Fliergate: A closer look (part 2)

In my analysis of Fliergate, I mentioned that there were 17 precincts in which the winners were Barack Obama, Meyera Oberndorf and Georgia Allen. I call them "The Democratic Ticket" precincts. Let's look a little closer at them. #votes # reg. Obama McCain Oberndorf Sessoms Allen Wilson 16 Aragona 2,696 4,299 1,528 1,114 870 856 … Continue reading Fliergate: A closer look (part 2) →

Suffolk changes to personnel code

The Virginian Pilot is reporting that the City Council in Suffolk is set to approve some changes to its personnel code. The last time the chapter was updated was in 1998. This part caught my eye (emphasis added): The revised chapter also includes an entirely new section titled "Separations" that says all employment with the … Continue reading Suffolk changes to personnel code →

Sky show

The moon, Venus and Jupiter came together Monday evening in a rare conjunction that was visible to the naked eye. This picture was taken outside my house. We missed the tightest conjunction which, according to this article, was supposed to look like a frown.  (Click to enlarge)

Hillary Clinton for Secretary of State

Unless you've been under a rock, you know that President-elect Barack Obama has designated former rival Hillary Clinton to be Secretary of State. I have mixed feelings about this. On the one hand, I think she will make a great S of S. On the other hand, I think this marks the pinnacle of her … Continue reading Hillary Clinton for Secretary of State →

Fliergate: A closer look (part 1)

In my analysis of Fliergate, I mentioned that there were nine precincts in which the winners were Barack Obama, Will Sessoms and Georgia Allen.  I call them "The Flier Ticket" precincts. Let's look a little closer at them. # votes # reg. Obama McCain Oberndorf Sessoms Allen Wilson 5 Seatack 1,959 3,363 1,283 642 564 … Continue reading Fliergate: A closer look (part 1) →

The Pulpit Speaks: November 10, 1962

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. "For an angel went down at a certain season into the pool, and troubled the water; whoever then first after the troubling of the water stepped in was made whole of whatsoever disease … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: November 10, 1962 →

OTR 11/30: Ship to FL, charities

This Sunday's On the Record will feature a discussion about the possible location of the Navy's latest nuclear carrier in Jacksonville as opposed to Norfolk. Joining host Joel Rubin will be Frank Roberts, who heads the Hampton Roads Military and Facilities Alliance, and Mal Branch, a former carrier commanding officer who now runs the Virginia … Continue reading OTR 11/30: Ship to FL, charities →

Test your civic knowledge

The comment by LittleDavid reminded me about the civic quiz that has been making the rounds. The quiz is here. The average score for all 2,508 Americans taking the following test was 49%; college educators scored 55%. Interestingly enough, the American public scores better on this quiz than do elected officials (which probably explains some … Continue reading Test your civic knowledge →

Fliergate update

The Oberndorf campaign for mayor in Virginia Beach has filed a formal complaint in regards to the distribution of fliers showing now mayor-elect Will Sessoms and president-elect Obama. Bruce Williams, a consultant who was hired to help the Sessoms campaign with black voters, said this week that he didn't ask for permission to hand out … Continue reading Fliergate update →