Archive for January, 2012

Low-Point Cherry Chocolate Cookies

By Ken Yagelski From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • Jan 31st, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Will you be my Valentine? Treat your sweetie with these delightful cherry chocolate cookies made from 100% goodness! Nothing says lovin’ like cookies from the oven! :) Low-Point Cherry Chocolate CookiesIngredients:- 1 cup butter (I used Imperial stick b…



Blog Updates

By David From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jan 31st, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Blogging about your blog is sort of like setting up mirrors facing each other and standing between them. But, if we’re honest, blogging is pretty much like staring in mirror anyway.

I’ve added some new blog links for you to check out. You can find the…



Be Nice to the Officer!

By Andrew Flusche From http://www.andrewflusche.com • Jan 30th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I write a lot about exercising your rights in traffic stops and how you can refuse things like road-side DWI tests. But does that mean you should be rude to the officer? NO!! Here’s three reasons to always be polite to them, even if you refuse to do what they ask: 1. Law enforcement officers [...]



The Earth, She Moves

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

This evening at 6:39PM central Virginia experienced a 3.2 earthquake. Mild in comparison to the 5.8 quake that hit last August, but still a subtle reminder that we are not the ones in charge.

And Twitter moves almost as fast.

What was really interest…



Low-Point Prosciutto and Mozzarella Bruschetta

By Ken Yagelski From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • Jan 30th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

We had one heck of a lunch today! This amazing bruschetta with sautéed tomatoes and garlic, fresh prosciutto, and mozzarella was thoroughly enjoyed by all! Very easy to make and definitely one worth repeating!Low-Point Prosciutto and Mozzare…



Espresso Oak Aged Yeti

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

Table for Two

I was killing some time in the local beverage store Friday afternoon, looking for some interesting beers to bring home, when I spied Great Divide Espresso Oak Aged Yeti Imperial Stout. Ah, the memories this brewery invokes. There was…



The Dark Ages in 4 Hours

By chrisod From http://www.odonnellweb.com • Jan 29th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

The latest Hardcore History podcast elegantly covers about 500 years of history in four years; from the Fall of Rome in the 476 CE through the general Christianization of the Germanic tribes shortly before the Crusades. Coincidently, my son and I spent about 4 hours in the car driving back and forth to Richmond this [...]



Faulted For Full Pints

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

Not too long ago, I mused on the question “How Much Beer Is Enough?” Some folks measure “too much” by the pint. Apparently, at a pub in the U.K., serving too much beer in a pint can get you fired.

A pub landlord and ­landlady have been ­suspended an…



Verizon FiOS – Remote DVR Access Problems

By Matt From http://blog.yagelski.com/ • Jan 29th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

One of the great things about the Verizon FiOS set-top boxes being IP (Internet Protocol) enabled is that it provides the opportunity for the devices to be securely accessed by remote applications. I find it very convenient to use these apps to se…



Low-Point Cheesy Pepperoni Chicken

By Ken Yagelski From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • Jan 28th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Cheesy mozzarella and pepperoni with chicken? Brilliant! This amazing recipe is a fantastic family pleaser that will have you coming back for more! Enjoy!Low-Point Cheesy Pepperoni ChickenIngredients:- 2 cloves minced garlic- 14 slices pepperoni, chopp…