Archive for November, 2011

2 month update on Operation De-Googleize

By From http://www.odonnellweb.com • Nov 8th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

60 days of having less Google in my life, and somehow, my life doesn’t feel empty of less fulfilling at all. Huh. I’m a raving fan of Duck Duck Go. I strongly encourage both my readers to give it a try. I don’t miss Google search at all. As mentioned in the last update, I […]



Low-Point Creamy Cannoli Parfait

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • Nov 8th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Did you know by enjoying a regular cannoli pastry, you are consuming anywhere from 10 to 17 (or more) points? But they’re soooo good! That’s why I had to create something very similar for just a little over 5 points! Indulge in this sweet and creamy ca…



End of the 2011 Virginia storm chase season?

By From http://stormsrus.blogspot.com/ • Nov 8th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Maybe….and then again maybe not. The GFS model is now indicating some CAPE in central and northern Virginia for next Wednesday afternoon (11/16) as a front approaches, accompanied by negative LI’s and some decent wind shear. Admittedly this is a lo…



November USPSA Match

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Nov 8th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

This past Sunday was the monthly USPSA match held by Fredericksburg Practical Shooters. Although the day started out very cool, it turned into a beautiful, crisp fall day. A perfect day for being outside! As tyhe did last month, the match staff made us…



No Booze Ads For Students

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

WRIC is reporting on a ruling by the Virginia Supreme Court that stems from a 2006 lawsuit by Virginia Tech and the University of Virginia student newspapers. The papers claimed that a regulation against alcohol ads in student publications didn’t apply…



Government-Hating Nutzies

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

That’s how the editors of the local rag, The Free Lance-Star, describe the opponents of Senator Edd Houck. It was no surprise that the left-leaning paper would throw its endorsement to liberal Senator’s reelection campaign. What was a surprise was the …



Time Change

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

Did you remember to change your clocks?

Courtesy of Rhymes With Orange.
[ Original content posted at http://www.musingsoverapint.com ]



60 day update on operation de-Googlize my life

By From http://odonnellweb.com/pelican/ • Nov 5th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

60 days of having less Google in my life, and somehow, my life doesn’t feel empty of less fulfilling at all. Huh.
I’m a raving fan of Duck Duck Go. I strongly encourage both my readers to give it a try. I don’t miss Google search at all.
As mentioned i…



Madonna and Child in a Two Hour Parking Zone

By From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • Nov 5th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local

“The artist is a receptacle for emotions that come from all over the place: from the sky, from the earth, from a scrap of paper, from a passing shape, from a spider’s web.”
Pablo Picasso

Street painting was first recorded in Italy in the 16th Century…



Madonna and Child in a Two Hour Parking Zone

By From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • Nov 5th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local

“The artist is a receptacle for emotions that come from all over the place: from the sky, from the earth, from a scrap of paper, from a passing shape, from a spider’s web.” Pablo PicassoStreet painting was first recorded in Italy in the 16th Century.&n…