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Used by Alachua County Companies, Export-Import Bank in Jeopardy

A government agency that gives U.S. businesses reassurance in the sometimes-risky world of exporting — including four Alachua County companies — could come to a screeching halt if Congress doesn’t vote to extend it. The Export-Import Bank of the United [...]

August 15, 2014 Business

The One Band You Need to See in Gainesville (Listen & Be Convinced)

Not having been in a while, I returned a couple days ago to the Gainesville music venue with the mostest, The Jam. As always, I expected at least a decent act, but what I got was the best local live music [...]

August 14, 2014 Music & Arts

Vegan Cooking Ideas: How to Make Pesto with Arugula and Cashews (VIDEO)

Recipe by Hannah Brown This is a quick and easy recipe with bold, intense flavor that makes a great addition to any meal. The raw garlic and mass of hearty greens make me feel awake and alive, and the cashews comfort. [...]

August 12, 2014 Travel & Culture, Vegan Living

Three Years Ago, I Should Have Died

Traffic moves slowly on Interstate 20 after my truck rolled twice across all four lanes before resting in the median. — It’s been more than three years since I took a tumble across all four lanes of Interstate 20 during rush-hour traffic in [...]

August 12, 2014 Reflections

Florida’s Only Feminist Bookstore Looks to Changes to Stay Viable, Continue Message

Florida’s only feminist bookstore is looking to make a change to help compensate for the growing difficulty in keeping such a business open. By switching from retail to corporate nonprofit status, Wild Iris will be able to pursue grants and [...]

August 7, 2014 Business, Music & Arts

Birdwatching in Your Florida Apartment: Attracting Birds to the Porch and What Species to Expect

  — Nothing amazes me more than wild animals. So I got the idea of bringing them to me as I get work done from home—an ever-changing zoo exhibit of my own, if you will. No, having a bird feeder is [...]

August 6, 2014 Nature & Wildlife, Photo