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Gold Card for Veterans

Posted on November 7, 2011

As part of his comprehensive plan to lower veterans’ unemployment and to ensure that service members leave the military career-ready, President Obama launches today a suite of Gold Card services for veterans….

75 percent of Americans approve Iraq withdrawal

Posted on November 7, 2011

The GOP may want to reconsider its attacks on President Obama over his withdrawal of troops from Iraq. The attacks might win a Republican primary or straw poll, but not a general…

Cain’s presidential bubble has burst

Posted on November 6, 2011

Herman Cain’s sexual-harassment scandal has begun to hurt his poll numbers. A new Reuters/Ipsos poll found that the number of Republicans who view Cain favorably has dropped 9 points, from 66 to…

Huntsman’s daughter spoof Cain “smoking” ad

Posted on November 6, 2011

Girls have fun.

Is Rick Perry’s bizarre speech his “Dean Scream?” (video)

Posted on November 6, 2011

Rick Perry campaign supporter Ken Blackwell, former Bachmann campaign manager Ed Rollins, former head of the Republican Party Ed Gillespie, strategist Liz Cheney, and analyst John Dickerson spoke with Bob Schieffer on…

Raw Video: Police Arrest 20 Occupy Atlanta Protesters

Posted on November 6, 2011

Police arrested 20 people after an Occupy Atlanta protest rally in a city park spilled onto the streets and officers converged on them on motorcycles, riding horseback and in riot gear. (Nov….

Facebook posts leads to Big Bank revolt

Posted on November 6, 2011

Forget about Occupy changing the world. Facebook could be the answer. Orlando Sentinel reports that an Echo Park woman’s post urging friends to move their money to credit unions in the wake…

Strong mayor role model seeks 10th term

Posted on November 6, 2011

Charleston, S.C. Mayor Joe Riley is seeking his 10th term. Riley was the model for the campaign for Pensacola’s new charter that gave the city its first strong mayor. The IN interviewed…

Gannett partner struggling

Posted on November 6, 2011

It was big news when Gannett, the owner of Bella magazine, GoPensacola, Pelican statues and, oh yeah, the daily newspaper, announced its ad partnership with Yahoo. Local Gannett ad reps spent a…

Opinions worth reading

Posted on November 6, 2011

Egan: Political Class Clowns – “For a Republican Party that has spent the better part of its presidential campaign proving that most of its candidates are not smarter than a fifth grader,…

Game Recap: Flyers vs Ice Bears 11.5.11

Posted on November 6, 2011

It was an exciting night at the Pensacola Civic Center Saturday as the Pensacola Ice Flyers defeated the visiting Knoxville Ice Bears 5-1 for their first win at home of the 2011-2012…

Andy Rooney passes away

Posted on November 5, 2011

Andy Rooney died of complications from surgery. He was 92 years old. Russ Mitchell tells Andy’s story. Source: CBS

Praise & Clarification

Posted on November 5, 2011

Dear IN Editor: I am indebted to IN Weekly, an amazing newspaper that truly covers this community, its issues, and people and to reporter, Mr. Jeremy Morrison. Morrison’s article, “Island In Time”…

Today is Guy Fawkes Day

Posted on November 5, 2011

The skin is pallid, the cheeks touched with pink. The eyes are holes. And the smile is frozen, set forever, a fixed uncanny moustachioed grin above a devilish goatee beard. The mask,…

Florida TaxWatch finds millions in healthcare savings

Posted on November 5, 2011

Press Release: Florida has the potential to save millions in healthcare costs annually while maintaining high-quality healthcare delivery by removing administrative and legislative barriers for Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (ARNPs) and Physicians…

Flyers game re-cap vs Ice Bears 11.04.11

Posted on November 5, 2011

The Pensacola Ice Flyers came up short in the first game of back-to-back games versus the Knoxville Ice Bears at the Pensacola Civic Center Friday night. This game was sponsored by the…

Movie Trailers

Posted on November 4, 2011

Okay, I don’t want to work any more today. Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (Trailer) Trailer 2 for Missions Impossible – Ghost Protocol Source: ScreenPlay The Innkeepers (Trailer) Trailer for The Innkeepers…

County sends letters to Ethics Commission and AG Bondi

Posted on November 4, 2011

County Attorney Alison Rogers forwarded the letters the county sent to the Florida Ethics Commission and Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding Commissioner Wilson Robertson and the hiring of Forrest Gibbs. Ethics Commission:…

Train spotting puzzle

Posted on November 4, 2011

From puzzle-barn.com: During a recent plane and train spotting contest, five eager entrants were lined up ready to be tested on their spotting ability. They had each spotted a number of planes…

Surfer Almost Swallowed by Whale

Posted on November 4, 2011

One spectator got too close to a pod of whales in Santa Cruz. Source: ABC

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