Just a reminder - the Norfolk City Democratic Committee will hold its monthly business meeting tonight at 7pm at Norview High School (park and enter on the football stadium side).
Month: March 2008
Norfolk backs off smoking ban
I feel sorry for Dr. Theresa Whibley - I really do. Even though I don't agree with her stance on the smoking ban, you have to give her props for having worked tirelessly for it. No doubt she feels abandoned at this point. The Virginian Pilot reports that the Norfolk Council is backing off implementing … Continue reading Norfolk backs off smoking ban
Kaine in Norfolk today
Governor Tim Kaine will be at Virginia Wesleyan College this evening for one of his stops on his Town Hall tour. The meeting, which is open to the public, will take place from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at the Dining Center (1584 Wesleyan Dr.). This is your opportunity to ask questions of the Governor about the … Continue reading Kaine in Norfolk today
Financial systems bailout
With the intervention of the Federal Reserve into the Bear Stearns mess, Paul Krugman sees a bigger bailout of our financial system on the horizon. As Bear goes, so will go the rest of the financial system. And if history is any guide, the coming taxpayer-financed bailout will end up costing a lot of money. … Continue reading Financial systems bailout
On Obama’s Pastor, Jeremiah Wright
"Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity." -- Martin Luther King, Jr. The story of Barack Obama's pastor, Rev. Jeremiah Wright, hit the MSM over the last few days. But it is a story that has been simmering for quite some time. A quick Google search reveals a Rolling … Continue reading On Obama’s Pastor, Jeremiah Wright
Happy St. Patrick’s Day
To my fellow Irishmen, I hope you enjoy the day and not too much of the green beer that inevitably flows 😉 (If you do indulge, have one for me 😀 ) And like every year, here are a few words of wisdom. An Irish Prayer May those who love us, love us And those … Continue reading Happy St. Patrick’s Day
Economic stimulus plan refunds update
The IRS has set up a special Free File page for folks who normally do not have to file but are required to do so in order to get the economic stimulus plan refunds, which I discussed in this post. I'm glad that the IRS and its partners worked this out. Of course, you can … Continue reading Economic stimulus plan refunds update
Stuff I heard
From the talking heads on TV this morning: John Edwards is going to endorse Hillary Clinton. Symbolic, especially given that his delegates are already bolting. If he was going to do this, he should have done it sooner. Nancy Pelosi doesn't understand why superdelegates exist but expects that the nomination fight will be over before … Continue reading Stuff I heard
The Pulpit Speaks: March 7, 1959
An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. "For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven." -- Matt. 5:20 We … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: March 7, 1959
Another day, another hit piece on Williams
The story hit the PilotOnline website Thursday evening and was prominently displayed on the top of the page all day Friday, showing large, color pictures of city manager Regina Williams and library director Noram Maas. By contrast, the actual newspaper had the story on the front page, below the fold and only a small picture … Continue reading Another day, another hit piece on Williams
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