Thursday, July 30, 2015
Walker’s Philadelphia cheesesteak mockery
Several Philly tourists not amused with Scott Walker crashing their lunch. Overheard: “Stand in line with the rest of us.” “Who is that?” — Jenna Johnson (@wpjenna) July 28, 2015 This is silly but sometimes you just gotta stop, smell the roses, and indulge in some mockery of Scott Walker’s cheesesteak choices. It’s the standard more »
Walker’s Philadelphia cheesesteak mockery
Several Philly tourists not amused with Scott Walker crashing their lunch. Overheard: “Stand in line with the rest of us.” “Who is that?” — Jenna Johnson (@wpjenna) July 28, 2015 This is silly but sometimes you just gotta stop, smell the roses, and indulge in some mockery of Scott Walker’s cheesesteak choices. It’s the standard more »
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
Obit: Goodbye Crusty Old Friend Dr. James Jude. By Geniusofdespair
I call him crusty but he would call me the same. I remember the day he told off George Burgess in his office when he was County Manager. Jim always told it like he saw it. Jim was so caring, so smart. I am honored to have known him. The passing of Jim Jude is a loss for us all in Miami Dade County and apparently all those who were saved by CPR:
Before Jude’s brainstorm, which led to hundreds of scientific articles and two of his books, including Fundamentals of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, patients were out of luck until they reached a hospital. There, before CPR, doctors had to slit the chest to manually massage the heart to try and get it beating again
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| James Jude on left. |
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| Lifetime Achievement Award given to Sallye and Jim Jude. His wife Sallye was the founding President of the League. |
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| Jim Lived in the 'Java House' in Coral Gables on a canal. The home was named for the theme of the murals on the dining hall's walls. They held many fundraisers at their home. |
Developer to build self-storage facility near Aventura
American’s Capital Partners plans to build a 120,000-square-foot self storage facility near Aventura.
The Got Room facility should break ground in late fall 2015. It would have 975 climate-controlled storage units and two loading docks. It acquired the 36,600-square-foot site at 2645 N.E. 186th Terrace for $2 million in February. Miami-based City National Bank of Florida is financing the project.
"The central location of this property at the intersection of Miami Gardens Drive and West Dixie…
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
WI Supreme Court “went well beyond what any court has ever held in opening the floodgates to secret money in politics”
Brendan Fischer of PRWatch was recently interviewed by Janine Jackson of Fair.org. A couple of exerpts: JJ: Well, it sounds as though the charge was that Walker actively sought to skirt finance laws and that the ruling is: Yes, he did, but it’s OK? I mean, help us to understand exactly what happened here. BF: That’s about right. more »
Rhino Doughnuts & Coffee considers expansion after Sunrise opening
Rhino Doughnuts & Coffee Owner and Chef Davin Tran is eyeing Key West for the brand's next expansion now that its newest storefront is open in Sunrise — a change of plans from its original development goals announced last year.
The new 2,000-square-foot location at 8085 W. Oakland Park Blvd. in Sunrise is the chain's third store, combined with a "doughnut factory" from which all the area stores will receive its dough supply. The factory, which had its soft opening Sunday, will be open for customers… 
Monday, July 27, 2015
Republican presidential candidates cluster accounts at bank with only 1 branch in McLean, Virginia
Hmmmmm. From Bloomberg: “According to the most recent Federal Election Commission filings, Chain Bridge is the sole bank serving Jeb Bush’s presidential campaign, which reported raising $11.4 million as of June 30, and his allied super-PAC, Right to Rise, which says it’s raised $103 million so far. Donald Trump’s campaign banks at Chain Bridge, and it’s more »
The List: Title Companies
A Boca Raton company ranked first on the South Florida Business Journal’s list of title companies.
The company earned the top spot based on its $50 million in 2014 South Florida title premiums.
To see who topped the list, click through the photo gallery included with this post.
The complete title companies list includes stats on closings, offices and employees.
We are currently surveying for women-owned businesses, Hispanic-owned businesses and convention and meeting sites lists.
Sunday, July 26, 2015
Trump nails Walker on crumbling roads, deficit, underfunded education, Common Core flip-flops
Times are strange when you’re pleased to hear from Donald Trump, eh? What’s really wild is not only do I enjoy hearing Trump slam Walker, I have to admit that Trump is essentially telling the truth about the state of affairs in Wisconsin and about Walker’s flip-flops on Common Core. Donald Trump says he wasn’t more »
Wisconsinite dissents in chalk: “WEASEL WHORE HOUSE”
The dissent: The chalker, who prefers to remain anonymous, gave me permission to upload this photo here. If you have questions about the use of the word “whore” in Wisconsin see this. You just finished reading Wisconsinite dissents in chalk: "WEASEL WHORE HOUSE"! Consider leaving a comment!Visit bluecheddar.net for more news and opinion. You can more »
Saturday, July 25, 2015
“Scott Walker is not Joe McCarthy, but his technique is similar”
This is a bit from an opinion piece by Dana Milbank in the Washington Post: “Scott Walker is not Joe McCarthy, but his technique is similar: He suggests that the nation’s ills can be cured by fighting labor unions (foremost among the “big government special interests” hurting America), even though unions represent just 11 percent more »
Friday, July 24, 2015
Developer plans 280 apartments in south Miami-Dade
A local developer wants to build 280 apartments in the Naranja area of southern Miami-Dade County.
Deering Grove would be located on the 9.3-acre site at the southwest corner of Southwest 256th Street and Southwest 137th Avenue, according to an application filed with Miami-Dade County on July 13. Village at Tuscany LLC, an affiliate of Miami-based AHS Development, acquired the property for $2 million in 2014.
AHS Development is managed by Ernesto Lopes and owned by Rubens Menin.
The project would… 
Carnival to expand fleet in China, build second cruise terminal in Barcelona
Carnival Corp. & plc announced Thursday that it signed an agreement to invest 30 million euros, or $32.9 million, to build its second private cruise terminal at the Port of Barcelona, and has plans to add two ships to its China fleet by 2016.
By next year, the cruise company (NYSE: CCL) will have a total of six ships in China, increasing its total capacity there by about 58 percent. Once the two ships are added — one each from Carnival Corp.'s Costa and Princess brands — the corporation projects… 
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
One of the shady recipients of Walker’s WEDC welfare faces criminal investigation (finally)
As blogger lufthase puts it, “If WEDC had done a simple search on Green Box chairman Ronald Van Den Heuvel before making this loan, they’d have found at least 8 six-figure judgements from 2008 to 2011 against him or the many, many companies he has registered at the same address as Green Box.” Basically, Scott more »
Netjet heads to Cuba ... by gimleteye
Most of Miami is chomping on the bit of news that embassies in Havana and Washington are about to open, but hardliners against Obama's policy change to Cuba are already fading away faster than climate change deniers.
I met a Netjet subcontractor who is about to relocate to Cuba, to help prepare infrastructure for fixed based operators and the opening of hundreds of airfields.
I met a Netjet subcontractor who is about to relocate to Cuba, to help prepare infrastructure for fixed based operators and the opening of hundreds of airfields.
Which is the Best Tennis Store in Los Angeles, CA?
Tennis players in Los Angeles are passionate about their sport, and no better is that passion reflected than in the local tennis shops run by personable and knowledgeable staff. Sure, you could order your gear and apparel online or find it at a department store, but why not stop by a locally owned tennis store in Los Angeles to support neighborhood businesses that have been serving players in the area for decades?
Which is the best tennis store in Los Angeles? We think all of the following shops are pretty great, so you’ll have to check them out and decide for yourself.
Westwood Sporting Goods
1065 Gayley Ave
Photo by Angie Wang/Daily Bruin
This 81-year-old shop has been stringing rackets for the UCLA tennis team for decades, but that isn’t its only claim to fame, according to a Daily Bruin article by Tarini Kumar. Westwood Village’s historic store can count tennis legends Serena Williams and Boris Becker among its customers, and Arthur Ashe as one of its former employees. Stop by to get your stick strung and look at some of the shop’s many treasures, like rackets that have seen grand slam action and autographed memorabilia.
The Racket Doctor, Inc.
3214 Glendale Blvd
Photo via The Racket Doctor, Inc. on Facebook.com
Named LA’s “Best Tennis Shop” by Los Angeles Magazine, this Atwater store has been around since 1970. The Racket Doctor has a rich history, beginning with owner Randy Kramer’s introduction to tennis at age 14, when he started picking up balls for a local instructor in exchange for lessons. To this day, the shop prides itself on offering some of the lowest prices in the Los Angeles area as well as while-you-wait stringing services.
BusterPro
11740 San Vicente Blvd
photo via BusterPro Tennis on Facebook.com
This Brentwood tennis shop has only been around for five years, but owners Buster and Amy McCoy have been passionately involved in the Los Angeles tennis community for more than a decade. Buster is a pro at Riviera Country Club and active in the Reach Out Foundation, which provides tennis training to disadvantaged children in Los Angeles. Pay a visit to BusterPro or purchase a gift certificate online for the tennis fanatic in your life.
Tennis Ace
12544 Ventura Blvd (Studio City)
photo via Tennis Ace on Google Maps
Former professional tennis player Bruce Man-Son-Hing and his family welcome customers into their small Studio City shop with exceptional customer service, reasonable prices and quick service. Established in 1996, this local store was named among the “Best Athletic Shoe Shops” by Los Angeles Magazine. Come to Tennis Ace for your racket stringing and re-gripping needs as well as tennis apparel and gear from brands like Fila, Yonex and Volkl.
Net Results
23564 Calabasas Road (Calabasas)
photo by Parsa Abtahi/Yelp
From tennis gear to racket stringing, Net Results has it all for tennis enthusiasts in Calabasas. Customers praise owner Parsa Abtahi for his knowledge of tennis and say that he will help you find the racket or shoe right for you. Expect fast and high quality racket stringing as well as a wide range of products and brands when you step into this local shop.
Check out the tennis store in Los Angeles that is closest to you or visit all of these locations to support local businesses and the LA tennis community!
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Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Inspectors temporarily shut down 7 South Florida eateries for failed inspections
Health inspectors temporarily closed down seven South Florida eateries for failed health inspections last week, according to a report from the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation released Tuesday:
Cathay Chinese Restaurant at 13772 S.W. 152 St. in Miami was ordered to close July 13. Inspectors cited the restaurant for 25 code violations, including four critical issues. They found more than 60 roaches crawling in the kitchen area. The restaurant reopened the next day after passing… 
Round-up of Wisco news: Walker puzzled by gayness, Walker v. G.A.B., 20 wk. abortion ban, MORE
These seem like the key WI political stories from the last 3 or 4 days. If I missed something, please do leave it in a comment. WALKER AND GAYNESS This is how conservative blog NewsMax frames it: Gay marriage opponent and Republican presidential candidate Scott Walker said in a CNN interview broadcast on Sunday he more »
Monday, July 20, 2015
“Governor Walker, why are you trying to break my family apart?” – Leslie Flores
Because a new poll shows that Donald Trump polls nationally at 24% among Republican registered voters while Walker polls 13% I have to admit that I have no idea whether Walker’s comments to this family have an impact positive or negative within the Republican Party base. This guy’s tweet sums up their bigoted wingnuttery: "Obama's more »
Sunday, July 19, 2015
Iowa is smelling the BS around Walker’s Kohls speech
Iowans are learning that Scott Walker doled out over $68 million to Kohls. It’s undermining his “brown bag government” schtick. Excellent! If they keep pulling at loose threads on his stories they’re going to turn up tales of unaccountable millions in corporate welfare he gave out through WEDC. Des Moines Register has the story: Some more »
Friday, July 17, 2015
Looks like my governor is cruisin’ through Iowa in a big gay RV
I sent this to George Takei Dear George: This is a photo of Scott Walker’s new RV. I must say, all I can see is an equal sign with those two red bars on the right. And when I see a red equal sign I am reminded of the red equal sign which you encouraged more »
Thursday, July 16, 2015
Chiquita Brands bringing jobs and new division to Fort Lauderdale
Chiquita Brands International Inc. (NYSE: CQB) is moving the headquarters of its banana division to Fort Lauderdale and its Fresh Express division to the Orlando area.
The move brings about 200 jobs to Florida, which will be split between the two locations. It puts the company closer to one of its largest customers, Walt Disney World, as well as shipping lanes via Port Everglades.
Chiquita had previously announced that it would leave Charlotte, N.C., upsetting a community that had lobbied hard… 
Appeal of John Doe decision to SCOTUS unlikely according to Hasen
This is from Hasen’s “Analysis of Wisconsin John Doe Ruling: Bad News for Campaign Finance Laws” U.S. Supreme Court review? The dissent notes that under the U.S. Supreme Court’s Caperton decision, the failure to recuse in this case could be a due process violation. At least theoretically, that’s an issue which could go to the more »
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Campaigns: Carlos Gimenez's PAC and Wayne Rosen Gives Heavily To Barbara Jordan and Dennis Moss. By Geniusofdespair
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| Let's Look at Carlos Gimenez's Campaign Expense Again for his PAC MIAMI DADE RESIDENTS FIRST |
Now we know how Gimenez plans to eliminate homelessness in downtown Miami: invite the slumlords of New York to buy up properties that can warehouse the downtrodden. His PAC took a $20,000 check from a New York family run business that specializes in exploiting government programs to house the homeless. That should grease the wheels for the New Yorkers to bring their brand of caring for the homeless to Miami. And Gimenez will be at the airport to greet them. He probably has Osterholdt looking for run down apartment complexes that will fit their slimy business model. How does a PAC spend over $1,000 for a night at a $180 a room hotel? Was there a delegation traveling with the Mayor? Or, did they treat themselves to the Champagne Room? This is a some sick stuff. Why worry about poop on the streets when the mayor is putting out the welcome mat for some real pieces of shit?Now I am wondering what that multiple hour long homeless meeting WAS REALLY ABOUT. Apparently the Mayor has been in touch with these New York
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| County Commissioner Barbara Jordan's Campaign Report |
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| Commissioner Dennis Moss's Campaign Report |
Plenty of money in both Miami Dade County Campaign Reports from Wayne Rosen Developer and (who seems to be Homestead's OVERLORD). Land Baron, Shores etc. is Wayne Rosen as well. County Commissioner Dennis Moss also got a windful of Marlin's Money. Look at addresses as well as names.
Monday, July 13, 2015
David Beckham Is a Flawless Human at Wimbledon
David Beckham, flawless human being, effortlessly caught a ball when it ricocheted off a wall into the stands during a doubles match at Wimbledon. Naturally, he looked positively picturesque while doing so, unlike the rest of us mere morals who would have cowered in fear at the sight of an object flying toward our face. Then, he casually tossed the ball back to the players as if his throwing arm weren’t hindered by the heavy fabric of a $3,000 suit.
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President Obama: Take On The Nation's Utilities And Climate Change ... by gimleteye
On climate change adaptation, the hour is very late. It was only seven years ago that the mainstream press began reporting on the likelihood that warming temperatures at the arctic extremes could begin releasing vast quantities of methane gas into the atmosphere, potentially doubling in a fast period of time the amount of global warming gases already overloading the atmosphere. With a summer that has produced astoundingly high temperatures and forest fires in arctic north, that hypothesis is coming to pass.
It is no surprise that climate scientists, as a result of data pouring in, are beginning to publicly express what they privately experience: despair.
So what is the single, effective step that President Obama could take on climate change?
Obama has already inveighed in language approaching that of Pope Francis about the risks and moral imperative to recognize climate change as an existential threat. The response by the Republican Congress is to propose legislation prohibiting federal scientists, the Pentagon, and US military from talking about climate change.
President Obama has issued an executive order -- also challenged by Republicans -- to press operating changes on industries to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. It is not enough. Not enough by far.
President Obama must step up to the bully pulpit and demand a fundamental rearrangement of the nation's utilities. Climate change is not waiting for Americans to take incremental steps toward change.
This will be hard because a lot of political capital exchanged between the nation's utilities and the president on his way to the White House. However President Obama does consult the foremost experts on climate change. He reads threat summaries from the military and understand the terrible outcomes for his children's generation and beyond because of global warming.
Unless he takes on the utilities, President Obama will be remembered for not doing enough.
In his ascent to the bully pulpit on this point the president should take energy from states he won in his campaigns. States like Florida have gone backwards on climate change adaptation because of a gerrymandered Republican majority in the state legislature and an intransigent governor, Rick Scott.
Florida Power and Light, for example; a wealthy, stubborn economic elite obstructing consumer adoption of solar energy. In Florida, citizens have been forced to mount a statewide ballot referendum, Floridians for Solar Choice, to compel the legislature to open up consumer availability of solar energy; an incomplete avenue of incentives shuttered by Republicans in the last legislative session.
Some of us blinked our eyes at the recent Fourth of July news that a young Maine man -- to amuse his friends -- lit a firework mortar on his head and killed himself instantly. You want to shake the nearest teenager and ask, how stupid can one be? But isn't that what adults are doing with the politics of climate change and our failure to act? Our willingness to let utilities determine our future course of action based on past financial performance is like lighting a firework mortar on the top of our collective head.
President Obama: take on the nation's utilities now.
There is a reason that solar panels are not on every unused industrial park warehouse in the Sunshine State, like the ones you see when you fly into Miami International Airport. Florida Power and Light is blocking solar energy owned, maintained and transacted by private entities.
Please Mr. President, you have run your final election. Whether it knows it or not, civilization is running for survival. This is the moment to make clear that how our nation produces and consumes electricity and transports goods and services has never been and will never be an affair of the "free market" and less so now, than ever, given the threats. In delivering this message you will have no help from the GOP but you must speak to the American people: this is your last chance as president to define how you will be remembered by every child you kiss and hug for the rest of your life.
Get on the bully pulpit. Take on the nation's utilities.
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| Current fire map, 7/11/2015, at the Alaska Interagency Coordination Center |
It is no surprise that climate scientists, as a result of data pouring in, are beginning to publicly express what they privately experience: despair.
So what is the single, effective step that President Obama could take on climate change?
Obama has already inveighed in language approaching that of Pope Francis about the risks and moral imperative to recognize climate change as an existential threat. The response by the Republican Congress is to propose legislation prohibiting federal scientists, the Pentagon, and US military from talking about climate change.
President Obama has issued an executive order -- also challenged by Republicans -- to press operating changes on industries to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. It is not enough. Not enough by far.
President Obama must step up to the bully pulpit and demand a fundamental rearrangement of the nation's utilities. Climate change is not waiting for Americans to take incremental steps toward change.
This will be hard because a lot of political capital exchanged between the nation's utilities and the president on his way to the White House. However President Obama does consult the foremost experts on climate change. He reads threat summaries from the military and understand the terrible outcomes for his children's generation and beyond because of global warming.
Unless he takes on the utilities, President Obama will be remembered for not doing enough.
In his ascent to the bully pulpit on this point the president should take energy from states he won in his campaigns. States like Florida have gone backwards on climate change adaptation because of a gerrymandered Republican majority in the state legislature and an intransigent governor, Rick Scott.
Florida Power and Light, for example; a wealthy, stubborn economic elite obstructing consumer adoption of solar energy. In Florida, citizens have been forced to mount a statewide ballot referendum, Floridians for Solar Choice, to compel the legislature to open up consumer availability of solar energy; an incomplete avenue of incentives shuttered by Republicans in the last legislative session.
Some of us blinked our eyes at the recent Fourth of July news that a young Maine man -- to amuse his friends -- lit a firework mortar on his head and killed himself instantly. You want to shake the nearest teenager and ask, how stupid can one be? But isn't that what adults are doing with the politics of climate change and our failure to act? Our willingness to let utilities determine our future course of action based on past financial performance is like lighting a firework mortar on the top of our collective head.
President Obama: take on the nation's utilities now.
There is a reason that solar panels are not on every unused industrial park warehouse in the Sunshine State, like the ones you see when you fly into Miami International Airport. Florida Power and Light is blocking solar energy owned, maintained and transacted by private entities.
Please Mr. President, you have run your final election. Whether it knows it or not, civilization is running for survival. This is the moment to make clear that how our nation produces and consumes electricity and transports goods and services has never been and will never be an affair of the "free market" and less so now, than ever, given the threats. In delivering this message you will have no help from the GOP but you must speak to the American people: this is your last chance as president to define how you will be remembered by every child you kiss and hug for the rest of your life.
Get on the bully pulpit. Take on the nation's utilities.
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