Archive for July 2009
Ongoing Whitfield saga
I’m taking a few days off but that doesn’t mean I’m not paying attention to what’s going on. Today’s Virginian-Pilot brought to light the continuing saga of Arthur Whitfield, who was wrongfully convicted of rape and served 22 years in prison before DNA evidence exonerated him and he was released. He was finally pardoned by … Continue reading
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
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
Business Leaders for Deeds
Senator Mark Warner joined Creigh Deeds today to announce the formation of “Business Leaders for Deeds,” a bipartisan group which will be lead by Ted Leonsis of McLean. Leonsis is the owner of the Washington Capitals. The press release (below the fold) includes the names of members – so far – of this steering committee. … Continue reading
Plans for the weekend
I’m trying to take a few days off from work – at least regular work. Still have plenty of other things to do around the house. like cleaning, cutting the grass, some weeding in my flower beds. But I’m going to try to make it to HarborFest this weekend. Town Point Park has undergone a … Continue reading
At 60
(Image courtesy of TPM) With the seating of Al Franken, Democrats now control a filibuster-proof majority in the Senate. Or do we? Everything I’ve read leads me to believe this majority is a myth – that is, getting all 60 of them to agree on much simply isn’t going to happen. And my own, albeit … Continue reading
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