Gravatars: go get one :)

Here at WordPress.com, we have had our own little avatar system. Recently, the company that owns WordPress.com bought Gravatar and today announced that they have enabled gravatar support here. (Don't tell them but I noticed that it had been enabled - at least on my blog - last week.) Anyway, head on over and grab … Continue reading Gravatars: go get one ðŸ™‚ →

Sheriff mulling run against Drake

Long-time Norfolk Sheriff Bob McCabe is mulling a run against 2nd Congressional District representative Thelma Drake. I first heard this about two months ago. If it pans out, this will be an interesting matchup between two people who have known each other for years.

1st CD issue: How to fix the housing crisis

The Daily Press, continuing its series of questions to the candidates in the special election in the 1st Congressional District, today has answers from them on the housing crisis. With the election just days away, please remember to help out Philip Forgit. Phonebanking, canvassing and, of course, contributions are welcome. Contact Jamey (Newport News) or … Continue reading 1st CD issue: How to fix the housing crisis →

Out early, back late

Well, I headed to Richmond early this morning (7:20am !) for the Women's Legislative Roundtable pre-session meeting. Good stuff there - I'll have a post about it later. And I'm heading out shortly to attend the NCDC Legislative Sendoff. So y'all be good and I'll catch up later 😉 Couple of quick items: New Senate … Continue reading Out early, back late →

Pre-K pays off on 3rd-grade tests in Norfolk

About three weeks ago, I wrote about the JLARC report on pre-kindergarten programs in Virginia. At the time, I mentioned that Norfolk has nearly 1,500 students enrolled in the program, which accounts for about 12% of the students enrolled statewide. Monday's PilotOnline carried an article which shows that results of pre-K in Norfolk on 3rd … Continue reading Pre-K pays off on 3rd-grade tests in Norfolk →

No charges to be filed in MySpace suicide

I first became aware of the suicide of a young MySpace user about 10 days ago and it prompted this post. Monday, CNN reported that no charges would be filed in the 13-year-old's death. Asked whether he is satisfied with laws pertaining to the case, [ St. Charles County, Missouri, Prosecuting Attorney Jack] Banas said, … Continue reading No charges to be filed in MySpace suicide →

Up, up, up… and away!

Well, the Christmas season has officially started for me. My favorite show, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, aired tonight 😉 (I just love this scene. Aren't those sunglasses cool? 😀 ) Every year I have the same question, though, and maybe somebody out there can answer it. On the Island of Misfit Toys, there's a Jack-in-the-Box … Continue reading Up, up, up… and away! →

Kaine event with Forgit Saturday

Short version: When: Saturday, December 8, 2007 at 11:30am Where: Three Olives Restaurant (1203 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185) To RSVP: Contact Dan Kelly at dan@forgit2007.com Long version is below the fold 😉 Friends, In just one week, voters in the First Congressional District will go to the polls to elect a new U.S. Representative. … Continue reading Kaine event with Forgit Saturday →

Young chimp beats college students

I saw this story and just had to share 😉 Think you're smarter than a fifth-grader? How about a 5-year-old chimp? Japanese researchers pitted young chimps against human adults in tests of short-term memory, and overall, the chimps won. Quite interesting, don't you think?

Reminder: NCDC Legislative sendoff Wednesday

Just a reminder that the Norfolk City Democratic Committee Legislative Sendoff is this coming Wednesday, December 5, at 6:30pm at Metropolitan (7246 Granby Street). The event is $10 and includes heavy hors d'oeuvres. RSVP to Betsy. ================ On a related note, the NCDC Reorganization Meeting will be Saturday, December 8, from 10am to 1pm at … Continue reading Reminder: NCDC Legislative sendoff Wednesday →