More layoffs and down-graded formatting are coming for the Tampa Tribune. Partial credit goes to Dr. Rex Curry in exposing the Tampa Tribune and two of its employees, Elaine Silvestrini and Daniel Ruth........here
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Dr. Rex Curry On The Tampa Tribune
More layoffs and down-graded formatting are coming for the Tampa Tribune. Partial credit goes to Dr. Rex Curry in exposing the Tampa Tribune and two of its employees, Elaine Silvestrini and Daniel Ruth........here
Joe Garcia, Fidel Castro, Hugo Chavez, And Al Jazeera
A new flyer looks to cast a wide enemies net around Democrat Joe Garcia. It's apparently not enough to link him solely with Fidel Castro and Hugo Chavez........hereEnd The Embargo On The Cuban People
Female Rays Fans Getting Mohawks Too
That's right, for women out there who want to get in on the "Rayhawk" craze that is sweeping all of Tampa Bay in support of their Rays playoff run, there is a way to show their support...a little more discretely...and much to the joy of their significant others..........here
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Tampa Papers Blast McCain
After Sarah Palin blitzed through the Tampa Bay region with her latest hatefest this week, both of our local dailies have wiped off the slime and come out with editorials blasting John McCain and his campaign.........hereThe conservative-leaning Tampa Tribune derided McCain's campaign as "erratic," rejected Palin's hatemongering in Clearwater, and belittled McSame's failed attempts to explain to the American people how he actually plans to fix the mess that we're in.
What McCain/Palin Supporters in Tampa Discuss
It was a complete accident. I went down to my local Tampa Starbucks. Upon entering Starbucks, I immediately realized that the McCain/Palin folks were having a little meeting.........hereThey couldn't believe God would allow it. One woman even thought that God may be punishing the country by giving us Obama.
Free Gas From Florida GOP
The Florida GOP chairman just sent out an e-mail trying to lure volunteers with free gas cards and a chance to meet John McCain or Sarah Palin. Volunteers must make a minimum of 500 phone calls, or knock on 100 doors to qualify. Additionally, any volunteer who makes 1000 phone calls will earn a $100 gas card...........here
Hurricane Ike Cats Need Homes
Dozens of cats were brought to the SPCA of Tampa Bay from Galveston Island after Hurricane Ike. Many were injured, scared and terrified to be touched. But, thanks to the loving hands of more than 68 volunteers, the cats are being nursed back to health each day with care and compassion........here SPCA Tampa Bay
Rays Win the Title For Best Clubhouse Parties
I’m rooting for these upstart Rays so I can see what they’ll introduce to their clubhouse party next. After clinching a spot in the playoffs, they drank beer out of a “male athletic supporter.” Last night, they took things to a new level, as they crushed a bottle of Patron (see photo above) on top of the always required bubbly and beer.............here
South Florida, Tampa Bay, Orlando, And Jacksonville
13 Cities with Scary Housing MarketsThe PMI Group rates 50 metro area’s for their risk of further housing price declines. Their recent ratings found that the following 13 area’s have greater than a 90 percent chance of seeing further price erosion............here
St.Pete Times Online Via Google
A treasure trove of history is now open to the public. The St. Petersburg Times has teamed up with Google to make its historical archives freely available online. The new database includes millions of Times articles dating backmore than 100 years...........here
Where Was Wengay Newton?
Former City Council member John "Jay" Lasita asked the council to adopt a resolution Thursday against Amendment 2, the so-called gay marriage ban before voters this November. It didn't go over very well. Not one council member supported putting the resolution to a vote.........hereSay No To Amendment 2
Exotic Cockroaches Entering Florida
Several new cockroach species are entering Florida, warn Phil Koehler and Roberto Pereira, insect researchers with University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. They say exotic roaches such as the Turkestan cockroach hitchhike into the state on gear brought back by members of the armed forces returning from the Middle East........here
Friday, October 10, 2008
Hill Harper To Speak At Obama Barbecue In Tampa
Sunday, October 12Voter Education Barbecue at Ragan Park
1200 E. Lake Avenue, Tampa
1:00 pm
Walk with Mayor Iorio
It's time to get in shape! Mayor Iorio will be taking a fitness walk around Al Lopez Park on Saturday, October 18 beginning at 7:30 a.m. This free walk not only provides for ongoing public access to the Mayor, City officials, and City management, but also reinforces the City’s stance on building a healthy community.......here
The Eagles In Tampa
Thu, Jan 29, 2009 At St. Pete Times Forum TampaBuy Local, For Tickets Visit......Gasparilla Tixx
Zachary Sharples Of Lincoln Middle School in Palmetto, Florida
Twelve-year-old Zachary Sharples, his father and his 4-year-old brother have had Rays Fever all season long. So with the team entering the ALCS against Boston on Friday, they all started the week by heading down to the barbershop to get Mohawks, the style preferred by many of the Rays players, fans and even manager, Joe Maddon. Unfortunately, Sharples' school, Lincoln Middle in Palmetto, doesn't quite share the same level of passion for the Rays............here
Bush In Miami To Attend Fundraiser For The Three Amigos
Bush will raise money Friday in Miami for imperiled members of his party -- but the Miami area's three Republican members of Congress, who face aggressive reelection challenges, won't be among the attendees...........here Mario Diaz-Balart Blames The Iraq War On Bill And Hillary Clinton
“Mario Diaz-Balart is so out of touch with the truth and reality that he thinks the Iraq War was started by Bill and Hillary Clinton,” said Andy Diaz, spokesman for Joe Garcia.........here
New Cuban Blog Set to Go Online
Havana Times Havana Times will include several personal diary entries from a diverse group of Cubans, a wide range of interviews, photos, features, commentaries, a calendar section and news updates. The slogan of our publication is "open-minded writing from Cuba. Website will be available at www.havanatimes.org as of October 15th. The slogan of our publication is "open-minded writing from Cuba."............here
The Three Amigos vs. The Dynamic Duo
The Dynamic Duo: Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Kendrick Meek
The Three Amigos: Lincoln Diaz-Balart, Mario Diaz Balart, and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
Have been in Congress for years, yet we have little to show for it. The Diaz-Balart boys are two peas in a pod. Their father was Rafael Diaz-Balart, a well-to-do, wheeling, dealing member of the Cuban aristocracy. His sister, Mirta, was married to Fidel Castro. The Diaz-Balart family, along with most of the Cuban aristocracy, were big supporters of Castro until the wheels fell off..........here
Rosie Pérez Will Be In Tampa For Obama
October 9, 2008 U.S. Rep Nydia Velázquez and Academy Award-nominated actress Rosie Pérez will be campaigning in Tampa Bay on behalf of the Obama-Biden Campaign for Change.Hispanic Canvassing Event - Casa Obama
3303 W. Columbus Dr.
Tampa, 11:30 am
Festival del Sabor
Centennial Park
Ybor City, 1:30 pm
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Say No 2 Florida's Amendment 2
The Say No 2 Campaign, the bi-partisan group dedicated to defeating Florida's dangerous and deceptive Amendment 2, has just released a hard hitting new commercial. It highlights the numerous groups and newspapers that have come out against the so-called Marriage Protection Amendment, as well as the devastating effects it will have if passed.
Raging Bigot Mayor Jim Naugle of Fort Lauderdale
Naugle- a fake Democrat who has campaigned for George Bush and endorsed Mike Huckabee for President- once again held a press conference surrounded by "religious" leaders and folks clutching their bibles. The only thing missing from his usual routine were the scary men in army fatigues threatening to take the war against gays "into the streets."........here
Helen Gordon Davis To Be Honored In Tampa
Former Florida State Sen. Helen Gordon Davis will be honored Oct. 16 at a luncheon at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Tampa hosted by the Centre for Women and the Displaced Homemakers Network........here
Obama Inspires Tampa Bay 'Vote Local' Campaign
Tampa Bay area Democratic leaders expect record support for Sen. Barack Obama in November, and they want to seize on that enthusiasm as a way to get more local Democrats in office. They've begun an ambitious "Vote Local" campaign that uses targeted mailings and some of the same social-networking tools that have allowed national candidates to cash in on the power of the Internet...........hereChina Gobbling Up Florida Turtles
A rising demand in China for turtles for food and medicine has led to the round-up of thousands of turtles from Florida's lakes, ponds and canals. Exporters are shipping up to 3,000 pounds of softshell turtles a week out of Tampa International Airport,
according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission...........here
Hope for Florida's Wildlife Emerges From Climate Meeting
"The power of people can make a huge difference in our success in dealing with climate change," said Nobel laureate Dr. Jean Brennan at the closing session of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's climate change summit on Friday...........here
Happy Birthday John
Just ImaginePlease join me not only in remembering John on October 9th but also in spreading the message of peace. This is something that was so important to John - the fact that we could all work together for the positive good of our planet. He would have loved how we are all mobilizing ourselves in thought and in action. It's time for action and the action is peace!.........Yoko Ono
Residents' Faith In Tampa Heights Being Repaid
Talks of turning Tampa Heights into the next Hyde Park date back to the early '90s, when city and real estate officials touted the historic neighborhood as the next fancy district.......here
Kevin Beckner for Hillsborough County Comission
Vote for Kevin wherever you live in the county on November 4th.
Richard's Run for Life In Ybor City
Last year I ran Richard's Run for Life in historic Ybor City in Tampa. It was a beautiful course on a Friday night... running down the brick roads in the middle of a historic, active scene. The race supports children's cancer research..........hereThree Corrupt Extremists From Miami
I figured the big news out of south Florida today was going to be about the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce debate that pitted the 3 ultra-reactionary rubber stamps, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen plus the notoriously crooked Diaz-Balart Brothers against Annette Taddeo, Joe Garcia and Raul Martinez........here
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