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Jose Manuel Godinez-Samperio, “Undocumented” Immigrant, Earns Florida Bar Recommendation To Be an Attorney

July 2, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 22 Comments

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The action benefiting Jose Manuel Godinez-Samperio, of Largo, came less than two months after Gov. Rick Scott signed into law a bill (HB 755) that allows “Dreamers,” undocumented immigrants brought to the country as children, to be eligible for The Bar.

Obama as Worst President Since 1945, Pains of Being a Black Gun Owner, Target’s Gun Ban, Killing Civil Rights

July 2, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 12 Comments

The Eiffel Tower, green-lit for Rugby's World Cup a few years ago. (Cyrille)

A new poll finds a third of Americans rating Obama the worst president since World War II and Reagan the best, Target finally bans guns from its stores, how the Civil Rights Act could never pass today, Huckleberry Finn’s censors, and more.

USA 1, Belgium 2: Back to Flanders Fields (or Houligan’s)

July 1, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

A US win over Belgium is a spot in the quarterfinals of the World Cup for the first time since 2002, but Belgium is fielding the strongest team in its history, stronger than both Ghana and Portugal. There will be goals.

Thank You EPA: Satellite Imagery Shows Dramatic Air Quality Improvements

July 1, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

An animated map created from NASA satellite data shows stunning improvements in air quality in U.S. cities between 2005 and 2011.

Birth Control Coverage: Hobby Lobby Decision May Not Be The Last Word

July 1, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 12 Comments

The Supreme Court’s decision Monday saying that “closely held corporations” do not have to abide by the contraceptive coverage mandate in the Affordable Care Act may not give those firms the ability to stop providing that coverage after all.

Crist and Scott Campaign Cash Keeps Rolling In, But Spending Differs Widely

June 30, 2014 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Scott’s political committee spent about $3.94 million on advertising during the first three weeks of June, while Crist continued to stay off the airwaves, funneling money to the Florida Democratic Party instead.

Corporate Religious Liberty: The Supreme Court’s Misguided Decision

June 30, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 18 Comments

When companies have clear policies on religious discrimination, their employees are less likely to be looking for a new job. The Hobby Lobby decision may undercut such successes when companies opt to follow its dictates, writes Joyce S. Dubensky.

Florida Justice Barbara Pariente’s Crusade: Jurors Need Help Understanding that Eyewitness Testimony Is Unreliable

June 28, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

Justice Pariente noted that the Innocence Commission analyzed wrongful convictions and highlighted eyewitness misidentification, which has been a factor in 75 percent of convictions later exonerated through DNA evidence nationally.

Brazil 1, Chile 1 (Brazil on PKs): Sudden Death

June 28, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

Brazil have not been performing as a World Cup-winning team. They’ve been playing like the scattered parts of a Swiss watch, and some of them have yet to be wound up. Now they face a Chilean team that could give them nightmares.

FPC’s David Halliday, Now Hall of Famer, a Finalist for National Inspiring Coach Award

June 27, 2014 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Dave Halliday has been coaching and inspiring runners for 20 years. (© FlaglerLive)

FPC’s Dave Halliday is one of 25 national finalists for the Brooks Inspiring Coach award. He’s already earned $5,000 worth of gear for FPC and $500 for team expenses. Winning will double that. But he needs your votes.

As Florida Eases Harsh Approach, Study Shows Locking Up Juveniles Makes Them Likelier Adult Criminals

June 27, 2014 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Between fiscal year 2010-11 and fiscal year 2012-13, juvenile arrests in Florida declined 23 percent and felony juvenile arrests declined 17 percent, while transfers to adult court declined 36 percent.

On Tuesday, 158 New Laws Go Into Effect in Florida. Here Are the Highlights.

June 26, 2014 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Here’s a run-down of the most important of the 158 new laws going into effect in Florida on Tuesday, from granting parents power to contest textbook selection to the “Florida GI Bill” which is intended to make Florida the most military-friendly state in the nation, to lowering college costs.

USA 0, Germany 1: Small Loss for a Big Win

June 26, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

There are numerous ways for the Americans to advance to the next round, but only two ways to guarantee it: a win or a tie against Germany, which happen to be the hardest and second-hardest results to achieve. That may leave the American fate yet again in Ghana’s hands.

My Child Can Beat Your Child: How To Make Competitive Parents Shut Up

June 25, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

The next time a competitive parent approaches you with a story about their overachiever who has done so much, and wants to compare your children’s intellect, athletic ability and grade point average, just smile at the mom or dad and say, What have YOU done lately?

John Thrasher’s Quest for FSU Presidency Out of Special Treatment With New Consultant

June 25, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

The search for Florida State University’s next president won’t be sidetracked again for a powerful state politician — or any other individual — who wants the job, the new consultant said.

Nan Rich’s Lonely Road: A “True Democrat” Fights On as Longtime Allies Back Crist

June 24, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

Charlie Crist is outraising Nan Rich by millions of dollars, refuses to debate her and has collected endorsements from groups Rich has worked with for years: the Florida Education Association, the AFL-CIO, Equality Florida.

The Despicable Luis Suárez Bites Again: Time to Ban the Cannibal From Football

June 24, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

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Uruguay’s Luis Suárez bit Italy’s Giorgio Chiellini moments before Uruguay took a 1-0 win into the next round. It’s Suárez’s third recorded biting incident on top of other repulsive acts on the field. Time to ban the little chomp of horrors.

Silver Alert: Howard Franklin, 83, Last Seen in St. Augustine South Monday Morning

June 24, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating Howard Franklin, 83, last seen at his residence in the 300 block of Orchis Rd., Monday at 7 a.m. by a relative.

When Dick Cheney Snarls Again

June 23, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 28 Comments

Dick Cheney’s calculated refusal to refer to “President Obama,” calling him instead by his first and last name, telegraphs the notion that Obama is not rightfully the president. But it’s only one of many misfires by the loathsome ex-VP, argues Steve Robinson.

Despite Moratorium, 4 New Specialty Plates Added to Stack of 118, Hurting Sales

June 23, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

The new plates also come despite warnings from Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, which oversees license plates, officials that the program may have reached a tipping point in terms of sales.

Obama’s Mistake in Iraq: Getting Sucked Back Into a Religious War Already Lost

June 22, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 29 Comments

The United States had no business invading and occupying Iraq in 2003, it has no business now arbitrating a religious war between Sunnis and Shiites. The mayhem unleashed by the Bush administration is being made worse by further American meddling.

USA 2, Portugal 2:
Triumph and Agony

June 22, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

Beating Ghana was thrilling, but only beating Portugal will prove that the Americans are serious about their World Cup campaign. Against whiny, brilliant Cristiano Ronaldo, and without Jozy Altidore, the Americans may have a crucifying 90 minutes in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest.

Room For Debate:
Should The Washington Redskins Change Name?

June 22, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 27 Comments

The U.S. Patent Office’s decision to block trademarks for the Washington Redskins has renewed debate on the NFL team’s name, which Indians find offensive and the team owner and NFL commissioner defend as traditional and respectful. The debate is outlined.

After Thrasher Fracas, Florida Board Rethinks How Universities Search for Presidents

June 20, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

Sen. John Thrasher’s desire for the Florida State University presidency was said to be keeping other potential applicants from putting their name forward for the position while damaging FSU’s reputation.

Shout Shows: Internet Vitriol Makes Me Reluctant To Share My Views Online

June 19, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 35 Comments

Any post that has even a hint of “for or against” Obama or any Washington political actions provokes vitriolic responses, writes Ed H. Moore. I lament the angry replies because they hamper the ability to have an instant town-hall of sorts on issues facing our country.

John Ruthell Henry Is Executed, 18th Inmate Put to Death on Rick Scott’s Watch

June 19, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

No other first-term governor has signed the execution warrants of so many inmates since Florida re-instituted the death penalty in 1976. Since then, the state has executed 87 inmates. One in five of those has been executed on Scott’s watch, in less than four years.

For Floridians, Affordable Care Act Lives Up To Its Name: Average Monthly Premium Is $68

June 19, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

The $68 a month average premium is considerably less than the national average of $82. The plans are subsidized through tax credits taken in advance. Ninety-one percent of those who enrolled in Florida received the financial help, averaging $278 a month.

The People’s Guide to Defeating the Koch Brothers

June 18, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 22 Comments

People are more powerful than all of Sheldon Adelson’s and the Koch Brothers’ money combined, argues Stephen Goldstein, so if enough voters see through the barrage of lies and deceptions that engulf them in elections, people-power can neutralize the money peddlers.

That 1.3% Hurricane Charge on Your Property and Auto Insurance Is Ending 18 Months Early

June 18, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

Collected to help pay claims from the 2004 and 2005 hurricane seasons, an extra charge on homeowners- and auto-insurance policies will be removed 18 months earlier than previously expected.

Tracy Morgan, Truck Wrecks, and Politicians Willing To Make Our Roads More Dangerous

June 17, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 12 Comments

If you spend much time on the Interstate, you undoubtedly have seen the aftermath of horrific crashes like the one that occurred earlier this month on I-95 at the Flagler-St. Johns County line. That wreck was typical of the carnage that results from an 18-wheeler plowing into stopped cars, either because of the truck driver’s inattention or fatigue.

Gov. Scott Punts on Proposed Land-Preservation Amendment

June 17, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

When asked after the Cabinet meeting whether he would support or oppose an amendment in November that would cement funding for land conservation into Florida’s Constitution, Scott avoided directly answering the question.

Gov. Rick Scott’s Net Worth: $132.7 Million

June 16, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

Among the details in Scott’s financial disclosure, his Naples home and boathouse are worth $13.2 million, he owns 60 acres in Montana worth $1.4 million, and $43 million of his investments are tied to family investment firm RLSI-CSP Capital Partners in Naples.

This Is It: Ghana 1, USA 2: Revenge Complete

June 16, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

Both Team USA and Ghana return to the World Cup with revenge on their mind–the US for losing to Ghana in a terrifically fought round-of-16 match four years ago, and Ghana for being unjustly eliminated by the cheating hand of Uruguay’s Luis Suarez in the quarterfinal. It should be a high-energy, dazzling match as long as both teams display the verve they have, but don;t always produce.

Domestic Spying: How Marketers’ Tracking of Your Web History Is Getting Creepier–Offline

June 15, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

Online marketers are increasingly seeking to track users offline, as well, by collecting data about people’s offline habits—such as recent purchases, where you live, how many kids you have, and what kind of car you drive.

Don’t Bother Me. I’m at the World Cup.

June 14, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 25 Comments

The World Cup is as close as it comes to a religious experience for many of us–despite the sport’s corruption, match fixing scandals and ubiquitous racism among fans, in Europe especially. But it’s not for nothing that they call i the Beautiful Game. Try it. You might be reborn.

Florida Supreme Court Upholds “Timely Justice” Law Fast-Tracking Executions

June 12, 2014 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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In a concurring opinion of the unanimous decision, Justice Barbara Pariente emphasized that the law would not affect the Supreme Court’s “solemn responsibility” to block executions if needed to ensure that defendants’ rights have been protected.

Brazil 3, Croatia 1: An Undeserved Gift To the Host Nation | World Cup 2014

June 12, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

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As an opening match Brazil-Croatia didn’t lack entertainment or tension, two of the absolute requisites of any football game, but it lacked skill and spontaneity, it absolutely lacked poetry and justice.

Scott and Crist Continue to Rake In Cash As Both Sides Step Up Nastier Ad War

June 11, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

The money will help fuel what is expected to be an expensive — and nasty — race filled with negative ads. As a sign of what’s to come, the Let’s Get to Work committee reported spending about $3.1 million on advertising in May, after spending about $5.1 million on ads in April.

George Will’s Sex Assault Chauvinism

June 10, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

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The oft-reported number of sex assault in college is likely too inflated, but when columnist George Will insisted that women who say they have been raped assume a “coveted status” on campus, it was as nasty a remark as Steve Robinson imagines has ever made it past Will’s editors. A counterpoint.

Jitter Echo: Opponents of Amendment 2 Launch “Don’t Let Florida Go to Pot” Campaign

June 10, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 12 Comments

A detail from one of the posters for "Reefer Madness," the 1936 American propaganda film that attempted to link marijuana to degeneracy. (Wikimedia Commons)

Opponents of a proposed constitutional amendment that would legalize medical marijuana launched the “Don’t Let Florida Go to Pot” campaign Tuesday, warning that passing the measure would lead to widespread abuse. Proponents of the measure are discrediting the campaign.

Impasse Developing Between State and Counties Over Juvenile Detention Costs

June 9, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

A years-long dispute over how to split the costs of detaining youthful offenders appears no closer to being settled after the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice held a rule-making hearing Friday with representatives of more than three dozen Florida counties, including Flagler.

ACLU Sues Sarasota Police For Access To Records On Cell Phone “Stingray” Tracking Program

June 8, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 13 Comments

The ACLU of Florida has been seeking public records for several months now from about 30 police departments and sheriffs’ offices all over Florida in an effort to access whether or not police are not trampling on privacy rights.

In Memory of D-Day:
Walking Omaha Beach

June 6, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

'Les Braves,' on Omaha Beach, a monument installed there in 2004 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the D-Day landing. Click on the image for larger view. (© FlaglerLive)

Let me tell you about a very lucky trip I had a chance to take with my wife and child about a year ago, to Omaha Beach in Normandy. I’d been wanting to go there for 30 years. I consider it part of my transformation, as an immigrant, into an American, like traveling the 50 states and being a Yankee fan.

Firefighters Hurt on the Job: Florida Justices Will Decide Legality of 2-Year Limit on Benefit

June 6, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

We praise them and call them heroes--until they ask us to put our money where our mouth is. (© FlaglerLive)

A firefighter who was severely injured on the job got two years of total disability, but was denied more when he applied. His attorneys argue that the two-year limit on temporary benefits is unconstitutional.

Job Creation Exceeds 200,000 For 4th Straight Month Despite Slowdown in Economic Growth

June 6, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

Despite a first-quarter decline of 1 percent in economic growth, the economy added 217,000 jobs in May for a total of 1.05 million jobs so far this year, a robust, sustained growth not seen since the end of the Great Recession.

Florida Leads Nation in Inmates Who Serve 100% Of Their Sentence, Increasing Chance of Re-Offending When Released

June 5, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

A new study by the Pew Charitable Trusts finds Florida leading the nation in inmates who “max out” their sentences — serving 100 percent of their time and being released with no supervision beyond the prison gates, thus increasing the chance of re-offending. Almost a third do re-offend.

With Marco Rubio’s Walmart Mentality, Republicans ‘Discover’ How to End the Poverty They Created

June 4, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 24 Comments

Germaine Richier, 'The Claw Creature' (1952).

The Tea Party GOP has declared Lyndon Johnson’s “War on Poverty” a failure. And with the 2014 elections looming, Rubio-Republicans are trying to remake themselves as sympathetic and empathetic, instead of apathetic, to the plight of the poor and the middle class, writes Stephen L. Goldstein.

Lobbyists, Lawyers and Investors Line Up to Cash in on Florida’s Nascent Pot Industry

June 4, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

Lawmakers broadened eligibility for medical marijuana to include cancer patients as well as those suffering from severe muscle spasms or seizures, thereby opening up the market for potential sellers. The strain of marijuana is high in cannabidiol (CBD) and low in euphoria-inducing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

Sunshine Lows: Cities and Counties Do a Lousy Job of Sharing Information With Citizens

June 3, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

When the First Amendment Foundation publicized its transparency scorecard last month, it found that on average, cities and counties in Florida had lots of room for improvement in sharing the workings of government with the governed.

In a Defeat For Non-English Speakers, Court Bars Entitlement to Spanish-Speaking Shrinks in Workers-Comp Claims

June 3, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

In what could be a first-of-its-kind decision in Florida, an appeals court ruled Tuesday that a man suffering from head injuries was not entitled to treatment from a Spanish-speaking psychologist as part of a workers-compensation insurance claim.

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