On the day that their quarterback signed a new five-year deal reportedly worth $78 million (with $40 million guaranteed), the Washington Redskins suffered a defeat not seen almost in the history of the franchise. Out of the gate, the visiting Philadelphia Eagles scored on an 88-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Michael Vick to DeSean Jackson. … Continue reading Tuesday morning quarterback: a shellacking
Month: November 2010
PilotOnline opinion channel changes
Editorial page editor Donald Luzzatto, in an article this morning, discussed the implementation of the new commenting system on the Opinion channel of the paper's website: At the PilotOnline.com Opinion channel, the online masks come off today. Starting this morning, if you want to respond to a letter, column or editorial, you'll have to provide … Continue reading PilotOnline opinion channel changes
Friday fun: could you pass 8th grade math?
This is harder than it looks 😦 You Passed 8th Grade Math Congratulations, you got 8/10 correct! Whew! Could you pass 8th grade math?
Jen Little: Brian Moran for DPVA chairman
From an email I received: Dear Fellow Democrats, Brian Moran can count on my support in December, and I hope he can count on yours too! I am in very good company with Brian Moran's many, many endorsements from all over the Commonwealth. I am sending this note as a grassroots Democrat inspired to step … Continue reading Jen Little: Brian Moran for DPVA chairman
Clinton on Spruill
I attended Del. Lionell Spruill, Sr.'s annual fall event last night. It was a very nice gathering in Chesapeake with many legislators and local elected officials in attendance. I had the pleasure of sitting next to Portsmouth Del. Johnny Joannou - we had a long off-the-record conversation 😉 Norfolk Del. Kenny Alexander served as Master … Continue reading Clinton on Spruill
In need of a civic renaissance
The above is the title of my latest column, which appeared in Wednesday's Virginian-Pilot. As noted in the article, the transcripts of the House hearings can be found on the state's redistricting website. (Just so happens that when I attended the Norfolk hearing, I noticed that there was a court reporter there. I then asked … Continue reading In need of a civic renaissance
Veterans Day 2010
From History of Veterans Day: In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words: "To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the … Continue reading Veterans Day 2010
Transparency
Or not. Norfolk hired a new city manager just two weeks after the current manager announced her retirement and without any interviews of other candidates or input from the public. Portsmouth appointed a new council member just a week after the special election for mayor, also without interviews of other candidates or input from the … Continue reading Transparency
Women’s legislative roundtable
WOMEN’S LEGISLATIVE ROUNDTABLE PRE-SESSION FORUM Moderated by the League of Women Voters of Virginia Wednesday, December 1, 2010 9:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. House Room 1, underground section of the Capitol addition Entrance on Bank Street, Richmond, Virginia Google: “Parking in Richmond Capitol Square” for options Speakers will provide information on the upcoming … Continue reading Women’s legislative roundtable
Brian Moran for DPVA chair
If I had a vote in the race for Chairman of the Democratic Party of Virginia, I'd cast it for Brian Moran. I'm sure that is no surprise to many - after all, I supported Brian for governor in 2009. Those of you who know me, though, know that I don't let friendship or loyalty … Continue reading Brian Moran for DPVA chair
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