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!

Norfolk clerk going paperless

The Virginian Pilot today has an interesting article on the use of technology by Norfolk Clerk of Court George Schaefer. His paper-free ambitions expand to a much grander scale. Schaefer estimates he could save $2 million on the cost of building a new courthouse if he gets rid of the volumes of paper warehoused in … Continue reading Norfolk clerk going paperless →

Join us on BlogTalkRadio tonight

Jim and Squeaky, of Bearing Drift, and I will be doing a BlogTalkRadio show tonight at 7pm. I think this is going to be fun! UPDATE: The show is up and available for listening, in case you missed the live broadcast. Let us know what you think 😉

The Pulpit Speaks: August 18, 1956

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. As one "Faces Up to Life," there must be some point around which he moves. A center imperative to everything. Life is so designed that we must have something as its center. Jesus … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: August 18, 1956 →

Cashing in on blight

The front page of today's Virginian Pilot carries the above headline. It is part one of a three part series on CM Development. Even before I read the story, I figured I knew who it was about. Tomorrow's article will be about the players, and gives this hint: In his years of investing with the … Continue reading Cashing in on blight →

The proper way to hang a confederate flag

AP Photo of art exhibit entitled "The Proper Way to Hang a Confederate Flag" The story is here. Seems that this exhibit has caused an uproar around the internet. Tallahassee.com has covered this story from the beginning (1, 2). Google the title of the exhibit and you'll find tons of articles and blog entries. Among … Continue reading The proper way to hang a confederate flag →

OTR: 03/18/07

This week's On the Record features Pastor Princella Johnson of Suffolk talking about something often not discussed: HIV/AIDS in the black community. Joining her will be a black woman, who contracted the disease 19 years ago. Also on tap is a discussion about universal education for 4 year-olds. Catch OTR with host Joel Rubin Sunday … Continue reading OTR: 03/18/07 →

An Irish Prayer

One of my clients sent this to me years ago. It hangs on my wall, as a source of inspiration 🙂 May those who love us, love us And those that don’t love us, May God turn their hearts; And if He doesn’t turn their hearts, May He turn their ankles, So we’ll know them … Continue reading An Irish Prayer →

Norfolk Ford plant closing end of June

The Virginian Pilot is reporting that the Norfolk Ford plant will be closing the last week of June. The plant, which employed about 2,400 workers when its closing was announced last April, now has about 1,100 employees.

Consistency: voter file access and redistricting

Back in 2005, the Democratic Caucus of the House of Delegates asked the Democratic Party of Virginia to not share its voter file with anyone challenging an incumbent. At the time, it only affected two people: Don McEachin and Keela Boose. McEachin, a former delegate looking to reclaim his seat, won his primary and Keela … Continue reading Consistency: voter file access and redistricting →