March 14, 2006 -
It's not just for broadcast media any more. With their acquisition of Knight Ridder, McClatchy will control most of North and South Carolina's major daily newspapers:
March 14, 2006 -
Engineers: 1985 Test Predicted Levee Break:
March 14, 2006 -
Florida U.S. Rep. Katherine Harris is expected to make a big announcement tomorrow regarding her campaign for the U.S. Senate against popular incumbent Democrat Bill Nelson. Speculation is that she will announce her withdrawal.
March 14, 2006 -
The Florida Secretary of State picked an unusual way to observe Sunshine Week, a celebration of open government:
March 13, 2006 -
Here's a great idea from Florida. Having wrestled with dozens of public agencies over getting access to "public" information, it would be great to see this take hold across the country:
March 13, 2006 -
The clock is ticking, we're all on the edge of our seats. Yep, it's Koufax Awards time, when progressive blog-watchers get to choose their favorite reads of the year. You have until MIDNIGHT tonight to cast your vote in the following categories: Best Blog (non-professional)
March 10, 2006 -
I'm a fickle American Idol fan, the kind that tunes in one year, and forgets about it the next. 2006 happens to be an "on" year, and I'm not ashamed to say I'm closely following the fortunes of the 12 remaining would-be stars of Season 5.One of the remarkable things about this unremarkable show is the near-total dominance of Southern contestants. Here are the winners, along with their home towns, from the first four seasons: Season 1: Kelly Clarkson; Burleson, Texas Season 2: Ruben Studdard; Birmingham, Alabama Season 3: Fantasia Barrino; High Point, North Carolina