Archives for March 2013
Buttering somebody up is no piece of cake. It’s not a walk in the park, or a free ice cream cone either. When it comes to sucking up and winning somebody over, it takes real calculated honey-coating to be credible. Here are some examples of full-fledged flattery. For the loud, annoying person in your
Few bands from the ‘90s have kept their steam going like progressive rock outfit Coheed and Cambria. Instead of rotting, they are ripening in their older age, and maintain a high level of energy that was apparent at their show on March 6 at Jannus Live. Compared to a less enthusiastic show in St. Petersburg
Boo Weekley had eight-under par round on Sunday to charge up 33 spots in the final round of the Tampa Bay Championship at Innisbrook Resort in Palm Harbor, but finished in the second spot. American Kevin Streelman was four shots under par on Sunday and minus 10 for the weekend to earn his
You’ve kept a close eye on all the contenders. You know all the favorites in the upcoming NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. You are a walking talking encyclopedia of college hoops. You are going to breeze through your bracket. But the funny thing is you will probably lose that $500 grand prize to a woman your
Mount Vesuvius erupted for the last time on March 18, 1944. Three local villages were leveled, and a fourth lost major sections. A nearby United States Army Air Force group lost 78 to 88 B-25 Mitchell medium bombers, which were melted and pulverized by hot ash and debris. The area around Vesuvius today is the
At the end of high school, your decision about where you would attend college was a popularity contest. Was your new school the reigning football champion? Did it offer the top marine science program in the nation? For me, it was “Did you get accepted to one of the elite journalism programs in the country?”
Science might soon deliver me an answer to the question most adults wonder their entire lives. How will I die? Statistics has already done a good job laying the groundwork. We know, for instance, motor vehicle accidents are the most likely cause of death for young people and construction work is the most risky career.
On March 10, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush went on six different Sunday news programs, including one Spanish language program. His new book had hit the shelves earlier in the week. In it, he outlines his new position on immigration, which is different than his old position. News flash: it will probably change again. You
While Student Government presidential candidates battled over topics like Greek life and funding for clubs, freshmen William Tift and Tyler Hanson — though not officially on the ballot — offered an alternative campaign platform. The Crow’s Nest took a moment to speak with Tift and Hanson about running SG as a monarchy, “Game of Thrones”
Ronald Brown, a finalist for USF St. Petersburg’s open regional chancellor position, has accepted a job as president for the University of North Texas, according to an article from The Tampa Bay Times. Following the February finalist candidate visits, there was little word from USFSP regarding selection, leaving Brown uncertain of the university’s interest. Remaining
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