Carmageddon

Thus screamed the 2 1/2 inch high front page headline in Friday's Virginian-Pilot. The accompanying article laid out how a simple malfunction created chaos for Hampton Roads drivers. A severe electrical and rain storm rolled across the bridge-tunnel Wednesday night, causing power outages and power surges. Apparently the power issues damaged a water main pump … Continue reading Carmageddon

SCOTUS changes the game

Monday's Ricci ruling has been hailed and scorned throughout the press this week. Many of the articles have focused on the fact that a 3-member appellate panel which included Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor had been overturned. One of the best articles I've read on the topic, though, comes from Linda Greenhouse of The New … Continue reading SCOTUS changes the game