Category: Politics
Best Political Books of 2006
The Economist has named its picks for best political/current affairs books of 2006: Dangerous Nation: America’s Place in the World from its Earliest Days to…
10 Bad Things that are good for you
Thank God for Live Science. Please feel free to email to your doctor. Beer quells heart disease and chocolate staves off cancer? Though often tagged…
As predicted: No Child Left Behind fails
Great blog post on the failures of the No Child Left Behind program. Even the orginal supporters of the program admit its falling apart. Good…
Clooney for U.S. Senate
The top political blog in Kentucky believes George Clooney would be a strong candidate: Born in Lexington and raised in Northern Kentucky (note that McConnell…
Open Crist Government
Jason Garcia of the Orlando Sentinel has blogged: Gov.-elect Charlie Crist announced this afternoon that his administration will include an “Office of Open Government” led…
Best Baby Names of 2006
Babynames.com: Has done all the work and there’s not a “Rick” or “Bubba” on the list. Top Five Male names: Aidan, Caden, Braden, Jaden, Ethan…
From our buddy ECSO Lt. Blackburn
December 12, 2006 To: Independent News BAH HUMBUG- Come out of the closet and look at the true unbiased facts referencing your continuing Crime Stopper…
20 most overrated movies
Premiere magazine has come up with its list of the most overrated movies of all time. You may find your favorites among them: Click 20…
More Pension promises die in bankruptcy
Just as the Monsanto retirees found out – pension plans aren’t written in stone. Companies can file bankruptcy and get out of those obligations. Ask…
FEMA tells ECUA find the $115M elsewhere
Just as we predicted months ago – and just as Sen. Bill Nelson and Congressman Jeff Miller told them – FEMA rejected another grant to…
Something extra with your Latte
Take Stock in Children, Florida’s premier mentoring and scholarship program, will be the beneficiary of Starbucks Coffee Company’s annual holiday community program. Starting November 9,…