A passenger stood for the length of his US Airways flight after a fellow passenger occupied half of his seat. The non-stop flight from Anchorage to Philadelphia lasted seven hours. READ MORE
Bachmann Campaign in 100 Seconds
Whatever happened to…
Sandusky Accusers Plan to Sue His Charity
Eleven of Jerry Sandusky’s alleged victims plan to sue the former Penn State assistant football coach’s charity, the Second Mile, their attorneys said on Friday. At least one of those accusers wants…
Sarcasm – Key to Problem Solving
Smithsonian Magazine reports that studies show that sarcasm enhances problem solving. An inability to understand it can be an early warning sign of brain disease, which could explain why some have trouble…
Buzz: Pratt and/or Bray could be on the hook for CRA atty fees
I’ve made some calls to people familiar with Community Redevelopment Agencies and trust funds. What I’ve been told is that without a board approving the hiring of Doug Sale, the Panama City…
Shop Locally on “Small Business Saturday”
There is Black Friday (or Thursday night in some cases) and internet merchants countered with Cyber Monday, the Monday after Thanksgiving, as their alternative. Now the White House and Congress are asking …
Aronberg comeback?
Former state Sen. Dave Aronberg says he’s still doing some “due diligence†before deciding whether to challenge Palm Beach County State Attorney Michael McAuliffe in a 2012 Democratic primary. Read more.
What was the Sept. 19 CRA motion?
Though the Pensacola City Council and the Community Redevelopment Agency are, by their own rules, to follow Robert’s Rules of Order, rarely does it really happen. I reviewed the video of the…
Wall St. Journal won’t retract false column
Columbia Journalism Review reports that 18 months ago, George Mason University economics professor Daniel B. Klein wrote a column about his finding that liberals scored much worse on a test about basic…
Something to be Thankful for
While most expecting parents plan for their baby to enter the world they probably think of: potty training, baby’s first tooth, college tuitions etc. When Laura and Aaron Martin were planning for…
The IMDB Top 250
This listing of the top 250 films of all time (as determined by viewer rating) sparked much after Thanksgiving meal discussion in our house. READ MORE
Thanksgiving Day marathons (my wish list)
It’s time the cable channels have some better marathons. Here’s my top 10 list of TV marathons I would like to see: 10. Hill Street Blues – TV police drama that ran…
Haridopolos lied
Miami Herald: Senate President Mike Haridopolos admitted he didn’t tell the truth last year when he denied knowledge of a secret settlement with ex-GOP Chairman Jim Greer. Read more.
The New Yorker’s take on Immigration
The illustration is entitled “Promised Land.”
Gingrich draws fire for immigration approach
In the latest Republican presidential candidate, much of the attention focused on the latest frontrunner, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich. Jan Crawford reports on some debate highlights. Source: CBS
Black Friday Parking
For those looking to head downtown for your Black Friday shopping, you may be concerned about parking. You can spend you change at the stores because downtown metered and timed parking will…
Pratt interlocal agreement promotes Bray to CRA executive
The interlocal agreement that Councilwoman Megan Pratt and her attorney Doug Sale have created for the City of Pensacola’s CRA and the City of Pensacola would have elevated Becky Bray to CRA…
100 Notable Books of 2011
The Book Review’s annual list of outstanding works. See here.
Really? Drunken gummies
Vodka-soaked gummy bears, a do-it-yourself alcoholic candy, are becoming a national trend. Why can’t they just put in it in their orange juice like Aunt Dot. Read more. Oddly enough, I actually…
Interlocal Disagreement, or How to Cook Thanksgiving Leftovers
The Community Redevelopment Agency of Pensacola will have more than leftover turkey waiting for it after Thanksgiving. There’s a whole can of worms on the other side of its holiday weekend. “I…