Two more days

Just two more days and I'll be able to get some sleep. Burning the candle at both ends gets old after a while. Of course, since I'm planning to go to the Shad Planking Wednesday (whoever scheduled that date obviously doesn't know many accountants 😦 ) I won't get much. But hey - it will … Continue reading Two more days →

NSU v light rail

I may be under but I ain't dead. I've been following the saga of Norfolk State University and the long-awaited Norfolk light rail project, at least as it has been reported in the newspaper. The latest twist, though, made me break away for a few minutes to comment. According to Saturday's Virginian Pilot, NSU is … Continue reading NSU v light rail →

OTR 04/13: Child abuse

This Sunday's On the Record will feature a discussion about child abuse. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Joining host Joel Rubin will be Betty (Pruden) Kelley, who was physically and sexually abused growing up outside Rochester and wrote a book called Home Free, detailing her experience, Betty Wade Coyle, who runs Prevent Child Abuse … Continue reading OTR 04/13: Child abuse →

American Idol Results 04/10/08: The Surviving Seven

This week's results show was bumped from Wednesday night in favor of "Idol Gives Back," the celebrity-studded event in which money is raised for the less fortunate. It was announced that more than $60 million has already been raised, with contributions still being accepted through the website. I didn't watch the show, although I did … Continue reading American Idol Results 04/10/08: The Surviving Seven →

Report: Norfolk candidates’ forum

Yes, I took a couple of hours last night and attended the Norfolk candidates' forum. I should have stayed at work. There was a stark contrast between the incumbents, Daun Hester and Barclay Winn, and the challengers, Dwight "Coach" McDowell and Jack Stiles. While I applaud the willingness of the challengers to step up and … Continue reading Report: Norfolk candidates’ forum →

Del. Bouchard Town Hall Thursday

Del. Joe Bouchard will be holding a Town Hall meeting Thursday evening, April 10, at 7pm. The event will be held at the Bayside High School Cafeteria (4960 Haygood Road) at 7pm. For more information, call Ashley Jones at 333-2527 or email deljbouchard@house.state.va.us

Reminder: Norfolk candidates’ forum tonight

A quick reminder that all of the candidates for May's election will be participating in a candidate's forum this evening. Details are here. Come on out and hear the candidates speak!

Update on the VA superdelegates

Tonight, I happen to run into one of the signers of the letter that has caused much conversation around the blogosphere and in the media. That person said to me that it was understood that the letter was going to uncommitted SDs and not those who had already declared support for Hillary. The person said … Continue reading Update on the VA superdelegates →