Another moderate retires

As NLS reported earlier today, Sen. John Chichester has announced his retirement. This comes on the heels of the earlier announcement of fellow moderate Republican Senator Russ Potts. Also choosing to step aside is Sen. Del. Vince Callahan. There is something to be said for people who garner the respect of members on both sides … Continue reading Another moderate retires →

ODU women & men in the NCAA tourney

Congratulations to the Monarchs and the Lady Monarchs for making it to the NCAA tournament. The Lady Monarchs received an automatic bid by winning the CAA and will be making their 24th straight appearance. Seeded 10th in the Cleveland region, they will play the 7th seed, George Washington, at the Ted on Monday at 2pm. … Continue reading ODU women & men in the NCAA tourney →

What if they held an election & nobody came to vote?

Bob Gibson of the Charlottesville Daily Progress points to the effect of redistricting on the races around the area. What if they put a lot of elections on the Nov. 6 ballot and few candidates came? Voter turnout, election coverage and incumbent worries would flag, suffer and diminish. As of today, it appears that most … Continue reading What if they held an election & nobody came to vote? →

No big-league sports in Norfolk

I have never quite understood why Mayor Fraim wanted a big-league sports team here in Norfolk. Not only would we have to go it alone in putting together the financing (due, mostly, to the Dillon Rule), I just don't think Hampton Roads has the resources to support one. The issue of substitution - whereby folks … Continue reading No big-league sports in Norfolk →

The Pulpit Speaks: August 11, 1956

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. Now we continue our discussion of our general theme: "Facing Up to Life." We find ourselves discussing the beatitude, "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy." Happy are those people who … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: August 11, 1956 →

Spring forward

At 2am in the morning, Daylight Savings Time starts. I have to admit that I'm none too happy about loosing an hour when time is so precious. Yeah, I know about the supposed energy savings but around here, it means nothing. Instead of working til 2am, I'll just be working til 3am. And fighting to … Continue reading Spring forward →

Bouchard files for Wadrup’s seat

According to Friday's Virginian-Pilot, Joe Bouchard has filed to run as the Democratic candidate for the 83rd district. That seat is currently held by Leo Wardrup. Technorati Tags: Joe Bouchard, Virginia House of Delegates

Protect our votes

Alice at GOTV has been keeping us up to date on the stuff going on surrounding the use of touchscreen voting machines. Wednesday, she alerted us to the statement issued by the Verifiable Voting Coalition of Virginia. Citizens groups are urging Virginia Governor Tim Kaine not to delay implementation of a recently-passed ban on the … Continue reading Protect our votes →

American Idol Results 03/08/07

And we are down to twelve. Four more were voted off American Idol tonight. The first casualty of the night was Jared Cotter, who sang a bad rendition of Stevie Wonder's "If You Really Love Me." Guess he didn't get the memo about not trying to sing Stevie. Next to go was Antonella Barba. You … Continue reading American Idol Results 03/08/07 →

Norfolk citizens speak: lower the rate

Last night, a public forum was held at Lafayette Winona Middle School on the subject of lowering the real estate taxes. Sponsored by the Norfolk Tea Party II, the forum invited all eight members of council to participate and all but the mayor, who was out of town, appeared. The Virginian-Pilot has an article here … Continue reading Norfolk citizens speak: lower the rate →