Help the Foodbank

Yes, I've written about this on numerous occasions. And I even mentioned it at my civic league last night. Bottom line: the economy is tough and people are hungry. The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia is reporting a "critical shortage in donations." Help if you can. Thanks! UPDATE: I'd like to join Brian Kirwin in calling … Continue reading Help the Foodbank →

Portsmouth mayor financial reports in

The financial reports for the upcoming special election for Portsmouth Mayor have been posted on the Virginia Public Access website.  Eight candidates are vying for the seat, which became open as the result of the recall of James Holley. D Stefan Adams - $368 raised ($25 in cash), $25 on hand William C Baker - … Continue reading Portsmouth mayor financial reports in →

Reminder: Redistricting hearing Wednesday night

Just a quick reminder that the redistricting subcommittee of the House of Delegates Committee on Privileges and Elections will be holding a public hearing in Norfolk Wednesday evening, September 22 at the Roper Performing Arts Center, Tidewater Community College in Norfolk. The hearing starts at 7pm.

DADT repeal blocked

The dysfunctional Senate voted 56-43, thus failing to advance legislation that would have repealed "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." That it takes 60 votes to get anything done in this age of the Republican filibuster is why I consider the Senate dysfunctional. In 2006, Democrats theoretically gained control of the Senate, with 51 of them. Outside … Continue reading DADT repeal blocked →

Portsmouth council community meeting tonight

Via The Virginian-Pilot: The Portsmouth City Council is holding a community meeting at 7 p.m. today at Woodrow Wilson High School, 1401 Elmhurst Lane. The council holds a community meeting every four months to hear concerns from residents. Wow. What a novel concept! Listening to the people. Meanwhile, Norfolk is holding a council meeting today … Continue reading Portsmouth council community meeting tonight →

Jimmy Carter on Daily Show

In case you missed it, former president Jimmy Carter was on the Daily Show a few nights ago. Here's the video. Carter was the first president that I cast a vote for - in his failed re-election bid in 1980. I have to wonder how different things might have been had Teddy Kennedy supported his … Continue reading Jimmy Carter on Daily Show →

Monday morning quarterback: Skins & ‘Boys lose

The Dallas Cowboys have opened the season at 0-2, after yesterday's loss to the Chicago Bears.  So far, so good 😉 Next week, they play at the Houston Texans, who managed an improbable come from behind victory over the Washington Redskins in overtime yesterday. That the Skins blew a 17 point lead was a bit … Continue reading Monday morning quarterback: Skins & ‘Boys lose →

Happy Virginia CPAs week!

Bet you didn't know that Governor Bob McDonnell issued a proclamation (pdf) declaring September 19-25 as "Virginia Certified Pulic Accountants Week."  So go ahead - recognize me and all of the other more than 9,000 members of the Virginia Society of CPAs 😉 One thing that is planned for this week is a Day of … Continue reading Happy Virginia CPAs week! →

AP-NCC poll: 54% have little or no confidence in blogs

So says a poll by the Associated Press and National Constitution Center that was released Thursday (toplines pdf here). Of course, they didn't ask them if they knew what a blog was! But then again, it seems there is not much confidence in anything. Out of 18 fixtures on the American scene, none won the … Continue reading AP-NCC poll: 54% have little or no confidence in blogs →