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
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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
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
Couple of chances to chat with Drake
2nd Congressional District Representative Thelma Drake is making herself available to the public a couple of times this week. First, there is the live blog she is participating in over at The Virginia Federalist. The thread for questions is here. The live blog will take place Wednesday evening at 7:30pm. (Does anyone over there live … Continue reading Couple of chances to chat with Drake
Miller website live
The website for the Democratic candidate in the 1st Senate district, John Miller, is now live. Looking good, John, looking good 🙂 Now head on over, sign up to volunteer, and send him some money 😉 Technorati Tags: John Miller for Senate, Virginia Senate
One debate question
Here's one question from the CNN/YouTube debate. Somehow, the question never really got answered. From the debate transcript, here are the answers: EDWARDS: I think Reverend Longcrier asks a very important question, which is whether fundamentally -- whether it's right for any of our faith beliefs to be imposed on the American people when we're … Continue reading One debate question
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