Gregory Allen Collis | Sexual Predator | Miami Beach, FL
September 2, 2009 by Kim
Filed under Sexual Predator
Date Of Photo: 08/21/2009
Gregory Allen Collis
DOB:
08/28/1962
Reported Address:
1760 NE 157TH TER Miami Beach,Florida
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Alexander Dorsainvil | Sexual Predator | Miami, FL
September 2, 2009 by Kim
Filed under Sexual Predator
Date Of Photo: 08/26/2009
Alexander Dorsainvil
DOB:
02/20/1979
Reported Address:
12410 W Randall Dr.Miami,Florida
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Kenneth J Washington | Sexual Predator | Miami, FL
September 2, 2009 by Kim
Filed under Sexual Predator
Date Of Photo: 01/28/2008
Kenneth J Washington
DOB:
02/05/1976
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Who Were Our Presidents? Part 6
By Dan Samaria
Publisher/GCC
Sept. 1, 2009
Editor’s Note: How many of us along with our children? Know who our Presidents were and what they have done in Office.
Each week we will pick a President and tell you about them and their accomplishes.
We hope that you will enjoy this series. And let us know what you think? dan@youngchronicle.com
6. JOHN QUINCY ADAMS 1825-1829
The first President who was the son of a President, John Quincy Adams in many respects paralleled the career as well as the temperament and viewpoints of his illustrious father. Born in Braintree, Massachusetts, in 1767, he watched the Battle of Bunker Hill from the top of Penn’s Hill above the family farm. As secretary to his father in Europe, he became an accomplished linguist and assiduous diarist.
After graduating from Harvard College, he became a lawyer. At age 26 he was appointed Minister to the Netherlands, then promoted to the Berlin Legation. In 1802 he was elected to the United States Senate. Six years later President Madison appointed him Minister to Russia.
Serving under President Monroe, Adams was one of America’s great Secretaries of State, arranging with England for the joint occupation of the Oregon country, obtaining from Spain the cession of the Floridas, and formulating with the President the Monroe Doctrine.
In the political tradition of the early 19th century, Adams as Secretary of State was considered the political heir to the Presidency. But the old ways of choosing a President were giving way in 1824 before the clamor for a popular choice.
Within the one and only party–the Republican–sectionalism and factionalism were developing, and each section put up its own candidate for the Presidency. Adams, the candidate of the North, fell behind Gen. Andrew Jackson in both popular and electoral votes, but received more than William H. Crawford and Henry Clay. Since no candidate had a majority of electoral votes, the election was decided among the top three by the House of Representatives. Clay, who favored a program similar to that of Adams, threw his crucial support in the House to the New Englander.
Upon becoming President, Adams appointed Clay as Secretary of State. Jackson and his angry followers charged that a “corrupt bargain” had taken place and immediately began their campaign to wrest the Presidency from Adams in 1828.
Well aware that he would face hostility in Congress, Adams nevertheless proclaimed in his first Annual Message a spectacular national program. He proposed that the Federal Government bring the sections together with a network of highways and canals, and that it develop and conserve the public domain, using funds from the sale of public lands. In 1828, he broke ground for the 185-mile C & 0 Canal.
Adams also urged the United States to take a lead in the development of the arts and sciences through the establishment of a national university, the financing of scientific expeditions, and the erection of an observatory. His critics declared such measures transcended constitutional limitations.
The campaign of 1828, in which his Jacksonian opponents charged him with corruption and public plunder, was an ordeal Adams did not easily bear. After his defeat he returned to Massachusetts, expecting to spend the remainder of his life enjoying his farm and his books.
Unexpectedly, in 1830, the Plymouth district elected him to the House of Representatives, and there for the remainder of his life he served as a powerful leader. Above all, he fought against circumscription of civil liberties.
In 1836 southern Congressmen passed a “gag rule” providing that the House automatically table petitions against slavery. Adams tirelessly fought the rule for eight years until finally he obtained its repeal.
In 1848, he collapsed on the floor of the House from a stroke and was carried to the Speaker’s Room, where two days later he died. He was buried–as were his father, mother, and wife–at First Parish Church in Quincy. To the end, “Old Man Eloquent” had fought for what he considered right.
Editor’s Note: President Adams kept Americia out of the French and British war. We would like to know if you can come up more that he has accomplished? You can win a prize, dan@youngchronicle.com
Source: Whitehouse Wiki Answers
Parent Involvement at School
September 1, 2009 by Dan
Filed under Parent's Advice
By Family.com
Sept. 1, 2009
When we think of parent involvement at school, we typically think of the PTA. But there are other support groups including PTOs, boosters, and foundations. In some schools, a support group such as the PTA can be a very active body, addressing issues such as budget, school policies, fundraising, and community relations. While being a member of the PTA can be very rewarding for parents, it can also be a time-consuming endeavor.
In fact, there are many ways to get directly involved with your child’s school. Let the teacher or principal know of your interest and any areas of expertise you have (gardening, photography, or cooking, for example).
You can also ask to volunteer in the classroom and help with projects or other classroom tasks such as making copies, helping individual students, or preparing activities. Similarly, you might suggest an activity or series of activities to supplement the curriculum (for example, you could come in and lead the class in a cooking lesson that focuses on measurement).
You might also volunteer around the school by helping in the library, monitoring students on the playground, or helping with tasks such as creating a brochure for new families. Think outside of the box — the options are limitless. If you express an interest in being involved, chances are the teacher and school will find a way to make it happen.
Source: Family
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To Help Your Child to be Safe School Year
By Safekids/PIO
Sept. 1, 2009
As kids head back to school, Safe Kids’ new study “Characteristics of Distracted Drivers in School Zones: A National Report” reveals a scary truth: One out of every six drivers in school zones is distracted. With cell phones, email and text messaging being added to the list of more traditional distractions like eating and grooming, there are more ways than ever for drivers to become distracted – and potentially dangerous to children as they walk to and from school.
About 10 percent of drivers were caught using hand-held electronics—such as cell phones, PDAs, and Smartphones. These devices were the leading cause of distraction. And while laws on using electronics while driving are still being hotly debated, this research shows that simply having a law on the books could help reduce distracted driving. States that have laws are 13 percent less likely to have distracted drivers in school zones.
The Danger of Distracted Driving Recent studies have measured the driving skills of distracted drivers showing they perform as bad or worse than drivers who are drunk. This is frightening for anyone on the road, but it’s a particularly dangerous situation when kids are added into the mix.
Common Traits of Distracted Driving
Seatbelt use. Drivers that don’t wear a seatbelt are 34 percent more likely to be distracted than drivers who are buckled up. As a driver, if you engage in one risky behavior – you are more likely to engage in multiple unsafe driving behaviors.
Time of day. Afternoon drivers are 22 percent more likely to be distracted than morning drivers. Throughout the year, one in three child pedestrian deaths occur between 3 and 7 p.m., making afternoons the most dangerous time for children to walk.
Gender. Female drivers are 21 percent more likely to be distracted than male drivers. Moms today have a million things on their to-do lists and too often women are multitasking behind the wheel. But that doesn’t mean male drivers are off the hook—their rate of distraction was still way too high.
Traffic volume. People driving on roads with a lot of traffic are 16 percent more likely to be distracted than those driving on roads with less traffic.
Tips from Safe Kids Walk This Way
Safe Kids and FedEx have been working together for 10 years on the Walk This Way program where we educate children about walking safely. We conduct programs in more than 600 schools and have reached more than a million kids all across the United States.
Be a Safe Kid
Be a Safe Driver
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Source: USA Safekids
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Astronaut Timothy Kopra – “Where is my Ride”
By Laura Leigh Davidson
August 31, 2009
Has anyone ever been a little late picking you up from school or practice? NASA astronaut Timothy Kopra found himself in a similar situation this week.
Kopra has been living on the International Space Station (ISS) since mid-July. He is scheduled to return to Earth aboard space shuttle Discovery. But his ride has been delayed. Discovery was unable to launch at its scheduled time on Tuesday due to thunderstorms. The shutttle’s blast off has now been postponed until Friday because of mechanical problems.
Until Discovery arrives to take him home, Kopra will continue his daily duties, which include conducting science experiments in the ISS labs, and performing maintenance on the space station. Kopra and five other astronauts from around the world currently live on the ISS.
Kopra recently talked to Scholastic Kid Reporters Bailey and Mason Pownall of Austin, Texas, about what it’s like to live in space. Here’s part of their interview.
Q: As a child, was it your dream to become an astronaut?
KOPRA: When I was about 6, it was pretty normal for a kid to want to grow up to become an astronaut. NASA was landing men on the moon, and it was a really exciting time for the space program.
Q: What has been your favorite part of being an astronaut, if you had to pick one thing?
KOPRA: Probably the favorite thing that I’ve done so far was to live underwater for a week. I lived in a facility called Aquarius. Living underwater is very similar to living in space. We had a crew of six that lived inside this module that wasn’t very large. We took daily walks on the bottom of the ocean. (Walking on the ocean floor is similar to walking on the moon.)
Q: What are some of your jobs on the space station?
Space shuttle Discovery sits atop launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, August 25, 2009. (Photo: Scott Audette/Reuters)
KOPRA: My very first job on the ISS was a space walk. I worked with robotic arms to help attach different platforms to the space station. I also spend about two hours every day working out. Living in space is very hard on your body and exercising helps you withstand the harsh conditions.
Q: What is the biggest challenge about being an astronaut?
KOPRA: For me [since I have been in training to be on the ISS] probably the most challenging part has been separation from family.
Q: What is the first thing you’ll do when you come back to Earth?
KOPRA: As soon as we get back, I’ll essentially be a lab rat. I have to participate in experiments that will help scientists understand exactly what happens to the human body when it is exposed to very weak gravity for a long period of time. Scientists will be taking a lot of measurements to see how my body is adapting to coming back to the stronger gravity on Earth.
Q: What kind of food will you be excited to eat when you come back to Earth?
KOPRA: Fresh food. We have a very limited supply of fresh food.
Q: What would be your advice to kids who want to become astronauts?
KOPRA: I think the primary way to achieve goals like that is through perseverance and hard work. You can apply those to any major goal that you have.
Astronaut Nicole Stott will be taking Kopra’s place aboard the ISS.
Source: Scholastic News Online
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