Former NSU coach and athletic director William "Dick" Price died yesterday. I knew it was coming but it is still a tremendous loss. Price, for whom the stadium at NSU is named, was the winningest football coach at the school. But he was much more than that. He had a keen intellect and a wonderful … Continue reading RIP Coach Price
Month: February 2009
VA premiere: HBO’s The Black List Vol. 2
I attended the Virginia premiere of HBO's The Black List Vol. 2 last night in Norfolk. The event was done in conjunction with Cox Communications and The Urban League. The documentary was compelling and had the Chrysler Hall audience alternatively clapping, laughing and somber. What was most intriguing was the Q and A session afterwards … Continue reading VA premiere: HBO’s The Black List Vol. 2
VB Clerk looking out for taxpayers
Virginia Beach Circuit Court Clerk Tina Sinnen is looking out for taxpayers in the city. According to this article, she is charging the grantor's tax, collected when a property is sold, based on the sales price and not on assessed value. Her rationale for not following the 2007 law, which says that taxes should be … Continue reading VB Clerk looking out for taxpayers
Spruill on redistricting: right and wrong
The blogosphere is all abuzz about the comments made by Del. Lionell Spruill Sr. regarding redistricting. Republicans have reacted with glee and Democrats with disdain. My sense is that both sides are unwilling to acknowledge that Spruill is both right and wrong. Spruill is right when you consider the historical treatment of blacks at the … Continue reading Spruill on redistricting: right and wrong
The Pulpit Speaks: October 17, 1959
An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. “When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child, but when I became a man, I put away childish things.” A few … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: October 17, 1959
Regent Democrats
No, that's not a misprint. Regent University, home of Pat Robertson, has an official student Democratic club. Will wonders never cease?
State will not allow SPSA to fail
I guess I didn't read Kaine's letter (pdf)to Suffolk Mayor Linda Johnson closely enough. While I focused on the potential threat to the state's bond rating, I overlooked this important part (which the Pilot reported on today): To avoid a call on the Commonwealth's moral obligation pledge I am prepared to autohorize payments that are … Continue reading State will not allow SPSA to fail
Moran’s Homeowners’ Bill of Rights
Gubernatorial candidate Brian Moran made the news Friday with the announcement of his Homeowners' Bill of Rights. UPDATE: If you see a white space below, the video is down. You can view it here. The entire press release is below the fold. Moran Proposes Homeowners' Bill of Rights ~ Bold Reform to Protect the American … Continue reading Moran’s Homeowners’ Bill of Rights
Friday fun: What would you win an Oscar for?
You Would Win Best Documentary Feature You are very curious about and engaged with the world. Everyone is interesting to you. You have a variety of interests, and you delve into them quite deeply. People are impressed by the sheer quantity of stuff you know, and you're learning more every day. However, you're not just … Continue reading Friday fun: What would you win an Oscar for?
The American Form of Government
This is an interesting video. (If the video does not display properly, you can watch it here.) Thoughts?
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