American Idol 02/26/09: We have six

With tonight's results show, six of the Final 12 contestants have been chosen. Last night, we saw some good performances and some not so good performances. Of course, with the public voting, there is always an air of unpredictability. The first finalist named tonight was the one who I thought performed the best: 16 year … Continue reading American Idol 02/26/09: We have six →

Moran Lunch in Norfolk 3/9

Please Join Mayor Paul Fraim                 Sheriff Bob McCabe Jeff Breit                                        Dr. Rob Frazier Richard Levin                                      Henry Light Dr. Keith Newby                              Andrew Sacks Peter Schmidt                        … Continue reading Moran Lunch in Norfolk 3/9 →

Purkey: “I was asleep”

Has he announced his retirement yet? Video courtesy of The Shad Plank If you are reading this through email or an RSS feed and do not see the video, please visit my blog.

Car dealers money grab

The so-called "Don Hall" bill (SB1410 and HB1778) has sailed through the General Assembly and now awaits the governor's signature. Similar bills are being pursued in 13 states, which would allow car dealers more compensation if the manufacturers kill a brand. It seems that the dealers are trying to get a piece of the bailout … Continue reading Car dealers money grab →

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? →

RIP Coach Price

Former NSU coach and athletic director William "Dick" Price died yesterday. I knew it was coming but it is still a tremendous loss. Price, for whom the stadium at NSU is named, was the winningest football coach at the school. But he was much more than that. He had a keen intellect and a wonderful … Continue reading RIP Coach Price →

VA premiere: HBO’s The Black List Vol. 2

I attended the Virginia premiere of HBO's The Black List Vol. 2 last night in Norfolk.  The event was done in conjunction with Cox Communications and The Urban League. The documentary was compelling and had the Chrysler Hall audience alternatively clapping, laughing and somber. What was most intriguing was the Q and A session afterwards … Continue reading VA premiere: HBO’s The Black List Vol. 2 →

VB Clerk looking out for taxpayers

Virginia Beach Circuit Court Clerk Tina Sinnen is looking out for taxpayers in the city.  According to this article, she is charging the grantor's tax, collected when a property is sold, based on the sales price and not on assessed value. Her rationale for not following the 2007 law, which says that taxes should be … Continue reading VB Clerk looking out for taxpayers →