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POSTS BY Scott Carter
Scott Carter lives in Norfolk and works in the technology industry. He enjoys things no one else does, like silent movies and Internet humor.

Planning The Future of Norfolk: plaNorfolk 2030

By Scott Carter

More than any other single document, the General Plan will shape the future of our city. For the past several years the City of Norfolk has been quietly updating its vision of the future, the General Plan, which they have named plaNorfolk 2030. It’s a sweeping document encompassing everything from addressing transportation issues to enhancing [...]

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Romancing the City: On Falling in Love with Norfolk

By Scott Carter

Norfolk is home to me now. When I leave for business or pleasure, I get that comforting tingle when I see the downtown skyline on the horizon. The kind of feeling you get when you think of your favorite blanket as a kid or your first real kiss. In that moment things just feel right.

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I’m Leaving on a Slow Train: On Taking Amtrak to Chicago

By Scott Carter

Not the L-Train. Not high speed or light rail, but good old fashioned Amtrak. From Richmond to Washington D.C. and from Washington to Chicago, all told we’d be in a coach seat for over 20 hours.

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The Internet Wants Me to Date My Sister

By Scott Carter

If the Internet thinks you should date someone you held after they were born, you’re doing it wrong.

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Op-ed: Panning the Platinum Plate Awards

By Scott Carter

It’s unfortunate that Hampton Roads Magazine doesn’t take the judging and subsequent awards more seriously. Our area has so many wonderful restaurants, and they deserve to be properly reviewed and ranked.

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AltWiki: The People’s Guide to Hampton Roads

By Scott Carter

It’s like Wikipedia, except just for Hampton Roads, and edited by you.

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10 Things Humans Don’t Need Anymore

By Scott Carter

7. Roadside phone booths – I’m pretty sure that only drug dealers and the mafia still use these. Perhaps removing them will make them rethink their life choices.

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Food Review: The Best in Local Bread

By Scott Carter

Sure, cake is great, but nothing makes you feel warm and fuzzy quite like the smell of bread right out of the oven. Being the lazy male that I am, I set off on an endeavor to find places that would make it for me.

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