Only 27 times since the Constitution was ratified has Congress voted (requiring 2/3 approval from both Houses) to make a change (called an Amendment) to the original document.  The first 10 changes were all approved at the same time in 1791 and have been collectively called "The Bill of Rights".  The eleventh through the twenty seventh Amendments occurred over the next 200 years.     Amendment 12:   Choosing the President, Vice-President.  Ratified 6/15/1804. The Electors shall meet in their respective states, and vote by ballot for President and Vice-President, one of whom, at least, shall not be an inhabitant of the same state with themselves; they shall name in their ballots the person voted for as President, and in distinct ballots the person voted for as Vice-President, and they sh... 02/11/2009

Only 27 times since the Constitution was ratified has Congress voted (requiring 2/3 approval from both Houses) to make a change (called an Amendment) to the original document.  The first 10 changes were all approved at the same time in 1791 and have been collectively called "The Bill of Rights".  The eleventh through the twenty seventh Amendments occurred over the next 200 years.     Amendment 11:   Judicial Limits.  Ratified 2/7/1795 The Judicial power of the United States shall not be construed to extend to any suit in law or equity, commenced or prosecuted against one of the United States by Citizens of another State, or by Citizens or Subjects of any Foreign State.   www.NateRowe.com Nate RoweOakstone PropertiesRichmond, VA Please remember, if you know of anyone looking at homes in ... 02/10/2009

I Need Help!  I have been contacted by a member of AR that I believe has been around for a long, long time(Judging by her points) that says that I have been spamming.  I just started here (and blogging at all) in Oct. or Nov. of 2008.  I was told at a tech. seminar to make sure to use SEO when you blog.  Is this spam?  When I view this persons blog, there is plenty of wording on the bottom of her page and under her picture asking for business.  I happen to write my lines in at the begining and end of my blog.  I am actually doing a blog each day about the different Ammendments to the Constitution.  I put my usual line before and after the blog.  I have seen plenty of blogs on AR that take days to complete.  Please let me know if I am doing things wrong.  Like I said, I am VERY new at th... 02/09/2009

Hello Everyone!  This is your friend Nate Rowe the realtor in Richmond VA representing homes in Richmond VA and homes in Henrico County VA.  I love Richmond VA real estate. Only 27 times since the Constitution was ratified has Congress voted (requiring 2/3 approval from both Houses) to make a change (called an Amendment) to the original document.  The first 10 changes were all approved at the same time in 1791 and have been collectively called "The Bill of Rights".  The tenth of those 10 is stated below.  Amendment 10- Powers of the States and People.  Ratified 12/15/1791 The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people. Please remember, if you know of anyone looking at homes ... 02/09/2009

Hello Everyone!  This is your friend Nate Rowe the realtor in Richmond VA representing homes in Richmond VA and homes in Henrico County VA.  I love Richmond VA real estate. Only 27 times since the Constitution was ratified has Congress voted (requiring 2/3 approval from both Houses) to make a change (called an Amendment) to the original document.  The first 10 changes were all approved at the same time in 1791 and have been collectively called "The Bill of Rights".  The tenth of those 10 is stated below.  Amendment 10:  Powers of the States and People.  Ratified 12/15/1791 The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people. Please remember, if you know of anyone looking at homes... 02/08/2009

Hello Everyone!  This is your friend Nate Rowe the realtor in Richmond VA representing homes in Richmond VA and homes in Henrico County VA.  I love Richmond VA real estate. Only 27 times since the Constitution was ratified has Congress voted (requiring 2/3 approval from both Houses) to make a change (called an Amendment) to the original document.  The first 10 changes were all approved at the same time in 1791 and have been collectively called "The Bill of Rights".  The ninth of those 10 is stated below.  Amendment 9:   Construction of Constitution.  Ratified 12/15/1791. The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. Please remember, if you know of anyone looking at homes in Richmond VA or homes in Henri... 02/06/2009

Hello Everyone!  This is your friend Nate Rowe the realtor in Richmond VA representing homes in Richmond VA and homes in Henrico County VA.  I love Richmond VA real estate. Only 27 times since the Constitution was ratified has Congress voted (requiring 2/3 approval from both Houses) to make a change (called an Amendment) to the original document.  The first 10 changes were all approved at the same time in 1791 and have been collectively called "The Bill of Rights".  The eighth of those 10 is stated below.  Amendment 8:   Cruel and Unusual Punishment.  Ratified 12/15/1791. Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. Please remember, if you know of anyone looking at homes in Richmond VA or homes in Henrico County VA, I wo... 02/05/2009

Hello Everyone!  This is your friend Nate Rowe the realtor in Richmond VA representing homes in Richmond VA and homes in Henrico County VA.  I love Richmond VA real estate. Only 27 times since the Constitution was ratified has Congress voted (requiring 2/3 approval from both Houses) to make a change (called an Amendment) to the original document.  The first 10 changes were all approved at the same time in 1791 and have been collectively called "The Bill of Rights".  The seventh of those 10 is stated below.  Amendment 7:   Trial by Jury in Civil Cases. Ratified 12/15/1791. In Suits at common law, where the value in the controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the Uni... 02/04/2009

Hello Everyone!  This is your friend Nate Rowe the realtor in Richmond VA representing homes in Richmond VA and homes in Henrico County VA.   I love Richmond VA real estate. Only 27 times since the Constitution was ratified has Congress voted (requiring 2/3 approval from both Houses) to make a change (called an Amendment) to the original document.  The first 10 changes were all approved at the same time in 1791 and have been collectively called "The Bill of Rights".  The sixth of those 10 is stated below.  Amendment 6:  Right to Speedy Trial, Confrontation of Witnesses.  Ratified 12/15/1791. In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which distri... 02/03/2009

Hello Everyone!  This is your friend Nate Rowe the realtor in Richmond VA representing homes in Richmond VA and homes in Henrico County VA.  I love Richmond VA Real Estate. Only 27 times since the Constitution was ratified has Congress voted (requiring 2/3 approval from both Houses) to make a change (called an Amendment) to the original document.  The first 10 changes were all approved at the same time in 1791 and have been collectively called "The Bill of Rights".  The fifth of those 10 is stated below.  Amendment 5:  Trial and Punishment, Compensation for Takings.  Ratified 12/15/1791. No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militi... 02/02/2009

Hello Everyone!  This is your friend Nate Rowe the realtor in Richmond VA representing homes in Richmond VA and homes in Henrico County VA.  I love Richmond VA real estate. Only 27 times since the Constitution was ratified has Congress voted (requiring 2/3 approval from both Houses) to make a change (called an Amendment) to the original document.  The first 10 changes were all approved at the same time in 1791 and have been collectively called "The Bill of Rights".  The forth of those 10 is stated below.  Amendment 4:  Search and Seizure.  Ratified 12/15/1791 The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affir... 02/01/2009

Hello Everyone!  This is your friend Nate Rowe the realtor in Richmond VA representing homes in Richmond VA and homes in Henrico County VA.  I love Richmond VA real estate. Only 27 times since the Constitution was ratified has Congress voted (requiring 2/3 approval from both Houses) to make a change (called an Amendment) to the original document.  The first 10 changes were all approved at the same time in 1791 and have been collectively called "The Bill of Rights".  The third of those 10 is stated below.  Amendment 3:  Quartering of Soldiers.  Ratified 12/15/1791 No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner prescribed by law. Please remember, if you know of anyone looking at homes in Richmond VA or ho... 01/31/2009

Hello Everyone!  This is your friend Nate Rowe the realtor in Richmond VA representing homes in Richmond VA and homes in Henrico County VA.  I love Richmond VA real estate. Only 27 times since the Constitution was ratified has Congress voted (requiring 2/3 approval from both Houses) to make a change (called an Amendment) to the original document.  The first 10 changes were all approved at the same time in 1791 and have been collectively called "The Bill of Rights".  The second of those 10 is stated below.  Amendment 2:  Right to Bear Arms.  Ratified 12/15/1791 A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a Free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. Please remember, if you know of anyone looking at homes in Richmond VA or homes in H... 01/30/2009

Hello Everyone!  This is your friend Nate Rowe the realtor in Richmond VA representing homes in Richmond VA and homes in Henrico County VA.  I live Richmond VA Real Estate. Only 27 times since the Constitution was ratified has Congress voted (requiring 2/3 approval from both Houses) to make a change (called an Amendment) to the original document.  The first 10 changes were all approved at the same time in 1791 and have been collectively called "The Bill of Rights".  The first of those 10 is stated below.  I think maybe it is the single most controversial and most challenged. Amendment 1:-Freedom of Religion, Press, Expression.  Ratified 12/15/1791 Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of spe... 01/29/2009

Hello Everyone!  This is your friend Nate Rowe the realtor in Richmond VA representing homes in Richmond VA and homes in Henrico County VA.  I love Richmond VA real estate. I wanted to say Happy Birthday to my son Hendrix.  I love you very much and you are always in my heart.  You are 11 today and it just seems like yesterday that I watched you take your first breath.  I love you son. Please remember, if you know of anyone looking at homes in Richmond VA or homes in Henrico County VA, I would love a chance to help them out.  I love helping people find Richmond Real Estate. Thank You, Nate Rowe   Your Realtor in Richmond VA for Homes in Richmond VA Oakstone Properties   www.NateRowe.com 01/28/2009

Hello Everyone!  This is your friend Nate Rowe the realtor in Richmond VA representing homes in Richmond VA and homes in Henrico County VA.  I love Richmond VA real estate. Today, I want to spotlight a historical event.  Some historical events affect the future in ways we regret or celebrate forever.  Some are just footnotes in the chain of human existence. I was in my elementary school classroom watching on T.V. when this event happened. On January 28th, 1986 space shuttle Challenger was launched on a cold morning in Florida.  Just over 1 minute into the flight, an "O-ring" seal failed in the fuel storage area causing a destructive explosion.  Seven brave crew members, Michael Smith, Dick Scobee, Ronald McNair, Ellison Onizuka, Christa McAullife, Gregory Jarvis and Judith Resnik were l... 01/28/2009

Hello Everyone!  This is your friend Nate Rowe the realtor in Richmond VA representing homes in Richmond VA and homes in Henrico County VA.  I love Richmond VA real estate. Today, I want to spotlight a historical event.  Some historical events affect the future in ways we regret or celebrate forever.  Some are just footnotes in the chain of human existence. On January 27th, 1967 during a training exercise for the Apollo Space Program, a fire broke out in the command module.  Three astronauts were trapped inside the sealed compartment and were killed.  Air Force Colonels Virgil Grissom and Edward White, and Navy Commander Roger Chaffee lost their lives that day in preparation for an upcoming outer space launch.  Many safety upgrades to the modules followed the tragic event. Please rememb... 01/27/2009

Hello Everyone!  This is your friend Nate Rowe the realtor in Richmond VA representing homes in Richmond VA and homes in Henrico County VA.  I love selling Richmond VA real estate. Today, I want to spotlight a historical event.  Some historical events affect the future in ways we regret or celebrate forever.  Some are just footnotes in the chain of human existence. On January 26th, 1972 a passenger jet was flying at 33,000' above Czechoslovakia when an explosion ripped the plane apart.  The plane fell to the ground in many pieces as would be expected.  In one rather large section where the wings had been a young lady was found alive.  Flight attendant Vesna Vulovic survived the crash with several broken bones and temporary paralysis.  After her recovery Vesna did fly again, and said she... 01/26/2009

Hello Everyone!  This is your friend Nate Rowe the realtor in Richmond VA representing homes in Richmond VA and homes in Henrico County VA.  Sometimes, I think I will just post a short memo that has no major historical interest.  I think it will be more or less a "trivia" posting.  Today, I have one that fits that category. "From Mr. John Martin, a farmer who lives some six miles south of this city, we learn the following strange story:  Tuesday morning while out hunting, his attention was directed to a dark object high up in the southern sky.  The peculiar shape and velocity with which the object seemed to approach riveted his attention and he strained his eyes to discover its character. "When first noticed, it appeared to be about the size of an orange, which continued to grow in size... 01/25/2009

Hello Everyone!  This is your friend Nate Rowe the realtor in Richmond VA representing homes in Richmond VA and homes in Henrico County VA.  Today, I want to spotlight a historical event.  Some historical events affect the future in ways we regret or celebrate forever.  Some are just footnotes in the chain of human existence. January 24th, 1848 was the day gold was found in California, leading to the great gold rush there.  James Marshall was a carpenter working on the saw mill of his partner Johann Sutter near Coloma, California, when they found it.  Unfortunately for the pair, others were also present, and the word soon got out.  The non-Indian population of California grew from 20,000 in 1848 to 100,000 in 1849 and twice that amount again by 1852. Please remember, if you know of anyo... 01/25/2009