FOIA workshops in Roanoke tomorrow

Tomorrow (April 27, 2011) at the Roanoke Times building in Roanoke, a FOIA workshop will be held from 9:30AM until Noon. There is still time to register for this worthwhile program. Following this program, there will be a Records Management Seminar from 1:30PM until 4PM. There are several informational links to check out if you … Continue reading FOIA workshops in Roanoke tomorrow →

Quicklinks 04/25/11

A few links from around the 'net: Christina Nuckols named editor of Roanoke Times. Best of luck in her new gig, but I'm definitely going to miss her at the Virginian-Pilot. RIP Bruce Jamerson. Although we never met, I've always heard legislators on both sides of the aisle speak very highly of him. Councilwoman Leary … Continue reading Quicklinks 04/25/11 →

Norfolk City Council: 4.26.11

By Tommy Smigiel Norfolk City Council has a light regular agenda this week, in preparation for the release of the 2012 Fiscal Year Budget on Tuesday. There are only five regular items on the agenda.  On Monday morning, City Council members will get their first look at a budget that is $32 million slimmer than last year.  On … Continue reading Norfolk City Council: 4.26.11 →

Friday fun: what Easter candy are you?

You Are a Cadbury Creme Egg You're the type that stole little brother's Easter basket so that you could have MORE CANDY! I love creme eggs 😉 What Easter candy are you?

Quick links 4/21/10

Yes, I went to the Shad Planking yesterday. And I have some video, but I haven't had time to work on it because I got a BlackBerry Playbook and have been working on getting it configured.  So here are a few links for you: RTD on the Shad Planking. The paper had three reporters there, … Continue reading Quick links 4/21/10 →

Locke: Time has come for fair districts

State Senator Mamie Locke penned an editorial printed in today's Virginian Pilot on the need for a second minority-influence Congressional district. We waste minority voting strength by packing one district with more minorities than necessary for them to elect a candidate of choice. This dilutes their voice in neighboring districts and is not my idea … Continue reading Locke: Time has come for fair districts →

Made it

It's been a tough few weeks. On top of the rigors of tax season - and yes, this year, was worst than last - I've been dealing with the deterioration of my mother. I'm taking it easy today - despite an early morning phone call that woke me up - and will be back at … Continue reading Made it →

Norfolk City Council: 4.19.11

By Tommy Smigiel I need to apologize to those who were getting used to following my weekly City Council updates.  Unfortunately, I was slammed with multiple events (political and personal) that left no time for me to even write a quick update.  Don't worry, you didn't miss much the last two weeks and if there was … Continue reading Norfolk City Council: 4.19.11 →

Friday fun: What Color Leather Jacket Are You?

You Are a Black Leather Jacket You are a simply happy person. You feel fortunate to have so much light and laughter in your life. You are sometimes unprepared, and you're fine with that. You prefer to remain open and flexible. You know how to have a good time. You have something to smile about … Continue reading Friday fun: What Color Leather Jacket Are You? →

My family’s recycling efforts

By Mark Brooks When I moved in with my partner in 2003, her family had never recycled before, whereas I had been an active recycler since around 1990. Where I was living in the 90's made it very easy to do, since single-stream recycling was what the county offered.  Then in 2002, I moved from … Continue reading My family’s recycling efforts →