Archive for January 2010
Maintenance
I’m in the process of moving hosts for my domain, which includes the mapping of the blog as well as my email. Hopefully this will be completed in a timely manner but these things do take time. Will update this post once everything is working. UPDATE 1: (Monday, 11am): I’ve managed to get everything working … Continue reading
Murray Hill Incorporated for Congress
h/t Think Progress via Progressive Dem
Friday fun: What is your winter sense?
With most of Virginia expecting snow, I thought this an appropriate quiz Your Winter Sense is Sight You are a very visual person, and some of your strongest memories are around things you’ve seen in your life. You simply like the way winter looks. This season may seem dead to most people, but it’s very … Continue reading
Tracking the state budget
One of the most interesting parts of my day in Richmond yesterday was a briefing on how to negotiate the Legislative Information System when trying to track the budget. (Click on image to enlarge.) I didn’t realize that LIS had so much information on the budget bills and amendments on the site. For the most … Continue reading
LWV day at the GA, SOTU
I attended the League of Women Voters Lobby Day at the General Assembly today. I’ll have a full report tomorrow, but suffice it to say it was a full, informative day. (I tweeted some of it as it occurred but it was impossible to tweet it all.) Like everyone else, I’m getting ready to watch … Continue reading
Technology Tuesday: AT&T iPhone exclusivity ending?
There is a rumor going around that Apple may end its exclusive deal with AT&T for its popular iPhone. According to some, AT&T is not unhappy about this. Inside of AT&T, we are hearing that the iPhone is causing more trouble than ever before. On some level, having the iPhone is hurting AT&T’s image. Because … Continue reading
Meetings on high-speed rail Wednesday, Thursday
The public is invited to two local meetings regarding the Richmond to Hampton Roads high speed rail project. The Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO) endorsed what is known as enhanced alternative #1. From an email I received: The Regional Position: Endorse the extension of high-speed rail service from Washington, D.C. to Richmond/Petersburg and the … Continue reading
Super Bowl XLIV: Saints versus Colts
The New Orleans Saints – with a bit of help from the Minnesota Vikings (5 turnovers!) and the refs – won the NFC Championship Sunday night, 31-28, in overtime. The team heads to the Super Bowl for the first time in its 43-year existence. They face the Indianapolis Colts, who earlier in the day, defeated … Continue reading
Bill spotlight: HB664 aimed at Sen. Norment
The Virginian-Pilot Monday reports on HB664, a bill introduced by Peninsula Del. Tom Gear (R-91st), which seeks to prohibit members of the General Assembly – or their law partners – from serving as Commissioner of Accounts. The bill is aimed squarely at the only member of the legislature who currently serves: Senator Tommy Norment (R-3rd), … Continue reading
AFC/NFC Championship predictions and polls
Not too shabby last week – three out of four This week, the champions of the two divisions will be crowned. I’m picking the Colts over the Jets, and the Vikings over the Saints. Vote your picks! As always, the polls are scheduled to close just before the start of the game.
Random, interrelated thoughts
I spent some time yesterday with some folks that reinforced in my mind a few things. One is that a lot of people never even bother to try to put themselves in the shoes of another. While failing to acknowledge that their perspective is shaped by who they are and their own life’s experiences, they … Continue reading
Corporations 1, citizens 0
In a ruling today (pdf), the Supreme Court of the United States said, essentially, that corporations are people, too, and no restrictions on spending should apply to them. Think we’ve had influence-peddling before now? Just wait. While corporations still cannot contribute directly to candidates, they will be able to spend freely on the candidates’ behalf. … Continue reading
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