"Occupy Tampa affirms support for our brothers and sisters in law enforcement, who, as public sector workers, are a part of the 99% of the population that is not controlling most of the country’s wealth. We understand the police have orders to follow from the politically motivated city administration and that to disobey those orders could result in their termination with the force." Occupy Tampa
The ongoing and fervent assault on the working families of America must come to an end. Occupy Tampa stands committed to continuing the dialogue that the Occupy Movement has brought to the consciousness during this American Autumn.
Zach Wahls, a 19-year-old University of Iowa student spoke about the strength of his family during a public forum on House Joint Resolution 6 in the Iowa House of Representatives. Wahls has two mothers, and came to oppose House Joint Resolution 6 which would end civil unions in Iowa.
It’s the Rodney Dangerfield of the Occupy Wall Street protests — Occupy Miami, which has been on site at city hall for more than a month now, can’t get no respect. here
Cranksgiving Bike Ride, sort of a race, but we rode bike across Tampa stopping of at 7 mark locations to buy non-perishable food items, then we carried the food items to the finish where all of the participants gathered for the last ride to the Metropolitan Food Bank to drop off the food items. Then we Treked back to Ybor City for some free PBRs at the Bricks.
I Support the Aims of the Occupy Movement “The widening income gap between the rich and the poor in this country” is of grave concern to him. “If something is going to change in this country, it may come from this movement.”.....John Bennett
Fried Chicken With Mashed Potatoes and Baked Beans. $6.19 At Maryland Fried Chicken, 315 N Alexander St, Plant City. How Much Was Your Last Value Meal? Eat Local!
Herman Cain criticizes the nation's "foggy foreign policy," but he's not so clear when it comes to talking about Cuba while he stumped in Little Havana.
The Arts & Culture Workgroup is hosting a benefit at Czar for the Occupy Tampa Movement. Come bid for your favorite artwork at our silent auction on November 19, 2011. We have local music, artists, and guest speakers volunteering their time and creativity to end Corporate Greed and Corruption.
Doors open at 8PM. $10 at Door. 1420 E 7th Ave Ybor City info
Sat., Nov. 19, top teams from all over US compete at 9th annual Plant City Pig Jam State BBQ Championship. KCBS-sanctioned event, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Randy L. Larson Softball Four-Plex, 1500 S. Park Rd., Plant City, FL. Admission is free; parking is $5 per vehicle. About 70 team will compete and the rest of get to eat incredible BBQ ribs, pork, brisket and chicken. Also, sno-cones, lemonade and beer.
Which of the richest 1% are using their wealth and power to keep down the other 99%? Give us names and the reasons behind them; we'll take the best ones and invite you to vote on which ones we'll expose through videos.
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HDNet's television series "Drinking Made Easy" features host Zane Lamprey and his drinking buddy Steve McKenna as they travel the US in search of the local drinks and drinking customs that have contributed to the birth, growth and distinction of our great country.
The Columbia Restaurant of Ybor City welcomed Zane Lamprey and the show's crew as fifth generation family member Andrea Gonzmart demonstrates how to make one of The Columbia's signature drinks, "Bloody Gazpacho."