Full Text of Obama’s Address to Students
Prepared Remarks of President Barack Obama Back to School Event Arlington, Virginia September 8, 2009 The President: Hello everyone – how’s everybody doing today? I’m here with students at Wakefield High School in Arlington, Virginia. And we’ve got students tuning in from all across America, kindergarten through twelfth grade. I’m glad you all could join [...]
Lou Rose: Why I’m Voting for Dan Quiggle
This is the first of several endorsement editorials that we will be featuring here on the Jacksonville Observer between now and the State Senate special election on September 15th. In this first installment, Observer contributor Lou Rose tells us why Dan Quiggle is his choice for State Senate… ————————————————– Government is occasionally necessary but it [...]
Early Voting Begins Today for Special Elections
Beginning today at 9:30 a.m., the Duval County Supervisor of Elections Office will open early voting locations for the September 15th Special Primary Election. Voters who head to the polls will be casting ballots for Senate District 8, City Council District 13, and School Board District 1. The Senate race is a closed Republican primary [...]
Most City Offices Closed
Most city government offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7 in observance of Labor Day. Sept. 7 Closures include: – City Hall at St. James, 117 W. Duval St. – Ed Ball Building, 214 N. Hogan St. – Jake M. Godbold City Hall Annex, 407 N. Laura St. – Yates Building, 231 [...]
Global Warming and the Sun
On the last day of August, scientists spotted a teeny-weeny sunspot, breaking a 51-day streak of blemish-free days for the sun. If it had gone just a bit longer, it would have broken a 96-year record of 53 days without any of the magnetic disruptions that cause solar flares. That record was nearly broken last [...]
Long Live the King
Centuries from now when archeologists unearth the remains of this civilization, we hope among the countless Prius statues they will find at least one 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. The ZR1 will serve to signify a time when a limited number of folks dared be politically incorrect by driving a V-8 coupe with the power of [...]
Breakfast for Dinner
With many children returning to school over the next couple of weeks, it can suddenly seem as if the routine of family life has changed dramatically. Suddenly, parents everywhere who’ve spent the summer throwing dinner on the grill or preparing light meals or, heaven forbid, treating the children to a fast-food meal, feel the weighty [...]
Football Player Arrested for Choking Tila Tequila
San Diego Chargers star outside linebacker Shawne Merriman was arrested Sunday and accused of choking and restraining his girlfriend, reality TV star Tila Tequila, as she tried to leave his suburban home. Tequila, 27, signed a citizen’s arrest warrant, charging Merriman with battery and false imprisonment, San Diego County Sheriff’s Lt. Gary Steadman said. Both [...]
Gunshot Victim Inspires Alabama
ATLANTA – Shot by a would-be robber on Monday, playing defensive end five days later. Never mind the teams that won by four touchdowns over the weekend. The biggest victory belonged to Brandon Deaderick. He could not start as usual for Alabama Saturday night against Virginia Tech in the Georgia Dome, but he could play. [...]
Scarborough Slams Greer on Obama School Address
Former Pensacola Congressman Joe Scarborough disagrees with Republican Party of Florida chairman Jim Greer’s assertion that President Barack Obama’s back-to-school speech next week was an attempt to “indoctrinate” students to his “socialist ideology.” Greer took issue last week with recommended lesson plans from Education Secretary Arne Duncan to accompany the educational pep-talk, which included asking [...]
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