Monthly Archives: October 2008
New Orleans – A City Abandonded by the Federal Government
If this were a disaster in a third world country we would immediately begin to see cargo planes from the United States arriving with food, water, and medical supplies. Where are the C-5A’s that should be arriving in New Orleans? … Continue reading
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Great Genealogical Collection at Cincinnati – Hamilton County Library
There are definite pros and cons to an offspring’s college career. Out of state tuition charges can cause one to shed crocodile tears each time a check is written. But sometimes there are unexpected bonuses. Our child’s four years at … Continue reading
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For Virginia Research – Choose Richmond & The Library of Virginia
Just about everyone who descends from a Southern family can claim Virginia roots. The English Colony that began with Jamestown in 1607 is now a flourishing Commonwealth approaching its 400th birthday. As a salute to your Virginia heritage, who not … Continue reading
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Let’s Elect a Woman President
Its time for a woman President. After all, the current class of political men don’t seem capable of handling the task. The entire governing scene in Washington has digressed into a partisan propaganda battle. Whatever has happened to the constitutional … Continue reading
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Daylight Savings Time Extension is Fabulous
After years of bad legislation the fact that Congress has passed an energy bill that includes a four week extension of Daylight Savings Time is very welcome news. Daylight Savings Time is a wonderful invention of modern times. Who but … Continue reading
Research in Washington Should Include DAR Library
Most Americans have some familiarity with Constitution Hall. But how many individuals are aware that a fabulous genealogical library lies in DAR’s stately headquarters building? Open to the general public for the meager charge of $6 per day, the DAR … Continue reading
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Salt Lake City is Amazing
If a genealogist has the choice of one research trip per year the destination could only be Salt Lake City. Its as if every courthouse in the country were transported to one location and made available six days a week … Continue reading
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Why Build an Interchange Leading to Nowhere
It was no surprise that the recently passed transportation spending bill included funds for Hampton Roads. After all, our needs are many. Although one could always hope, it didn’t seem reasonable that we could expect assistance for all our priority … Continue reading
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Don’t Stall the Southeastern Expressway
An unwelcome news item of the past week was the Virginian Pilot report that the US Corps of Engineers was looking at the proposed Southeastern Parkway with a negative point of view. The Corps complaints dealt with the number of … Continue reading
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Welcome Macy’s
The latest press release from the Federated/May Company mega merger holds exciting news for Hampton Roads residents. The announcement that local Hechts stores would soon carry the Macy’s name is fabulous news. I’m certain long term residents mourn the loss … Continue reading