revealed by sei…



William Maury’s actions during the war

By From http://thehouseoncarolinestreet.blogspot.com/ • Jan 7th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I have found more information about the actions of Betty Herndon Maury’s husband, William Arden Maury, during the opening months of the American Civil War. He was involved in procuring land patents and certificates for land patents, as revealed by sei…



The Session #47 – Cooking With Beer

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jan 7th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Wow, has it really been that long since I last participated in The Session?

The January Session is hosted by the folks at Beer 47. For this month’s topic they chose “Cooking With Beer.”
We all know beer is great for drinking but what about using it as…



Privatization of Virginia ABC Stores – Plan B

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jan 6th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

It’s good to have a Plan B in case Plan A fails. But that’s only useful if Plan B accomplishes the original goal. The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports on Virginia Governor McDonnell’s latest attempt at getting the state out of the liquor sales business….



Electronic Beer Menus Anyone?

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jan 6th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

There’s a new trend emerging among some upscale restaurants; wine lists and other menus are made available via interactive listings on Apple iPadsĀ®. From Restaurants uploading menus on iPads for diners:
The bar is buzzing on a busy night at Chica…



Low-Point Fruit-Filled Empanadas

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • Jan 5th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

These very easy to make fruit-filled pastries are a wonderful low-point treat when you’re looking for just a little something to satisfy your sweet tooth.Low-Point Fruit-Filled EmpanadasIngredients:- 3 oz. fat-free cream cheese, softened- 1/2 cup butte…



Father Ticketed on Way to Hospital

By From http://www.andrewflusche.com • Jan 5th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I’m a defense attorney. I fight traffic and criminal charges for people. But I can see why the Trooper wrote this guy a ticket. The defendant’s wife was in labor in the passenger seat. They were on their way to the hospital. So he drove 102 mph. The video explains. My analysis is below that. […]



Blue Mountain Brewery – Sustainable Community

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jan 5th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

The video by Green Urban Vision features Blue Mountain Brewery. It gives an interesting insight to the “green” initiatives being undertaken by the Nelson County brewery.

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Mary Washington Monument

By From http://collegeterrace.blogspot.com/ • Jan 5th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

On January 1st I visited the Monument and Kenmore Park. I discovered that the family cemetery next to the Mary Washington Monument had been vandalized . There were several broken or toppled stones. I reported it initially to the Kenmore Foundation a…