I have no idea when The Virginian-Pilot, which covers the southside of Hampton Roads, will print its endorsements. But I don't want to be caught off-guard, like I was with the statewide endorsements. So I figured I'd get a jump-start on this. I don't know whether the entire board has embraced editorial page editor Don … Continue reading Predictions on Pilot endorsements 2013 edition
Been meaning to post this for a while. The Norfolk Kiwanis is hosting its 21st annual Harbor Party and Seafood Fest next Thursday, October 10. The event is held from 4:30pm - 7:30pm at Norfolk's Town Point Park Tickets are $40 in advance, $45 at the door and are available: By calling 757-456-5212 Online From … Continue reading Kiwanis Harbor Party & Seafood Fest 10/10
Rep. Bobby Scott held his 37th Annual Labor Day Picnic Monday. There were so many electeds, former electeds and candidates in attendance that even Scott, who introduced each one by name, had trouble tracking them all. It took him about 10 minutes to get through all of the names. After the intros, the three Democratic … Continue reading Video: Rep. Scott 37th Annual Labor Day Picnic
Been so long since I put up one of these but it's not because I haven't run across some fun things to do; rather, it's been a lack of time. So how about two of them? First up: Back to School! This is a sample of questions on the 2013 New York State math tests, … Continue reading Friday fun: a two-fer
Time to have a little fun on this hot Friday 🙂 Try this Slate News quiz on current events. I did pretty well. Guess that's what being on vacation will do for you 🙂
Been a while since I posted one of these. This quiz was making the rounds earlier this week, no doubt because of the pending Senate vote on immigration, which passed yesterday. I earned "Citizenship attained, with distinction" but not a perfect score 😦 How about you? Are you smart enough to be a citizen?
June is national LGBT Pride month. Last week, I was one of those who screened the documentary, Out In America. OUT IN AMERICA is an uplifting collection of unique, transformative stories and inspiring personal narratives told through the lens of the country's most prominent LGBT figures and pioneers, as well as many average, yet extraordinary, citizens … Continue reading Out in America
What a week 😦 All I can say is that I'm really, really, REALLY glad it's over. Hopefully, I'll have some time to catch up next week. (It's gotta be an improvement over this one.) Hope all of you had a better week than I did.
Been a while since I posted one of these. Finding a fun quiz is getting harder all the time 😦 Anyway - I ran across this one from Slate. Apparently, it's a weekly feature over there. I didn't do too badly (click to enlarge). You get points not only for right answers but also for … Continue reading Friday fun: Slate news quiz
I have mentioned before about the documentaries the Naro shows on Wednesdays. They usually are followed up by a speaker from the area of the film who talks and answers questions. Sometimes, like last night, they are about things I know quite a bit about, but sometimes they are topics I know nothing about. However, … Continue reading Chasing Ice
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