Much has been written about the death of Enron CEO Ken Lay. Today's Pilot has an article about legacy of him and the lessons we have learned. Written by Nancy Bagranoff, the Dean of the College of Business and Public Administration at ODU, it points to the what we have learned from him and how … Continue reading Lessons from Ken Lay
Category: Norfolk
God in goverment “a clear and present danger”
The above is the title of an article written by one of my favorite writers at the Virginian Pilot, Betsy Wright Rhodes. It is the first of a four-part series planned about "Mixing God and Government in America." For those who may be unfamiliar, Rhodes writes a weekly religious column. Hers is a column that … Continue reading God in goverment “a clear and present danger”
Net neutrality & Allen
The Virginian-Pilot has finally seen fit to print an article on the issue of net neutrality. (Of course, this is just a reprint of a Washington Post article. Guess the MSM has a bit of difficulty with original content, too 🙂 ) Listed as being in support are such varied groups as Microsoft, Google, MoveOn.com … Continue reading Net neutrality & Allen
Senate race going to get nasty?
Incumbent senator George Allen has hired the firm of Scott Howell and Co., a Dallas-based Republican media firm. Virginians will recognize the work of the firm as they were the ones who produced the now infamous "Hitler" ads for Jerry Kilgore last fall. The firm is also responsible for the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth … Continue reading Senate race going to get nasty?
Norfolk should take a cue from Fairfax County
The city of Norfolk got rid of the city sticker in January 2005. What they didn't eliminate was the decal fee, which is now a part of the personal property tax bill. Now Fairfax County has become the first locality in Virginia to eliminate both the sticker and the fee. The change was approved by … Continue reading Norfolk should take a cue from Fairfax County
Money and the Marshall/Newman amendment
Money in politics is nothing new. Seems that every year, more and more dollars are spent by candidates to run for office. Much of the money goes into advertising. With the coming vote on the Marshall/Newman amendment, opponents and supporters are gearing up for an expensive campaign: To help rally amendment opponents, the Commonwealth Coalition, … Continue reading Money and the Marshall/Newman amendment
Update: Bay Oaks Park appeal
The latest step in the saga of the Bay Oaks Park petition was mentioned in Wednesday's Pilot. As promised, an appeal has been filed with the Virginia Supreme Court, which is not expected to decide on whether to hear the case until late summer or early fall. I found this part interesting: He [attorney for … Continue reading Update: Bay Oaks Park appeal
Norfolk mayor: more power?
With Paul Fraim set to be sworn in today as the city's first elected mayor since 1916, conversations are already being held about increasing the mayor's power. Right now, the mayor is simply an eighth voice on council, representing the city at large, with no additional powers. We have a city-manager form of government, with … Continue reading Norfolk mayor: more power?
Norfolk school board to have black majority
I can't tell you how surprised I was that to read that the Norfolk City Council has appointed a majority black school board. Everyone quoted in the article tried to downplay the significance of this: Fraim said race was not discussed in the closed session. "Race might be an issue for some, but it wasn't … Continue reading Norfolk school board to have black majority
Billy Robinson: brillance derailed
Today's Pilot article is written almost as a postscript to the career of a brillant man who has been brought to his knees by his own deeds. Just five years ago, he was a highly sought after defense attorney and a respected member of the Virginia legislature. Today, William P. Robinson, Jr., the Harvard educated … Continue reading Billy Robinson: brillance derailed
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