Congratulations to Mount Dora High School and USF alumnus Solomon Jones - he was drafted in the second round of the NBA draft by the Atlanta Hawks.
Solomon Jones was the 33rd overall pick, making him the highest-drafted player in USF history, and first one since Curtis Kitchen in 1986. He’ll join undrafted Chucky Atkins as the only current USF grads in the NBA.
From the press release:
More than 7,000 veterans and their spouses attended The New York Times’ inaugural “Salute Our Heroes” career expo in New York City last year. The enthusiastic response of both employers and veterans prompted The New York Times Job Market to expand its successful program to Boston, Chicago, New York and - yup -Tampa, in 2006.
SALUTE OUR HEROES: Veterans Career Expo & Job Fair is a job fair to help former servicemen and women and spouses of active-duty military personnel find jobs. The expo will feature workshops that cover career counseling, resume-writing, interviewing, transitioning to civilian life and more.
The event is sponsored by: The New York Times Job Market, in partnership with the American Legion, USO, Hire Vets First, the Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, and others.
Here’s the info you need for Tampa’s expo:
For more information and to register, visit http://www.nytimes.com/saluteourheroes/
80 years ago…
June 28, 1926 – “Financial Wizard” Charles Ponzi is arrested in New Orleans. Ponzi, whose name is now synonymous with fraudulent investment deals, arrived in New Orleans aboard a steamer from Tampa, where he claimed to have worked as a waiter since February. Ponzi had actually fled to Florida, having jumped bail just prior to entering prison in Boston, to take part in the Florida Land Boom.
Courtesy of the Tampa Bay History Center.
Filler post:
A quick list of rumors/assumptions/thoughts about our wonderful home:
75 years ago…
June 27, 1931 – A state charter to open a track to hold horse races is granted to a group of local investors. The Gulf Coast Racing Association planned to build the track on the north side of Gandy Boulevard between Manhattan Avenue and Vera Avenue (now Dale Mabry Highway). The track was never constructed and a shopping center currently occupies the proposed track site.
Courtesy of the Tampa Bay History Center.
This weekend I decided that I’d had enough of simply entertaining myself through food, so Friday night the wife and I headed out to the Brass Mug.
The Brass Mug is a consummate dive bar on Fowler Av. You might know them as the place that advertises “Metal Karaoke” on Tuesdays. That’s right, metal karaoke. Apparently you can even bring your own CD’s and just sing along. Rad.
But on Friday, we got to see a trio of local bands: The Pale Horse, Ghost Town Gridlock and Farewell to Finley. I’ve never actually heard of any of them before, but I’m not from here and they’re local bands. Needless to say, we had a good time, met some great people and rocked out.
Although a fun time was had by all, we were incredibly offended by the moron with the “I Shot Martin Luther King” t-shirt. I will save futher opining on that particular subject, as it wouldn’t be fit to post. You can fill in the blanks for me.
Linda Saul Sena, who told us she wants Kiley Gardens restored to its past glory, now wants green space at the Tampa Convention Center.
Did I say at? I meant on. Saul Sena wants green space on the roof of the Tampa Convention Center.
I can’t wait for that first 2×4-supported palmetto tree to be planted.
We kid! Actually green roofs can be both visually and environmentally appealing. They’re a growing trend in other cities; learn more about them at Green Roofs for Healthy Cities.
Found via the Tampa Bay Business Journal:
Coast to Coast convenience stores has installed a biometric payment system at its store on the corner of Florida and Bearss avenues in Tampa. The system, developed by the Pay By Touch company, allows customers to make purchases with a scan of their fingerprint.
You can sign up at the store, or online at BioPay. They claim to be the first in Florida to use this system.
“Coast to Coast’s unique convenience center concept, located at the corner of Florida and Bearss Avenue, is a great fit for incorporating biometric payments, and we are excited to be the first Tampa retailer to give our customers the convenience and security of paying with the touch of a finger,” said Amer Hawatmeh, president of Coast to Coast. “The system debits a shopper’s checking account just like writing a check or using a debit card, but without having to hassle with wallets, cards, PINs, paper or checks. Because account numbers are not exposed, the technology is helping us provide our customers with faster checkouts and more secure transactions.”
As an introductory offer, customers who enroll to use the BioPay-branded service at Coast to Coast will receive a free car wash with their gas purchase. After the first time, consumers will receive free chips and a fountain drink with a deli meal purchase.
It seems to me that this technology would come in handy at Adventure Island where you have few pockets. Or better yet, how about Paradise Lakes, Caliente and Lake Como, where there are no pockets!
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