Month: March 2007

Poll on blog media

Scott has a poll up in his sidebar about blog reader's preferences for blog media communication. Here's where it stands right now: Standard Blog / Post and Comment (86%) Forums (14%) Live Blog (0%) Podcast (0%) Vidcast (0%) Head on over and participate 😉

OTR: 03/04/07

This week's On the Record features a discussion about transportation with Senator Ken Stolle (R-8th) and Delegates Phil Hamilton (R-93rd) and John Welch (R-21st). Weighing in on the regional portion of the plan will be Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim. Governor Tim Kaine has indicated his unhappiness with the bill and wants to amend it. The … Continue reading OTR: 03/04/07 →

Northam kickoff schedule

As previously mentioned, Ralph Northam will be kicking off his campaign for the 6th Senate district next Tuesday, March 6. Today, the campaign released the schedule of the press conferences: 8:30am Onancock, Mallard's on the Wharf, 2 Market St. 10:30am Eastville, Old Courthouse, 16404 Courthouse Rd. 12:30pm Norfolk, Fishing Pier in Oceanview, Corner of 4 … Continue reading Northam kickoff schedule →

NRHA: $680K legal bills for $560K property

The Virginian-Pilot reports this morning that the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) will spend about $680,000 in legal fees for its failed attempt to condemn a property. The city had tried to obtain the property for $560,000 when the owner said the property and the business it was located on was worth $3 million. … Continue reading NRHA: $680K legal bills for $560K property →

Les & Sally: childhood sweethearts

This time of the year, as I'm sure you can guess, my days are mostly spent meeting with clients. Yesterday was no different: appointments from 10am to 6pm. One of those appointments was with a couple who have been clients of mine since 1988, Les & Sally. For whatever reason, the conversation turned to how … Continue reading Les & Sally: childhood sweethearts →

AI: Another four gone

Voted off the show tonight were Nick Pedro, Alaina Alexander, AJ Tabaldo, and Leslie Hunt. Nick is a crooner who dropped out during Hollywood Week last year. The guy has a beautiful voice, but probably just got lost in the crowd this year. Too many of the male vocalists are sweet-voiced and Nick just didn't … Continue reading AI: Another four gone →

Bay Oaks Park Committee needs our help

As one of the 5,376 Norfolk residents who signed the Bay Oaks Park Committee petition, I received a letter from the chairman, Bill Kerry, yesterday regarding their need for funds. The letter reads in part: Now we have several challenges before us. Our legal team is preparing to go before the Supreme Court next month. … Continue reading Bay Oaks Park Committee needs our help →