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Quick Takes for Mid-October.

Views from Central Florida. I have pledged to stay away from religion and politics….but really, leadership and twitter do not resonate with anyone. If you cannot take a point or three from Trinidad & Tobago in a knockout game to reach the World Cup your program needs to be overhauled.  From the people at the… Continue reading Quick Takes for Mid-October.

It Could Have Been Anywhere. Gainesville’s Finest. To Russia With Love.

A Weapon of Mass Destruction.  He Was Different.  Atlanta, a Football Town. Originally designed to allow the disabled to fire weapons with little effort, the “bump-fire stock” became a weapon of mass destruction last Sunday night.  We can talk about the Constitution and gun control from now until eternity but the reality of Sunday night… Continue reading It Could Have Been Anywhere. Gainesville’s Finest. To Russia With Love.

It Is NOT Ok.

What Can We Do About the NFL? We can stop watching for one.  We can also stop buying the products and services from companies who support the National Football League through sponsorship and advertising.  We can turn to the NBA or Major League Soccer, where the players, many of them not from the United States, stand at… Continue reading It Is NOT Ok.

Reality & Reflection

Sometimes We All Need To Step Back. I get excited during this time of year as the summer winds down (well, maybe not in Orlando), the NFL and college football are in full swing, and most the world’s soccer leagues (other than MLS) start their long and crazy seasons.  With all of that in motion… Continue reading Reality & Reflection

The Sunday Cynic – v.2

You Must Be Kidding Me? It is reported that Florida’s Governor, Rick Scott, has decided to close all lanes of Florida’s turnpike and I-75 to generate additional state revenue from tow truck fees.  Editor’s note: my drive last Thursday from Orlando to Atlanta lasted a mere FOURTEEN hours for what is usually less than a… Continue reading The Sunday Cynic – v.2

Short Take on the First Sunday in September.

Holiday Weekend in America.  Help out Texas.  Moron in North Korea.  Irma. Grow Up Rooney.  ATL UTD. Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made… Continue reading Short Take on the First Sunday in September.

Doppler Radar. Beautiful People. MBS. $100.00…Not.

Accuracy & Accountability.  Collins Avenue @ 18th.  Can You Say Big and Bold?  Why Pay When You Can Watch Live? A forecast can be a prediction based on credible information.  For example, if you forecast monthly, quarterly and annual sales you hopefully use the data given to you by the people generating the revenue.   You take their information,… Continue reading Doppler Radar. Beautiful People. MBS. $100.00…Not.

There Must Be An Island. Short Takes.

The Difference Between Terrorists and White Nationalists.  Short Takes. The world continues to undergo a socio/economic change due to terrorist groups and other factions dovetailing off of horrific events.  This past week the Charlottesville and Barcelona events showed the world that hate is not only prevalent but now has become a factor affecting everyday life… Continue reading There Must Be An Island. Short Takes.

Underestimated. August Dog Days.

We Just Missed.  Some Takes for the 1st Sunday in August. You task architects with designing a state-of-the-art stadium that allows for both functional and optical scalability.  The goal:  to allow the configuration and the look and feel of the Mercedes Benz Stadium to change based on the type of event, specifically football and soccer.  The… Continue reading Underestimated. August Dog Days.