WITH CORRECT DATES! Lee Roy Reams, a Tony-nominated actor from "42nd Street," comes to town in April for his cabaret show "Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance" at TheatreZone. Tickets are $38-$43.

Here's the start to a column that will run in tomorrow's paper: Craig Brush may yell at hockey officials from time to time, but in his 12 years as vice president and general manager of the Florida Everblades, he has...

"....The crux of the story is that the Great Recession affected different places in different ways. (For more of that story, see the latest MetroMonitor from Brookings.) What's remarkable is that the interregional differences in the recession's impact affected metro...

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Pelosi and Louise Slaughter with approval of Obama ignore our Constitution

Naples Bay not alone: FGCU helps lead back-to-basics effort

Humans are obsessed with taking oaths, vows, making pledges, and saluting flags and men.

Subterfuge and scheming to get government control of our lives. (Power)

We are experiencing a meltdown in our time honored concepts of ethical behavior. And it is leading to a crisis of confidence in our leaders

If you are 50 or older and have not yet been screened for colon cancer, you are taking a significant but unnecessary risk.

Prior to arrival in Equatorial Guinea, I did some of my own research, and quite honestly, I was rather scared and apprehensive about coming to this country. Anyway, since being here, I have to admit that I was allowing stereotypes...

And Nunya.

What do hemlines, property values and the stock market have in common? They all routinely go up and down. It's the one thing we can all count on. It's not if, but when. Property values seem to have the longest...

Defending the Pledge

Craig Brush and Malcolm Cameron should both be asking this question: When is a sixth seed better than a fourth or fifth? In this year's ECHL playoffs the three division winners from the American Conference, along with the teams with...

Barack Obama Is No Harry Truman

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A large amount of fossil fuels was given by nature, which allowed us to start the industrial age and to develop enormously over the last century. However, we are now starting to realize that these reserves of stored energy are finite and that the continued use of fossil fuels leads to climate change.

It was probably inevitable, but even so, one would think the progressives could have come up with a better theme for countering the grassroots Tea Party movement.........

It's always a matter of life and death

The March Florida Panther Update is now available on-line!  
Capture season has officially ended. Learn about the newly collared panthers and get a veterinarian’s perspective of a panther capture. Feel free to print, post or forward the Update to interested friends and family.  

Ten cool things to do just a short drive away.

How to adjust homes for safety and comfort

Brandon Manumaleuna's contract has incentives if he can score three more vowels in his last name by the end of the season (AP/Jim Prisching) As we inch nearer to the draft, free agency has gotten off to an interesting start...

Stay tuned for my first entry featuring new ethics laws for Florida- some proposed legislation that's great for Florida that is being ignored by some of our legislators!

Although I do not condone what air traffic controller Glenn Duffy did, I do not condemn it either.

Drive a Mercedes and show you are successful, a Maserati to show you are a sport, or vote for my candidate to show you are patriotic.

Is "sunny Florida" better described as the "Pitch dark peninsula?"

One day, while waiting for the bell to ring so I could begin class, a student asked an innocent enough question about my favorite TV show. My response, that commercial television is a vast wasteland, elicited a number of disbelieving...

Oil and Gas Drilling in the Gulf

This is just a mini-survey (to follow-up on some other surveys I have done). Please respond without looking up the answer.

were the Collier County Commissioners duped?

Maintenance, your money's worth?

Naples News Media Group web sites received 182,249 page views Sunday, more than 40,000 page views over the same day last year. We exceeded 6.2 million page views for the month, a 32 percent increase over the 4.7 million page views received in February 2009.

Weather is Cold but when you can get out we are catching some fish. Hopefully we can see awarm up soon. I am tired of cancelling trips so my clients don't catch there death of pneumonia. Spring Hurry!!

The campaign for Central Bark has begun!

My daughter is not allowed to serve in the military? Crazy.

Response to ‘Letter to the Editor’

A $125 "hair cut" to getting groceries from a local shopping market; Marco Rubio is just another fiscally irresponsible,morally challenged, ethically bankrupt Republican. Marco Rubio is just more of the same.

What every American must understand

Achieving Victory is All in the Mind

Sometimes I wonder what people are thinking…or not…when they are trying to cross a road or walk along a street or highway.

Patients with advanced dementia more likely to receive feeding tube at larger, for-profit hospitals

I just arrived back in Southwest Florida after a two hour drive from my hotel in Fort Lauderdale. Last night was pretty crazy, considering that the game ended at about 9:45 p.m. but I didn't get back from the stadium...

A narrow view of the U.S.

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Three new restaurants come to Naples

Come to our third Program of the Season on Tuesday, Jan.5th at The Conservancy of SW Florida auditorium at 7:30pm to hear Dr. Jerry Jackson talk about these marvelous creatures.

Hacked Emails from the University of East Anglia Climate Research Unit (CRU)

Discount for members of the Irish American Club

Master entertainer Louis Prima died in 1978, but he remains as popular as ever, mainly due to the efforts of his widow, Gia Maione.

Answer: Cap and Trade

The Blades Blog has a new address

Please share your experiences with this bug and its vaccine

Sustainable Tour Across North America, from Naples to the Pacific Northwest, to the Midwest, to the Great Lakes, Southeast...and back to Florida.

Feel lost and confused as to what is going on in prep sports? Is Adam Fisher not doing a good enough job on his stories? Don't worry, your good friend Nick is here to shed some light on everything you have been missing out on!

The live blog for this week's Collier County Commission meeting begins Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009, at 9 a.m.

eNewsletter expert puts it all in perspective for professional service providers

When you are a publisher, you never know how your day is going to go, which is what I love (and hate sometimes).
Today’s blog goes to the dogs.

Daily News staffer again tackles college and pro football picks.

Finding the catalyst to tie it all together

Sometimes kindness, real and metaphorical, occurs in unexpected places, if only we take the time to look for it.

Even the most waste-conscious among us can feel overwhelmed by the amount of household waste that goes beyond what municipal recyclers and compost bins can handle. This list will help you divert more waste away from landfills.

The students from the Bonita Springs Middle School's chapter of the National Junior Honor Society were out this morning at 8:45 am before school started to weed the Edible Garden. Giving a new meaning to the phrase, sweat labor, these kids were getting dirty and sweaty before their first period.

The Stay Alive .... Just Drive! program has been actively and agressively educating the public

Welcome to this blog. I am running for election to the Marco Island City Council, and am very interested in what you, the voters on Marco Island, desire in your city government. I have developed a website http://www.magel4marco.com , you can read additional information about me, my position on some of the current issues, and thoughts on making city government more responsive to the citizens.
I believe my management experience in lean, cost effective operations and strong financial management are needed at this time in Marco’s history. I have been involved in numerous governmental committees serving the citizens on Marco and Collier County. My campaign theme is “ An Independent Voice – For A Change”, and if elected will work to represent the citizens of Marco balancing your requirements for services with the realities of the economy in these difficult financial times.
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Christopher Ellis gets a surprise aboard the USS Ronald Reagan that brightens his day.

Managing Editor of Local Content Allen Bartlett's staff review for the week. For entries prior to this blog, go to the Daily News Staff Directory and click on Allen Bartlett's page on the staff directory.

An introduction to 'propaganda'

I bid you adieu!

I chastised myself for worrying about Ghanaians holding their own on the world stage as I eavesdropped on the two very astute Ghanaian nationals giving my fellow Americans a real run. I already appreciate how good we Americans are in these matters. I felt pride, too for the Ghanaians so up to the challenge. These people are important to me now, too.

Matt Hudson expects to be busy this year.

Councilman Wayne Waldack, here, reporting back from Orlando, where the annual Florida League of Cities Conference was held.

Here is a list of online links that were published in the Daily News today. Click on each line to find more information about articles you read in print or online.

Should we really scold students for top performance?

We're in a whole new world of employment -- one that has continued (and will continue) to evolve and one that is MUCH different from the employment world of our parents and grand-parents. The days of joining a company that you stay at and retire from are LONG GONE and will likely never return again. Job changes occur more and more frequently and career changes are more common than ever before.

The longer I stay unemployed the longer employers will not look at me.
This is getting frustrating and discouraging by the day. No matter what I do, it seems like it is a constant cat and mouse game. The employers being the mice and the unemployed being the cat. The cat works diligently to make the perfect mouse trap, making it enticing with cheese or peanut butter.

Well - another week, another fruitless job search. I am beginning to have the sad hopes and desperate actions of people who fall for miracle baldness cures or get rich quick schemes - which leads me to craigslist.

I just stumbled upon this page while using the computers to apply for jobs at the Agency for Workforce Innovation office here in Naples today. I have been looking for a permanent position for the past 18 months.

It has been suggested that I might consider returning to college for a two-year degree that would lead to a very in-demand job later.

My name is Jake Haap and I've been unemployed for almost eight months now. I am a Vietnam vet and realize the importance of having a job that is secure.
What I find amazing is that, due to the fact we live here in Florida, an employer can let you go for any reason under the sun, even if he or she had a lousy weekend! LOL.

As an employer of health professionals over several decades, I am aware of the many pitfalls potential candidates may encounter. An applicant will succeed if they portray themselves honestly and professionally. You may have been a good candidate, but not portraying yourself as a professional may lessen your chance to work in your chosen field.

Marco Islanders' old cell phones can create a great benefit for our troops abroad

Picks 31 and 32: Arizona Cardinals and Pittsburgh Steelers

On Easter Sunday, I listened to a sermon given by Reverend Richard Rogers of Unity Church of Naples, Florida about Ta-Dah! moments in life. As he was talking, I had a Ta-Dah! moment myself. You know, Ta-Dah!, that moment of ultimate realization when it hits you and the light bulb clicks on very brightly.

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My biggest concern with the existing labor market is the number of jobs supposedly available online that I keep applying to, and never seem to get an interview. The jobs are always wanting you to sign up for further education. However, that does not apply to me, since I am currently studying.

I have been looking for a job for the past two years. During this time, I have a filled out a ton of applications and sent my resume to a bunch of daycare centers. Still, nothing.

Whether our economy is vibrant or not, employers will always have expectations when hiring new workers. After all, the recruitment, selection, training and retention of employees leads to an important investment for every firm - large or small!

So, you want to know about getting back into the work force. Well, I’m not out of work by choice.

I have been desperately searching for regular employment since relocating to Southwest Florida in October 2007. We both had been living in Tampa since 2002, and were married in June 2007. I have been practicing law in the Tampa Bay area since 2002.

I have been out of work for eight months now due to budget cuts. I have been searching every day, constantly in the Naples Daily News, the Fort Myers News Press, SnagAJob.com, craiglist and much more.

When I was laid-off from my job of six years from a real estate developer (no big surprise) in August I was not that upset. I had accumulated a comfortable amount of savings and thought a bit of time off might be nice. Boy was I wrong!

Performing well before, during and after the interview.

Jerry's views on the labor market and a description of the thoughts he will focus on in his posts.

Your resume is your calling card. A professional resume paints a favorable picture of you long before the interviewing process begins. A poorly written resume can ruin your chances of ever getting that first telephone call.

n every class I teach at Hodges University, students tell me they are either unemployed or their dependent is out of work. However, I’m glad to see that they realize the importance of education and believe that education pays back, even in difficult economic times.

These are arguably the most difficult times any of us have had to endure, with indications that the light at the end of the tunnel isn't anywhere near.

The Puerto Rican national team takes on the Minnesota Twins at Hammond Stadium.

Question: What part of the body moves first during the downswing?

Daily News visual journalist Greg Kahn won first place in the Individual Audio Slideshow category for his digital piece, "Out of prison, still doing time," about a Fort Myers ex-felon trying to get a second chance. This National Press Photographers Association award included photographers from major metropolitan markets.

Time to go ... and an MVP from Glades Central

Allow me to get off of the Pop Culture Pedestal for a second and retell one of the most moving and inspiring stories I've ever heard, from my drama professor Sid Homan. I hope that, upon reading it, you feel as ready to take on the world as I do.

Well done Dr. Gray!

Wherein summer equals winter

Officials with the Collier County Supervisor of Elections Office determined Tuesday night that the 1,000 faulty ballots have white blemishes in the tracking area on the left-hand margin. This prevented the machines from scanning them properly.

Cross country, like other sports, is about teamwork

Kona Grill, an American grill and sushi bar, announced that it has closed its restaurant in Naples, according to a press release on the company's Web site.

Boating forecast for Friday, Sept. 12

TROPICAL STORM WATCH CONTINUES IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTHWEST FL GULF COASTAL WATERS. AT 800 AM EDT THE CENTER OF HURRICANE IKE WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 21.1 NO. LONGITUDE 77.9 WEST. THIS LOCATION IS ABOUT 360 MILES SE OF MIAMI OR ABOUT 430 MILES SE OF NAPLES.

Flowers? They die too fast. Chocolate? Better, but there’s only so many Harshey kisses you can enjoy without making yourself sick. Champagne? Now THAT is something both you and your sweetie (or just you if you are single and still feel like celebrating) can really enjoy together. Here's a guide to score a great bottle of sparkling wine without going broke...

I would like to give you a run-down of the many subjects involved with boating safety in the form of a quick Q&. I number them for easy recall.

Now that the baseball season has come and gone, I can't help but remember the good, bad, and downright ugly things that happened this year...

Here we are in October already and I haven’t even started thinking about Halloween yet. I have to say, Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. Even though it has become commercialized like everything else it is still a lot of fun. I enjoy the weather at this time of year (it is a little cooler) and it is the one time of year you actually see some of your neighbors. I am sad that many places have decided to stop celebrating Halloween and are instead calling it a Fall Festival. I guess Halloween is not PC.

The season finally ended and what a year it was. We took the season to the last possible day you can have in Minor League Baseball.

Margie Ogle is an Accredited Staging Professional (ASP™ ) and a member of the International Association of Home Staging Professionals (IAHSP ™).

As I write this, we're hours away from the first preseason game, and I'm fired up.

The sandy beaches and the gorgeous warm waters of Marco Island can make for the perfect day unless you are one of the unfortunate ones that encounter a Dasyatidae, also known as stingrays.

The snook bite is going off on the beaches! The best time to get out there with a fly rod is at daybreak but the bite can last well into the heat of the afternoon if conditions are favorable. Look for the bait and cast on the fringes. There's no need to cast out very far; in fact, you shouldn't even have to get your feet wet as long as the tides rollin' in!

The Pittsburgh Pirates made three early runs stand up in a 3-2 win over the Red Sox.

It took you guys long enough to hit the nail on the head as to what has caused this "slump" if you will. Chip gets extra credit for coming up with the answer -- I'M NOT THERE.

Instead of the Curse of the Bambino you now have the Curse of AK.

North Dakota fans are chanting and feeling better but FGCU still is in cruise control with a 77-56 lead with less than five minutes remaining. Well, there's a Steffi Sorensen steal and layup. That's how fast the Eagles are in this.

Keep the dream alive with the Cinema Ninjas!

Monday qualifier Tim Conley finished up at 6-under.

I kind of worked it out the last 25 holes were just really as good as I can play, I think. I’m still making mental errors because it’s my first tournament since September.

Should Cubans be considered political refugees and still be allowed to freely return to the country they fled as often as they want?

She was always going to be a great champion, Serena Williams. From her early days on tour it was obvious she had great natural skill and a fierce drive to win and be more than just 'Venus' little sister".

You haven't been able turn on a television in the past two months without seeing one of the incessant promos for former "Friend" Courtney Cox's new FX series "Dirt," which purports to follow the adventures of a tabloid editor and her motley crew into the bowels of gossip and scandal in Hollywood.

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We had a great meeting last night with really good conversation about a hot topic affecting local schools: random drug testing of athletes.

The Florida Everblades have kicked off their season with a number of wins, and also a few losses. But that's okay! Hockey Gameday blog is back.

Here's what came of the affordable housing meetings: nothing

Golf teed off Monday and swimming is diving into the postseason today. Many of the area teams are still alive after districts, so it will be interesting to see how golfers from Southwest Florida will fare on the fairways with the best in the state.

X-tina and Ray LaMontagne get their retro on and in turn release some great music.

For an alternative to modern sword and sorcery tales, look as far back as 1965 and science fiction master Michael Moorcock, who created an albino antihero, Elric of Melniboné, to take up the struggle in the eternal war (is there any other) between good and evil.

Answer: Corned beef hash, baked beans, ham and cheese and white bread.
Question: What are foods you won't find in The Ritz-Carlton dining room.

Are you sure that was a Category 3?

It's a good thing we all get along because working in a room that's probably 12 feet by 20 feet with five or six other people isn't the friendliest of situations.

South Lee County responders back in action, ready for assessments.

Fire alarms were tripped throughout the morning due to losses in power. Evacuees were already standing in lines that stretched the entire length of the concourse waiting for their breakfast, fruit and struedel, when an automated message blared over the loudspeakers at 7:58 a.m. telling them to report to the nearest exit.