Florida's students, parents, teachers, and schools just suffered a serious blow: Late last night, Tallahassee politicians passed a bill dictating a rigid, one-size-fits-all policy to our local schools. Now, it is on Governor Crist's desk, waiting for his signature. And it's up to us to stop it.
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Friday, April 9, 2010
Farmworker Freedom March
Downtown Tampa To Temple Terrace
Next Friday, April 16
Publix - 5450 E. Busch Blvd. Temple Terrace, Florida
info
Next Friday, April 16
Publix - 5450 E. Busch Blvd. Temple Terrace, Florida
info
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Westboro Baptist Church To Picket Bon Jovi Concert In Tampa
“These old fools have had access to millions all over the world for nearly 3 decades, but they have not one time told any of them what God requires of them.
Why is that?.......Westboro Baptist Church
Why is that?.......Westboro Baptist Church
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Paul Dosal’s Tampa en Martí
Is soon to be published by Vigía Publishers in Matanzas, Cuba. This bilingual edition focuses on the presence of José Martí, Cuba’s national hero, in Tampa, Florida, and includes 16 unpublished photographs of his meetings with workers in the tobacco industry and cigar makers in Tampa.......here
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Bacalao
Moro And Plátanos
Moro And Plátanos
$5.95.......At Rosa's On MLK In Drew Park
How Much Was Your Last Value Meal? Eat Local!
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
The Tampa Bay Blues Festival
Friday - Sunday, April 9-11
Vinoy Waterfront Park, St. Petersburg
here
Vinoy Waterfront Park, St. Petersburg
here
Elian Gonzalez
Holds a Cuban flag during the UJC, Union of Young Communists, congress in Havana Sunday April 4, 2010.
here
here
Peter T. Assimack Memorial Fishing Tournament
THIS YEARS TOURNAMENT IS APRIL 24, 2010
As always the last Saturday in April is Peter T. Assimack day in Tarpon Springs
here
As always the last Saturday in April is Peter T. Assimack day in Tarpon Springs
here
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Philfest 2010
The annual Tampa Bay Filipino festival–is held at the 5-acre outdoor facility, called “The Village.” It is part of the Philippine Cultural Foundation.......here
Obama Lost Me When He Proposed Oil Drilling In The Gulf
"After President Barack Obama lauded my grandmother on election night, my wife theorized I would never criticize him. She had me pegged — until now. The president's oil drilling proposal to put our beaches at risk for a reward best described as minimal leaves me baffled"........Ernest Hooper
Stogie Recommends
How to Train Your Dragon
The film stars the voice talents of Jay Baruchel, America Ferrera, Jonah Hill, Gerard Butler, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Craig Ferguson, and David Tennant.
here
The film stars the voice talents of Jay Baruchel, America Ferrera, Jonah Hill, Gerard Butler, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Craig Ferguson, and David Tennant.
here
The GameWorks In Ybor City Has Shut Down
Along with six other locations nationwide. Owner Sega Entertainment USA closed the sites because of the weak economy. According to a press release issued late Monday by the company based in Elk Grove, Ill., Sega is closing the seven locations as it focuses on its mission on profitability and future growth.......here
'Not 1 Mile, Not 5 miles, Not 50 Miles, Not 100 Miles
"From day one of my campaign I have said 'Not one mile, not five miles, not 50 miles, not 100 miles off our shores', Today I reaffirm that pledge, send me to Washington and I will stand up to the Oil Lobby and fight for Florida's protection. Our economy, our way of life and our children's future are too important to play political games with - we need real solutions for energy independence, not more short term profiteering for the richest corporations.".......Kevin Burns
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Snowbirds Cast Off Their Inner Fashionistas
I AM a habitué of vintage-clothes shops, and while on vacation here recently, I checked out
a consignment shop in the Seminole Heights neighborhood that a friend had recommended........here
Joan Jett To Appear On WMNF “Talking Animals”
A vegetarian for over two decades, Joan will discuss her motivations for going vegetarian and her work with animals and other issues pertaining to animal welfare......here
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Fried Grouper
With Rice And Veggies
$7.99.........Airport Variety Store, 4600 Roosevelt Boulevard, Clearwater
With Rice And Veggies
$7.99.........Airport Variety Store, 4600 Roosevelt Boulevard, Clearwater
Eat Local!
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
FARMWORKER FREEDOM MARCH
Tampa To Lakeland
Freedom from forced labor, poverty and abuse
FRIDAY, APRIL 16 – SUNDAY, APRIL 18
more info
Freedom from forced labor, poverty and abuse
FRIDAY, APRIL 16 – SUNDAY, APRIL 18
more info
After Five Minutes Of The Schnitt Show I’d Had Enough
Talkin’ Radio Blues
I didn’t stop listening though, over the past 3 days I have listened to the Schnitt show, Hannity and even Coast to Coast with George Noory as I’ve worked on homework in my apartment, occasionally picking up the phone to call in when I had a strong opinion on a topic.......here
I didn’t stop listening though, over the past 3 days I have listened to the Schnitt show, Hannity and even Coast to Coast with George Noory as I’ve worked on homework in my apartment, occasionally picking up the phone to call in when I had a strong opinion on a topic.......here
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