Saxon quits
Financial Regulation Commissioner Don Saxon will leave his post Sept. 30 over criticism for allowing thousands of ex-convicts to obtain mortgage brokering licenses. We’ve covered…
Mobile wins again
Mobile will be named one of the “50 next great towns” in which to live and play in the September issue of National Geographic Adventure…
IN Your Head Radio 8.12
My guest on IN Your Head Radio is the foremost Authority on Trend Forecasting, Research, and Analysis Trends research analysis expert, futurist, keynote speaker, and…
County buy-out cost $1.25 million and counting
As part of Escambia County’s reorganization, several department heads and other employees were offered early buy-outs. As of August 8, the total cost of the…
Regulator now wants to crack down
Don Saxon, whose department regulates the lending industry, now is ready to tighten regulations on loan originators and mortgage brokers. Must have something to due…
North Hill wins
Gulf Power press release: Gulf Power responds to community input Gulf Power Company has decided it will not build a new transmission line in the…
Reader rant on Brownsville
Got this email today: What is the social impact of Brownsville revitalization? How has “progress” helped the poor in the community? What efforts have been…
Beach waters make N.O. paper
The Times-Picayune writes on the drowning dangers in the Gulf (Dangers lurk in gulf waters). Unfortunately reporter doesn’t know Bob West doesn’t patrol Perdido.
Paper exposes politician’s online personas
Apparently Jeff Bergosh isn’t the only elected official who has posted to a newspaper’s website under a false name. The Eagle-Tribune of Haverhill, MA exposed…
Recommendation to daily – close your web site
Pew Research Center’s Project for Excellence in Journalism has studied daily newspapers and believes their websites are killing their print editions. A reader of The…
Hayes dead
The Master of Soul, Issac Hayes, died yesterday in Memphis. Hayes exuded cool. His Grammy and Oscar winning song – Theme from Shaft – is…
Is McCain too old?
The St. Pete Times dares to ask the question (read more) This election is testing all our prejudices – race for Obama; age for McCain….
Obama VP via text messaging
Got an text message late Sunday inviting me to learn about Barrack Obama’s running mate selection via e-mail and/or text message. Sign up here if…
PNJ raises daily paper price 50 percent
In the Sunday edition, the Pensacola News Journal announces that it is increasing of its single weekday issues from 50 cents to 75 cents. The…
ECSO buys scooters
Sheriff Ron McNesby’s love affair with gadgets continues. The latest is T3 Mobile – cost $9,000 for three-wheeled scooter includes red and blue flashing lights…
GO Zone amended not for us
The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 that was recently signed by President Bush has clause that adds Colbert County in northern Alabama to…
Baptist names redevelopment advisory
As a locally-owned, not for profit organization, Baptist Health Care (BHC) continues to seek innovative, resourceful ways to maintain a solid foundation of health care…
CMPA meeting in turmoil
We are getting word the Community Maritime Park Associates Board meeting is more hectic than usual. I’m piecing this together from several phone calls and…
Note: BCC regular meeting 8.07
AGENDA Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting – August 7, 2008 – 5:30 p.m. Governmental Complex – First Floor 1. Call to Order. (PLEASE TURN…
Notes: BCC Agenda meeting
**** mark the comments made AGENDA (***Agenda review 9a.m.) Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting – August 7, 2008 – 5:30 p.m. Governmental Complex –…
