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I come to praise maglev - not the other thing

(Note: This essay was originally published in AltDaily)

As government operatives, media types and ideologues continue to machinate over whether and how to extend light rail to Virginia Beach, I feel compelled to stand up and speak out in defense of emerging technology.
 
ODU maglevA proposal has been made by American Maglev Technologies (AMT) - the same company behind ODU's maglev experiment several years ago - to build a maglev train line as the proposed light rail system in Virginia Beach, at no cost to taxpayers.
 

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In Yer Face, Facebook!

Bastards... I posted this 45 second video clip from a TV show to Facebook, and they flagged it for copyright infringement. So, guess what, Facebook... IN YER FACE!

A local radio show gains some national notoriety:

No Dancing in Norfolk

For some reason, WTKR NewsChannel 3 didn't post this on their website (It's a shame. They did a great job on it). So - citing the Fair Use Doctrine, I'm posting it on my website for folks to see:

What makes a block better? Some folks obviously know

(Note: I originally wrote this for the Hampton Roads Center for Civic Engagement)
 
 
buildabetterblock categoryI'm in awe... And, I've seen the future.
 
Why and how is really simple: I visited the Better Block Project and the proposed Norfolk Arts District.
 
I only made it down there for a couple hours. But, if you'll pardon the expression, I'm still basking in the afterglow of the experience more than a day later. There was nothing about it that wasn't impressive and inspirational. It left me hungering for more.
 
(Note: HRCCE Chairman Chris Bonney has provided some of his own impressions HERE)
 

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