In the midst of old-growth live oak hammocks, wild orchids, and vistas of Lakes Wales Ridge in Lake Kissimmee State Park, Florida hikers may soon see signs boasting "Buster Island Loop, brought to you by Pollo Tropical." Governor Rick Scott just approved a bill permitting advertising on state greenways and trails, which goes into effect July 1. BLOG POSTS | Steven Kurlander: Human Rights & Florida: Why just Cuba and Syria? How come Tallahassee doesn't ban contracts with companies doing business with China, too? Why just Cuba and Syria? Silly question, because with a Chinese ban, virtually no businesses could do business with Florida governments. | | Marianne Cusato: No, This Is Why We're Fat! Dismissing community design in fighting obesity is irresponsible. In 30 years, the number of overweight children in the U.S has tripled, and there's a direct correlation between the reduction in walking and biking and increased weight. | | Melissa Pitts: ABC/Univision: Here Are Five Ways to Turn Off Latinos ABC and Univision teaming up to create an English language cable channel aimed at Latinos is a brilliant idea. They just need to be careful -- very careful. | | Lisa Belkin: Threatened With Arrest -- Because I Was Flying With A Child? Had I walked through with my suitcase, purse, and muffin on my own, I would have been treated like I always am -- a frequent business flyer. But I was with a 2-year-old, and a mother who looked a bit like a Sherpa... | | Noam Chomsky: Plutonomy and the Precariat The Occupy movement has been an extremely exciting development. If the bonds and associations it has established can be sustained through a long, dark period ahead -- because victory won't come quickly -- it could prove a significant moment in American history. | | MOST POPULAR ON HUFFINGTONPOST.COM |
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