This Sunday's On the Record will feature a discussion on the topic of global warming. Joining host Joel Rubin will be retired Captain Joe Bouchard and retired Admiral Joe Prueher, who was one of the group of retired admirals and generals who issued a report on the topic and its potential impact on national security. … Continue reading OTR 7/27: Global warming
Month: July 2008
LWVFA: Turning Point Plaza dedication Sunday
The League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area will help dedicate Turning Point Plaza this Sunday, July 27, at the Occoquan River Festival. Turning Point Plaza will honor the women who were imprisoned at the Occoquan Workhouse located across from the current Occoquan Regional Park. In 1917, women suffragists were the first political group … Continue reading LWVFA: Turning Point Plaza dedication Sunday
Bay Oaks Park back in the news
It's been a long five years for the members of the Bay Oaks Park Committee. After successfully challenging the City of Norfolk on the right to referendum, the committee made a decision last year, which I reluctantly agreed with, to not follow through on a referendum. According to an article in today's Virginian Pilot, conversations … Continue reading Bay Oaks Park back in the news
Timeless: “Cry Me A River”
One of my favorite songs. First, the 1957 original from the sultry Julie London (this is the version I keep in my CD player in my car): Covered in 1975 by The First Lady of Song, Newport News own Ella Fitzgerald, with one of the finest guitar players, Joe Pass: Finally, this 2007 cover by … Continue reading Timeless: “Cry Me A River”
50-year old N Lieberman rejoins WNBA
Former Old Dominion University Lady Monarch Nancy Lieberman has been signed to a 7-day contract with the WNBA's Detroit Shock. (Lieberman was a couple of years ahead of me at ODU but lived in the same apartment complex and since my roommate was another Lady Monarch player, I hung out with them.) At 50, Lieberman … Continue reading 50-year old N Lieberman rejoins WNBA
Review: “Whistling Past Dixie” part II
Southern politics is not solely bound up with race and religion, but almost every issue or controversy has some racial or religious element beneath the surface. The dual power of race and religion in southern politics will make it extraordinarily difficult for Democrats to recapture the South. In chapter 3, entitled "Blacklash and the Heavenly … Continue reading Review: “Whistling Past Dixie” part II
Hornsby in the 1st?
Interesting idea by the folks over at Fred2Blue: Let’s draft Bruce Randall Hornsby, a fine upstanding resident of Williamsburg, Va., to be the Democratic Party candidate on the ballot this fall. Head on over and read why Hornsby is a good choice.
Portsmouth hotel project denied, Holley steps in it
No doubt the hearing for the proposed Victory Village in Portsmouth was a highly charged one. The project, a conference center and hotel being put together by Portsmouth Senator L. Louise Lucas and nearly 600 investors, was shot down in its attempt to use up to $50 million in bonds. According to The Virginian Pilot: … Continue reading Portsmouth hotel project denied, Holley steps in it
Why Hummel hasn’t dropped out in the 1st CD
It's about the money: When I announced the suspension of my campaign on July 3rd, I did so as the first step in the withdrawal process because I have a modest campaign debt - a debt that is an obligation to those who worked for me and continue to work for me and those who … Continue reading Why Hummel hasn’t dropped out in the 1st CD
Opinion, please: president and governor (revisited)
A year ago, I asked for opinions on which you would prefer, a Democratic president followed by a Republican governor or a Repubican president followed by a Democratic governor. 1976 - Jimmy Carter (D) 1977 - John Dalton (R) 1980 - Ronald Reagan (R) 1981 - Chuck Robb (D) 1984 - Ronald Reagan (R) 1985 … Continue reading Opinion, please: president and governor (revisited)
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