From Wikipedia: Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday that is observed on the last Monday of May. It was formerly known as Decoration Day. This holiday commemorates U.S. men and women who died in military service for their country. It began first to honor Union soldiers who died during the American Civil War. … Continue reading Remembering those who served
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Party roundup
Almost 200 people came to my 1st Annual Memorial Day Bash yesterday. Attendees were from all over South Hampton Roads - Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and Suffolk - and included not only party activists but rank and file Democratic voters. I was pleased to see a few Republicans as well 😉 Delegate Adam Ebbin … Continue reading Party roundup
Senate hopeful Miller to visit Hampton Roads
In case you missed this morning's Pilot: U.S. Senate candidate Harris Miller will spend Saturday hunting for votes across Hampton Roads as his bid for the Democratic nomination in November’s general election heads into its final two weeks. Miller, a Fairfax County businessman, is battling former Navy Secretary James Webb for the nomination in a … Continue reading Senate hopeful Miller to visit Hampton Roads
Bloggers may be all too certain
Bob Gibson of the Daily Progress has an interesting post regarding the primary. The D blogosphere is yellow-dog certain that Webb is about to kick Miller’s nether regions and then give Allen the boot. As a political blogger with all the edgy certainty I can muster, I’m thinking “horse hockey.”
Congress: No to protestors at military funerals
Freedom of speech is one of the cherished rights bestowed upon Americans. But there's always somebody who is willing to push the envelope beyond what is considered good sense. Such is the case of a Kansas church group who has been protesting at military funerals across the country. This group claims that the military deaths … Continue reading Congress: No to protestors at military funerals
Beach officials were aware of BRAC
In watching the news tonight, it appears that Virginia Beach officials were not surprised by the decision of the Inspector General regarding Oceana. In a letter signed by Senators John Warner and George Allen and Representative Thelma Drake, Beach mayor Meyera Orberndorf was warned that the failure to condemn some 3,500 homes around the base … Continue reading Beach officials were aware of BRAC
Duh!
You know how sometimes you have those moments where you feel a bit like an idiot because you can't add 2+2 and get four? Well, I had one of those "Duh!" moments this morning. I was at a board meeting bright and early - 7:30am. I am NOT be a morning person so I tend … Continue reading Duh!
BRAC: Kaine statement
I just received the following: GOVERNOR KAINE’S STATEMENT ON DOD INSPECTOR GENERAL’S RULING WASHINGTON, DC – Governor Timothy M. Kaine released the following statement today, regarding the announcement of the Department of Defense Inspector General’s ruling that Virginia is not in compliance with the BRAC Commission’s requirements to address encroachment around Oceana Naval Air Station … Continue reading BRAC: Kaine statement
Pentagon to meet with officials re: BRAC
The Pilot is reporting that: Thomas Gimball, principal deputy inspector general of the U.S. Dept. of Defense, will meet with Sen. John Warner, Sen. George Allen, Rep. Thelma Drake and Gov. Tim Kaine at 2 p.m. today to explain his office's assessment of Virginia Beach's efforts to control encroachment around NAS Oceana. I assume this … Continue reading Pentagon to meet with officials re: BRAC
The hero sitting next to you
From Answers.com: he·ro (hîr'ō) n., pl. -roes. In mythology and legend, a man, often of divine ancestry, who is endowed with great courage and strength, celebrated for his bold exploits, and favored by the gods. A person noted for feats of courage or nobility of purpose, especially one who has risked or sacrificed his or … Continue reading The hero sitting next to you
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