http://naplesnews.com/news/opinion/perspective/?partner=RSSnaplesnews.com Stories: Sunday Perspectiveen-usopinion/perspective/news/opinion/perspective/?partner=RSShttp://naplesnews.com/feeds/headlines/opinion/perspective/2008-11-21T00:07:05.610019Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/15/perspective-meriting-attention/?partner=RSSWe are pleased to introduce you to students with bright futures. They comprise this year’s class of local National Merit Scholar semifinalists. They join about 16,000 others nationwide who are assured of becoming finalists if they demonstrate they remain in good standing at their schools and have other grades consistent with their performance on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:08:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/15/perspective-meriting-attention/?partner=RSSopinion/perspective1863662008-11-15T19:08:002008-11-15T19:08:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008We are pleased to introduce you to students with bright futures. They comprise this year’s class of local National Merit Scholar semifinalists. They join about 16,000 others nationwide who are assured of becoming finalists if they demonstrate they remain in good standing at their schools and have other grades consistent with their performance on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Bonita Springs, FLPerspective: Meriting Attentionnaplesnews.comperspective-meriting-attentionhttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/15/phil-lewis-coming-grips-global-economic-meltdown/?partner=RSS was honored to be part of a real estate roundtable this past week at the Fort Myers campus of Hodges University — honored and, admittedly, somewhat unqualified. This year’s roundtable theme was: “Where are we and where are we going? Where economics and business collide.” The panel consisted of a banker, a real estate company president, a CEO of a major construction company, an executive vice president of a large building industry association and Aysegul Timur, a professor of economics. pplewis@naplesnews.com (PHIL LEWIS)Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:04:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/15/phil-lewis-coming-grips-global-economic-meltdown/?partner=RSSopinion/columnists1863622008-11-15T19:04:002008-11-15T19:04:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008 was honored to be part of a real estate roundtable this past week at the Fort Myers campus of Hodges University — honored and, admittedly, somewhat unqualified. This year’s roundtable theme was: “Where are we and where are we going? Where economics and business collide.” The panel consisted of a banker, a real estate company president, a CEO of a major construction company, an executive vice president of a large building industry association and Aysegul Timur, a professor of economics.Bonita Springs, FLPHIL LEWISPhil Lewis: Coming to grips with the global economic meltdownnaplesnews.comphil-lewis-coming-grips-global-economic-meltdownhttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/15/jeff-lytle-where-should-we-draw-line-letters-you-t/?partner=RSSWe have heard a lot about letters to the editor since the election. We have heard appreciation for running so many through Election Day. We heard anger from backers — not just detractors — of Barack Obama. They wondered why, if we really endorsed him, and we did, would we allow so much opposition to him to be published. jflytle@naplesnews.com (JEFF LYTLE)Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:02:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/15/jeff-lytle-where-should-we-draw-line-letters-you-t/?partner=RSSopinion/columnists1863542008-11-15T19:02:002008-11-15T19:02:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008We have heard a lot about letters to the editor since the election. We have heard appreciation for running so many through Election Day. We heard anger from backers — not just detractors — of Barack Obama. They wondered why, if we really endorsed him, and we did, would we allow so much opposition to him to be published.Bonita Springs, FLJEFF LYTLEJeff Lytle: Where should we draw the line on letters? You tell usnaplesnews.comjeff-lytle-where-should-we-draw-line-letters-you-thttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/15/editorial-grade-system-not-zero/?partner=RSSElementary school students in Collier County Public Schools get at least a 50 on tests? Even if they get all the questions wrong? Shouldn’t the grade for zero correct answers be a zero? Shouldn’t students have to earn their way — all their way — to better grades? Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:01:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/15/editorial-grade-system-not-zero/?partner=RSSopinion/editorials1863562008-11-15T19:01:002008-11-15T19:01:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008Elementary school students in Collier County Public Schools get at least a 50 on tests? Even if they get all the questions wrong? Shouldn’t the grade for zero correct answers be a zero? Shouldn’t students have to earn their way — all their way — to better grades?Bonita Springs, FLEditorial: Grade system not a zeronaplesnews.comeditorial-grade-system-not-zerohttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/15/writers-add-substance-earth-charter-vision/?partner=RSSThe problem of the 21st century is the problem of our separation from the wider community of life. Our lives are fraught with ecological disintegration, social and economic injustice and the perpetuation of political disenfranchisement, violence and war. Founded on an awareness of the complex interrelationships of the human and non-human communities, the principles outlined in the Earth Charter encourage a new vision for the age to come. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/15/writers-add-substance-earth-charter-vision/?partner=RSSopinion/perspective1863532008-11-15T19:00:002008-11-15T19:00:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008The problem of the 21st century is the problem of our separation from the wider community of life. Our lives are fraught with ecological disintegration, social and economic injustice and the perpetuation of political disenfranchisement, violence and war. Founded on an awareness of the complex interrelationships of the human and non-human communities, the principles outlined in the Earth Charter encourage a new vision for the age to come.Bonita Springs, FLWriters add substance to Earth Charter visionnaplesnews.comwriters-add-substance-earth-charter-visionhttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/15/ben-bova-science-fun-when-its-taught-correctly/?partner=RSSMarilyn Vos Savant is a very smart lady. She’s in the Guinness Book of World Records for having the highest IQ ever recorded. Her intelligence quotient is so high that nobody’s been able to firmly nail it down: it’s been listed between 167 and 230. A very smart lady. She’s married to Robert Jarvick, inventor of the artificial heart named after him. She’s the chief financial officer of Jarvick Heart Inc. She writes a weekly column for Parade magazine, “Ask Marilyn,” which is carried in 400 newspapers (including this one) every Sunday and has a readership of more than 70 million. Smart. bova1@aol.com (BEN BOVA)Sat, 15 Nov 2008 23:21:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/15/ben-bova-science-fun-when-its-taught-correctly/?partner=RSSopinion/perspective1863652008-11-15T18:21:002008-11-15T18:21:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008Marilyn Vos Savant is a very smart lady. She’s in the Guinness Book of World Records for having the highest IQ ever recorded. Her intelligence quotient is so high that nobody’s been able to firmly nail it down: it’s been listed between 167 and 230. A very smart lady. She’s married to Robert Jarvick, inventor of the artificial heart named after him. She’s the chief financial officer of Jarvick Heart Inc. She writes a weekly column for Parade magazine, “Ask Marilyn,” which is carried in 400 newspapers (including this one) every Sunday and has a readership of more than 70 million. Smart.Bonita Springs, FLBEN BOVABen Bova: Science is fun — when it’s taught correctlynaplesnews.comben-bova-science-fun-when-its-taught-correctlyhttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/15/guest-commentary-volunteers-funding-needed-expand-/?partner=RSSLast Sunday’s Daily News had a wonderful article about this year’s Junior Achievement Hall of Fame banquet and this year’s honorees, Paul J. Martinelli Sr. and Todd Gates. Hopefully everyone who lives in this area read this article. Since only those people with personal involvement with Junior Achievement know about this organization, this article is to let people know why it is important to support this wonderful group. Sat, 15 Nov 2008 23:17:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/15/guest-commentary-volunteers-funding-needed-expand-/?partner=RSSopinion/perspective1863642008-11-15T18:17:002008-11-15T18:17:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008Last Sunday’s Daily News had a wonderful article about this year’s Junior Achievement Hall of Fame banquet and this year’s honorees, Paul J. Martinelli Sr. and Todd Gates. Hopefully everyone who lives in this area read this article. Since only those people with personal involvement with Junior Achievement know about this organization, this article is to let people know why it is important to support this wonderful group.Bonita Springs, FLGuest Commentary: Volunteers, funding needed to expand Junior Achievementnaplesnews.comguest-commentary-volunteers-funding-needed-expand-http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/15/guest-commentary-lee-school-board-must-act-quickly/?partner=RSSBy now we all know that our country is in an unparalleled financial crisis. Our local economy is among the worst in the country, a fact that will have a devastating impact on the future education of our children. The largest budget line items, which should be considered for reduction, are the costly transportation program, construction program and the top-heavy administration, reflected in an administrator-to-teacher ratio significantly higher than the state average. Sat, 15 Nov 2008 23:15:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/15/guest-commentary-lee-school-board-must-act-quickly/?partner=RSSopinion/perspective1863632008-11-15T18:15:002008-11-15T18:15:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008By now we all know that our country is in an unparalleled financial crisis. Our local economy is among the worst in the country, a fact that will have a devastating impact on the future education of our children. The largest budget line items, which should be considered for reduction, are the costly transportation program, construction program and the top-heavy administration, reflected in an administrator-to-teacher ratio significantly higher than the state average.Bonita Springs, FLGuest Commentary: Lee School board must act quickly to cut costsnaplesnews.comguest-commentary-lee-school-board-must-act-quicklyhttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/15/guest-commentary-sleep-apnea-could-be-preventing-y/?partner=RSSSleep apnea affects over 12 million Americans, according to the National Institutes of Health. But what is sleep apnea, who is affected and what are the symptoms and signs? And finally, what can be done about this under-diagnosed, under-treated disorder? Sleep apnea causes a temporary cessation in breathing while asleep, which can last from a few seconds to minutes, and can occur five to 30 times an hour. When the breathing starts, there is sometimes a loud snort or choking sound. Sat, 15 Nov 2008 23:07:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/15/guest-commentary-sleep-apnea-could-be-preventing-y/?partner=RSSopinion/perspective1863612008-11-15T18:07:002008-11-15T18:07:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008Sleep apnea affects over 12 million Americans, according to the National Institutes of Health. But what is sleep apnea, who is affected and what are the symptoms and signs? And finally, what can be done about this under-diagnosed, under-treated disorder? Sleep apnea causes a temporary cessation in breathing while asleep, which can last from a few seconds to minutes, and can occur five to 30 times an hour. When the breathing starts, there is sometimes a loud snort or choking sound. Bonita Springs, FLGuest Commentary: Sleep apnea could be preventing you from getting a good night’s restnaplesnews.comguest-commentary-sleep-apnea-could-be-preventing-yhttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/15/looking-back-grandma-remembers-naples-back-when/?partner=RSSWhen my grandparents, L.N. “Casey” and Henrietta “Ret” Ingram moved to Naples in 1950, there was one traffic light in town. There were three churches. And Naples High School, which had a graduating class of six, was located in a building that now houses administration for Gulfview Middle School. Sat, 15 Nov 2008 23:03:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/15/looking-back-grandma-remembers-naples-back-when/?partner=RSSopinion/perspective1863602008-11-15T18:03:002008-11-15T18:03:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008When my grandparents, L.N. “Casey” and Henrietta “Ret” Ingram moved to Naples in 1950, there was one traffic light in town. There were three churches. And Naples High School, which had a graduating class of six, was located in a building that now houses administration for Gulfview Middle School. Bonita Springs, FLLooking Back: Grandma remembers Naples back when ...naplesnews.comlooking-back-grandma-remembers-naples-back-whenhttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/15/guest-commentary-arlyne-goodwin-leaves-legacy-soci/?partner=RSSOn Arlyne Goodwin’s 81st birthday a few weeks ago, a celebration of her life was held at All Faiths Unitarian Congregation in Fort Myers. Arlyne passed away Sept. 20 after a silent battle with cancer. A former president of the Democratic Women’s Club of Collier County and the Broward Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom, Goodwin founded Citizens for Peace and Justice Groups in Naples and Broward County. She and her husband, Archie Goodwin, a decorated World War II veteran, published the peace groups’ newsletters for several years. Sat, 15 Nov 2008 22:47:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/15/guest-commentary-arlyne-goodwin-leaves-legacy-soci/?partner=RSSopinion/perspective1863592008-11-15T17:47:002008-11-15T17:47:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008On Arlyne Goodwin’s 81st birthday a few weeks ago, a celebration of her life was held at All Faiths Unitarian Congregation in Fort Myers. Arlyne passed away Sept. 20 after a silent battle with cancer. A former president of the Democratic Women’s Club of Collier County and the Broward Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom, Goodwin founded Citizens for Peace and Justice Groups in Naples and Broward County. She and her husband, Archie Goodwin, a decorated World War II veteran, published the peace groups’ newsletters for several years. Bonita Springs, FLGuest Commentary: Arlyne Goodwin leaves legacy of social action for peace and justicenaplesnews.comguest-commentary-arlyne-goodwin-leaves-legacy-socihttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/15/news-quiz-record-attempt-famed-speaker-contract-te/?partner=RSS  Sat, 15 Nov 2008 22:43:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/15/news-quiz-record-attempt-famed-speaker-contract-te/?partner=RSSopinion/perspective1863572008-11-15T17:43:002008-11-15T17:43:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008 Bonita Springs, FLNEWS QUIZ: Record attempt; ‘famed’ speaker; contract termsnaplesnews.comnews-quiz-record-attempt-famed-speaker-contract-tehttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/08/perspective-words-life-ja-honorees/?partner=RSSThe Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida Hall of Fame induction banquet is always a highlight. It is an occasion for the business community to salute its highest achievers, who in turn share secrets of their success with youngsters in the free-enterprise, hands-on tutorial program. Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:07:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/08/perspective-words-life-ja-honorees/?partner=RSSopinion/perspective1858242008-11-08T19:07:002008-11-08T19:07:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008The Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida Hall of Fame induction banquet is always a highlight. It is an occasion for the business community to salute its highest achievers, who in turn share secrets of their success with youngsters in the free-enterprise, hands-on tutorial program.Bonita Springs, FLPerspective: Words for life by JA honoreesnaplesnews.comperspective-words-life-ja-honoreeshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/08/jeff-lytle-toc-left-his-imprint-naples-daily-news-/?partner=RSS“Let the news flow.” That was the saying of Tim O’Connor that I remember most. O’Connor was our publisher from 1971, eight years before I got here, until 1986. Let the news flow? He would have approved as today’s news staff worked to get the news about his death at age 88 into the same edition with election coverage. You may know someone from the same mold. He was a classically handsome, square-jawed Irishman. Deep voice. Quick wit. Quick tempered. Great laugh. All business. Old school, you might say. jflytle@naplesnews.com (JEFF LYTLE)Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:05:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/08/jeff-lytle-toc-left-his-imprint-naples-daily-news-/?partner=RSSopinion/columnists1858292008-11-08T19:05:002008-11-08T19:05:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008“Let the news flow.” That was the saying of Tim O’Connor that I remember most. O’Connor was our publisher from 1971, eight years before I got here, until 1986. Let the news flow? He would have approved as today’s news staff worked to get the news about his death at age 88 into the same edition with election coverage. You may know someone from the same mold. He was a classically handsome, square-jawed Irishman. Deep voice. Quick wit. Quick tempered. Great laugh. All business. Old school, you might say.Bonita Springs, FLJEFF LYTLEJeff Lytle: 'TOC' left his imprint on Naples. the Daily News — and my careernaplesnews.comjeff-lytle-toc-left-his-imprint-naples-daily-news-http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/08/phil-lewis-historic-night-headline-writers-too/?partner=RSSAs the votes were counted late Tuesday night, it was apparent that well before our press deadline a winner would be known in the 2008 presidential election. That was quite different from the close votes of the previous two elections. As we discussed the headline for the next day’s front page, a thought occurred: Why not use our Web site to ask our readers what the headline should be? pplewis@naplesnews.com (PHIL LEWIS)Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:01:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/08/phil-lewis-historic-night-headline-writers-too/?partner=RSSopinion/columnists1858302008-11-09T04:14:002008-11-08T19:01:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008As the votes were counted late Tuesday night, it was apparent that well before our press deadline a winner would be known in the 2008 presidential election. That was quite different from the close votes of the previous two elections. As we discussed the headline for the next day’s front page, a thought occurred: Why not use our Web site to ask our readers what the headline should be?Bonita Springs, FLPHIL LEWISPhil Lewis: Historic night for headline writers, toonaplesnews.comphil-lewis-historic-night-headline-writers-toohttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/08/ben-bova-new-mexico-and-florida-so-different-so-si/?partner=RSSEvery year my travel-loving wife and I spend a few weeks — or months, sometimes — in the mountains of northern New Mexico. The contrast with Southwest Florida can be startling. Our condo in Naples is smack on the beach, a mere 13 floors above sea level. Our view of the Gulf of Mexico is breathtaking; no two sunsets are alike. bova1@aol.com (BEN BOVA)Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/08/ben-bova-new-mexico-and-florida-so-different-so-si/?partner=RSSopinion/perspective1858252008-11-08T19:00:002008-11-08T19:00:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008Every year my travel-loving wife and I spend a few weeks — or months, sometimes — in the mountains of northern New Mexico. The contrast with Southwest Florida can be startling. Our condo in Naples is smack on the beach, a mere 13 floors above sea level. Our view of the Gulf of Mexico is breathtaking; no two sunsets are alike.Bonita Springs, FLBEN BOVABen Bova: New Mexico and Florida: So different, so similar, both so beautifulnaplesnews.comben-bova-new-mexico-and-florida-so-different-so-sihttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/08/guest-commentary-violence-against-women-act-law-s-/?partner=RSSOn average, every day in this country, three women are murdered by their husbands or boyfriends and more than 450 women are raped or sexually assaulted. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 2 million domestic-violence injuries to women each year. If those sound like grim statistics, they are. But those of us who work to prevent violence know it used to be a lot worse. Sat, 08 Nov 2008 23:16:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/08/guest-commentary-violence-against-women-act-law-s-/?partner=RSSopinion/perspective1858332008-11-08T18:16:002008-11-08T18:16:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008On average, every day in this country, three women are murdered by their husbands or boyfriends and more than 450 women are raped or sexually assaulted. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 2 million domestic-violence injuries to women each year. If those sound like grim statistics, they are. But those of us who work to prevent violence know it used to be a lot worse.Bonita Springs, FLGuest commentary: Violence Against Women Act is a law that’s workingnaplesnews.comguest-commentary-violence-against-women-act-law-s-http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/08/guest-commentary-green-technology-can-spark-econom/?partner=RSSThe economic picture is certainly not a rosy one for Southwest Florida. The Lee County jobless rate hit the 9.2 percent mark last month, which amounts to more than 26,000 people looking for employment. Our neighboring counties to the north and east are not faring any better. Charlotte County’s unemployment rate is 9.5 percent and Hendry County has the state’s highest unemployment rate at 14.1 percent. Obviously, an economic recovery program is desperately needed, not only on the local level but on a state and national level. Sat, 08 Nov 2008 23:15:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/08/guest-commentary-green-technology-can-spark-econom/?partner=RSSopinion/perspective1858322008-11-08T18:15:002008-11-08T18:15:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008The economic picture is certainly not a rosy one for Southwest Florida. The Lee County jobless rate hit the 9.2 percent mark last month, which amounts to more than 26,000 people looking for employment. Our neighboring counties to the north and east are not faring any better. Charlotte County’s unemployment rate is 9.5 percent and Hendry County has the state’s highest unemployment rate at 14.1 percent. Obviously, an economic recovery program is desperately needed, not only on the local level but on a state and national level.Bonita Springs, FLGuest commentary: Green technology can spark economic recoverynaplesnews.comguest-commentary-green-technology-can-spark-economhttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/08/washington-calling-baby-boomer-vote-how-pollsters-/?partner=RSSThe election of the first post-baby-boomer president raises the question: Who captured the vote of that enormous, often-influential cohort? The answer: Neither presidential candidate did. In fact, according to exit polls, the boomer vote split almost exactly down the middle. Among those age 45 to 64 — which includes most boomers — 50 percent voted for Barack Obama and 49 percent for John McCain. Sat, 08 Nov 2008 23:13:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/08/washington-calling-baby-boomer-vote-how-pollsters-/?partner=RSSopinion/perspective1858312008-11-08T18:13:002008-11-08T18:13:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008The election of the first post-baby-boomer president raises the question: Who captured the vote of that enormous, often-influential cohort? The answer: Neither presidential candidate did. In fact, according to exit polls, the boomer vote split almost exactly down the middle. Among those age 45 to 64 — which includes most boomers — 50 percent voted for Barack Obama and 49 percent for John McCain. Bonita Springs, FLWashington Calling: The baby-boomer vote; how pollsters farednaplesnews.comwashington-calling-baby-boomer-vote-how-pollsters-http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/08/guest-commentary-my-proposal-diversifying-our-econ/?partner=RSSI have had the pleasure of being a Naples resident for the past 27 years. During that time, I’ve been fortunate to own a business in the construction industry, which has benefitted from the substantial growth of our area. Sat, 08 Nov 2008 23:04:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/08/guest-commentary-my-proposal-diversifying-our-econ/?partner=RSSopinion/perspective1858282008-11-08T18:04:002008-11-08T18:04:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008I have had the pleasure of being a Naples resident for the past 27 years. During that time, I’ve been fortunate to own a business in the construction industry, which has benefitted from the substantial growth of our area. Bonita Springs, FLGuest commentary: My proposal for diversifying our economynaplesnews.comguest-commentary-my-proposal-diversifying-our-econ