American Idol showcased the second group of 12 tonight. Tonight's vote will choose the next three contestants - the top male, the top female and then the next with the highest vote total - to the final round of 12. Kicking things off was 17 year old Jasmine Murray. She did not do well, starting … Continue reading American Idol 02/25/09: The second 12
Author: Vivian J. Paige
A former candidate, I've learned a lot about politics, both good and bad. I'd prefer more of the former and a lot less of the latter and I'm trying to do my part!
Best roundup of the NSOTU speech
I've read a lot of the comments about President Obama's speech last night but I think this is one of the best. But I had the feeling throughout the speech that there was nothing new here and that he wasted an opportunity to explain things in ways that would have restored confidence not just in … Continue reading Best roundup of the NSOTU speech
Judge Ken Melvin?
It seems so. But several legislators, who did not want to be identified, said Tuesday that Melvin may have a second career in public life ahead of him. He is being considered for a Portsmouth Circuit Court seat, the legislators said. My understanding is that a sitting member of the General Assembly cannot be considered … Continue reading Judge Ken Melvin?
RIP Coach Price
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
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
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