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Scouts – Preparing Our Young People For Life

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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...

Aug162025 by Web PublisherNo Comments

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...

Jul312025 by Web PublisherNo Comments

A Thoughtful, Inspiring Ride Through the Mind of Machines, Just for Kids

Art & Culture, Headlines, Technology

The Story of AI: How Machines Learned to Think and How Kids Can Journey Through It is that rare kind of nonfiction book, equal parts educational, imaginative, and empowering. Written for kids but respectful of their intelligence, this book doesn’t just explain artificial intelligence; it invites young readers to step into the story themselves. From ancient legends of talking statues to modern tools like ChatGPT and Gemini, the book takes us on a journey across centuries of human curiosity. Each chapter is anchored by illustrations in a Gustav Doré–inspired style, lending the book an almost timeless quality, as if you’re flipping through a modern classic. What really sets this book apart is its tone. It’s not just telling kids what AI is; it’s showing them how these technologies work ...

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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...

Jun192025 by Web PublisherNo Comments

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,...

Jun162025 by Web PublisherNo Comments

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...

May152025 by Web PublisherNo Comments

Humanities

Art & Culture

Chrysler Museum just wrapped up an outstanding exhibit on traveling Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm. Article Courtesy of Chrysler.org Captured by Paul McCartney using his own Pentax Camera, Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm features more than 250 photographs taken between November 1963 and February 1964, illuminating the period in which The Beatles became international superstars. The photographs were rediscovered in McCartney’s personal archive in 2020. “Looking at these photos now, decades after they were taken, I find there’s a sort of innocence about them,” said Paul McCartney. “Everything was new to us at this point. But I like to think I wouldn’t take them any differently today. They now bring back so many stories, a flood o...

Apr152025 by Web PublisherNo Comments

HRW Book Club

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 ...

Apr152025 by Web PublisherNo Comments

FORE!!! HACKERS BAR & GRILL

Entertainment

A novel and new concept combining golf, food and fun located in the Hilltop area of Virginia Beach. By Bruce Meyer There's a new golf-themed restaurant in town, Hackers at Hilltop! This concept is the creation of Edward Ore, the owner of Great Neck Doggie Daycare (where Dr. Keppie Meyer’s office is located). This is not your ordinary golf-themed restaurant. This restaurant is huge and contains seven Golf Bays and one very large VIP Golf Room. These Bays feature state-of-the-art massive golf simulators. You can select from one of their 85 golf courses around the world, driving range mode or miniature golf mode. Of course, you can enjoy Hackers’ delicious gourmet meals in your Bay. The Bays can double for watching professional sports, such as football and basketball. Sp...

Apr152025 by Web PublisherNo Comments

Focus On Philanthropy

Focus on Philanthropy

The Dozoretz Hospice House of Hampton Roads Set to Open In Spring: A New Beginning for End-of-Life Care Dr. Ronald Dozoretz and his daughters, Renee and Shari Along with a lack of adequate hospice patient beds in South Hampton Roads, the region lacks hospice education and family bereavement support. The Dozoretz HHHR provides these services to all members of the community. This eventually will include those under-insured and underserved. To make this lofty vision a reality, the nonprofit is continuing its capital campaign and hosts two major community fundraisers – a regatta and pickleball tournament. The Hampton Yacht Club hosted the Third Annual Hospice One Design Regatta on Saturday, May 18. Joining them this year was the Broad Bay Sailing Association. We are...