Many Adults Not Sold on Social Networking
SAN FRANCISCO – Social-networking services such as Facebook, MySpace and Twitter may be generating lots of buzz. But old-fashioned, non-digital, face-to-face conversations aren’t out of vogue just yet. About 87% of 1,000 adults questioned in June said they prefer to deal with other people in person instead of via computers or smartphones, according to a [...]
Scott Speicher: Local Navy Pilot’s Remains Found in Iraq
The remains of the first American lost in the Gulf War have been found in Iraq, the military said Sunday, a sorrowful resolution of a nearly two-decade old question about the fate of Navy Capt. Michael “Scott” Speicher of Orange Park. The Pentagon said the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology on Saturday positively identified the [...]
Looking Back on an Eventful Week in State Politics
To drill or not to drill, that was the question yet again facing energy stakeholders this week as they gathered in Orlando to talk about how the state should fuel it’s automobiles in the future. Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Bronson left some attendees of the fourth annual “Farm to Fuel” summit feeling gassed when he [...]
What Cars are Available Through Cash for Clunkers?
Thinking of trading in your “clunker” for some cash? Below is the list of new cars eligible for the program based on their combined gas mileage and price. How much you’ll get for buying one depends on your trade-in’s combined gas mileage. For one, the new car you buy must have a combined mpg rating [...]
‘Blair Witch’ Star Finds Life After Fame
Ten years ago, Michael C. Williams was living in the spotlight, thanks to his turn as one of three doomed filmmakers in “The Blair Witch Project,” the little horror flick that became one of the movie industry’s biggest success stories. Shot on an initial $25,000 budget, “Blair” went on to gross almost $250 million worldwide [...]
Use Farmers Markets to Find Seasonal Veggies
In a vegetable rut? Hit the farm stand and trade one of your summer staples for one of these seasonal superstars, says FITNESS and chef Ross Dobson, author of “Market Vegetarian” (2008, $24.95). SUGAR SNAP PEAS Juicy, sweet and high in vitamins A and C, they can be eaten raw or steamed. Look for: A [...]
Taurus Aims to Recapture Early Success
Taurus captivated the public with its weird styling when introduced for 1986 and captured the auto sales crown from the Honda Accord. But Ford couldn’t handle success. A 1996 redesign proved too radical. Worse, a name change to Five Hundred in 2005 erased one of the most successful cars in Ford history. Ford CEO Alan [...]
Talking with Jesse Diner, President of the Florida Bar
Fort Lauderdale attorney Jesse Diner wants electronic filing across the court system, better funding for the judiciary and more protections for kids who are going through the legal system. That’s Diner’s platform for his year-long presidency of the Florida Bar, which started about a month ago when he was sworn in as the 61st president [...]
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