RICHMOND – Governor Timothy M. Kaine released the following statement regarding today’s shootings at Virginia Tech: It is difficult to comprehend senseless violence on this scale. Our prayers are with the families and friends of these victims, and members of the extended Virginia Tech community.
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!
Northam: $170,000!
Ralph Northam, the Democratic candidate for Senate in the 6th district, will be filing his financial reports showing a little over $170,000 raised from about 150 donors. Cash on hand will be a little over $150,000. And he didn't stop there. I understand that fundraising in April continues at a torrid pace. In the meantime, … Continue reading Northam: $170,000!
The meaning of April 15
For most people in the US, April 15 means one thing: it's the day that taxes are due. While I am quite familiar with that deadline, the date has a much different meaning for me. On that day, in 1951, my oldest brother, Milton, was born. On that day in 1981, my nephew Cory was … Continue reading The meaning of April 15
Paraskevidekatriaphobia
Be afraid. Steer clear of black cats, take a wide berth of ladders and just to be sure, try to avoid stepping on any cracks. Or not 😉
Pilot on the blogger code
The Virginian Pilot weighed in on the issue of the blogger code in an editorial today. The Internet hasn't changed the fact that most people still live by the Golden Rule and watch what they say. That's about all the code the Internet needs - exactly the same code as the water cooler and the … Continue reading Pilot on the blogger code
American Idol Results 04/11/07
Why in the world did they stretch this show to an hour? The first half hour was an absolute waste of airtime - and my time. Anyway - on to the bottom three. First member of the group was Phil, who gave another lackluster performance last night. The surprise member of the bottom three was … Continue reading American Idol Results 04/11/07
Grrrr – VA electronic filing
OK, so y'all all know that I'm up to my eyeballs here with tax season. I just have to share one of the many frustrations of my profession: the way Virginia handles electronic filing. The whole concept behind EF is that it is computer-to-computer with little, if any, human intervention. In the old days, you … Continue reading Grrrr – VA electronic filing
When electeds blog
I saw this post by Delegate Kris Amundson yesterday but forgot to mention it 😦 Del. Amundson and her blogging partner, Delegate Bob Brink, have embraced the brave new world of the internets 🙂 Now she needs some feedback. Head on over and add your two cents.
Blogger code of conduct?
Lots of posts around the blogsphere on this. But the best one I've read so far is over at Blacknell.net: You want to improve the blogosphere? Raise the bar on substance, instead of hiding behind form. Hear, hear!
What’s in a voting record
When candidates run for office, one of the first things that gets looked at is their voting record. The records don't show who the person voted for, but they show voting frequency. Most importantly, they show primary votes, which is an indication of whether the person is a Democrat or a Republican. When I saw … Continue reading What’s in a voting record
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