I've been following a couple of discussions going on in the blogsphere (NLS, Raising Kaine) about the Democratic Party of Virginia and the netroots. It seems that many who participate in the netroots think that the DPVA didn't do as much as they should have in the last election. From reading the responses posted, what … Continue reading DPVA and the netroots
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Blog sighting: Richmond Talks Back
Always on the lookout for good commentary, I first ran across Richmond Talks Back a few weeks ago. The stated purpose of the blog is to "to periodically respond to and critique columns and editorials appearing in the Richmond Times-Dispatch." It is written by Thad Williamson, a political scientist and assistant professor of leadership studies … Continue reading Blog sighting: Richmond Talks Back
Redskins beat the Panthers
Good game! No one expected them to win but they pulled it off. Campbell looked good. And that 4th down tackle by Shawn Springs was awesome:) Hail to the Redskins!
Bankruptcy and tithing: a no-no
In a column reprinted in today's Virginian-Pilot, Michelle Singletary points out another loser in the last change to the bankruptcy laws: recipients of tithes. Before the new law went into effect, bankruptcy court judges were required to permit debtors to tithe a portion of their income on a regular basis. Specifically, the Religious Liberty and … Continue reading Bankruptcy and tithing: a no-no
WI parents want Angelou book banned
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings is former U.S. poet laureate Maya Angelou's autobiography. The book includes details of her rape and subsequent pregnancy. Included in the curriculum of a sophmore advanced English class, some parents want the book banned. Fond du Lac High School Principal Mary Fran Merwin said parents, teachers, principals and … Continue reading WI parents want Angelou book banned
Poisoned Russian spy dies
While we were celebrating Thanksgiving, Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko died from poisoning. Litvinenko served in the KGB counter-intelligence department but became a critic of the agency and its successor, the Federal Security Service. As the result, he was jailed several times. After his last release, he fled to Britain. Litvinenko, 43, fell ill three weeks … Continue reading Poisoned Russian spy dies
We’re No. 53!
According to the Annual Worldwide Press Freedom Index for 2006, the United States has fallen nine places since last year, to # 53 on the list. Relations between the media and the Bush administration sharply deteriorated after the president used the pretext of “national security” to regard as suspicious any journalist who questioned his “war … Continue reading We’re No. 53!
OTR 11/26: Real estate
The topic for this Sunday's On the Record with host Joel Rubin is the residential real estate market. Guests include John Oliveri of the Tidewater Builders Association, Billy Coons of the Hampton Roads Realtors Association and Ray Gunter of the Tidewater Mortgage Bankers Association. On the Record airs each Sunday at 10:30am on WVEC, channel … Continue reading OTR 11/26: Real estate
I’m thankful for…
... the people that I love and who love me, even though neither they nor I are perfect ... the parents that raised me and taught me right from wrong ... the people who have gone before me and paved the way ... the lessons of my life, both good and bad ... the ability … Continue reading I’m thankful for…
Thanksgiving at the Paige house
When you come from a large family as I do, Thanksgiving and Christmas are major holidays for everyone to get together. A number of years ago, we all decided that we would do Christmas together and each of us do our own thing on Thanksgiving. So I cook Thanksgiving dinner. Now, when I say I … Continue reading Thanksgiving at the Paige house
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