You Are iPod classic You are a true music lover, and probably a true movie lover as well. Your iPod doesn't need all the bells and whistles. It needs a lot of storage. You want to have your whole music library at your fingertips. You are an expert in choosing the right mood music. It's … Continue reading Friday fun: what kind of iPod are you?
Steele on Smith: “He’s from the community”
Ryan Nobles interviewed RNC chair Michael Steele who was in town stumping for Chuck Smith, the Republican challenging longtime Democrat Bobby Scott in the 3rd Congressional District. Steele must have been using his talking points shortcut (about 1:06 of the video): Yeah, he's from the community, alright. Just not the community where he wants to … Continue reading Steele on Smith: “He’s from the community”
Norfolk, VA Beach council races fundraising
The always excellent Virginia Public Access Project has compiled the numbers from the financial reports due yesterday. Here's where we are: Norfolk In the special election to fill the unexpired term of Daun Hester in Superward 7, there are four candidates. Earl Fraley, Jr. - no report as of this writing Phillip Hawkins, Jr. - … Continue reading Norfolk, VA Beach council races fundraising
Bring Virginia’s constitution into the 21st century
My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in Wednesday's Virginian-Pilot. The frequent changes to the constitution of Virginia - including the three amendments on the ballot this November - got me to thinking. Perhaps it is time for a constitutional convention. The last time the constitution was revised was 1971. Rather that a slew of amendments, … Continue reading Bring Virginia’s constitution into the 21st century
WTH, Councilman Winn?
An email with the subject "Please Join Randy Wright and Barclay Winn at Cagney's this Saturday" was forwarded to me Wednesday. Here's the content (click to enlarge): Would somebody please explain to me why Councilman Barclay Winn has teamed up with the former council member and not the current council member for a breakfast? There … Continue reading WTH, Councilman Winn?
House Democratic Caucus leadership on ABC
Delegate Joe Morrissey (D-74th), the Minority Floor Whip, will be holding a fundraiser Thursday evening at the Boat House Restaurant at Rockett's Landing. During his remarks to those assembled, he will speak about Governor Bob McDonnell's plan to privatize ABC. This will mark the first time that the House Democratic Caucus leadership has spoken on … Continue reading House Democratic Caucus leadership on ABC
Opinion, please: what makes you…
... call yourself a Democrat or a Republican? I've been thinking about this party label thing and wondering how others get to the point of choosing sides when it comes to party identification. (Here is a recent Gallup survey on party ID for the country.) It's a question I'd love to pose to elected D's … Continue reading Opinion, please: what makes you…
Del. Abbott helps Norfolk homeowner
A Norfolk homeowner, facing foreclosure, was helped recently by Newport News Delegate Robin Abbott. Abbott, an attorney, offered to help elementary school teacher Michele McBeth after reading of the woman's attempts to save her home in the newspaper. Abbott, who specializes in consumer and mortgage law, scheduled an emergency hearing with a judge to stop … Continue reading Del. Abbott helps Norfolk homeowner
Beach man abuses credit card, charged with embezzlement
And he wasn't missing any receipts. At least three bureau officials reviewed [Reggie] Stevenson's charges every month. But they usually verified only that the charges matched the receipts that Stevenson presented. They did not question the appropriateness of the expenses, even though that's required by city policy, Remias said. "That's where the big gap is," … Continue reading Beach man abuses credit card, charged with embezzlement
Redskins 13, Cowboys 7
Yes, the Dallas Cowboys made some serious mistakes. No, the Washington Redskins didn't play a perfect game. But at the end of the night, one team won and the other lost and no one cheated to get there nor were there questionable calls that affected the outcome. So Hail to the Redskins! I'll take the … Continue reading Redskins 13, Cowboys 7
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