PilotOnline and Daily Press: some tech tips

Hey computer geeks at PilotOnline! Cute favicon but it really needs to be fixed. Instead of a white background, make it transparent. That way, it won't look so garish in my browser tab. DailyPress.com - you guys need to fix your background. I happen to have a default color set in my browser (to check … Continue reading PilotOnline and Daily Press: some tech tips →

Norfolk NAACP 51st Annual Banquet

Some 500 people gathered Saturday evening for the Norfolk Branch of the NAACP's 51st Annual Life Membership and Freedom Fund Banquet. The event was held at The Murray Center, which has become the premier location in Norfolk for such outings. Among the attendees were US Rep. Bobby Scott, Sen. Creigh Deeds, Dels. Kenny Alexander, Joe … Continue reading Norfolk NAACP 51st Annual Banquet →

The Pulpit Speaks: November 29, 1958

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. "Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh when thou shalt say, 'I have no pleasure in them; while the … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: November 29, 1958 →

Veterans for Mark Warner

Coming up this Thursday, Mark Warner and Jim Webb will be in Norfolk to for an event to launch Veterans for Mark Warner. If you are a veteran and are supporting Warner, you're invited 🙂 The event will be held Thursday, October 9 at 10:30am at the US Navy Memorial (adjacent to the USS Wisconsin) … Continue reading Veterans for Mark Warner →

Del. Bob Brink on absentee voting

Check out this podcast from the Virginia House Democrats featuring Del. Bob Brink discussing absentee voting, including the bill he sponsored that allows pregnant women to vote absentee. And remember, the deadline for registering to vote is Monday, October 6. If you haven't registered, please do so.

OTR 10/5: Suffolk mayoral candidates

This Sunday's On the Record will feature six* of the candidates for mayor in Suffolk this November. This is the first direct election of the mayor and the candidates - incumbent Linda Johnson, Roger Leonard, Dwight Nixon, Tom Powell, Andy Damiani and Mike Debranski - will discuss whether the current administration is managing the city's … Continue reading OTR 10/5: Suffolk mayoral candidates →

Warner/Gilmore debate tonight

Another night, another debate. Only this time, it's Mark Warner and Jim Gilmore. To be perfectly honest, I had completely forgotten about it until moments ago. This one seems to be under the radar a bit. The debate starts at 7pm and will be carried live by a number of stations and rebroadcast by others. … Continue reading Warner/Gilmore debate tonight →

Democratic Black Caucus Fall Festival

The Democratic Black Caucus Fall Festival is coming up soon - next Saturday, October 11. It will be held in Richmond at the 17th Street Market from 1pm - 5pm. Details on the flip. The Democratic Black Caucus of Virginia Announces Turn Virginia Blue Fall Festival Join us for food, fun and Democrats Special Apprecation … Continue reading Democratic Black Caucus Fall Festival →

Friday fun: The world’s shortest personality test

Your Personality Profile You are dependable, popular, and observant. Deep and thoughtful, you are prone to moodiness. In fact, your emotions tend to influence everything you do. You are unique, creative, and expressive. You don't mind waving your freak flag every once and a while. And lucky for you, most people find your weird ways … Continue reading Friday fun: The world’s shortest personality test →

Beer tasting :)

The ODU Alumni Association is hosting a beer tasting on Wednesday, October 22 at 6:30pm. Space is limited. Cost is $15. For more details, check here. I'll bet you don't have to be an alum to attend this event 😉