May 24, 2008
Rest in Peace
Malbis Plantation William Jason Scourtes September 6, 1958 - May 23, 2008
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Malbis Plantation William Jason Scourtes September 6, 1958 - May 23, 2008
The former editor of the University of South Alabama’s student newspaper, The Vanguard, is coming home as a reporter for the Press-Register. April Havens served as Vanguard editor in 2006-2007 and has been working for Miami Today for the past year. Miami Today covers business in the …
Obama is weakest compared to McCain in foreign policy experience, experts say, while in economy, environment and education Obama scores higher in opinion polls as a Democrat. But if Mc Cain is labeled as Bush on foreign policy, a president with only 29% popularity that he is doing a good job nationally, the label will …
The rules of the road say you are responsible for your wake. Courtesy says to slow down for close passing boats and close boats at dock. But a new law would make miles of navigation channels idle speed zone, a problem for those looking to travel. Idle speed limits one’s ability to navigate the intercoastal …
Gas is $3.89 and rising all summer. The weather will rain today but stop Saturday and clear mostly Sunday. Seas are varied with winds northerly shifting east and south afternoons.
We salute our servicemen who have sacrificed so much.
USA Foundation gives to hospital for expansion at USA W&C and Hollis Wiseman Neonatology. Plus man that killed 3 bike rides denied juvi status.
Just like our many CA.TV citizen reporters You Tube is getting in on the act with their own TV news web site called a VLOG instead of BLOG.
Dan Gilmore of WE THE MEDIA is leading the effort according to http://www.thepomoblog.com/may142008.html#youtube
NPR reports smokers quit in clusters, groups of people known to each other. This social science/ support group suggests a collective human conscience acting without our knowledge, slightly suggestive of the EO Wilson study from NOVA of ants functioning in a cluster activity steered chemically or the monkey socialization studies.
Beloved for his large size, voice and attitude, the great black chief respected nationally could have transformed the black men of Mobile but had a heart condition and had to retire.
Remembering our soldiers with music Saturday at the Blue Gill 50th bash with Wet Willie’s Jimmy Hall, Sunday at LuLu’s live music and at The Warf Alabama Idol Taylor Hicks and sweet Idol Kellie Pixler!
They got one thing right slowing down Lamar picture changes from 6 to 8 seconds. Sounds like nothing but the industry rule is 7-8 seconds to read a billboard and for some reason Lamar was cooking its own goose by changing signs faster than folks could read which was a disservice to its customers, both buyers, …
PARROT HEAD ALERT: Mobile’s favorite singer top ten list for staying sober:
10. eat a burger in paradise
9. parrotheads put a straw in their beak
8. drink a lot of salt water
7. tell Lu Lu to water down your drinks
6. tell Lu Lu to put gaffer tape over your mouth
5. go to AA
4. stay in AA
3. set …