News 2008-08-05 Andanh.com

SG, Naval ROTC to offer partner program for runners Tue, 5 Aug 2008 02:32:47 -0400
UF’s Student Government and the UF Naval ROTC are working together to help students feel safe enough to run after dark.

Gateway of Champions opens at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Tue, 5 Aug 2008 02:32:56 -0400
It was a humble debut for the gateway that will welcome 92,000 rowdy fans in just a few weeks.

Local businesses, residents jump on green bandwagon Tue, 5 Aug 2008 03:01:52 -0400
This story is the second in a three-part series on the trend of "going green."

UF in India program gives UF students rural experience Tue, 5 Aug 2008 02:36:36 -0400
Sitting outside of a coffee shop, Hanna Moerland sipped from a cup of tea and reflected on her state of reverse culture shock.

Getting to know Gators Tue, 5 Aug 2008 02:42:35 -0400
Erin Green, Alligator Feature photo

Faculty and union file grievances Tue, 5 Aug 2008 02:41:53 -0400
Eight UF faculty members have filed grievances against the UF administration concerning faculty layoffs and program mergers.

Machen accepts invitation to serve as a delegate in Iran for the fall Tue, 5 Aug 2008 02:43:24 -0400
UF President Bernie Machen might be among many Gators packing their bags for a study abroad stint this fall.

The Righteous Kind: Professor and band balance work and rock Thu, 31 Jul 2008 02:02:56 -0400
For quite some time, Charles Ray Martin’s life equation was out of balance. Somewhere along the line, he had lost touch with his passion for music, and he became more focused on his career in the chemistry field.

“X–Files” movie will leave you wanting to forget Thu, 31 Jul 2008 02:05:37 -0400
Don’t expect awards for “X–Files: I Want to Believe.” This extremely disappointing thriller lacks the sense of urgency and the satisfying, yet open–ended, conclusions that made the TV show a hit.

Accepting yourself the first step to great sex Thu, 31 Jul 2008 02:03:15 -0400
I thought very long and hard about what I could write to my fellow Gainesvillians about sex. What could I write on this highly charged, controversial topic?

Bernie & Iran: Best Friends Mon, 4 Aug 2008 20:26:16 -0400

Guns on campus would prevent tragedies Tue, 5 Aug 2008 02:49:23 -0400
About a month ago, Florida’s new “guns–at–work” law went into effect. The law allows employees with valid concealed weapons licenses to keep their guns in their cars while at work.

For God’s Sake: UF shouldn’t recognize discriminatory fraternity Tue, 5 Aug 2008 02:57:23 -0400
Last week, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued an injunction compelling UF administrators to officially recognize an organization that openly discriminates against people based on their religion or irreligion, as the case may be, as well as on the basis of gender.

Misplaced Priorities: Fla. universities should shun political hires Tue, 5 Aug 2008 02:58:07 -0400
In the July 29 editorial entitled “Misplaced Priorities: Fla. universities should shun political hires,” we erroneously stated that Florida House Speaker Marco Rubio does not hold an advanced degree. He holds a juris doctor degree from the University of Miami.

TPD officers in Hoffman case placed on leave with pay Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST
The supervisors and lead officer in the botched drug sting that ended in informant Rachel Hoffman's death have been placed on administrative leave with pay by the Tallahassee Police Department.

in memory Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:58:00 EST
Family, friends gather to mourn Nina Gilbert

McCain campaign apologizes for blocking access to Tallahassee Democrat reporter Tue, 05 Aug 2008 21:10:00 EST
The presidential campaign for Senator John McCain has apologized for a Friday incident that denied access to a Tallahassee Democrat reporter.

nolesports Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:53:00 EST
Video screens are installed at Doak Campbell Stadium

NFC's Strickland tops preseason cross-country 1A poll Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:39:00 EST
Whitney Strickland has had experience with preseason predictions.

Hoffman drug sales debated Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:34:00 EST
Rachel Hoffman was portrayed by friends as a fairly low-level pot dealer, but police said Hoffman told them she was selling 10 to 15 pounds of marijuana a week.

R stands for ... Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:02:00 EST
The good folks at Wachovia last week confirmed for Floridians what they already knew in their gut: We're in a recession.

One person dead in Leon County crash Tue, 05 Aug 2008 21:22:00 EST
The Florida Highway Patrol is working a fatal crash at Old Bainbridge Road and Dick Mitchell Drive.

FSU football: Griffen, Thacker lead Seminoles in weight room; Rolle, Ponder ready to sing Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:14:00 EST
Almost too strong.

Woodville judo Olympian looking toward gold in Beijing Tue, 05 Aug 2008 10:03:00 EST
BEIJING — There is no truth to rumors that Brian Olson eats strained peas at the Olympic Village or that he reserved a walker for Opening Ceremonies.

Bob Gabordi's Blog: Uncovering the secret Hoffman-case 'conspiracy' Tue, 05 Aug 2008 08:40:00 EST

Family: Woman accused of kidnapping child found near cemetery was near breakdown Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:54:00 EST
A woman who was arrested after police said she dropped a 4-year-old off at a cemetery in the middle of the night was showing signs of a mental breakdown in the days leading up to the incident, a family member says.

Cooking up comfort is the easy way out Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:52:00 EST
My freezer is now well-stocked with meat. Ahi tuna, chicken tenderloins, strip steak. This is noteworthy because I'm a vegetarian and haven't eaten meat in more than five years.

Tallahassee makes Ruth 14 World Series Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST
THEODORE, Ala. — The Tallahassee Babe Ruth 14-year-old All Stars completed their run through the Southeast Regional with a thrilling 6-5 win over host team Cottage Hill, Ala., and will advance to the Babe Ruth World Series.

one-tank trip Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:52:00 EST
Check out Tampa: coast, city, baseball

Updated: US Attorney's Office in D.C. calls AdSurfDaily a 'Ponzi scheme' Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:38:00 EST
The U.S. Secret Service has been in Quincy executing three search warrants since 6:30 a.m. in connection with its investigation of AdSurfDaily Inc.

TPD: Officers tase a man who dropped a pill bottle with cocaine Tue, 05 Aug 2008 14:19:00 EST
Early this morning, police officers tased a man who tried to run from them after dropping a pill bottle containing crack and powder cocaine, according to the Tallahassee Police Department.

Updated: TPD arrests man after car burglaries Tue, 05 Aug 2008 14:13:00 EST
Officers arrested a man for trying to steal some large car speakers, a television and a CD case early this morning, according to the Tallahassee Police Department.

TPD: Man arrested for burglary of Time Saver Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:57:00 EST
Police arrested a man for stealing items from a Time Saver store early this morning, according to the Tallahassee Police Department.

Updated: Garbage truck driver will not be charged Tue, 05 Aug 2008 12:52:00 EST
The driver of the garbage truck that injured a woman earlier today will not be criminally charged or cited, according to the Leon County Sheriff's Office.

Conference to focus on 'new' economy Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:44:00 EST
Tallahassee area business and civic leaders will converge on Amelia Island Plantation this weekend for the annual Chamber Community Conference and a series of sessions on how companies can survive a shaky economy.

FSU's Walter Dix arrives in China for Summer Olympics Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:37:00 EST
Walter Dix had figured it wouldn't be until he was sitting in his apartment at the Olympic Village in Beijing that it would really, really sink in.

Letters to the Editor Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:03:00 EST
That electric car isn't all 'green'

Leon County TDC and FSU may enter $250,000 sports marketing partnership Tue, 05 Aug 2008 14:17:00 EST
The Leon County Tourist Development Council unanimously approved a proposal to give Florida State University $250,000 to assist the university in promoting home football games and other related sporting events.

Crist pushes tax-swap amendment as economic stimulus Tue, 05 Aug 2008 11:32:00 EST
Gov. Charlie Crist told business executives today that passage of the "tax swap" constitutional amendment on the November ballot will spur Florida's economic recovery.

Remembering Nina Gilbert Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:49:00 EST
She was the vivacious, exotic-eyed beauty who could find the positive in any situation — no matter how dismal.

Zing! Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:14:00 EST
Kudos to TPD for busting skinny-dippers. I feel safer now.

The Parable of How Not to Shoot The Bull Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST
A story of a one-legged farmer and a very frisky bull.

Have a Tampa holiday Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:54:00 EST
Tampa is one of my favorite cities. It has everything a big city has to offer — a great music scene, professional sports teams, primo shopping, hopping nightlife, great restaurants and outdoor adventures — while still maintaining a strong sense of community.

Tremaine needs a family of his own Mon, 04 Aug 2008 20:00:00 EST
Name: Tremaine, age 15

Man arrested on charges of stealing vehicles to be sold as scrap Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:26:00 EST
Leon County sheriff's deputies have charged a 48-year-old man in connection with the theft of motor vehicles that were allegedly being towed to a salvage yard, where they were being crushed and sold for scrap metal.

Under-enrollment hurting Lively Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:50:00 EST
Forty programs at Lively Technical Center are feeling the effects of the school's 12 under-enrolled programs. And school officials are desperate to see a turnaround.

Rediscovering a lost bike trail Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:38:00 EST
Completed in 2001, the multi-sectioned Goose Pond Trail is Tallahassee's longest paved urban bicycling and walking corridor. It is 5.6 miles long and goes from Conner Boulevard at Lincoln High's back entrance to Hermitage Boulevard.

'Noles DE Brown bulks up Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:25:00 EST
Everette Brown and his teammates hope the payoff for a challenging summer workout is seen immediately.

FSU soccer ranked No. 2 in ACC poll Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:13:00 EST
It's not exactly a poll he's concerned about.

Advocates: Children, elderly can't suffer more budget cuts Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:59:00 EST
Advocates for children and the elderly joined a government watchdog group Monday in urging Florida legislators to consider new revenue sources rather than forcing more budget cuts to cope with the state's economic slump.

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