Why You Should Stop Being Jaded and Watch The Voice

​I’ve watched only an episode-and-a-half of The Voice, NBC’s new prime-time singing competition, and I don’t think I’ve ever seen a full episode of America’s Next Semi-Talented Matinee Idol or whatever it’s called. Still, I’m writing this because NBCUniversal paid me I’ve been forced to sheepishly admit that The Voice…

John L. Mica Is the Latest Florida Congressman to Screw Everything Up

A maddening story in the New York Times this morning about the House transportation bill has a Chicago placeline, but the real story is here in Florida. Specifically the seventh congressional district, which elected John Mica to Congress. This guy is chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and…

Chris Brown Will Be Rihanna’s Next Boyfriend, Say Oddsmakers

We’re not sure what’s going on in Ireland these days, but it must be pretty boring, because the country’s largest bookmaker has drawn up extensive odds on who will be Rihanna’s next boyfriend.Paddy Power plc sent us a cheerful press release this morning with the title, “HE RI RI LIKES…

Burritos: They’re Not for Women

I don’t remember where I had my first Chipotle burrito, and that’s the point. I was too busy eating it. I do remember the careful ritual: peeling off rounds of foil, a quick visual examination followed by a dash of Tabasco. The first expectant bite, then another, then another. Setting…

Public Defender, Judge Say Cops Are Avoiding Questions in Depositions; Department Responds

Last week, Broward Public Defender Howard Finkelstein sent a letter (thanks, JAABlog) to Fort Lauderdale Mayor Jack Seiler condemning “offensive, oppressive and highly questionable police tactics in predominately black neighborhoods within your city.”That includes arrests for what Finkelstein calls “walking while black” and hassling kids while “ladies of the night”…

Sierra Club Formally Opposes Southwest Ranches Detention Center

Along with agitated residents and the entire city government of Pembroke Pines, here’s another addition to the list of opponents to the planned immigration detention facility in Southwest Ranches: the local branch of the Sierra Club.The group released a formal resolution today opposing the construction of the roughly 1,500-bed facility…

Local Porn Exec Fills Mitt Romney’s Coffers

Most (male) Mitt Romney supporters have probably stumbled across an ad for AdultFriendFinder.com (NSFW) at one point or another, though they might not admit it. But now there’s another connection, between Friend Finder Networks and the likely Republican contender.Chairman of the Board Daniel Staton has reportedly donated $2,500 to Romney’s…

Broward Sheriff Candidate Scott Israel: “I Have a Pristine Record”

The Broward County Sheriff’s Office (BSO) is one of the largest sheriff’s departments in the country. It provides law enforcement, firefighting, and emergency medical services to areas across the county as well as other services like corrections and parole supervision. Sheriff Al Lamberti is facing two declared contenders in the…