Friday, May 27, 2011

Just As We Suspected Dept

The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities has updated a widely cited chart to show that Bush-era tax cuts to the rich and two ill-advised wars - not the economic downturn - are primarily responsible for the massive debt now driving Republicans to cut health, education, social services and every other remotely useful program. As usual, the visuals speak louder than any numbers.
here

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Lynn Kessel's Fresh Bloody Mary

here
The Stogie loves Bloody Marys

Rick Scott - Voters Are My Employees



isn't it the other way around?

Cuban Seniors Meet At "120 Year Club"



Dozens of Cuba's oldest citizens are meeting at Havana's posh Hotel National this week, to celebrate another anniversary of the "120 Year Club." The organization claims more than 5,000 seniors as members,
with many aged 100 or older.
They hope to reach the 120-year mark through healthy diet, regular exercise, and positive thinking.

With Help From The Neighborhood

The Stogie was able to hold a BBQ for a number of neighbors who are recovering crack-addicts.
To show how proud we are of all of them. All the food was donated and home grown.

I Worship the Ground That Paul Ryan Walks On



Former vice president Dick Cheney heaped praise on House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, author of the GOP’s budget blueprint to phase out Medicare and
replace it with a subsidies system for seniors to buy private insurance.

“We need to get serious about dealing with [our] debt problem,” the former vice president explained.
Most of the government’s $14.3 trillion debt is a result of Bush-era policies, such as tax cuts for the wealthy and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.

Republicans pass 690-billion-dollar defense bill
Silly Old Man!

The Gardener On Broad Street





Ms. Marla's place just keeps getting better.

Good Times - The Investigation



Is Michael working for the Cuban government?
Michael begins doing research for a school term paper about the Communist party. But instead of heading to the public library, Michael writes a few letters of inquiry to the Cuban government. The results are both swift and terrible: Michael and the rest of the Evans family are targeted as a likely "security risk" by the FBI.

Aired January 27, 1976

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Republicans Vote Overwhelmingly To End Medicare

The final vote on the proposal originated by House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, R-Wisconsin, was 57-40, mostly along party lines.
here

Republican Marco Rubio voted to end it.

Florida Voters Turn Thumbs Down On Scott

Florida voters disapprove 57 - 29 percent of the job Rick Scott is doing, the worst score of any governor in the states surveyed by Quinnipiac University and down from a 48 - 35 percent disapproval in an April 6 survey, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today.
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Jim Hightower On FSU

For only $1.5 million,
(Charles) Koch bought a big chunk of the economics department of Florida State University. His donation gives him control of a new "academic" program at this public institution to indoctrinate students in his self-serving political theories. The billionaire gets to screen all applicants, veto any he deems insufficiently ideological, and sign off on all hires. Also, the department head must submit yearly reports to Koch about the faculty's speeches, publications, and classes, and he evaluates the faculty based on "objectives" that he sets.
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What Stogie Had For Lunch

Bacalao
With Rice and Yuca.
$4.99 @ Huracan
Northwest corner of Sligh and Central in Seminole Heights
(Where the poor locals eat.)
How Much Was Your Last Value Meal?
Eat Local!

Tampa Bay Homeless

Meet Tommy
He is a local. He has been homeless 3 years.
Tampa Bay Homeless

Congratulations To Congresswoman Kathy Hochul

For her victory in New York's 26th Congressional District.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Tampa Residents Commemorate Anniversary Of Death Of Jose Marti



On this day in 1895, Cuban revolutionary José Martí died in battle against the Spaniards. Today on a tiny chunk of Cuban soil in Ybor City, a small group of Tampa residents of Cuban descent commemorated the anniversary. 89-year-old Al Arteaga of Cuba Vive Tampa Bay brought flowers to the Friends of José Martí Park.

Happy 70th Birthday

Bob Dylan

In Florida, Walk At Your Own Risk

A report by the group Transportation for America says the four deadliest metro regions for pedestrians in the U.S. are all in Florida. Orlando tops out the list, followed by Tampa/ St. Petersburg,
Jacksonville and Miami/ Fort Lauderdale.
here

Yoga, Rare Plants, Bamboo and Organic Eggs





Meet Kevin Hurley
813.451.6330

Cheers Ireland

"We feel very much at home."......President Obama

Monday, May 23, 2011

WMNF Funding

We thought you should know Rick Scott is reviewing the final State budget and is considering eliminating funding public broadcasting stations in Florida. If this happens,
WMNF would lose more than $72,000 in our upcoming fiscal year.
Please contact Scott today to let him know how you feel about State funding for public broadcasting.
Please call or write today.

here
You may also call (850) 488-7146

Bend and a Twist

Hand made sterling silver wire wrapped jewerly man made and natural stones.
1808 Lakeview Drive, Brandon
813.833.5983 or 833.0192
Mon - Sun: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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What Stogie Had For Breakfast

Two Eggs
With Homefries And Ham.
$4.75.....At Three Coins Diner, Nebraska and Broad in Tampa.
How Much Was Your Last Value Meal?
Eat Local!

Three Coins on Urbanspoon

Tatiana "Personal Chef of Tampa Bay"

Tatiana (Center), with Gaby Perham and Manny Potter of Mace Multimedia.
At the Riverview Spring Fest.

Doing My Part

In Largo

Master Gardener Allan Bednar





We Sell Green Thumbs
SIMPLY HYDROPONICS and ORGANICS
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TakeOut Butler

TakeOut Butler is the premier restaurant delivery service for
the greater Brandon area and beyond.
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Tomboy Gardening Tools

Tomboy Tools is an official sponsor of the
Avon Walk for Breast Cancer
Contact: Cora Simon 813.741.0413
or visit her website here

Saturday, May 21, 2011

Friday, May 20, 2011

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Fritada
A typical dish in Ecuadorian cuisine. Its main ingredient is fried pork. It is a traditional dish, and its origins date back to the colonial era, to the beginning of the 19th century. The pork is cooked in boiling water with various spices and then is fried with pork fat in a brass pan over flames. It is generally served with Llapingacho or whole boiled potatoes, mote or cooked corn, pickled onions and tomato, and fried ripe plantains......
wikipedia
$8.95.....Amazon Ceviche bar & Grill, 4810 E. Busch blvd Tampa


Amazon Ceviche bar & Grill on Urbanspoon

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Melanie Ware From Mississippi

An article and photographs about hookah smoking in the Mitchell High School yearbook has drawn the ire of a parent who says the feature is inappropriate for a yearbook. (Melanie) Ware, who has lived in Pasco County for four years, said she attended public schools in her native Mississippi and wants to support the public schools here. Mitchell High's decision to feature hookah in the yearbook is making her rethink that view, though.
here
She could always pack her family and go home.

Tampa Bay Progressive

Hillsborough PDA Meeting
Sat, May 21, 3:30-5pm
John F. Germany Public Library
900 N. Ashley Dr. Tampa

Spotlight Tampa - Waterwise Award Winner



Nanette O'Hara

The Secret Garden Of SOG City

One of the first things I did when I got back from the Persian Gulf War was to kill off the lawn, shit-can the mower, and mulch both the front and back yards. My next move entailed planting flowers, vegetables, fruit trees, and colorful ornamentals. Going green was one of the best decisions I ever made.

Now, while the mowers are fuming around the neighborhood,
I just kick back in the shade and toss back a couple of ice cold brewskis.
here

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Rock On Maria!

Maria Shriver
The Republican Sperminator Is History.
Hasta la vista, baby!

Townhall Meetings: Allen West Style



At U.S. Rep. West's 5/16/11 Town Hall, GOP congressman & Tea Party favorite is circled by security forces, but still gets confronted by small business owner from his district who publicly takes issue with West talking points on deficit, gets "police escort" out of the meeting, then hits home run with his own simple common sense comments in parking lot.
Via....Pushing Rope

Jacksonville Voters Put Tampa To Shame

The big news out of a Jacksonville this morning is that it's very possible a black Democrat will win the mayor's race, though the race is officially too close to call. But more interesting to this reporter from a Tampa-centric aspect is the voter participation. The turnout, according to the Supervisor of Elections Jerry Holland, was 36.81 percent. In Tampa last March in the race between Rose Ferlita and Bob Buckhorn, it was a paltry 22.3 percent.
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Update: Congratulations to Mr. Brown

Extreme Right-Wing Americans for Freedom

Website Attacked
NO WORRIES - Our web team is working on getting the site restored. They will get it back up soon, and off we go with more news articles to help clean up our government. Such computer attacks are a "Felony" in the USA. They hope not to get caught?