Wikipedia is leading Wednesday's anti-SOPA blackout, going off-line shortly for 24 hours. Google is joining the protest. So is I Can Has Cheeseburger. I've given it a lot of thought - and I'm in. Censorship is not an American trait. UPDATE: Forgot to mention that the site will be blacked out for just 12 hours, … Continue reading I’m in: anti-SOPA blackout
I've been thinking about how ambitious I was to put forth a legislative agenda for the 2008 General Assembly session. In addition to having more time in those days, I clung to a notion - long since dismissed - that those elected to represent us actually might do it. In fact, I'd say the chance … Continue reading It’s all about politics
Today is the day the nation sets aside to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Well, most of the nation, anyway. For some it's like other holidays - simply a day off. And lately I've noticed stores advertising MLK sales. Some would like this to be a day of service, an opportunity to give back … Continue reading Remembering MLK, Jr.
A quick look at some of the stories and other stuff from the past week. VA Republican primary: still Romney v Paul The week started off with a ruling by Judge John Gibney to delay the printing of the ballots for the March 6 primary. When he put the ruling in writing the next day, … Continue reading Weekend roundup
So, the semester has started and I'm teaching again. Given my experience last semester, my mind naturally turns to math 🙂 You Passed 8th Grade Math Congratulations, you got 10/10 correct! Whew! I feel all better now 😆 So, can you pass 8th grade math?
The Norfolk Citizens for an Elected School Board will be holding an organizational meeting tomorrow, January 14, at the Pretlow Library from 10am til noon. Petitions will be available.
County Attorney Howard Estes has been asked to leave, with an effective date of March 31, 2012. This information was obtained from a very reliable source inside the Cumberland County Government complex. Not many details are available, but Mr. Estes at one time was making $285,000 a year for representing this county of 10,000 residents. … Continue reading Cumberland County Attorney asked to leave
I followed my own advice yesterday. In my latest op-ed, which appeared in Wednesday's Virginian-Pilot, I urged readers to log onto the General Assembly website to watch the proceedings of the legislature. Late yesterday afternoon, when I had a little bit of a break from work, I did just that. I tuned in just in … Continue reading The legislative show begins
Governor Bob McDonnell made his third State of the Commonwealth speech tonight to the joint session of the General Assembly. Much of what the governor said has already come out as he made his budget presentation to the money committees. The text of the speech as prepared is here. I still find it ironic that … Continue reading ICYMI: State of the Commonwealth, response
Lots of eyes have turned northward as the New Hampshire primary is today. The fight appears to be over the number two spot, as Mitt Romney seems to be on track for the win. Will Jon Huntsman's late surge be enough to catapult him into second place? I don't know - seems to me he … Continue reading Let’s get ready to rumble!
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