In a reversal, the Obama administration said Wednesday it will not pursue offshore drilling off the East Coast of the U.S. and the eastern Gulf of Mexico.
A new-car dealership opening in Florida will be the first electric-only car lot for the Sunshine State. Suncoast Electric Vehicles will open in St. Petersburg in three weeks and will sell the Wheego Whip LiFe. here
Entrap A Bunch Of Old Guys Looking For Sex On Craigslist. "Look at the people we caught. Electricians and carpenters that you trust in your home, with your family, a school teacher who teaches your children. It shows what can happen given the right atmosphere.".....Sheriff Grady Judd Mr. Judd, As Long As They Don't Bring Their Dates With Them, I Don't Have A Problem With Them Being In My Home Or Teaching My Kids. What A Person Does On Their Own Time Is None Of My Business. Real Crime Must Be Nonexistent In Polk County!
The residents in Progress Village recently celebrated the tenth anniversary of the garden and they say it helps feed over a thousand people a year. here
Testings the Water – A Citizen’s Initiative has just posted water and sand samples showing oil contamination hundreds of miles south of the Florida panhandle on Florida’s west coast. The test results show that the sand samples taken in Sarasota Florida contained 173 Parts Per Million of Oil Contamination. here
Kimbob Beef, Ham, Cheese, Tuna Or Veggie. $4.50.....At Sa Ri One Lunch Box, 8892 N. 56th Street, Temple Terrace How Much Was Your Last Value Meal? Eat Local!
Stacking The Deck In Favor Of Development Interests. He asked a prominent attorney for developers to vet prospective members of the city-county planning commission, the board that makes recommendations on land-use decisions. The attorney, Vin Marchetti, regularly appears before both the county and planning commissions on behalf of his clients. here
"It's entirely inappropriate,".....Jan Platt
"It concerns me that you have someone who is such a well-known land-use attorney making recommendations to county commissioners as to who the planning commissioners should be,"......Jan Smith
Wac Tampa spread truth around TIA exposing the body scanners and corruption of TSA, we are kicked out by police, Stand Up and Say NO National opt out day Nov 24 and anytime you fly, let the government know we will not accept this tyranny!
Fried Steak With Red Beans And Rice. Platanos And Salad $5.95.....At Parrilla Y Carbon, 8904 N 56th St, Temple Terrace How Much Was Your Last Value Meal? Eat Local!
Kenneth Young More than six months after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Florida's practice of sending juveniles to prison for the rest of their lives for non-murder crimes was unconstitutional, not a single former juvenile sentenced in such cases has found much relief.
In Crist's last Clemency Board meeting, set for Dec. 9, lawyers are asking state officials to consider the case of Kenneth Young, who is representative of a group of 116 Florida juveniles who were sentenced to spend the rest of their lives in prison for non-murder crimes. So far, that appeal has gone nowhere. here
Crist's is busy attracting national headlines for his pledge to pardon Jim Morrison, who has been dead for 39 years.
"I didn't think when I gave Kenneth Young life that it was life without parole. At this point, I'd sign a clemency petition for him to be considered for release."......J. Rogers Padgett
Florida has sentenced more juveniles to such sentences than all other states combined.
This Is Rudy’s Story Rudy Xutuc is a gardener and landscaper who worked at a nursery in Homestead. His boss started delaying his weekly salary little by little, until he finally stopped paying. When the total amount owed reached $4,800, Rudy asked for the money he earned with hard work, but the employer refused to pay. Between September 2008 until March 2010, there has been a total loss of close to $4 million in unpaid wages! here
Create Your Video Record a short video of yourself sharing a message with President Obama, urging him to stand and fight against the millionaire tax bailout. Speak from the heart and use your own words to let him know that you want the Obama you remember from 2008—a smart, tough progressive—back.
Nominated By George H.W. Bush. A 48-year-old Zephyrhills man convicted of dealing crack cocaine was sentenced Friday to life in federal prison. here Committing murder in Florida might get you a few years. Sell crack? Get life!
Lorie and Ryan Davenport set up a large blue tent outside a Best Buy store in St. Petersburg on Wednesday. They plan to camp out for more than a week hoping to be first in line. Store managers gave their blessing. here Mr. And Mrs. Davenport there is this thing Al Gore invented years ago called the Internet. You can buy all kinds of stuff, in most cases cheaper, and they bring to your door.
His Blood Alcohol level was under the legal limit of .08. There is a great difference between a person who is drunk, and a person who drinks. It seems that it is not enough to arrest drunk drivers, it is now the goal of Police to arrest anyone who drives with so much as a drink.
Charlie Daniels and the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Tampa will team up again for the sixth straight year to benefit the residents and students of The Angelus. info
"We would like to invite you to the Ybor Art Studio located at 2702 E. 7th Ave, Tampa, FL. We are an arts and events center that accommodates parties up to 250. Our no frills decor allows the client to create the environment that suits their function. For your safety our location has gated parking. We are also handicap accessible. Feel free to call us at 813.868.4879. Office hours are Monday-Saturday from 9a-5p. info
Meet Bob The Stogie has had the honor of knowing this man for over 40 years. The goodness in his heart is amazing. He is always there to help anyone in need. He works 12 hour days 7 days a week when the work is avalable. He currently rents a house with utilities, cable and internet for a homeless couple with 2 small children.
Ybor City is a jewel set in the crown of the Tampa Bay community. As a Latin ethnic neighborhood, it features a square block owned by Cuba. No kidding – a gift to Jose Marti and the Cuban people.
Blue Dog Heath Shuler 150-43 Ouch! Because of the Blue Dogs drubbing in the midterm elections, Speaker Nancy Pelosi will remain the Democratic leader in the next Congress. "The accomplishments of the last two years have been achieved without Heath's vote, And now he wants to be leader?".........Rep. James Moran Congratulations Speaker Nancy Pelosi
The Columbia Restaurant In Ybor City Where else can you actually take a tour with someone who has lived almost half of that history...in the same historic building? Joe Roman started working at the Columbia in Ybor in 1954 and is currently The Columbia’s "Ambassador". here
No, Just Kidding Has anyone ever notice that the top 11 countries in the world are somewhat Semi-Socialist. They take care of their people first and are not going around the world attacking other countries. ________________________________________ This2010 reportis the first to calculate an Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index, which factors in inequalities in the three basic dimensions of human development (income, life expectancy, and education). 1. Norway 2. Australia 3. Sweden 4. Netherlands 5. Germany 6. Switzerland 7. Ireland 8. Canada 9. Iceland 10. Denmark 11. Finland 12. United States
“As the loyal opposition, we’ve got to be a voice for the voiceless, As a black woman…I’m ready for a fight every day because…Just to exist, everything’s a fight. It’s a way of life. It’s not a problem because we know how to take it even in the worst of times.”.....Sen. Arthenia Joyner
Ms. Joyner I Respect Your Opinion On This, But This Is No Longer About Race, It's About Class. We Are All Black People Now.
China already has thousands of miles of railroads — including the world's longest network of high-speed rail, which is 4,000 miles long. That total is set to double within two years, giving China more high-speed rail tracks than the rest of the world put together. info Those Pesky Commies Sure Know How To Do Things Right! "Imagine Washington DC to Orlando in four hours. Just think what we could do in Florida. It'd be a whole new state.".......Benjamin Kirby
Observe The Illegal Invasion Of Afghanistan And Iraq Call to Bring em Home! Saturday, November 20, 2010, 12 - 2 PM Corner of Dale Mabry and Gandy, Tampa
Scientists Dirk Schulze-Makuch and Paul Davies are suggesting that colonization of the red planet could happen faster and more economically if astronauts behaved like the first settlers to come to North America — not expecting to go home. here Stogie Wants NASA To Know That He Is Ready To Go.
George Bush Jr. comes to Florida to promote his new book , "Decision Points",memoirs, we are change tampa confront him on 9/11,torture and him being a war criminal. We are assaulted by police and are followed and confronted by secret service for speaking truth.
Bidding To Build High Speed Rail From Tampa To Orlando British billionaire Richard Branson, whose trendy airline Virgin Atlantic glamorized air travel, has entered the bidding to build the high speed rail line linking Orlando and Tampa. here
Tampa is a Gulf Coast Bay city in the U.S. state of Florida. It serves as the county seat for Hillsborough County. Tampa is located on the west coast of Florida.
Pho Soup With Rice Noodles, Fresh Basil, Bean Sprouts And Lime $6.50.....At Trang Viet Cuisine, 1524 E Fowler Ave, Tampa How Much Was Your Last Value Meal? Eat Local!