Virginia Officer May Be a Little too Fond of His Dog - Bonding Taken too Far
Five Virginia corrections officers in Powhatan County were charged with animal cruelty after evidence surfaced that they had been fondling a K-9 service dog in an inappropriate manner.
Officers are expected to bond with their dogs during training sessions. However; some K9 handlers may take that task a little too far. According to the case prosecutor, one of the officers in training was seen "touching the dog's [private area] with his hand."
As Virginia law requires that the state prove actual "cruelty" to the dog, and there was no definitive evidence that the dog protested to the attention in any way, the prosecutor concluded that his chances of winning the case seemed slim. Charges were dropped.
Make Sure to Proof that Resume When You're Job Hunting | 22 Things NOT to Say to Employers
Looking for employment in Virginia? Here are twenty-two things you might not want to include on your resume!
1. It's best for employers that I not work with people.
2. Enclosed is a ruff draft of my resume. (maybe if you're applying at a pet store, and you know they have a sense of humor)
3. I am a quick leaner, dependable, and motivated.
4. I am a rabid typist. (if that IS the case, you might want to get shots first and look for work at a later date)
5. If this resume doesn't blow your hat off, then please return it in the enclosed envelope.
6. My intensity and focus are at inordinately high levels, and my ability to complete projects on time is unspeakable.
7. Thank you for your consideration. Hope to hear from you shorty! (two words: spell check)
8. My fortune cookie said, "Your next interview will result in a job." And I like your company in particular.
9. Please disregard the attached resume-it is terribly out of date.
10. Graduated in the top 66% of my class.
11. Excellent memory; strong math aptitude; excellent memory; effective management skills; and very good at math.
12. Worked as a Corporate Lesion.
13. Objective: To have my skills and ethics challenged on a daily basis. (Only relevant if you're looking for a career in politics)
14. Education: Graduated from predatory school with honors.
15. Never been fired, although it could happen anytime now.
16. I am accustomed to speaking in front of all kinds of audiences. I make points as well as I can.
17. While in military, was instrumental in creation of a treat detection system. (Great if you're applying at Weight Watchers)
18. I have recently sold my home and I now live in a large RV so I will be able to relocate quickly.
19. Reason for leaving: They stopped paying me.
20. Personal achievements: Successfully played "Chop Sticks" on a toy piano with my big toes.
21. Objective: To obtain a position where I can make a difference, infecting others with my professionalism, enthusiasm and dedication.
22. Strengths: Impersonal skills.
Put some thought into your job search and get help proofing and editing your resume and cover letters; the extra effort could really pay off in the long run!
Keep Walkin' | Ladies in Waynesboro Can't Drive Up Main Street Unless Husband Walks in Front
It is illegal for any woman in Waynesboro, Virginia to drive a car up Main Street - unless her husband is walking in front of the car waving a red flag.
This legislation seems like a pretty risky proposition for the husbands; if their wives can't be trusted to safely maneuver a vehicle up the main street unescorted, do you really want to be walking in front of it?
The fact that this requirement exists at all made me wonder if Waynesboro, VA is plagued by an undue number of car catastrophes, whether those cars are piloted by ladies or not. Public records for 2008 (the '09 stats aren't out yet) indicate that:
There was one human fatality resulting from an automobile accident.
Two vehicles were involved in that accident, and the car was operated by a drunk driver.
We don't know what gender that driver was. Two people were involved in the crash. Did it take place on Main Street? Again, we don't know.
Any pedestrians involved in Waynesboro's fatal car accident in '08? Nope. Guess that shoots the heck outta my theory about the risk involved with walking in front of those automobiles.
Fascinating Attractions in Virginia | Stuffed Little Sorrel, Stonewall's Arm and Otolaryngology
What's to see in Virginia? Forget the typical tourist haunts and visit a few spots that are sure to offer you more unique and original photo ops.
Lexington VA is home to a historic horse. Little Sorrel, the horse that General Stonewall Jackson had been riding when he was mortally wounded at Chancellorsville in 1863, can be seen at the Virginia Military Institute Museum. Little Sorrel outlived Jackson by 23 years; he passed away at the ripe ol' age of 36. Little Sorrel's bones were cremated and interred on the VMI grounds in 1997; be sure to ask where those bones had been kept for over 130 years when you visit the museum. Roy Roger's 'Trigger' is one of the few other famous equines ever to be stuffed.
Naturally, if the horse he rode in on is commemorated in Virginia, General Jackson himself should have an equally fitting tribute. Though not taxidermied, you can find Stonewall Jackson's arm (yes, just his arm) buried up north in Fredericksburg. The Lacy family cemetery at Ellwood is the final resting place for Gen. Stonewall Jackson's amputated arm. The cemetery is now part of the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park. Visitors who wish to visit the arm grave must first check in at the Chancellorsville Battlefield visitor's center. Curious why the amputated arm was buried apart from the rest of his body? That's a question for the Civel War buffs. (Feel free to email kate.kelly.utah@gmail.com if you know the answer!)
Alright... so what is Otolaryngology? Visit the John Q. Adams Center in Alexandria VA and learn more about the History of Otolaryngology (Head & Neck Surgery) than you've probably ever wanted to know. The center is open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and (here's a surprise) admission is free! There are a few bizarre implements and some relatively interesting exhibits that pay homage to the tracheotomy, hearing aids, rhinoscopy tools and early tonsillectomies.
That's right; there's never a dull moment in Virginia!.
Whale Watching | Virginia Beach Offers A Whale of A Deal This Winter
Each winter, thanks to the food-rich waters of the Chesapeake Bay, humpback whales migrate along the east coast. Humpback whales have been migrating off the east coast for decades, and it’s quite likely during winter months to see these gentle giants – some weigh as much as 40 tons! – “spyhopping”, “lobtailing”, or “flipper slapping” along the coast.
You can head out for a 2 ½ hour whale watching adventure at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center in Virginia Beach, Virginia and enjoy a narrated experience by trained educators. Last year’s whale sighting rate was higher than 60% on these short day trips!
Visit www.virginiaaquarium.com for more information on this awesome winter adventure and create a memory for you and your family that will last a lifetime!
