Archive for April 2010
Shenanigans in Norfolk
As there is every election – at least in Norfolk, this week has brought several instances of less than truthful campaign activity on the part of anonymous cowards those who enjoy smearing others. Yesterday, an email circulated with an attachment attacking Daun Hester, one of the candidates for mayor. The flier attached has a disclaimer … Continue reading
The part-time city council
There is a reason campaign season is sometimes called “silly season.” Because during the run to Election Day, candidates come up with silly stuff, hoping that the voters won’t notice. This year, one theme has emerged from candidates across the region that falls into that category: “I’ll be a full time member of council.” Hogwash. … Continue reading
American Idol results 4/28/10: down to five
The music of Shania Twain was performed by the remaining six contestants Tuesday night. Twain also served as mentor to them. I actually thought all of the contestants did pretty well, although some were better than others. After a performance by Rascal Flatts, the bottom three were quickly revealed: Siobhan, Big Mike and Casey. I … Continue reading
42 years ago
It has been 42 years ago this month – April 4, 1968 – that an assassin’s bullet took the life of civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. A memorial commemorating his life and work is planned for the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The project is expected to cost $120 million, and $106 … Continue reading
Pilot endorses in Norfolk races
I had planned to put up a post predicting the Virginian-Pilot endorsements in next Tuesday’s Norfolk council races but never got around to it. And now it’s too late, because Tuesday’s paper announced the editorial board’s choices. Let me remind you what the editorial page editor Donald Luzzatto said last fall about the paper’s endorsement … Continue reading
Norfolk candidates forum 4/26/10
A nearly full house at the Naro heard from the four candidates for mayor of Norfolk. The form started with a brief Q&A with Ward 2 councilwoman Theresa Whibley, who is running unopposed. Video courtesy of Connect757.
The wall between news and opinion
Sunday’s Virginian-Pilot carried two articles – one by news editor Denis Finley and another by editorial page editor Donald Luzzatto – in which they attempt to explain the long tradition of the two parts of the newspaper being separate. Of the news, Finley writes: Our goal is to provide an authoritative, credible, helpful and unique … Continue reading
Video: Ward 5 challengers
On Thursday, April 8, the Norfolk Federation of Civic Leagues hosted a forum for the candidates running for City Council. I previously reported on that forum here. Ward 5 is currently represented by Randy Wright, who did not participate in this forum. The challengers are (click on the name to be taken to the candidate’s … Continue reading
BREAKING: Norfolk judge reverses Burfoot ruling
In a stunning turn of events, Judge Charles Poston has reversed his ruling from yesterday. The pdf is here. Upon further consideration, the Court concludes that the temporary injunction should not have been granted. The 1st Amendment prevailed. Excellent, Judge. Now – can you get Mr. Burfoot to reimburse the city for the use of … Continue reading
Norfolk City attorney represents Burfoot?
Yes, I saw the website. No, I didn’t have anything to do with it. And, in fact, I wasn’t even going to write about it, despite the urgings of folks to do so. But the story in this morning’s Pilot about the site being taken down requires comment. Norfolk City Attorney Bernard Pishko, who represented … Continue reading
Shad Planking 2010: George Allen
It was a bit rainy but the 62nd annual Shad Planking took place Wednesday afternoon as planned. The crowd seemed smaller than previous years but the music was still loud, the beer still cold and the cigar smoke wafted through the air. Oh yeah – and the Southern Cross was everywhere. The Sons of Confederate … Continue reading
American Idol results 04/21/10: Buh Bye
It was “Idol Gives Back” night on American Idol. And the show gave back in more ways than one A star-studded show, lasting nearly two and a half hours, featured the various causes for which money was raised to support. Near the end, Simon Cowell announced that up to tonight, nearly $15 million had been … Continue reading
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