Extreme Mortman has alerted us to a non-partisan charity that is designed to help families of the troops. ThanksUSA.org is giving educational assistance, via scholarships, to the families: "ThanksUSA" stands for Treasure Hunt Aiding Needs of Kids (and spouses) of those Serving the United States of America. It began in August 2005, when two schoolgirls … Continue reading ThanksUSA.org
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Martinsville Bloggers Conference
The Blogs United in Martinsville for Free Speech blogger's conference is shaping up nicely. The event will be held August 25 & 26 at Patrick Henry Community College in Martinsville. Note that the conference is open to anybody, not just bloggers. I'd love to go but I just can't stomach the six-hour drive to Martinsville. … Continue reading Martinsville Bloggers Conference
Pilot amendment report: VCA and mine are better
This has got to be about the lamest report I've seen on the Marshall Newman town hall meeting yesterday. I mean, couldn't the reporter have bothered to bone up just a little on the issues before she covered the meeting? How about just reading the amendment? How about knowing that gay marriage is already illegal … Continue reading Pilot amendment report: VCA and mine are better
On the Record with Joel Rubin: Moran and Webb
The first segment of today's installment of "On the Record" dealt with transportation and the upcoming special session on it. The segment featured Newport News delegate Phil Hamilton (R-93rd), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, and Alexandria delegate Brian Moran (D-46th), chairman of the House Democratic Caucus. Hamilton's position is that there is sufficient … Continue reading On the Record with Joel Rubin: Moran and Webb
Pilot allows LTE every 30 days!
In a brief blurb in today's paper, the Virginian-Pilot announced its new policy on letters to the editor. Previously, you could only get printed once every five months. That always seemed a bit extreme to me. With the new policy, that time frame has been shortened to thirty days. It's about time!
Illegal tax paid, but no refund coming?
The government has decided to refund a tax which has been collected illegally on long distance telephone service. The 3% tax had been collected by phone service providers without Congressional authorization. The government says taxpayers can get back the last three years of the excise tax payments by asking for the money on their 2006 … Continue reading Illegal tax paid, but no refund coming?
Vermont court defies Virginia in same-sex custody case
From the Associated Press: The state Supreme Court ruled Friday that Vermont courts, and not those in Virginia, have exclusive jurisdiction over a case involving two women battling for custody of a child they had while they were in a lesbian relationship. The Virginia Court of Appeals had issued a stay on this until the … Continue reading Vermont court defies Virginia in same-sex custody case
Report: Marshall Newman town hall meeting
I attended the Marshall Newman town hall meeting this morning, hosted by the Tidewater Libertarian Party. Speaking on behalf of the supporters was Virginia Beach attorney Gary Byler and on behalf of the opponents was Norfolk attorney Michael Hamar, both UVA law grads. While the intent of the forum was good, I think hrconservative and … Continue reading Report: Marshall Newman town hall meeting
Pilot plays race card
One of the things that you can count on when it comes to the Virginian-Pilot is their crusade to paint Norfolk Vice Mayor Paul Riddick as the worst person - bar none - in the city. As I look back over the reports of the Pilot over the years Riddick has served on council, I … Continue reading Pilot plays race card
A significant loss
From VB Dems: From Ollie Bates, Chairman of the Virginia Beach Democratic Committee... I am very sorry to inform you that Jerry passed away very suddenly yesterday at home. Details are very few at this time. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. As we receive additional information we will keep you informed. While our collective condolences and … Continue reading A significant loss
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