My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in Wednesday's Virginian-Pilot. I've noticed a disturbing trend of late of people having only one email address that they use for both business and personal communications. That's all well and good if you own your own business. But if you work for someone else, check out their policy on … Continue reading ICYMI: Peering into email accounts
The Daily Press and Christopher Newport University have team up to host debates in the 3rd Congressional District and the 1st Congressional District. The DP is using the free UStream TV service for broadcasting the debates. UStream, when using the free service, has ads. Apparently, some were not aware that the ads displayed are completely … Continue reading 3rd CD, 1st CD debates
In case you missed last night's debate between Tim Kaine and George Allen, the full video is below. But if you saw it, then you know that the choice between the two candidates is quite clear. This race is not between two candidates whose positions are similar - with the only thing separating them being … Continue reading VA SEN debate: a clear contrast
At 8pm tonight, Tim Kaine and George Allen square off in what has been billed as "The People's Debate." The event will be held in Richmond and will be broadcast across the state (pdf). I saw a tweet last week that said that CSPAN was going to cover the debate. In Hampton Roads, according to … Continue reading VA SEN debate tonight
My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in The Virginian-Pilot last Thursday. I, along with hundreds of others, attended the State of the Region presentation last Tuesday. The presentation itself highlights some of the economic trends in Hampton Roads. The entire 200+ page report is available on the website of the ODU Economic Forecasting Project. While … Continue reading ICYMI: The state shirks its responsibility
Robert Hurt, Congressman from the 5th District, has released another ad. The ad portrays Gen. Douglass (Ret.) as nothing but a lobbyist, and is unfair in doing so. This ad was produced by Scott Howell, who you will remember as the person who put up an ad for Saxby Chambliss in Georgia, portraying VietNam triple-amputee … Continue reading Robert Hurt’s new advertisement
The Norfolk City Democratic Committee has set the caucus for nominating the candidate in the 89th House of Delegates district. It will be held Wednesday, October 17, from 5:30pm to 8:30pm at the Masonic Temple, 7001 Granby Street. The 89th lies completely within the City of Norfolk (see map) and voting is open to all … Continue reading Democratic Caucus set for the 89th
A public meeting will be held this Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center on the privatization of the ports. Be there. More info after the fold. VA Secretary of Transportation Sean Connaughton slipped this little note in his latest missive in The Virginian-Pilot Sunday. The state is … Continue reading Be heard on privatization of ports
Election set in 89th - Governor Bob McDonnell has set December 18 as the date for the special election in the 89th House district. The seat became vacant when Kenny Alexander was elected to fill the remaining term of Senator Yvonne Miller, who died in July. Three candidates will vie for the Democratic nomination. No … Continue reading Quick hits local edition 10/1/12
My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Wednesday. Norfolk's mayor, at the council retreat this week, proposed a two-cent increase in the real estate tax rate to cover the debt service on the cost of building two schools. As an advocate for - and a product of - public schools, I believe it … Continue reading Two cents for two schools
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