News 2008-07-13 Andanh.com

SFC student to compete in Miss Florida USA pageant Thu, 10 Jul 2008 02:54:17 -0400
Lindsey Bolender’s dreams about this weekend’s Miss Florida USA pageant have been dominated by fear and glory.

Former UF provost considered for USC presidency Thu, 10 Jul 2008 02:51:47 -0400
Former UF Provost Janie Fouke is one of three candidates vying to become the next president of the University of South Carolina, the university’s officials announced Wednesday.

Fouke not chosen as University of South Carolina president Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:52:15 -0400
Former UF Provost Janie Fouke was passed over for the presidency of the University of South Carolina in favor of an in-house contender.

One and done rule bad for NBA and colleges Wed, 9 Jul 2008 22:26:52 -0400
Dwight Howard. Kobe Bryant. LeBron James. Kevin Garnett. Chris Paul.

Cleveland a good fit for LaPorta Wed, 9 Jul 2008 22:47:20 -0400
If there is a winner in the recent trade between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Cleveland Indians, it just might be Matt LaPorta.

Brewer adjusts to life without '04s Wed, 9 Jul 2008 23:22:46 -0400
Corey Brewer certainly had some new faces to get used to.

Martindale-Stancil named assistant coach Wed, 9 Jul 2008 23:24:57 -0400
Leah Martindale-Stancil is coming back home. The 12-time All-American has joined the UF swimming program as an assistant coach and will start in August.

Smith turns Olympic dream into reality Wed, 9 Jul 2008 22:36:57 -0400
Calvin Smith has always wanted to be just like his father.

Indie–spensable music: Nonprofit site links bands and fans Thu, 10 Jul 2008 02:52:54 -0400
Falling asleep during a concert seems nearly impossible.

Pixar’s latest blockbuster “Wall–E” makes disaster fun Thu, 10 Jul 2008 02:57:02 -0400
Self–aware robots rebelling are the stuff of science fiction horror. However, Pixar succeeds at making that the subject of its latest family film, “WALL–E.”

‘Burnouts in love’ go it alone on new Silver Jews album Thu, 10 Jul 2008 02:56:33 -0400
David Berman, you’ve got to hide your love away.

Solve woes with words Thu, 3 Jul 2008 02:23:28 -0400
Relationships can drive you mad. I recently became semi-involved with a guy, and no sooner had I entered this semi-relationship than I went semi-insane.

Intimacy issues can make or break bonds Thu, 10 Jul 2008 02:55:44 -0400
College is where many people find their sexuality. But what if a couple decides to have a relationship without sex? Can it be done?

Chomp the Vote Wed, 9 Jul 2008 22:27:24 -0400

New scooter restrictions are misguided Thu, 10 Jul 2008 02:53:11 -0400
UF Transportation and Parking Services has decided to restrict scooter drivers from driving through campus for the safety of pedestrians. This has reduced the amount of scooter parking close to the center of campus.

Keep an open mind on offshore drilling Thu, 10 Jul 2008 02:53:11 -0400
I just have a minor point in response to the July 1 editorial decrying offshore drilling entitled “Risky Business.” I applaud the editorial board for showing what Floridians have to lose if the law is changed. However, just because the stakes are high doesn’t mean the option should be rejected without further consideration.

Festival Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:44:00 EST
Hundreds attend Purple Hatter's Ball in honor of Rachel Hoffman

Friends provide a glimpse into Hoffman's final light Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:12:00 EST
Rachel Hoffman wasn't worried. It was she, two of her closest friends say, who reassured them that nothing bad would happen if she helped the Tallahassee Police Department catch a couple of drug dealers.

Osteryoung steps down as JMI leader Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:08:00 EST
Florida State University's Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship (JMI) is changing leadership and getting a major donation to revamp the curriculum for educating future entrepreneurs.

Man shot at indoor flea market dies Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:07:00 EST
A 21-year-old man died after he was shot Saturday afternoon at an indoor flea market in south Tallahassee.

Millage epilogue Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
Businesses and owners of rental property are punished by Florida law, not local decision-making, when it comes to paying a higher proportion of property taxes than homeowners pay.

FSU offensive line forced to grow up fast Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:53:00 EST
Of the words that could be used to describe the offensive line for the Florida State football team, young is just one.

Fire Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:52:00 EST
Girl, 4, dead after child-care center fire

Keep nonprofit funds constantto help taxes Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:08:00 EST
The County and City Commissions have done the right thing keeping nonprofit organizations funded at the same level as last year. While I agree that reducing taxes helps put some money back into the hands of some people, I believe even more strongly that there is a whole segment of our population who has no idea that they will lose so much more than they gain.

FSU basketball schedule 'a jigsaw puzzle', says coach Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:54:00 EST
Florida State assistant men's basketball coach Stan Jones says he's not yet at liberty to say who will be on the Seminoles' schedule this upcoming season.

Girl's death spurs review of procedures Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:47:00 EST
Gracie Chen's death has reverberated throughout the local child-care community, reminding workers of the importance of reviewing and rehearsing emergency procedures.

FAMU Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:45:00 EST
FAMU administrators speak about the university's future

War-torn days over -- FAMU employees enjoy better days Sat, 12 Jul 2008 21:52:00 EST
Florida A&M employee Phyllis Watson couldn't contain the tears that brimmed her eyes as she remembered the days that led to the institution being placed on probation by its accrediting agency. "We knew it could be better," said Watson, assistant vice president of administrative and financial services. "Every Friday, everyone came to work in fear that (he or she) would be next. Typically, every Friday someone was let go. And there was never any warning. The police just showed up and escorted you out. It was a very stressful time. It's kind of like post-Vietnam. You had some traumatic stress disorder." She could've left. All eyes were on the entire financial services division which later received the most findings in state audits and was cited for the most problem areas by the university's accrediting group — the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Watson, an MBA holder, is one dissertation away from getting her doctorates degree. So, opportunities are out there for her, she said. But she, like others in her unit at FAMU, hoped for a better day when leadership would come to FAMU with solutions. That day came July 2, 2007 when FAMU President James Ammons stepped aboard and made known that "the blame game was over." Watson said morale was so low it took at least two months for trust to build. But it did. The full FAMU metamorphosis from caterpillar to butterfly didn't take place until after more than 25,000 extra work hours were completed by employees in finance and information technology — the hardest hit in the days of poor leadership, according to state audits and SACS report. Employees worked seven days a week — holidays included. But Ammons said all that paid off June 26 when SACS lifted probation and moved FAMU to a new day. FAMU, however, is still not problem free. Return to Tallahassee.com for more details.

Three Leon County Schools didn't meet federal requirements Sat, 12 Jul 2008 21:35:00 EST
Three Leon County's schools will move into a restructuring phase because they did not prove enough of their students made Adequately Yearly Progress (AYP) part of a federal regulation under the No Child Left Behind Act. The schools are Oak Ridge Elementary, Belle Vue Middle and Nims Middle schools. Nine out of 45 Leon County schools including one charter school made AYP. Since those three schools did not make it, they will have to confer with an outside consultant throughout this coming school year as part of the consequences. Return to Tallahassee.com for more details.

Gerald Ensley: Stimulus check gets a columnist's mind cooking Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:21:00 EST
Nobody asked me, but:

Mary Ann Lindley: Economy liberates us to want less, stress less Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:21:00 EST
Walking in the neighborhood again after a hiatus to indulge my inner lazy person, I have noticed quite a few changes that may be reflective of the economy.

Tallahassee refuge for homeless women marks anniversary Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
One year ago this month, Beth Burns gave the homeless and disadvantaged women of Tallahassee a place of refuge. She named it Chelsea's House.

'A hero among men' Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
Tears welled up in Yolanda Speed's eyes as she talked about her friend Master Sgt. Shawn Simmons, who died in Afghanistan June 29.

Letters to the Editor Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
DePuy stood boldly for fiscal responsibility

FSU's Rodgers wins hurdles at World Juniors Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:54:00 EST
BYDGOSZCZ, Poland — Florida State freshman Teona Rodgers raced to a gold medal in the 100m hurdles at the IAAF World Junior Championships on Saturday.

FAMU to face challenges ahead with focused future Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:48:00 EST
Nearly a month has passed since Florida A&M University President James Ammons stood on the steps of Lee Hall and boldly announced his institution had cleared one of the toughest hurdles in its recent history by being removed from probation by its accrediting agency.

Open a window to another world with icons Thu, 10 Jul 2008 20:39:00 EST
An icon is not a piece of art. It's a window.

Rally plans uplifting weekend of encouragement for men Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:07:00 EST
In the spirit of the national Million Man March, Tallahassee organizers this month are presenting a 1,000 Man Rally.

Zing! Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
In my younger years, I used to dream of being chased by Sophia Loren along a Tahitian beach. Lately, I've been dreaming of having enough gas to drive to Daytona Beach and back.

TPD makes personnel changes to save money Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:07:00 EST
The Tallahassee Police Department has gone through significant structural changes in its leadership this year, the first time in about a decade, according to Chief Dennis Jones.

Taking chances can ruin your life Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
I canstill hear the statement "I dare you" as if it were yesterday. Those words seem rather innocent when you're young, but they have gotten many of us into trouble. In fact, those three words have helped to lead people to life terms in prison, or even death.

Winthrop Park reaches Cal Ripken 11U finals Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:59:00 EST
Jack Ruthstrom hit a three-run double, sparking a six-run fifth inning to lead Winthrop Park past Jacksonville Northside 14-8 in the Cal Ripken All Star 11-and-under North Florida State Tournament at Capital Park Saturday.

Business leaders up in arms over Leon County property-tax increase Sat, 12 Jul 2008 18:46:00 EST
The North East Business Association is up in arms over a property-tax hike tentatively approved by Leon County commissioners. Last week, commissioners voted 6-1 to increase the rate from $7.213 for every $1,000 of property value to $8.38 — a 16-percent jump. Commissioner Ed DePuy cast the only "no" vote. County officials say homeowners won't see their tax bills go up because of the voter-approved Amendment 1, which doubled the homestead exemption. But NEBA says bills will increase for business owners and landlords. NEBA member Peggy Munroe and talk-radio host Preston Scott co-wrote a letter to members last week saying the county tax increase "would all but eliminate the little bit of relief offered by Amendment 1." "Landlords will be faced with absorbing the extra expense or passing it on to their renters who are mostly people who cannot afford to buy," they wrote. Ted Thomas, a member of NEBA, called the tax increase "a terrible decision. He said commissioners "didn't really solve the problem or fix the issue. They just passed the tax burden on the business owners, people who have second homes and the people who own rental properties." Commissioners approved the tax increase during budget talks last week. It won't become final until after public hearings in September. The budget includes millions of dollars over the next five years for new branch libraries and a new park. The budget includes a 3.9-percent raise for employees, which some NEBA members say is more than what the private sector is giving workers. Though the new rate qualifies as a tax increase under Florida law, county officials say the owner of a median-priced home will still see a $10 reduction in their tax bill because of Amendment 1. Commissioner Bob Rackleff said that if the county had gone with a significantly lower tax rate, it would have had to cancel building and road projects and lay off workers. "Combined with the previous two budgets, the county tax for a median priced home in Leon County will have gone down $210," he said.

Local briefs Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:11:00 EST
TALLAHASSEE

'Gotcha' politics should give way to flexible candidates Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
Enough already with the "gotcha" game. I don't believe most voters are interested in playing it. Voters care more about the overall substance of a candidate's position than whether there's been some shift in it as the campaign — and events — progress.

College jab won't spoil McCain campaign Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
A few weeks ago, John McCain made a little joke at his wife's expense. Referring to her alma mater — Cindy McCain is a graduate of the University of Southern California, where she was a cheerleader and sorority sister — he called it "USC, the University of Spoiled Children."

GOP can't hit Obama's moving target Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
John McCain is the candidate who actually had experience as a wartime flier, but Barack Obama is the one who has most successfully adapted a favorite tactic of those intrepid aviators. When the pilots were over a target heavily defended by anti-aircraft guns, they would release a cloud of fine metal scraps, hoping to confuse the aim of the shells or missiles being fired in their direction.

Extreme makeover, international edition Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
Last week's Group of Eight summit in Hokkaido highlights the growing irrelevance of some of the world's most important institutions. Atop the G8 agenda are climate change, fuel prices and the global food crisis. And yet China and India — the world's two most populous countries, second- and sixth-largest energy consumers, and second- and fourth-biggest carbon emitters — are not members of the club.

Capital Park rolls into Cal Ripken 50/70 final Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:55:00 EST
Blake Reese and Bailey Metcalf opened the game with back-to-back home runs Saturday, and the Tallahassee Capitals shut out Normandy 10-0 in four innings at the Cal Ripken 50/70 North State Baseball Tournament.

Purple Hatters honor Rachel Hoffman's memory Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:09:00 EST
Margie Weiss found solace this weekend at the Purple Hatter's Ball, a musical event in Gadsden County held in honor of her slain daughter Rachel Hoffman.

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