Last November thousands of voters in Florida waited for hours to cast their vote for the elected offices on the ballot from president to school board members. Many voters expressed feelings of outrage, disgust, and concern over this continued voting traffic jam. Voter ID, registration status, and precinct vote location were some of the main issues of confusion at polls.
As echoed in the reference publication, the United States of America (US) has for the past 2 decades become a role model to Ghana’s infant and perpetually nurtured democracy in the West African Sub Region. The US model of democracy remains truly inspirational to many developing democracies across the length and breadth of the globe.
Rise of the Guardians is a 2012 American 3D computer-animated fantasy-adventure film based on William Joyce’s The Guardians of Childhood book series and The Man in the Moon short film by Joyce and Reel FX. Peter Ramsey directed the film, while Joyce and Guillermo del Toro were executive producers. Produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by Paramount Pictures, it was released on November 21, 2012, with mixed and critical reception.
A new subculture of die-hard obstacle and adventure racers is growing and on Saturday, Oct. 20, they were challenged with a five-mile adventure course in Dade City, Florida.
The dark days still loom around the N.H.L. lockout, but good news came from the New York Islanders organization. Owner Charles Wang has agreed to bring the team to Brooklyn to play in the Barclays Center for the next 25 years, beginning in the 2015-16 season.
When one thinks of a Dream Catcher, one brings up an image of a round object made of a fake wood-like material, with a sting in the middle woven in an intricate pattern on the inside of the circle. The outside of the ring is adorned with feathers that drape down. But what is its purpose? Where did it come from? There is more to it than people realize.
Monday, October 29, was another visit of another monster- Hurricane Sandy. The devastative impact of this storm through the 29th and the 30th was just unspeakable. Residents along with the coastal states of New Jersey, and Newark in New York, were probably, the most-hit zones of the catastrophe. Millions of people have since been displaced and already in need of emergency relief.
There is nothing comparable to the pain of losing a loved one, especially when you know it was just the start of their life. The community of Saint Leo University doesn’t want to share in the tragedy that struck two Bradenton families last Christmas.
On September 26 the Saint Leo University Speaker Series resumed with Nancy Tate, executive director of the League of Women Voters speaking at the Greenfelder-Denlinger boardroom in the Student Community Center.
It is almost time for elections. Are you ready to make a difference? Political advertisements, interviews, and speeches are being publicized in the favor of each candidate working to earn your trust, or more specifically your vote. But before you can think about who you believe can make a positive change, you must be registered in the state of Florida to vote. For those who are not registered in the state of Florida to vote, there is a simple solution that will have you ready for November 4th, 2012.
