... that you would have former UN Ambassador, Atlanta mayor and long-time civil rights leader Andrew Young saying this about Wal-Mart replacing mom-and-pop stores: "Well, I think they should; they ran the `mom and pop' stores out of my neighborhood. But you see, those are the people who have been overcharging us, selling us stale … Continue reading Who would have thought…
Day: August 18, 2006
Drake: First George, now Laura
PilotOnline is reporting that First Lady Laura Bush will be coming to Norfolk to raise money for 2nd District Congresswoman Thelma Drake. The event is set for breakfast on September 7 at the Norfolk Marriot. The White House and Drake's campaign would not confirm the visit, but The Virginian-Pilot obtained an invitation. While the NRCC … Continue reading Drake: First George, now Laura
Norfolk Ford Plant closing early?
The Daily Press is reporting the possibility that the Norfolk Ford plant may actually be closed early as a part of the "Way Forward" restructuring plan. It lays out the following reasons: -- Ford officials said a fundamental shift in the marketplace, with consumers turning away from SUVs and even the F-150, made the accelerated … Continue reading Norfolk Ford Plant closing early?
About the M-word and the N-word
Ingrid posted this over at RK: The M-word is the equivalent of the N-word in the U.S. And it hurts when someone calls you the M-word. Over the last few days, I've seen numerous postings about these two words. I think I have seen the actual N-word written more times in the last few days … Continue reading About the M-word and the N-word
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