Thursday, April 7, 2011

Gulf Of Mexico: Invertebrate Graveyard

Dead dolphins continue to wash ashore along the gulf coast and now a lot of sea turtles, most of them rare Kemp's ridleys. Despite the passage of 12 months, evidence of the spill's effects remain in the gulf. A recent study of the area around the spill by University of Georgia scientist Samantha Joye found dead corals, crabs and sea stars scattered on the sea floor, along with strings of bacterial slime.

National Train Day In Tampa

Saturday, May 7
Historic Tampa Union Station

Downtown Tampa 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Obama Picks Blue Dog Debbie Wasserman Schultz

To Head The DNC
When Democratic National Committee Chairman Tim Kaine resigned on Tuesday to run for a U.S. Senate seat in Virginia, President Barack Obama chose Florida Blue Dog
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, as the new DNC chairwoman.

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Ask Ms. Schultz about her tenure as head of the Red to Blue program and her lack of support for candidates like Joe Garcia, Annette Taddeo and Doug Tudor. Ms. Schultz has repeatedly said that she cannot publicly support the three Democratic candidates who ran to unseat some of the worst Bush Republicans in the US House of Representatives: Mario Diaz-Balart, Lincoln Diaz-Balart, and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen. Progressives Are Doomed! Obama Can Count Me Out.

What Stogie Had For Dinner

Chopped Steak
With Mashed Potatoes, Corn and a Salad.
$8.95.....At Three Coins Diner, 7410 North Nebraska Avenue, Tampa
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Tampa Bay Homeless

Homeless Living In Tampa.
Tampa Bay Homeless

Home Farming Day

Kick The Season Off Right!
Home Farming Day is approaching, and we’re inviting everyone, everywhere to get involved in the movement on April 12th right here on
Homefarming.com


Local Community Gardens

Seminole Heights Community Gardens

Bartlett Park Community Garden

2011 Italian Festa in Ybor City

Festa Italiana started in the spring of 1997 and is an annual multi-day event that benefits The Italian Club of Tampa (L'Unione Italiana) Restoration Fund. What started as just a one day celebration now spans over the course of four days and concludes with the main Festa Italiana event on the final day. Event attendees will experience the finest in live entertainment, family activities,
wine and the Tampa Bay area's restaurants and cuisine.
here

Rick Scott Boardroom Confidential



What if we had hidden camera footage of Florida Governor Rick Scott in secret boardroom sessions - with himself & his demons? This is Episode 1, of "Boardroom Confidential".

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Breaded Pork Chops
With Black Beans And Rice
$4.99.....At Gold Ring Cafe, 2510 N Tampa Street, Tampa
How Much Was Your Last Value Meal?

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Gold Ring Sandwich Shop on Urbanspoon

14th ANNUAL ISLAMIC CHARITY FESTIVAL

The 14th annual Islamic Charity Festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 17 at the Riverfront Park, 1000 E. North St., Tampa. Organized by the Tampa Bay Muslim Alliance, the event will be inaugurated by new Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn.
For more information, call Dr. Husain Nagamia at (813) 654-4466 or the Tampa Bay Muslim Alliance at (813) 661-6161.

Tampa Bay Homeless

Meet Chris
He is from Detroit. He has been homeless 8 years.

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Path to Prosperity: Land Of The Dead

GOP Budget Plan
The plan would slash federal spending by $5 trillion or more over the coming decade. It would leave Social Security untouched but shift more of the risk from rising medical costs from the government to Medicare beneficiaries. It also calls for sharp cuts to

Medicaid health care for the poor and disabled and to food aid for the poor.

here

House Budget Committee Chairman Republican Paul Ryan,
of Wisconsin.

Food to the poor? How Ruthless!
R/CT Recommendation: Deer Hunting with Jesus. Which might explain why so many people vote to diminish their own life while working to prop up the wealthy.

Incorporate Your Uterus

The ACLU of Florida has just launched a website at which women can incorporate their uteri online.
here
Join the powerful, secret society known from this day forth as: The Uterati.

here

Asia Fest 2011

Paint Your Heart Out Tampa Bay

This year's recipient, Ms. Jeannie, a long-time waitress of Three Coins Diner who had to retire last month due to health issues. Seminole Heights Community Gardens wants to build her a small garden that would be easy for her to care for. Every extra pair of gloved hands is welcome!

If you can help, please email Robin at robin@greenerpixels.com

Seminole Heights Community Gardens
Paint Your Heart Out Tampa Bay

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Gyro
With Fries
$5.99......At Brooklyn Express,
7502 N Florida Ave, Tampa
How Much Was Your Last Value Meal?

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Sunday, April 3, 2011

We Are Screwed!

With a veto-proof majority, a hard-right conservative governor, and a determination to seize the moment in a non­election year, legislative leaders have packed the agenda — and Democrats are powerless to stop them.
here

What happens when you don't vote.

Tampa Bay Homeless

Meet Steven
Told me he has been homeless since he was born. He is from Arkansas.
Tampa Bay Homeless

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Mongolian Beef
With Fried Rice

$5.49.....At Shanghai Express, 222 West Waters Avenue, Tampa

How Much Was Your Last Value Meal?

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Found At A Garage Sale

Howard Dean
Scream the Dream Bottle Opener

Free Iman Al- Obeidi

On Facebook

Yard Sale Art






In Tampa

Saturday, April 2, 2011

Tampa Bay Blues Fest

April 8, 9, & 10, 2011
Vinoy Waterfront Park

St. Petersburg
info

Stogie Loves The Blues

Tommy's Paradise Grill



Had lunch with friends. I had the Key West Grill Platter. Very tasty. Our server, Lynn was great.
The beach on Gunn Hwy.
here
More at Tampa Locavore
Tommy's Paradise Grill on Urbanspoon

Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo

Inkwatu

Free Compost


19146 Huckavalle Rd. Odessa 813.362.3485 Thanks to Marla for the tip.

The 30th Annual WMNF Tropical Heatwave

May 14, 2011
Cuban Club - Ybor City
info

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Carne con Papas
With Moro and Platanos

$3.99

Huracan

Corner of Sligh and Central in Tampa
How Much Was Your Last Value Meal?

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TECO Not Needed



HART Solar Powered
Bus Stop Shelter
We have the technology, they just don't want us to use it.