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Don't Blame the Bartender

Archie W. — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 17:10:00 GMT

Many states hold the drinking establishment responsible for drunk drivers. That is wrong.

Hot enough for ya?

Archie W. — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 16:15:00 GMT

Not talking weather, folks!

Libya's Kadfly is a lost cause

Archie W. — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 22:35:00 GMT

It is time to eliminate Kadfly, permanently.

Size Doesn't Matter to Us!

Brant M. — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 20:15:00 GMT

No Sales…No Business!

The Mathis Group provides a wide variety of services for both companies and individuals. This includes conventional and internet sales.

We believe in helping both make more money.

It can be done in many ways, and believe me, it is being done!

The philosophy at TMG is very simple.

No sales, No business!

Visit us at www.themathisgroup.ws and see how we can help you!

Be Part of an Innovative Conspiracy

Archie W. — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 18:05:00 GMT

This is going to be a fabulous, exciting, and productive year. And we can make it the best yet if we only do one thing that has seemed to be lacking in previous years.

Merry Christmas!

Archie W. — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 13:55:00 GMT

The season means so many things to us. What does Christmas bring into your lives?

'Tis the Season to be jolly!

Archie W. — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 03:25:00 GMT

And this time of year, we go to parties, particularly office parties and get too "jolly"!

Wikileaks?

Archie W. — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 16:35:00 GMT

Wikileaks is a good thing, isn't it?

Happy Thanksgiving

Archie W. — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 17:45:00 GMT

May all y'all have an enjoyable Thanksgiving . . . . .

Quotations regarding Fran Webb

David R. — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 15:50:00 GMT

From the sisters, Thanksgiving 2010

To My Pagan Friends

Archie W. — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 15:00:00 GMT

I wish you all a Blessed Samhain, and a peaceful, blessed year to come. May we continue to learn from those who came before us.

Every Shopper's Dream...One Stop Shopping...From A to Z...including Discounts

Alfreda H. — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 04:35:00 GMT

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Is It Just Me -- Am I Foolishly Cautious?

Archie W. — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 14:40:00 GMT

An online story this morning on Pilot Online concerned two shooting deaths in Chesapeake. The issue that caught my attention is the following, from the story:

New Tool For Voters Released Today

Archie W. — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 20:40:00 GMT

Project Vote Smart has a new data-driven system called VoteEasy to help voters determine which candidates most closely agree with their views on major issues. Here is a copy of the news release they sent me today.

Obviously an Amateur

Archie W. — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 02:25:00 GMT

Whatever happened to the skilled bank robber?

My Favorite Activity

Archie W. — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 15:00:00 GMT

I have just started a series of photos of my relaxing sessions. Find it on my Flickr account.

Persnickety Lord Mayor Fraim of Norfolk

Archie W. — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:50:00 GMT

I guess it is hard for our persnickety Lord Mayor Fraim to see much as dark as it is where he keeps his head these days.

More Security in Our Public Schools? Pshaw!

Archie W. — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 22:15:00 GMT

In an online story on Hamtonroads.com, (http://hamptonroads.com/2010/09/portsmouth-schools-open-under-tighter-security), Portsmouth is going to tighten their security in the city schools. As if that will work.

Should Military Personnel Rent or Buy

jy J. — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 01:30:00 GMT

Should Military Personnel Rent or Buy

Norfolk City Manager Has to Go

Archie W. — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 11:00:00 GMT

Regina Williams is a woman scorned. By whom? Me.

Miscarriage of Justice in Roanoke

Archie W. — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:50:00 GMT

Is this an indication of more freedoms ripped from our lives? What happened to our Constitutional Right to freely critique, condemn, and lambast government? Apparently a judge in Roanoke feels that our freedom of speech rights take second seat to the feelings of a verbally lambasted police officer.

Andy Protogyrou: So Far So Good

Archie W. — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 16:50:00 GMT

In this morning's Compass, Harry Minium wrote a Shadowing Norfolk column which mentioned Andy Protogyrou's vote regarding the issue of $70 million in bonds aimed at city water and wastewater system improvements. He voted "No" on the bonds, the only one to vote "No" on the bonds. His reason? He had not been briefed and refused to vote without knowledge about the details.

It's not the heat -- It's the humidity

Archie W. — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 16:20:00 GMT

Not talking weather here . . . . .

We are Who We Are

Archie W. — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 13:10:00 GMT

And only we may define ourselves. How we look, act and connect to others gives a glimpse to those around us of who we really are. Who are you?

Surrounded by Sub-Humans

Archie W. — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 11:40:00 GMT

Look about the area; see the evidence that we share Hampton Roads with Sub Humans? Read on . . . .

Another Morning in the Jail

Archie W. — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Am planning my escape! ~~~~~

Smoke and Mirror Believers

Archie W. — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 16:10:00 GMT

There was a story about a Liberty University professor, ex-Muslim, current Baptist on Pilot On-Line today. One of my comments that countered the existence of a god was responded to by a scientist professing a belief in god. Some scientist!

Congress Acting As a Bully

Archie W. — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:40:00 GMT

The BP tragedy is horrible, but Congress seems enthralled by being able to make political points by beating up on Tony Hayward.

Looking forward to the iPhone 4

Matt R. — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 20:15:00 GMT

There's many ways to approach a technology purchase... what appeals to you?

You want something that is easy to use, polished and just works
You want something that is fairly easy to use, goes against the popular choice, not as polished, but works just fine, perhaps cheaper
You don't care, you need it, it can be cheap, and as long as it works you'll take it

For the last several years I've chosen the iPhone. I was lucky enough to be an AT&T customer already, and with my profession (computer programmer), I've been using Apple computers for over 10 years.

The iPhone interoperates with Apple computers perfectly; without attaching any cables, I have Contacts, Calendar Appointments, and Browser Bookmarks sync'd over AT&T nearly instantly using Apple's MobileMe service
I shoot a lot of video, so I'm looking forward to the iPhone 4's 720p video and iMovie application
I surf the web so the n

More online privacy: Deciphering Google's Wi-Fi headache

Tom M. — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:40:00 GMT

My last post was about online privacy (see xxxxxx), and this one is, too.

I think the subject, which in the end is about freedom, is hugely important and will grow in importance as time goes by. That is, if we ever wake up from our complacency and apathy.

I believe much of our society is drugged by the convenience, fun, and "slickness" of the Internet and many of its services. facebook is certainly one. Don't know about you, but my kids would rather go without food than go without facebook. This is is a dangerous situation, because nobody is in control of what facebook can do with the information that its millions of users provide it, thinking that they are only talking to their friends. Unless more of us stand up and either refuse to give them the information, or demand transparency and responsibility, things will get much worse, and there will be (probably already are) others.

I'm writing today about the 600 pound gorilla of "information col

Giving Up a Wonderful Life, Spouse, Friends and Family

Archie W. — Mon, 31 May 2010 17:10:00 GMT

It's a choice made partially with full realization, yet not always heartily or voluntarily. Had it all -- tossed it out. Why?

Online Privacy

Tom M. — Wed, 26 May 2010 13:00:00 GMT

A few weeks ago, I deleted my facebook account. I'll never reopen it or start a new one.

The reason? Privacy.

Unless you've been on a beach in the South Pacific for the past year, you've heard at least some of the concern over facebook's privacy policy, or lack of one. You see, companies like facebook exist to make commercial use of your personal information. Just a little thought would tell you that your personal information, including who you know, what you like, what you search for, what you buy, and where you've been, are the only real value they have. Facebook and Google have enormous costs associated with delivering their "free" service, and they must find a way to monetize it over time.

Take time to read this great article called "The Privacy Machiavellis&qu

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STARLET T. — Tue, 25 May 2010 22:55:00 GMT

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Recycling in the workplace

Dave S. — Tue, 25 May 2010 15:00:00 GMT

This link takes you to a 30 minute interview about commercial recycling initiatives.

The Williams School Song

Tom M. — Mon, 24 May 2010 19:15:00 GMT

My daughter attends a tiny private school in Ghent, called The WIlliams School. The school is K-8, and there are not many more than 150 students at the entire school. Most of them play in the band.

Here is an excerpt from the spring concert in early May, 2010. In this one, nearly all the students are either playing or singing.