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Guest Viewpoint: Seeing New Things-Past and Present

By Sarah Lyons I went to hear Dr. Omar Ali speak at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in Harlem recently. Schomburg is…

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No presidential run for Scott

AP reports that Rick Scott has announced he will not seek the Republican presidential nomination in 2012. He has his hands full with Hogwarts. Read…

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Rick Scott for President, Part 2

Don’t laugh. NY Times columnist Nate Silver writes that a Southerner has an edge in winning the GOP presidential nomination. Since 1980, a Southerner has…

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Scott for President 2012

I know it sounds far-fetched but Adam Smith of the St. Pete Times makes a good argument that Florida Gov. Rick Scott could make a…

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President Obama’s speech to 101st Airborne Division

The White House has released the text of President Obama’s speech to the troops at Fort Campbell, Ky.: Hello, Fort Campbell! 101st Airborne Division–Air Assault,…

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College pres turns on former benefactors

The Daily News is reporting that Bob Richburg, former Northwest Florida State College president, has agreed to testify against Ray Sansom and Jay Odom in…

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GOP Press Release on Aquarium statements

Press Release: Escambia County’s Republican Party responded today to a letter from Bill Young, President of the Aquarium for Pensacola, to Senator Marco Rubio which…

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Why Maren DeWeese wants council presidency?

Press release issued by Councilwoman DeWeese: I am honored that Council Member Pratt and Council Member-Elect Spencer have nominated me for the role of Council…

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Senate president pleads guilty

Florida Senate President Mike Haridoplolos pleaded guilty last week to leaving out details about his consulting company on his financial filings. Haridopolos, failed to disclose…

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GOP presidential longshot: Haley Barbour

The Daily Beast reports on the man behind the media success of Miss. Gov. Haley Barbour. Read Haley Barbour’s Secret Weapon.

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Story named new Southern Co. president

Press Release: Susan Story, who has served as Gulf Power President and CEO since 2003, has been named President and CEO of Southern Company Services…

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Orange Beach mayor impressive

Why did the head of the Gulf Coast Claims Facility, Ken Feinberg, go to Orange Beach, instead of Pensacola? Because Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon…

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