Archive for January 2011
The only constant is change
The Greek philosopher, Heraclitus, is “known for his doctrine of change being central to the universe.” I found his quote appropriate today. Earlier this week, I mentioned that things were going to change around here, primarily because I was going to be enrolling in school. As it turns out, the combination of my CPA license … Continue reading
Redistricting seminar Friday
Sorry for the late notice on this but there will be a Redistricting Seminar tomorrow morning in Fairfax. Date: January 7, 2011 Time: 10am – 12pm. Registration begins at 9:30am Place: Fairfax Government Center, The Auditorium, 12000 Fairfax Government Center Parkway The event is free and open to the public. RSVP to RedistrictingSeminar@gmail.com From the … Continue reading
Condolences to Webb on loss of mother
Vera Hodges Webb, the mother of Senator Him Webb, died earlier this week. My condolences to Sen. Webb. The press release from Webb’s office is below the fold.
Leadership without labels
The above is the title of my latest op-ed, which appeared in Wednesday’s The Virginian-Pilot. The “No Labels” movement is about getting things done. It’s not about setting aside party but setting aside partisanship. To be perfectly honest, while I find the idea appealing, I just don’t see it happening. Our system – at the … Continue reading
Phil Hamilton indicted
Woah: Former state Del. Phil Hamilton has been indicted on charges of bribery and extortion by a federal grand jury, the U.S. Attorney’s office announced. Hamilton solicited a job at Old Dominion University while simultaneously seeking state funding for the ODU program. I have to say that I’m surprised – it’s been a long time … Continue reading
Sen. Miller to have surgery, miss part of session
Senator Yvonne B. Miller (D-Norfolk) will miss part of the upcoming General Assembly session, according to a press release from the Senate Democratic Caucus. Miller is scheduled to have surgery on January 12. Sources tell me that the Senator had a fender bender last month and that the surgery is the result of something discovered … Continue reading
Virginia Legislative Black Caucus reception
The Virginia Legislative Black Caucus is hosting its 2nd Annual Capital City Reception this coming Monday, January 10, 2011, from 6pm to 8pm. The event will be held at the Main Street Station, 1500 East Main Street in Richmond. Sponsorships are available, individual admission is $100. RSVP to Adisa Muse at 804.721.5011 or by email. … Continue reading
Old videos may sink career
UPDATE: Honors has been relieved of command Original post: While the Executive Officer of the carrier Enterprise, Captain Owen Honors made several videos that are now threatening his career. The Virginian-Pilot broke the story on New Year’s Day and it has since been reported nationwide: it was on MSNBC that I first learned that Honors, … Continue reading
Another ranking
Guide to Online Schools Top Political Blogs I’ve been meaning to mention this for a while but somehow never got around to it. In cleaning up my inbox this morning, I found the email in which I had been named one of the Top 50 Best Political Blogs by the Guide to Online Schools website. … Continue reading
Monday morning quarterback: Skins done
The Washington Redskins finished the season Sunday with a 17-14 loss to the New York Giants. Truth be told, the Giants played as poorly as the Skins did. Nevertheless, it was appropriate, I guess, that the Skins lost by 3 points – the value of the missed field goal. Although they posted the win, the … Continue reading
It can only go downhill from here
Sunday, Virginia Right released a series (1, 2, 3) of rankings of Virginia Political Blogs which the proprietor, Tom White, tracks in his Old Dominion Blogs aggregator. Using webArbiter, it was interesting to note that my little blog is theoretically worth $109,500, good enough for second place in the first list. My rank in global … Continue reading
Happy New Year!
“Every man should be born again on the first day of January. Start with a fresh page. Take up one hole more in the buckle if necessary, or let down one, according to circumstances; but on the first of January let every man gird himself once more, with his face to the front, and take … Continue reading
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