Archive for June, 2012

Derecho 2012

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jun 30th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

From Wikipedia: A derecho (Spanish: derecho “right”, pronounced [de???e?t?o?][1]), is a widespread and long-lived, violent convectively induced straight-line windstorm that is associated with a fast-moving band of severe thunderstorms in the…



Pass Me A Beer

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jun 29th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Because I really needed something light-hearted today.

For more laughs, watch the outtakes too.

[ This content originated at Musings Over a Pint ]



Heat contributes to possible severe storms

By From http://stormsrus.blogspot.com/ • Jun 29th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

UPDATE 6:00 pm:  I finally saw someone use the “D” word for this oncoming convective juggernaut:  Derecho.  The models have it reaching the Roanoke Valley between 9 and 10 p.m. this evening.  Batten down the hatches!The Storm Predic…



Not This Day

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jun 29th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

It just seems to fit.

[ This content originated at Musings Over a Pint ]



The Gates of Hell

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jun 28th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

 And I say to thee: That thou art Peter; and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. –Matthew 16:18

So, the Supreme Court has ruled. The highest court in America has confirmed that we will be su…



QOTD: Tyranny

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jun 28th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

“You may call tyranny a mandate or you may call it a tax, but it still is tyranny and invites the same response.” –Mike Vanderboegh

[ This content originated at Musings Over a Pint ]



Growing Up on Gilligan’s Island

By From http://www.odonnellweb.com • Jun 28th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Most of you may know that I graduated from high school on a tiny South Pacific island called Kwajalein. The official Army web site has published a very well done 3 part series on the history, mission, and lifestyle associated with the island. Happy reading! Also, I’m suddenly homesick for island living. Part I Part […]



Virginia DUI Suspension Prohibits Any Engines

By From http://www.andrewflusche.com • Jun 28th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

If your license is suspended due to Virginia DUI / DWI, you will be prohibited from operating any motor vehicle, engine, or train for one year. What exactly does that mean? Video Transcription Hello, my name is Andrew Flusche. I’m a Virginia traffic attorney. Some people are surprised to learn that if you’re convicted of […]



“I thought I was out…”

By From http://blog.mikemorones.com • Jun 27th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local

Unlike Michael Corleone though, I was happy to get pulled back in. Back when I worked at The Free Lance-Star, I had a photoblog going and I was posting regularly, sharing what I saw from assignments and from around the edges. Then I left the paper, took a job on the picture desk at Military […]



Cavalier IDPA Match

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jun 27th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

A few years ago, when I first was getting interested in competitive shooting, the first “local” event I found out about was the monthly IDPA match at the Cavalier Rifle and Pistol Club in Montpelier, VA. But, for whatever reason, I never made it…