Those of you in Hampton Roads may recognize the anchor in this news clip. But he wasn't the star. Meet Basil Marceaux, candidate for Governor of Tennessee.
Month: August 2010
A business model for blogging
I've been around the internet for a while and used to co-own a technology site. Even back then, I couldn't figure out a business model for making money on the internet - a legal one, of course. Over the past few days, I've had this conversation with several folks. One pointed me to this article … Continue reading A business model for blogging
Retire in order to serve?
That's the choice that Del. Dickie Bell had to make. "We are pleased to accommodate you and support you as a citizen legislator in the Virginia General Assembly," [Staunton School Board Chairman John] Ocheltree wrote. "We trust, however, that you recognize that your extended absence from your teaching duties creates hardship for the school division … Continue reading Retire in order to serve?
Another day, another McDonald revelation
The Virginian-Pilot had another front page, above-the-fold, article about Norfolk's Commissioner of the Revenue Sharon McDonald. This time, it is a hiring and spending freeze ordered by City Manager Regina Williams. The order came as the result of McDonald transferred an employee who accompanied her on trips to Richmond from the city's payroll to the … Continue reading Another day, another McDonald revelation
Wilder calls for Obama-Clinton in 2012
Former governor Doug Wilder is calling for President Barack Obama to drop VP Joe Biden from the ticket in 2012 and replace him with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. In an op-ed written for Politico, Wilder says Biden has been "prone to gaffes" and says that Clinton is "better suited as the political and government … Continue reading Wilder calls for Obama-Clinton in 2012
Pitts: Lead, follow or get out of the way
Leonard Pitts of the Miami Herald has an interesting column on teachers versus teachers unions. In it, he discusses the effect that unions can have on the educational system. Americans seem to be rallying around a demand for education reform. Apparently, we've had enough of students failing schools and schools failing students. We know our … Continue reading Pitts: Lead, follow or get out of the way
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