FLORIDA DIGEST - August 04, 2008

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~~FLORIDA GLBT NEWS~~

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ArtServe and The Atlantic Resort and Spa present
"Portals: New Works by Keith Clark"
Champagne Artist Reception
Tuesday, August 5, 2008 6-8pm
Atlantic Resort & Spa
601 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Free. Please RSVP to 954.462.8190 ext.207 by August 4.
This exhibit is on display through September 30, 2008, part of ArtServe'sExplore the World's Experiences, A Cultural Arts Affair program. visitwww.keithclarkgallery.com


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ArtsUnited will feature the paintings of local artist James Goodson in soloexhibit at the Stonewall Library and Archives from August 4 through 29,2008.
The library is located at 1717 North Andrews Avenue in Fort Lauderdale, FL.The exhibit opens with a reception to meet the artist from 6:30 to 8:00 PMon Monday, August 4th. Admission to the exhibit and reception are free andopen to the public. As a teen, James Goodson began studying dance, dramaand play writing at Baylor University. Work in fashion design and retail andwholesale display followed. Later James studied computer applications anddigital photography. He recently retired from NSU where he worked in MediaServices. In addition to his photography and paintings, James has publishedtwo books - a collection of poetry and a teen/tween novella. His art hasbeen featured in a number of venues throughout Broward County.


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Sol Theatre - Ft. Lauderdale
Previews August 6, 8, & 13 with $5 off.
Blowing Whistles Opens August 15th, performances through August.
Seating opens at 7:30, show begins at 8 PM.
Blowing Whistles, a comedy about being gay, being in love, big lies,internet hook ups, and the fallout that ensues. While some may find thematerial confronting, others will truly relish in it. Blowing Whistles isabout Nigel and Jamie, a likeable couple in a somewhat open relationship. Onthe eve of Gay Pride, which coincides with their tenth anniversary, Nigelcruises "Manhunt" online and meets 'Cumboy_17'. The ensuing events over thenext 24 hours will chart a course that will change their lives forever. BoxOffice: 954-801-9207
http://www.SolTheatre.com


~~FLORIDA GENERAL NEWS~~

Sun-Sentinel
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/
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-Davie, Plantation, Miramar, Southwest Ranches study fees for trafficaccidents
Prepare to pay more if you get into a traffic accident. Davie this monthwill likely vote on whether to bill drivers from outside the town who arecited in collisions requiring the attention of police and firefighters.Plantation, Miramar and Southwest Ranches are exploring similar proposals.
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/broward/sfl-flbaccident0804sbaug04,0,7948548.story

-Judge to hear challenge to voucher amendments
A judge plans to hear arguments over whether two pro-school voucherproposals should be removed from Florida's November ballot. Vouchers letstudents attend religious and other private schools at taxpayer expense. Thehearing is being held Monday in Tallahassee. The statewide teachers unionand other opponents say the Taxation and Budget Reform Commission exceededits authority by offering the constitutional amendments.
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/schools/sfl-0804vouchers,0,1481034.story

-Broward County parks will close Tuesdays because of budget cuts
County parks will lock up Tuesdays beginning Oct. 1
They come to kayak with their grandkids or find solace after the loss ofloved ones. Some Broward residents use the county's parks for a weekly gameof Frisbee golf or watch as their children clamber over jungle gyms. Butthese activities and many others must be put on hold one day a week startingOct. 1. Because of budget cutbacks regional parks, nature centers andnatural areas run by Broward County will be closed Tuesdays.
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/broward/sfl-flbparks0804sbaug04,0,3757667.story

-Investigators: Millions of Medicare dollars at risk due to poor oversightof medical suppliers
The government is putting millions of Medicare dollars at risk byauthorizing fictitious sellers of wheelchairs, prosthetics and other medicalsupplies to submit reimbursement claims with only limited review,congressional investigators say. The study by the Government AccountabilityOffice obtained by The Associated Press sought to follow up on oversightgaps that have plagued the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services sinceat least 2005. Roughly $1 billion of the $10 billion in annual Medicarepayments the government makes for medical equipment are later deemedimproper.
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/features/health/sns-ap-medicare-fraud,0,5507765.story


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Miami Herald
http://www.miamiherald.com/
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-Dade School Board set to vote on firing Crew
The Miami-Dade School Board will vote Monday on whether it should fireSuperintendent Rudy Crew for insubordination.
http://www.miamiherald.com/460/story/628269.html

-LIBERTY CITY: Liberty City activists lend hand to ex-felons
When inmates leave prisons throughout the state many are equipped withtrades that would lead to employment. Carpentry, cosmetology and tailoringare among the many skills learned behind penitentiary walls. Neighborhoodsin Miami's inner city, like Liberty City, are often home to the newlyreleased ex-felons with newly acquired skills.
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/communities/story/625409.html


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Fort Report
http://www.fortreport.com/
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-Obama: Restore delegate votes
Presumed Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama called Sunday for theFlorida and Michigan delegates to receive full votes at his nationalnominating convention this month. In a letter addressed to leaders at theDemocratic National Committee, Obama said the move would help promote "partyunity."
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/content/state/epaper/2008/08/03/0803floridademocrats.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0

-Check logic at the door with guns-to-work law
U.S. District Judge Robert L. Hinkle said early on that he thought Florida'snew take-your-gun-to-work law was "stupid." So is his ruling partiallyupholding the law. Not that it's Judge Hinkle's fault. Even the NationalRifle Association admits that the law was sloppily written. But not everylaw that's stupid also is unconstitutional. Sometimes, stupidity stands.
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/opinion/content/opinion/epaper/2008/08/04/a12a_leadedit_gunsatwork_0804.html

-Three political veterans vying for seat of Florida Senate minority leader
One of Florida's legislative leaders is being term-limited out of office,and those vying to fill his seat are not exactly political rookies.
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/southflorida/sfl-elx31senate0804sbaug04,0,3956604.story

-If We Drill in the U.S., We Don't Get the Oil
The oil that comes from offshore drilling will belong to the multinational firm, like Exxon-Mobil and will go to world markets, not us. One thing hasbeen driving me crazy about this drilling debate -- everyone seems to assumethat if we drill for oil in the US, that we will get the oil. And hence, wewon't be dependent on foreign oil anymore. But we won't get anything,Exxon-Mobil will.
http://www.alternet.org/environment/93619/if_we_drill_in_the_u.s.%2C_we_don%27t_get_the_oil/


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