OK, so y'all all know that I'm up to my eyeballs here with tax season. I just have to share one of the many frustrations of my profession: the way Virginia handles electronic filing. The whole concept behind EF is that it is computer-to-computer with little, if any, human intervention. In the old days, you … Continue reading Grrrr – VA electronic filing
Month: April 2007
When electeds blog
I saw this post by Delegate Kris Amundson yesterday but forgot to mention it 😦 Del. Amundson and her blogging partner, Delegate Bob Brink, have embraced the brave new world of the internets 🙂 Now she needs some feedback. Head on over and add your two cents.
Blogger code of conduct?
Lots of posts around the blogsphere on this. But the best one I've read so far is over at Blacknell.net: You want to improve the blogosphere? Raise the bar on substance, instead of hiding behind form. Hear, hear!
What’s in a voting record
When candidates run for office, one of the first things that gets looked at is their voting record. The records don't show who the person voted for, but they show voting frequency. Most importantly, they show primary votes, which is an indication of whether the person is a Democrat or a Republican. When I saw … Continue reading What’s in a voting record
You know you’re from Hampton Roads if….
... you recognize the statements in this list. My favorite: 15- You can say “Norfolk” while sounding neither obscene nor incorrect. Check it out 😉
Reminder: Community Conversations
Just a reminder that the first of the Community Conversations on Race being hosted by Norfolk United Facing Race is coming up this Saturday, April 14. To sign up, email Norfolk United or call 857-1794.
The Pulpit Speaks: April 16, 1960
An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. Ye seek Jesus ... He is not here! -- Matthew 28:5-6 Today our minds automatically turn to the Easter season. No one thinks of this season without thinking of Jesus coming forth from … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: April 16, 1960
OTR: 04/08/07
The focus is Norfolk on tomorrow's edition of On the Record. Following up on his comments about black on black crime in regards to the recent incident at Granby Theatre will be Vice Mayor Anthony Burfoot. Next, the discussion shifts to the real estate tax relief efforts by the Norfolk Tea Party II. Joining host … Continue reading OTR: 04/08/07
BNN “Influence Index”
Much of the blogsphere is in a tizzy over the release yesterday by BlogNetNews of its "Influence Index." I think I've been pretty clear about what I think of so-called "blog rankings." Heck, since changing my url in January, I hadn't even gotten around to registering it with Google until this morning, the result being … Continue reading BNN “Influence Index”
BREAKING: Rummells out of race in 83rd
Just got word that Robert Rummells, who just yesterday announced his candidacy for the seat "being vacated by retiring Del. Leo Wardrup," is dropping out of the race. The reason cited is that his mother has cancer. My best wishes to his mother for a speedy recovery. I guess we are still waiting on Leo. … Continue reading BREAKING: Rummells out of race in 83rd
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