A documentary about Cuban prisoner of conscience Dr. Oscar Elias Biscet, will make its premiere in Tampa on Thursday, Nov. 4, on the campus of the University of South Florida. info
Before widespread development by humans, panthers in Florida were abundant. By the late 1980s, there were only about 20-30 left. A sustainable population is believed to be about 500-1,000, meaning a population that could survive without human intervention. However, so much of Florida’s land has been developed, there isn’t much panther habitat remaining. here
This secuity officer in Ybor City is ridng a T3 Series electric standup vehicle (ESV) from T3 Motion of Costa Mesa, CA. It's pretty cool and the lights were even flashing like on a police squad car. And, it's might sturdy!! here
The only candidate in Florida running for the U.S. Senate who supports a woman’s right to choose is Kendrick Meek. Kendrick Meek, D, Pro - Lewis Jerome Armstrong, NPA, Anti - Charlie Crist, NPA, Anti Bernie DeCastro, CPF, Anti - Marco Rubio, R, Anti - Rick Tyler, NPA, Anti
A Florida court ruled yesterday that the state's ban on gay people adopting children is unconstitutional — and pending an appeal, the ban will be lifted. here "It's a very good day for Florida; it's a great day for children. Children deserve a loving home to be in. We are going to immediately stop enforcing the ban."......Gov. Charlie Crist
Sometimes Being A "Hero'' Isn't All It's Cracked Up To Be. The St. Petersburg Times has obtained an e-mail circulated among the judges on the courthouse building committee (Taj Mahal) that identifies the "heroes'' in delivering the money to build it. Among them, the e-mail identifies a select few who were ``Especially Helpful,'' including Rubio. here
Saturday, September 25 · 12:00pm - 11:00pm JolliPalooza is Dunedin's newest all day street festival featuring live music, a Bikini Body Art contest, a Misting Maze, Artist booths, great food & cold beer. The focus of the event is to have as much fun as possible... while promoting Gulf Beach Restoration Awareness. info
Appaloosa A 2008 American Western film based on the 2005 novel of the same name by crime writer Robert B. Parker. The film was directed by Ed Harris and co-written by Harris and Robert Knott. Appaloosa stars Harris alongside Viggo Mortensen, Renée Zellweger, and Jeremy Irons.
Wealthy special interests who overbuilt in Florida and received federal bailouts are spending millions of dollars to crush your right to vote on bad development projects. "Dozer" illustrates the power they have to run over Florida's citizens, yet the voter in the smashed booth in the latest Yes on 4 ad emerges, dusts himself off and keeps moving to protect his right to vote despite the forces allied against him.
Once elected, I will work to ensure that everyone in the community can access the resources needed to achieve their own version of the American Dream. info
"Michael Moore is a courageous man and a great selection for the John Steinbeck Award. My father would have loved him; my father was the Michael Moore of his time.".....Thomas Steinbeck
One Nation Working Together is a social movement of individuals and organizations committed to putting America back to work and pulling America back together. Coming from a diverse set of backgrounds, experiences, beliefs and orientations, we are determined to build a more united country with good jobs, equal justice, and quality public education for all.
Ummm, I still don’t have health insurance, and I don’t really understand how the financial reform bill is helping me. I do know that Guantanamo is still open, DADT is still in place, our occupation of Afghanistan continues, Osama still roams free, your DOJ supports warrantless wiretapping, unemployment is a lot worse than you predicted for a lot longer, but you’re sticking to the same economic team, you don’t make recess appointments, and your staff has said that I’m either on drugs or retarded because I don’t appreciate your accomplishments. Why are you mocking those of us who worked so hard to get you into office? Do you really think that makes me want to keep working hard for Team Obama? here Well Said Dave, My Thoughts Exactly!
"The bottom line I am not taking down the post, in fact, I stand by its content and message now more so than ever.".....Peter Schorsch The Stogie use to really like Mr. Freeman. But lately i don't know. First he gets a divorce from a woman he has been married to for 26 years to marry his 27-year-old step-granddaughter. The 73 year old oscar-winner has vowed to make a "decent" woman out of his step-granddaughter and father her children. Gross! And now he is picking on a blogger.