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Art & Culture

"New biography captures the life and remarkable football coaching career of the incredible George Allen" By Mike Richman Author, GEORGE ALLEN: A FOOTBALL LIFE Someone needed to write the definitive biography of George Allen, one of the greatest coaches in NFL history and a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. I knew it was incumbent upon me to do just that. As the author of The Redskins Encyclopedia, the Washington Redskins Football Vault and Joe Gibbs: An Enduring Legacy, and someone who grew up in the D.C. area with the George Allen-coached Redskins in the 1970s, I became hungry to add one more accomplishment to my literary career. I thus authored George Allen: A Football Life. George Allen deserved for someone to uphold his legacy. He’s the third-winningest coach ...

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The Decline of Civil Discourse

Headlines, Politics

How Targeted Media and Technology are Shaping Our Conversations in The Chaos of Our Ever-Fragmenting World, Illustrated by the Israel Conflict Civil discourse, the cornerstone of democratic societies, has been on a concerning decline in recent years. Amid this backdrop of escalating tensions and diminished dialogue, one cannot help but dissect the forces driving our global community away from mutual understanding and towards division. Chief among these drivers is the media's tidal shift from universally appealing platforms to niche and demographically targeted content. Coupled with the subtle yet profound influence of AI algorithms, echo chambers emerge, amplifying polarization. This is starkly evident in the portrayal of events as complex as the current Israel-Hamas conflict, where...

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Book Review: Bridging Myths and Machines: Why Gerry White’s New Book Should Be on Every Desk

Art & Culture, Technology

As an educator who’s spent two decades helping students and professionals adapt to technology’s ever-accelerating pace, I can say this without hesitation: The Evolution of Artificial Intelligence: Our Journey from Myth to Machine is the book I didn’t know I was waiting for. What Gerry White has done here is rare. He’s taken a topic that too often gets trapped in extremes, either techno-hype or dystopian dread, and given us something clear, grounded, and even hopeful. This isn’t a textbook, but it’s deeply informed. It’s not science fiction, but it honors the dreams and warnings of that genre. And it’s certainly not tech-bro evangelism. White writes with the calm authority of someone who’s worked in the trenches of AI integration in classrooms, college curricula, and educationa...

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Seniors’ Guide to Navigating the Digital Age: Quick Start with AI and ChatGPT

Community, Technology

In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving world, technology is changing at an astonishing pace, reshaping the way we live, communicate, and interact. The relentless march of innovation seems to have brought forth remarkable advancements, and at the forefront of this digital revolution are Artificial Intelligence (AI) and AI-driven chatbots, such as the incredible ChatGPT. While the idea of AI might appear difficult or even intimidating at first glance, it is worth noting that these technologies are not only cutting-edge but also remarkably user-friendly and, most importantly, exceptionally beneficial—especially for seniors who find themselves at that unique intersection of traditional wisdom and contemporary technology. As the digital landscape continues to evolve, we can now see how seniors...

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Fabulous Finds

Food

Bobo’s Fine Chicken: Food So Good It’ll Make You “Wanna Smack Your Mama” By Connie Meyer If you are an old-school southern food lover, then you may have heard this saying: “food so good it’ll make you wanna smack your mamma”. If the southern food you’re eating is over-the-top-exceptional, then the superlative version of this is: “food so good it’ll make you wanna smack your mama’s mama”! At the peril of all of our “mamas” cheeks, Bobo’s Fine Chicken Restaurant on Shore Drive is just something you have to experience for yourself, it’s just that good. For chef/owner Bo Midgett, it is all about the two F’s-food and family-Bobo’s Chicken encompasses both. Most of Bo’s recipes come directly from generations of treasured family members, perfecting them...

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Civility vs Disrespect vs Behaving as an Adult for Virginia By Bruce Meyer – Publisher of Hampton Roads Weekly

Headlines, Politics

On Tuesday, July 30th, the Virginia General Assembly hosted a Special Joint Session in Jamestown, Virginia to commemorate the 400th Anniversary of the first legislative body to operate in the New World. The featured guest was the President of the United States - Donald J Trump. This ceremony was supposed to be a non-partisan celebration of Virginia’s rich history and the foundational beginnings of what would one day become the United States of America. For the most part, all of the goals were accomplished. We had dignitaries from throughout the world in attendance; however, some of Virginia’s own elected officials unwisely decided to play partisan politics and “boycott” because President Trump was to be in attendance. There are certain special occasions when pol...

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How the Greatest Generation Can Save Our Current Generation

Politics, Uncategorized

By Bruce Meyer After the terrible tragedies and prevalence of violence we have all witnessed recently, people all over the country are once again asking when this madness will stop. There are two primary strategies that have been discussed for several years. The first strategy discussed by Democrats and the media is gun control. The second strategy discussed by Republicans is arming schools and citizens and eliminating stringent gun control laws. We can debate for years (and we have) the advantages and disadvantages of each proposed strategy; however, at the end of the day, they are not solutions to the problem. They are, in fact, just a band aid. The infection is still raging and both strategies are not the “antibiotic” that will cure this dis...

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Why The Kindest Words May Be… Tell Me

Focus on Philanthropy

I could have answered my client’s question in the first two minutes of our call, if only she’d taken a breath. She was describing her property-line dispute with a level of detail only necessary if her hedge had been the site of a double homicide and I were the lead detective. Since she’d called just to ask about her trial date, and since I’d heard her story before, I was anxious to wrap things up. But the trial date wasn’t really why she called, as I concluded more than 15 minutes later. What she really craved was a listener. And I wasn’t being a very good one. It may be misguided to start a column by writing about a skill I haven’t yet mastered, especially when my years of trying cases, working in education, and teaching courses on, of all things, communication, should make me bette...

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Scouts – Preparing Our Young People For Life

Community

By John Scheib Scouting in South Hampton Roads proudly marches on and is as relevant today as it was more than 100 years after its origin. With its youth development program that is centered on values, citizenship, and preparing young people for life, Scouting has extended its reach to boys and girls to help them “be prepared” for life. HISTORY On September 21, 1911, twenty eight of Norfolk’s most prominent businessmen met to form the Norfolk Council, Boy Scouts of America (BSA). In 1934, the Cub Scout program was formally adopted by the Norfolk Council. The challenge of the day was “new ambition for greater service to more boys throughout America.” In January 1935, the council was given its present name, The Tidewater Council, Inc., BSA. Today, the coun...

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Live Like Freddie…The Best Advice in Business and Life

Business, Community

Positive poignant lessons learned from a beloved businessman as told by his daughter. Misguided Traditions… Jadis and Freddie turn wounds into wisdom By Connie Aron Meyer The most influential woman in my life was an amazing American woman who happened to be Black. I identified Jadis in this way, because this is the way Jadis taught me. Being American always came first, before being identified by the color of her skin. Jadis and I spent our days together in the turbulent 1960’s, when I was a child and Jadis was the glue that held our household and family together. Jadis helped us in our home “watching out” for me, cleaning, washing, drying, ironing, prepping meals-everything my parents did not have time to do for us since they both worked long hours. My dad,...