Ford suppliers: outlook is bleak

Much has been written about the fate of the workers in the soon-to-be closed Norfolk Ford plant. Little has been said about the companies who supply the plant with various parts and materials. The Virginian-Pilot has such an article today. The five suppliers mentioned in the story - Allied Systems Ltd., Visteon Corp., Johnson Controls … Continue reading Ford suppliers: outlook is bleak →

WashPo article: the truth from where I sit

It seems that nearly everyone in the blogosphere has covered the Washington Post article about the Democrats in Virginia targeting the GOP in the 2007 election, as if that were some kind of surprise. It's been discussed nearly everywhere that the Democrats are looking to gain control of the General Assembly in 2007. Chalk it … Continue reading WashPo article: the truth from where I sit →

64th Virginia Blog Carnival

ImNotEmeril hosts this week's Virginia Blog Carnival. (Somehow I missed the announcement but then I see that Alton's site isn't on the VPB aggregator 😦 ) Some good stuff in there. Head on over and check out the 64th edition of this weekly event.

GA to meet in Jamestown

Per the Daily Press, the opening session of the 2007 General Assembly will be held in Jamestown. The Vice President, Dick Cheney, has been invited to speak.

Blog spotlight: Blacknell.net

One of the best blogs on the net, in my opinion, is Blacknell.net. Regulars here will recognize the writer, MB. I find stuff on this blog that I never see commented on anywhere else. If you want intelligent commentary, head over and check it out 🙂

Monday Morning Quarterback 12/11/06

So the Redskins have been officially eliminated from the playoffs with yesterday's loss to the Eagles and a 4-9 record. Of course, they really were eliminated a while back, but now the playoffs aren't even a mathematical possibility. The Skins played well yesterday, outperforming the Eagles in running yards, passing yards and time of possession. … Continue reading Monday Morning Quarterback 12/11/06 →

VP LTE online

I received an email Friday evening regarding a new feature at Pilotonline. Ever wanted to respond to a letter to the editor in the Virginian-Pilot but just didn't feel like taking the time to do so? Now you can do it online. Sunday's VP announced the official launch of bLetters: By turning each letter into … Continue reading VP LTE online →

Running to win: Workshop for females

The League of Women Voters of Virginia, the National Women's Political Caucus of Virginia and Virginia NOW encourage more women to run for elected office by sponsoring RUNNING TO WIN: A Workshop for Female Candidates and Advisors. The workshop will be held January 5 - January 7, 2007 at Old Dominion University. It will kick … Continue reading Running to win: Workshop for females →

Will the real Romney please stand up?

Massachusetts governor and Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney has been positioning himself as a family values conservative and an opponent of gay marriage. However, that was not always the case. During his 1994 run for the Senate against Ted Kennedy, Romney promised to be an even bigger advocate for gay rights. In a letter to … Continue reading Will the real Romney please stand up? →

The Pulpit Speaks: October 8, 1960

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. "I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work." -- John 9:4 What is your most precious possession today? Many … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: October 8, 1960 →