Author: Rick Outzen
Ackerly interview
Here is my interview with John Ackerly on the Save Tibet organization that is trying to persuade world leaders to boycott the opening ceremonies of…
Radio: Save Tibet President
I will have John Ackerly, President of the International Campaign for Tibet, on IN Your Head Radio today. An estimated 1.2 million Tibetans have been…
DCF unaware of child abuse
The Daily News has stayed on top of the story about the 4-year-old Pace boy, reportedly suffering from a rare brain formation disorder, who came…
Please be consistent, Mark
In his column today, Mark O’Brien praises the relocation of the Main Street Sewage Treatment plant. Call me crazy, but I feel optimistic about Greater…
Bay Co. cuts impact fees
In an attempt to stimulate a lethargic economy, the Bay County Commission, in a split vote, approved a steep reduction in impact fees for 18…
South Alabama will have football
I also had an interview with Joey Jones, the first head coach for the University of South Alabama Jaguars. They will start playing games in…
Springdale set to open baseball park
The Springdale, Ark. held a referendum for a 1-cent sales tax to pay for a minor league baseball park in July 2006 – about six…
PYP to Hold an Elected Official Meet and Greet
Press Release: Pensacola Young Professionals to Hold an Elected Official Meet and Greet Pensacola, FL—Pensacola Young Professionals (PYP) will hold a meet and greet with…
OSC/DeWeese responds to Saltmarsh
Just got this pdf from O’Sullivan Creel partner Jeff DeWeese in response to the Saltmarsh, Cleaveland and Gund blimp: presentation1-1.pdf
Hospital scores are in
The HCAHPS are in for our hospitals and are available on the federal website:www.hospitalcompare.hhs.gov HCAHPS is the first national, standardized, publicly reported survey of patients’…
Most Complete April Fools Day web offerings
Included on the list are New Google search tool that can see into future; Election Deathmatch Coverage; eHarmony founder finds love on Match.com; and flying…
Gannett Blog looks at PNJ
Jim Hopkins and his Gannett Blog take a look at the new front page design of the Pensacola News Journal – Hot Off the Press:…
Board closes 7 schools
Not here. The Volusia County School Board will close seven schools in three years. The five board members overwhelmingly voted to close the schools, saying…
Business 101
Florida House leaders have proposed a $65.1 billion budget with no pay raises for state employees, but willl allow Gov. Charlie Crist to use reserves…
Reply from Attorney General
Looks like I won’t be prosecuted this time. ——– Original Message ——– Subject: Re: Independent News – Walker Holmes Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:14:30…
Email to Sandi Copes
My apology to Florida Attorney General: ——- Original Message ——– Subject: Independent News – Walker Holmes Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:56:34 -0500 From: Rick…
Attorney General calls about April Fool article
Sandi Copes, press secretary for Attorney General Bill McCollum, called asking for a copy of an article by Walker Holmes that reports the Attorney General…
Saltmarsh buys blimp, OSC reviewing eBay ideas
There is a marketing war going on between the mega-accounting firms Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund and O’Sullivan Creel. Below is a press release from Saltmarsh…
No more sewage dumping in bays or sound
ECUA may have had to relocate the Main Street Sewage Treatment plant if a bill that is currently in the Florida Senate becomes law. The…
Greyhound track may get more regulations
Florida is No. 1 in greyhound racetracks. According to the Miami Herald, state regulators want more inspection power and penalties for animal abusers. The industry…
