eres o te haces. Tonta
Monday, February 8, 2010
LEC Promotion
The LEC hosted a Superbowl party yesterday. The Times is reporting that 400 people showed up, but judging from last year's event, I think they're overestimating it. Check out the video from last year.
Vamos
As I left the city limits, I thought I'd see a plethora of "creative" campaign signs littering the landscape from here to South Highway 77. I was wrong.
The only one I thought was different was this green one (pictured) with a cyclist on it somewhere in Falfurrias. I take it the candidate is a cyclist. And he needs the picture to drive the "Vamos con Ramos" point across.
They Make It Easy For Me
The LMT conducted interviews for all those who are seeking local elected office. Their Election Guide is supposed to help us make more informed decisions. Maybe.
In the race for Justice of the Peace Pct.2, two candidates decided not to take part in the interview process: Santos Benavides, and Victor M. Schunior. They did not respond to the Times' three-question questionnaire. Whether these two have decided to throw in the towel early, or partake in some sort of unorthodox campaign strategy, is unknown.
That leaves Ramiro Veliz Jr. (wearing cowboy hat in Election Guide picture); Daniel Dominguez III; and Ricardo Urdiales. I'm not a fan of the cowboy hat, so my pick is down to two gentlemen. This is going to be easy.
In the District Clerk race, Ms. Sylvia Palumbo did not provide her age. Strike!!!
In the race for Justice of the Peace Pct.2, two candidates decided not to take part in the interview process: Santos Benavides, and Victor M. Schunior. They did not respond to the Times' three-question questionnaire. Whether these two have decided to throw in the towel early, or partake in some sort of unorthodox campaign strategy, is unknown.
That leaves Ramiro Veliz Jr. (wearing cowboy hat in Election Guide picture); Daniel Dominguez III; and Ricardo Urdiales. I'm not a fan of the cowboy hat, so my pick is down to two gentlemen. This is going to be easy.
In the District Clerk race, Ms. Sylvia Palumbo did not provide her age. Strike!!!
Deep Thought
In 2012, Sarah Palin becomes the GOP's John Edwards. However, she'll go on making more money at speaking engagements than George W. Bush.
Registered Voters
Nick Georgiou (LMT) reports that 105,000 people are registered to vote locally. But our elections administrator doesn't see many actually voting.
he expects about 36,000 to 38,000 residents to vote in the March 2 Democratic
and Republican primary elections.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Indoor Drumlines Hit Laredo
I was unable to make the indoor drumline competition this year. Luckily, a blog follower was able to shoot some video for me. Enjoy.
El Metro Laredo, Texas
El Metro planning drastic cut in bus service; City Council must act now
By
To the editor:
On Feb 22, 2010, El Metro Transit passengers will be faced with the reality of a drastic reduction in bus service.
Most bus routes will end from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
This means the last time you may board a bus to take you home will be between 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.
For example, the last San Bernardo bus will leave downtown at 7:30 p.m.
The last Santa Rita bus will leave downtown at 7:00 p.m.
On Sundays, the reduction in hours of operation is even more drastic.
The last Convent bus on Sundays will leave downtown at 2:30 p.m.
The last Springfield bus leaves downtown on Sundays at 3:27 p.m.
On Feb 22, 2010, El Metro Transit passengers will be faced with the reality of a drastic reduction in bus service.
Most bus routes will end from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
This means the last time you may board a bus to take you home will be between 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.
For example, the last San Bernardo bus will leave downtown at 7:30 p.m.
The last Santa Rita bus will leave downtown at 7:00 p.m.
On Sundays, the reduction in hours of operation is even more drastic.
The last Convent bus on Sundays will leave downtown at 2:30 p.m.
The last Springfield bus leaves downtown on Sundays at 3:27 p.m.
For a town that props up its logistics prowess, it's doing a shitty job of providing transportation for the public. El Metro just recently raised rates for passengers, much to the chagrin of riders. Now one Letter To The Editor, written by Jose G. Arce, lets us know that routes are going to be whittled away.
To be fair, the evening buses do tend to be empty. Once I was riding on the Corpus Christi bus heading South and the driver deviated from the route thinking that there was nobody else on the bus. It looked like he was heading back to the docking station. I asked him if he could drop me off nearby. He agreed and apologized for his oversight.
Still, these early cutoff times do seem a bit drastic. The Santa Rita route is the one that goes farthest South, if I'm not mistaken. Could the 7:00 time slot be omitted and replaced with an 8:30 takeoff, so as to serve those that might be running late?
Much fuss was made of the only corporate bookstore closing last month. But what of the water main leaks that go unattended for weeks, and the disappearing bus service? Basic services are sorely lacking and delusional politicians focus on I-didn't-raise-taxes talking points.
I criticize all sitting politicians. But quite frankly, I don't see how any of them could be voted in again with the way things are going.
I'm Back
I just got in from a weekend trip to Brownsville and it feels like I never left Laredo. No, really -- Brownsville is just like Laredo except that they have an awesome beach.
One of the things I did notice is that they have campaign signs up all over town, but I didn't see one that included somebody's nickname. Weird.
Anyway, it's good to be back and what better way to be welcomed back than to find out that Bordertown Blues is back in the saddle again. (I heard that song along on the road) Yay!
Yay for Bordertown Blues, not yay for the song.
BTB is a really great blog; Not the most imposing (LaSanbe) but great nonetheless. Welcome back, sir. We look forward to your take on the whole WBCA mess.
Good times.
One of the things I did notice is that they have campaign signs up all over town, but I didn't see one that included somebody's nickname. Weird.
Anyway, it's good to be back and what better way to be welcomed back than to find out that Bordertown Blues is back in the saddle again. (I heard that song along on the road) Yay!
Yay for Bordertown Blues, not yay for the song.
BTB is a really great blog; Not the most imposing (LaSanbe) but great nonetheless. Welcome back, sir. We look forward to your take on the whole WBCA mess.
Good times.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Tiger Released from Sex Rehab
Jimmy Kimmel reports that Tiger is out of rehab and officially on the prowl again.
Reaction below..
Reaction below..
Barrera's Luck
Looks like Tax Assessor Patricia Barrera is going to avoid jail time, but she will have to forfeit the money she raised from selling raffle tickets.
Quote courtesy of the LMT.
"Ms. Barrera acknowledges that the selling of raffle tickets by countyYeah, you think? It's been a little more than two years since state officials launched an investigation into the alleged gambling activity going on at the tax assessor's office. As of today, a settlement of over $900,000 has been handed out, thanks to the county's insurance policy, and Barrera will be watched closely for the next year. In all, look for her to be re-elected with no problem whatsoever.
employees is a violation of the gambling laws of the State of Texas...
Quote courtesy of the LMT.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Hollywood Justice
The doctor who allegedly prescribed and administered the lethal dose of Propofol that killed Michael Jackson will finally have his day in court soon.
Unfortunately (or fortunately for news media) it's in California. It will surely turn into another 3-ring circus a la O.J. Simpson trial.
All the cast of characters are there, but this time the victim is the most famous. We'll just have to wait and see (if you choose to).
Unfortunately (or fortunately for news media) it's in California. It will surely turn into another 3-ring circus a la O.J. Simpson trial.
All the cast of characters are there, but this time the victim is the most famous. We'll just have to wait and see (if you choose to).
Friendly Neighbor
A man is getting into the shower, just as his wife is finishing up her shower, when the doorbell rings..
The wife quickly wraps herself in a towel and runs downstairs.
When she opens the door, there stands Mitch, the next-door neighbor.
Before she says a word, Mitch says, 'I'll give you $800 to drop that towel.'
After thinking for a moment, the woman drops her towel and stands naked in front of Mitch. After a few seconds, Mitch hands her $800 and leaves.
The woman wraps back up in the towel and goes back upstairs.
When she gets to the bathroom, her husband asks, ' Who was that?'
'It was Mitch, the next door neighbor,' she replies.
'Great,' the husband says, 'did he say anything about the $800 he owes me?'
The wife quickly wraps herself in a towel and runs downstairs.
When she opens the door, there stands Mitch, the next-door neighbor.
Before she says a word, Mitch says, 'I'll give you $800 to drop that towel.'
After thinking for a moment, the woman drops her towel and stands naked in front of Mitch. After a few seconds, Mitch hands her $800 and leaves.
The woman wraps back up in the towel and goes back upstairs.
When she gets to the bathroom, her husband asks, ' Who was that?'
'It was Mitch, the next door neighbor,' she replies.
'Great,' the husband says, 'did he say anything about the $800 he owes me?'
Local Endorsement
What else can Farouk Shami ask for, if not a glowing endorsement from Laredo's first lady.
Is that something to highlight: luring people in with free food? I know it's done all the time, but do you want it to be known as your campaign strategy?
Salinas compared him to the outsider campaign her husband ran to be Laredo mayor
- one that depended on volunteers and free chicken dinners to attract
voters.
Is that something to highlight: luring people in with free food? I know it's done all the time, but do you want it to be known as your campaign strategy?
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