Archive for February, 2011

American Beer Goes Global

By From http://kybecca.blogspot.com/ • Feb 4th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Here’s a cool article about how American craft beer is starting to get a demand overseas, especially in the UK. That’s great news both from a business and cultural perspective. American brewers have made some distinctly American styles over the years and European brewers, who rely more heavily on tradition, are starting to innovate and are looking to the U.S. for inspiration. The article focuses on California breweries but East Coast breweries, being closer to the European market, have potential for exports too. I could see European demand for beers from Dogfish Head and Bell’s, for example.



Furry Friday!

By From http://sarahiouslyspeaking.com • Feb 4th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, RealEstate.Local

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner!  Why not give the gift of a loving home to an animal in need this year?  Here are three adorable pets up for adoption at the Fredericksburg SPCA.  Meet Bear and Buster!             Bear is 9 years old Golden Retriever/ Austrailian Sheppard mix.  She […]



VA ABC Privatization Efforts Thwarted Again

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Feb 4th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Virginia Governor McDonnell’s efforts to get the State out of the liquor business have been thwarted again. This week bill was killed before even being discussed in committee. The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports:
Legislation to privatize liquor sales w…



The Force is With You – Friday Funny

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Feb 4th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

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Low-Point Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato Orzo Salad

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • Feb 3rd, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Fresh, light, and tasty! This low-point mozzarella and tomato orzo salad is the perfect side dish to your meal. Filling and delicious, it’ll leave you completely satisfied!Low-Point Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato Orzo SaladIngredients:- 2 cups tomatoes, d…



Signs of Impending Spring

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Feb 3rd, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

We’re in the middle of Winter in Virginia. The whole of the month of February is ahead of us, and this month can bring serious Winter weather. But there are signs around us that the Spring weather is approaching.

Some folks look to Punxsutawney P…



Price Just Reduced to $148,500

By From http://fredericksburgrealestateblog.com • Feb 3rd, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, RealEstate.Local

Fredericksburg Real Estate Market – Fredericksburg Homes For Sale 1617 Hartwood Road Price Just Reduced to $148,500



Weekly Mortgage Rates – 2/3/2011

By From http://fredericksburgrealestateblog.com • Feb 3rd, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, RealEstate.Local

Mortgage Rates 30 Year Fixed Rates: 4.75% – APR: 4.975% – Points: 1.750% 15 Year Fixed Rates: 4.125% – APR: 4.395% – Points: 1.000% 5 Year Arm Rates: 3.250% – APR: 3.313% – Points: 1.000% Source: Bank of America Home Loans



What Facebook Thinks of Me

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Feb 3rd, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

No, this isn’t about Facebook’s recent attempt to muzzle the Musings. It’s about the smile I get whenever I look at my Facebook profile page. In the “new” Facebook, the system randomly selects a group of five photos from your account that are meant to …



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By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • Feb 2nd, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

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