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From the Publisher

From the Publisher.THINK: The Lost Art of ThinkingBy Brian Rowland Here’s how Webster’s dictionary defines “think”: “to use the mind for arriving at conclusions, making decisions, drawing inferences, etc.; reflect; reason.”    For decades, the IBM Corporation has provided its employees with…

Brushes with Greatness

Meet Ten Artists Ltd., women painters exhibiting great passion for their artBack row: Susse Sherwood, Mary Wyatt, Fran Mathis, Emeretta Rudy, Hilda Carney and Rosemary Ferguson. Seated: Vivian Sherlock, Nina Allen Freeman, Mary Apple and Judy Nable. Photo by Scott…

No More Gas Pains

Karen Bridges chronicles her experiences on the city bus systemNo More Gas PainsWhen the Commute is an Economical, Enjoyable Bus Ride, Why Drive? By Karen BridgesWith gas at $4-plus per gallon and my Killearn Lakes Plantation home a 35-mile roundtrip…

Corporate Home-Quarters

It's time to look at telecommuting Home/Work Without ProblemsAs Telecommuting Gains in Popularity, the Line Between Personal and  Professional space is Ever More Blurred By Jason Dehart and Maria Mallory White Most people would agree: The morning commute to work…

CSI Underwater

An Exacting Crime-scene ScienceGetting Their Feet WetTeaching Underwater CSI Techniques at FSUBy Tony BridgesCrime-scene work is tough, with all the exacting science and attention to detail. There’s little margin for error. A mistake could free a killer or convict an…

Maternal Instinct

Molly Shakar has helped a generation of new mothersPhoto by Scott Holstein Maternal InstinctLactation Constultant Molly Shakar Has Helped New Moms Overcome the Challenges of Breast-feeding for Almost a Generation  By Tisha Crews Keller For thousands of years, it has…

Lofty Pursuits

Angel Flight pilots give the gift of flight to the medically needyLofty PursuitsHope Gets Its Wings as Local Pilots Share the Skies with Those in Need By Tisha Crews Keller Robinee can tell you everything about her mother’s multiple sclerosis.…

30 Years: Arts/Culture

Cooperation strengthens Tallahassee’s arts organizationsTogether They SucceedCooperation Strengthens Tallahassee’s Arts OrganizationsBy Caroline Brewster There was a time in Tallahassee’s not-so-distant past when refrigerator displays of children’s artwork served as the only galleries in town, and the best musical performance most…

30 Years: Shopping

Of malls, big boxes and the locally owned specialty stores The Evolution of ShoppingOf Malls, Big Boxes and the Locally Owned Specialty StoresBy Victoria RichMy mother has both lived in Tallahassee for most of her life and been part of…

Business Journal

Pondering the future of Gaines St.Gaines Street MakeoverAn attractive, pedestrian-friendly “gateway corridor” is years away. What does it mean for stakeholders? By Jason Dehart {mosimage}For years, Gaines Street has served a utilitarian purpose – a corridor speedily moving traffic from…

In Focus

Could yoga be the perfect antidote to the everyday stressors of life? You betIn FocusFlexing Mind and MuscleBy  Ashley Kahn With benefits for your body, mind and spirit, yoga just may be multitasking at its best.As you practice the exercises,…

The ‘House’ that Fanny Built

Renovations to Goodwood bring a blast from the past – with modern conveniencesThe ‘House’ that Fanny BuiltGoodwood’s New Conference Center Replicates the Past for Today’s GatheringsBy Jason DehartMarked by a 23-year absence, Goodwood Plantation’s glorious old carriage house has been…

Tallahassee Business Journal

Supporting the health of your employees isn’t just a nice thing to do, it's good business sense Photo by Scott Holstein On The Ball - At the Florida Association of Insurance Agents (FAIA), departments take turns thinking up fun ways to…

Generation Next

Avoid Halloween sugar shock by following a few handy hintsToo Much HalloweenWhat’s a Parent To Do With the Spoils of Trick-or-Treating? By Victoria RichMake the costume, buy the treats, put up the decorations … then deal with the tummy aches,…

All In The Family

Mother-daughter fundraisers Paula and Angela Fortunas give back every day Photo by Scott Holstein Like Mother, Like Daughter Boundless Energy and a Desire to Serve Their Community Characterize the Work of Paula Fortunas and Her Daughter, AngelaBy Dorothy CliffordThey like people.They…

A Hand Up to Independence

Court helps older foster kids get support they need to transition to adulthoodA Hand Up to IndependenceNew Court Program Helps Foster Teens Prepare for Adulthood By Tabitha Yang Imagine for a moment that it’s the night of your high school…

First Course

The Tallahassee Garden Club presents its “Savory and Sage Cookbook”First Course‘Savory and Sage’ Hits the SpotBy Mike McLafferty Being a career woman can be laborious; work, endless errands, family time … and then you’re expected to find time to cook.The…

One To Watch: Charles Darwin

A two-week homage to “Origins” at Florida State University, highlights Charles DarwinOne to Watch » Charles Darwin and Origins ’09Charles Darwin’s 200th birthday is this year, and while there probably won’t be “over the hill” balloons, Florida State University’s Office…

Visit the Beaches of South Walton

A Short Drive from Tallahassee Beaches of South WaltonCelebrate the Sounds of Fall{mosimage} Scattered along the sugar white sands of Florida’s panhandle are the 14 distinctive communities of Beaches of South Walton. Only a short two-hour drive from Tallahassee, each of…