Jennifer Horn, an award-winning radio talk show host and newspaper columnist, has announced a bid for the Republican nomination for the U.S. House of Representatives 2nd District seat. A longtime resident of Nashua, with her husband, Bill, and their five children, Horn has been an active volunteer in the community since she was 18. She received the Spirit of Hope Award for her work with the Chernobyl Children’s Project, and has served with a number of civic organizations. This is her first run for public office.

Tucked away in what looks like a former firehouse near Dr. Crisp School in Nashua, professional dancers rehearse in converted studio space. Some are imported under contract from out of state and are preparing for Northern Ballet Theatre’s production of Cinderella.

If there is a restaurant in downtown Manchester that you have always wanted to try, now is your chance. Intown Manchester will once again sponsor Eats Week, during which many area eateries offer special meals at discounted prices. It happens March 30 through April 4.

It’s college basketball time, but since I’ve invested so much time in the Celtics this winter, I’m going to wait until week two before weighing in on the NCAA Tournament. Besides, I’ve got something more pressing to talk about.

Last week, we took a rip-roaring tour through just a few of the audio formats available for your portable media player. This week we delve into the murkier, less standardized world of video formats.