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  • Man Ride In The Works

    I am planning on making a "man ride" either this weekend or next.  Probably this one (3 and 4 October).  Short notice mad dash. Skyline Drive run; 250 miles on Saturday, camping at Big Meadow Campground, then 250 miles on Sunday back home.  Interstate to and from Skyline. Once [...] [...]
    Posted: September 28, 2009, 11:11pm EDT
    by Scott
  • Westboro Baptist Church (Hate Mongers) Win Court Battle

    Number of comments: 4
    As much as I can’t stand these excuses for humans, I have to agree with the decision.  Anyone who reads their crap is sure to understand the message is just that…  CRAP Fred Phelps and the Westboro Baptist Church, best known for their practice of protesting at funerals of soldiers [...]
    Posted: September 26, 2009, 11:59am EDT
    by Scott
  • The evil deer and the rancher

    If this is true, it is very educational.  If it is not, it still has the potential for being educati9onal and is at minimum entertaining.  Read on about the evil deer… I had this idea that I was going to rope a deer, put it in a stall, feed it up [...]
    Posted: September 25, 2009, 11:19pm EDT
    by Scott
  • What did he say?

    Ok.  I have to agree.  This is pure gibberish. The question before me is whether I support the Democratic candidate’s position in addressing these issues. I have not thus far in the progress of the campaign, and as aforesaid refrain from so doing. Douglas Wilder concerning his support for Creigh Deeds. [...]
    Posted: September 25, 2009, 12:20pm EDT
    by Scott
  • Fraternal Order of Police Endorses Bob McDonnell

    Roughly 8000 members; 50 lodges across Virginia -In Just Last Month McDonnell Endorsed by: The Virginia Farm Bureau Federation; Virginia Realtors; Virginia Credit Unions; National Federation of Independent Business; National Rifle Association; Fairfax Chamber of Commerce NOVABizPAC; Fraternal Order of Police- RICHMOND- Bob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial nominee and former Attorney General of [...]
    Posted: September 24, 2009, 5:12pm EDT
    by Scott
  • Fraternal Order of Police endorses Ken Cuccinelli for Attorney General

    Number of comments: 1
    Cuccinelli receives single most important endorsement in Attorney General’s race Richmond, VA. – Today, Senator Ken Cuccinelli announced his endorsement for Attorney General by the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) the Commonwealth of Virginia’s largest law enforcement group. The announcement was made during a morning press conference in Richmond. “Ken [...]
    Posted: September 24, 2009, 1:06pm EDT
    by Scott
  • Complete embarrassment to the criminal justice system

    Video: http://abcnews.go.com/video/playerIndex?id=8622270 Article:  http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/arizona-couple-suing-bathtime-photos-prompt-wal-mart/story?id=8624533 The Peoria, Ariz., couple had their home searched by police and worse, their children — then ages 18 months, 4 and 5 — were taken from them for more than month. Their names were placed on a sex offender registry for a time, and Lisa Demaree was suspended [...]
    Posted: September 23, 2009, 6:13pm EDT
    by Scott
  • Heads roll. Or at least one did

    Number of comments: 2
    Mistakes happen.  Right? At least one state employee has been fired and others have been disciplined in connection with the July shutdown of the westbound Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel after a water main failure went undetected for many hours, according a source close to the state Department of Transportation.  -=SOURCE=- Someone has [...]
    Posted: September 22, 2009, 9:04pm EDT
    by Scott
  • Iron Shields of Virginia "Ride With Kyle" Event Photos

    Posted: September 21, 2009, 11:36am EDT
    by Scott
  • Another aggravation… Virginia State Inspections

    Number of comments: 4
    Virginia has required yearly motor  vehicle inspections for at least as long as I have lived here (nearly 30 years).  And for that length of time, I have always despised them. When I first started driving in Florida, there were inspections there as well.  The did away with them before I [...]
    Posted: September 04, 2009, 8:26am EDT
    by Scott
  • Gun control…

    Found this on Facebook yesterday.  Thought is was an outstanding statement. Those of you how are anti-gun should show this to your mothers, daughters and wives and ask them what they think… Gun Control:  The theory that a woman found dead in an alley, raped and strangled with her own pantyhose, is [...]
    Posted: September 02, 2009, 7:12am EDT
    by Scott
  • Keep it up Chesapeake…

    I already don’t use 168 to go south into NC. Drivers on Dominion Boulevard could pay tolls as high as $2.50 per trip under a proposal announced Tuesday to widen the road and replace the Steel Bridge.  -=SOURCE=- And when the Jordan Bridge gets rebuilt with it’s $2.00 toll, each way, [...]
    Posted: September 01, 2009, 7:24pm EDT
    by Scott
  • Carelessnes or strategic incompetence?

    Please note, that as of this evening, a CAPTCHA script has been added too the page. I should have grabbed a screen shot earlier before they installed it. It would appear that the Democrats have a security flaw in their website.  The design person(s) were either careless and didn’t include any [...]
    Posted: August 31, 2009, 10:16pm EDT
    by Scott
  • Rest in peace Senator Kennedy – or not

    I will never take joy in another man’s death. I feel for the family of Senator Kennedy, and his friends. But I do not have to mourn. And I won’t. As far as I am concerned, he is a murderer who got away with it, because of his family name. So now, rest [...]
    Posted: August 26, 2009, 9:25pm EDT
    by Scott
  • Barbara Ciara may need to re-think her position (WTKR)

    Number of comments: 3
    I’m neither a lawyer, or an expert. But… If Barbara Ciara would have laid her hands on me the way she did this guy, and stop them from leaving by standing in the door, I would charge her with 2 felonies. Assault on police and abduction. Brought the circumstances before [...]
    Posted: August 20, 2009, 8:26pm EDT
    by Scott
  • BLUE THUNDER – September 12th, 2009 – Baltimore Maryland

    Posted: August 20, 2009, 6:44am EDT
    by Scott
  • This is just comical…

    Number of comments: 1
    This was just comical to read. [...]
    Posted: August 14, 2009, 7:05am EDT
    by Scott
  • Can this woman answer a question?

    Posted: August 14, 2009, 6:41am EDT
    by Scott
  • Thank you Hardee’s #2803 in Portsmouth

    Number of comments: 5
    My recent letter to Hardee’s at 801 London Blvd in Portsmouth.  The store is owned by Boddie-Noelle Enterprises. (Their website seems to be reacting rather slow as well.) Wow.  This particular store has hit rock bottom and has started digging.  I have visited this drive thru three times this summer and [...]
    Posted: August 12, 2009, 1:19pm EDT
    by Scott
  • This is just plain scary…

    Posted: August 07, 2009, 9:03am EDT
    by Scott
  • PilotOnline – How NOT to win subscribers

    Number of comments: 3
    Back in the last few days of July, the PilotOnline started running ads for an IMAX Show at the Virginia Aquarium.  These ads would pop down on your computer screen completely blocking anything on the screen until they were sucked back up into the header.  They are very annoying. I made [...]
    Posted: August 06, 2009, 10:53pm EDT
    by Scott
  • Why do I seem to get them?

    This week has been a strange one.  I received an email from someone who absolutely DOES wear “tin foil hats” and truly believes…  Well, lets just say at least Mel Gibson was right in his movie. Just a few moments ago, I am sitting in my car behind the court complex.  [...]
    Posted: August 06, 2009, 4:13pm EDT
    by Scott
  • Twitter and Facebook are in #FAIL mode…

    Number of comments: 1
    UPDATE:  Twitter being attacked…  http://www.cnbc.com/id/32315027   Simultaneously?  I’ve been getting network fail errors all morning on Facebook and Twitter just doesn’t seem to be there. Things that make you go hmmm… Could it be the servers are getting bogged down with Obamamatons spying on us Replublitarians?  You know, the church going, gun toting, “Don’t [...]
    Posted: August 06, 2009, 11:34am EDT
    by Scott
  • Email Spam? NO WAY

    So I am reading my email and I get a message from my System Administrator.  Wow…  I’m impressed that the Cox Cable System Administrator is taking the time to email me and let me know my INBOX has exceeded it’s limit.  Well here is the email: E-mail UserYou mailbox has exceeded [...]
    Posted: August 05, 2009, 10:38pm EDT
    by Scott
  • So is the Obamanation paranoid?

    I believe they are. Big brother is watching and taking names.  Collecting your email, chat messages, maybe even text messages.  If you are a conservative, libertarian, former military, police, gun owner, Bob Barr or Ron Paul supporter, read certain blogs, write letters to the editor or are other wise “known” to [...]
    Posted: August 05, 2009, 9:28pm EDT
    by Scott
  • Someone please help me understand…

    Number of comments: 1
    Of.  If two people of different racial backgrounds sit in the same schools for the requisite 12 years.  Have the same courses of instruction and meet the same criteria for graduating (that graduation criteria is another post altogether) and in fact do graduate, how can a written test given to [...]
    Posted: July 24, 2009, 6:52am EDT
    by Scott
  • Benefit Ride for F/Sgt Lesa Roakes – August 29th

    Subject: Motorcycle Ride Planned for F/Sgt. Lesa Roakes VSPA Members: Myself and several local individuals in the Amherst area are planing a motorcycle fund raising ride for Lesa Roakes (VSP F/Sgt., Area 18) to help her offset the costs of her ongoing treatment, (she’s battling cancer).  On August 29, 2009 from 1:00 [...]
    Posted: July 23, 2009, 9:36am EDT
    by Scott
  • RIDE FOR YOUR HEART – Official Iron Shields Event

    NOTE:  THIS MY BE AN ESCORTED RIDE AFTER ALL.  IN WHICH CASE THE MAPPED RIDE PLAN BELOW IS NOT APPLICABLE!!! Ok Folks…  This is far enough out I think we can do this as an organized club event.  I would like to get a head count just so we have an [...]
    Posted: July 20, 2009, 10:51am EDT
    by Scott
  • Fundraiser for David Spisak Jr TODAY

    Title: Fundraiser for David Spisak Jr Location: Burtons Grill – 741 First Colonial Road, Virginia Beach, Va Description: Fundraiser at Burtons Grill this Thursday for 2 yr old David Spisak Jr. who was diagnosed with leukemia on May 26th of this year.  StoneCrusher the monster truck will be there and we have [...]
    Posted: July 16, 2009, 10:58am EDT
    by Scott
  • Pamplin Volunteer Fire Dept & EMS Annual Poker Run

    Title: Pamplin Volunteer Fire Dept & EMS Annual Poker RunLocation: Pamplin Volunteer Fire Department – 2394 Pamplin Rd, Pamplin VaLink out: Click hereDescription: The poker run starts at the Pamplin Volunteer Fire Department, 2394 Pamplin Road in Pamplin. The first bike goes out at 9:00 am and the last bike [...]
    Posted: July 16, 2009, 10:39am EDT
    by Scott
  • Rolling Thunder – Christmas in July

    Title: Rolling Thunder – Christmas in JulyLocation: Bayside Harley Davidson – 2011 Frederick Blvd, Portsmouth VaDescription: On Sunday, July 19th, beginning at 11:30 am, the Rolling Thunder Christmas in July parade of motorcycles will be leaving Bayside Harley Davidson, heading south on Frederick Blvd, turning eastbound on Portsmouth Blvd, turning [...]
    Posted: July 16, 2009, 10:38am EDT
    by Scott
  • Ride for Your Heart

    Title: Ride for Your HeartLocation: Virginia Beach General Hospital – 1060 First Colonial Rd, Virginia Beach.qDescription: Sponsored by Sentara Heart Hospital The ride will begin at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, 1060 First Colonial Road, in Virginia Beach. Registration will be held from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. The fee for [...]
    Posted: July 16, 2009, 9:58am EDT
    by Scott
  • Special Olympics Poker Run

    Title: Special Olympics Poker Run Location: Staff Development – 1900 River Road West – Crozier, Virginia Description: Sponsored by Academy for Staff Development The poker run starts at Academy for Staff Development, 1900 River Road West in Crozier. Registration will be from 8:30 am to 10:00 am. The fee for the ride is [...]
    Posted: July 16, 2009, 9:40am EDT
    by Scott
  • Charity Ride For 3 Year Old Burn Victim

    Title: Charity Ride For 3 Year Old Burn Victim Location: Briarfield Park, Hampton, VirginiaLink out: Click hereDescription: The ride starts at 9:00 am in Briarfield Park in Hampton. The ride fee is $10.00 for the rider and $5.00 for a passenger. The 70 mile ride will end with raffles and [...]
    Posted: July 16, 2009, 6:47am EDT
    by Scott
  • 10000 Twitter Updates

    At some point last week, I came to the realization what I was fast approaching 10000 Twitter updates on my account.  10000, 140 character or less comments, statements and questions about whatever struck my fancy. I was counting them down from about 85 or so.  Each time I authored an update, [...]
    Posted: July 15, 2009, 11:05pm EDT
    by Scott
  • Deer and idiots on the road -78

    I learned something and I have a word of advice for some other folks. What I learned.  I learned that no matter how careful, cautious and observant you are when riding a motorcycle, some things are just out of your control. While on our ride today, we were going down a back [...]
    Posted: July 11, 2009, 11:15pm EDT
    by Scott
  • 3600+/- Mile Bike Trip?

    Well not this year…  View Larger Map Check out the rally information here. [...]
    Posted: July 07, 2009, 11:42am EDT
    by Scott
  • Two too dumb to be criminals

    Number of comments: 2
    Sometimes one may feel sorry for criminals. And in this case I do.  Not because of their upbringing.  Or any of the normal reasons one might feel sorry for a kid gone bad.  I feel sorry for them because they are obviously too stupid to even be good petty criminals.  [...]
    Posted: July 01, 2009, 9:29pm EDT
    by Scott
  • Hooters offers Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

    Number of comments: 1
    Law Enforcement Appreciation Day SATURDAY AUGUST 29, 2009 801 Battlefield Blvd, Chesapeake, Va 23320 ‘Patio Party’ 12pm to 8pm “Thank you to all the Women and Men that protect us each day.” ‘Chesapeake, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Suffolk, Portsmouth, [...] [...]
    Posted: July 01, 2009, 11:57am EDT
    by Scott
  • Where is Kenneth Chandler?

    On June 20th, this article in the PilotOnline referred to Ms. Betty Burrell is the Acting City Manager for the City of Portsmouth. News to me. I didn’t know the Portsmouth City Manager Kenneth Chandler was out of the office. I’ve heard all sorts of rumors, from he had surgery on his [...]
    Posted: June 30, 2009, 11:04pm EDT
    by Scott
  • July General Membership Meeting – Iron Shields of Virginia L.E.M.C.

    Number of comments: 1
    Our next meeting is July 6th at the Virginia Beach FOP on S. Birdneck Road. 7PM – Board of Directors meeting is at the same location at 6PM. GET THE WORD OUT!!! We must have your application at this meeting for you to be considered a CHARTER MEMBER. Let folks know [...]
    Posted: June 29, 2009, 11:06pm EDT
    by Scott
  • I set off some firestorms this week

    Number of comments: 7
    Well, apparently I’ve set off a few firestorms this week with my comments about the death of Michael Jackson.  On Facebook and Twitter, I have appeared to  minimize his death, mainly in light of some other deaths that have occurred recently. Michael Jackson was an incredible performer.  An artist in his [...]
    Posted: June 27, 2009, 7:18am EDT
    by Scott
  • Test Post Using Drivel

    Number of comments: 2
    Drivel is a blogging client designed for the GNome desktop (Linux, Ubuntu). I have a couple of Linux boxes laying around and I am looking for a good blogging client to use with them. This is a test entry. [...]
    Posted: June 23, 2009, 12:18pm EDT
    by Scott
  • Change you can believe in!

    H/T: Jim @ Virginia Virtucon [...]
    Posted: June 22, 2009, 4:14pm EDT
    by Scott
  • I’m NO FAN of the ACLU… but…

    Number of comments: 1
    There is some amount of satisfaction seeing this situation being litigated. The American Civil Liberties Union may have just earned itself a few more Republican admirers. Announcing a lawsuit against the Transportation Security Administration for the “illegal” detention of the Campaign for Liberty’s treasurer in April at a St. Louis airport, the [...]
    Posted: June 19, 2009, 12:04pm EDT
    by Scott
  • Wow! Pilotonline doing something right!

    I don’t get a chance to pat Pilotonline on the back too often but every now and then they do something right. Recently, they added some enhancements to the user experience by fortifying the comments sections on various articles. PilotOnline.com and HamptonRoads.com readers have yet another way to control comments they see [...]
    Posted: June 18, 2009, 10:09pm EDT
    by Scott
  • PETA? Are you guys on crack?

    Number of comments: 1
    Maybe someone (Norfolk PD???) needs to initiate an investigation at PETA Headquarters in Norfolk, Va. Because it is clear to me, that short of some sort of mental disorder, these folks must be smoking crack. Two stories in two days in the PilotOnline: Story One: PETA wishes Obama hadn’t swatted that [...]
    Posted: June 18, 2009, 6:31pm EDT
    by Scott
  • Insanity in Portland Maine

    Number of comments: 1
    Apparently, a student in Portland, Maine’s Bonny Eagle High School blew a kiss to his mother and was denied his diploma. PORTLAND, Maine – A Maine high school senior says he was denied his diploma because he bowed during graduation and blew a kiss to his mother.  -=SOURCE=- This is almost as [...]
    Posted: June 18, 2009, 9:03am EDT
    by Scott
  • Benefit for wounded Chesapeake Police Officer

    I would love to see the Iron Shields of Virginia, L.E.M.C., Blue Knights, Believers’ Bikers, Patriot Guard Riders and any other biker group who values the sacrifice made by this hero show up and break some bread and help someone.  This officer, along with Deputy Lokie Flythe of the Portsmouth [...]
    Posted: June 18, 2009, 8:55am EDT
    by Scott
  • B.A.C.A. – Bikers Against Child Abuse

    Number of comments: 2
    I received an interesting email today from an online acquaintance.  He had been approached about B.A.C.A. and posting some promotional material on his website.  He wanted to make sure they were on the up and up.  Good idea.  I’m glad he asked. From both a biker perspective and a police officer [...]
    Posted: June 17, 2009, 3:30pm EDT
    by Scott
  • United Socialist States of America – Fears realized

    Number of comments: 2
    I can not be the only one who sees this.  Is everyone else just sitting back and content to watch? Obama and his minions are trying to take the government and completely take over America.  And it needs to stop.  And no, I don’t feel like I’m exaggerating. When I was a [...]
    Posted: June 16, 2009, 2:29pm EDT
    by Scott
  • So what’s up at Western Branch High School?

    Number of comments: 2
    I don’t know what’s going on at Western Branch High School but this seems a bit odd.  Granted, it’s only two employees but… Police stopped Lance Trevor Eley near his home, in the 4500 block of High St. W., about 5:15 a.m. May 23, according to Det. John Doyle, a police [...]
    Posted: June 14, 2009, 6:21pm EDT
    by Scott
  • Legislators want to control television now…

    Ok.  So that’s not really news.  We’ve all heard about the “Fairness Doctrine”. But this is a little too much. New York State Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb, a Republican, is calling on the CEO of CBS to fire David Letterman for crude comments he made about Sarah Palin and her daughter.  [...]
    Posted: June 13, 2009, 2:55pm EDT
    by Scott
  • Letterman and Imus

    Number of comments: 1
    Ok. I don’t understand this at all. Imus gets fired for his comments about Rutgers University women being nappy headed hoes. Tacky yes. Letterman on the other hand makes jokes about the rape of a 14 year old girl in Yankee Stadium and he gets… A CONTRACT EXTENSION? Come on now. H/T: Bearing Drift [...]
    Posted: June 12, 2009, 11:25am EDT
    by Scott
  • Graduation Day for Paige

    Number of comments: 1
    Today is graduation day for Paige, our oldest daughter. I wasn’t sure how I was going to feel but it is with incredible mixed emotions.  I am excited for her, starting a new phase of her life, a great accomplishment in graduating. And of course, my little girl is growing up. Paige, I [...]
    Posted: June 12, 2009, 8:29am EDT
    by Scott
  • Palin Perfect Response

    After the perverted Letterman joked about Governor Palin’s daughter being raped in Yankee Stadium and the subsequent outrage, he made a non-apology on his show and invited her to the show. Governor Palin’s response?  Perfect: “The Palins have no intention of providing a rating’s boost for David Letterman by appearing on his [...]
    Posted: June 11, 2009, 7:24pm EDT
    by Scott
  • Dead Tree Media – The Virginian-Pilot gets desperate

    It would appear that The Virginian-Pilot is getting desperate to sell their paper product. Beginning Monday, June 8, Kerry Dougherty and Mike Gruss will concentrate their online work on their PilotOnline.com blogs. And you’ll now find their columns only in The Virginian-Pilot.  -=SOURCE=- They have taken their “A” List columnists, Kerry Dougherty [...]
    Posted: June 11, 2009, 3:53pm EDT
    by Scott
  • My Congressman, J. Randy Forbes

    Number of comments: 7
    J. Randy Forbes does it RIGHT! [...]
    Posted: June 11, 2009, 12:09pm EDT
    by Scott
  • John Ziegler burns Contessa Brewer to the ground. LOL

    Ok.  Watch this.  it’s 4 minutes and 48 seconds long. Mr. Zeigler clearly fires the first shot.  LOL Ms. Brewer is completely thrown off balance and loses control of the interview. Wow…  the last 5 seconds is hilarious. You can go to http://howobamagotelected.com for more. Governor Palin’s response for Letterman: “Laughter incited by sexually perverted [...]
    Posted: June 11, 2009, 11:18am EDT
    by Scott
  • Are our judges getting tired of it?

    I am not sure if that is the case or not.  But if you can take two different cases and a macro view of them, it may appear to be so. On November 20th, 2007, illegal alien Alfredo Ramos was sentenced to 40 years (16 suspended) for killing 2 Virginia Beach [...]
    Posted: June 10, 2009, 6:22pm EDT
    by Scott
  • Government Employees Reactions to FOIA

    Number of comments: 2
    I am often amazed at people’s reactions to things. The good, the bad and the ugly.  And don’t think for a minute that I am leaving myself out of the “people” category.  I find myself reacting to various situations in ways that surprise me.  Sometimes good, sometimes not so much. One of [...]
    Posted: June 09, 2009, 12:25pm EDT
    by Scott
  • Do people REALLY fall for this stuff?

    Just for fun…  I browse through my SPAM BIN on my Gmail accounts.  And of course, find out that I am a multi-millionaire via numerous sources, mostly outside the United States. And of course the emails requiesting I log into my bank account because their computers are screwd up. Do people REALLY [...]
    Posted: June 02, 2009, 9:48pm EDT
    by Scott
  • Government orders couple to quit holding Bible Study in their home…

    UPDATE: This may just shape up to be a great constitutional fight.  I would love to hear opinions on both sides of this situation. Attorney Dean Broyles of The Western Center For Law & Policy was shocked with what happened to the pastor and his wife. Broyles said, “The county asked, ‘Do [...]
    Posted: May 29, 2009, 9:41pm EDT
    by Scott
  • Latest Kindred Healthcare Press Release on the Mansfield Flag Debacle

    Number of comments: 8
    Well, you can take it or leave it.  I’m leaving it personally. KINDRED HEALTHCARE SUPPORTS THE FLAG AND THE SACRIFICES IT REPRESENTS LOUISVILLE, Ky. (May 27, 2009) – Kindred Healthcare (NYSE: KND) is proud of its history of supporting our employees and their families who have served our country through military service. [...]
    Posted: May 28, 2009, 2:22pm EDT
    by Scott
  • Several VERY worthwhile events this weekend…

    There are several very worthwhile events coming up this weekend. Tonight (Thursday May 28th) at Thumper’s Olde Towne Bar and Grille – 6:30PM until – Chesapeake Bay Police Motorcycle Rodeo "Meet and Greet".  Meet and greet the competitors and organizers of the Chesapeake Bay Police Motorcycle Rodeo.  Location:  600 Court Street, [...]
    Posted: May 28, 2009, 7:31am EDT
    by Scott
  • American Flag Offensive at Kindred Hospital – Mansfield UNPATRIOTIC

    Number of comments: 25
    UPDATE:  New video and information on the source website for TXA 11 in Texas.  Worth the read and the watch on the videos. I couldn’t believe this when I read it.  Had to read it again and again: For one Arlington woman, the answer was “no” after she hung an American flag [...]
    Posted: May 27, 2009, 11:54am EDT
    by Scott
  • I have NO respect for Obama. None.

    Number of comments: 1
    I can’t stand this man.  It takes everything that I am to pray for him.  I am hoping God will change my heart. But so far…  nothing. I don’t respect him.  And I don’t like him. He snubs a bunch of kids coming to the White House for a tour.  And he [...]
    Posted: May 23, 2009, 4:25pm EDT
    by Scott
  • What are your plans to honor our fallen heroes? - Memorial Day 2009

    Number of comments: 1
    Do you have specific plans for this weekend?  Something you are going to do to honor our fallen heroes? I hear people express concerns over BBQs and parties and stuff.  They sometimes find it distasteful to be “having fun” on a day or weekend set aside to honor our military members [...]
    Posted: May 23, 2009, 8:02am EDT
    by Scott
  • War Fighter in Pink Boxers

    I read, with some amount of joy, this story about a soldier fighting the Taliban in his pink “I LOVE NY” boxers and flip flops. (Photograph by David Guttenfelder). I am reminded of a story of a war fighter in Desert Storm named Howard Johnson.  I can’t find anything on the [...]
    Posted: May 22, 2009, 7:59pm EDT
    by Scott
  • Are you listed on BlogNetNews.com???

    Are you listed on BlogNetNews.com/HamptonRoads? If not drop an email to hreditor@blognetnews.com with: Blog Title Blog URL Blog Feed URL Blog Location (must be Hampton Roads) When you started it. Simple as that!                 [...]
    Posted: May 22, 2009, 1:42pm EDT
    by Scott
  • Holy COW!!! This kid is GOOD!

    This kid has to be hitting nearly 350 BPM on these buckets.  AWESOME!                   [...]
    Posted: May 22, 2009, 12:21pm EDT
    by Scott
  • Virginian-Pilot - Why do they

    Why oh WHY does the Virginian-Pilot insist on running piece after piece after piece of the same subject for nearly a week? The criminal who was let out of jail by mistake and murdered a woman.  It has remained on the front page, moving between the “above the fold” status as [...]
    Posted: May 22, 2009, 7:00am EDT
    by Scott
  • Good music… GREAT Bike ride…

    Watch this guy…                   [...]
    Posted: May 19, 2009, 1:24pm EDT
    by Scott
  • Ok. I changed my mind.

    Number of comments: 5
    Here’s what happened.  I forgot to remove the AUTORENEW from my account.  So I have the domain for another year along with hosting. With that in mind, I am going to keep it rolling.  But change. As you can see, there is a change in the theme.  Simple, easy.  No ads, not [...]
    Posted: May 18, 2009, 10:10pm EDT
    by Scott
  • Scott’s Morning Brew Is Shutting Down

    Number of comments: 7
    With many other obligations and wanting to spend less time in front of a computer, I have decided to shut Scott’s Morning Brew down. I have created an archive of the posts at http://scottsmb.wordpress.com. It is doubtful any future posts will be added. Thanks for all the support and readership over the last [...]
    Posted: May 03, 2009, 12:32pm EDT
    by Scott
  • New Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club formed today in Virginia Beach

    In Virginia Beach at a local motorcycle restaurant a new law enforcement only motorcycle club was formed. The club, Iron Shields of Virginia, LEMC, Inc was the idea of Virginia Beach Police Detective Paul Graziano. After months of communication with the club’s home chapter in New York, and a trip to New [...]
    Posted: April 19, 2009, 6:36pm EDT
    by Scott
  • Evil Children and Southwest Airlines

    Number of comments: 1
    Let me say that Southwest Airlines is the only airline I will fly.  All others pale in comparison to the customer service and the generally “fun” attitude of most of the employees.  (Like the “Shift Happens” when discussing the overhead storage compartments.) To the customer service representative in Jacksonville, on the [...]
    Posted: April 18, 2009, 9:02pm EDT
    by Scott
  • 2 years ago today - Virginia Tech

    Number of comments: 1
    For one day a year, everyone is a Hokie. Virginia Tech – We will never forget.                 [...]
    Posted: April 16, 2009, 9:12am EDT
    by Scott
  • Pilot Online excels at questions for the mindless

    Ok.  The online arm of the Virginian-Pilot has out done itself this time.  With one of the most idiotic poll questions I think I have ever seen online. Screenshot: Well, Pilot Online.  No.  They should continue to use as much out of date data as possible just so they can screw [...]
    Posted: April 12, 2009, 8:37pm EDT
    by Scott
  • When electeds intervene…

    Number of comments: 8
    Recent events in Portsmouth have caused me some amount of concern. A police officer developed a case that he felt warranted charges against 3 Department of Social Services personnel and a private citizen effectively charging them with “elder abuse”. The officer felt the care that was being provided by a volunteer caretaker [...]
    Posted: April 07, 2009, 5:52pm EDT
    by Scott
  • Incident at St. Louis International Airport TSA Responds

    This is TSA’s reaction to the incident at Lambert St. Louis Airport: At approximately 6:50 p.m. on March 29, 2009, a metal box alarmed the X-ray machine at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, triggering the need for additional screening. Because the box contained a number of items including a large amount of [...]
    Posted: April 06, 2009, 6:03pm EDT
    by Scott
  • Fun stuff… How many have YOUR name?

    Number of comments: 5
    HowManyOfMe.com There are2,340 people with my name in the U.S.A. How many have your name? H/T: Vivian Paige                 [...]
    Posted: April 03, 2009, 11:58am EDT
    by Scott
  • The PELOSI GTxi/SS RT Sport Edition MotorCar

    Created by Congressional Motor Company, with design features by Barney Frank and Ted Kennedy.  I guess we’ll all be driving one of these soon.                 [...]
    Posted: April 03, 2009, 8:39am EDT
    by Scott
  • Huckabee throws a rock into a pack of dogs and McAuliffe yelps

    Number of comments: 2
    Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee made the following remark while stumping for Republican Candidate Bob McDonnell: And if that doesn’t work, well, flatten the Democrats’ tires and keep ‘em home, he joked. Like anytime you throw a rock into a pack of dogs, the one that gets hit yelps. And the Democrats’ candidate [...]
    Posted: April 02, 2009, 9:54pm EDT
    by Scott
  • TSA are simply Jack Booted Thugs

    Number of comments: 2

    These guys are wanna-be law enforcement; who are lacking in every sense of the word.

    This is absolutely absurd.

    I am appalled at the actions of the representatives of the Federal Government through the Transportation Security Administration.

    Were I to do this as a law enforcement officer, I could, and probably would be [...]

    Posted: April 02, 2009, 9:10am EDT
    by Scott
  • NEW Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club coming to Virginia

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    About the Club

    The Iron Shields Motorcycle Club is a brotherhood of law enforcement officers. The Iron Shields Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club is a not-for-profit organization formed in 2006 with Chapters in New York and Maryland.

    A Message from the New York Chapter President

    The Iron Shields is [...]
    Posted: April 01, 2009, 8:37pm EDT
    by Scott
  • I may be a Domestic Terrorist, or militia member

    gadsden1

    …  at least according to Missouri Law Enforcement.

    In an article written by Stephen Littau at The Liberty Papers, the author lists some of the criteria outlined by the Missouri Information Analysis Center and signed off by the Governor and Attorney General.  You may [...]

    Posted: March 27, 2009, 6:15pm EDT
    by Scott
  • Obama’s publicity stunt (Which one?)

    Jim Harper from CATO @ Liberty takes a couple of shots at Obama in a short, to the point article.

    Real transparency would include fulfilling his campaign promise to post bills online for five days before signing them. The president has now signed 10 bills into law and not subjected any [...]

    Posted: March 27, 2009, 2:25pm EDT
    by Scott
  • Earth Hour – Is this Planet Gore’s idea?

    Number of comments: 2

    It’s silliness like this that drives me nuts.  

    THIS SATURDAY 28 MARCH AT 8.30PM YOU CAN VOTE EARTH BY SWITCHING OFF YOUR LIGHTS FOR ONE HOUR - EARTH HOUR.  (Get your own link to this stupidity)

    Will it really make a difference?  Nope.  Is it symbolism?  Maybe.

    I’ve decided to answer the [...]

    Posted: March 26, 2009, 9:44pm EDT
    by Scott
  • Bob McDonnell Kicks Off Campaign in Virginia Beach Saturday

    Bloggers for Bob McDonnell

    This weekend is the kick-off for McDonnell for Governor. He starts his campaign in Virginia Beach this weekend.

    Mr. McDonnell with kick off his campaign at Princess Anne High School, 4400 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach Virginia 23462 at 5:30PM on [...]

    Posted: March 26, 2009, 9:18am EDT
    by Scott
  • Blogger sued over anti-candidate site

    Number of comments: 8

    It would appear that another candidate is suing a blogger.  This time it’s local in Hampton Roads.

    Responding to that deluge, the campaign Thursday filed a lawsuit in Virginia Beach General District Court that seeks to have the blog shut down and the identity of its creator revealed.  -=SOURCE=-

    The [...]

    Posted: March 20, 2009, 6:23am EDT
    by Scott
  • Way to go Senator Lucas!

    Number of comments: 1

    UPDATE: It would appear that a Virginian-Pilot editor has taken on the illustrious Senator Louise Lucas.

    While I used the assinine lawsuit she filed against the city and compared it to the compensation city workers are losing, this writer has taken it to the streets.

    1 dollar for ever citizen in Portsmouth.

    Outrage [...]

    Posted: March 13, 2009, 5:05pm EDT
    by Scott
  • Twitter and the Main Stream Media – Twitter is dead

    First off, Main Stream Media is fast becoming….  well NOT.  But that’s a different post.  I was contacted 2 or 3 weeks ago by a writer for Portfolio Magazine to discuss what the MSM could do to save it self.  Primarily print media.  It’s a tough question, but I gave [...]

    Posted: March 08, 2009, 7:00am EDT
    by Scott
  • List of places to photograph…

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    Well, now that Katie has bought me a new camera, I am itching to go shoot some photographs.

    I went out today to Sleepy Hole Park in Suffolk and got a couple of shots

    My photography website, “Scott’s Shots” doesn’t allow for normal blog posts.  [...]

    Posted: March 07, 2009, 9:46pm EST
    by Scott
  • Officer Safety – What the? Are you nuts?

    Number of comments: 4

    I don’t know what to think about this.  But you know what?  I may get “de-listed” from the LEO group I received this through.  Ex-communicated from others.  But I don’t care.  I can’t fix stupid.  And this is stupid.

    I am all about officer safety.  I teach officer safety.  I live [...]

    Posted: March 05, 2009, 7:23pm EST
    by Scott
  • Jeff Frederick being asked to resign?

    Number of comments: 2

    It would appear that the RPV Executive Committee is going to or has put pressure on Chairman Jeff Frederick to resign his position.

    According to Bearing Drift:

    State central members say that asking Frederick to resign is not due to any political disagreements, but that poor fundraising, the loss of three [...]

    Posted: March 04, 2009, 9:16pm EST
    by Scott
  • Councilman Winn’s goof? I don’t think so.

    Number of comments: 1

    When you are entrusted with the best interest of the general public, you are held to a higher standard.  Anything you do as an elected official is expected (or demanded by some of us) to be above board and beyond reproach.

    Apparently, this fact was lost on Councilman Winn in Norfolk.

    It [...]

    Posted: March 04, 2009, 10:19am EST
    by Scott
  • Awesome Productions at Believers Church

    I belong to a church in Chesapeake called Believers’ Church. Each Sunday, the church creates an awesome production of sight, sound and teaching, praising and glorifying God. Here are some quickie photos taken last weekend during a normal production.

    Hat’s off to all the folks who serve God behind [...]

    Posted: March 04, 2009, 9:05am EST
    by Scott
  • Regan v Obama Debate

    One of the most important debates ever.

    [...]

    Posted: March 03, 2009, 5:10pm EST
    by Scott
  • Here’s a lesson from a kid…

    If you need a quick refresher… watch this…

     

    H/T:  Life Gawker

    [...]
    Posted: March 02, 2009, 6:02pm EST
    by Scott

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