The new crack

Remember those TV ads that showed a frying egg, saying that this is your brain on drugs? Well, there's a new drug out there: multitasking. Scientists say juggling e-mail, phone calls and other incoming information can change how people think and behave. They say our ability to focus is being undermined by bursts of information. … Continue reading The new crack →

Strange winner in SC

TPM has been all over the story of the mystery candidate, Alvin Greene, who won the Democratic nomination for Senate in South Carolina. The latest is this video interview of him. No offense to Mr. Greene, but I'm beginning to think there's a heck of a lot more to this story than we know. This … Continue reading Strange winner in SC →

Update on Ward 7 seat

Norfolk Council Tuesday agreed to two things that I think are important in naming a replacement to occupy the Superward 7 seat being vacated by Councilwoman Daun Hester on June 30. First, the council has decided that the appointee will agree not to run in the special election in November. I think that is critical, … Continue reading Update on Ward 7 seat →

And the race is on!

Congratulations to Scott Rigell for winning the Republican nomination in Tuesday's primary. He won decisively - by nearly 13% - in a crowded field of candidates, although with less than 40% of the votes cast. No doubt the higher turnout helped. Many predicted turnout in the 7% range; instead, it was closer to 10%. Rigell … Continue reading And the race is on! →

Norfolk School Board: nominations, interviews

In a short press release Tuesday, Norfolk City Council announced that a public hearing will be held next Tuesday, June 15, to accept nominations for the three available slots on the school board. Norfolk remains one of the few localities to still appoint its school board, which has been under fire recently. Councilwoman Theresa Whibley … Continue reading Norfolk School Board: nominations, interviews →

Best election night story ever

Alvin Greene, the Democratic nominee in for Senate. Zero cash on hand. Zero raised. Unemployed. Lives with his parents. What? Unemployed vet wins Senate Dem nomination An unemployed military veteran has stunned South Carolina Democratic Party leaders by winning the nomination to challenge Republican U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint. Thirty-two-year-old Alvin Greene of Manning defeated 64-year-old … Continue reading Best election night story ever →

DeSteph doesn’t speak for me

Virginia Beach Councilman Bill DeSteph sent a letter to the mayor and council members of New York, protesting the location of a proposed community center. The letter was wrong on so many levels, including the fact that he used official city letterhead and failed to discuss it with fellow council members. But that wasn't the … Continue reading DeSteph doesn’t speak for me →

2nd CD Republican primary: decisions, decisions

Tuesday is Election Day and here in Hampton Roads, the big question is who will win the Republican nomination to take on Democratic Congressman Glenn Nye and independent Ken Golden in November. There are six candidates and The Virginian Pilot has put together a nice voter guide to help with the decision. Primaries in Virginia … Continue reading 2nd CD Republican primary: decisions, decisions →

Helen Thomas retires

Unless you've been under a rock, you've probably seen the video of veteran White House reporter Helen Thomas, the backlash from which resulted in her retirement Monday. But it was the announcement over the weekend that she was being dropped by her agency that triggered a Thomas memory for me. Back in August 2007, I … Continue reading Helen Thomas retires →

127 points not good enough for VHSL

Stuff like this just makes my blood boil. Morris’ contribution: 127 points. His total shot attempts are lost to history, but Morris made 57 field goals, a bucket about every 30 seconds. He was 13 for 21 from the foul line, shooting underhanded “granny-style,” as required by coach Smith. [...] Morris’ point total still stands … Continue reading 127 points not good enough for VHSL →