Chasing Arrows Playing Olivia's On The Point

Chasing Arrows will be playing at Olivia's on the Point March 19th. If you have not heard this band before, you need to check them out. They have a very clean and powerful sound that is drawing a lot of attention. In other words folks, these guys ROCK! We put their newest video on here so you can get an idea of what to come on out for. You will not be disappointed by any means. Want to hear more? Check them out on MySpace by CLICKING HERE.

What will be disappointing is if you do not take the time to check these guys out. They are from Newport News and will be doing a number of shows over the next few months here. See them while you can though, I have a funny feeling these guys are going to hit it big.

Rosewell Ruins Video Tour

Here is something a bit different for you. It's a video tour of the Rosewell Ruins. This is the first one of two we are making. Enjoy.

13 Days of Glory Has A New Web Site

The guys over at 13 Days of Glory have a new web site that just went up today. You can go check it out by CLICKING HERE. Southern Metal that is tearing the houses down where ever they play. They are taking Virginia by storm. See them at the National in Richmond this Friday Night, the 19th at the National where they are the Showcase band along with Dirty Rock.

Michael Jackson Signature Drive New Web Site

Michael Jackson Signature Drive Site, has just been put up. The purpose of the site is to gain electronic signatures in order to petition Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to change a California law that prevents people from being buried on their property.
Tito Jackson has already made a public announcement that the Jackson family is considering having Michael transferred to Neverland Ranch for his final burial spot as he has not been buried yet. You can see the article on this by CLICKING HERE.

The Jackson family needs to get about 500 thousand signatures in order to petition for a new law in California that would allow people to be buried on their estates if they so wish. Click Here to go to the signature petition drive and help the Jackson family get the signatures they need.

13 Days of Glory and O.C.D. Playing The Portside Inn February 13th

This Saturday, February 13th, 2010, 13 Days of Glory and O.C.D. are playing at the Portside Inn. 1540 Independence Blvd, Virginia Beach. Admission is $5.00 per head. We added in a new video clip that is from one of their practices a few weeks ago. They sound even better live. Come and check these two bands out.

13 Days of Glory with Dirty Rock at the National in Richmond

13 Days of Glory is headlining the National along with Dirty Rock. Chasing Arrows, The Velvet Nines and D.S.U. are also playing this show. Come on out and check out this show. Southern Metal at it's best.

13 Days of Glory Plays The National On February 19th

Gloucester's very own 13 Days of Glory, Southern Metal Band is set to play the National, in Richmond on February 19th, 2010. Tickets are $10.00 in advance and $13.00 at the door. Call 804-824-7162 and ask for Richie, 757-504-5184 and ask for Chuck, or call 757-509-0648 and ask for Jake.

13 Days of Glory is Richie Vaughn Abbott on guitar and vocals, Jesse Adamson on Base and Jake Mathews on Drums. The band is interviewing people now for vocals and some guitar. Zack Taylor is in the running for this position right now. Chuck Thompson is the band manager.

Videos are going up on YouTube now and over the next few weeks. So check them out.

Abingdon Elementary School Violating Privacy Rights?

Recently it has come to our attention that the Abingdon Elementary School, located right here in Gloucester County is possibly violating the rights of parents of students. Read the story HERE. It isn't unusual for either the government or government controlled entities to request their way into violating your rights, as long as you allow this to happen and you are willing to give up your rights, that's on you. It's when you stand up for your rights and they continue to pry that the line gets stepped over. Abingdon Elementary School and the student services board seems to have a habit of stepping over that line. We highly caution local residents to question this school when they are requesting information, as they may just be asking for your permission to violate your rights. We do not recommend you allow this.

DAV, CHKD Thrift Store Rip Offs

It's a shame when thrift stores get all their merchandise through donations and then mark prices on the used merchandise so high, that often times it is priced higher than what one could buy the same item for new. This is one of many complaints being heard from many shoppers of our local thrift stores. Another complaint that is very common is when these same thrift stores get in used electronics and sell them as is with a fairly good idea or knowing full well that the item does not work or work properly.

The idea behind a thrift store is to sell donated items at reasonable prices allowing the store to make money to help fund the charity behind the store. Not try and sell merchandise for as much as one thinks they can get for an item which like stated above, is often close to the retail price of a new item or even more than what a new item would cost.

In the case of the D.A.V., on their own web site, they admit that they are known for over pricing their merchandise. Click Here to visit their web page on the pricing of their merchandise. It is softly stated that if the price is to high, wait for it to come down. Well that's most of the pricing in the thrift stores these days. It's no wonder more people are now shopping at the local flea market, better prices on merchandise are found there as opposed to the local thrift stores. If you are looking for a decent bargain these days, stick to the Laural shelter or the local flea market. Maybe this will send the right message to those behind the high pricing of merchandise in the other thrift stores.