In a report released in November 2010 by Fraser Edwards and Robert Dell, the CEO and President of the Canadian based Water School, they are teaching locals in impoverished nations to use a simple method Solar Disinfection
Attorney General Bill McCollum today joined Representative William Snyder, other legislative leaders and law enforcement officials to unveil proposed legislation aimed at curbing illegal immigration in the State of Florida. The proposed legislation will require law enforcement officers to check suspected illegal immigrants’ status in the course of a lawful stop, require Florida businesses to [...]
Remarks of President Barack Obama – As Prepared for Delivery Signing of Iran Sanctions Act The White House, Washington, DC, Thursday, July 1, 2010 As Prepared for Delivery— Good evening everyone. As President, one of my highest national security priorities is to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons. That is why my Administration has aggressively [...]
As Prepared for Delivery- Good evening. As we speak, our nation faces a multitude of challenges. At home, our top priority is to recover and rebuild from a recession that has touched the lives of nearly every American. Abroad, our brave men and women in uniform are taking the fight to al Qaeda wherever it [...]
The U.S. House today passed an amendment authored by Congressman Ron Klein (FL-22) to crack down on companies doing business with Iran. The Klein amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act adds a tough new provision which goes farther than current sanctions law. “It’s time to present a simple choice,” Klein said. “Companies can prop [...]
City officials will welcome Mayor Cristián Labbé Galilea and Mayor’s Advisor (City Manager) Felipe Bernstein Jimenez of Providencia, Chile on Thursday, May 27 and Friday, May 28. The visit, which will include a small staff delegation, will focus on the exchange of best practices and strategic management techniques designed for the mutual benefit of both [...]
The first four of 92 surplus portable classrooms donated to the Republic of Haiti left Dania, Florida onboard The Caribbean Express on Sunday, May 2. The ship is scheduled to arrive in the Republic of Haiti on Wednesday, May 5. The shipping of these portable classrooms is the result of the combined efforts of the [...]
Gov. Charlie Crist has declared a state of emergency in the Panhandle area due to the threat that oil leaking from the Deepwater Horizon drilling platform and well poses to the State of Florida. This emergency declaration will ensure timely precautions are taken to protect natural resources, beaches and other coastal ecosystems, communities and the [...]
Today, a ceremony was held in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda to mark the National Days of Remembrance, an annual event established by Congress as the nation’s formal commemoration of the Holocaust. This year marks the 65th anniversary of the liberation of Nazi concentration camps, and liberators of all faiths were invited to participate in today’s [...]
Broward County Libraries Division and Broward County Enterprise Technology Services, in partnership with AT&T, are offering the public free Internet and long distance telephone service to contact loved ones in Haiti. Customers are able to place free, 10-minute phone calls to Haiti.
As of Friday, February 26, 2010, six and a half weeks after an earthquake-ravaged Haiti, a total of 894 displaced school age children from that country have enrolled in 190 Broward County Public Schools and Charter Schools. Of that number, 715 have limited English language skills, making them eligible for services and support from the [...]
An on-campus memorial service will be held to celebrate the lives and accomplishments of those lost on the Lynn University “Journey of Hope” trip to Haiti on Friday, March 12 at 2 p.m. in the de Hoernle Sports and Cultural Center (the gymnasium). This event is open to the public. Doors open at 1 p.m. [...]
For many, the spiritual path begins with a guide. For others, such as Maria Baez, spiritual awareness is naturally a part of their essence from childhood. “I was always connected to the path since I was a little girl and discovered my intuitive gift at age 12 when I was having prophetic dreams and images [...]
The House General Government Policy Council today approved House Memorial (HM) 563 by Representative Seth McKeel (R-Lakeland). The legislation calls on the United States Congress to support the expedited removal of the moratorium prohibiting exploration and production of domestic supplies of oil and natural gas in federal waters surrounding Florida, and
As of Wednesday, February 10, 2010, a total of 703 children from Haiti have enrolled in Broward County Public Schools and Charter Schools. Of that number, 505 have limited English language skills.
As of Friday, February 5, 2010, Broward County Public Schools has received 587 new students from Haiti in the aftermath of the country’s recent devastating earthquake. These students are acclimating at
– The department of languages, linguistics, and comparative literature in Florida Atlantic University’s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters will host a film series to benefit victims of the recent earthquake in Haiti from Monday, February 1 through Friday, February 12.
Broward County Public Schools staff, students, parents and supporters have responded with overwhelming generosity to assist the people in Haiti following the devastating earthquake. Broward County Public Schools has culminated a weeklong District-wide relief effort to collect and receive
By Daria DiGiovanni Editor’s note: Lynch is running in a Tuesday, Feb. 2 primary. See election story.
From Lynn.edu (Yesterday) Lynn University President Kevin Ross urged the Lynn community to begin to heal and grieve for the four students and two professors still missing in Haiti. We understand and respect the motivations behind these statements. In recent days we have encouraged a similar mindset in some of the eight students who returned [...]
From the office of Ron Klein after President Obama’s State of the Union Address: Congressman Ron Klein (FL-22) called for action to reduce our country’s deficit following the State of the Union address, delivered by President Barack Obama to a joint session of Congress this evening. Klein, who will be introducing a three-pronged strategy to [...]
Updated Jan. 28 – Broward Public Schools has enrolled 283 Haitian refugee students in local schools. After the earthquake in Haiti, Broward County, along with Miami-Dade have been a hub for receiving quake victims, with many staying in the area after arriving at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
Just before 4:00 p.m. on Monday, Florida’s Task Force 2 Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Team landed at Miami International Airport following their deployment to the devastated areas of Haiti.
Since BSO announced it was teaming up with Food For the Poor to help collect donations for those affected by the tragedy in Haiti the community has stepped up and showed up at BSO and Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue locations throughout the county with their contributions.
Broward County Public Schools has begun preparations to welcome and provide educational and other support services to displaced students and their families who may be relocated to South Florida, following the earthquake that struck Haiti.
