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There is an old expression that says insanity is defined by repeating the same process over and over again and expecting a different result.
Posted: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 11:00 AM EDT
As many people know, Forgotten Felines was founded in 1997 to help address the overpopulation of stray and feral cats by introducing and implementing trap/neuter/release to the Florida Keys and to provide medical care and food for felines in need. The number of stray and feral cats has been reduced enormously since Forgotten Felines' founding, however, there are still many cats out there in need of food, medical care and being spayed/neutered.
Posted: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 11:00 AM EDT
As a resident among the nearest to the Crane House on Crane Point, the proposed new active amusement ride, a zip line, would be anything but passive and quiet. The way it has secretly been brought to acceptance by the Marathon Planning Commission and City Council is most upsetting.
Posted: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 11:00 AM EDT
I am Trayvon Martin. Yes, I am wearing a hoodie, and I may wear a hoodie until the George Zimmerman trial is over. Trayvon Martin was a victim:
Posted: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 11:00 AM EDT
Do you know anyone who makes between $15,400 and $31,800 a year? How about a family of four that makes between $43,000 and $88,000 a year? They are the people who will benefit most from President Obama's Affordable Care Act.
Posted: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 11:00 AM EDT
Editor’s note: The letter below is from the Key Largo Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, which lost its contract to provide fire services to Key Largo in March. Last week, letters were sent from the company seeking donations. The fire department’s leadership said it doesn’t know who authorized the letters to be sent, but will refund any donations.
Posted - Monday, June 10, 2013 04:37 PM EDT
To the Editor: A disappointing experience is guaranteed to anyone who dares to challenge the logic and veracity of the emperor. Unabashedly naked, his ideologues have adorned him with glorious garments, attempting to conceal the true nature of their totalitarian desires. The worship and devotion rendered unto him by his minions is a national disgrace.
Posted - Monday, June 10, 2013 04:36 PM EDT
Asking that existing laws be enforced sounds like a reasonable activity. However the Keynoter's May 18 editorial, "Finally, an end to the No Name electricity fight," inaccurately portrayed solar proponent Alicia Putney as an "obstructionist" because she asked for existing land-use laws to be followed throughout Monroe County, including on No Name Key.
Posted - Wednesday, June 05, 2013 11:40 AM EDT
Most parents of young children have had "the talk" with them. Not that one, but the one about the privacy of your own body. If anyone tries to touch you in your private parts, tell mommy or daddy. Get away from anyone that tries to touch you or makes you feel uncomfortable.
Posted - Wednesday, June 05, 2013 11:38 AM EDT
The Marathon High School Exceptional Student Education Department would like to thank some people that have partnered with the school to assist our students in the Community Based Instructional/Work Program that teaches employment-related skills.
Posted - Wednesday, June 05, 2013 11:37 AM EDT
