Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Monday, April 14, 2008
Hillary Lost It
"It's not surprising, then, they get bitter, they cling to guns or religion or antipathy to people who aren't like them or anti-immigrant sentiment or anti-trade sentiment as a way to explain their frustrations."...........here
If Hillary Clinton somehow manages to lie and divide and hate her way to the top of the Democratic ticket, she can forget about my vote.
Going Native in Florida
As a trying-to-reform black-thumb gardener in Florida, I’ve learned to appreciate the benefits and advantages of native plants. They’re the smartest way to go for anyone who loves greenery but hates the constant battle against bugs, drought, heat and the region’s other environmental challenges..........here
SEVEN MILE BRIDGE TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE
The Seven Mile Bridge, longest of 43 spans that help comprise the Florida Keys Overseas Highway, is to close to vehicular traffic early Saturday morning for an annual footrace over the convergence of the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico.......here
Burger King Espionage In The Sunshine State
In Florida, groups organizing for tomato pickers’ rights say they might have been spied on and vilified online by the fast-food conglomerate Burger King. The Fort Myers News-Press traced threatening emails directed at the Coalition of Immokalee Workers and the Student/Farmworker Alliance to Burger King’s corporate headquarters in Miami, Florida.........here
Half Of Florida’s Pirate Fleet Sinks
The replica pirate ship The Treasure Seeker went down in rough seas as it attempted a voyage to the Virgin Islands. Its owners had decided to leave Florida permanently for (supposedly) greener pastures in the tropics, and were lucky to escape with their lives..........here
Homeland Security Fan In Land O' Lakes, Florida
Florida's Conserve Wildlife License Plate
The Wildlife Foundation of Florida has awarded $414,034 in grants to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to support the agency’s research, management and promotion of Florida’s natural resources. A total of $358,034 came from funds raised by sales of the Conserve Wildlife specialty license plate............here
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Living Near Alligators
About 2 1/2 million alligators inhabit more than 90 percent of the lakes and streams in Florida.And, with warmer weather, all those reptiles are beginning to rouse from their winter slumber with two things on their peanut-sized brains -- finding another alligator to breed with and catching up on a few missed meals...........here
Bay County Is Serious About Marijuana
Mosley High School Assistant Principal Brian Barnes was arrested April 1 for allegedly purchasing more than 20 grams of marijuana. Police said he told investigators he wanted the illegal herb for stress relief and recreational use.
Under Florida law, Barnes faces up to five years behind bars if found guilty as charged...........here
Under Florida law, Barnes faces up to five years behind bars if found guilty as charged...........here
Governor Honors Renee Blaney
Renee Blaney, president of the Ocala Mountain Bike Association, was recognized by Gov. Charlie Crist last week with a Point of Light award for volunteer work. (Here she is with her family at a bike event in 2006.)............here
Citrus Taliban Official License Tag
Even though Florida now has more than 100 specialized license tags, the Republican-controlled Legislature may soon add one more: a colorful license plate that features the words ''I Believe'' set among a resplendent sunrise and the image of a cross in front of stained-glass window........here
Anonymous In Clearwater
Clearwater's petite downtown district was primed for the perfect storm on Saturday.
On one end of downtown, 135 masked members of the group Anonymous began gathering at about 10 a.m. to protest the Church of Scientology..........here
On one end of downtown, 135 masked members of the group Anonymous began gathering at about 10 a.m. to protest the Church of Scientology..........here
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Things They Do In Tallahassee, Florida
Since our elected officials seem to be having a problem understanding what their priorities should be, I thought I'd put together a list for them to refer to. So here they are, in order of importance...........here
Patrick Lindsay: MySpace Is The Anti-Christ
Mr. Lindsay … is it possible that your estranged daughter, against whom your wife has a restraining order and who you do not parent, nor live with, might have some problems that don’t have anything to do with social networks? Is it possible that the eight teenagers who kidnapped and beat her suffer from similar lack of parenting, upbringing, education and suitable supervision?............here
Florida Passes Bills Promoting Space Industry
"SB 2526 supports the development of an initiative to diversify the state’s space industry.........here
Killer Bees In Okeechobee
So-called killer bees may have claimed their first human victim in Florida, state officials said Friday in announcing a fatal attack earlier this week in remote Okeechobee County.......here
Friday, April 11, 2008
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