Archive for March, 2009

Breaking the Oligarchy

By admin at 28 March, 2009, 11:54 am

“If the IMF’s staff could speak freely about the U.S., it would tell us what it tells all countries in this situation: recovery will fail unless we break the financial oligarchy that is blocking essential reform. And if we are to prevent a true depression, we’re running out of time.” Read More

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Wherever Omni Forever Is…

By admin at 28 March, 2009, 10:51 am

Omni Bank, Atlanta

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Disappointing for Tourists, Good for Trees

By admin at 28 March, 2009, 7:55 am

The truth is, we need the rain . All of Florida has been in a drought. It’s much worse in southern counties, but over the past six months even here rainfall was 30-50% below normal.

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Are Troubled Banks Chasing Their Losses?

By admin at 26 March, 2009, 11:27 am

Are Bank of America and Citigroup chasing their gambling losses in the mortgage derivative market by buying more risky derivatives with taxpayer-financed Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) funds? That’s what Jane Hamsher and finance expert Yves Smith have concluded. The banks are, in Read More

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Turtle Mining

By admin at 26 March, 2009, 7:13 am

Who knew? Freshwater turtle populations have plunged in Asia, where the meat is a delicacy, leading to increased trapping in U.S. ponds and streams, said Fred Janzen, an Iowa State University professor who studies ecology. In Iowa, harvests have increased from 29,000 pounds in 1987 to 235,000 Read More

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The Circus is coming!

By Kristin at 24 March, 2009, 2:59 pm

The amazing company Cirque du Soleil is bringing their highflying, acrobatic show Saltimbanco to Tallahassee. They will be performing at the Civic Center from May 13 through 17. This is a circus like no other and definitely a must see! After speaking with the creative director of the show Carmen Read More

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Top of the Walk Debuts at CityWalk

By Kelly Monaghan at 23 March, 2009, 12:20 pm

CityWalk has added to its fast food options with the “Top of the Walk” food court. It’s located in the long unused space opposite Cigarz, at the top of the Promenade near the upstairs exit to the Cineplex. If memory serves, that space was intended to be the home for the E! Read More

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Adventure Island Is Open

By Kelly Monaghan at 23 March, 2009, 9:19 am

The official season opening was March 21. More info here .

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