Gotta get the numbers for the food for my Memorial Day Bash by the end of the day. If you're coming, please let me know by using "email me" link in the sidebar to the left. You can pay at the door.
Parmele, we hardly knew ye!
An independent candidate in the 82nd House District has dropped out of the race. John O. Parmele, Jr., a seven-time candidate, withdrew from the race before anyone even knew he was in. He did it because he didn't want to pay a $100 fine for filing his candidate papers late. Can't blame the guy. After … Continue reading Parmele, we hardly knew ye!
It’s a boy!
For Mary Cheney and her partner Heather Poe, that is. Samuel David Cheney was born at 9:46am at Sibley Hospital in Washington. The baby weighed in at 8 lbs, 6 ounces. Participate in the digital baby shower or just check on what others saying.
Participate in the VT Review Panel
The Virginia Tech Review Panel has set up a site to allow citizens to participate in the conversation about the shootings. Comments and other information you deem pertinent to their discussions can be left here.
American Idol Results Finale
Congrats Jordin Sparks! It took two hours to get to the results, not all of which was entertaining. Some 74 million votes - the largest ever - were cast. The two hours was taken up with special performances by a variety of singers among them Gwen Stefani, Kelly Clarkson, BeBe & CeCe Winans, Carrie Underwood, … Continue reading American Idol Results Finale
Pitts on government intrusion
I love Leonard Pitts. Today's topic is government intrusion into our lives, something that the so-called "conservatives" have been doing quite a bit of. Pitts' piece includes two quotes from Ronald Reagan that "conservatives" need to take another look at: Government is not the solution to the problem. Government is the problem. And: It is … Continue reading Pitts on government intrusion
Weems: Grasping at straws
The article in today's Virginian Pilot about Republican candidate Chris Stolle's residence is a case of grasping at straws. Chris Stolle did what thousands of active-duty military personnel in Hampton Roads do - live and work here while maintaining their legal residence and paying taxes in another state. Yep. That's what nearly all of them … Continue reading Weems: Grasping at straws
State tax revenues $300 million short?
According to this article in today's Virginian Pilot, state tax revenues are falling below expectations and may be as much as $300 million less than anticipated: The $73.8 billion, two-year state budget was predicated on tax revenues growing 6.5 percent this fiscal year, which ends June 30. The collections have grown only 3.6 percent through … Continue reading State tax revenues $300 million short?
Open for business
BlogsUnited in Hampton Roads is now accepting registrations. Through May 31, the fee is only $25. The longer you wait, the more it costs you so go on over and register today.
Dueling op eds: Heretick v Bouchard
The Virginian Pilot has started a series in which the opinions of candidates running in primaries was solicited. The candidates were asked a broad question: "What does it mean to be a Democrat/Republican in your respective district?" The first primary contest to be covered is the Democratic primary in the 13th Senate District. The candidates … Continue reading Dueling op eds: Heretick v Bouchard
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