Author Archives: Jorge G

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About Jorge G

business owner, writer of books Miami Beat & Miami Moon, column writer for The Lake Worth Herald

How the Hell Do they Get Away with This?

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Jorge G

Read in yesterday’s newspaper that taxes shrink for the ultra rich. And I quote, “The super-rich pay a lot less taxes than they did a couple of decades ago, and nearly half of U.S. households pay no income taxes at … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Reviews for Boynton Beach and Las Olas: April 9-10, 2011

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Jorge G

First we will review Two Georges in Boynton Beach thanks to one of my customers who invites me and the missus to dinner every year before he heads back up. Thanks, Arthur. Great location — right next to the Ocean Avenue … Continue reading →

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Breakers East 04/10/11

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Jorge G

What can I say about The Breakers golf course? Impeccable service, fantastic grounds keeping, attention to detail… Course in great shape, fairways like carpets, greens rolled true. Was not too thrilled with the drink cart — no sandwiches on board (had … Continue reading →

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After midnight

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Jorge G

Well it looks like those hard-working folks up in Washington hammered out a proposal late last night to keep the government open. What is mind-boggling is that the hold up was over Planned Parenthood In case the Republicans had a bout of … Continue reading →

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There you go Guv’nor

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Jorge G

In today’s paper I was reading about  the emergency funding that was needed to keep the courts in Florida operating and staffed. I had to chuckle at the quote attributed to Governor Queeg “I got surprised by the court’s budget shortfall,” … Continue reading →

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Profiling? Categorizing?

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Jorge G

It appears that for simplicity or for taking sides, it has come to two views of everything and no one seems to want to either meet halfway or compromise. There is: liberal/conservative              pro-life/pro abortion tree huggers/oil drillers gun nuts/peaceniks religious … Continue reading →

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Captain Queeg in Florida

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Jorge G

In Florida we have a newly elected governor who absolutely has ignored the mandate of the voters and cancelled a high speed train project between Tampa and Orlando with later on down the road( no pun intended) a track heading south … Continue reading →

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Hello world!

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Jorge G

ladies, gentlemen, hosts of the planet ,we will be discussing ( can you discuss on a blog since we are not speaking per say?   hmmm already have a conundrum) many subjects here,nothing is sacred or taboo however I will not … Continue reading →

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RECIPE FOR DAILY BLOG

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Jorge G

I realize this is like a new toy but instead of doing the Facebook thought of the moment or thought of the day I will just do this instead. IT’S SO EASY TO JUST LOOK AT THE DAY’S HEADLINES AND … Continue reading →

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