Archive for January, 2011

Starr Hill The Gift – Late Winter Treat

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jan 25th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I picked up a six pack of The Gift from Starr Hill Brewery this past weekend when we were shopping for beers for a Winter Beer Tasting we’re hosting in February. I was surprised I had missed picking this up earlier this Winter; Starr Hill released…



Massive government waste at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)

By From http://www.imsurroundedbyidiots.com • Jan 25th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I started off the new semester of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) by marveling at the outright government waste that makes up their spending decisions. The university, in its infinite wisdom, decided to replace a large number of desks that were used for student seating. Now, while a modest number of seats were broken and in […]



How to Read Speedometer Calibrations

By From http://www.andrewflusche.com • Jan 25th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Speedometer calibrations can be great tools for speeding and reckless driving defense. However, you need to know what to look for on the calibration report. Don’t go into court unprepared. Transcription I’ve had this video transcribed for visitors who prefer to read the content. Hello, I’m Andrew Flusche. Today I wanted to talk a little […]



SDS relief

By From http://stormsrus.blogspot.com/ • Jan 24th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

“Mothership” rotating wall cloud from 25 May 2004 chase, Spotsylvania county, Brock Road Elementary school parking lot.  Posted to relieve mid-winter SDS!!



Moo Thru For Ice Cream

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jan 24th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

“Real ice cream from real dairy farmers.” That’s the sign that caught our eyes as we drove out to Warrenton for our son’s swim meet. We vowed we would stop on the way home later that day.

Moo Thru opened this past Summer and sits at the corner of Rout…



Low-Point Reese’s Delight

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • Jan 23rd, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

It’s not often you get to indulge in a dessert so rich and divine without your body (and your diet) suffering the consequences. This heavenly Reese’s Delight will satisfy your sweet tooth without sabotaging your weight-loss goals!Low-Point Re…



Reckless Driving on a Moped

By From http://www.andrewflusche.com • Jan 23rd, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Virginia reckless driving encompasses all vehicles that can transport humans, except human-powered devices. So you can be charged with reckless driving on a moped. Transcription I’ve had this video transcribed for visitors who prefer to read the content. Hello, I’m Andrew Flusche. I’m talking to you today about reckless driving in vehicles other than cars. […]



Indies That Made a Difference

By From http://rifilmfestival.com • Jan 23rd, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

The future of independent film seems secure. True, independent film has its own following but more and more Indi movies are making their way to mainstream.

Last week, an Indie stirred good buzz at the Golden Globes. Natalie Portman’s performance in Black Swan earned her a Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture. This week, Entertainment Weekly posted their 10 Movies That Changed Hollywood list featuring two Indies: Clerks and The Blair Witch Project. Both movies brought a breath of fresh air.



This is why we can’t have good child care in the USA

By From http://www.odonnellweb.com • Jan 23rd, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

In 1992, my wife was a lead pre-school teacher in Georgia. She made $9.75 an hour. Last week, she was offered a lead teacher’s position from a national chain that you’ve heard of. She was offered $8.50 an hour. 19 years later and the pay for the people we pay to take care of our […]



Catholics and Guns

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jan 23rd, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

There’s an article published by U.S. Catholic that’s been getting a lot of press recently. Entitled “Gun control: Church firmly, quietly opposes firearms for civilians,” this article quotes from the November 2000 United States Conference of C…