Category: News
BP responds to Haliburton lawsuit
From the BP spin machine: BP is aware of the claims filed against the company on 1 September 2011 by Halliburton. The company is now…
What are your 9/11 memories?
We are approaching the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2011 terrorists attacks. Our issue tomorrow is devoted to that. On that morning, I was in…
IP merging with Pearl River polluter
The business page of the daily newspaper has an AP article on International Paper merging with Temple Inland, No. 3 corrugated packaging maker in the…
ESP rate could unravel budget
The proposed rate increases for Energy Services of Pensacola appear to be the biggest trouble spot for Mayor Ashton Hayward in getting his budget passed….
Five hour-plus council meeting fails to make daily
I really don’t know exactly when the Pensacola City Council meeting stopped meeting. At 8 pm the group was still discussing. The daily newspaper had…
Have The Molly Ringwalds lost their mojo?
One of the most popular cover bands of the past five years, The Molly Ringwalds, is playing the Pensacola Interstate Fair. For years, the Mobile…
DeLuna Fest: Special offer for students
Press Release: This Thursday, September 8, DeLuna Fest is offering an amazing deal for college and high school students. Starting at 6pm at Phineas Phogg’s…
Ballet Pensacola Welcomes New Dancers
Press Release: Ballet Pensacola is pleased to welcome 16 new professional and student dancers to its 2011 – 2012 performing company. The dancers, who have…
Archeological artifacts uncovered after BP spill
Public Radio International reported yesterday that after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, archaeologists are finding artifacts that shed new light on the Native American tribes…
Mother Jones: Inside Koch Brothers meeting
The 2012 elections, Charles Koch warned in his followers, will be “the mother of all wars.” Mother Jones has recordings that provide a behind-the-scenes look…
50 Lunches for King’s BBQ
My love of King’s BBQ is well-documented. The pork BBQ sandwiches make my mouth water just thinking of them. King Rivers and his wife are…
Is Bachmann campaign in trouble?
Congressman Michelle Bachmann’s campaign may be in trouble. Over the weekend, her campaign manager Ed Rollins will be moving to a senior advisory role. His…