Sunday, March 2, 2008

Primere Night

Hello everyone,

Evelyn here,

with an update on HBO's presentation of John Adams. HBO will presents the premiere of "John Adams" on March 3, 2008. It will be held at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, and there will be a  premiere party held after the viewing.

For more movies’ premieres, check my fan page here.

Evelyn out.

Obama aide: Clinton will ‘fail' Tuesday

Hello Everyone,

Evelyn here,

Although, I am still not convinced that either Hilary Clinton or Barack Obama will make it to the seat of the President of the United States this fall, I find it interesting that in Clinton's latest ad campaign she has implied that on the issue of national security, she has what it would take to "push the button" if the need should arrive. Does she really? I would like to think so.

  From Politico.com - Obama aide: Clinton will ‘fail' Tuesday

Evelyn out.

GOVERNOR CRIS SPEAKS ON THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS HIS OFFICE HAS MADE TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF FLORIDIANS

Hello Everyone,

 

Evelyn here,

 

In this special message from Governor Cris speaks on the accomplishments his office has made to improve the lives of the citizens of Florida.

 

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February 29, 2008
 
Dear Friend,
 
Next week, the Florida Legislature will gather in Tallahassee for the beginning of the 2008 Legislative Session. According to tradition, I will deliver the State of the State Address on the first day, next Tuesday, March 4, at a joint meeting of the House of Representatives and Senate. 
 
This year, however, I have asked House Speaker Marco Rubio and Senate President Ken Pruitt to hold this joint meeting during the evening, rather than the morning as in years past. An evening address will give many Floridians the opportunity to watch the address live from their homes and learn more about the issues that affect them most.  
 
During the past 14 months, we have lowered property taxes, renewed efforts to protect our natural environment, and opened government to new rays of sunshine. Our many accomplishments have improved the lives of Floridians, and I am grateful for the work and dedication of our Legislature and all the individuals in state government who tirelessly serve the citizens of our great state.
 
I invite you to tune in next Tuesday evening to learn how – with the help of the Florida Legislature – we can continue strengthening Florida’s families, schools and economy while also protecting our neighborhoods and natural resources.
 
2008 State of the State Address
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
6:00 p.m.*
 
I hope that you will join us next Tuesday evening. It is an honor to serve you, and I look forward to working with the 2008 Legislature for the good of the people of Florida.
 
 
*Check your local listings for more details.
 

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Evelyn out

Governor Cris Announces His Fitness Challenge

Hello Everyone,

 

Evelyn here

 

This weekly excerpt from “Notes from the Capital” focuses on the Governor's Fitness Challenge, which centered on getting elementary schools and students involved in daily physical activities that promote good health and fitness.

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Dear Friends, 

 
This week we focused on improving the health and physical fitness of Floridians. We restored the Governor's Baseball Dinner to honor Major League Baseball and Minor League clubs who train throughout the spring and summer here in Florida. The dinner is a wonderful opportunity to thank baseball for their long and storied history in our state that goes back nearly a century.
 
Sports like baseball are a great way to encourage outdoor activities and get Floridians excited about being physically active.
 
This week I announced the Governor's Fitness Challenge. This is an eight-week challenge that encourages elementary schools and students to participate in physical activity. The Challenge focuses on five activities that can be completed during or after the school day.
 
Participating schools have the opportunity to win thousands of dollars' worth of sports or fitness equipment — or a visit from a Florida professional athlete or Olympian.  Schools will also have the opportunity to receive a designation as a Governor's Fitness Champion School. The registration deadline for individuals and schools is Friday, March 7, 2008. Registration forms and more information about the Challenge can be found at www.GovernorsFitnessChallenge.com
 
Physical fitness is an important part of the development of young children. I hope you will join me in this cause to build a better future for our young people by teaching them how to lead a healthy lifestyle.
 
Thank you and may God continue to bless Florida.

 
  

Top Right: Cal Ripken Jr. receives a check on behalf of the 2008 Governor's Baseball Dinner to benefit the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation and go toward establishing a youth baseball program in the Tampa Bay area.  The Foundation's programs use baseball and softball to develop character and give disadvantaged youth opportunities to succeed.
 
Middle Left: A student demonstrates the Broad Jump, which measures lower body strength, during a recent school visit where Governor Charlie Crist announced the Governor's Fitness Challenge.
 
Bottom Right: Governor Charlie Crist encourages Florida elementary schools and students to participate in the Governor's Fitness Challenge. Students will also be encouraged to engage in physical activity outside of the school environment.
 

Governor Crist Marks Conclusion of Black History Month at Mansion Event
 
James Gibson (right), one of the original Florida Highwaymen artists, presented his painting Boca Ciega Bay to the State of Florida at this week's Black History Month celebration at the Governor's Mansion.  Governor Crist hosted more than 200 community leaders, educators and students to mark the conclusion of Black History Month. He honored Points of Light winners, educators, and student essay-contest winners.
 
Gibson's painting is inspired by Boca Ciega Bay near St. Petersburg, Governor Crist's hometown. He is one of eight original Highwaymen artists who, beginning in the 1950s, sold Florida landscape art on the sides of highways in the Fort Pierce area.
 
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Evelyyn out.

THE CLOSE OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH AND THE CONTINUAL FIGHT AGAINST RACISM

Hello Everyone,

Evelyn here,

with excerpt from the Attorney General, Bill McCollum's "Generally Speaking on the close of Black History month and the continual fight against racism.

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Weekly Message from Attorney General Bill McCollum

As Black History Month draws to an end today, I wish to remind Floridians that while we have made significant progress fighting racial injustice, we cannot assume that it has been eradicated. As my Office of Civil Rights is all too aware, we must continue to fight to protect the ideals of freedom, equality and acceptance because we have not yet reached these noble goals, in spite of the more than four decades since the Civil Rights Act of 1964 became the law of the land.

Just within the past few weeks, my Office of Civil Rights became aware that an apartment complex in Central Florida was turning away African Americans looking to rent apartments. Several were told there was no space or were asked to leave, when there were not only several vacancies but also invitations extended to others of a different race to rent immediately. This is such an outrage that I struggle to comprehend that it is happening in this day and age. Needless to say, my office has launched a full investigation and we intend to protect the civil rights of those who were turned away from this complex. Such an injustice cannot go unaddressed.

Situations such as this should make us consider and appreciate our valuable rights to be free and to live in a country where all men and all women should be treated equally and should be able to exercise the same freedom. Next Tuesday, we will see one of the greatest exercises in freedom and democracy as our state Legislators travel to the Capitol to convene the 2008 Florida Legislative Session.

As Florida?s Attorney General, I am working with your senators and representatives on several important pieces of legislation this session, including one to protect our communities from gangs, one to eradicate marijuana grow houses, one to protect homeowners facing foreclosure from additional scams, and one to ensure that victims of Florida-based child pornography have a voice in court and the ability to pursue civil remedies for their victimization. I want to encourage the leaders of Florida to keep the public safety of all our citizens a top priority.















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Evelyn out.

HBO Presents John Adams

Hello Everyone,

Evelyn here,

Since making the transition of dividing my very interests into separates web sites, it is seldom that I come across a film that not only fits the scoop of this site but also the high level of informational within American history. The following entry is from the current post I wrote for my “It’s A Woman’s Thing – "The Woman Within" Fan Page.

03.01.08 – Beginning at 8 PM on March 16th HBO will air a new miniseries on
the life one of America founding father. This epic seven part miniseries is
recreation of life the John Adam, who with an unfailing independent spirit
became the American Republic first ambassador to Holland and England, the
first American Vice President, the second American President, and father of
the sixth American President.

Based on David McCullough's Pulitzer Prize-winning biography, which was
drawn from an extensive collection of letters, diaries and family papers, the
miniseries stars Paul Giamatti as John Adams and Laura Linney as Abigail
Adams.

One of the most stirring and thought provoking phrase every written with on
paper and still retains its important and place in the lives of all Americans
today were written by John Adams in 1765, and he wrote, “Let us dare to read,
 think, speak and write.” There is not a politician or writer, past or present,
who does not understand the true meaning of this phrase and everyone,
should take it to heart because it contains the essence of what it means to be
truly free.

HBO’s presentation of John Adams will have airdates from March 16 through
April 20.

Letter from John Adams to Abigail Smith, 11 April 1764.

Evelyn out.

 


 

 

Saturday, March 1, 2008

Bad New Sebring

Hello Everyone,

Evelyn here,

Today is a very productive day for me. As I am working on each of my web sites. However, I want to mention that I am not unaware of the that teenage boy across the street disturbing the peace with his sound music.  I have reported him several times, and I do not think a police department's communication sector has sent anyone out to stop that boy from playing his car stereo so loud that it shake my house. 

I have been told by the police department's communication sector that because this teenage boy stops playing the music while I speaking with them that I should call again when he is playing it.  That is a senseless reason for not sending a patrol car out to speaks with that teenage boy and/or his family to discover why has continuously disregard the law and continued to play the car stereo so loud repeatedly especially when he and his family knew years ago when they did this same thing that it was disturbing my household. 

This is the same teenage boy who early last week stalked me and attempted to tailgate with the intent to force me to drive faster on a winding road. He is young, brash, and disrespectful with a mother who encourages his behavior. He drive a light blue Chrysler Sebring, a newer model. His mother drives an older Pathfinder, black in color. He drove another car last night and I report it and gave the police department's communication sector that plate number of the car. The car was left unattended with the engine running and the music playing, and this is the first time that was done.

Keep in mind that this familyhave harassed me and my family a few years back, and that they have done the same to other families and might be behind that people who are stalking me and my husband now and attempting todamage our new car.

Evelyn out.

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