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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
Hurrah for Ancestor Worship!
So how does one become addicted to genealogical research? I’m certain many of my acquaintances must regularly whisper such nonsense behind my back. After all not everyone becomes ecstatically happy at the thought of visiting old cemeteries. Struggling through briars … Continue reading
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The Reverse Robin Hood Effect
Whatever would the Founding Fathers think of America’s recent loss of property rights? Has the 21st Century interpretation of their vision relegated cherished freedoms to the abyss of time? The Supreme Court’s recent decision allowing government the power to take … Continue reading
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Row After Row of Closed Cash Registers
Have you ever shopped in a chain discount store and left frustrated with the check-out experience? I’m certain most Americans fall into this category. The stores seem designed to facilitate a speedy checkout. Row upon row of modern computer controlled … Continue reading
Not a Pretty Bubble
Profiting from a real estate bubble seems quite unimportant to those individuals who plan to spend their retirement years in a house they worked for decades to purchase. The growing appreciation of their home is, instead, a frightening liability for … Continue reading
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Town Center – A Downtown Rising from Nothing
It began as the vision of a small group of businessmen. There followed years of political maneuvering before it became a reality. A plethora of citizens, espousing positions both pro and con, made their opinions public on the issue. Numerous … Continue reading
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Never Wear White Shoes Before Easter
Growing up in the Deep South instills deeply held behavior patterns that are quite obviously not so important in other parts of the country. In my adult life I am genuinely shocked when I observe an acquaintance wearing white shoes … Continue reading