Archive for February, 2010

Whew! So far so good…just windy!

By Chris White From http://fburg-weather.blogspot.com/ • Feb 25th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I’ve been keeping an eye on the current storm for more than altruistic reasons as I had to travel back home this morning via Reagan National Airport. I was hoping the models were right that showed the major nor’easter staying well off to our east, and …



Ink in the Civil War

By Carolyn From http://thehouseoncarolinestreet.blogspot.com/ • Feb 25th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I went to the Virginia Historical Society library today to look at a fragmentary diary kept by Betty Herndon Maury’s sister-in-law, Susan Crutchfield Maury. The library’s record for this diary says it was written in 1864. By chance, I had read the foll…



Film Screening: Garbage Dreams & Dirt

By Ian Soper From http://rifilmfestival.com • Feb 25th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Events

Get dirty with RIFF Saturday night as we screen two documentaries focusing on the environment.
Come join us for the opening of our 2010 season with the following films:
Garbage Dreams follows three boys born into the trash trade in Cairo, Egypt. This film shows a culture at a crossroads and weaves personal fears, family tensions, [...]



New Flash: A Killer Whale kills somebody

By COD From http://www.odonnellweb.com • Feb 25th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I took this picture back in November on our trip to FL. I think it is Dawn Brancheau, the women that was killed by an Orca at Sea World yesterday. My caption is definitely less funny now than it was 3 months ago – but I have this thing about not changing history so I’m [...]



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By WordPress Blogging Tools and SEO tips for Online Entrepreneurs From http://www.DaliBurgado.com • Feb 25th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local



Pretend Christians

By COD From http://www.odonnellweb.com • Feb 24th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

In Texas, you have to pretend you are Christian if you want your neighbors to allow their children to play with your children.
But remember, it’s free thinking liberals that are intolerant.



Holy Brew Founders Featured in Loudoun Independant Newspaper

By David From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Feb 24th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Holy Brew founders Scott Kasper and Warren Brown were featured in a video interview and accompanying article in the Loudoun Independant newspaper. Holy Brew is based in Loudoun County, VA and their two beers are available throughout Virginia. Currently…



January 2010 Market Statistics

By Sarah Stelmok From http://sarahiouslyspeaking.com • Feb 24th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, RealEstate.Local

Fredericksburg City:

76 days on market – this is 121 days less than in January 2009
Sellers received, on average, 93.32% of their list price when the home sold
There is 13.1 months of inventory on the market
12 homes sold in January 2010 – this is 2 less than in January 2009
The most popular price range was $250,000-$349,999.   
The median sold price was $257,500, compared to $217,500 in January 2009
Financing Terms:  Conventional – 5, [...]



Virginia – all for guns and guns for all

By COD From http://www.odonnellweb.com • Feb 23rd, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

With a new Republican governor in office the legislative body in VA didn’t waste any time paying back the NRA for all their help getting him into office in the first place. It’s funny how anti-government Republicans get all in favor of government activism when they are in charge.
Let’s take a look at the new [...]



World Beer Festival Coming to Richmond

By David From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Feb 23rd, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Events

After being postponed last year, the World Beer Festival is coming to Richmond, VA on Saturday, June 12, 2010. All About Beer magazine sent the following press release.The World Beer Festival Coming to RichmondPresented by local charity, FETCH a Cure, …