AMERICAS CONTIGO - "UNIDOS POR JOVEN ARTISTA COLOMBIANO"

A mass for Israel Hernández, a young Colombian artist  who lost his life on the morning of August 6th. 16 de Agosto del 2013 "UNIDOS POR JOVEN ARTISTA COLOMBIANO" Americas Community Center, La Cofradía de la Virgen de Chiquinquirá de la Arquidiócesis de Miami, , la Cámara de Comercio Colombo-Americana, COLUSANA, Fundación Estampas de Colombia, Damas Voluntarias de Weston y Miami, Colombia Pa'ti, Danzas Anita Herrero,  Minicol, Kiwanis Club Colombia,AACE Asociación de ingenieros Colombianos, La Tuna de Weston,  Empresarios Colombianos, Comunidad Colombiana en general y amigos de Perú, Honduras, Costa Rica, Venezuela se permiten: INVITAR A todas la Autoridades Locales, a los Representantes Electos;  Federales, Estatales, Condales y Municipales; a las Autoridades Religiosas, al Honorable Cuerpo Diplomático acreditado en Miami, a todos los Medios de Comunicación, hablados, escritos y electrónicos, y a todas las demás Comunidades, a la Misa Solemne que se celebrará, por el descanso eterno del alma del joven artista colombiano,  ISRAEL HERNANDEZ-LLACH, muerto por la policía de Miami Beach, en lamentables circunstancias que son objeto de investigación. La Solemne Misa se celebrará: Este sábado 17 de agosto a las 10:00 AM. Saint Mary Cathedral, Catholic Church 7525 NW. 2nd Ave. Miami, FL. 33150. Con la asistencia de los Padres, Hermanos y demás  Familia Hernández Los colombianos, unidos en este momento de dolor y frustración, esperamos la asistencia y solidaridad de todos nuestros compatriotas y amigos. "Que Dios los bendiga" Junta Directiva y Equipo de Americas Community Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 16, 2013 SEA TURTLE NEST COUNT SECOND HIGHEST ON RECORD ~DEP staff and volunteers track and protect sea turtles during nesting season~ A sea turtle hatchling swims to the water at Guana Tolomato Mantanzas Research Reserve. TALLAHASSEE – Researchers at Florida's three National Estuarine Research Reserves are reporting that this year's sea turtle nesting season is boasting the second highest nest count on record at the reserves. Sea turtle nesting season begins in early May and extends to October 31. More than 1,800 biologists, interns and trained volunteers patrol Florida's 199 nesting beaches to identify, mark and monitor nests and evaluate nest productivity after the hatchlings emerge.  Researchers at Florida’s three National Estuarine Research Reserves located in Naples, Apalachicola and Ponte Vedra Beach gather evidence to track sea turtle populations and document the success of the nest outcomes. “Researchers, staff and volunteers at Florida’s three NERR’s play an important role in protecting sea turtles and helping to ensure hatchlings have the best chance for survival,” said Kevin Claridge, director of DEP’s Coastal and Aquatic Management Areas. “Florida’s NERRs are essential for the preservation of the state’s unique coastal landscape and the species that live there.” Early each morning during the season, staff, volunteers and interns with Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Naples patrol miles of sand along five beaches that account for nearly half of all the turtle activity in Collier County.  This year’s nesting activity is higher than last year. There are 461 documented nests in 2013 compared to 427 in 2012.   Researches at Guana Tolomato Mantanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve are reporting fewer nest compared to last year: 174 to 183. However, among these are 14 Atlantic Green Turtle nests. Green sea turtles are highly endangered and an increase in nesting is a welcome sign for its population’s health. At the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve, 226 nests have been caged by the patrols on 12 miles of beaches and two additional nearby islands. While nests can be inundated by high tides and coastal storms, the most serious threat is eggs being dug up and consumed or otherwise obliterated by predators, so the cages provide a needed defense.  Young turtles have a small amount of energy that must take them to the water,  which under natural conditions is the brightest spot on the nighttime beach. If they disorient – and head the wrong way – they may starve to death before landing in the floating sargassum weeds which are their food source. Tips to not disturb sea turtle nests: Take all personal belongings from the beach at the end of the day so no obstacles exist on the way to the water. Flatten sand castles and fill in holes. Pick up and properly dispose of litter on the beach. Stay off the dunes and use the designated walkovers for crossing. Shield any artificial lighting that might shine towards the beach.

About the Florida Department of Environmental Protection The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is the state’s principal environmental agency, created to protect, conserve and manage Florida’s environment and natural resources. The Department enforces federal and state environmental laws, protects Florida’s air and water quality, cleans up pollution, regulates solid waste management, promotes pollution prevention and acquires environmentally-sensitive lands for preservation. The agency also maintains a statewide system of parks, trails and aquatic preserves. To view the Department’s website log on to www.dep.state.fl.us.

White House Suspends Major Consumer Protection in ACA

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White House Suspends Major Consumer Protection in ACA Many Key Features of New Law Delayed by White House (Washington, D.C.) - This week it was reported that the Obama Administration has elected to suspend another provision of the Affordable Care Act (also called Obamacare). Under the postponement, an annual cap on out-of-pocket expenses designed to protect insurance customers from high costs, will be delayed until 2015, even though some consumers may face thousands more this year to cover medical expenses. This Obama Administration had previously delayed Medicare cuts that were to ensure the law did not add to the deficit, much of the small business exchange, and the mandate requiring large employers to offer insurance to their workers. The Administration has also allowed Members of Congress and Congressional staff to receive substantial subsidies to purchase insurance, which are not provided to other Americans. The White House has not suspended the individual mandate, which requires Americans to purchase coverage or face escalating penalties. Daniel Garza, Executive Director of The LIBRE Initiative released the following statement: "When Congress barely approved the Affordable Care Act on a narrow, party-line vote, there were some critical provisions needed to win support. It applied to Members of Congress. It required large employers to offer insurance. It included caps on consumer costs. It offered choices to small businesses. All of those features of the law - and others - have now been unilaterally suspended by the White House. Today a key advisor to the President even predicted that more unilateral changes will be made. This is unfair. The American people were sold a bill of goods - which is why they do not support it. If so many parts of the law are not ready to go into effect, the whole law should be delayed - until Congress and the President can fix it or repeal it."