Due to state budget cuts FAU is looking for ways to to reduce spending. With a sagging state economy many of the unversities funding for scholarships, summer classes, and distance courses may suffer.
Read about how students are taking a stand against the state cuts in todays Sun-Sentinel online edition by clicking on the link below.
FAU students protest state cuts to colleges, universities -- South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com
FAU student Steve Rivera a multimedia jounalism major, has been doing his part by having students sign a petition in hopes of getting the student voice heard.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Stadium Commision Uncertainty
Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Alvarez issued a press release Friday afternoon trumpeting a contentious -- but somehow unanimous -- commission vote Thursday to fund a baseball stadium for the Florida Marlins.
Some stadium 'yes' votes really 'no' in disguise
http://www.miamiherald.com/516/story/431960.html
Some stadium 'yes' votes really 'no' in disguise
http://www.miamiherald.com/516/story/431960.html
Names holding up citizenship
Twenty-five state residents -- all of them Muslims -- are suing the immigration agency, charging the government has improperly delayed their citizenship applications.
'Name checks' delaying citizenship process - 02/28/2008 - MiamiHerald.com
'Name checks' delaying citizenship process - 02/28/2008 - MiamiHerald.com
Florida's Super Delegates
If anyone would like to know who the super delegates of Florida are and which Democratic candidate is gaining their support click on the below link from nbc6.net. Once on the web site under local politics one can click and view a video listing the delegates and also showing which way they are swaying.
Its a useful quick tip for someone who wants to know which candidate is being backed by Florida but can not find the time to do the rsearch themselves.
http://www.nbc6.net/politics/index.html
Its a useful quick tip for someone who wants to know which candidate is being backed by Florida but can not find the time to do the rsearch themselves.
http://www.nbc6.net/politics/index.html
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Tax Dollars For A Stadium?
Let's face reality South Florida is no baseball town. The Marlins will never get the fan base it seeks, and continuing with the construction is a mistake. The use of tax dollars to build a stadium in the middle of nowhere is ludicrous, especially when our schools budgets are taking dramatic cuts. The money used to build the stadium is coming from tourism tax dollars. Thats money that can be used to pump into public schools in a time when it is needed the most.
Alright yes the Marlins have 2 championships but they have never been able to sustain a fair fane base to generate revenue. The reason which many used that it was due to not having a permanant home is a poor excuse. Dolphin Stadium is a sutiable location, centrally located and a renewable lease.
In the time of a slumping economy, can spending tax dollars on a distant revenue really be afforded? The stadium would not be built till the year 2011, and probably would not generate a singal profit for a least 10 years later. I guess it's a good investment afforded at the expense of our childrens education.
Another loss for schools already suffering severe budget cuts, and great win for a mediocre baseball team who will never find the success it seeks.
Florida Governmant at its finest.
Alright yes the Marlins have 2 championships but they have never been able to sustain a fair fane base to generate revenue. The reason which many used that it was due to not having a permanant home is a poor excuse. Dolphin Stadium is a sutiable location, centrally located and a renewable lease.
In the time of a slumping economy, can spending tax dollars on a distant revenue really be afforded? The stadium would not be built till the year 2011, and probably would not generate a singal profit for a least 10 years later. I guess it's a good investment afforded at the expense of our childrens education.
Another loss for schools already suffering severe budget cuts, and great win for a mediocre baseball team who will never find the success it seeks.
Florida Governmant at its finest.
Not Registered?
This past week I spoke to several Floridians who were not registered to vote and also had no clue of the election process. I understand politics can be boring for some but being registered to vote and being some what informed on local and national politics is crucial in such a critical election year.
Bellow is a link to the Florida Department of State Division of Elections, it' s a start. On the web page one can find election information, proposed Florida Amendments, Voter Registration instructions for those who need to register, etc......
http://election.dos.state.fl.us/
I hope the site is helpful for some, it has a valuable source of information, and is a great starter for those seeking to get involved.
Bellow is a link to the Florida Department of State Division of Elections, it' s a start. On the web page one can find election information, proposed Florida Amendments, Voter Registration instructions for those who need to register, etc......
http://election.dos.state.fl.us/
I hope the site is helpful for some, it has a valuable source of information, and is a great starter for those seeking to get involved.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Castro 49 and counting
To the Cuban population who reside in South Florida let's get one thing straight, Fidel Castro is not going anywhere.
This past tuesday Castro announced he would not seek re-election ( ELECTION!!!) as the leader of Cuba, paving the way for his brother Raul whom Castro appointed interim leader in 2006, to take full command... not a chance.
Fidel, until the day of his death will continue to have rule over Cuba its governmant, and people, any one who thinks not might want to read the story of Caligula. Raul is merely a puppet in which Castro knows he can use to further inflict his rule since his ailing body does not allow him the mobilty to cast his image of threat.
Unlike 2006, when rumors that Castro had died sprung mass celebration among the cuban community, people this time were more docile understanding that a changing of the tides has not yet occured. Economic reforms are not set to take place, high food prices will not drop and a Communist command will stay intact.
Word on the street in some parts of south florida are that Cubans are ready for a change, and some do see this as possibile step forward in the direction of democracy, but as is its just words. To the Cuban community keep on sipping your coffee and enjoying your croquetas the once loved Castro and his revolution are not going anywhere.
This past tuesday Castro announced he would not seek re-election ( ELECTION!!!) as the leader of Cuba, paving the way for his brother Raul whom Castro appointed interim leader in 2006, to take full command... not a chance.
Fidel, until the day of his death will continue to have rule over Cuba its governmant, and people, any one who thinks not might want to read the story of Caligula. Raul is merely a puppet in which Castro knows he can use to further inflict his rule since his ailing body does not allow him the mobilty to cast his image of threat.
Unlike 2006, when rumors that Castro had died sprung mass celebration among the cuban community, people this time were more docile understanding that a changing of the tides has not yet occured. Economic reforms are not set to take place, high food prices will not drop and a Communist command will stay intact.
Word on the street in some parts of south florida are that Cubans are ready for a change, and some do see this as possibile step forward in the direction of democracy, but as is its just words. To the Cuban community keep on sipping your coffee and enjoying your croquetas the once loved Castro and his revolution are not going anywhere.
Amendement 1 reduction cuts school services.
Amendment 1, the Florida property tax reform was established to allow residents the ability to transfer tax benefits from their previous home when deciding to purchase a new one. It is to help residents with inflating costs of owning a home cut and dry. Many Floridians desperate to keep their American dream of owning a home alive favorably voted for the amendment and it passed - a win for the voters a loss for our public schools.
School boards are now set to endure major budget cuts in billions of dollars over five years to accomodate the housing break. In response broward county school officials are discussing cutting back on landscaping, the use of air conditioning, and the cleaning of bathrooms to alleviate the burden this amendment will impose.
Already suffering from the lack of educational funding, unsanitary bathrooms and cutting back on air conditioning is a discomfort children should not be subjected too.
Floridas tax housing increase importantly needed restructure, but clearly not at the expense of our children.
School boards are now set to endure major budget cuts in billions of dollars over five years to accomodate the housing break. In response broward county school officials are discussing cutting back on landscaping, the use of air conditioning, and the cleaning of bathrooms to alleviate the burden this amendment will impose.
Already suffering from the lack of educational funding, unsanitary bathrooms and cutting back on air conditioning is a discomfort children should not be subjected too.
Floridas tax housing increase importantly needed restructure, but clearly not at the expense of our children.
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