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The Associated Press Published: July 2, 2009 TALLAHASSEE - Gov. Charlie Crist's quest for a more diverse judiciary suffered a setback Thursday when the Florida Supreme Court ruled he had choice but to appoint an appellate judge from an all-white list of six nominees. Although Crist appointed a majority of the justices, they unanimously ruled the Florida Constitution won't let him reject the list submitted by the 5th District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission. Crist had refused to make an appointment to the Daytona Beach court after the commission turned down his request for a more diverse slate. The 10-member court has no black judges, and Crist noted in a letter to the panel that three African-Americans were among the 26 applicants. The governor said he was disappointed by the high court's ruling but respected... [read full story]
Beanstockd hit up the 10th Annual Global Green Sustainable Design Awards at the Chelsea Piers in New York. The awards recognize outstanding eco-friendly design and advancements working to protect cities by stemming global...
The All Blacks have picked their strongest available side to try and exact rugby revenge on France, with Neemia Tialata, Jerome Kaino and Cory Jane recalled for Sunday's test in Marseille. After seeing his entire 33-man squad...
Pompei: It's difficult to watch the woeful Detroit Lions play every Thanksgiving. But since the NFL values the tradition, we're stuck with it. Pompei: Having the Lions play on Thanksgiving is as much a part of the holiday as a...
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Thanksgiving is a time when families travel to spend time together and stuff themselves silly with turkey...but not everyone can afford to travel to meet loved ones because of the economy.
