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….
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
US road accident casualties: every one mapped across America
From the Guardian: 369,629 people died on America’s roads between 2001 and 2009. Following its analysis of UK casualties last week, transport data mapping experts…
