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getcher bricks here!

January 25, 2010Leave your thoughts!

It’s probably not a good idea to sell bricks at a parade.

step away from the monkey

November 13, 2009One comment so far, add yours!

Monkeys are running all around us. Don't touch 'em!

parks worth $2

It now costs money to visit some of our regional parks, but lots of visitors gladly pay $2.

fewer reading area newspapers

Circulation figures are in, and like newspapers nationwide, the number of daily subscribers are dropping like rocks. According to the story at the Business Journal, the St. Pete Times lost more than 10% of its subscribers in the past year, while the Tampa Tribune is down almost 19% for daily subscriptions. The Sarasota Herald-Tribune lost most than [...]

artistic murals banned in plant city

The Plant City Council is offended by a painting, the artist altered the painting to make them happy, yet city council completely banned any more murals from appearing in historic downtown Plant City.

how did news outlets tweet usf threat?

October 6, 2009Leave your thoughts!

The Oracle did a good job getting information out yesterday as threats were reported and how police and students responded over at USF yesterday. Coverage included 28 twitter updates and nine blog entries, keeping their readers informed in real time. Meanwhile, the professionals did things the way they always do.

tarballs are (nearly) harmless

September 18, 20095 comments - add to the conversation!

Tarballs come from oil spills, and can make your day at the beach even more adventurous.

be a parent, not a friend

How’s that go when your teenager wants something you know is a bad idea?  Maybe like this? Friend:  “He’s fifteen, and always drives responsibly when I’m with him.” Parent:  “Still, it’s not legal for him to drive alone.” Friend:  “But he is a good kid.” Parent:  “It’s nighttime, too.  The permit says he can’t drive after 10pm.” Friend:  “Big deal, [...]

tampa bay economic indicators

End of the recession? Not here. Not yet.

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