In Tampa
Monday, December 21, 2009
National Homeless Persons' Memorial Day
The Hillsborough County Homeless Coalition Has tallied 48 people who have been identified as homeless in the county who died from being hit by cars, beatings, drowning in local waterways, cancer, untreated medical conditions and suicide.......here
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Todd Schnitt: Deep Fried Turkey
I wonder if Schnitt, who generally gets his talking points daily from the Drudge Report, will blame Nancy Pelosi or Harry Reid for this event, as most of the country’s problems are because of them, in his world.here
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Thanks Commissioners Kevin Beckner, Rose Ferlita and Kevin White
I believe these three Commissioner truly recognize the value of diversity in our community and I look forward to the day when a majority of Hillsborough County Commissioners
respects everyone who lives, works, shops, visits or goes to school in Hillsborough County.......here
Stogie Recommends
The film stars Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, and Abigail Breslin as survivors of a zombie apocalypse.
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Youth For Human Rights Tampa Bay
Leads International WalkYouth for Human Rights walked to “Embrace Diversity…End Discrimination” on December 10th 2009, the 61st Anniversary of the adoption of The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) also known as the United Nations Human Rights Day.......here
Democracy Now! Needs You
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Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Howard Dean: Scrap Senate Health Reform Bill
The Senate health care bill in its current form should be scrapped, former Democratic leader Howard Dean said in a radio interview.......here
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Meat LoafYellow Rice And Veggies
$5.95......At Airport Variety Store, 4600 Roosevelt Blvd, Clearwater
Eat Local!
CREDO Mobile
MAKE THE SWITCHWhat do Living Liberally, FireDogLake, Democracy for America, Open Left, and
Democrats.com all have in common?
We're all supporting CREDO.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Manage Cone Ranch
The Hillsborough County Water Resource Services Department, which controls the property, is denying public access........here"You don't even know the value and the issues with the land unless you are monitoring its health and the animal and plant species on it,"....Lorraine Margeson
"If ELAPP owns it, we can have public access, which is not allowed now,"....Mariella Smith
Monday, December 14, 2009
The Kendrick Meek For Florida
Campaign is looking for spring interns with an interest in politics and fundraising to join the campaign.......here
SEN. DAN GELBER IN YBOR CITY
FLORIDA’S NEXT ATTORNEY GENERALTUESDAY, DECEMBER 15TH
5:00 PM AT BERNINI OF YBOR 1702 E 7TH AVE
HON. BETTY CASTOR, PAM IORIO, JIM DAVIS, ARTHENIA JOYNER AND BETTY REED WILL BE THERE.
FOR QUESTIONS OR TO RSVP CONTACT: ASHLEY AT ASHLEY@DANGELBER.COM 786-390-3507
Derrick Brooks For Florida Senate
Derrick Brooks earned a reputation as a dominant linebacker and fearsome tackler for the Buccaneers. But could he bring down a Republican opponent in a state Senate race?........here
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Florida The Launch Pad For High-Speed Rail
This week, Florida lawmakers approved a three-phase plan to introduce a high-speed rail network to the Sunshine State. The plan, partially contingent on federal stimulus dollars, would begin the planning and construction of statewide service, starting in the Tampa-Orlando-Miami corridor.......here
The Dumbing Down Of America Continues
The Nielsen Company released its annual list of top media products for 2009. Just three scripted series cracked the top 10 shows of the year, with the rest divided between sports and editions of American Idol or Dancing With the Stars.......here
Welcome To Tampa
Expect DelaysI Don't Want Car Payments, Insurance Payments, Fuel Bill, Repair Bills, Taxes, Tolls.
Stogie Wants Trains, Busses And Bicycle Paths!
What Stogie Had For Lunch
BacalaoWith Rice And Green Beans
$5.99........At Rosa's, On MLK West Of Lois In Tampa
How Much Was Your Last Value Meal?
Eat Local!
Russ Patterson For Florida State House District 60
I want to be your next State Representative because the residents of District 60 deserve better government than they've gotten. We can do better, and with your help we will do better. I'm "Russ for US!" and I need your vote".......Russ Patterson
Friday, December 11, 2009
Local Hero Mariela Smith
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Thanks, Bill & Melinda Gates
The Hillsborough Education Foundation will host a rally on Thursday to recognize the $100-million grant the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
is giving to Hillsborough County Public Schools. The rally is scheduled to run from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Jefferson High School at 4401 Cypress Street........here
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Ruth's List Makes Tampa Bay Area A Priority
Ruth's List, a group with a mission to get Democratic, pro-choice women elected in Florida, has set its sights on the Tampa Bay area.........here
Osceola High School Teacher John Stewart
Community members and activists get together each year to sing Christmas favorites to the city's homeless, and students from Osceola High School have been caroling right beside them. The annual "Still No Room at the Inn"
homeless stroll, which took place Friday, is just one act of goodwill for Osceola students,
who are encouraged by English teacher
John Stewart to share in one of his passions: serving others.......here
Monday, December 7, 2009
Hundreds of Farm Workers Protest Publix
Cries for justice and better working conditions for Florida's tomato workers came from more than 500 protesters Sunday during a two-mile march through Lakeland in a demonstration against Publix Super Markets Inc.......here
Maxwell: It Was No Isolated Tragedy!
On Nov. 28, the Hillsborough County, Sheriff's Office called Dover-based Bingham On Site Sewers Inc. to the Silver Lane Mobile Home Park in Valrico. Luis Martinez, 2, had been missing almost 24 hours. A few volunteer searchers had discovered an 11-by-13-inch opening in the ground the night before. That opening was where the cap to the underground septic tank should have been.......here
Friday, December 4, 2009
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