Jay Matthews, the education writer for The Washington Post, published his rankings of DC area schools. Fredericksburg area schools are at the bottom of the list. However, the rankings really only measure the number of college level tests given, and the…
Rarely is a book title as perfectly descriptive as this one. The book is exactly as advertised. Written by retired Notre Dame Professor Jay Dolan, it does read like a textbook. It’s not a book that you will sit down and devour in big chunks. It is a bo…
I exited the office early today and took in a couple of hours of sun and baseball with the Red Sox and Nationals. The Red Sox won, not that it matters in a Spring Training game. I left in the bottom of the 7th when both teams on the field were mostly guys who will […]
I ran across this article describing some interesting Xbox 360 controller modifications. Replacing the controller buttons with ammo brass is apparently a popular thing to do. The author refers to the replacement buttons as “bullets.” I doubt that using…
Many people who get a Virginia reckless driving ticket are confused by the charge. What exactly is reckless driving. Is reckless driving a misdemeanor? YES! If you’ve been charged with Virginia reckless driving, you need to understand first and foremost that it’s a misdemeanor. It’s not even a low-level misdemeanor. It’s a class 1 misdemeanor, […]
Cleveland Indians pitcher Chris Ray will soon open a craft brewery in Ashland, Virginia. Herald-Progress.com reports on the new venture.
Residents of Ashland and Hanover County appreciate a good beer.
The ubiquitous “golden beverage” i…
Yum! Great for an appetizer, lunch, or dinner — this Avocado Chicken Salad tastes amazing on a bed of lettuce or with Tostitos tortilla chips! Ideal for a delicious and healthy lunch to take to work as well!Low-Point Avocado Chicken SaladIngredients:-…
Agents of the Virginia State Police and the Alcohol Beverage Control Board swooped conducted raids in Franklin, Pittsylvania and Carroll Counties in search of moonshine operations. WDBJ7.com reports that the agents found and destroyed 25 inactiv…
