From the AP: While Teddy Pendergrass had a successful solo career, it was his time as the lead singer with Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes that introduced me to the man with the soulful voice. RIP, Teddy. You will be missed.
Month: January 2010
Norfolk council vacancy update
In my post announcing that Daun Hester will be running for mayor, I said that I would get clarification on the vacancy rule. The reason for that was I had received information that council would not appoint a replacement and, instead, a special election would be held. According to this article: Once she files to … Continue reading Norfolk council vacancy update
Crazy Uncle Pat
Time to hide him in the attic. The transcript (courtesy of Politico via PilotOnline): And you know, Christy, something happened a long time ago in Haiti, and people might not want to talk about it, they were under the heel of the French, uh, you know, Napoleon the third and whatever, and they got together … Continue reading Crazy Uncle Pat
McDonnell softens stance on Sledd
In an article in the Richmond Times Dispatch, Tyler Whitley wrote: McDonnell hinted that his appointee as secretary of commerce and trade, Robert C. Sledd of Richmond, might quit two corporate boards because of criticism that the dual roles might constitute a conflict of interest. While he said he expects the legislature to confirm Sledd, … Continue reading McDonnell softens stance on Sledd
Hampton Roads: your opinion, please
The 30-day public comment period on the Vision Hampton Roads document began on January 5, with the publishing of the draft. According to the press release: The Vision document is the product of over eight months of work, involving over 150 community volunteers who served on one or more of the 5 committees/sub-committees established to … Continue reading Hampton Roads: your opinion, please
BREAKING: Hester running for Mayor in Norfolk
I just confirmed that Daun Hester, former Vice Mayor and current Superward 7 representative, is running for Mayor in Norfolk. Hester has served on council since 1996. In a phone call, Hester said the decision to run didn't come lightly. She said that she made up her mind last Friday and talked it over with … Continue reading BREAKING: Hester running for Mayor in Norfolk
Update: Roland Park/Sunshine Homes issue
The Virginian-Pilot reports that the project opposed by residents of the Roland Park/Sunshine Homes neighborhoods will not voted on at this evening's council meeting. Mastracco said he will ask the council to refer the project back to the Planning Commission and try to negotiate a compromise with neighborhood groups. "We're going to try to redo … Continue reading Update: Roland Park/Sunshine Homes issue
Race: the conversation we haven’t had
The weekend provided more examples of the ongoing lack of conversation about race in this country. Michael Steele has been, by most accounts, an embarrassment to the Republican National Committee. The list of things he's done wrong got longer with the release of a book he wrote, a book he never bothered to tell anyone … Continue reading Race: the conversation we haven’t had
Wildcard weekend predictions and polls
It's Wildcard Weekend. And time to pick the winners of the four NFL games. My picks are: Bengals over Jets Eagles over Cowboys Patriots over Ravens Packers over Cardinals Vote your picks below. Saturday's games Sunday's games Note: each poll closes before the scheduled start of the game
BCS championship: the halftime show
I, like a lot of folks, watched the BCS championship game last night. Not that I cared a whit about the winner - I didn't - but just because it was one of those things that is a part of our collective consciousness. Congrats to Alabama for their win. And congrats to Texas freshman QB … Continue reading BCS championship: the halftime show
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