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McDonnell Signs Executive Directive #1, EV Says Work Continu ...

GayRVA — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:00:15 +0000

A statement released today from Equality Virginia CEO Jon Blair: Equality Virginia is gratified that the Governor has responded positively to our call for action. The Governor took a major positive step forward today toward assuring that gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender workers will not be subject to discrimination in state employment. Equality [...]

Google Reader Play

thebrowncoat — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:59:40 +0000

Google Reader Play:

I think I saw this when it was called Tumblr.

kamenlee: Insanity - The Most Expensive Drink at Starbucks ...

thebrowncoat — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:38:38 +0000

kamenlee:

Insanity - The Most Expensive Drink at Starbucks

And I thought I added a lot of extra shots…

Foreclosures in Chesterfield and Henrico UP, in the City of ...

Melissa Loughridge Savenko — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:35:00 +0000

BizSense reported yesterday that foreclosures in Chesterfield and Henrico Counties were up significantly this week, while foreclosures in Richmond were down over 50%. Is this evidence of the "death of suburbia as we know it?" I'm not sure. I think...

VCU Rally Today

Karmic-Dragonfly — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:16:23 +0000

I worked from home today because I had an appointment this afternoon. I think I could get used to working from home more often -- the office where I work allows it one day per week -- it's just that I like talking to my customers face to face enough t...

Last call for “Two” pictures

Valerie Catrow — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:02:18 +0000

We're gearing up to put together the next installment of It's not the heat, so if you haven't submitted your pictures yet, get a move on!

R.I.P Corey Haim 1972-2010

the BLAAAHg — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:55:11 +0000

Eighties teen idol Corey Haim, 38, died the morning of March 10 of an apparent drug overdose, according to Los Angeles police. Police sources said Haim’s mother was with him at his Oakwood apartment and called 911 after finding him unresponsive, according to TMZ.com.

Nuf Said…

the BLAAAHg — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:47:35 +0000

Goodnight, Takeoffs Everywhere

Parental Rites at richmondmagazine.com — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:36:00 +0000

I’m back on The Boy’s good side. It didn’t take long. As soon as he realized he would have no one to snuggle up to when it was time for bedtime stories, he got very generous. “I love you again now,” he said magnanimously. “You were only in timeout from my heart.”

It’s a good thing, too, because I had just found a great new bedtime story that he would have missed out on had he continued his cold war. Goodnight, Forest Moon is the latest in a grand tradition of Goodnight, Moon parodies — now, with added Star Wars! Can you think of anything he would like better? Well, maybe Goodnight, Keith Moon, considering his musical proclivities. But either way, no love for Mama, no goodnight anything. Don’t forget who tucks you in.

Honor Your Choices

The Coleman Institute — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:30:00 +0000

If you folks who are doing an accelerated detox with us weren’t mildly sedated, I’d probably try to get you to do some yoga. Not so much for the physical stuff, although it wouldn’t hurt to get a little good natural juice to your brains and limbs...

Now really…

Swestie — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:27:00 +0000

How can it be all about YOU when it is REALLY all about ME?

The Westmoreland Club, 1916.

T. Tyler Potterfield -- Ray Bonis — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:23:00 +0000

New acquisition for Special Collections and Archives, VCU Libraries. "Constitution, By-Laws, and House Rules for the Westmoreland Club, 1916."In late 19th century Richmond there were numerous private men’s clubs. The Westmoreland Club was considered ...

The Perils of Being a Critic: Bad Movie Review Brings Lawsui ...

Johanna — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:22:51 +0000

In December, Variety reviewed Iron Cross, a film that opened only in Los Angeles to be eligible for awards season. They panned it, saying it “will be remembered as Roy Scheider’s swan song and little else.” (As they point out, “Scheider died in February 2008, before filming was completed”, which also indicates how long the [...]

Beast: Gao Brothers

the BLAAAHg — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:14:56 +0000

Gao Zhen 1956 Born in Jinan, China
Gao Qiang 1962 Born in Jinan, China
The Gao Brothers are a pair of artist brothers based in Beijing and authors of several published works, including“How Far Can You Walk in One Day in Beijing”, “The Current State Of Chinese Avant-Garde Art” and “The Report Of Art Environment”, They have been collaborating on installation, performance, sculpture, photography works and writing since the mid1980s. Some of their works were published in “A History Of China Modern Art”, ” China Avant-garde Photography”, “The Best Photography Of China”, etc, and is held in private and museums collections, such like He Xiangning Art Museum, Centre Georges Pompidou, The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, etc, in China and across the world. >via

of Monroes and meritage.

Tess — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:09:34 +0000

There are good days, and then there are good days. Yesterday we breakfasted at 821, drove to Ash Lawn-Highland to check the last presidential home in Virginia off of our list, and picnicked at Blenheim Vineyards. Back in Richmond, we had dinner (I. love. fritatta.) with our friends Erik and Sarah. After dinner I played Barbies [...]

lofty wine loft; short pump sipping

whinemedineme — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:07:54 +0000

it is a chain. did ya’ll know that? i didn’t. we stopped by to check out the new wine bar in short pump and left a little underwhelmed. before i get into the underwhelm, let’s talk about the awesome. the place is spectacular looking; all comfy seats and stairs. it is modern but surprisingly warm. darkly light, it [...]

Allen and Ginter’ Album of Quadrupeds, 1880s.

T. Tyler Potterfield -- Ray Bonis — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:06:00 +0000

(click on image for larger view)New acquisition by VCU Libraries' Special Collections and Archives, James Branch Cabell library. Allen and Ginter' Album of Quadrupeds, published in the late 1880s. The department has seven other albums by Allen and Gint...

This is a NEW EP from The Get Up Kids. I’m so…

thebrowncoat — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:00:00 +0000

This is a NEW EP from The Get Up Kids.

I’m so freakin’ excited about this I could explode.

Pre-order on vinyl HERE.

Flat-Earth Republicans pick scabs

F.T. Rea — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:56:00 +0000

Plenty of people cynically dismiss politicians of every stripe by saying they’re all alike. Why vote? they ask mockingly, it only encourages ‘em.Elections prove all politicians aren’t the same. Virginians who were too bored to bother with 2009...

SONG OF THE DAY

the BLAAAHg — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:54:08 +0000

A nice little edit for you on this cloudy Wednesday.

Camp Lo vs. Gucci Mane - Luchini Lemonade (Excel Bootleg Mix)

“What matters most is how well you walk through the fi ...

i know some things — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:52:03 +0000

“What matters most is how well you walk through the fire.”

- Charles Bukowski

VCU Rallies For Equality

GayRVA — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:51:10 +0000

Students, faculty, and staff from VCU gathered with supporters today in support of the University maintaining an inclusive non-discrimination policy. A series of speakers shared their stories of being out members of the VCU community. Photographer Eric Russell captured today’s event that led to a march to the Capitol. See all photos below the fold. More… Attorney General [...]

Richmond’s Top Teacher

Mommy Gourmet — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:49:00 +0000

I had planned to get in a recipe today for a quinoa, clementine’s and cilantro salad…but you will have to wait. Richmondmom.com asked me to pass some information on, since it is such a cool site and such a brilliant contest, I was thrilled to help ...

laundrycat: liveinjusttoday: portionsforfoxes: Be Calm -& ...

thebrowncoat — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:45:46 +0000

laundrycat:

liveinjusttoday:

portionsforfoxes:

Be Calm - fun.

I should always play this song in times of stress.

What’s that you say? I reblog too much fun.?

IMPOSSIBLE.

Afloat on the James, 1895.

T. Tyler Potterfield -- Ray Bonis — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:42:00 +0000

A recent addition to VCU Libraries' Special Collections and Archives, James Branch Cabell Library. Click on the image to enjoy the colorful cover - it shows the palace steamer Pocahontas. "Afoat on the James" - published by the Giles Co., New York...