Archive for December 2011
You’d think it was April Fools’ Day (updated)
With the stuff that’s coming out this afternoon. Cuccinelli wants emergency legislation to allow other Republicans on the primary ballot. And three who didn’t even bother to turn in petitions have joined Perry’s suit. WTH? UPDATE: Can you say “oops”? Cuccinelli reconsiders changing 2012 Virginia ballot However, after working through different scenarios with Republican … Continue reading
Twice in one year?
Hell is definitely freezing over as I find myself in agreement with Del. Bob Marshall for the second time this year.
Friday fun: the Central Park test
When I think New Year’s Eve, I always think about Times Square in New York. Being there is on my bucket list I have been to Central Park, though, which, for purposes of today’s quiz, is close enough You Are Deeply Thoughtful You believe that there’s an interesting story behind everything and everyone. And you’re … Continue reading
VA GOP Primary: what a mess!
My latest op-ed appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Wednesday. One of the challenges in writing for the newspaper is to include timely information while not being overtaken by events. I suspected that a court challenge or two might be filed but as of 9am Tuesday morning – my deadline – nothing had yet occurred. Of course, … Continue reading
Feel good story of the day: ethics on display
In the spirit of the holiday season, I’m going to try to locate and post a link to a story every day that I find that makes me smile. Judge withdraws from piracy case in Norfolk A federal judge has recused himself from the case of the hijacking of a yacht that left four Americans … Continue reading
Illegal loyalty oath? (updated)
The RTD is reporting that the SBE approved the RPV’s request to close the March 6 primary and require a loyalty oath be signed in order to participate. The relevant code section allowing this is here. But wait! The code says: The requirements applicable to a party’s primary shall be determined at least 90 … Continue reading
Feel good story of the day: first kiss part 2
In the spirit of the holiday season, I’m going to try to locate and post a link to a story every day that I find that makes me smile. When the picture of the gay couple kissing made the front page of The Virginian-Pilot, I knew it would generate some negative letters to the editor. … Continue reading
Wake up, Norfolk
In case you missed the newspaper Wednesday, check these out. First we have an editorial calling out council for acting on The Palace so quickly: Perhaps Kenny Bullock is qualified to serve as a manager for his restaurant, The Palace on Plume Street. But the people of Norfolk don’t know that, because the City Council … Continue reading
The Republicans took some of the fun out of 2012
The fact that Newt Gingrich is leading the polls in the Virginia Republican Primary but didn’t gather enough signatures to get on the ballot sort of sums up his presidential campaign so far in a nutshell. But Gingrich wasn’t the only candidate who failed to make the ballot. Texas Gov. Rick Perry, whose campaign thus far … Continue reading
Feel good story of the day: there’s an app for that
In the spirit of the holiday season, I’m going to try to locate and post a link to a story every day that I find that makes me smile. From The Virginian-Pilot comes this gem: Chesapeake father creates app to navigate autism The application essentially allows children to create simple sentences by selecting from a … Continue reading
Feel good story of the day: helping one another
In the spirit of the holiday season, I’m going to try to locate and post a link to a story every day that I find that makes me smile. From The Virginian-Pilot: When cyclists gather on New Year’s Day in dual-location rides, it won’t be the first time they’ve rallied to benefit an old friend. … Continue reading
Tracking Santa 2011
It’s Christmas Eve and Santa has already started making his rounds. You can track Santa here. Smartphone users can use the Google Maps mobile site and seach for [santa] to track. And you can get updates over the phone by calling 877-HI-NORAD (877-446-6723) from 6am today to 5am Christmas Day. So – what’s Santa going … Continue reading
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