...Local officials and the companies that sell and operate them love red light cameras, which are not called cameras in the law. Nearly everyone else, not so much. Why? Is Florida a hotbed of red light runners crashing into others? If you look at our traffic crash data over the past several years, you'll see that is not the case. My background is law enforcement. I worked for two years as a Florida deputy sheriff and the remaining 23 years of my 25-year career with the Florida Highway Patrol, where I worked as a trooper, traffic homicide investigator, and squad sergeant, and retired as an investigations lieutenant. I currently operate a small lobbying firm in Tallahassee that specializes in issues involving liberty. According to our Department of Highway Safety, red light running as a cause is around 2 to 3 percent of all crashes. One thing you will never see in any news story about the devices is how many red light running crashes are taking place to justify the need for these automated for-profit law enforcement devices. (Like the Florida Legislature, I don't call them red light cameras either.) Why didn't the Legislature call them red light cameras? It is simple really. Running a red light is a traffic infraction, as is speeding and passing a stopped school bus. It just so happens one automated for-profit company has devices for these other infractions. Calling the devices red light cameras would limit their use. Calling them traffic infraction detectors means they...
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...particular ecosystem. (Insert diagram) The Florida Everglades is a vast stretching river that occupies much of central and southern Florida. Florida’s Everglades is home to a diverse ecosystem of bacterial, tropical and subtropical plants, trees, reptiles, animals, and aquatic life. These various species comprise the balance of the Everglade ecosystem. Each species plays a pivotal role in maintaining a vigorous striving environment. The Everglades sustains a semitropical climate with wet summers, dry winters, and is susceptible to hurricanes during the summer and early autumn months (Aber, 2009). Organisms found in the Everglades Plants The Everglades is home to a wide diversity of plants. The two million acre wetland ecosystem is inhibited by wetland plants that include sawgrass, bladderwort, cypress, mangrove trees, and others that serve as primary food sources and shelters for many consumers of this habitat (National Wildlife Federation, 2012). Animals The Everglades is home to numerous species of animals including those native to the lands, threatened, and considered endangered. Wildlife populaces include over 350 bird species including the Great Blue heron, great egret, and wood stork. Land dwellers that inhibit the Everglades include Alligator and crocodile reptiles, Florida panther, Burmese python, West-Indian Manatee, sea turtles, and raccoon just to name a few. The Everglades most endangered animal is the Florida panther, of which approximately only 80 now...
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...transactions each day. McAndrews and Forbes Holding Inc. Faneuil is owned by Mac Andrews and Forbes, a holding company portfolio of public and private companies, including: AM General, Deluxe, Harland Clarke, Mafco, Panavision, Scantron, Scientific Games, SIGA, and Transtech Pharma Mission Statement Our mission is to provide integrated customer management solutions that enable our clients to build profitable lifetime customer relationships and exceptional customer service. We accomplish this mission by focusing completely on the needs of our clients and their customers while developing core competencies to meet them. Faneuil Organizational Strengths Faneuil is very knowledgeable about the products they offer. By teaming up with the Florida Department of Transportation, they saw a chance to expand on a product...
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...ctu29/09/13 Amazon.com - Orden 107-3963337-1971414 Los detalles finales para la orden # 107-3963337-1971414 Imprima esta página para sus archivos. Orden Posición: 03 de agosto 2013 Amazon.com número de pedido: 107-3963337-1971414 Orden total: 83,55 VEF Enviado el 05 de agosto 2013 Los artículos pedidos 1 de: HP v165w 16 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive P-FD16GHP165-EF (azul) Nue vo Ve ndido por: Me dia-Mart ( pe rfil de l ve nde dor ) Precio $ 5.83 Dirección de envío: Noemi Carrillo shipnet 1-1.101 2240 NW 114 TH AVE. UNIDAD SH Miami FL, Florida 33712-3652 Estados Unidos Velocidad de envío: Estándar Artículo (s) Subtotal: VEF 38,99 Envío y dirección: VEF 39,80 ----Total antes de impuestos: VEF 78,79 Impuesto sobre venta: VEF 4,75 ----Total de este envío:VEF 83,54 ----- Información del pago Forma de pago: MasterCard | Último dígitos: 6013 Dirección de facturación Noemi Carrillo shipnet 1-1.101 2240 NW 114 TH AVE. UNIDAD SH Miami FL, Florida 33712-3652 Estados Unidos Artículo (s) Subtotal: VEF 39,00 Envío y dirección: VEF 39,80 ----Total antes de impuestos: VEF 78,80 Impuesto estimado a cobrar: VEF 4,75 ----Gran Total:VEF 83,55 Las transacciones de MasterCard termina en 6013: 5 de septiembre de 2013:VEF 83,54 tarjetas de crédito Para ver el estado de su pedido, volver a orden sumaria . Nota: Esto no es una factura con IVA. C ondicione s de uso | Aviso de privacidad © 1996-2013, Am azon.com , Inc. o sus filiale s https://www.amazon.com/gp/css/summary/print.html/ref=oh_pi_o02_...
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...Ecosystem Population and Pollution Rachael BIO/101 September 10, 2013 Ecosystem Population and Pollution Although much of the Everglades is a protected national park, this has not been always the case. Hazards caused by humans in the Everglades are historical as well as an ongoing issue for its varied and fragile ecosystem. Several of the hazards that affect the stability of the Everglades’ ecosystem are environmental pollution, extracted resources, habitat loss and destruction, and the biomagnification of toxins. Because the Everglades is predominantly a marsh, these wetlands are an enormous resource of fresh water. For nearly 200 years, humans have been extracting fresh water from the Everglades for consumption and agriculture. The irrigation of commodities such as oranges and sugar cane can account for pollutants. Habitat destruction and loss can be attributed to the introduction of non-native species as well as the agricultural practices of humans. In addition, biomangnification increases the prevalence of toxins throughout the food chain that can affect the stability of the Everglades’ ecosystem. Fresh water is the foremost extracted resource from the Everglades. South Florida’s human population growth is putting pressure on the Everglades to serve its increasing demands for fresh water. Building dams and digging canals for agriculture and homes are a hazard to the stability of the ecosystem. A great deal canals have been built, so the natural flow of water is...
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...MIAMI PORT General: The Dante B. Fascell Port of Miami is a seaport located in Biscayne Bay in Miami, Florida, United States. The Port of Miami is an important contributor to the local South Florida and state economies. As of 2011, the Port of Miami accounts for 176,000 jobs and has an annual economic impact in Miami of $18 billion, $14 billion of which is generated by its cargo operations. 7.4 million tons of cargo and over 1 million TEU of intermodal container traffic move through the seaport per year It is the 11th largest cargo container port in the United States. In 2010, a record over 4 million passengers traveled through the Port of Miami. One in seven of all the world’s cruise passengers start from Miami. Customs: Manifest of foreign cargo inbound must be presented to the customs boarding officer prior to commercing discharge.Ship’s agent must notify customs 48 hrs prior to the ship’s arrival. There are some commercial forms required such as; manifest, passenger list, customs declaration…etc. Immigration: An immigration inspector will meet all ships entering port. Valid travel documents passport visa entry permit are required in some cases. Ship’s agent must notify immigration at least 1hr prior to ship’s arrival. Pilotage: Estimated time of arrival (ETA)should be made when ship docks and must be confirmed by phone 1hr prior to Pilot Boarding. Anchorage: The prescribed anchorage area for vessels anchoring outside the harbour is located Eastward of a line about...
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...EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report examines the plausibility of beginning an Arena Football League (AFL) Franchise to South Florida. The purpose of this report is to provide the AFL Miami Private Investor Board with the information necessary for assessing the effectiveness and feasibility of this business venture. South Florida is an ideal location to begin a new AFL franchise. The reason for this is due to Florida’s powerful demand for sports, and football in particular. A relatively large percentage of Florida’s GDP is due to a stable sports industry that successfully weathered the recent economic recession. The geography of Florida helps create a loyal fan base with in the region any professional sports team operates. These fan bases are driven by intrastate rivalries, and the fans are not hesitant to pay to see their teams play. These fan bases for the AFL in Orlando, Jacksonville, and Tampa Bay have proven to strong enough to sustain the operations of the franchises. With the closest arena football team playing four to five hours away, this distance is more than enough to dissuade most South Florida natives from attending and supporting the AFL. However, bringing a team to Miami would increase their awareness of the sport and prove to be sustainable. A loyal, lucrative, and intrastate rivalry driven market is what will sustain an AFL Miami franchise. Additionally, the AFL adheres to a spring schedule so as to not compete for fans with other football leagues. In...
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...Everglades National Park is located in Florida. This National Park was established December 6, 1947. The Everglades is a National Park that protects 20% of the original Everglades. This park has many issues such as pythons eating the park and also water quality. The Everglades National park is losing some of its most beautiful animals to air pollution and lobbying from tourists. Everglades National Park is located in Florida. This National Park was established December 6, 1947. The Everglades is a National Park that protects 20% of the original Everglades. This park has many issues such as pythons eating the park and also water quality. The Everglades National park is losing some of its most beautiful animals to air pollution and lobbying from tourists. Everglades National Park is located in Florida. This National Park was established December 6, 1947. The Everglades is a National Park that protects 20% of the original Everglades. This park has many issues such as pythons eating the park and also water quality. The Everglades National park is losing some of its most beautiful animals to air pollution and lobbying from tourists Everglades National Park is located in Florida. This National Park was established December 6, 1947. The Everglades is a National Park that protects 20% of the original Everglades. This park has many issues such as pythons eating the park and also water quality. The Everglades National park is losing some of its most beautiful animals to air pollution and...
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...March 2, 2013 – The Everglades Flood Control and Restoration: A Century of Disaster OUTLINE ABSTRACT ……………………………………………………………………………………………… Before drainage of the Everglades began over a century ago, the wetlands of southern Florida were an interconnected hydrological assortment of lavish freshwater lakes and streams, cypress swamps, secluded estuarine lagoons, freshwater sloughs, tree islands, wet prairies, and mangrove swamps spanning 3.6 million hectares. After a century of intrusion, the daunting task of understanding, fixing, maintaining, and regaining a sustainable, natural Everglades-type ecosystem in South Florida is monumental. The area south of Lake Okeechobee now has a human population of over four million people, with greedy agricultural and urban demands for more water and more space. Therefore, several uphill battles have ensued. The conceptual plans for restoring this ecosystem, currently on record, are all extremely expensive to implement. A more thorough definition of the environmental and societal objectives and measures of success are required. How the ecosystem will respond to the return of a more natural hydrological pattern is uncertain, but needs to be addressed as the expected and desired outcome through measures of performance. The critical level of deterioration of the Everglades has created a crisis-management atmosphere instead of a full spectrum response and future prevention methodology. The political and social aspects of the Everglades...
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...Article review The Florida Crisis of 1826-1827 and the Second Seminole War Christopher Walker Dr. Saunders Jacksonian 4407 July 12, 2014 The Florida Crisis of 1826-1827 and the Second Seminole War Introduction In this critical review of The Florida Crisis of 1826 – 1827 and the Second Seminole War Canter Brown Jr., tells a very tragic, and hard fought story about the experience of the Seminoles and various groups involved in a plea for life. Brown tells this story in the form of an essay in which he shares his arguments and analysis as a historian, professor, a Floridian, and author in terms of the Florida Crisis. This paper will review Brown’s story as well as his main arguments and will evaluate the quality of Brown’s writing and focus on all areas and his weakness within this account. Summary This section contains a summary of The Florida Crisis of 1826-1827 and the Second Seminole War. The Florida Crisis of 1826-1827 and the Second Seminole is an article by Canter Brown Jr. and it addresses the history of Florida in the war between Seminoles along with other groups of people and the United States. Brown reveals the political, and racial aspects that lead to the history of the war in the United States. The author exclaimed that this war was marked as the most expensive Indian war of all times. This crisis that broke Florida involved the Seminole people and this is why the title “The Seminole War.” The crisis involved the Indian territories and associated free...
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...For many years there has been a tri-state debate between Florida, Georgia and Alabama. This fight has been over if Georgia should be required to send more water from the Chattahoochee River to Apalachicola Bay. Georgia should not be required to send more water to Apalachicola Bay. The world is continuously growing and with Atlanta being such a huge city, Georgia is in extreme need of the water consumption. Water shortages continue to be a problem for people, it affects one to two billion people in the world. Without enough water people will not have access to good sanitation and hygiene. Not having proper sanitation can increase the risk of disease and death. It is argued that inadequate amounts of water will also lower the risk of food production. This is Florida’s main debate. Florida wants the water to help with their production of Oysters, which is a growing business for their economy. However, I think the lives of humans and their needs come before that of ways to stimulate the economy. Florida also complains of drought like conditions, getting water from the Apalachicola Bay would not nearly give them enough water to stop the drought like conditions that are a problem to Florida. Giving them more water would only increase the chance that Georgia could go into drought like conditions. In order to send more water down the bay they will need to build barriers to start and stop the water flow when needed and it will eventually cost more than having the water will be worth to...
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...REFLECTION ESSAY 2 Introduction In the following essay I intend to elaborate on the five main themes of geography as they relate to Weeki Wachee, Fl. “The geology of Florida makes Weeki Wachee a unique playground. The state is a patchwork of springs that discharge fresh water from underground aquifers” (Ayers & Matson, 2010). Ultimately, I plan to describe not only the changes the area has gone through, but the impact these changes has had on the community. General Overview Although, Hernando County consists of many small towns with an insurmountable amount of history the following essay is about Weeki Wachee, which is 4.4 miles north of Spring Hill, Fl., my current residence. Weeki Wachee is located adjacent to both the gulf and natural springs and the coastal feel is definitely apparent. Moreover, Weeki Wachee Springs is a one of kind attraction along with its Mermaid shows and boat rides it also offers access to their spring fed waterpark. “Weeki Wachee is an enchanted spring the only one of its kind in the world and is one of Florida’s oldest and unique roadside attractions” (Wachee, n.d.). Region Relevance Weeki Wachee is definitely considered rural in comparison to nearby cities such as Tampa, yet it is popular amongst Northerners. With half acre to acre lots as the standard,...
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...significant need for quality home health care within this region. The company retains an adequate pool of qualified and competent staff at all times to meet the care and service needs of our client population. Affable Home Care, Inc. will be continued as a Florida Limited Liability Company based in Broward County, owned by its principal investors and principal operators. The office will remain at its present address: 7331 Venetian Street, Plantation, FL 33322, which is in central Broward County. Broward County houses many hospitals, hospices, and rehabilitation centers, which will serve as referral bases for our agency. Consumers of our services will be those individuals and families who require care and assistance in their homes and/ or temporary places of residence. Health care professionals such as; hospitals, doctors, and providers of hospice care, usually refer these patients. Our agency has already established an excellent reputation with many of these professionals, through the work of our Admissions Director, who has been associated with the medical profession for many years, and through the presentations made to our community via marketing tools and personal interaction. Our agency must be licensed by the State of Florida and our services reimbursed by Medicare, Medicaid, and other private insurance carriers. The process of licensure and insurance certification is being initiated and we are well on our way to meeting the regulations and guidelines for providing home health...
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... Introduction The bata, Labeo bata (Hamilton, 1822) is one of the endangered minor carp species of Bangladesh. L. bata is distributed throughout Indian subcontinent including Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Myanmar and also Pakistan (Talwar and Jhingran, 1991; Devi and Ali, 2013). This fish is commercially important and target species for commercial small and large scale fishers in Bangladesh. It is also used by both culture and capture fisheries nowadays. L. bata is highly popular in the market because of its high nutritional value, good taste and qualities (Bhuiyan, 1964). This fish contains about 15.42% of protein and 3.73% of lipid (Ahmed et al., 2012). L. bata is a freshwater fish in Bangladesh. This species is a non-migratory fish and remains in one habitat through-out its life (Mathur, 1973). It lives in small rivers, canals, haors, baors, ponds and ditches. L. bata is known as the mid-feeder with a habit of a benthopelagic and potamodromous fish. Also, it is an herbivorous column feeder (Devi and Ali, 2013). In Bangladesh, the spawning season of bata ranges from June to October (Rahman, 2005). Average fecundity of L.bata was recorded 192785 eggs/kg body weight of female (Siddique et al., 1976). At the time of first sexual maturity the size of bata fishes are 14.12 and 14.60 cm in total length for male and female respectively (Hossen et al., 2014). In recent years, the natural stocks of bata fishes have declined due to loss of habitat and overexploitation, indiscriminate...
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...Sugar Production and the destruction of our Waters. Natural resources surround the state of Florida; water resources are one of them through the state. We have a variety of lakes, natural springs and wetlands, just to mention a few. Lakes and reservoirs are a major water resource in the state. It wasn’t until the 19th century that environmentalists around the country saw the need to create laws and regulations on how to use and protect the environment and better use our natural resources, that’s when the USEPA (United States Environmental Protection Agency) was established. In the State of Florida, the EPA has established laws and regulations that protect our waters; the primary water laws are the Clean Water Act (CWA) and the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). These laws protect our waters, lake Okeechobee and the everglades. Lake Okeechobee is a freshwater inland lake that provides our state with fresh drinking water, it also provides the necessary water for irrigation, essential for our agricultural lands and our citrus industry, and most importantly, lake Okeechobee is a major source of water for the everglades. Despite many laws and regulations protecting our important sources of water, we have a huge pollution problem affecting lake Okeechobee, and a violation of the clean water act. Florida is the biggest producer of sugar in the United States, and sugar production brings big revenue to the state, the problem is that the sugar industries, are polluting our lakes by “back...
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