Monday, March 24, 2008
Sunday, March 23, 2008
4,000 And Counting
We in America do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate.........Thomas Jefferson
Jack Thompson and the Florida Supreme Court
In the latest salvo in the war between anti-porn crusader Jack Thompson and the Florida Supreme Court, the court has sanctioned the attorney and ruled that if he wishes to file any documents with the Florida Court, he will have to hire an attorney to do so on his behalf........here
Florida Ministry At Westminster Abbey
South Florida's Revelation Ministries was chosen today by the hierarchy and officials of London's Westminster Abbey to present the Passion Play on the Abbey's front lawn on May 10.........here
Michelle Mitchell Visits Florida
You really can’t get any farther apart than Alaska and Florida—unless maybe you just keep going south and head straight for Brazil—and there are a few differences that became readily apparent during our two-week stay. Well, one or two. Maybe three or four........here
Florida Keys Hosting Biodiesel Rally
Starting in Key Largo and ending at the BioDiesel facility at Key West High School, the Biodiesel Rally will make 5 total stops to show local individuals, businesses and policy makers how easy, affordable and self-sufficient it is......more
Worthless Land In The Green Swamp
Property-sales records show that in the past two years, more than 100 Green Swamp parcels of less than 5 acres have changed hands. Frequently, the parcels have flipped more than once, often to buyers across the country who probably don't realize their land is useless........here
Snail Blogging From Florida
My son and I arrived in Tampa, Florida this afternoon for 5 days of fun and snailing. We were greeted by a rain storm that, luckily, ended a few hours later. So we went out for an early evening walk in the neighborhood to scout for snails..........here
Trinity United Church of Christ
Wouldn’t it be interesting to know the total number of hours devoted to that loop of Pastor Wright’s most outrageous outtakes. Add to that the number of hours of discussions and shouting matches about something most of the speakers know nothing about..........more
No One Asked For Marco Rubio's Opinion
"You know whose fault this is? This is Howard Dean's fault," House Speaker Marco Rubio, D(R)-West Miami, said Friday while taping a segment for WPLG-TV's "This Week In South Florida with Michael Putney." "This is Howard Dean's fault for treating Florida like a third-rate state, which it is not."...........herePlease See The Florida Democratic Party
Republican Political Operative Roger Stone
Almost four months before Gov. Eliot Spitzer resigned in a sex scandal, a lawyer for Republican political operative Roger Stone sent a letter to the FBI alleging that Spitzer ”used the services of high-priced call girls” while in Florida. The letter, dated Nov. 19, said Miami Beach resident Stone learned the information from ”a social contact in an adult-themed club..........here
Corrine Brown, Howard Dean Is Not To Blame
Democratic Congresswoman Corrine Brown places the blame for the delegate flap squarely on DNC Chairman Howard Dean.........herePlease See The Florida Democratic Party
Florida Hero Robert Wexler
On Monday, March 17, at the Deerfield Democratic Club in Broward County, Florida Congressman Robert Wexler , who represents the 19th Congressional District of Florida, was honored with the prestigious Backbone Award..........here
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Election Year Fear At Tampa International
Vehicle searches began this morning at the entrance to Tampa International Airport's short-term parking garage as part of a federal plan to help prevent a bombing at the terminal......Via The Tampa Tribune And FoxThey say they're trying to keep possible terrorist guessing by constantly changing up the security procedures at the airport.
Friday, March 21, 2008
Smiley Takes On Obama At Florida Memorial
Talk show host and political commentator Tavis Smiley dove headlong into the controversy over Barack Obama's former pastor, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, as he headlined Florida Memorial University's Second Annual Presidential Scholarship Banquet last weekend........moreProud Of The Tampa City Council
Tampa joins a growing number of cities supporting the move away from one of the worst forms of factory farm animal abuse. Tampa joins Hollywood, West Palm Beach, Winter Springs and New Port Richey in passing such a resolution..........here
Walk for Water In Hialeah, Florida
In many parts of the developing world, people have to walk for miles every day just to get the water they need to drink and cook. To highlight that daily challenge, activists in Hialeah, Florida, plan to hold a Walk for Water walk-a-thon.........here
Liberty Girl: My Governor Rules!
From Charlie Crist office, in response to my open records request:A search of our files revealed an electronic file responsive to your request. These files are contained on a CD. We can provide this CD via U.S. Postal Services. There will be no cost for this service. Please send an address for us to mail the CD. Thank you........here
Florida's Powerfull LGBT Community
The media has recently focused more attention on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues in Florida, which are playing an increasingly important role in the state’s contradictory political climate. Florida has one of the most vibrant LGBT communities in the country, while also continuing to have some of the most restrictive laws; Florida is one of a few states that still explicitly bans adoption by gay and lesbian couples..........here
Daniel Ruth Bashes Howard Dean
Dean isn't the chairman of the DNC. He's the pinched homeowner board president busybody from hell, armed with his clipboard, ever on the prowl for the improperly painted mailbox, the oversized yard flag, the dreaded errant open garage door.........here
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