Whistle while you work
As one generation embraces the traditional American work ethic, another questions the value of all work and no play. In 10 years, Vincent Gagliano hopes to be spending six months of each year with his wife, daughter and the rest of his family relaxing in the French village he left to chase the dream of…
Special briefing on Underwear War
Just when you think it can’t get any weirder in Washington, here comes “The Underwear War.” In the recent budget-and-tax deal cut by Bill Clinton and Newt Gingrich, there was an underhanded attempt to pull-off another NAFTA trade scam on behalf of some major makers of … undies! The charge was led by Sara Lee,…
Talking art at Maitland center
Three local artists who serve double duty as curators will be the first guests in the annual lecture series hosted by Maitland Art Center that gets underway Thursday, Sept. 11. According to program director Robin Ambrose, the panel for “The Artist as Curator” program will feature Steve Lotz of the University of Central Florida Gallery;…
Honeymoon over for school boss
A month ago, more than 12,000 employees of the Orange County School Public Schools rallied in a giddy display of support for the new superintendent, Dennis Smith. Waving banners, the workers appeared ready to follow their new leader, no matter the cost. Some observers had expressed skepticism about the school district successfully pulling off such…
Clothed nudists buck federal judge
Even fully clothed, nudists cannot picket without a permit at the entrance to the Canaveral National Seashore, a federal magistrate has ruled. ;;In rejecting Constitutional arguments, U.S. Magistrate James Glazebrook also fined six picketers a buck apiece. (Charges against the one who videotaped the protest and police intervention were dropped.) ;;While the protesters from Central…
Dancing with deputies
It was too good to be true. Attorneys preparing to file a “pre-emptive strike” in federal court blocking Polk County authorities from using a new curfew ordinance to spoil the Zen Festival received a letter on Aug. 28 advising them that sheriff’s deputies had decided to delay enforcement until after the festival and all-night dance.…
