CHEETOS MIX-UPS XTRA CHEEZY MIX REVIEW (VIDEO)

There's been another mix-up at the Frito-Lay factory, and I suspect Chester Cheetah had something to do with it!

The result is Cheetos Mix-Ups Xtra Cheezy Mix, and here is my review.

SHOULD THE ROCKVILLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL TWEET DURING MEETINGS?

To tweet, or not to tweet. That is the question, according to Rockville City Councilmember Bridget Newton at last week's meeting.

Newton's colleague, Councilmember Tom Moore, recently encouraged citizens to make public meetings broadcast on Channel 11 interactive, by tweeting throughout using the hashtag #rkvcouncil.  Ostensibly, councilmembers could also interact during the meeting on Twitter, as well.

Newton says there should be a discussion, and a policy, regarding councilmembers tweeting during a council meeting. However, the discussion has not yet been added to a future meeting agenda.

Initially when I heard about this, I thought it was a great idea. Few citizens watch the meetings (the most recent survey revealed most residents get their information on city issues from the old-school Rockville Reports newsletter, mailed to every home). Even fewer vote. So anything that engages the public in the political process has to be a positive.

But Newton makes a valid point. Unless a time is set aside on the agenda for "tweets," at what point in a public meeting should an elected official "tune out" the People's Business at hand?

Whatever policy ends up being adopted, the biggest value would be to continue to encourage the citizens to tweet during the meeting.

What's your opinion? Do you think the council needs a "Twitter policy," and should councilmembers tweet in real time during meetings?

WIN TRIP TO FLYING DOG BREWERY AT AMERICAN TAP ROOM IN ROCKVILLE TONIGHT!

Head to American Tap Room at Rockville Town Square for Trivia tonight from 8-10 PM, and you could win a trip to Flying Dog brewery in Frederick, MD.

Wait a minute, that's not much of a vacation, you might say.

Well, you'll be traveling in style aboard the official Flying Dog Hurricane Winnebago!

Plus: $10-off growlers tonight.

ROBBERY ON HURLEY AVENUE LAST FRIDAY

A robbery was reported last Friday, March 8, in the 800 block of Hurley Avenue in Rockville, according to crime data.

No further details are available at this time, but I will post them as soon as they are released.

"TEAM ROCKVILLE" TAKES FIELD EARLY IN 2013 CITY ELECTION, PIERZCHALA RUNNING FOR MAYOR

Slates are back in Rockville city politics. Whether voters still obey them, will be just one intriguing outcome of the November 5 Mayor and Council elections.

The first slate - "Team Rockville" - has already gone public: Councilmember Mark Pierzchala is running for mayor, and Councilmember Tom Moore, Virginia Onley, Julie Palakovich Carr and Beryl L. Feinberg are in the race for the four council seats.

Two questions have been answered: Will there be slates? And will Pierzchala run for mayor?

But others remain, before one can get a true sense of the dynamics of this race.

Will John Hall run for mayor? Will Mayor Phyllis Marcuccio run for reelection? And will the council vote on the Rockville Pike plan before, or after the election?

Former councilmember Anne Robbins is also expected to run, and would be a formidable challenge to the lesser-known candidates on the "Team Rockville" slate. Robbins is skeptical of smart growth, having noted that advocates have been talking about "getting people out of their cars" since the 60s, with little results.  She brought an independent streak to the council, referring to herself as "the Lone Ranger" during a contentious council meeting over a decade ago.

Pierzchala won election primarily on his strong work on behalf of the College Gardens neighborhood as a citizen, and diligent attendance and engagement at city meetings. Once on the council, he has pivoted to take an aggressive pro-development stance, and has helped organize two summits on Rockville's future.

Tom Moore is a first-term councilmember who often sides with Pierzchala on issues. He recently made news beyond the city limits when he questioned the use and storage of data collected by license plate readers onboard Rockville police cruisers.

Virginia Onley is the only other member of the slate who has name recognition at this early stage, having run for council previously. If I recall correctly, Onley is one of the relatively few candidates smart enough to use the Citizens Forum during the election season, as a free platform to reach voters. It's surprising more candidates don't utilize that forum. Larry Giammo made hugely-effective use of it during his successful campaign for mayor.

Now, of course, the other question is, who else will throw their hat into the ring?

Drew Powell and Dion Trahan are two former candidates still actively engaged in city politics and government, but there are certainly others who could make a run, as well. Stay tuned.

If there's a Rockville citizen you think would be a great mayor or councilmember, feel free to put his or her name in the comments section below (there is an option to post anonymously, if you wish).

WATCH CLOUD VS. HOPKINS CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING TONIGHT AT HOOTERS OF ROCKVILLE

The live HBO championship boxing match of Cloud vs. Hopkins will be screening free at Hooters of Rockville tonight at 9:30 PM.

An undercard matchup of Arreola vs. Stiverne is also included.

COOL RANCH DORITOS TACO REVIEW (VIDEO) - TACO BELL COOL RANCH DORITOS LOCOS TACOS REVIEW

It finally happened: the biggest fast food product launch of 2013, the new Taco Bell Cool Ranch Doritos Taco!

How does it rate? How much Cool Ranch is on there, anyway? Watch my video review, and all of your questions will be answered!