The Virginian Pilot weighed in on the issue of the blogger code in an editorial today. The Internet hasn't changed the fact that most people still live by the Golden Rule and watch what they say. That's about all the code the Internet needs - exactly the same code as the water cooler and the … Continue reading Pilot on the blogger code
American Idol Results 04/11/07
Why in the world did they stretch this show to an hour? The first half hour was an absolute waste of airtime - and my time. Anyway - on to the bottom three. First member of the group was Phil, who gave another lackluster performance last night. The surprise member of the bottom three was … Continue reading American Idol Results 04/11/07
Grrrr – VA electronic filing
OK, so y'all all know that I'm up to my eyeballs here with tax season. I just have to share one of the many frustrations of my profession: the way Virginia handles electronic filing. The whole concept behind EF is that it is computer-to-computer with little, if any, human intervention. In the old days, you … Continue reading Grrrr – VA electronic filing
When electeds blog
I saw this post by Delegate Kris Amundson yesterday but forgot to mention it 😦 Del. Amundson and her blogging partner, Delegate Bob Brink, have embraced the brave new world of the internets 🙂 Now she needs some feedback. Head on over and add your two cents.
Blogger code of conduct?
Lots of posts around the blogsphere on this. But the best one I've read so far is over at Blacknell.net: You want to improve the blogosphere? Raise the bar on substance, instead of hiding behind form. Hear, hear!
What’s in a voting record
When candidates run for office, one of the first things that gets looked at is their voting record. The records don't show who the person voted for, but they show voting frequency. Most importantly, they show primary votes, which is an indication of whether the person is a Democrat or a Republican. When I saw … Continue reading What’s in a voting record
You know you’re from Hampton Roads if….
... you recognize the statements in this list. My favorite: 15- You can say “Norfolk” while sounding neither obscene nor incorrect. Check it out 😉
Reminder: Community Conversations
Just a reminder that the first of the Community Conversations on Race being hosted by Norfolk United Facing Race is coming up this Saturday, April 14. To sign up, email Norfolk United or call 857-1794.
The Pulpit Speaks: April 16, 1960
An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. Ye seek Jesus ... He is not here! -- Matthew 28:5-6 Today our minds automatically turn to the Easter season. No one thinks of this season without thinking of Jesus coming forth from … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: April 16, 1960
OTR: 04/08/07
The focus is Norfolk on tomorrow's edition of On the Record. Following up on his comments about black on black crime in regards to the recent incident at Granby Theatre will be Vice Mayor Anthony Burfoot. Next, the discussion shifts to the real estate tax relief efforts by the Norfolk Tea Party II. Joining host … Continue reading OTR: 04/08/07
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