Wednesday, January 15, 2025

What's the secret to Denmark's happy work-life balance? A secret totally unknown in the US.

Meik Wiking of the Tivoli Gardens amusement park

Mr Wiking is another Dane who cites the concept of bosses trusting their employees to do the right thing. He uses the example of staff at the Tivoli Gardens amusement park in Copenhagen, where they follow the three-metre rule.

The idea is that you are CEO of everything within a radius of three metres. "If you see garbage within your three-metre radius you pick it up, and if you see a guest looking for something, you stop and ask them if you can help," says Mr Wiking.



Senate hearings to examine the expected Trump nominations continue today


The Senate confirmation hearings continue today. See the schedule of the hearings and live video feeds below.

9 a.m.: Kristi Noem, Homeland Security Department (postponed until 9:00 a.m. Friday, Jan. 17)
9:30 a.m.: Pam Bondi, Justice Department (live video HERE)
10 a.m.: Sean Duffy, Transportation Department (live video HERE)
10 a.m.: John Ratcliffe, CIA (live video HERE)
10 a.m.: Marco Rubio, State Department (live video HERE)
10 a.m.: Chris Wright, Energy Department (live video HERE)
1 p.m.: Russell Vought, Office of Management and Budget (live video HERE)

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Pot Steak
Red Beans, Rice and Platanos

Supersaver Supermarket
2001 E Fletcher Ave, North Tampa


'Trans Girls Are Girls': AOC Blasts GOP Bill To Ban Transgender Athletes From Women's Sports


Tampa Paparazzi

John and Noel in Forrest Hills

Ybor City Mafia Tour


Hearings to examine the expected nomination of Peter B. Hegseth, to be Secretary of Defense begin today

9:30 a.m. — Pete Hegseth, a military veteran and conservative media personality, appears before the Senate Committee on Armed Services.

Watch live HERE

The bastard IS above the law after all!

Jack Smith: There was enough evidence to convict Donald Trump


Special counsel Jack Smith says the government had enough evidence to convict Donald Trump if he had not been reelected. The report on Trump's alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election was set to go to a jury in Washington if not for the Justice Department’s longstanding policy to not prosecute a sitting president.

Monday, January 13, 2025

Inaugural Tangerine Festival arrives in Hillsborough County Valentine’s weekend


Inaugural Tangerine Festival
20 N Main St., Brooksville
Saturday, February 15, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m
Free, family-friendly event

The Inaugural Tangerine Festival, presented by Brooksville Main Street and Lowman Law Firm, is set for Saturday, February 15, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. in downtown Brooksville (20 N Main St). This free, family-friendly event promises something for everyone and is worth the drive.

Start your day with live music on two stages. The action starts at 11:30 a.m. with Draw 4 at the Hernando Park Bandshell, followed by the Women of Rock Tribute Band at 2:30 p.m. Cap off the evening with Southbound 75 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Between sets, enjoy local musicians, dancers, and artists performing at the Homegrown Stage, with shows running from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.


Confirmation hearing for Trump’s VA secretary pick delayed

The confirmation hearing for President-elect Trump’s pick for the next the secretary of Veterans Affairs, former Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.), has been delayed by a week until Jan. 21.....MORE

AOC Calls Out MASSIVE Hypocrisy Over Latest War Resolution


Hundreds of L.A. landlords hike rents to capitalize on 'desperate' fire evacuees

When California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency last Tuesday in response to the Los Angeles wildfires, it triggered a key protection for tens of thousands of evacuated Angelenos who suddenly need a new place to live — either because their homes have burned down or because their neighborhoods could be off-limits for months to come. more

Why Trump's New AG Pick Pam Bondi Is EVEN WORSE Than Matt Gaetz


JT Curtis: Acoustic in Zephyrhills

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ELON MUSK is MOVING to FLORIDA


Blue Raven Full Moon Market


Sunday, January 12, 2025

Canada’s PRIME MINISTER Drops NEW BOMBSHELL On Trump


Kevin Siebel & The Deluxe 12 in Seminole Heights

 The  Independent - INFO

Don Jr. TROLLED By An ENTIRE COUNTRY As Trip Backfires SPECTACULARLY!


Trump babbles on

Trump blasts ‘incompetent’ officials as wildfires rage on


President-elect Trump slammed officials in charge of handling the raging wildfires in the Los Angeles area, calling them “incompetent.”

“The fires are still raging in L.A.,” Trump wrote on Truth Social early Sunday morning. “The incompetent pols have no idea how to put them out. Thousands of magnificent houses are gone, and many more will soon be lost. There is death all over the place.”


Just Because It's Too Good


One of a kind song played live by one of a kind band. Recorded live at London's Wembley Arena in December 2000.

Does AOC Even Want Power?


Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks are set for Senate hearings. Here’s the schedule


After the initial crush of personnel announcements for President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration, now the nominations process officially begins.

Senate hearings are scheduled this coming week for several of Trump’s picks for the Cabinet. Many have met with senators individually. Now, they will go before the committees overseeing the agencies that Trump wants them to run.

You can watch live feeds of the hearings HERE

Schedule (Eastern time)
 
Tuesday
9 a.m.: Doug Collins, Department of Veterans Affairs
9:30 a.m.: Pete Hegseth, Department of Defense
10 a.m.: Doug Burgum, Interior Department

Wednesday
9 a.m.: Kristi Noem, Homeland Security Department
9:30 a.m.: Pam Bondi, Justice Department
10 a.m.: Sean Duffy, Transportation Department
10 a.m.: John Ratcliffe, CIA
10 a.m.: Marco Rubio, State Department
10 a.m.: Chris Wright, Energy Department
1 p.m.: Russell Vought, Office of Management and Budget

Thursday
10 a.m.: Scott Turner, Housing and Urban Development Department
10 a.m.: Lee Zeldin, Environmental Protection Agency
10:30 a.m.: Scott Bessent, Treasury Department

Dates not yet confirmed:
Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Labor Department
Tulsi Gabbard, Office of the Director of National Intelligence
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Health and Human Services Department
Howard Lutnick, Commerce Department
Linda McMahon, Education Department
Kash Patel, FBI
Brooke Rollins, Agriculture Department
Elise Stefanik, U.N. ambassador

Tampa Paparazzi

Marlen in Forest Hills

Matt Gaetz Gets BRUTALLY ROASTED For Shamelessly Hawking 'Miracle Drug'


Activists back US professor ‘forced’ from Columbia over Palestine advocacy


Katherine Franke, a law professor at the university, says she was forced to retire over her views critical of Israel’s treatment of Palestinians.

Academics, lawyers and activists have voiced support for a law professor who says she was pressured to leave Columbia University for her advocacy for pro-Palestinian students.


Hitler's, I mean Trump’s talk of expansion puts world leaders on alert


President-elect Trump’s talk of territorial expansion has rattled world leaders at an already precarious time in global politics.  

Trump doubled down last week on his suggestions that the U.S. buy Greenland, take control of the Panama Canal and make Canada “the 51st state.” He declined to rule out “military or economic” coercion against either Greenland or the canal, and he said he was open to using “economic force” on America’s neighbor to the north.


I believe Donald Trump

When the US president-elect threatens Greenland, Panama and my country, Canada, I don’t think he’s joking.

Twelve days into 2025 and I have already broken what amounted to my one and only New Year’s resolution.

I made a vow not to succumb to the easy temptation to write about the madness every time Donald Trump pens an insult-laced tweet or bombastic statement – without, of course, using spell check.

My calculation was that there would be ample opportunity after the US president-elect takes the oath of office later this month to devote time and space to his manic meanderings.


Trump is planning 100 executive orders starting Day 1 on border, deportations and other priorities


President-elect Donald Trump is preparing more than 100 executive orders starting Day One of the new White House, in what amounts to a shock-and-awe campaign on border security, deportations and a rush of other policy priorities.

Trump told Republican senators about the onslaught ahead during a private meeting on Capitol Hill. Many of the actions are expected to launch on Inauguration Day, Jan. 20, when he takes office.