Friday fun: Independence Day edition

With Monday being Independence Day, how much do you know about it? Below is a little quiz that's making the rounds via email. 1. The Declaration of Independence begins with what words? 2. What document was the legal framework of the United States? 3. Who wrote the words of the Star Spangled Banner? 4. How … Continue reading Friday fun: Independence Day edition →

For the love of money

Oh, yeah. http://twitter.com/#!/LarrySabato/status/85506446590091265 While he was referring to the conviction of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, Sabato is dead on the money with this one. And not only at the national level. The fundraising emails are filling up my inbox faster than I can delete them.

Norfolk council votes to maintain status quo

Surely, you aren't surprised. It only took about 20 minutes for council to get to the last item on the agenda Tuesday night: redistricting. Sixteen people signed up to speak and 15 of them did so. After the speakers, each council member took the time to comment prior to his or her vote. Watch those … Continue reading Norfolk council votes to maintain status quo →

Press OK, Dems not so much

So I'm hearing that a Democratic Party tracker was kicked out of a George Allen event in Norfolk this morning. The event was the Republican Party of Norfolk's Dutch Treat Breakfast, which was held at Cagney's - a restaurant in my neck of the woods, by the way - at 8am this morning. Allen was … Continue reading Press OK, Dems not so much →

Nelson County’s Connie Brennan to run in 59th District

Connie Brennan, long-time activist, school board member and Supervisor from Nelson County, has announced she will start a campaign on July 5th to become the Delegate for the vacant 59th District. She also ran for the same numbered district in 2007, although this year's redistricting changed a lot of districts, including the 59th. This is … Continue reading Nelson County’s Connie Brennan to run in 59th District →

Norfolk redistricting vote tonight

Norfolk City Council will take up redistricting at the end of a very long agenda tonight. There are only two plans on the agenda - the compromise plan, which will be voted on first, and the Jordan plan.The compromise plan has never been subjected to a public hearing - I guess that will happen tonight. … Continue reading Norfolk redistricting vote tonight →

Spotlight: TCC

Tidewater Community College was the focus of a front page article in Monday's Virginian-Pilot. The school has a successful transfer program, whereby a student completes their first two years of college there and then transfers to a four-year institution. One of the biggest advantages to such a move is that it saves money: Two years … Continue reading Spotlight: TCC →

Friday fun: what modern president are you most like?

Only U.S. presidents, of course You Are Most Like John F. Kennedy You live a fairy tale life that most people envy. And while you may have a few dark secrets, few people know them. Hmm - interesting 😉  What modern U.S. President are you most like?