Looking to help out the John Miller for Senate campaign? Join him, along with Senate Creigh Deeds, for canvassing tomorrow! When: Saturday, July 28, 11am - 2pm Where: Campaign HQ - 2 Hidenwood Shopping Center, Newport News, VA 23606 (Corner of Hiden Blvd and Warwick Blvd) More info: Jennifer (757) 594-0911 Technorati Tags: John Miller … Continue reading John Miller canvass with Creigh Deeds tomorrow!
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!
Rerras speaking at RPVB breakfast
Tomorrow morning, State Senator Nick Rerras (R-6th) will be the speaker at the Republican Party of Virginia Beach's breakfast. The meeting is at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 4453 Bonney Road, Virginia Beach. 8:00 AM, doors open, 8:30 AM. Now I understand that the meetings are for Republicans only and that no recording devices are allowed. … Continue reading Rerras speaking at RPVB breakfast
Taking it too far
A Navy man stationed at the AEGIS Training and Readiness Center in Dahlgren, VA got into a dispute with a Texas man online. Instead of just ignoring the guy, he got into his car and drove to Texas, where he set the man's trailer on fire. Now he has been sentenced to 7 years in … Continue reading Taking it too far
Discrimination charged
The Justice Department has filed suit against a Virginia Beach apartment complex owner, according to this article in the Virginian Pilot. The Department's complaint, filed in federal district court in Norfolk on Wednesday, alleges that the defendants discriminated against black tenants by imposing different terms and conditions on them, including restrictive rules and regulations prohibiting … Continue reading Discrimination charged
Got a question for Bill Richardson? Just ask him!
Following up on Monday night's debate in which questions were submitted via YouTube videos, Democratic presidential candidate Bill Richardson has launched a new feature on his site: Ask Bill. From America for Richardson: I wish I could get to every living room in this country, shake every voter's hand, and talk about the issues that … Continue reading Got a question for Bill Richardson? Just ask him!
Vick pleads …
... not guilty. Surprised? I'm not. From PilotOnline: Michael Vick pleaded not guilty today to a federal charge of conspiring to operate a dogfighting venture on property he owned in rural Surry County. A judge allowed the NFL star and three co-defendants to remain free without posting bail. Vick's trial has been set to start … Continue reading Vick pleads …
Miller event wrapup
One should question the mental acuity of anyone who decides to try to get from Norfolk to Newport News for a 5:30 pm event 😉 The normal 30 minute trip took over an hour. Nevertheless, it was worth it to me to sit in traffic for the opportunity to hear 1st Senate district Democratic candidate … Continue reading Miller event wrapup
Miller event with Kaine
I attended a fundraiser for 1st Senatorial District candidate John Miller Wednesday night. It's been a very long day for me (it's now 12:24 am 😯 ) so just enjoy this picture of Governor Tim Kaine with the candidate, his staff and his wife. More on the event after I get some sleep. Technorati Tags: … Continue reading Miller event with Kaine
I got tagged
And now, according to the rules, I'm supposed to tell you eight habits or facts about me and tag 8 other people. Hmm - I'm not sure I can come up with 8 of either 😦 Besides, I did this already and honestly, nothing has changed since then. Sorry to be a spoilsport at this. … Continue reading I got tagged
And one more
Pat Curtis, Hampton Roads' favorite piano man, passed away Monday. I studied jazz piano with Pat more than 25 years ago. It was under his tutelage that I really learned the theory behind the music that I had been playing for so many years. Unfortunately, even the great Pat Curtis couldn't make a real jazz … Continue reading And one more
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