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Yes Santa Claus, There is a Virginia. And She Believes, a Little.
Praying to Darwin | December 24th 2009 by Ginny
(Image from here.) Have I ever told you that Ginny is actually short for Virginia? When I was a kid, Virginia seemed like a big, long name, and a neighbour suggested shortening it to Ginny, and it stuck. There are some tough names to have this time read more
Imam Linked to Ft. Hood Rampage Believed to Be Among 30 Al Qaeda…
Pennsylvania's Web | December 24th 2009 by Mike
FOX NEWS The radical Muslim imam linked to the rampage at Fort Hood reportedly is believed to have been killed in a Yemen airstrike that may have also taken out the region’s top Al Qaeda leader and 30 other militants. The raid in Yemen’s read more
Meadow in the Sky
Visual Thoughts | December 24th 2009 by D L Ennis
A large meadow on the crest of a mountain in Shenandoah National Park. © 2009 D L Ennis, All rights reserved. NOTE: Permission for the use of my images is granted for personal websites and blogs but is to include a link back to this site and proper read more
From the archives...
Vanity Plates: Creepiness in 8 Characters or Less | December 24th 2009 by HorribleLicensePlates
SANTA?! I KNOW HIM!! read more
Christmas Season Is Here – Online Shopping & Happiness Galo…
WATblog | December 24th 2009
Saint Nicholas might be an inspiration to his modern day figure, but he surely is a classical example of generosity towards the poor. He makes a list of children throughout the world, categorizing them according to their behavior. If you’re s read more
Suspect in wheelchair surrenders to police after daylong hostage…
Simple Thoughts | December 24th 2009
Man in wheelchair surrenders after Va. standoff WYTHEVILLE, Va. ? A disabled man in a wheelchair who authorities say held three people for more than eight hours inside a small-town Virginia post office surrendered to police after freeing the hostage read more
Daylong standoff in Virginia ends peacefully
The Chronicles from the Empire | December 24th 2009 by Sten A. Hankewitz
A daylong standoff at a small-town Virginia post office ended peacefully yesterday with three hostages set free and a disabled suspect surrendering to police in a wheelchair, Fox News reports. Warren “Gator” Taylor of Sullivan County, Ten read more
Christmas, Yes Virginia
Primms Attitude | December 24th 2009
Yes, Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus: The Classic Edition “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exists, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy.â read more
Hostage standoff at post office is over – CNN
American Update | December 23rd 2009 by Ronne
Times OnlineHostage standoff at post office is overCNN(CNN) -- An eight-hour hostage standoff ended late Wednesday when an armed, disabled man wheeled himself out of a Virginia post office and was taken into custody, according to the mayor of Wythevi read more
Virginia Post Office Hostage Situation Ends Peacefully
BlackPoliticalBuzz | December 23rd 2009
Virgina Post Office Hostage Standoff A daylong standoff at a small-town Virginia post office ended peacefully with three hostages being released and a suspect who came out of the building in a wheelchair in custody, police said late Wednesday.Warre read more
Police: Daylong small-town Va. post office standoff over; 3 hosta…
Simple Thoughts | December 23rd 2009
Daylong Va. post office standoff ends peacefully WYTHEVILLE, Va. ? A daylong standoff at a small-town Virginia post office ended peacefully Wednesday with three hostages set free and a disabled suspect in a wheelchair surrendering to police. Warren read more
3 leave Va. post office after hostage standoff; 1 man in wheelcha…
Simple Thoughts | December 23rd 2009
3 out of Va. post office after hostage standoff WYTHEVILLE, Va. ? At least three people have left a small-town Virginia post office including a man in a wheelchair who is being searched. The three left the building in Wytheville (WITH-vill) after au read more
2 people walk out of Va. post office after hostage standoff; no w…
Simple Thoughts | December 23rd 2009
2 out of Va. post office after hostage standoff WYTHEVILLE, Va. ? At least two people have walked out of a small-town Virginia post office with their hands raised after authorities ordered a man holding hostages to surrender. Authorities are not say read more
Negotiators trying to coax armed man to release hostages from rur…
Simple Thoughts | December 23rd 2009
Daylong hostage standoff at Va. town’s post office WYTHEVILLE, Va. ? Negotiators were trying to coax an armed man to release hostages that had been held for hours Wednesday in a post office in a rural, mountain town in western Virginia. Shots read more
Mayor: Fewer than 5 hostages being held in small-town Va. post of…
Simple Thoughts | December 23rd 2009
Mayor: Fewer hostages held in Va. post office WYTHEVILLE, Va. ? The mayor of a small Virginia town says fewer than five people are being held hostage inside his town’s post office. Wytheville’s (WITH-vill’s) Mayor Trent Crewe tells read more
Possibly Explosive Hostage Situation in VA. Post Office [Breaking…
Gawker | December 23rd 2009 by Mark Watson
As many as five hostages are currently being held by a gunman in a Post Office in Wytheville, Va. Shots were fired, and the gunman is thought to have five pounds of plastic explosive strapped to his chest. [NYT] Update: From CNN: "Man holding hostage read more
Negotiators trying to coax armed man to release 5 hostages from r…
Simple Thoughts | December 23rd 2009
5 hostages taken at post office in small Va. town WYTHEVILLE, Va. ? Negotiators were trying to coax an armed man to release five hostages that had been held for hours Wednesday in a post office in a rural, mountain town in western Virginia. Shots we read more
Virginia Post Office Under Seige! 5 Held Hostage
BlackPoliticalBuzz | December 23rd 2009
Virgina Post Office Hostage StandoffAn armed man in a wheelchair took five hostages Wednesday at a post office in western Virginia, forcing officials to cordon off three blocks of a downtown filled with holiday shoppers.Shots were fired, but there w read more
Sanctuary
Confessions of a Mystic | December 23rd 2009 by Teresa Silverthorn
* Happy Holidays to My Readers * * * * read more
"Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus."
Passion = Truth | December 23rd 2009 by Jeff Ircink
"Is There a Santa Claus?" was the title of an editorial appearing in the September 21, 1897 edition of the New York Sun. The editorial, which included the famous reply "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus", is seen below.VIRGINIA, your little frien read more
In Search of the Past: Restoring and Furnishing America’s Histo…
Branson Vacation information | December 23rd 2009
The Williamsburg area plays host to some fascinating events throughout the year, and there is one in particular that you may want to check out. Hosted as a means to educate the public about the domestic life of yesteryear, the Annual Antiques Forum i read more
The One About The Third Day Of Blogmas: The One About Erroneous A…
The One About... | December 23rd 2009 by Roy
Welcome back to The Twelve Days Of Blogmas here at The One About...The original article appeared on March 2 of 2009. Click here to read it.As someone who takes what I do very seriously, and believe in the potential power of citizen journalism I watc read more
Coyotes, Bobcats and Foxes in the New River Valley.
The New River Valley Blog | December 23rd 2009
Certainly you’ve heard about the types of predators that lurk in the mountains around the New River Valley, but have you ever seen them? If you haven’t, I have the solution that is sure to satisfy your curiosity and provide you with a firsthand e read more
Yes, Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus – The Affirmation Spot fo…
The Affirmation Spot | December 23rd 2009 by Ray Davis
Today’s Christmas Affirmations: “Faith. I have the faith of a mustard seed. I command the mountains in my life into the sea and they obey.” “This year I am restoring the true meaning of Christmas to my life.” “I am read more
Artur Davis and the Improbable Dream
Politics By Beast | December 23rd 2009 by Andrew Carden
Rep. Artur Davis (D-AL) shall depart from Congress in 2010, following four terms of holding elected office, to pursue what is arguably the impossible dream - become the first black Governor to a state which voted against President Barack Obama by a 6 read more
On This Day....32 Years Ago
Zingo Tots | December 23rd 2009 by Jill
Two little girls were very excited about Christmas! My baby sister and I with Old Saint Nick! read more
Mountains in the Mist
Visual Thoughts | December 23rd 2009 by D L Ennis
A misty morning on the James River in the Snowden area of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. © 2009 D L Ennis, All rights reserved. NOTE: Permission for the use of my images is granted for personal websites and blogs but is to include a link bac read more
A Christmas tradition from the past
Life in the Past Lane | December 23rd 2009 by Jessica James
As an historical fiction author, I love reading about old traditions. So when I ran across an article about Belsnickling - a Christmas Eve tradition that was once a part of the Pennsylvania Dutch heritage, I thought I'd share it.Never heard of it? Me read more
National Home Sales up
Williamsburg Va Real Estate Updates | December 23rd 2009 by john womeldorf
Federal programs designed to jump start the housing market helped boost sales of previously owned homes to their highest level since February 2007 and whittle down the excess supply of homes on the market in November.The National Association of Realt read more
Winter Lights Festivals Around the US and Canada
Best Travel Deals | December 23rd 2009 by Mary
Lots of wonderful photos from the annual Winter Lights Festivals and other events around the world! We’re highlighting a few regional events below. Virginia: 100 Miles of Lights. Virg read more
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