Day: February 25, 2009

American Idol 02/25/09: The second 12

American Idol showcased the second group of 12 tonight. Tonight's vote will choose the next three contestants - the top male, the top female and then the next with the highest vote total - to the final round of 12. Kicking things off was 17 year old Jasmine Murray. She did not do well, starting … Continue reading American Idol 02/25/09: The second 12 →

Best roundup of the NSOTU speech

I've read a lot of the comments about President Obama's speech last night but I think this is one of the best. But I had the feeling throughout the speech that there was nothing new here and that he wasted an opportunity to explain things in ways that would have restored confidence not just in … Continue reading Best roundup of the NSOTU speech →

Judge Ken Melvin?

It seems so. But several legislators, who did not want to be identified, said Tuesday that Melvin may have a second career in public life ahead of him. He is being considered for a Portsmouth Circuit Court seat, the legislators said. My understanding is that a sitting member of the General Assembly cannot be considered … Continue reading Judge Ken Melvin? →