Well Informed Comments on the School Board Audit Committee’s Recommendation for an RFP and How the Superintendent’s Legal Bills are “Out of Control”. [School District of Indian River County, FL]

These are a reader's quick and well informed comments on our recent article on how on September 11, 2017 the School Board Audit Committee recommended that the School Board put a policy in place to put out an RFP for general counsel legal services. https://atomic-temporary-93487818.wpcomstaging.com/2019/01/05/the-school-board-audit-committee-recommended-they-put-out-an-rfp-for-general-council-legal-services-school-district-of-indian-river-county-fl/ The reader is anonymous.  We adhere to the Society of Professional … Continue reading Well Informed Comments on the School Board Audit Committee’s Recommendation for an RFP and How the Superintendent’s Legal Bills are “Out of Control”. [School District of Indian River County, FL]

Creación de Dios: aves fabulosas y hermosos refranes

"La bondad está en nuestro poder incluso cuando la afición no lo es". - Henry James - NO PODRÍAMOS AYUDAR, PERO COMPARTIMOS ESTO CON USTED.  Recibimos esto en un formulario de correo electrónico de un lector dedicado que siempre está al tanto de lo que estamos haciendo y nos da información e ideas. Solo toma … Continue reading Creación de Dios: aves fabulosas y hermosos refranes

Two Loyal Readers Comment on Bill Britton’s Article: “Reflecting on the Trump Doctrine.”

  https://atomic-temporary-93487818.wpcomstaging.com/2017/03/10/bill-britton-reflecting-on-the-trump-doctrine/ "Sadly, many in this country find fault with the concept of ‘America First’ but it is exactly that fault that has us discussing a Trump Doctrine today. Were it not for the fact this country has been lead over the past 8 years based on an ‘America Last’ doctrine, or ‘leading from behind’ … Continue reading Two Loyal Readers Comment on Bill Britton’s Article: “Reflecting on the Trump Doctrine.”

Two Readers Comment on The Then President of the National Press Club’s Statement on Trump’s Use of “Fake News.”

ON JANUARY 27, 2017 WE PUBLISHED THE THEN PRESIDENT OF THE NATIONAL PRESS CLUB'S STATEMENT ON THE THEN PRESIDENT-ELECT TRUMP'S "CONTINUAL USE OF THE PHRASE FAKE NEWS."  HERE ARE TWO READER'S COMMENTS ABOUT HIS STATEMENT. (The National Press Club is the world’s leading professional organization for journalists. Through its Press Freedom Committee, the club works … Continue reading Two Readers Comment on The Then President of the National Press Club’s Statement on Trump’s Use of “Fake News.”

Are Four of Our Candidates for Indian River County, FL County Commission Wimping Out on Fighting All Aboard Florida?

Locomotives guide a container ship through the Panama Canal. Readers: "These are the containers that will roll through Vero Beach." / "Such an attractive backdrop for our little town." WHILE U.S. DISTRICT JUDGE CHRISTOPHER R. COOPER'S AUGUST 16, 2016 39-PAGE RULING THAT MARTIN AND INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FL. COUNTIES CAN PROCEED WITH THE FIRST EVER LAWSUITS … Continue reading Are Four of Our Candidates for Indian River County, FL County Commission Wimping Out on Fighting All Aboard Florida?

Back and Forth on Stanford Erickson’s Article: “Why Trump’s Views Resonate.”

  ON JANUARY 31, 2016 WE PUBLISHED AN ARTICLE BY STANFORD ERICKSON ON "WHY TRUMP'S VIEWS RESONATE." http://atomic-temporary-93487818.wpcomstaging.com/2016/01/31/stanford-erickson-why-trumps-views-resolute/ THEN ON FEBRUARY 15 WE PUBLISHED CONTRIBUTING EDITOR BILL BRITTON'S COMMENTS ON MR. STANFORD'S ARTICLE. http://atomic-temporary-93487818.wpcomstaging.com/2016/02/15/bill-britton-on-stanford-ericksons-article-why-trumps-views-resonate/ THEN ON FEBRUARY 16 WE RECEIVED THESE COMMENTS ON MR. BRITTON'S COMMENTS. "Mr. Britton, If you have run a medium to … Continue reading Back and Forth on Stanford Erickson’s Article: “Why Trump’s Views Resonate.”

Entertaining Facebook Climate Change Chatter

IN THE PAST FEW WEEKS WE HAVE PROVIDED YOU WITH FOUR ARTICLES ON CLIMATE CHANGE.  THESE HAVE GENERATED WELL OVER 100 COMMENTS ON OUR Facebook PAGE. Here is a sampling of the unedited comments. SUSAN MEIHL'S COMMENTS ON IF CLIMATE CHANGE ISN'T REAL, THEN WHY IS THERE A PARIS SUMMIT? (31 Facebook likes / 22 … Continue reading Entertaining Facebook Climate Change Chatter

Promoting Informed and Engaged Communities: Reader Comments

THE GOAL OF THE KNIGHT FOUNDATION'S JOURNALISM INITIATIVES IS TO PROMOTE "INFORMED AND ENGAGED COMMUNITIES TO SUPPORT A HEALTHY DEMOCRACY." One of the reasons we enjoy this is how we engage the community. In this regard, this section is devoted to all the comments we received since our publication last week. We have grouped them … Continue reading Promoting Informed and Engaged Communities: Reader Comments

Gun Control: Reader Responses from Vero Beach to Vancouver, Washington

AK-47 (Wikipedia) LAST WEEK, OCTOBER 7, 2015 WE WROTE AN ARTICLE ABOUT HOW IT'S EASIER TO BUY A GUN THAN GET A DRIVERS LICENSE. http://atomic-temporary-93487818.wpcomstaging.com/2015/10/07/its-easier-to-buy-a-gun-than-get-a-drivers-license/ We want to share the responses we received from Vero Beach, Florida that extend to Antlers, Oklahoma, Dallas, Texas and all the way to Vancouver, Washington. From Vero Beach, Florida … Continue reading Gun Control: Reader Responses from Vero Beach to Vancouver, Washington

Reader Response to Bill Britton’s Article on “Shame.”

http://atomic-temporary-93487818.wpcomstaging.com/2015/09/14/whatever-happened-to-shame/ MR. BRITTON, WE AGREE ON SOMETHING. For a long time now, I have wished we had a little more shame in our society, it served a useful purpose. Back when I was in high school, it was shameful to get pregnant out of wedlock. Thanks to “Murphy Brown” and many celebrities since then, there … Continue reading Reader Response to Bill Britton’s Article on “Shame.”