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Month: January 2007
Farlow officially in HOD 96th race
Troy Farlow has officially entered the race for the House of Delegates seat in the 96th district, currently occupied by Melanie Rapp (R). Farlow filed the necessary paperwork on January 22. "I have talked to people all across the district," Farlow says, "from Norge and Toano to York and Tabb, and one thing is abundantly … Continue reading Farlow officially in HOD 96th race
It wasn’t the meatloaf
.. because that's not what I chose 😉 You Are Most Like John F. Kennedy You live a fairy tale life that most people envy.And while you may have a few dark secrets, few people know them. What Modern US President Are You Most Like? h/t Tidewater Musings
Super Bowl XLI: My pick
The Chicago Bears and the Indianapolis Colts meet this coming Sunday in Super Bowl XLI. The Bears, sporting a 15-3 record, bring an awesome defense and a serviceable quarterback, while the Colts (15-4) bring arguably the best quarterback in the game today with a somewhat leaky defense. Check out the stats on these two teams. … Continue reading Super Bowl XLI: My pick
Mayor’s remarks on Riddick
In case you were unable to attend last Tuesday's Norfolk council meeting, the Virginian-Pilot reprinted the statement read by Mayor Paul Fraim regarding the removal of Paul Riddick from his vice mayor's position. (I really wish the Pilot would post op-eds to PilotOnline.)
Something in the water?
From the AP (via PilotOnline): "I saw some little black kid who had a T-shirt on that said 'My dad's name is Donor,' and I thought, that's pathetic," [Republican Del. Robert G.] Marshall said.
E. Howard Hunt: 1918-2007
As I was watching the In Memoriam segment of This Week, I was surprised to see that E. Howard Hunt had died this week. I searched the postings around the Virginia blogosphere and it seems no one noticed that this man, who figured so prominently in the Watergate scandal, had passed. A Google search revealed … Continue reading E. Howard Hunt: 1918-2007
The Pulpit Speaks: January 23, 1960
An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. One of the most depressing statements of some time is included in an article, "We Can't Survive As We Are," by General Maxwell Taylor. This article brings us face to face with some … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: January 23, 1960
Tax on tax nixed in Senate
The Senate passed SB 772 last Monday and it now moves on to the house. This nixes the tax on tax proposed by Norfolk Commissioner of the Revenue Sharon McDonald.
Hargrove: time to retire?
Today, January 26, is Delegate Frank Hargrove's birthday, his 80th to be exact. Happy birthday, Delegate Hargrove. Most folks at 80 are slowing down, taking it easy, smelling the roses, eating dinner at restaraunts during the 5pm early bird specials. Not Delegate Hargrove. He's at his seat, casting votes on bills. I wonder, though, if … Continue reading Hargrove: time to retire?
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