Podcasts about burgesses

Determine if Robert Carter's father was one of the beginning group of planters who experimented early on with using African Slaves. Get a comparison between where Virginia Colony's Slave Population stood between 1690-1720. Understand the importance behind what took place in Virginia Colony come year 1676. Learn what year the House of Burgesses went about enacting colony's first slave law. Go behind the scenes and learn about the Royal African Company. Agree if Robert Carter tended to purchase more additional male slaves for every one female bought. Get an in depth analysis behind Robert Carter's 3 Tier Strategy Approach behind controlling resistance amongst newly arrived slaves. Learn how sexual encounters between free white and enslaved blacks caused problems within greater communities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 3 to 7 pm.Today's Co-Hosts: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcastshttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676

In the more than 150 years of European settlement of the British North American colonies, by 1776 Americans had developed many different ways of organizing local governments. Today's episode will cover self-government in the colonies, especially the House of Burgesses in Virginia. Listen now! Center for Civic Education

The episode will present the Jamestown colony, bad location, power struggles, John Smith, Powhatan, new charters, Pocahontas, Dales Laws, headrights system, John Rolfe, tobacco growing, first House of Burgesses, the massacre of 1622 and the fall of the London company.Picture: A stamp celebrating the founding of Jamestown Colony 1607. WikipediaSubscribe: Don't miss any episodes, make sure you subscribe to the podcast!Social media: Facebook (www.facebook.com/oldglorypodcast), Twitter/X (@oldglorypodcast), Instagram (@oldgloryhistorypodcast)Rating: If you like the podcast, please give it a five-star rating in iTunes or Spotify!Contact: oldglorypodcast@gmail.comLiterature on the American Colonial Era:- American colonies: the settling of North America, Alan Taylor- Colonial America, Richard Middleton- The British in the Americas 1480-1815, Anthony McFarlane- The Americans: Colonial experience, Daniel Boorstin- The Barbarous years, Bernard Bailyn- The American Colonies, R.C. Simmons- Colonial America 1607-1763, Harry Ward- The Forty years that created America, Edward Lamont- Wilderness at dawn, Ted Morgan- A History of Colonial America, Max Savelle- The Brave new world, Peter Charles Hoffer- Founding of the American colonies 1583-1660, John Pomfret- The colonies in transition 1660-1713, Wesley Frank Craven Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeopardy! recaps from the week of April 29th, 2024. Kyle is out-of-town, so Emily is joined by Emily Herndon Thurston, a champion from 2014. With the combined power of two Emily's, anything is possible! Like a deep dive into the House of Burgesses. Find us on Facebook (Potent Podables) and Twitter (@potentpodables1). Check out our Patreon (patreon.com/potentpodables). Email us at potentpodablescast@gmail.com. Continue to support social justice movements in your community and our world. www.communityjusticeexchange.org https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/stop-aapi-hate www.rescue.org  www.therebelsproject.org www.abortionfunds.org  https://wck.org/ 

As I, Jesse Cope, wander through the verdant fields of my homestead, the idea of raising pigs becomes more than a quaint notion—it symbolizes the nurturing of our nation's spirit, which I'm eager to share with you on the American Soul podcast. Through a tapestry woven with gospel truths and the historical wisdom that has anchored our country, we'll consider the seminal texts and anthems, like Julia Ward Howe's "Battle Hymn of the Republic", that echo the valor and virtue of our forebears.Amid the serene backdrop of pastoral life, the possibility of a looming civil war casts a long shadow, urging us to reflect on our collective resilience. This episode isn't just a historical recount; it's a clarion call for humility and prayer in our political discourse, drawing inspiration from the steadfast faith of the House of Burgesses. Join us as we honor the American spirit, seeking divine guidance and fellowship in the heartfelt narratives that continue to shape our present and our future.Support the showThe American Soul Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1791934/subscribe

LINKS:Sponsor: Early Impact VirginiaLearn more about Jackleg MediaIN THE NEWS: On the Airwaves: If you've been watching TV, you've seen the ads--Democrats portraying Republicans as conspiracy theorists and extremists trying to criminalize abortions, while Republicans are portraying Joe Biden's America as dangerous and lawless. And these ads--the result some massive ad buys--all pretty much sound the same, no matter where in the state you are.Plus, despite what the Republican ads say, crime is down in both Virginia and the United States. Violent crime is down almost 40 percent since the early 90s. Murder is down 20 percent. Property crime, is down 60 percent, and it's currently at one of the lowest rates ever. One last bit of messaging news--one line of attack from Republicans takes aim at electric cars, and a bill signed by Governor Northam that would mandate all new car sales in the states to be EVs by 2035. Michael and Lauren discuss where Virginians stand on the issue of electric vehicles and how it might affect the election this week.TRIVIA: How many members were in the ORIGINAL House of Burgesses?At the Watercooler:- Rumors of a Youngkin presidential run next week- A great debate last week between Schuyler VanValkenburg and Siobhan Dunnavant--with a couple of moderate positions.Learn more at http://linktr.ee/JacklegMedia

From the White House to the House of Burgesses, our political leaders are content to push a worldview where the facts are made up and the truth doesn't matter. Join Brad and David as they peel back the onion on the JFK assassination, electric vehicle grandstanding, and Chaturbating politicians.

Back to the roots of where America can trace a good chunk of its booze history. From traditional 'old world' wine grapes to exciting hybrids and styles, Virginia wine is rich in history, variety, and fun when it comes to beverages. Resources from this episode: Books: Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours [Kindle Edition], Robinson, J., Harding, J., Vouillamoz, J. (2013) Websites: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB): American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) (last updated 6 July 2023) https://www.ttb.gov/wine/american-viticultural-area-ava Britannica: House of Burgesses (n.d.) https://www.britannica.com/topic/House-of-Burgesses Coastal Virginia Mag: What's in an AVA? Marsey, M. (1 January 2023) https://coastalvirginiamag.com/article/whats-in-an-ava/ Eater: Vintage America. A Brief History of Wine in America, Baiocchi, T. (3 January 2011) https://www.eater.com/2011/1/3/6703783/vintage-america-a-brief-history-of-wine-in-america National Park Service: The Virginia Company of London - Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historic Park Virginia, Chaney, T., Cohen K., Cotton, L.P. (15 July 2002) https://www.nps.gov/jame/learn/historyculture/the-virginia-company-of-london.htm Hoover Institution: The Colonial Roots of American Taxation, 1607 - 1700, Rabushka, A. (1 August 2002) https://www.hoover.org/research/colonial-roots-american-taxation-1607-1700 Jefferson Vineyards: History - Realizing Jefferson's Dream (n.d.) https://www.jeffersonvineyards.com/About/History JSTOR (The Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, vol 128, no. 3, 2020, pp. 226 - 258): Lord Delaware, First Governor of Virginia, ‘the Poorest Baron of This Kingdom', Rose, E.M. (20200 https://www.jstor.org/stable/26926494?read-now=1#page_scan_tab_contents On the Vine: Appalachian High Country AVA becomes North Carolina's Fifth Official Wine Region (10 April 2017), https://www.onthevinecarolina.com/wines-vines/135/appalachian-high-country-ava-becomes-north-carolinas-fifth-official-wine-region UC Davis (Foundation Plant Services Grapes): Norton https://fps.ucdavis.edu//fgrdetails.cfm?varietyid=2872&showmore=yes Virginia Wine: https://www.virginiawine.org/about#history Virginia Wine Guide https://www.virginiawineguide.net Wineries Virginia: A Brief history of Wine in Virginia, Dreyer, K.C. (22 July 2020) https://wineriesvirginia.com/history-of-wine-in-virginia/  Glass in Session® Episodes Related to this Session: S13E1: American Sparkling Wine https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/american-sparkling-wine-s13e1 S13E3: Meritage: An American Blending Story https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/meritage-an-american-blending-story-with-french-roots S13E4: J'Adore Amador https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s13e3-jadore-amador S13E5: Bourbon: The Distinctly American Spirit https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/bourbon-the-distinctly-american-spirit Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC. Music: “Write Your Story” by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)

  The second part of our campaign finance history starts with both a scandal and reform linked to Theodore Roosevelt, and carries through to more recent Supreme Court rulings.  Research: Bedard, Paul. “George Washington Plied Voters with Booze.” USNews and World Report. Nov. 8, 2011. https://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/washington-whispers/2011/11/08/george-washington-plied-voters-with-booze Blakemore, Erin. “Elections in Colonial America Were Huge, Booze-Fueled Parties.” History.com. Nov. 25, 2019. https://www.history.com/news/colonial-america-election-day-parties R. Brunson, “Swartwout, Samuel,” Texas State Historical Association. Handbook of Texas Online. https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/swartwout-samuel. “Buckley v. Valeo.” Federal Election Commission. https://www.fec.gov/legal-resources/court-cases/buckley-v-valeo “Court Decision Stirs Up Fuss.” The Spokesman Review. April 4, 1944. https://www.newspapers.com/image/569336879/?terms=Lonnie%20E.%20Smith%20&match=1 “Did You Know... Samuel Swartwout Skimmed Staggering Sums?” U.S. Customs and Border Protection. https://www.cbp.gov/about/history/did-you-know/samuel-swartwout Dunbar, John. “A Modern history of campaign finance: from Watergate to ‘Citizens United.'” The Center for Public Integrity. Nov. 15, 2017. https://publicintegrity.org/politics/a-modern-history-of-campaign-finance-from-watergate-to-citizens-united/ “Appendix 4 -- The Federal Election Campaign Laws:A Short History.” FEC. https://transition.fec.gov/info/appfour.htm#anchor616480 Encyclopedia of Detroit. “NEWBERRY, TRUMAN HANDY.” https://detroithistorical.org/learn/encyclopedia-of-detroit/newberry-truman-handy Fair Political Practices Commission. “Use of Campaign Funds.” Campaign Manual. June 2020. https://www.fppc.ca.gov/content/dam/fppc/NS-Documents/TAD/Campaign%20Manuals/Manual_4/Manual_4_Ch_7_Use_of_Campaign_Funds.pdf Fuller, Jame. “From George Washington to Shaun McCutcheon: A brief-ish history of campaign finance reform.” The Washington Post. April 3, 2014. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2014/04/03/a-history-of-campaign-finance-reform-from-george-washington-to-shaun-mccutcheon/ Supreme Court of the United States. “Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission.” October 2009. https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/4163268-Citizens-United-v-FEC-Decision.html “Washington City, May 19, 1840.” The Baltimore Sun. May 21, 1840. https://www.newspapers.com/image/364961740/?terms=%22bill%20to%20secure%20the%20freedom%20of%20elections%22&match=1 Grizzard, Frank E. “George Washington: A Biographical Companion.” ABC-CLIO 2022. Hinnershitz, Stephanie, PhD. “The Smith–Connally Act and Labor Battles on the Home Front.” The National WWII Museum. June 22, 2023. https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/smith-connally-act-and-labor-battles-home-front “House of Burgesses.” George Washington's Mount Vernon. https://www.mountvernon.org/george-washington/house-of-burgesses/ Lau, Tim. “Citizens United Explained.” Brennan Center for Justice. Dec. 12, 2019. https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/citizens-united-explained “McConnell v. FEC.” Federal Election Commission United States of America. https://www.fec.gov/legal-resources/court-cases/mcconnell-v-fec/ “Mark Hanna and the 1896 Election.” United States Senate. https://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/minute/Hanna_1896Election.htm#:~:text=At%20age%2015%20he%20moved,coal%2C%20iron%2C%20and%20steel. “Money-in-politics Timeline.” Open Secrets. https://www.opensecrets.org/resources/learn/timeline “Mr. Crittenden's Speech.” Hartfor Courant. Feb. 14, 1839. https://www.newspapers.com/image/369520711/?terms=%22crittenden%22&match=1 Mutch, R. (2002). “The First Federal Campaign Finance Bills.” Journal of Policy History,14(1), 30-48. doi:10.1353/jph.2002.0004 Lewis, Charles. “Was campaign finance an issue in George Washington's day?” Investigative Reporting Workshop. Sept. 27, 2021. https://investigativereportingworkshop.org/news/was-campaign-finance-an-issue-in-george-washingtons-day/ “Louisville.” The Courier-Journal. Feb. 4, 1837. https://www.newspapers.com/image/118738402/?terms=%22bill%20to%20secure%20the%20freedom%20of%20elections%22&match=1 “Mr. Bell's Bill … “ The Natchez Weekly Courier. June 10, 1840. https://www.newspapers.com/image/248855111/?terms=%22bill%20to%20secure%20the%20freedom%20of%20elections%22&match=1 “Naval Appropriation Bill.” The Buffalo Commercial. April 14, 1866. https://www.newspapers.com/image/282153733/?terms=%22Naval%20Appropriations%20Bill%22%20&match=1 "NEWBERRY, Truman Handy." Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/N000062 “Pendleton Act (1883).” National Archives. https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/pendleton-act#:~:text=The%20Pendleton%20Act%20provided%20that,were%20covered%20by%20the%20law. Perlstein, Rick. "Watergate scandal". Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Jun. 2023, https://www.britannica.com/event/Watergate-Scandal Roosevelt, Franklin D. “Veto of the Smith-Connally Bill.” June 25, 1943. https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/veto-the-smith-connally-bill Roosevelt, Theodore. “December 5, 1905: Fifth Annual Message.” UVA – Miller Center. https://millercenter.org/the-presidency/presidential-speeches/december-5-1905-fifth-annual-message Scott, Kyle, and Matthew A. Kern. “Buckley v. Valeo (1976).” The First Amendment Encyclopedia. 2009. https://www.mtsu.edu/first-amendment/article/126/buckley-v-valeo “The Election Case of Truman H. Newberry of Michigan (1922).” United States Senate. https://www.senate.gov/about/origins-foundations/electing-appointing-senators/contested-senate-elections/102Ford_Newberry.htm “Naval Appropriation Bill.” The Philadelphia Inquirer. April 14, 1866. https://www.newspapers.com/image/168100996/?terms=%22Naval%20Appropriations%20Bill%22%20&match=1 Terry, Stephen C. “Major Election Reform Legislation Quietly Approved by Senate.” The Times Argus. March 24, 1976. https://www.newspapers.com/image/657291645/?terms=buckley%20valeo&match=1 “Tursts for Roosevelt.” Freeport Bulletin. Oct. 20, 1904. https://www.newspapers.com/image/762693183/?terms=insurance%20roosevelt&match=1 Thompson, Mary V. “Beer.” George Washington's Mount Vernon. https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/beer/#note3 United States. “Defalcations. Reports of majority and minority ... Report of the Committee of Investigation on the subject of the defalcations of Samuel Swartwout and others : ... also the report of the minority of the Committee.” Thomas Allen. 1839. Accessed online: https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/007704602 United States Senate. “Presidential Election Campaign Fund of 1966.” https://www.finance.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/SPrt301.pdf Victor, Jennifer Nicoll, Phd. “History of Financing of Federal Campaigns in the US.” Wondrium Daily. July 25, 2021. https://www.wondriumdaily.com/history-of-financing-of-federal-campaigns-in-the-us/ Woodward, Bob and Brian Duffy. “Chinese Embassy Role in Contributions Probed.” Washington Post. Feb. 13, 1997. https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/politics/special/campfin/stories/china1.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part one of our discussion of U.S. campaign financing starts before the colonies had gained their independence and covers some of the earliest ways that money was collected for political parties.  That book title we were after during the episode was "A Children's Illustrated History of Presidential Assassination," by Bryan Young. Research: Bedard, Paul. “George Washington Plied Voters with Booze.” USNews and World Report. Nov. 8, 2011. https://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/washington-whispers/2011/11/08/george-washington-plied-voters-with-booze Blakemore, Erin. “Elections in Colonial America Were Huge, Booze-Fueled Parties.” History.com. Nov. 25, 2019. https://www.history.com/news/colonial-america-election-day-parties R. Brunson, “Swartwout, Samuel,” Texas State Historical Association. Handbook of Texas Online. https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/swartwout-samuel. “Buckley v. Valeo.” Federal Election Commission. https://www.fec.gov/legal-resources/court-cases/buckley-v-valeo “Court Decision Stirs Up Fuss.” The Spokesman Review. April 4, 1944. https://www.newspapers.com/image/569336879/?terms=Lonnie%20E.%20Smith%20&match=1 “Did You Know... Samuel Swartwout Skimmed Staggering Sums?” U.S. Customs and Border Protection. https://www.cbp.gov/about/history/did-you-know/samuel-swartwout Dunbar, John. “A Modern history of campaign finance: from Watergate to ‘Citizens United.'” The Center for Public Integrity. Nov. 15, 2017. https://publicintegrity.org/politics/a-modern-history-of-campaign-finance-from-watergate-to-citizens-united/ “Appendix 4 -- The Federal Election Campaign Laws:A Short History.” FEC. https://transition.fec.gov/info/appfour.htm#anchor616480 Encyclopedia of Detroit. “NEWBERRY, TRUMAN HANDY.” https://detroithistorical.org/learn/encyclopedia-of-detroit/newberry-truman-handy Fair Political Practices Commission. “Use of Campaign Funds.” Campaign Manual. June 2020. https://www.fppc.ca.gov/content/dam/fppc/NS-Documents/TAD/Campaign%20Manuals/Manual_4/Manual_4_Ch_7_Use_of_Campaign_Funds.pdf Fuller, Jame. “From George Washington to Shaun McCutcheon: A brief-ish history of campaign finance reform.” The Washington Post. April 3, 2014. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2014/04/03/a-history-of-campaign-finance-reform-from-george-washington-to-shaun-mccutcheon/ Supreme Court of the United States. “Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission.” October 2009. https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/4163268-Citizens-United-v-FEC-Decision.html “Washington City, May 19, 1840.” The Baltimore Sun. May 21, 1840. https://www.newspapers.com/image/364961740/?terms=%22bill%20to%20secure%20the%20freedom%20of%20elections%22&match=1 Grizzard, Frank E. “George Washington: A Biographical Companion.” ABC-CLIO 2022. Hinnershitz, Stephanie, PhD. “The Smith–Connally Act and Labor Battles on the Home Front.” The National WWII Museum. June 22, 2023. https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/smith-connally-act-and-labor-battles-home-front “House of Burgesses.” George Washington's Mount Vernon. https://www.mountvernon.org/george-washington/house-of-burgesses/ Lau, Tim. “Citizens United Explained.” Brennan Center for Justice. Dec. 12, 2019. https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/citizens-united-explained “McConnell v. FEC.” Federal Election Commission United States of America. https://www.fec.gov/legal-resources/court-cases/mcconnell-v-fec/ “Mark Hanna and the 1896 Election.” United States Senate. https://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/minute/Hanna_1896Election.htm#:~:text=At%20age%2015%20he%20moved,coal%2C%20iron%2C%20and%20steel. “Money-in-politics Timeline.” Open Secrets. https://www.opensecrets.org/resources/learn/timeline “Mr. Crittenden's Speech.” Hartfor Courant. Feb. 14, 1839. https://www.newspapers.com/image/369520711/?terms=%22crittenden%22&match=1 Mutch, R. (2002). “The First Federal Campaign Finance Bills.” Journal of Policy History,14(1), 30-48. doi:10.1353/jph.2002.0004 Lewis, Charles. “Was campaign finance an issue in George Washington's day?” Investigative Reporting Workshop. Sept. 27, 2021. https://investigativereportingworkshop.org/news/was-campaign-finance-an-issue-in-george-washingtons-day/ “Louisville.” The Courier-Journal. Feb. 4, 1837. https://www.newspapers.com/image/118738402/?terms=%22bill%20to%20secure%20the%20freedom%20of%20elections%22&match=1 “Mr. Bell's Bill … “ The Natchez Weekly Courier. June 10, 1840. https://www.newspapers.com/image/248855111/?terms=%22bill%20to%20secure%20the%20freedom%20of%20elections%22&match=1 “Naval Appropriation Bill.” The Buffalo Commercial. April 14, 1866. https://www.newspapers.com/image/282153733/?terms=%22Naval%20Appropriations%20Bill%22%20&match=1 "NEWBERRY, Truman Handy." Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/N000062 “Pendleton Act (1883).” National Archives. https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/pendleton-act#:~:text=The%20Pendleton%20Act%20provided%20that,were%20covered%20by%20the%20law. Perlstein, Rick. "Watergate scandal". Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Jun. 2023, https://www.britannica.com/event/Watergate-Scandal Roosevelt, Franklin D. “Veto of the Smith-Connally Bill.” June 25, 1943. https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/veto-the-smith-connally-bill Roosevelt, Theodore. “December 5, 1905: Fifth Annual Message.” UVA – Miller Center. https://millercenter.org/the-presidency/presidential-speeches/december-5-1905-fifth-annual-message Scott, Kyle, and Matthew A. Kern. “Buckley v. Valeo (1976).” The First Amendment Encyclopedia. 2009. https://www.mtsu.edu/first-amendment/article/126/buckley-v-valeo “The Election Case of Truman H. Newberry of Michigan (1922).” United States Senate. https://www.senate.gov/about/origins-foundations/electing-appointing-senators/contested-senate-elections/102Ford_Newberry.htm “Naval Appropriation Bill.” The Philadelphia Inquirer. April 14, 1866. https://www.newspapers.com/image/168100996/?terms=%22Naval%20Appropriations%20Bill%22%20&match=1 Terry, Stephen C. “Major Election Reform Legislation Quietly Approved by Senate.” The Times Argus. March 24, 1976. https://www.newspapers.com/image/657291645/?terms=buckley%20valeo&match=1 “Tursts for Roosevelt.” Freeport Bulletin. Oct. 20, 1904. https://www.newspapers.com/image/762693183/?terms=insurance%20roosevelt&match=1 Thompson, Mary V. “Beer.” George Washington's Mount Vernon. https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/beer/#note3 United States. “Defalcations. Reports of majority and minority ... Report of the Committee of Investigation on the subject of the defalcations of Samuel Swartwout and others : ... also the report of the minority of the Committee.” Thomas Allen. 1839. Accessed online: https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/007704602 United States Senate. “Presidential Election Campaign Fund of 1966.” https://www.finance.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/SPrt301.pdf Victor, Jennifer Nicoll, Phd. “History of Financing of Federal Campaigns in the US.” Wondrium Daily. July 25, 2021. https://www.wondriumdaily.com/history-of-financing-of-federal-campaigns-in-the-us/ Woodward, Bob and Brian Duffy. “Chinese Embassy Role in Contributions Probed.” Washington Post. Feb. 13, 1997. https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/politics/special/campfin/stories/china1.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IN THE NEWS:Despite sensationalist media coverage, recent FBI statistics reveal that crime rates in Virginia, and nationwide, have actually decreased significantly over the past three decades--with blue states having lower crime rates than red states. So what causes the news reports and political rhetoric that says these are the most dangerous times?Virginia doesn't require primary voters to register as Democrats or Republicans; and last week, Democrats were worried by Republican calls for their voters to vote in Democratic primaries potentially shifting the results. But those worries weren't borne out--and evidence shows that cross-party voting has never been an effective political rool.With the primaries finished, both Democrats and Republicans are calling the other side extremists--with Democrats pointing to the MAGA movements and Republicans pointing to recent electric vehicle mandates that'll go into effect by 2030.At the Watercooler:- "Tiger King"'s Doc Antle was just convicted in Virginia for trafficking endangered lions- Republicans House candidates have been especially quiet in their respose to last week's primary resultsTRIVIA: What county did George Washington represent in the House of Burgesses? Learn more at http://linktr.ee/JacklegMedia

CLICK HERE to listen to episode audio (5:04).Sections below are the following: Transcript of Audio Audio Notes and Acknowledgments ImagesExtra InformationSourcesRelated Water Radio Episodes For Virginia Teachers (Relevant SOLs, etc.). Unless otherwise noted, all Web addresses mentioned were functional as of 1-6-23. TRANSCRIPT OF AUDIO From the Cumberland Gap to the Atlantic Ocean, this is Virginia Water Radio for the weeks of January 9 and January 16, 2023. MUSIC – ~12 sec – instrumental. That's part of “Falls of Richmond,” by Timothy Seaman of Williamsburg, Va.  The falls on the James River at Richmond are a notable geographicfeature of Virginia's capital city.  A relatively short distance from those turbulent sections of the James is one of the city's most notable humanfeatures, the State Capitol building, home of the Virginia General Assembly.  This episode is our annual overview of the General Assembly, which this year convenes on January 11 and is scheduled to adjourn on February 25.  To start, have a listen to the music for about 30 more seconds, and see if you know the General Assembly connection to the following numbers: 405, 2 and 4, 51 and 47, 21 and 19, and, last, about 163 billion. MUSIC – ~31 sec – instrumental. Here are the answers: This year will be the 405th consecutive sessions of the General Assembly started it as the Virginia House of Burgesses in 1619. House of Delegates members are elected for 2 year terms, and Senate members are elected for 4 year terms. The current House of Delegates has 51 Republicans and 47 Democrats, with two seats to be filled by upcoming special elections.  [1-10-23 addition, not in audio: Special elections to fill those House seats were held on January 10, 2023.] The current Senate has 21 Democrats and 19 Republicans.  [1-10-23 correction, not in audio: As of December 31, 2022, the Senate had only 18 Republicans, after Sen. Jennifer Kiggans, representing Virginia's 7th Senatorial District, resigned to take a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.  A special election to fill that Senate seat was held on January 10, 2023.] And finally, the Commonwealth's current two-year budget is about $163 billion dollars; proposed changes to that budget will be a big part of the work of the 2023 session. Besides the budget, the Assembly typically considers two-to-three thousand other bills and resolutions.  In recent years about 150 to 200 of those measures have related to water resources, either directly through impacts on aquatic environments, water supplies, or other water uses, or indirectly through impacts on energy or land uses that, in turn, affect water.  The budget also affects water, particularly through funding of natural resource-related departments, such as Conservation and Recreation, Environmental Quality, Wildlife Resources, and the Marine Resources Commission. Action on measures involves sub-committees, full committees, and floor debate.  Passed bills go to the governor for approval, veto, or proposed changes, and bills with a governor's veto or proposed changes return to the Assembly for further consideration during a reconvened session in April.   All along the way, citizens, interest groups, and other stakeholders vie to have a say through information and opinions.  You can join in by following the Assembly's work and by communicating with your local delegate or senator about issues of concern.  Tools to help you do so are available online at virginiageneralassembly.gov. Thanks to Timothy Seaman for permission to use this week's music, and we close with about 20 more seconds of “Falls of Richmond.” MUSIC – ~20 sec – instrumental. SHIP'S BELL Virginia Water Radio is produced by the Virginia Water Resources Research Center, part of Virginia Tech's College of Natural Resources and Environment.  For more Virginia water sounds, music, or information, visit us online at virginiawaterradio.org, or call the Water Center at (540) 231-5624.  Thanks to Stewart Scales for his banjo version of “Cripple Creek” to open and close this episode.  In Blacksburg, I'm Alan Raflo, thanking you for listening, and wishing you health, wisdom, and good water. AUDIO NOTES AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS “Falls of Richmond,” part of the medley …., is from the 2004 album “Virginia Wildlife,” copyright 2004 by Timothy Seaman and Pine Wind Music, used with permission.  The “Virginia Wildlife” album was a collaboration between Mr. Seaman and the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (now the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources).  More information about Timothy Seaman is available online at http://www.timothyseaman.com/, and complete list of his music is available online at online at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ktkWi5LkEc2gqoPe9Brzv?si=cca5f241a3294604&nd=1.  “Falls of Richmond” was used previously by Virginia Water Radio most recently in Episode 87, 11-7-11. Click here if you'd like to hear the full version (1 min./11 sec.) of the “Cripple Creek” arrangement/performance by Stewart Scales that opens and closes this episode.  More information about Mr. Scales and the group New Standard, with which Mr. Scales plays, is available online at http://newstandardbluegrass.com. IMAGES   Screen shot of the Virginia Legislative Information System's online site for following legislation in the 2023 Virginia General Assembly, accessed at https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+men+BIL, 1/9/23.Screen shot of the Virginia Legislative Information System's online site for information about the Virginia state budget during the 2023 Virginia General Assembly, accessed at https://budget.lis.virginia.gov/, 1/9/23. EXTRA INFORMATION ABOUT THE VIRGINIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY The General Assembly's main Web page, http://virginiageneralassembly.gov/index.php, offers several useful features, including member lists, session calendars, live video of floor sessions, and information on legislative processes.  The Legislative Information System (LIS) Web site, http://lis.virginia.gov/lis.htm, provides lists and summaries of all bills, searchable by topic, member, committee, etc. Video streams of sessions and meetings for both the House of Delegates and the Senate, including committees, are available online at https://virginiageneralassembly.gov/membersAndSession.php?secid=1&activesec=0#!hb=1&mainContentTabs=0.Committees are key parts of the General Assembly process.  Legislation about water or about activities that can affect water may be assigned to any of several standing committees, most of which meet weekly during the General Assembly session.  Two committees that receive many (but not all) of the water-related bills are the House Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Committee, which meets weekly on Wednesdays at 1 p.m., and the Senate Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources Committee, which meets weekly on Tuesdays, one-half hour after adjournment of the day's floor session.  Information about all standing committees as of the 2022 session—including membership, meeting times, and legislation being considered—is available online at https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?ses=221&typ=lnk&val=71.To express an opinion on legislation, citizens are advised to contact their respective delegate of senator.  If you do not know your representatives or their contact information, you can use the online “Who's My Legislator” service, available at http://whosmy.virginiageneralassembly.gov/.  You can also find members' contact information at these links:House of Delegates, at http://virginiageneralassembly.gov/house/members/members.php;State Senate, at https://apps.senate.virginia.gov/Senator/. The Lobbyist-In-A-Box subscriber service also offers free tracking for up to five bills, and it offers tracking of more than five bills for a fee; visit http://lis.virginia.gov/h015.htm.  For more information or assistance, phone Legislative Automated Systems at (804) 786-9631 or Virginia Interactive at (804) 318-4133. The organization Open Virginia's Richmond Sunlight Web site, at https://www.richmondsunlight.com/, also offers tools for following the General Assembly and for learning about Virginia law. SOURCES USED FOR AUDIO AND OFFERING MORE INFORMATION Ballotpedia, “Virginia General Assembly,” online at https://ballotpedia.org/Virginia_General_Assembly. Friends of the James River Park, “James River Park,” online at at www.jamesriverpark.org/index.php. James River Association: “About the James River,” online at https://thejamesriver.org/about-the-james-river/; and “James River Maps,” online at https://thejamesriver.org/explore-the-james/james-river-maps/(see Middle Section, Map 6).Venture Richmond, “James River Activities in Downtown Richmond,” online at https://venturerichmond.com/explore-downtown/outdoors/james-river-activities/.Virginia Department of Elections, online at https://www.elections.virginia.gov/.  This site has information on the special election held January 10, 2023, to fill two open House of Delegates seats and one open Senate seat (as noted in the addition/correction to the audio transcript above).Virginia General Assembly main Web site, online at https://virginiageneralassembly.gov/index.php.  See particularly the following specific pages: About the General Assembly;Citizen Involvement;Legislative Terms;Senate of Virginia;Virginia House of Delegates Member Listings. Virginia Legislative Information System, online at https://lis.virginia.gov/.  For information on General Assembly committees, see https://lis.virginia.gov/221/com/COM.HTM.  For budget information, see https://budget.lis.virginia.gov/. Virginia Water Resources Research Center, “Virginia Water Legislation,” online at https://www.vwrrc.vt.edu/virginia-water-legislation/.  This site provides access to inventories of water-related bills in the Virginia General Assembly from 1998 through 2022. RELATED VIRGINIA WATER RADIO EPISODES All Water Radio episodes are listed by category at the Index link above (http://www.virginiawaterradio.org/p/index.html).  See particularly the “Community/Organizations” subject category. Following are links to other episodes on the Virginia General Assembly. Episode 143, 1-7-13 – “Music for the Past and Present of the Virginia General Assembly” (annual General Assembly introduction).Episode 147, 2-4-13 – “Committees Guide the Flow of Bills in the Virginia General Assembly.”Episode 196, 1-13-14 – “The Virginia General Assembly on its 396 Opening Day, January 8, 2014” (annual General Assembly introduction).Episode 247, 1-5-15 – “January Means State Budget Time in the Virginia General Assembly” (annual General Assembly introduction, with special focus on the state budget).Episode 252, 2-9-15 – “Voting on Water in the 2015 Virginia General Assembly.”Episode 297, 1-4-16 – “Water's on the Agenda—along with a Whole Lot Else—When the Virginia General Assembly Convenes” (annual General Assembly introduction).Episode 302, 2-8-16 – “Voting on Water in the 2016 Virginia General Assembly.”Episode 350, 1-9-17 – “Old English Music Helps Preview the Old Dominion's 2017 General Assembly” (annual General Assembly introduction).Episode 353, 1-30-17 – “Voting on Water in the 2017 Virginia General Assembly.”Episode 359, 3-13-17 – “Subcommittees are Where Many Proposed Virginia Laws Start to Float or Sink.”Episode 402, 1-8-18 – “The Virginia Legislature Begins Its 400th Year in 2018” (annual General Assembly introduction).Episode 405, 1-29-18 – “Voting on Water in the 2018 Virginia General Assembly.”Episode 410, 3-5-18 – “Virginia Electricity Regulation and Water” (on legislation in the 2018 session on electricity regulation).Episode 454, 1-7-19 – “The Virginia General Assembly, from Jamestown in 1619 to Richmond in 2019” (annual General Assembly introduction).Episode 460, 2-18-19 – “Voting on Water in the 2018 Virginia General Assembly.”Episode 506, 1-6-20 – “Action on Budget, Bills, and Other Business Commences January 8 for the 2020 Virginia General Assembly” (annual General Assembly introduction).Episode 510, 2-3-20 – “Voting on Water in the 2020 Virginia General Assembly.”Episode 522, 4-27-20 – “Virginia Enacts a New Energy Era” (on legislation in the 2020 session on electricity generation, carbon emissions, and recurrent flooding).Episode 558, 1-4-21 – “January 13 is Opening Day for the 2021 Virginia General Assembly” (annual General Assembly introduction). Episode 562, 2-1-21 – “Voting on Water in the 2021 Virginia General Assembly.”Episode 611, 1-10-22 – “The Second Wednesday in January Means the Virginia General Assembly Convenes” (annual General Assembly introduction). Episode 614, 1-31-22 – “Voting on Water in the 2022 Virginia General Assembly.” FOR VIRGINIA TEACHERS – RELATED STANDARDS OF LEARNING (SOLs) AND OTHER INFORMATION Following are some Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs) that may be supported by this episode's audio/transcript, sources, or other information included in this post.2020 Music SOLs SOLs at various grade levels that call for “examining the relationship of music to the other fine arts and other fields of knowledge.” 2018 Science SOLs Grades K-5 – Earth Resources3.8 – Natural events and humans influence ecosystems.4.8. – Virginia has important natural resources. Grade 66.9 – Humans impact the environment and individuals can influence public policy decisions related to energy and the environment. Life Science Course LS.9 – Relationships exist bet

Episode Notes This week in 1769...  when the House of Burgesses sponsored at ball at Williamsburg's capitol building, Virginian women shunned fine Bristish fabrics and showed up in homespun gowns. This was seen as a patriotic act of defiance, and inspired women all over America to wear homespun in protest of British policies. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes This week in 1710... a prominent Virginia politician meets a grisly end. Daniel Parke quickly ascended to the Virginia House of Burgesses and the Governor's Council, before being awarded governorship of the Leeward Islands. But despite his political successes, his difficult personality won him enemies. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

A talk with conflict resolution specialist Guy Burgess, who, along with his wife Heidi Burgess, run the project www.beyondintractability.org. Guy and Heidi wrote a paper in 2022 titled "Applying conflict resolution insights to the hyper‐polarized, society‐wide conflicts threatening liberal democracies." I talk with Guy about: how conflict resolution principles might be applied to U.S. polarization problems; the importance of addressing liberal-side contributions to polarization; the common objections people can have to seeing polarization as a problem that both sides must tackle; how some in the conflict resolution space may be hindered from helping by their own liberal bias and polarization; the Burgesses' ideas for what society must do to reduce polarization to more healthy levels, and more.Support the show

It's Election Day, and Barry's guest on the podcast is Jim Moyer of the French and Indian War Foundation.  Jim shares George Washington's plan to get out the vote in the 1758 election to win a seat in the House of Burgesses representing Frederick County.  The plan revolved around food and booze. 

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Welcome to the Omni-Win Project Podcast.It's time to upgrade our democracy. If you're fed up with the status quo and want to catalyze political and societal change, you're in the right place. The Omni-Win Project Podcast is ready to shed light on the many opportunities we have to revolutionize our political culture. We're all in this together, so join us in co-creating the future of democracy. “Everybody's talking, but they're not listening.”This week, Duncan welcomes Guy and Heidi Burgess onto the show. They talk about how people have a moral obligation to get involved in solving our problems, and that our current way of thinking isn't working for us. Climate change and conflict have many similarities, and Heidi explains what they are.Uncover why our political system simply isn't working for us, and how we can start changing that. We're deeply polarized, and our media and politics play into this issue. It stops us from coming together to create lasting change, and we need to fight back against bad actors.Are you ready to be a force for good in our world? Episode Highlights: Discover how a man in Uzbekistan inspired the Burgesses to make their content accessible to all.Heidi explains the similarities between climate change and conflict. Guy talks about the issue with watching our favorite news channel. Understand why it's imperative we bring people together from different disciplines. (Maybe that's you!)Heidi calls for people in the field to get involved in teaching people how to deal with polarization.Guy explains why we need to solve problems the same way doctors do. Uncover why our political system just doesn't work. Duncan explains why issues aren't as simple as yes or no or this or that About this episode's guest: Guy and Heidi Burgess are a husband-and-wife team of Ph.D. social scientists. They have been studying, teaching, and practicing conflict resolution for 40+ years. They co-direct the Conflict Information Consortium and its underlying projects, Beyond Intractability and the Constructive Conflict Initiative. Their biggest focus is creating an online resource library on  www.beyondintractability.org about peacebuilding, strengthening democracy, and conflict resolution. Connect with Heidi & Guy:WebsiteEmail: burgess@beyondintractability.orgSubstack Here are some resources mentioned in the show. Beyond IntractabilityThings you can do to helpConstructive Conflict InitiativeThe Hyper-Polarization Crisis: A Conflict Resolution Challengefeature article, published in the Conflict Resolution Quarterly (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/crq.21334).For more resources and content from this episode go to the episode page HERE Where Else can you find this episode?  Watch On Youtube On SubstackEpisode PageLooking to learn more about how we can change the future of our democracy? Connect with Duncan & the Omni-Win Project: FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInYouTubeSubstack

Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death by Patrick Henry audiobook. This speech was given March 23, 1775, at St. John's Church in Richmond, Virginia, and is credited with having singlehandedly convinced the Virginia House of Burgesses to pass a resolution delivering the Virginia troops to the Revolutionary War. In attendance were Thomas Jefferson and George Washington. Reportedly, the crowd, upon hearing the speech, jumped up and shouted, "To Arms! To Arms!"

You may know him as the writer of the Declaration of Independence, as the dealmaker behind the Louisiana Purchase, or as the guy on the nickel! But did you know Thomas Jefferson was America's original shopaholic? In this episode, we examine his idealism, hypocrisy, and inability to take a note. We also try to pronounce “House of Burgesses.” And it's embarrassing. Email pardonme.presidentialpod@gmail.com to contact us or issue corrections (with sources, please).  Produced and Edited by Trent Thomson and Marissa Macy Original music by Noise of Approval Graphic design by Darcey Mckinney   Sources American Sphinx: The Character of Thomas Jefferson by Joseph J. Ellis https://www.monticello.org/jefferson-timeline/ https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/16/us/sally-hemings-exhibit-monticello.html Thomas Jefferson: A Film by Ken Burns

Essay 35: Virginia's House of Burgesses, Rights of the British Colonies, and Establishing Representative Governing in America by Tom Hand. Click here to explore our 2022 90-Day Study: American Exceptionalism Revealed: The Historic Rise and Fall of Worldwide Regimes and How United States Founding Wisdom Prevails. America's Founders understood the failings of totalitarian regimes, and thus attempted an experiment in liberty they hoped future Americans would find invaluable and maintain. Constituting America's 2022 90-Day Study looks at the rise and fall of worldwide regimes throughout history, juxtaposed to founding principles of the United States Constitution and federalists' and anti-federalists' views of their day regarding what history taught them about human nature and what is required to preserve our freedom!

Episode Notes This week in 1699... Jamestown had been the seat of power since its founding in 1607, but for the House of Burgesses, the smoldering and disease ridden town had become simply unbearable. Seeking a safer, healthier place to govern their budding nation, they set up shop temporarily at Middle Plantation. The end result was the birth of Williamsburg, Virginia.

Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission.This week, prolific author Gabrielle Meyer joins us on the podcast as her newest release, the first one she's written for her dream publishing house, hits the shelves. She discusses the unique plot for the novel, the theme of God's sovereignty and how that played out in her own life as she wrote the book. and how she researched the story in the middle of Covid restrictions. When the Day Comes by Gabrielle MeyerHow will she choose, knowing all she must sacrifice?Libby has been given a powerful gift: to live one life in 1774 Colonial Williamsburg and the other in 1914 Gilded Age New York City. When she falls asleep in one life, she wakes up in the other. While she's the same person at her core in both times, she's leading two vastly different lives.In Colonial Williamsburg, Libby is a public printer for the House of Burgesses and the Royal Governor, trying to provide for her family and support the Patriot cause. The man she loves, Henry Montgomery, has his own secrets. As the revolution draws near, both their lives--and any hope of love--are put in jeopardy.Libby's life in 1914 New York is filled with wealth, drawing room conversations, and bachelors. But the only work she cares about--women's suffrage--is discouraged, and her mother is intent on marrying her off to an English marquess. The growing talk of war in Europe only complicates matters.But Libby knows she's not destined to live two lives forever. On her twenty-first birthday, she must choose one path and forfeit the other--but how can she choose when she has so much to lose in each life?Get your copy of When the Day Comes by Gabrielle Meyer.Gabrielle lives on the banks of the Upper Mississippi River with her husband and four children. As an employee of the Minnesota Historical Society, she fell in love with the rich history of her state and enjoys writing historical and contemporary novels inspired by real people, places, and events. The river is a constant source of inspiration for Gabrielle, and if you look closely, you will find a river in each of her stories.When Gabrielle is not writing, you might find her homeschooling her children, cheering them on at sporting and theatrical events, or hosting a gathering at her home with family and friends.Visit Gabrielle Meyer's website.Become a patron of Christian Historical Fiction Talk and get some great benefits including early access to extended episodes and the chance to ask the author your questions. Listen to our earlier conversation about split time fiction.

Episode 98 – "A Voice in the House" - While other political leaders cave to the King's demands, Patrick Henry makes his presence - and his passion for liberty - known in the House of Burgesses. Meanwhile - something smells rotten in - the studio! You can help ensure this podcast continues to bless future listeners – please consider supporting Playful World Ministries and this podcast through: https://actintl.givingfuel.com/brownlee (https://actintl.givingfuel.com/brownlee) The Order of the Seven animal team helps birth one nation under God by entering the lives of a unique generation of children chosen to become the Founding Fathers of the United States of America. Each episode is hosted by Max, Liz and Nigel – and includes a selection from the audiobook, “The Voice, the Revolution, & the Key!” For your very own copy of the audiobook, written by Jenny L. Cote, read by our own “Announcer Lad” Denny Brownlee – go to Audible.com. Just click here:  http://bitly.ws/cik6 (http://bitly.ws/cik6) And we'd love to hear from you, too! Email: Jenny@epicorderoftheseven.com This episode features: 1:16 – When Announcer Lad gets wind of a foul odor – he finds out hosts have torn open yesterday's  garbage bag… euuuww.     4:45  –  Chapter 44 of “The Voice, the Revolution, & the Key” – entitled: “A Voice in the House.” 28:37 – It seems cleaning up the smelly garbage had become an all-consuming task! 29:41 – Jenny's Corner – How she was inspired to create the character of Patrick's horse – Miz P. 33:39 – Announcer Lad has ordered takeout – but for some reason our cohosts don't seem to be all     that hungry…

George Washington's rise constitutes one of the greatest self-reinventions in history. In his mid-twenties, this third son of a modest Virginia planter had ruined his own military career thanks to an outrageous ego. But by his mid-forties, that headstrong, unwise young man had evolved into an unassailable leader chosen as the commander in chief of the fledgling Continental Army. By his mid-fifties, he was unanimously elected the nation's first president. From Virginia's House of Burgesses, where Washington mastered the craft and timing of a practicing politician, to his management of local government as a justice of the Fairfax County Court to his eventual role in the Second Continental Congress and his grueling generalship in the American Revolution, Washington perfected the art of governing and service, earned trust, and built bridges. The lessons in leadership he absorbed along the way would be invaluable during the early years of the republic as he fought to unify the new nation. David O. Stewart turned to writing after a career practicing law in Washington, DC, defending accused criminals and challenging government actions as unconstitutional. He is a national bestselling and award-winning author of four previous books on American history.

Photo:  Patrick Henry before the Virginia House of Burgesses (forerunner of House of Delegates) May 30, 1765.  Here: delivering a speech against the Stamp Act of 1765, "If this be treason, make the most of it."             Title from original painting by Peter F. Rothermel after which the engraving was made. Painting in collection of Red Hill, Patrick Henry National Memorial, Brookneal, Virginia. Virginia's Jason Miyares's Lesson for Election 2021. SalenaZito.com @DCExaminer https://www.jasonmiyares.com/home https://magicvalley.com/news/opinion/columns/salena-zito-virginia-delegate-races-could-reflect-national-anti-democratic-mood/article_47e2f1ea-5678-5764-ba5a-b27a8776c497.html

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By age twenty-two, George Washington was acclaimed as a hero. As a commander of the Virginia Regiment, he gave orders to men decades older than himself. He was good at most things he tried and his name was known throughout British North America and England. Yet his military career came to ashes when he was twenty-seven. He tumbled down in power and was reduced to arguing on a law in the Virginia House of Burgesses of the banning of pigs running loose. His life is a story of careful reinvention from early missteps, culminating in his unanimous election as the nation's first president. But how did Washington emerge from a military leader to the highest office in the country?Today’s guest, David Stewart – author of George Washington: The Political Rise of America’s Founding Father, says that Washington has often been portrayed as less eloquent and politically savvy than peers, but his political skills were second to none. From Virginia's House of Burgesses, where Washington learned the craft and timing of a practicing politician, to his management of local government as a justice of the Fairfax County Court, to his eventual role in the Second Continental Congress and his grueling generalship in the American Revolution, Washington perfected the art of governing and service, earned trust, and built bridges. The lessons in leadership he absorbed along the way proved invaluable during the early years of the republic as he fought to unify the new nation. We look at five treacherous political minefields that Washington navigated in his career, including: • Bringing his army through a winter of despair at Valley Forge in 1778, while thwarting a combination to supersede him as commander in chief, then winning a crucial battle at the Monmouth Court House• Persuading mutinous, unpaid soldiers and officers to lay down their arms and embrace peace in 1783, then playing the crucial role in resolving the nation’s political chaos with a new constitution in 1787• Leading the new federal government as it was created from next to nothing, then guiding the bargain for a financial program that restored the nation’s credit and ensured its solvency• Keeping the nation out of the European war that followed the French Revolution, cooling passionate American adherents of both France and Britain• Struggling, in his final years, with human slavery, hoping to point his countrymen toward repentance and even redemption.

it's time to check out episode six of the Rabbitohs Top 4 Podcast, proudly presented by Wotif and powered by Audio Technica! In this latest episode, co-hosts Mark Ellison, Shannon Donato and Jeremy Monahan chat about the Top Four fastest players they've played with, against or seen, as well as the Top Four sporting movies of all time! First cab off the rank is the introduction to episode six of the Rabbitohs Top 4 Podcast (0:00:00) followed by the opening ‘What did you learn this week?' segment (0:01:50)! The first Top Four Topic for the podcast is the Top Four fastest players the boys have played with, played against or seen (0:09:14), a segment which includes some of the real speedsters of the game! Next up is a chat about the Top Four sporting movies of all time, including the search for a lost Rugby League film from the 1980s and discussion which goes off on a tangent on how players are recruited and retained these days (0:31:16). Our Rabbitohs trivia question is up next which focusses on John Sutton and Benji Marshall, as well as question for next week about the Burgii – or is that Burgesses? (0:59:57). Then we have a laugh with Shannon's TWO Jokes of the Week (1:06:44). Finally we wrap up episode six as we get ready for episode seven next week (1:11:42). Please give us a five-star rating and hit that subscribe or follow button on your favourite podcast platform including Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. Please tell your friends and family to search for ‘Rabbitohs Podcast Network' in their favourite podcast app. Thanks for listening and we'll join you next week!

it's time to check out episode six of the Rabbitohs Top 4 Podcast, proudly presented by Wotif and powered by Audio Technica!In this latest episode, co-hosts Mark Ellison, Shannon Donato and Jeremy Monahan chat about the Top Four fastest players they've played with, against or seen, as well as the Top Four sporting movies of all time!First cab off the rank is the introduction to episode six of the Rabbitohs Top 4 Podcast (0:00:00) followed by the opening ‘What did you learn this week?' segment (0:01:50)! The first Top Four Topic for the podcast is the Top Four fastest players the boys have played with, played against or seen (0:09:14), a segment which includes some of the real speedsters of the game! Next up is a chat about the Top Four sporting movies of all time, including the search for a lost Rugby League film from the 1980s and discussion which goes off on a tangent on how players are recruited and retained these days (0:31:16). Our Rabbitohs trivia question is up next which focusses on John Sutton and Benji Marshall, as well as question for next week about the Burgii – or is that Burgesses? (0:59:57). Then we have a laugh with Shannon's TWO Jokes of the Week (1:06:44). Finally we wrap up episode six as we get ready for episode seven next week (1:11:42).Please give us a five-star rating and hit that subscribe or follow button on your favourite podcast platform including Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. Please tell your friends and family to search for ‘Rabbitohs Podcast Network' in their favourite podcast app.Thanks for listening and we'll join you next week!

If you count up all his military service, George Washington was a soldier for about thirteen years. But as an elected representative he served for 26 years, first as a member of the House of Burgesses in Virginia, then as President of the United States. And that's not counting being appointed by Virginia's legislature to the First and Second Continental Congresses, and to the Constitutional Convention. That also passes over his simultaneous service as a Justice of Fairfax County, and member of the church vestry, both of which were important local political roles. Yet for some reason we don't think of Washington as a politician, nor recognize that the use of political power was perhaps his greatest talent. Fortunately David O. Stewart has remedied this deficit with his new book, George Washington: The Political Rise of America’s Founding Father. There are few better people with whom to talk about George Washington then David O. Stewart. He’s the author of numerous histories, including Impeached: The Trial of President Andrew Johnson and the Fight for Lincoln’s Legacy. For Further Investigation David O. Stewart writes, "I'm a fan of small books on Washington." He suggests: Edmund Morgan, The Genius of George Washington Don Higginbotham, ed., George Washington Reconsidered Paul Longmore, The Invention of George Washington    

Click to listen to episode (4:41) Sections below are the following:Transcript of AudioAudio Notes and AcknowledgmentsImagesExtra InformationSourcesRelated Water Radio EpisodesFor Virginia Teachers (Relevant SOLs, etc.) Unless otherwise noted, all Web addresses mentioned were functional as of 12-31-20.TRANSCRIPT OF AUDIO From the Cumberland Gap to the Atlantic Ocean, this is Virginia Water Radio for the week of January 4, 2021. This week is our annual preview of the Virginia General Assembly, which convenes this year on January 13.  We start with some music and a short General Assembly quiz.  Have a listen for about 20 seconds to part of “The Lass of Gowrie,” a traditional tune from the British Isles, which might have entertained General Assembly members in centuries past; it’s performed here by Timothy Seaman of Williamsburg, Virginia.  While you listen, consider this question: what do the numbers 1619, 100, 40, 60, 30, and 46 have to do with the General Assembly? MUSIC – ~18 sec – instrumental. Here are the quiz answers: The first meeting of the Virginia legislature was held in Jamestown in 1619. The current General Assembly consists of 100 members of the House of Delegates and 40 members of the Senate. And the Assembly convenes for a scheduled 60-day “long session” in even-numbered years and a scheduled 30-day “short session” in odd-numbered years.  In practice, the 30-day sessions are usually expanded to 46 days. In each session, thousands of bills and resolutions are proposed.  Usually about 100 to 200 bills relate to water resources, either directly through impacts on aquatic life, water supply, or other water uses; or indirectly through land uses that affect water.  The state budget also affects water, particularly through funding of water-related departments, such as Conservation and Recreation, Environmental Quality, Game and Inland Fisheries, and the Marine Resources Commission.  A new biennial budget is proposed in each even-numbered year session for the upcoming two fiscal years, while amendments to the current budget may be considered every year.Action on measures in the General Assembly involves sub-committees, full committees, and floor debate.  Passed bills go to the governor for approval, veto, or proposed changes.  All along the way, citizens, interest groups, and other stakeholders vie to have a say through information and opinions.  You can join in by following the Assembly’s work and by communicating with your local delegate or senator about issues of concern.  Tools to help you do so are available online at virginiageneralassembly.gov. Thanks to Timothy Seaman for permission to use part of “The Lass of Gowrie.”  We close with some more music, this time by the Harrisonburg- and Rockingham County, Virginia-based band, “The Steel Wheels,” with a song whose title reminds us of what the 140 General Assembly members are called to do every January.  Here’s about 25 seconds of “Get to Work.” MUSIC – ~27 sec – Lyrics: “Wake up in the morning and get work; wake up in the morning and get to work.  Got a lot of work to do; gonna go do it; gotta get to it.” SHIP’S BELL Virginia Water Radio is produced by the Virginia Water Resources Research Center, part of Virginia Tech’s College of Natural Resources and Environment.  For more Virginia water sounds, music, or information, visit us online at virginiawaterradio.org, or call the Water Center at (540) 231-5624.  Thanks to Stewart Scales for his banjo version of Cripple Creek to open and close this show.  In Blacksburg, I’m Alan Raflo, thanking you for listening, and wishing you health, wisdom, and good water. AUDIO NOTES AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The version of “The Lass of Gowrie” heard in this episode, from the 1998 album “Celebration of Centuries: Acoustic Instrumental Music for Williamsburg, Jamestown, & Yorktown, Virginia,” is copyright Timothy Seaman and Pine Wind Music, used with permission.  More information about Mr. Seaman is available online at http://timothyseaman.com/en/.  This music was used previously by Virginia Water Radio in Episode 402, 1-8-18 (General Assembly preview episode for 2018). “Get to Work,” from the 2019 album “Over the Trees,” is copyright by The Steel Wheels, used with permission.  More information about The Steel Wheels is available online at https://www.thesteelwheels.com/home; at https://www.facebook.com/thesteelwheels/; and in a July 2015 interview with Cory Kuklick for the WHURK Newsletter, online at http://whurk.org/29/the-steel-wheels.  Click here if you’d like to hear the full version (1 min./11 sec.) of the “Cripple Creek” arrangement/performance by Stewart Scales that opens and closes this episode.  More information about Mr. Scales and the group New Standard, with which Mr. Scales plays, is available online at https://www.newstandardbluegrass.com/. IMAGES Painting of the first meeting of the Virginia House of Burgesses in Jamestown in 1619.  Image from the Virginia General Assembly, “About the General Assembly,” online at this link.Old Virginia House of Delegates chamber in the State Capitol in Richmond, January 31, 2018.Virginia House of Delegates floor session at the State Capitol in Richmond, January 31, 2018.Virginia Senate floor session at the State Capitol in Richmond, January 31, 2018.EXTRA INFORMATION ABOUT THE VIRGINIA GENERAL ASSEMBLYThe General Assembly’s main Web page, http://virginiageneralassembly.gov/index.php, offers several useful features, including member lists, session calendars, live video of floor sessions, and information on legislative processes.  The Legislative Information System (LIS) Web site, http://lis.virginia.gov/lis.htm, provides lists and summaries of all bills, searchable by topic, member, committee, etc.  Streaming of floor sessions is available at https://virginiageneralassembly.gov/house/chamber/chamberstream.phpfor the House and http://virginia-senate.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=3for the Senate. Committees are key parts of the General Assembly process.  Legislation about water or about activities that can affect water may be assigned to any of several standing committees, most of which meet weekly during the General Assembly session.  Streaming of House committee meetings is available online at https://virginiageneralassembly.gov/house/committees/commstream.html; streaming of Senate committee meetings is available online at http://virginia-senate.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=3.  Two committees that receive many (but not all) of the water-related bills are the House Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Committee and the Senate Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources Committee.  Information about all standing committees as of the 2021 session—including membership, meeting times, and legislation being considered—is available online at https://lis.virginia.gov/211/com/COM.HTM. To express an opinion on legislation, citizens are requested to contact their respective delegate of senator.  If you do not know your representatives or their contact information, you can use the online “Who’s My Legislator” service, available at http://whosmy.virginiageneralassembly.gov/. You can find members’ contact information at these links:House of Delegates, at http://virginiageneralassembly.gov/house/members/members.php;State Senate, at https://apps.senate.virginia.gov/Senator/. The Lobbyist-In-A-Box subscriber service also offers free tracking for up to five bills, and it offers tracking of more than five bills for a fee; visit http://lis.virginia.gov/h015.htm.  For assistance, phone Legislative Automated Systems at (804) 786-9631. SOURCES USED FOR AUDIO AND OFFERING MORE INFORMATION Andrew Kuntz and Valerio Pelliccioni, “The Traditional Tune Archive,” online at https://tunearch.org/wiki/TTA.  “The Lass of Gowrie” entry is online at https://tunearch.org/wiki/Lass_o%27_Gowrie_(1). Virginia Division of Legislative Services, “Commissions, Committees, and Councils,” online at http://dls.virginia.gov/commissions.html. Virginia House of Delegates Appropriations Committee, “Legislative Budget Process,” online at http://hac.virginia.gov/legislative.htm. Virginia General Assembly main Web site, online at https://virginiageneralassembly.gov/index.php.  See particularly the following specific pages (all hyperlinked): About the General Assembly;Citizen Involvement;Legislative Terms. Virginia Legislative Information System, online at https://lis.virginia.gov/.  For committee information, see https://lis.virginia.gov/211/com/COM.HTM. Virginia Water Resources Research Center, “Virginia Water Legislation,” online at https://www.vwrrc.vt.edu/virginia-water-legislation/.  This site provides access to inventories of water-related bills in the Virginia General Assembly from 1998 through 2019. RELATED VIRGINIA WATER RADIO EPISODES All Water Radio episodes are listed by category at the Index link above (http://www.virginiawaterradio.org/p/index.html).  See particularly the “Community/Organizations” subject category. Following are links to previous episodes on the Virginia General Assembly. Episode 143, 1-7-13 – annual General Assembly preview. Episode 147, 2-4-13 – on General Assembly committees. Episode 196, 1-13-14 – annual General Assembly preview. Episode 247, 1-5-15 – annual General Assembly preview, with special focus on the state budget. Episode 252, 2-9-15 – annual “voting on water” episode. Episode 297, 1-4-16 – annual General Assembly preview. Episode 302, 2-8-16 – annual “voting on water” episode. Episode 350, 1-9-17 – annual General Assembly preview. Episode 353, 1-30-17 – annual “voting on water” episode. Episode 359, 3-13-17 – on General Assembly subcommittees. Episode 402, 1-8-18 – annual General Assembly preview. Episode 405, 1-29-18 – annual “voting on water” episode. Episode 410, 3-5-18 – on 2018 session legislation on electricity regulation. Episode 454, 1-7-19 – annual General Assembly preview. Episode 460, 2-18-19 – annual “voting on water” episode.Episode 506, 1-6-20 – annual General Assembly preview.Episode 510, 2-3-20 – annual “voting on water” episode.Episode 522, 4-2-/20 – on 2020 session legislation on electricity generation, carbon emissions, and recurrent flooding. FOR VIRGINIA TEACHERS – RELATED STANDARDS OF LEARNING (SOLs) AND OTHER INFORMATION Following are some Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs) that may be supported by this episode’s audio/transcript, sources, or other information included in this post. 2020 Music SOLs SOLs at various grade levels that call for “examining the relationship of music to the other fine arts and other fields of knowledge.” 2018 Science SOLs Grades K-5 – Earth Resources3.8 – Natural events and humans influence ecosystems.4.8. – Virginia has important natural resources. Grade 66.9 – Humans impact the environment and individuals can influence public policy decisions related to energy and the environment.Life Science Course LS.9     – Relationships exist between ecosystem dynamics and human activity.Earth Science Course ES.6 – Resource use is complex.ES.8 – Freshwater resources influence and are influenced by geologic processes and human activity.ES.10 – Oceans are complex, dynamic systems subject to long- and short-term variations, including effects of human actions.ES.11 – The atmosphere is a complex, dynamic system subject to long-and short-term variations, including effects of human actions. Biology CourseBIO.8 – Dynamic equilibria exist within populations, communities, and ecosystems, and  natural events and human activities influence local and global ecosystems and may affect the flora and fauna of Virginia. 2015 Social Studies SOLs Virginia Studies Course VS.10 – Knowledge of government, geography, and economics in present-day Virginia. Civics and Economics Course CE.1 – Social studies skills that responsible citizenship requires. CE.7 – Government at the state level. CE.10 – Public policy at local, state, and national levels. World Geography Course WG.18 - Cooperation among political jurisdictions to solve problems and settle disputes. Government Course GOVT.1 – Social studies skills that responsible citizenship requires. GOVT.8 – State and local government organization and powers. GOVT.9 – Public policy at local, state, and national levels. GOVT.15 – Role of government in Va. and U.S. economies, including examining environmental issues and property rights.Virginia’s SOLs are available from the Virginia Department of Education, online at http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/. Following are links to Water Radio episodes (various topics) designed especially for certain K-12 grade levels. Episode 250, 1-26-15 – on boiling, for kindergarten through 3rd grade.Episode 255, 3-2-15 – on density, for 5th and 6th grade.Episode 282, 9-21-15 – on living vs. non-living, for kindergarten.Episode 309, 3-28-16 – on temperature regulation in animals, for kindergarten through 12thgrade.Episode 333, 9-12-16 – on dissolved gases, especially dissolved oxygen in aquatic habitats, for 5th grade.Episode 403, 1-15-18 – on freezing and ice, for kindergarten through 3rd grade.Episode 404, 1-22-18 – on ice on ponds and lakes, for 4th through 8thgrade.Episode 406, 2-5-18 – on ice on rivers, for middle school.Episode 407, 2-12-18 – on snow chemistry and physics, for high school.Episode 483, 7-29-19 – on buoyancy and drag, for middle school and high school.Episode 524, 5-11-20 – on sounds by water-related animals, for elementary school through high school.Episode 531, 6-29-20 – on various ways that animals get water, for 3rdand 4th grade.Episode 539, 8-24-20 – on basic numbers and facts about Virginia’s water resources, for 4th and 6th grade.

Do you want to know what are effective self help techniques that you can apply if you suffer from Chronic Pain? Learn with my friend Chris Bridgeford.Chris was born and bred in Forres in Moray, Scotland and has lived there all his life. He was educated at Applegrove Primary School and Forres Academy after which he joined Bank of Scotland in 1976 then took early medical retirement in 1995.In the 1980s he presented monthly and weekly radio shows with local radio station Moray Firth Radio, one show was one of the first Computer Shows in the country where the broadcast home-made computer programs over the airwaves (all those screechy sounds on tape for those old enough to remember). The second weekly show was for three hours on a Saturday evening with music and competitions and the third was a monthly show which featured only obscure album tracks taking it in turn with three other presenters. He was a member of Forres Community Council from 1990 – 2000 serving as Secretary and Chairman of the Planning Committee. He has also been Secretary of Forres In Bloom, Forres Golf Course Board of Management and finally, The Friends of Falconer Museum for twelve years. He formed Affa Sair in 2015 after emerging from a period of depression due to chronic pain.He was granted Burgess of The Royal Burgh of Forres for his service to the local community. This is an ancient historical award which allows Burgesses to drive their livestock through the High Street etc; Chris is a self-confessed computer nerd with Apple Macs being his preferred system after he got bored with Windows in the early 2000s.He first experienced chronic pain in 1978 when he was diagnosed with Sacroiliitis, thereafter Ankylosing Spondylitis. He never conformed to the medical books of the day and after much to-ing and fro-ing and disbelief, he was eventually diagnosed in 2004 with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. Along with this came Allodynia and Costochondritis, in 1995 Chris had an aortal-femoral bypass on his left leg and angioplasty on his right. He had to have his gallbladder removed through a cholecystectomy and there followed numerous incisional hernia repairs with the one in 2004 where things went badly wrong and he lost 9 units of blood and nearly his life. There followed numerous bouts of depression until 2014 when things got better. During that time he also developed Diabetes now controlled by insulin and tablets. Sadly, 3 TIA’s in two days and possible heart disease joined his other ailments. He always says he’s had an “interesting” life.With his confidence and vocabulary returned, Chris decided to form an on-line support group for chronic pain sufferers and to try to get pain services restored at Dr Gray’s Hospital in Elgin. So on 14 th April 2015 Affa Sair was born. The initiative was very successful with pain services restored on 3 rd March 2016. This saved chronic pain sufferers having to travel all the way to Aberdeen – a round tip of 140 miles which left sufferers in extra pain for days after the appointment.Affa Sair now has 481 members, has been mentioned a few times in First Ministers Questions at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh and frequently engages with many MSPs from all Political Parties. Just before the Covid-19 pandemic struck Affa Sair had been instrumental in getting £500,000 for NHS Grampian to improve their Pain Services from the Public Health Minister.

The oldest continuous elected legislative assembly in the New World, the House of Burgesses in Virginia, convened for the first ...

  What is it that makes America great and unique among the nations of the earth? “They cherished a great hope and inward zeal of laying good foundations, or at least of making some way towards it, for the propagation and advance of the gospel of the kingdom of Christ in the remotes part of the world, even though they should be but stepping stones to others in the performance of so great a work."  (William Bradford, The Plymouth Settlement, Mantle Ministries, San Antonio, 1988, 21). The Founding Fathers of the United States firmly believed God had called them to establish a colony in the Americas to be a light of the Gospel of Jesus Christ; a new Israel, as it were. Upon preparing to disembark from the Mayflower onto the shores at Plymouth Rock these hearty souls entered into a covenant with Almighty God. “In the name of God, Amen. We whose names are underwritten the loyal subjects of our dread sovereign lord, Kingdom James, by the grace of God, of Great Britain, France and Ireland, King Defender of the Faith, etc.,having undertaken for the glory of God, and advancement of the Christian faith and honor of our king and country, a voyage to plant the first colony in the northern parts of Virginia, do by these presents solemnly and mutually in the presence of God, and of one another, covenant and combine ourselves into a civil body politic, for our better ordering and preservation an d the furtherance of the ends aforesaid and by virtue, hereof to enact, constitute, and frame such just and equal laws ordinances acts, constitutions, and offices, from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general use of the Colony, unto which we promise all due submission and obedience. In witness whereof we have here underscribed our names at Cape Cod, 11th of November, in the year of the reign of our sovereign lord, King James of England, France and Ireland the eighteenth and of Scotland the fifty-fourth. A.D. 1620” (Bradford, The Plymouth Settlement, 75-76). Notice they were establishing a body politic and government structure “In the Name of God" and with the express purpose “for the glory of God, and advancement of the Christian faith.” It could not be clearer. Patrick Henry, leader in the American Revolution, Commander-in-Chief of the Virginia Militia, member of the Continental Congress, and a member of the Virginia General Assembly and House of Burgesses; offered the positions of Secretary of State and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court by George Washington, but he declined, knew very well the heart of our nation’s Founding Fathers. He boldly stated, “It cannot be emphasized too strongly or too often that this great nation was founded, not by religionists but by Christians; not on religions, but on the Gospel of Jesus Christ. For this very reason peoples of other faiths have been afforded asylum, prosperity and freedom of worship here.” This covenant with God was affirmed further in the Declaration of Independence, “We, therefore, the representatives of the United States of America in general congress assembled, appealing to the supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions… and for the support of this declaration with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor.” The United States of America is unique in the nations of history because it was formed in covenant with Almighty God and His Word, the Holy Bible, was the guidebook and the foundation for the laws of the land and the constitution of its government. Only one other nation in the history of mankind was so formed, Israel. What does that mean for the United States of America, now that she has become post-Christian and rapidly moving toward anti-Christian? Is it possible for a nation to throw off its God or exchange its God for another god without serious consequence? Does it even matter? There is only one example to which America can look and discover the answer. The prophet Isaiah answered that question. “Come, O house of Jacob, let us walk in the light of the LORD. You have abandoned your people, the house of Jacob. They are full of superstitions from the East; they practice divination like the Philistines and clasp hands with pagans. Their land is full of silver and gold; there is no end to their treasures. Their land is full of horses; there is no end to their chariots. Their land is full of idols; they bow down to the work of their hands, to what their fingers have made. So man will be brought low and mankind humbled — do not forgive them” (Isaiah 2:5-9 NIV). Read part two The Danger of Tolerance and Political Correctness Resources mentioned in this article: More Articles About America: It Is Not a Political Problem - Part One It Is Not a Political Problem - A Double Tragedy This Is What Will Change Our Culture How the Church Should Respond When the Foundations Are Shaken The Crisis Point of the Modern American Church America is Filled With Idols and False Worship Why the Term "Forever President" Is a Dangerous Trend The Danger In Destroying Our Monuments How America Has Rejected God, Not Man Was America Founded For the Glory of God?

“Living as Strangers in Reverent Fear”Post-Easter Series: “Feed My Sheep” April 26, 2020 Earlier this year, The New York Times ran a story titled, “How to Be an Expatriate in 2020.” It was a story that focused on a middle-aged couple, Chuck and Kirsten Burgess, who decided one day to leave behind their two comfortable homes, one in Manhattan and the other in the Hamptons, along with their good careers, in order to move abroad to an entirely different country, where they owned nothing, knew no one, and had no real capacity for speaking any language other than their native English. And so they sold off everything, picked up the little they had left over, and moved lock, stock, and barrel to Barcelona, Spain. What really got my attention in the article was, of course, their reasoning. According to the couple, they transitioned to an expatriate life “because they yearned for something more – not something more in the sense of material things, but in the satisfaction derived from new adventures in new lands.” And as the article went on to feature other Americans who had come to the same decision as the Burgesses, it concluded with this observation on the “expat” life: “This is not a life for those who are running away; it’s instead a life for those who running toward something (“How to Be an Expatriate in 2020,” The New York Times, 2/21/20). I am such a provincial soul that I don’t know that I could ever muster enough courage to venture out from my familiar surroundings for such an extended period of time. Yes, I enjoy traveling to other places as much as the next person, but after a while, I’m always ready to return home. I think most persons feel the same way; don’t you? We get locked in to a certain way of life, where everything just seems second-nature, and we stay perfectly content with our little lives. But what if in the process of what we tell ourselves is true contentment we miss out on the possibility of our little lives becoming something so much more? That’s a question answered by this passage that is before us this morning from the book of 1 Peter. 1 Peter, attributed to the famous disciple, Simon Peter, was a letter of inspired instruction offered to new Christians who had come to faith in Jesus Christ out of a pagan culture steeped in Roman-style patronage and partiality. They had literally been yanked by their faith in the Risen Jesus out of one culture and world system into a decidedly different one, a culture and world system based on heavenly values instead of earthly ones. Many of the new Christians Peter was addressing had probably been brought to the cities in the region of Asia Minor as slaves. A number of them had most likely experienced some form of ransom from their slavery so that their freedom had been purchased by means of a certain sum of money. But even then these former slaves, now having been ransomed, had remained where they had been brought from their original homes. They had been, in effect, orphaned in a distant region, far from their native country and culture and its familiar traditions. They were now living in a place where they were considered by the majority population to be outsiders, oddballs, interlopers, and aliens. It is one thing, you see, to move to Barcelona or Timbuktu by your own free will and to plunge yourself into a strange culture where you choose to assimilate and adjust to everything around you. It’s quite another thing to remain in Birmingham and be thrust into a new frame of mind where what moves you and drives you is something far, far different from what moves and drives everyone around you, which is essentially what trusting in Jesus ultimately does. Trusting in Jesus marks you as a different person, as someone who’s no longer into the things that most charm the world around you – the rush to be attractive and affluent, to be prominent and powerful – so that you live, as it were, an edge-of-society type of existence for Jesus’ sake. Deep down inside of us, we know this is the expectation for all believers, to be distinct and different wherever God has called us to be. And yet it is so hard for us not to fall prey to the temptation to fit in with the prevailing culture because of the messages we get bombarded with day in and day out, messages that seek to form and shape us into being the same kind of “me-first,” “get to the head of the line,” “survival of the fittest” type of folk who live for themselves and don’t give a flying flip about anyone else. So, how do we do that? How do we find the strength that is necessary to turn a deaf ear to these pernicious messages that are playing all around us in the world and follow instead the counsel of the Holy Spirit? Peter gives us the answer in verse 17. “Since you call on a Father who judges each person’s work impartially (that is to say, without any thought of patronage or personal gain), live out your time as strangers here in reverent fear.” I don’t know about you, but most of the time I hear the word “fear” used in a sentence, I hear it as a bad thing. I look at the number of sermons and Bible studies I’ve done on fear and I would imagine over 90% of them have taken the approach that fear is something we are to do our best to avoid. But here, Peter is telling us that fear, or at least the right kind of fear, may well be the key to our being able to reject the things of this world that can ultimately doom our souls so that we might be in a position to live as people “whose faith and hope are in God.” “Live out your time as strangers here,” says Peter, “in reverent fear.” That modifier “reverent” makes all the difference in the world; does it not? It completely changes our understanding of what Peter is recommending, because it moves our understanding of fear from being a cowering, wimpish approach to this life to one that is grounded in a deep appreciation for how this world is in God’s hands and He is moving it in the power of Jesus’ resurrection toward a glorious fulfillment that exceeds our wildest hopes and dreams. And it is also an important reminder of how if we have anything to worry about, it’s that we never allow our fear of the world’s rejection (because we never fully fit in) to become greater than our fear of God’s so that we wind up missing out on the possibilities of the everlasting life the resurrection of Christ has made possible both for today and forevermore. Might you do that this morning? Might you take whatever precautions are necessary to make sure that you do not let your fear of being rejected by the world take precedence over your fear of missing out on God’s gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord? Might you fill that void that may exist in your soul not by trying to fill it with more of what the world offers but by filling it with the power and the purpose that God unleashed into this world on that bright and shining morning when Jesus got up out of the grave? Might you embrace the full and abundant life God makes available to all who trust in Jesus because it’s not so much that they’re running away from something with their devotion that relinquishes all but because they are running to something, or rather they are running to Someone? I think back to John’s account of the Easter story, where John gives attention to Mary Magdalene as one of the women who had gone to the tomb to anoint what they thought would have been the dead body of Jesus. But when Mary arrived at the tomb and saw that the stone that had sealed the tomb’s entrance had been rolled away, she ran to find Peter and John, the disciple whom Jesus loved, to tell them that someone had taken the Lord’s body out of the tomb and she didn’t know where they had put him. So, what did Peter and John decide to do? They ran to find Jesus. It was John who arrived first. He looked into the tomb, saw that it was empty, but did not go in. But when Peter arrived, he went in and saw the same thing – the strips of linen, the burial cloth, but no dead Jesus. There is no doubt in my mind that what Peter must have felt, what must have compelled him to enter in, was nothing less than reverent fear. A new day had dawned. A new reality had emerged. A new world had been brought into existence. And Peter was able to find the courage to leave everything he had ever known behind in order to claim it. 1 Peter 1:17-23

This is a complete recording of the audiobook version of Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death by Patrick Henry, read by Bob Gonzalez. The only difference is that I cleaned up the recording (removed the narratorial introductions, reduced silences, etc.). You can get an ebook version for free here: https://librecron.com/product/give-me-liberty-or-give-me-death-by-patrick-henry/ Henry was a man of many talents – an attorney, orator, planter, two-time Governor of Virginia, and Founding Father. He also wasn’t someone who was prone to sitting by; after an unsuccessful business venture, Henry turned his focus to becoming a auto-didactic lawyer. He quickly rose to fame through his victory in the Parson’s Case and was later elected to the House of Burgesses. Years later, his rhetorical prowess continued to serve him well. His oratorical skill garnered him significant popularity which he successfully parlayed into several one-year terms as Virginian governor. In 1775, after being elected as the delegate to the Second Virginia Convention in Richmond, Virginia, Henry delivered his famous speech. He was a fierce proponent of independence, recognizing early on that a militia would be required to win the freedoms that all those that were convened wanted. His speech had the intended effect; it swayed those that might’ve otherwise voted against the amendments to raise a militia. After successfully founding a country, Henry seemed to want no part of the new government that was taking root. He was an opponent of the Constitution, in particular the powers it provided the president. Still, Washington tried to recruit Henry at one time or another for roles as diverse as Supreme Court Justice, Secretary of State, and minister to Spain. Henry rejected each role, however. He, like Washington, was viewed similarly to Cincinnatus, who, after serving his role as Dictator, returned to his life on the farm. Throughout his life, Henry stuck to his views on most issues. He knew what he believed in and when he spoke, he roused others to act. His skill for oration, steadfast beliefs, and ability to sway the minds and actions of others cemented his legacy. And his lack of desire for more power made him a hero to the citizenry, who were only too happy to hand it to him when he did run for office. To learn more about Patrick Henry, Lion of Liberty and First Among Patriots are good starting points. If you want a hard copy of his speech, you can get it here. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/librecron/support

In which Jon Kukla and I discuss 17th Century Virginia governmental and societal stability. This discussion is based off of Dr. Kukla's 1985 American Historical Review article "Order and Chaos in Early America: Political and Social Stability in Pre-Restoration Virginia", which challenged the then prevailing notion that 17th Century Virginia was chaotic and unstable.

I grew up on the great words of American freedom. As a boy in school I was required to learn Patrick Henry's wonderful address, delivered at the House of Burgesses in Williamsburg before the Revolution. I still get chills up and down my spine when I remember his words,

In which Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation's Nancy Egloff and I discuss the foundation of Virginia's House of Burgesses.

Life, liberty, and the pursuit of cider? That may not be quite how the final draft of the Declaration of Independence turned out, but American Independence, and maybe even the Declaration’s writing, was fueled by fermented apples. George Washington is said to have served 144 gallons of cider during his campaign for Virginia’s House of Burgesses in 1758. John Adams started every morning with a tankard of the hard stuff. And Benjamin Franklin, responding to the story of Adam and Eve, said, “It’s indeed bad to eat apples, it’s better to turn them all into cyder.” We can’t say that cider is the reason America’s founding mothers and fathers fought for Independence, but the liquid courage probably helped. Today, America’s cider industry is holding on to that independent streak, carving out an identity in a crowded market of beer and wine drinkers. The industry has grown from near nonexistence after Prohibition to more than 800 cideries in 48 states. That independence carries through to cider media, too, in the form of an independently published, print-only, advertisement-free cider zine. Today, Jordan Barry brings us the story of Malus. Meat + Three is powered by Simplecast

Ep. 306 | Originally aired: February 10-11, 2018 When Patrick Henry stood up in the Virginia House of Burgesses and said, “Give me liberty, or give me death,” he crystallized for all time the critical tension between security of the state and the desire of all people to breathe free. Guest, Timothy Edgar, has worked to help resolve those tensions at the National Security Agency and in the White House of President Barack Obama. Learn more. 

In which the New World's first representative government, the House of Burgesses, is outlined.

In which the continued growth along the James River is outlined detailing the first ironworks, the first representative government, the first Thanksgiving, and other changes stemming from the newest plantations being founded in Virginia.

Few knew the man’s private anguish as Patrick Henry rose to the floor at St. John’s Church in Richmond, Virginia. They perhaps knew that only four days prior he had said his final goodbye to his beloved wife Sarah, the mother of his six children, but what they didn’t know was the long battle that they had waged against her mental illness, or how he chose to care for her at home rather than subject her even to the harsh but progressive treatment of the newly opened Eastern State Hospital. Having seen the condition, having witness the deplorable, even cruel estate they would have left his wife in, the 38 year old Virginia lawyer would take on the care of her himself at their home at Scotchtown Plantation, watching over her to prevent her from hurting herself, bathing and clothing and feeding her. Even as she passed, denied a Christian burial because of her illness, Henry would bury her not more than 30 feet from their home, planting a lilac bush to mark that place now so sacred to him. No, how could they know the private anguish of the man who found now that “his soul was bowed and bleeding under the heaviest of sorrows and personal distress.” Yet, for as much as it perhaps felt like his life had ended with Sarah’s, it hadn’t. His crusade, it persisted, and he had long stood as one of the most vocal opponents to the Crown. In one of his more famous speeches a decade prior he had even gone as far as to suggest that George III might soon find that, amidst his oppression and tyranny, he would suffer that fate once inflicted upon Julius Caesar. Now the House of Burgesses met at Richmond, inland of the Colonial Capital of Williamsburg, and out of the reach of the Lieutenant-Governor John Murray, the Earl of Dunmore, who had recently dissolved the body. Without Governor and Council, there was but one reason for the body to meet: to discuss the cause and course that Virginia must follow as the sound of Revolution echoed in the air around them. Roughly 120 men, including the then retired Colonel George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, gathered as Speaker Peyton Randolph convened the body on March 23, 1775. It wasn’t long before Henry would rise to the floor with a resolution to raise a militia and to put it in a defensive position against the Crown. Opposition would quickly rise to the floor. Patience, his critics would argue, was what was needed. Though perhaps ignored in the past, there had not been a ample chance for the Court of Saint James to respond to the latest petitions sent, and reconciliation might still be possible. Though historians still debate the words that would be uttered next, none deny that those present were the witness to a turning point in American history. Without notes Henry would raise to the floor. A member of the clergy watching would describe “an unearthly fire burning in his eye”. His voice would be low and hushed as he uttered those first words “Mr. President: No man thinks more highly than I do of the patriotism, as well as abilities, of the very worthy gentlemen who have just addressed the House. But different men often see the same subject in different lights; and, therefore, I hope it will not be thought disrespectful to those gentlemen if, entertaining as I do, opinions of a character very opposite to theirs, I shall speak forth my sentiments freely, and without reserve. This is no time for ceremony. The question before the House is one of awful moment to this country. For my own part, I consider it as nothing less than a question of freedom or slavery; and in proportion to the magnitude of the subject ought to be the freedom of the debate. It is only in this way that we can hope to arrive at truth, and fulfil the great responsibility which we hold to God and our country. Should I keep back my opinions at such a time, through fear of giving offence, I should consider myself as guilty of treason towards my country, and of an act of disloyalty toward the majesty of heaven, which I revere above all earthly kings.” Slowly his voice would become louder, his tone firmer as he met the eyes of the delegates in that room. “Mr. President, it is natural to man to indulge in the illusions of hope. We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth, and listen to the song of that siren till she transforms us into beasts. Is this the part of wise men, engaged in a great and arduous struggle for liberty? Are we disposed to be of the number of those who, having eyes, see not, and, having ears, hear not, the things which so nearly concern their temporal salvation? For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it may cost, I am willing to know the whole truth; to know the worst, and to provide for it.” “I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided; and that is the lamp of experience. I know of no way of judging of the future but by the past. And judging by the past, I wish to know what there has been in the conduct of the British ministry for the last ten years, to justify those hopes with which gentlemen have been pleased to solace themselves, and the House? Is it that insidious smile with which our petition has been lately received? Trust it not, sir; it will prove a snare to your feet. Suffer not yourselves to be betrayed with a kiss…” His gaze would turn to the slights of the Crown against the American people. He would look to the British Army and Fleets, as he looked at reconciliation as a but a dream from which every one of them would wake from to experience the nightmare of this tyranny imposed on them. “The tendons of his neck stood out white and rigid, like whipcords. His voice rose louder and louder until the walls of the building and all within them seemed to shake and rock in its tremendous vibrations. Finally, his pale face and flaring eyes became terrible to look upon. Men leaned forward in their seats with heads strained forward, their faces pale and their eyes glaring like the speaker’s…” “They tell us, sir, that we are weak; unable to cope with so formidable an adversary. But when shall we be stronger? Will it be the next week, or the next year? Will it be when we are totally disarmed, and when a British guard shall be stationed in every house? Shall we gather strength by irresolution and inaction? Shall we acquire the means of effectual resistance, by lying supinely on our backs, and hugging the delusive phantom of hope, until our enemies shall have bound us hand and foot? Sir, we are not weak if we make a proper use of those means which the God of nature hath placed in our power. Three millions of people, armed in the holy cause of liberty, and in such a country as that which we possess, are invincible by any force which our enemy can send against us. Besides, sir, we shall not fight our battles alone. There is a just God who presides over the destinies of nations; and who will raise up friends to fight our battles for us. The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave. Besides, sir, we have no election. If we were base enough to desire it, it is now too late to retire from the contest. There is no retreat but in submission and slavery! Our chains are forged! Their clanking may be heard on the plains of Boston! The war is inevitable and let it come! I repeat it, sir, let it come.” Finally, he would draw to a close, his voice sure in its steady determination, strong and coarse in those words as he pushed his wrists together as if bound by chains, and then suddenly pulling them apart as they burst: “It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!” There would be no applause, no ovation for Henry, the room would fall to a deathly hush. One delegate, Colonel Edward Carrington, would declare, “Let me be buried at this spot!”, a request his wife would honor when he did pass. The Virginia Gazette would declare, “The sword is now drawn, and God knows when it will be sheathed.” “Liberty or Death” would become a rallying cry of the Revolution as the die was cast and Virginia would rush headlong into open defiance of the Crown. Though no transcript of the actual text of Henry’s Speech exists, and the first printing did not occur until over 40 years later, Henry would stand as an imposing figure in early American history.  Jefferson himself would later confide in writing to Daniel Webster, “It is not now easy to say what we should have done without Patrick Henry. He was far before all in maintaining the spirit of the Revolution… He was our leader in the measures of the Revolution in Virginia and in that respect more is due to him than to any other person.” What still does exist is the lilac tree that he planted for Sarah but that short distance from their house.

On this episode of the EduRoadTrip, we met with Dave and Shelley Burgess at the House of Burgesses to talk about teaching like a PIRATE. We explore the concept of what a PIRATE means, and how we can use these ideas to engage students in our classroom. After the interview, we feature our Travel Agent and pull out another tool in What’s In Our Suitcase. Contact UsTwitter: @EduRoadTripEmail: EduRoadTrip@gmail.com Website: EduRoadTrip.blogspot.com Subscribe on iTunes and StitcherGreg Bagby: @gregbagbyJustin Birckbichler: @mr_b_teacherMari Venturino: @msventurinoMain SegmentOn this episode of the EduRoadTrip, we met with Dave and Shelley Burgess to talk about PIRATES in education. During our interview, we explore the concept and wisdom behind “Teach Like a Pirate” and how we can create engaging lessons in our classrooms. www.daveburgess.com www.daveburgessconsulting.com Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_16?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=dave+burgess+consulting+inc&sprefix=Dave+Burgess+Con%2Cstripbooks%2C201 10 Books in 8 minutes: http://www.daveburgess.com/new/10-books-in-8-minutes/ Join email list!Dave: @burgessdaveShelley: @burgess_shelleywww.shelleyburgess.comHashtags: #tlap, #leadlap, #learnlap Travel AgentThis week we feature Jo-Ann Fox, a San Diego County Teacher of Year, inspiring educator, co-founder of#CAedchat and #EdCampSD, and Google Certified Innovator. She created YourEdustory, weekly blogging prompts collaboratively created by anyone interested. If you are hesitant about blogging, this is a great way to get started. Twitter: @AppEducationFox Jo-Ann’s website: www.appeducation.com YourEdustory: https://sites.google.com/site/shareyouredustory/weekly-topics What’s in Our Suitcase?This week, we feature #teach20s, a new slowchat on Twitter started by Justin and Mari. The focus is on the struggles of being a teacher in the twentysomething years, simultaneously learning how to be an adult while learning to be a teacher. Questions are posted on Sunday afternoons and run through the following Saturday. Find #Teach20s on Twitter: #Teach20s

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By: Patrick Henry (1736-1799) This speech was given March 23, 1775, at St. John’s Church in Richmond, Virginia, and is credited with having singlehandedly convinced the Virginia House of Burgesses to pass a resolution delivering the Virginia troops to the Revolutionary War. In attendance were Thomas Jefferson and George Washington. Reportedly, the crowd, upon hearing the speech, jumped up and shouted, “To Arms! To Arms!”