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Scarlet Vendetta is playing August 14th @ the Ritz in Ybor!
Monday, July 19, 2010
Creative Loafing Presents: Reel Terror 2010
A one-day film festival celebrating the local horror scene and the many brave souls who risk life and financial ruin in pursuit of their dreams.info
71% Of Florida Voters Want Vote On Banning Oil Drilling
On the eve of a special legislative session on oil drilling, a new poll shows Floridians overwhelmingly support being given a chance to vote on allowing oil drilling in state waters.......hereHouse Speaker Larry Cretul
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Jim Norman - Investigation About Vacation Home
Based on Norman's comments, local real estate legal expert Alan Fields said Norman's explanation that the vacation home was bought as an investment and that there are investors is "implausible."
Joe Garcia, The Reid Report Interview
I interviewed Joe Garcia, Democratic candidate for Congress in District 25, who despite facing a primary, is considered the front runner to take on Marco Rubio disciple David Rivera in November........here
2010 Florida Netroots Awards Winners
CongratulationsDoug Tudor - FLA Politics - Politifact Florida - Alan Grayson - Pinellas Dems - The Reid Report - Progressive Push - Mark Ferullo - Dan Tilson - Hands Across the Sand - Alison Berke Morano - Susan Smith - Debbie Wasserman Schultz - Bob Graham - Steve Schale - Ray Seaman - Vicky Impoco
And Our Very Own "Peter Schorsch" And His Great Blog "Saint Petersblog 2.0".
Julie Jenkins For Tampa City Council District 4
Meet and Greet!Wed July 21 6-8pm
Mangroves / SOHO Boutique - 208 S. Howard Ave. - Tampa
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Saturday, July 17, 2010
Stand Up Florida
August 8, 2010Tampa
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If you are tired of living as a "Second Class Citizen" and not having the same rights as heterosexuals, then join with us in the protest and the fight for equality.
Ecocide And Genocide In The Gulf Of Mexico
From poisons hissing and burning in the surf to burning eyes, throats and skin of children, all the way south to the Cayman Islands and north to Hammond, Louisiana, verified Gulf Coast reports indicate deterioration of a once pristine sub-tropical paradise now unsuitable for human habitat......hereWhat The Hell Are We Still Doing Here?
Jim Norman Is A Moron And He Thinks We Are Too
Hillsborough County Commissioner Jim Norman Refused to answer questions Thursday about how his wife paid for a $435,000 lakefront home in Arkansas, instead lashing out at his political opponent for raising questions about the home......here
Carolyn Riggins Of Tampa
Aunt Of Tampa Cop-KillerWhile scores of authorities scoured the city for a man wanted in killing two Tampa officers, the suspect's aunt was feeding insider information to his friends.......here
No Jail Time?
Sharon Corr First Solo Album
We know all that starting a solo carreer would be very exciting but also very scary. Sharon Corr, violonist from the irish band The Corrs just embarking in a solo career and we just learned the release date of her first album Dream of You.
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Dear Rep. Wasserman Schultz
The Cuban political dissidents were not forcibly deported and they have NOT been banished from their homeland. Please stop listening to South Florida Cuban-American hardliners who are intentionally misrepresenting the facts daily in a desperate attempt to advance their political agenda. Get the facts, madam, before you misrepresent them yourself. Your colleagues, constituents and the Cuban dissidents themselves deserve nothing less.here
SWFBUD Works With Tampa Police
This sign is on Central Avenue in Tampa and signs will be deployed around Tampa on roads that need them......here
Friday, July 16, 2010
Impact of the Oil Crisis in the Gulf on Tampa Bay Forum
Held at St. Petersburg College on July 14, 2010
Stories From The Gulf Coast
What Economic Troubles Are You Facing After The BP Disaster?Tell Your Story
Community News With "Newt"
Praise 1590 AM WRXB Saturday from 3 to 4 pm.
Tune in for informative News that you can Use for the betterment of yourself and community.
Stay Informed.
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A Scarlet T On Hillsborough Commissioner Mark Sharpe
Jeb Bush To Appear At Rand Paul Fundraiser
Tea party favorite Rand Paul is getting help from a well-known Republican later this month, when Jeb Bush will attend a fundraiser for the Kentucky Senate candidate......here
Stogie Recommends
Inception Is a 2010 science fiction action film written, produced and directed by Christopher Nolan. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio, with a supporting cast that includes Ken Watanabe, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard, Ellen Page, Cillian Murphy, Tom Hardy, Tom Berenger, Dileep Rao and Michael Caine.
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WMNF Recent Fundraising
The past few days have brought some good news to community radio station WMNF-FM (88.5), which has seen its devoted listenership respond strongly during a summertime fund drive aimed at raising $116,000......here
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Fear-Mongering NOM Is Coming To Tampa
Sunday, August 8, 2010 "Summer for Marriage: One Man, One Woman" tour across America.
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Florida Joins Lawsuit To Support Arizona Immigration Law
Florida Attorney General Bill McCollumWho is also suing the federal government over its health care changes, today announced that he was joining Michigan, seven other states and the territory of the Mariana Islands in an amicus brief supporting the Arizona immigration law.......here
Renee Roundtree, Rose Dodson and Delores Keen
The women were honored for their attempts to help Tampa Officers David Curtis and Jeffrey Kocab.
Fear and Racism in Tampa
Last week, Dontae Rashawn Morris was arrested by the Tampa Police Department, suspected of killing two Tampa police officers the week prior. For nearly a week, the Tampa PD conducted the largest manhunt in city history in an attempt to find Morris.......here
Republican Larry Cretul of Ocala
Avenge the GulfBy permanently banning BP and all oil companies from ever drilling in Florida waters. You deserve a vote on amending Florida's constitution to ban oil drilling in state waters in the upcoming election. Unfortunately, during next week's special legislative session on oil drilling, House Speaker Republican Larry Cretul of Ocala could prevent you from getting that chance.
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How Facts Backfire“In a series of studies in 2005 and 2006, researchers at the University of Michigan found that when misinformed people, particularly political partisans, were exposed to corrected facts in news stories, they rarely changed their minds. In fact, they often became even more strongly set in their beliefs. Facts, they found, were not curing misinformation. Like an underpowered antibiotic, facts could actually make misinformation even stronger.”
This Explains Why Everytime I Try To Show My Right Wing Friends The Facts, I Always Get "So"
Via.......r/ct
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
David Rivera: The Ultimate Coward
Amid ethics complaints, calls to resign as Miami GOP chair and controversy, FL-25 US House candidate David Rivera is battling another charge: repeated acts of domestic violence......here
The Creative Native
A fun, whimsical, vibrant gallery featuring originals by famous local and Florida native artists.here
A Match Made In Oscar Heaven
Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem Have Gotten MarriedCruz and Bardem are from Spain. They appeared together in the 2008 Woody Allen romantic comedy "Vicky Cristina Barcelona." Cruz won a supporting-actress Oscar for her role. Bardem won a supporting-actor Oscar for the 2007 crime thriller "No Country for Old Men."
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Congratulations
How to Smoke a Hookah
Costa Waez is founder and owner of Acropolis Greek Taverna and Cafe in Historic Ybor City, Florida. Costa, from Athens has created one of the most unique Mediterranean experiences you will find.
Jeff Greene Send Cash
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Ybor City Stogie
Maybe We Can Get The Spencerian To Stop Calling You A Recession Pimp.
The Florida Ark
The Florida Ark is that concave stretch of coast — an arc, get it? — starting at the Alabama border and then sweeping down the shore of the Gulf of Mexico all the way to Tampa, and a bit beyond. This blessed region is home to a great number of creationists.......here
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Phone Bank for Doug Tudor
Thursday, July 15, 2010 - 6:30pm 8:00pmMiracle Law Offices
1353 Oakfield Drive, Brandon
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Rick Scott: Deceitful And Heartless
The St. Petersburg Times hammers Florida gubernatorial hopeful Rick Scott today in an editorial that describes him as "deceitful" and "heartless." The editors accuse Scott of "shamelessly exploiting the tragedy of a family of a severely disabled young woman" in order to "burnish" his pro-life bona fides........here
Moving Hillsborough Forward
Is a grassroots coalition of Hillsborough County residents, neighborhoods, businesses, civic groups and community leaders determined to build a modern transportation system that will move us from last in commuting to one of America’s best.
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WMNF Needs Your Money
A couple of times year, we ask for your contributions to help keep WMNF on the air. WMNF is non-commercial community radio - we survive only due to the generosity of listeners like you.info
Find the Real Democrat
Kendrick Meek is the only real Democrat in the Florida U.S. Senate race. Charlie Crist said he's a "Jeb Bush Repbulican", Jeff Greene did not become a Democrat until 2008...and Marco Rubio, well he's clearly no Democrat.
Call The Hillsborough County Commission Today
This Thursday, July 15th, the Hillsborough County Commission will vote on a proposal to clean up our water. The vote is on a county-wide fertlizer and landscaping rule that would prevent the algae blooms that make our waterways sick. National fertilizer companies are pulling out all the stops to convince our commissioners to let them keep their right to pollute.here
Commissioner Rose Ferlita: (813) 272-5470
Commissioner Kevin White: (813) 272-5720
Commissioner Kevin Beckner: (813) 272-5730
Commissioner Mark Sharpe: (813) 272-5735
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