Archive for August 2009
It’s a small world
A little over a year ago, I participated in a forum on race and politics, hosted by the 200+ Men. One of the members of the panel was Tom Shields, director of the Center for Leadership in Education at the University of Richmond, seen here on the far left of the photo. What I didn’t … Continue reading
VEA and NEA endorse West
Democratic candidate Gary West has obtained the endorsement of the Virginia Education Association and the National Education Association. West is challenging Republican incumbent Glenn Oder in the 94th House district in Newport News. The entire press release is below the fold.
Tech Tuesday: Google Voice
I managed to get an invite to try Google Voice a couple of weeks ago. When coupled with the BlackBerry application, I think I’ve found almost the perfect answer to a lot of issues. First, I’m one of those people who doesn’t give out my cell number. I consider my cell for my own use, … Continue reading
When the newspaper is complicit
The editorial in Tuesday’s Virginian Pilot calls for the resignation of Portsmouth Mayor James Holley. While I applaud the editorial board for coming to this conclusion, I think it only fitting that they take responsibility for helping to create this situation. As the editorial acknowledges, the Pilot endorsed Holley in the last election: The popular … Continue reading
Two good videos
In case you haven’t seen them. First up, from the Democratic Caucus. And from the Deeds campaign
Bouchard Summer All-Star series
Wow! Delegate Joe Bouchard is bringing in the heavy hitters – Senators Mark Warner and Jim Webb! If you would like to attend, please email Jenn or call 757-226-0427
Printed versus online in the newspaper biz
The Virginian-Pilot, the largest newspaper serving Southside Hampton Roads, has an online presence at PilotOnline. There has always been content in the newspaper that didn’t appear on the website, most notably any op-eds not internally produced. For the most part, though, over the years, more and more of the printed material appeared online.
Opinion, please: should accountant be licensed?
I was pointed to this article about an accountant who was convicted of a hate crime. After serving his time and completing all the requirements of his sentence, he was discharged from probation in 2005. Two years later, he applied for reinstatement of his CPA license. Somehow the license got reactivated, despite the man’s felony … Continue reading
Norfolk singer makes Today Show but not AGT
Four days after she graduated from Hampton University, Amber Garrett went to New York to audition for America’s Got Talent. She didn’t make the cut for the show, but she did get a bit of national exposure on the Today show. The 21-year Maury High School grad will have a vocal recital this coming Saturday … Continue reading
Women Choose Deeds event in NoVA Monday
Received via email: Monday Aug 10 10:30 AM Ernst Community Cultural Center NOVA Annandale 8333 Little River Turnpike Annandale, Va 22003 Please come to this event if you can (men welcome as beloved allies), or if you’re not in the area, please sign up to get news from the Deeds campaign and find out what’s … Continue reading
Obama/Deeds rally in NoVA part 2
A little video from Thursday’s rally
If I lived in Portsmouth
I don’t live in Portsmouth but if I did, I’d be outraged at this. Council members have fined [Mayor James] Holley $2,500 for an ongoing pattern of using his city assistants to perform personal chores. If he doesn’t contest the fine, the money will be deducted from his paycheck. Holley was elected over a relatively … Continue reading
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