Archive for January, 2012

Virginia Brewery Legislation

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jan 26th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

There’s a bill being put forth in the Virginia House of Delegates that could be beneficial to Virginia breweries, and brewery fans. HB 359, sponsored by Delegate Jennifer L. McClellan (D – 71) will provide for brewery-to-brewery sales.

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Starbucks Valentine’s Date

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jan 26th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

A group calling itself the “National Gun Victims Action Council” is calling for a boycott of Starbucks on February 14. The reason? Starbucks chooses to honor the gun laws of the states in which their stores are located.

As is so typical of th…



You CAN Refuse Road-Side DUI / DWI Tests

By From http://www.andrewflusche.com • Jan 26th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Did you know that you CAN legally refuse road-side DUI / DWI tests, such as the walk-and-turn test and the handheld breath test? Those tests can significantly hurt your case at court, and it might help your case if you do refuse to perform them. However, in Virginia, you must do the breath test at […]



Can You Explain Old Convictions in Court?

By From http://www.andrewflusche.com • Jan 25th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

A lot of times people want to explain old convictions when they appear in court for a new offense. Can you? Yes and no. Typical lawyer answer. If you’re in front of a judge for a traffic or misdemeanor case, your driving record and/or criminal history may come into evidence for sentencing. For sentencing purposes, […]



Sierra Nevada – Deal Done

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jan 25th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

We’ve been reporting for awhile that Sierra Nevada Brewing was considering a location in Virginia for an east coast brewery. Even as recent as last month, Virginia was seen as still in the running. Unfortunately, it will not be, according to this press…



Low-Point Breakfast Cups

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • Jan 25th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Enjoy your toast, bacon and eggs all in one cute little low-point cup! 🙂 These very easy-to-make breakfast cups are a fun way to start your day! Enjoy!Low-Point Breakfast CupsIngredients:- 8 slices of whole wheat, whole grain bread- 4 eggs- 1/4 cup 1%…



Low-Point Butter Poached Haddock

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • Jan 24th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Did I say poached in “butter”? No wonder I love this! A wonderful light and mild fish poached in butter and fresh parsley. The taste is magnifico and leftovers, unheard of! Enjoy!Low-Point Butter Poached HaddockIngredients:- 3, 4 oz. Haddock (I bought …



How Much Can I Negotiate?

By From http://sarahiouslyspeaking.com • Jan 24th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, RealEstate.Local

TweetSo, whose market is it anyway?  Is it a buyer’s market?  Or, is it a seller’s market?  I’ve been saying it for 4 years now, it’s neither.  It’s a bank’s market.  This is not to say that banks are coming out rosy in real estate transactions.  Many banks are still losing money on individual transactions., even […]



Do It For The Children

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jan 24th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Events

As noted previously, our son’s school held their annual dinner and auction fundraiser this weekend. At our previous school, each year we donated a craft beer and food tasting event to the cause. Now that he’s moved on to high school, we agreed to do th…



CCW iPhone Reference

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jan 23rd, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Legislation to make concealed carry permits nationally recognized between the states as been in the news of late. One push behind the proposals is to lessen the confusion and untangle the myriad of gun laws that states enact in ignorance of the U.S. …