Veterans from across Hampton Roads joined former Governor Mark Warner Thursday for the kickoff of a new group - Veterans for Mark Warner. Also in attendance were Senator Jim Webb, Congressman Bobby Scott, Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim and Norfolk Sheriff Bob McCabe. The setting was the Lone Sailor Monument, which stands in the shadows of … Continue reading Veterans for Mark Warner kickoff
Trailer trash?
Received the following via email and thought I'd share 😉 I'm tired of paying mortgage bills, utility bills, and property taxes, (rent!). I want to live more simply, pack up the family and move into a travel-trailer. I don't mind being called 'trailer trash', but I want to get your opinion. What do you think … Continue reading Trailer trash?
Others weighing in on a McAuliffe run
A couple of weeks ago, The Virginian Pilot was the first to weigh in on a potential gubernatorial bid by former DNC chair Terry McAuliffe. Sunday, Jeff Schapiro of The Richmond Times Dispatch did likewise, citing the lesson of former US Senator Paul Trible. The restless former chairman of the Democratic National Committee, an A-list … Continue reading Others weighing in on a McAuliffe run
Norfolk Circuit Court appointments
Governor Tim Kaine announced three appointments to the Norfolk Circuit Court Tuesday, filling three seats that have been empty for quite some time. The appointment come after it was previously reported that a deal had been reached between Norfolk and Virginia Beach legislators. The appointees are: Jerrauld Jones, who is being elevated from the Juvenile … Continue reading Norfolk Circuit Court appointments
Second presidential debate open thread
We are about 10 minutes away from the second presidential debate. I have no idea what new items we can expect tonight, if anything. Use this as an open thread.
Silver Diner Blueplate ’08: cast your vote
The folks over at Silver Diner are allowing folks to cast their votes early for the Presidential election by buying an omelette. From the press release: By selecting either the Chicago-style "Obamalette" or the Southwestern-style "McCainlette" from the restaurant's all-day breakfast menu, Silver Diner is giving guests the chance to predict the winner of the … Continue reading Silver Diner Blueplate ’08: cast your vote
Wagner nails it in VP op-ed
Former Finance Secretary and 2009 LG candidate Jody Wagner wrote an op-ed which appeared in Tuesday's Virginian Pilot. The topic was, of course, the budget deficit that the Commonwealth is facing, rumored to be in the neighborhood of $3 billion. "The challenge, of course," Wagner says, "will be to find ways to tighten the belt … Continue reading Wagner nails it in VP op-ed
MTP on SNL
In case you missed Meet the Press Sunday morning, here is a bit of video. I think it's pretty funny when MTP uses clips from Saturday Night Live 😉 Queen Latifah as Gwen Ifill? Priceless 🙂 The entire SNL skit is below the fold
McAuliffe in Norfolk Tuesday
Former DNC chair Terry McAuliffe will be in Norfolk Tuesday at noon at Webb Center at ODU. He will be discussing Obama's health care plan. McAuliffe is rumored to be running for Governor in 2009.
Opinion, please: No zero grade?
Sunday's Virginian Pilot had an article about the awarding of zeros in local school systems. In Suffolk, teachers are expected to make "every effort" to get students to make up the missing work, including notifying parents, before giving a zero on an assignment. In Chesapeake, zeros are automatic only when a student has cheated or … Continue reading Opinion, please: No zero grade?
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