In 2001, Michael E. Arth moved into a drug-infested slum in DeLand and, with no money and lots of doubters, rebuilt it into a quaint tree-lined enclave of historic homes. Now Arth wants to reform the state of Florida and has set his sights on becoming the next governor........here
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Michael E. Arth For Florida Governor
In 2001, Michael E. Arth moved into a drug-infested slum in DeLand and, with no money and lots of doubters, rebuilt it into a quaint tree-lined enclave of historic homes. Now Arth wants to reform the state of Florida and has set his sights on becoming the next governor........here
Thinking Of Princess Diana Today
Obama Won't Sign Landmine BanThe Obama administration has decided not to sign an international convention that bans land mines. State Department spokesman Ian Kelly said Tuesday that the administration recently completed a review and decided not to change the Bush-administration era policy.......here
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Business As Usual In Tampa
Jordan ValdezThe Davis Islands teenager at the center of a highly publicized hit-and-run case was sentenced to probation Tuesday and ordered to perform 250 hours of community service.......here
"I never, ever meant to intentionally hurt anybody, I know I was wrong.
I will keep Melissa in my heart forever.''.........Jordan Valdez
"They're worried about her education. I don't have my friend. If it was the other way around,
Missy wouldn't have gotten off like this.".........Katrina Wombles
TPD reopened the case after the St. Petersburg Times raised questions about the thoroughness of the investigation. What Happens To Robert D. Powell?
Derrick Brooks Gives Back
Former All-Pro linebacker for the Bucs, Derrick Brooks, was out in the community again Monday, just as he was during his playing career. He provided between 50-100 Thanksgiving dinners to families at the West Tampa Boys & Girls Club.......here
Monday, November 23, 2009
Scientologists Buy The St. Petersburg Times?
Over the last several months, The St. Petersburg Times published a series of scathing articles on the Church of Scientology under the rubric “The Truth Rundown.” So it came as a bit of a shock when, on Friday, the newspaper’s management announced that it would sell one of its sibling publications to a California media company whose top management are Scientologists.........here
Florida's Progressive Round Table
The mission of the Progressive Round Table (PRT) is simply to encourage the sharing of information and ideas in order to foster cooperation and human interaction amongst the leaders and decision makers of peaceful, progressive organizations.here
Sunday, November 22, 2009
American Music Awards: Whitney Houston
I Didn't Know My Own StrengthIt's Nice To See You Back. I Have Missed You!
Friday, November 20, 2009
Baby White Rhino Born at Busch Gardens
Just like you, we're suckers for adorable baby animals, and the new baby white rhinoceros at Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida, more than fits the bill. Just look at those big feet! She's not even as big as her mama's head.......here
President Obama’s Responses to Yoani Sanchez’s Questions
Thank you for this opportunity to exchange views with you and your readers in Cuba and around the world and congratulations on receiving the Maria Moore Cabot Prize award from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism for coverage of Latin America that furthers inter-American understanding. You richly deserve the award. I was disappointed you were denied the ability to travel to receive the award in person.......here
Thursday, November 19, 2009
What Stogie Had For Lunch
GrouperWith Spanish Bean Soup And Rice.
$5.95........At Rosa's On Mlk In Drew Park, Tampa
Eat Local!
Tom Scott Senior Pastor At The 34th Street Church of God
Transgender people are now protected under the Tampa Human Rights Ordinance. The City Council voted 5 to 1 on Thursday to bring that group under the law......here
"What this country and democracy are all about, freedom not to be discriminated against."
Tampa City Council Chair Tom Scott
Meet Sen Al Lawson Jr.
Rep. Allen Boyd, a Florida Blue DogWho voted against the House health care bill, is already trailing state Senate Minority Leader Al Lawson in a two-way race.......here
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Stacey Joanna Horace Of Tampa
Stun Guns – The New Discipline ToolDeputies arrested a 31-year-old woman on charges she used a variety of items, including a stun gun, hammer and belt, to discipline seven children, one less than a year old, during the last five years.......here
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