Archive for February 2009
Mike Signer’s Coffee Break 2/25/09
I had a chance to chat with LG candidate Mike Signer earlier this week and hope to have some time over the weekend to write up my thoughts. In the meantime, the candidate is embracing the use of technology to put out short videos each week on various topics. This is his latest Coffee Break.
What Matters February editorial roundtable
The monthly editorial roundtable for What Matters TV will air tonight at 8:30pm on WHRO. Joining host Cathy Lewis in the studio will be Don Luzzatto of the Virginian Pilot, Brian Kirwin of Bearing Drift, and yours truly. The Daily Press‘ Kimball Payne will provide commentary via satellite from Richmond. The show will be available … Continue reading
Newport News sheriff to run as a Democrat
Word has come that Newport News Sheriff Gabriel Morgan has joined the Newport News City Democratic Committee and will run as a Democrat. Morgan was first elected in 2005 as a Republican but resigned from the party last year. No word yet on whether there will be any other candidates for this position.
American Idol 02/26/09: We have six
With tonight’s results show, six of the Final 12 contestants have been chosen. Last night, we saw some good performances and some not so good performances. Of course, with the public voting, there is always an air of unpredictability. The first finalist named tonight was the one who I thought performed the best: 16 year … Continue reading
Moran Lunch in Norfolk 3/9
Please Join Mayor Paul Fraim Sheriff Bob McCabe Jeff Breit Dr. Rob Frazier Richard Levin Henry Light Dr. Keith Newby Andrew Sacks Peter Schmidt … Continue reading
Purkey: “I was asleep”
Has he announced his retirement yet? Video courtesy of The Shad Plank If you are reading this through email or an RSS feed and do not see the video, please visit my blog.
Car dealers money grab
The so-called “Don Hall” bill (SB1410 and HB1778) has sailed through the General Assembly and now awaits the governor’s signature. Similar bills are being pursued in 13 states, which would allow car dealers more compensation if the manufacturers kill a brand. It seems that the dealers are trying to get a piece of the bailout … Continue reading
American Idol 02/25/09: The second 12
American Idol showcased the second group of 12 tonight. Tonight’s vote will choose the next three contestants – the top male, the top female and then the next with the highest vote total – to the final round of 12. Kicking things off was 17 year old Jasmine Murray. She did not do well, starting … Continue reading
Best roundup of the NSOTU speech
I’ve read a lot of the comments about President Obama’s speech last night but I think this is one of the best. But I had the feeling throughout the speech that there was nothing new here and that he wasted an opportunity to explain things in ways that would have restored confidence not just in … Continue reading
Judge Ken Melvin?
It seems so. But several legislators, who did not want to be identified, said Tuesday that Melvin may have a second career in public life ahead of him. He is being considered for a Portsmouth Circuit Court seat, the legislators said. My understanding is that a sitting member of the General Assembly cannot be considered … Continue reading
RIP Coach Price
Former NSU coach and athletic director William “Dick” Price died yesterday. I knew it was coming but it is still a tremendous loss. Price, for whom the stadium at NSU is named, was the winningest football coach at the school. But he was much more than that. He had a keen intellect and a wonderful … Continue reading
VA premiere: HBO’s The Black List Vol. 2
I attended the Virginia premiere of HBO’s The Black List Vol. 2 last night in Norfolk. The event was done in conjunction with Cox Communications and The Urban League. The documentary was compelling and had the Chrysler Hall audience alternatively clapping, laughing and somber. What was most intriguing was the Q and A session afterwards … Continue reading
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