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HaloKlear® DPS Water Treatment Technology Approved by the Florida Department of Transportation

BOTHELL, Washington, April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- HaloSource, Inc (HALO.LN, HAL.LN), the clean water technology company that develops and manufactures HaloKlear water clarification products for the construction, mining and dredging industries ...

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Daytona Beach woman, former FDOT employee, jailed for conspiracy and money laundering

A former Florida Department of Transportation employee accused of conspiracy and money laundering was sentenced to more than 3 years prison Thursday, according to a spokesman from the United States Attorney's Middle District of Florida Office in ...

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New polymer technology approved by FL Department of Transportation

Mitch Stocki, the HaloKlear Technical Sales Manager based in Florida commented, "Receiving the Florida Department of Transportation's approval changes the game. Building on the recent approval by the Washington State Department of Ecology for DPS ...

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South Florida Assessing Climate Change Impact On Roads, Bridges, Railroads, Airports

The collaborative effort includes Palm Beach, Miami-Dade and Broward transportation planners, the Florida Department of Transportation and the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority, which runs Tri-Rail. The project is a spinoff of the ...

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HaloKlear(R) DPS Water Treatment Technology Approved by the Florida Department of Transportation

HaloSource, Inc (HALO.LN, HAL.LN), the clean water technology company that develops and manufactures HaloKlear water clarification products for the construction, mining and dredging industries, has announced that its HaloKlear Dual Polymer System (DPS) has ...

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HaloKlear® DPS Water Treatment Technology Approved by the Florida Department of Transportation - WTVM.com-Columbus, GA News Weather & Sports

HaloSource, Inc (HALO.LN, HAL.LN), the clean water technology company that develops and manufactures HaloKlear water clarification products for the construction, mining and dredging industries, has announced that its HaloKlear Dual Polymer System (DPS) has ...

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Bombardier Wins Rail Operations and Maintenance Contract in Florida

Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation announced today that it has signed a contract with the State of Florida Department of Transportation to provide operations and maintenance services for the Central Florida Commuter Rail Transit project (also ...

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Approval by the Florida Department of Transport

Mitch Stocki, the HaloKlear Technical Sales Manager based in Florida commented, "Receiving the Florida Department of Transportation's approval changes the game. Building on the recent approval by the Washington State Department of Ecology for DPS ...

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HaloKlear® DPS Water Treatment Technology Approved by the Florida Department of Transportation - WDRB 41 Louisville - News, Weather, Sports Community

HaloSource, Inc (HALO.LN, HAL.LN), the clean water technology company that develops and manufactures HaloKlear water clarification products for the construction, mining and dredging industries, has announced that its HaloKlear Dual Polymer System (DPS) has ...

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FDOT Receives SOQs for I-4 Ultimate Project

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) announced on April 19, 2013 that it accepted Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from seven proposers in response to a Request for Qualifications for the I-4 Ultimate Project. The list of proposer teams may ...

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Florida Department Of Transportation Questions asked

Resolved Question: pre-employment drug testing. ***Please Help!!!!***?

I had a horrible migraine the past 3 days and took 2- 10mg vicodin earlier today and a few Tramadol yesterday, both of which I had old prescriptions for (over 6 months old) and I am wondering how long this will stay in my system (Saliva and Urine) I also have current prescriptions for Amphetamines and Anxiety meds I am wondering what the criteria would be for those as well and if the employer could deny me employment because of them. Please help!!! more

Resolved Question: How to open a Auto Tag Agency and DMV in Florida?

I've been researching it but can't seem to find any information. more

Resolved Question: University of Florida: will I still get fined even if I don't have a parking decal?

I parked today in a University of Florida parking lot which required a school parking decal, but I do not have one. The transportation and parking services issued me a $30.00 fine for not having a decal. I was curious if I do not have a decal and if my car is not registered onto my school account, then will I still be fined for the ticket?! Are they able to track my home through the license plate like a regular police department and issue me another fine? more

Resolved Question: Why aren't all members of the KKK arrested for hate crimes?

Why aren't all members of the KKK arrested for hate crimes?? I am Jewish and live near an area in Florida where the KKK is prevalent. In High School, I would get into fights with the kids whose parents were in the KKK at least once a week. I never threw the first punch. I often tried to get out of a confrontation by talking, and/or walking away. That rarely worked. It got to the point where, when I'd get into a fight, and be written up, and I'd be in the Principal's office and the Principal would rip up the paperwork. In my senior yeah, I had gotten attacked by 3 guys who were in their late teens (18 - 19) and early 20's. I had pressed charges against them and won. I just want to know, now that I am out of high school, what should I do about the harassment from the KKK? About 1/4 of the police department here is in some way or another influenced, are members them selves, or are taking bribes from the KKK... There is an almost nil African-Americans in the county I live in. I feel like I am stuck between a rock and a hard place. My father lives here, and even with all the BS he has to deal with, he can't afford to move. He basically stay's home, not going out, except for Dr.'s appointments. I've tried many times to bring charges against certain members who harass me, destroy my property, and threaten me. I can't move far from my father because I am his only source of transportation, and I do all of his food shopping and anything else that he needs. If someone could just help me to figure out what to do, I'd appreciate it. Only about 15% of the people who live in my county are Jewish. Our temple is often has had property damage done to it. Thanx, ---- Leahla1979THEY ARE COMMITING CRIMES!!!!They threaten me, my father, my temple. I am pretty much the only person who is willing to stand up to them. My Dad is terrified that one day he'll wake up and I go missing. My Rabbi is saying that basically, if we ignore the BS they're putting us through, it won't get worse. If we fight, it will get worse... I've had my car keyed, my home damaged, cannot count on the police, the DA is a friggen chicken shi!t. With most of my and my father's money going to paying for all the damage that they do to our property we can't save up money to try to move.This has only gotten really bad after I was attacked and pressed charges against the bastard who raped me. The rape kit was "Misplaced", the video that showed him following me into the ladies room was "Accidentally Erased" (Computer Error) and the DA said he didn't have a strong enough case.This whole damn county (And to a degree the surrounding counties) is friggis friggen corrupt. I don't know what to do...Please help...---- Leahla1979@Religion: I have gotten video of them destroying my property. When ever I hand stuff like that in, it gets "Misplaced"... I have video of them egging my father's house, but the DA says that it is to grainy and you can't clearly see who the people are... Never mind the fact that on the video, you can see the car's license plate clear and easily readable... The DA says to that, "All they have to do is say that there car was stolen or friend borrowed it.I am too scared to go to the media. If were just me, I'd do it... But I'd be putting my Dad in danger as well. I can't risk it...---- Leahla1979 more

Resolved Question: Why aren't all members of the KKK arrested for hate crimes?

Why aren't all members of the KKK arrested for hate crimes?? I am Jewish and live near an area in Florida where the KKK is prevalent. In High School, I would get into fights with the kids whose parents were in the KKK at least once a week. I never threw the first punch. I often tried to get out of a confrontation by talking, and/or walking away. That rarely worked. It got to the point where, when I'd get into a fight, and be written up, and I'd be in the Principal's office and the Principal would rip up the paperwork. In my senior yeah, I had gotten attacked by 3 guys who were in their late teens (18 - 19) and early 20's. I had pressed charges against them and won. I just want to know, now that I am out of high school, what should I do about the harassment from the KKK? About 1/4 of the police department here is in some way or another influenced, are members them selves, or are taking bribes from the KKK... There is an almost nil African-Americans in the county I live in. I feel like I am stuck between a rock and a hard place. My father lives here, and even with all the BS he has to deal with, he can't afford to move. He basically stay's home, not going out, except for Dr.'s appointments. I've tried many times to bring charges against certain members who harass me, destroy my property, and threaten me. I can't move far from my father because I am his only source of transportation, and I do all of his food shopping and anything else that he needs. If someone could just help me to figure out what to do, I'd appreciate it. Only about 15% of the people who live in my county are Jewish. Our temple is often has had property damage done to it. Thanx, ---- Leahla1979THEY ARE COMMITING CRIMES!!!!They threaten me, my father, my temple. I am pretty much the only person who is willing to stand up to them. My Dad is terrified that one day he'll wake up and I go missing. My Rabbi is saying that basically, if we ignore the BS they're putting us through, it won't get worse. If we fight, it will get worse... I've had my car keyed, my home damaged, cannot count on the police, the DA is a friggen chicken shi!t. With most of my and my father's money going to paying for all the damage that they do to our property we can't save up money to try to move.This has only gotten really bad after I was attacked and pressed charges against the bastard who raped me. The rape kit was "Misplaced", the video that showed him following me into the ladies room was "Accidentally Erased" (Computer Error) and the DA said he didn't have a strong enough case.This whole damn county (And to a degree the surrounding counties) is friggis friggen corrupt. I don't know what to do...Please help...---- Leahla1979 more

Resolved Question: Why aren't all members of the KKK arrested for hate crimes?

I am Jewish and live near an area in Florida where the KKK is prevalent. In High School, I would get into fights with the kids whose parents were in the KKK at least once a week. I never threw the first punch. I often tried to get out of a confrontation by talking, and/or walking away. That rarely worked. It got to the point where, when I'd get into a fight, and be written up, and I'd be in the Principal's office and the Principal would rip up the paperwork. In my senior yeah, I had gotten attacked by 3 guys who were in their late teens (18 - 19) and early 20's. I had pressed charges against them and won. I just want to know, now that I am out of high school, what should I do about the harassment from the KKK? About 1/4 of the police department here is in some way or another influenced, are members them selves, or are taking bribes from the KKK... There is an almost nil African-Americans in the county I live in. I feel like I am stuck between a rock and a hard place. My father lives here, and even with all the BS he has to deal with, he can't afford to move. He basically stay's home, not going out, except for Dr.'s appointments. I've tried many times to bring charges against certain members who harass me, destroy my property, and threaten me. I can't move far from my father because I am his only source of transportation, and I do all of his food shopping and anything else that he needs. If someone could just help me to figure out what to do, I'd appreciate it. Only about 15% of the people who live in my county are Jewish. Our temple is often has had property damage done to it. Thanx, ---- Leahla1979THEY ARE COMMITING CRIMES!!!!They threaten me, my father, my temple. I am pretty much the only person who is willing to stand up to them. My Dad is terrified that one day he'll wake up and I go missing. My Rabbi is saying that basically, if we ignore the BS they're putting us through, it won't get worse. If we fight, it will get worse... I've had my car keyed, my home damaged, cannot count on the police, the DA is a friggen chicken shi!t. With most of my and my father's money going to paying for all the damage that they do to our property we can't save up money to try to move.This has only gotten really bad after I was attacked and pressed charges against the bastard who raped me. The rape kit was "Misplaced", the video that showed him following me into the ladies room was "Accidentally Erased" (Computer Error) and the DA said he didn't have a strong enough case.This whole damn county (And to a degree the surrounding counties) is friggis friggen corrupt. I don't know what to do...Please help...---- Leahla1979 more

Resolved Question: Help finding aviation colleges?

Im currently in my junior year of high school, and I know want to either be a corporate pilot, or a flight instructor. Is a degree in aeronautical science and flight what i need to get for this? Ive looked at a couple schools online such as ERAU and Florida Tech's college of aeronautics ( both way too expensive). Ive also heard that you can do two years of school at TSTC then they have a program to transfer to A&M for the last two? Since I live in texas, I went and visited LeTourneau University, which I loved! What degree do I need to get, and what schools should I look at? Thanks so much for the help! more

Resolved Question: Can someone please help me with my driver ed quiz?

If you know the answers please help. I'm taking 10 online classes, 8 classes at my school, and 4 college classes. I need the credit from this course and I can't fail any of the online or classes at my high school or I don't graduate this year And i'm really struggling. :/ 1. In Florida the standard defined speed limit in a residential area is ___________ mph. A. 20 B. 25 C. 30 2. The goals of the Safety Office of the Department of Transportation include______. A. keeping records for cars B. assistance in emergencies C. administering the distribution of license plates D. all of the above 3. You must use headlights when driving ___________________. A. between sunset and sunrise B. in rain C. half hour after sunset and half hour before sunrise D. Both A and B 4. Which lane delivers the driver to the acceleration lane and primarily gives the driver time to evaluate highway traffic conditions? A. Entrance Ramp B. Acceleration Lane C. Merging Area D. None of the above 5. Which of the following rules should be used to keep the appropriate distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you? A. Golden rule B. Two-car length rule C. Two-second rule D. Both A and C 6. True or false. Students with a Learners License may not receive a motorcycle endorsement. A. True B. False 7. What factor IS NOT a part of the highway traffic system? A. The environment B. Highways C. Drivers D. Car washes 8. Florida has ____________ roads that are designated as part of the National Highway System. A. several B. empty C. few D. none of the above 9. The Highway Transportation System is coordinated by _____________. A. the U.S. Department of Transportation B. your local police department C. the Department of Education D. the Internal Revenue Service more

Resolved Question: Why did the Senate lard-up the disaster relief bill with so much pork (almost 1/3 of the spending)?

Why couldn't they just pass a clean bill. The pork-barrel feast includes more than $8 million to buy cars and equipment for the Homeland Security and Justice departments. It also includes a whopping $150 million for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to dole out to fisheries in Alaska and $2 million for the Smithsonian Institution to repair museum roofs in DC. An eye-popping $13 billion would go to “mitigation” projects to prepare for future storms. Other big-ticket items in the bill include $207 million for the VA Manhattan Medical Center; $41 million to fix up eight military bases along the storm’s path, including Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; $4 million for repairs at Kennedy Space Center in Florida; $3.3 million for the Plum Island Animal Disease Center and $1.1 million to repair national cemeteries. $58.8 million for forest restoration on private land. $197 million “to… protect coastal ecosystems and habitat impacted by Hurricane Sandy.” $10.78 billion for public transportation, most of which is allocated to future construction and improvements, not disaster relief. $17 billion for wasteful Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), a program that has become notorious for its use as a backdoor earmark program. “There’s this ‘Christmas Tree effect’ where legislators put in their favorite bills and tack them onto something. The [Obama] administration does that, that’s why you have an omnibus bill–to force everybody to vote for things that would never stand up in the light of day if they were individual,” Mr. Bloomberg said on his weekly radio show with John Gambling. “I’m sympathetic. Yelling and screaming at [Mr. Boehner] is just not my style. It may be effective, it may not be. Everybody’s got to make their own decisions. I think the legislative leaders who criticize and those in the Legislature should stop and think, they do exactly the same thing in terms of ladling on things that are totally extraneous but it’s the only way they get them through.” more

Resolved Question: Trucking companies that will hire and train me to obtain my CDL class A?

I live in palm beach county florida and im in pursuit of my cdl class A license. I have done some research but have no real solid leads or answers, but what im wanting to know is what are some trucking companies that will hire me w/ no license and train me to drive? Anyone with actual experience with any companies? more

Resolved Question: How can one manage Cuscuta / amarbel parasite on Ficus tree by using selective herbicides?

In Delhi luxury farmhouse Cuscuta/ amarbel is prevelent on ficus trees and other hedge. Mechenical control is costly and boring. more

Resolved Question: How much money should I bring to Disney World?

I'm going to Disney World in December with the choral department of my school. Pretty much everything is payed for already from transportation to hotel stay to meals plus the Park Hopper pass but I just want to know how much spending money I need. We'll be there for 4 days. Bonus-- What should I take? Like in Clothes etc. Should i bring a bathing suit/bikini. Ive heard is hot/warm in december but I've never been to Disney much less Florida. Thanks<3 more

Resolved Question: Does it matter what state you get your CDL from?

I've been researching this, and the CDL schools that I am interested in are in other states than my home state. My drivers license is from Florida, but I live in TN, and the schools I am looking at are in TN or TX. My question is does the state that I train in matter? Would I get a CDL from TN if I train in TN, or would I train in TN, then get a license from FL? Or do I need to go to FL to get a CDL? I can't find the answer to this! more

Resolved Question: How much does shipping a puppy cost?

My aunts Siberian Husky is pregnant and she is going to give me one of the pups. :D It has been my dream to have one. She lives in Puerto Rico and I live in Florida. Do you have any idea about how much it will cost me to have him shipped? He will be like 20 pounds I'm guessing if he has to be a minimum of 2 months to travel on air. Thank you for your help! (: more

Resolved Question: Learners licenses help?!?

I'm going to get my learners in September but I haven't studied at all? If you've already taken the learners test what do you think I should start studying? Should I get the learners book? I just want to know what I need to know for the test and what I need to study most? more

Resolved Question: Can you take your learners driver license in Florida online before you turn 15?

Im 14 and my birthday is in a week and Can i take the online test now and then make my appointment at the DMV after i turn 15 next tuesday? more

Resolved Question: DRIVERS ED!!! PLEASE HELP!!?

2. The Highway Transportation System ___________. A. facilitates the efficient movement of people and goods throughout the U.S. B. keeps traffic moving slowly C. reduces the number of cars on the road D. is used only for business 3. The Highway Transportation System is coordinated by _____________. A. the U.S. Department of Transportation B. your local police department C. the Department of Education D. the Internal Revenue Service 4. If you become employed in Florida and you own a vehicle, you must register the vehicle with the DHSMV within _____________ days. A. 10 B. 20 C. 30 5. Together, what do the divisions of the DHSMV do? A. Make sure lines are long B. Use more money than other government organizations C. Keep Florida highways safe D. None of the above 6. The Highway Transportation System has helped ___________ traffic deaths. A. increase B. reduce C. investigate D. stop 7. The DHSMV ___________________________ monitors the sale and registration of vehicles and vessels within the state. A. Division of Driver Licenses B. Division of the Florida Highway Patrol C. Division of Justice D. The Division of Motor Vehicles more

Resolved Question: government questions?

I need the answers to these questions and i cant seem to find them anywhere else, does anyone know a website or know the answer to any of these ? What is the two part role of the presidents cabinet? How many cabinet position are present in the federal bureaucracy? The title of the department heads are known as "blank" With the exception of which department? All courts inferior to the U.S. Supreme court are set up by whom? What was the ruling of the Gibson vs. Wainwright Supreme Court case? The Supreme Court Justice that elevated the Judicial Branch was: Makeup of the Federal Court System (state the # of available U.S. Courts for the listed items): - U.S. Supreme Court: - U.S. Court of Appeals: - U.S. District Courts: more

Resolved Question: Drivers ED Test HELP !?

1. While using the HTS, ________________ will help maintain a safe driving environment despite high speeds and a large number of other road users. A. driving slower than the speed limit B. using the horn frequently C. following the laws of the road D. using a cell phone 2. Driving at slower speeds than traffic flow _____________ . A. is a good way to save fuel B. may impede other vehicles on the road that are traveling at normal and safe speeds C. cannot result in a ticket for driving too slowly D. Both B and C 3. The Highway Transportation System is coordinated by _____________. A. the U.S. Department of Transportation B. your local police department C. the Department of Education D. the Internal Revenue Service 4. The DHSMV _________________________ is an enforcement sector that patrols state highways and ensures the safety of drivers and citizens while on the road. A. Division of Driver Licenses B. Division of the Florida Highway Patrol C. Division of Justice D. Department of Insurance 5. When parking uphill on a street with no curb, how should your front wheels be positioned? A. Turned to the left (toward the street) B. Turned to the right (away from the street) C. Parallel with the pavement D. It doesn’t matter which way the wheels are turned 6. When securing the vehicle, what should be the first task? A. Setting the parking brake B. Stopping in a legal, secure parking space C. Placing the gear selector in park (P) D. Turning off any accessories 7. If the road surface or visibility is compromised in any way, such as by traffic congestion or bad weather, you must ____________. A. drive at the posted speed limit B. adjust your speed C. use cruise control D. stop and wait until the weather improves 8. The Highway Transportation System has helped ___________ traffic deaths. A. increase B. reduce C. investigate D. stop 9. Which of the following rules should be used to keep the appropriate distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you? A. Golden rule B. Two-car length rule C. Two-second rule D. Both A and C 10. You must use headlights when driving ___________________. A. between sunset and sunrise B. in rain C. half hour after sunset and half hour before sunrise D. Both A and B more

Resolved Question: I need help on Drviers Ed!!!!! please answer ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?

1. When securing the vehicle, what should be the first task? A. Setting the parking brake B. Stopping in a legal, secure parking space C. Placing the gear selector in park (P) D. Turning off any accessories 2. If the road surface or visibility is compromised in any way, such as by traffic congestion or bad weather, you must ____________. A. drive at the posted speed limit B. adjust your speed C. use cruise control D. stop and wait until the weather improves 3. What factor IS NOT a part of the highway traffic system? A. The environment B. Highways C. Drivers D. Car washes 4. Which lane delivers the driver to the acceleration lane and primarily gives the driver time to evaluate highway traffic conditions? A. Entrance Ramp B. Acceleration Lane C. Merging Area D. None of the above 5. The DHSMV ___________________________ monitors the sale and registration of vehicles and vessels within the state. A. Division of Driver Licenses B. Division of the Florida Highway Patrol C. Division of Justice D. The Division of Motor Vehicles 6. Which of the following rules should be used to keep the appropriate distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you? A. Golden rule B. Two-car length rule C. Two-second rule D. Both A and C 7. The Highway Transportation System ___________. A. facilitates the efficient movement of people and goods throughout the U.S. B. keeps traffic moving slowly C. reduces the number of cars on the road D. is used only for business 8. The United States Highway System is a _____________ in the United States numbered within a nationwide grid. A. police department B. insurance company C. system of roads D. all of the above 9. You must use headlights when driving ___________________. A. between sunset and sunrise B. in rain C. half hour after sunset and half hour before sunrise D. Both A and B 10. The goals of the Safety Office of the Department of Transportation include______. A. keeping records for cars B. assistance in emergencies C. administering the distribution of license plates D. all of the above more

Resolved Question: I think officer gave wrong section on speeding ticket florida , please help !?

I was given a speeding ticket on a local road in broward county florida, i was actually stopped at on West sunrise blvd. He wrote it up for section 316.189 . the book shows :316.189 Establishment of municipal and county speed zones. (1) MUNICIPAL SPEED.--The maximum speed within any municipality is 30 miles per hour. With respect to residence districts, a municipality may set a maximum speed limit of 20 or 25 miles per hour on local streets and highways after an investigation determines that such a limit is reasonable. It shall not be necessary to conduct a separate investigation for each residence district. A municipality may set speed zones altering the speed limit, both as to maximum, not to exceed 60 miles per hour, and minimum, after investigation determines such a change is reasonable and in conformity to criteria promulgated by the Department of Transportation, except that no changes shall be made on state highways or connecting links or extensions thereof, which shall be changed only by the Department of Transportation. is this the right statue because in the book it says that section is mandatory court apperance . And i was supposedly going 60 in a 45. No school zone or construction. Thanks for the help. more

Resolved Question: Is it legal to drive a homemade go kart on the streets in Florida?

Is it completely illegal? Or... Is there a maximum cc limit? Speed limit? Gas or electric? Safety requirement? Thanks :) more

Resolved Question: Is the real reason the administration wants the PPACA, also known as Obamacare, to be found constitutional by?

the Supreme Court because they want their next piece of signature legislation, PTAMA to be passed? The Peoples Transportation and Affordable Movement Act (PTAMA) also known as Obamacar is the next piece of signature legislation for this administration. Even though a majority of the people is against the legislation its supporters say that it will bend the cost curve of rising costs of transportation and insure adequate transportation for everyone. At the heart of the legislation is the mandate that everyone will buy transportation at the federally determined levels or face a fine thus insuring the needed funds to transport everyone. The minimum level has been determined to be a fully electric vehicle. The law also allows you to keep your current transportation ( gas powered vehicle, biking, walking) but if that transportation does not meet the minimum level you will pay the fine. The supporters of the legislation point to the fact that everyone will need transportation at some point in their life and that failing to purchase the minimum level of transportation shifts the costs on a smaller pool of people increasing the costs for everyone. The government’s position is that even walking or biking is participating in transportation and that participation has a material affect on interstate commerce in the transportation market which the Constitution clearly gives them the power to regulate. The government also states that the legislation is for the general welfare of the people. They say that the Constitution gives the federal government the power to institute this legislation under the commerce clause, United States Constitution (Article I, Section 8, Clause 3) and the Necessary and Proper Clause United States Constitution (Article I, Section 8, Clause 18). Government lawyers have stated that they are not concerned with the legal challenges the legislation faces since legal precedent exists in recent Supreme Court rulings, State of Florida, et al. v. Department of Health and Human Services, et al (11-400). National Federation of Independent Business, et al., v. Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services, et al. (11-393) When will it end if the Supreme Court doesn't protect the people against the governments overreach? more

Resolved Question: Should the Department of Motor Vehicles be changed to Transportation Department?

For example: California Transportation Department. New York Transportation Department. Florida Transportation Department. Texas Transportation Department. more

Resolved Question: The Peoples Transportation and Affordable Movement Act (PTAMA) also known as Obamacar?

was recently passed by Congress and is the next piece of signature legislation for this administration. Even though a majority of the people is against the legislation its supporters say that it will bend the cost curve of rising costs of transportation and insure adequate transportation for everyone. At the heart of the legislation is the mandate that everyone will buy transportation at the federally determined levels or face a fine thus insuring the needed funds to transport everyone. The minimum level has been determined to be a fully electric vehicle. The law also allows you to keep your current transportation ( gas powered vehicle, biking, walking) but if that transportation does not meet the minimum level you will pay the fine. Opponents of the legislation say the legislation is an overreach of federal government power and that it should be struck down as unconstitutional. That since they do not use motor vehicular transportation and only walk or bike they have no need or desire to purchase an electric powered car. The supporters of the legislation point to the fact that everyone will need transportation at some point in their life and that failing to purchase the minimum level of transportation shifts the costs on a smaller pool of people increasing the costs for everyone. The government’s position is that even walking or biking is participating in transportation and that participation has a material affect on interstate commerce in the transportation market which the Constitution clearly gives them the power to regulate. The government also states that the legislation is for the general welfare of the people. They say that the Constitution gives the federal government the power to institute this legislation under the commerce clause, United States Constitution (Article I, Section 8, Clause 3) and the Necessary and Proper Clause United States Constitution (Article I, Section 8, Clause 18). Government lawyers have stated that they are not concerned with the legal challenges the legislation faces since legal precedent exists in recent Supreme Court rulings, State of Florida, et al. v. Department of Health and Human Services, et al (11-400). National Federation of Independent Business, et al., v. Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services, et al. (11-393) If you currently support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) also know as Obamacare and the governments power to enact and enforce that legislation then will you fully support the above legislation? Why or why not? more

Resolved Question: What is you opinon on the following article?

Governor Rick Scott Announces Plan to Expand Port of Tampa Petroleum Facility $45-million expansion project will modernize Florida’s infrastructure and help meet region’s energy needs 2/9/2012 Tampa, Fla. – While speaking at the Governor’s Luncheon at the Florida State Fair today, Governor Rick Scott announced a bold new initiative aimed at upgrading and modernizing Tampa’s port system. The 50-50 partnership between the State of Florida and the Port of Tampa will enable the port to handle up to five million more tons of petroleum products a year after its completion in 2014. The port estimates the project will create over 641 construction jobs, as well as more than 8,200 direct and indirect jobs over the next 30 years. The Port of Tampa is an energy gateway for West and Central Florida and currently handles over seven million tons of petroleum products a year. With 45-year-old petroleum unloading facilities in need of updating, the project will ensure the port will continue to meet the region’s need for gasoline, diesel and jet fuels. Governor Scott directed the Florida Department of Transportation to invest $22.5 million in the new facility. The $45-million expansion project will provide two new petroleum berths and rehabilitate the petroleum terminal infrastructure. “By prioritizing vital transportation projects, we can make Florida a better place for businesses to grow and expand and help get Floridians back to work,” Governor Scott said. “This project will enhance Florida’s infrastructure and get our state ready for a new generation of international trade with the Caribbean, South America and beyond.”This is not my own article, i am just wondering what other people think about it. And opinons about what is stated above. more

Resolved Question: Can I get a civil engineering internship if I have dreadlocks?

I am a junior in civil engineering at University of South Florida and I was hoping to start applying for internships this summer. I have 7-8 inch long dreads right now and am hoping to keep them throughout an internship. I keep them clean and can dress well/keep well groomed, I'm not some dirty hippie or stoner that is usually associated with dreadlocks, to me it's just a hairstyle. Please don't respond with blind opinions or stereotypes of dreadlocks. I'm looking for answers from professionals in the industry or anyone like myself who works a legitimate job/internship with dreadlocks. more

Resolved Question: Petition for repaving, speed bump installment, and speed reduction?

I was wondering where I could find a petition for Hillsborough County Florida, to get our narrow but rough road repaved, install speed bumps/humps and reduce speed to 15 mph. I cannot find the term to search online or even know where to look. more

Resolved Question: Confused About Can i Move Out?

OK. I Hate Staying With My Mother. She's A Ex Drug Addict And She Only Cares About Herself. Her And My Father Are getting A Divorce. My Father Is A Sheriff For The Leon County Sheriff Department. He Told Me Since Im 16 i Can Leave. Can i Leave?. He Has My Little Sister And I Stay With My Mom.. He Said That In Georgia I Can Leave At 16. Can I? [I Stay In Georgia, My Father Stays In Florida) Please No BS. more

Resolved Question: If I have a Georgia License but my Florida license was suspended what do I do?

I have a Georgia License but my Florida License (which I surrendered when I received a Georgia License) is now suspended. I do not have a Florida license but need to be able to drive to work in Georgia. When I call the Georgia Department of Transportation they tell me that my GA license is valid and that Florida never sent over the information. But, when I talk to Florida they tell me I need to get a letter of authorization in order to be able to drive. Has anyone had this happen to them before. I keep getting told different stories by different people when I call both state authorities. Any help would be helpful! more

Resolved Question: I'm an undergraduate urging to find the right music school!! HELP!!?

i'm turning 18 next year, want to further my studies in music performance in piano and has passed my ATCL piano diploma Trinity cert. I want to go to a good quality music college or university, but what should i start with? Should i start from a Pre-U course or directly go to a college? Which college or U should i go? Please give me some guides in what should I do and please recommend some good overseas college and U :D more

Resolved Question: Zippo in checked baggage?

As of 2011 can I purchase a Zippo lighter brand new in Florida without fuel and unopened and transport it via checked bag on a flight back to Washington DC. I'm so confused as if it will be alright if its unopened and unfueled. Thanks more

Resolved Question: HELP!!! I dont know what to do!?

Earlier this summer i was driving through new hampshire, My vanity light was out on my car and i got pulled over. Apparently my license was suspended in massachusetts which to me made no sense because i had to reinstate my license when i was in florida in march. I was arrested and given a court date to appear on the 25th... I cant drive because my license is suspended which is why i got arrested in the first place. My ride fell out the last minute the night i found out i called. I live over an hour away and dont have money for public transportation. I explained i couldnt call earlier cuz i'm in school from 9-5pm and i dont have a cellphone and then i called that morning asking for a reschedule the clerk said call the police department and let them know. I told the cop my issue she said she understood fully why i couldnt show and that it was okay. an hour later i got a call from a different female cop saying i wasted her time by not showing up so now i have 2 bench warrants for my arrest in nh. She started yelling at me and being EXTREMELY rude i asked her if she could stop talking to me in a rude tone. She laughed at me and said "she's a cop she can talk to me how she wants" and so i said "i'm trying to figure everything out calmly and collectively and its hard with the way you're treating me, i'm not a criminal" she then laughed and that pissed me off so i said " i get that i have a warrant bye" hung up she called me back. i then asked her not to call that number again after she continued to scream at me now on the telephone. I was told that if anyone screens or runs my license i will be arrested. I dont know what to do i'm 20 years old and have never had any problems with cops or court and i feel like this is going to ruin my life. I live in a different state and i'm in beauty school and i'd like to get a job as soon as i get out but i dont want to be arrested applying for a damn job or worse, be turned down because it says i have a warrant. Not to mention the court wouldnt even appoint me an attorney when i thought it was my right. i'm so lost and i'm being shoved around by this system HELP more

Resolved Question: HISTORY HELP! PLEASE HELP!?

Which of the following departments was part of President George Washington's original cabinet? (Points : 1) Department of the Interior Department of Transportation Department of Labor Department of the Treasury 2. Which of the following is an example of a right or freedom guaranteed by the Constitution included in the Bill of Rights? (Points : 1) the freedom to practice the religion of your choice the right to carry a concealed weapon the right to live in a foreign country the right to refuse to serve on a jury 3. Why did political parties develop during Washington's administration despite his opposition to them? (Points : 1) There was a clear difference of opinion about federal and state power. ]The men not chosen to be president wanted to line up support for the next election. Plantation owners felt their interests would not be protected without them. This was the only way to keep the British out of the United States. 4. What was Alexander Hamilton's vision for the United States? (Points : 1) an economic powerhouse that rivaled Britain an agrarian republic made up of self-sufficient farmers a nation whose states and localities should hold most of the power an economy based on wage labor 5. Which of the following was a point that Washington stressed in his farewell address? (Points : 1) The United States should join forces with foreign nations. Political parties are important to the health of the union. Federal unity is important. The United States should remain dependent on Britain for security. 6. What is one change that was taking place in the United States in the late 1700s? (Points : 1) The population was shrinking because of deaths from hardship and war. People were moving west to settle new lands. Western farmers were beginning to use railroads to ship goods. Most people were moving from farms to cities. 7. What event under Jefferson's administration doubled the size of the United States? (Points : 1) the Northwest Passage Purchase the acquisition of the Florida Territory the acquisition of New Orleans the Louisiana Purchase 8. How did the role of the Supreme Court change under Chief Justice John Marshall? (Points : 1) The Supreme Court became more like a district court. The court began began basing decisions on the Constitution. The number of justices decreased from nine to seven. The position of chief justice was added. more

Resolved Question: Will these TSA and police officers arrested in prescription drug bust, be on the No Fly List now?

http://www.cnn.com/2011/CRIME/09/13/new.york.tsa.officers.arrested/ - TSA and police officers arrested in prescription drug bustBy Julia Talanova, CNN September 13, 2011 - New York (CNN) -- Three Transportation Security Administration officers and two police officers are among 20 people arrested Tuesday on charges of conspiring to distribute tens of thousands of oxycodone painkillers for illegal sale from Florida to Connecticut, according to U.S. Attorney of Connecticut David B. Fein. According to court documents, TSA and law enforcement officers accepted cash and gift cards to allow large quantities of the prescription drug and large sums of money to be transported between Florida and New York airports. "In these times no one needs to be reminded about how dangerous it is when officers who have sworn to uphold the law accept money to 'look the other way'," Fein said. "Operation Blue Coast" began with an arrest at a hotel in Stamford, Connecticut, on April 8, in which DEA officers recovered 6,000 oxycodone pills from a man who traveled from Florida to Connecticut., officials said. According to court documents, the man revealed that he traveled back and fourth several times a week over the course of a year, buying drugs in Florida and transporting them to Connecticut through commercial airlines and by automobile. He said he sold the drugs to traffickers in Connecticut for a profit. "Prescription pain medication abuse is rampant in New England and this trafficking group allegedly preyed upon the individuals to line their pockets, while the law enforcement officers are alleged to have sold their badges and abused their authority to further the illegal activities of this organization," according to a statement by Steven Derr of the DEA. According to the DEA, to transport up to 8,000 pills per trip, the man said he paid off the arrested TSA officers who screened the passengers and luggage at the Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida, and Westchester County Airport in White Plains, New York. He told the DEA he also paid more than $20,000 to TSA officers in New York to make sure he could pass with large sums of cash, the profits from his drug trafficking. "TSA holds its security officers to the highest professional and ethical standards and has a zero tolerance policy for criminal activity in the workplace," said TSA spokesperson Lisa Farbstein in a written statement. "The actions of a few individuals in no way reflect on the outstanding job our more than 50,000 security officers do every day to ensure the security of the traveling public." The informant also allegedly paid off Florida State Trooper Justin Kolves, 28, by giving his fiancé, Jessica Douglas, 28, checks in exchange for a free pass for anyone transporting narcotics or currency driving through Central Florida. In addition to Kolves and Douglas, the arrested include Christopher Allen, 45, and John Best, 30, TSA officers based at the Palm Beach International Airport; Brigitte Jones, 48, a TSA officer based at Westchester County Airport in New York; and Michael Brady, 36, a New York police officer employed by the Westchester County Department of Public Safety, who allegedly accepted cash in Connecticut and New York in exchange for passing drug profits through the airport without detection. Fourteen others were arrested. If convicted they face up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $1 million. more

Resolved Question: where to report school bus driver?

A school traveling around Lake Parker was way over the 30mpm he came off Memorial Ave and reached the light at Lakeland Hills Blvd long before me!! If I recall the bus had #72 on the back. I could not see if any kids were in there as I was not about to speed up to see in the bus. more

Resolved Question: are Burmese pythons illegal to own in missouri?

because these people keep a baby burmese python in a little aquarium and i bet they are going to let it go eventually. why would they even be legal (without a permit or something)? more

Resolved Question: Does jobs hire on base on looks?

I'm 26 African American female,and for past couple months I'm trying hard getting a job. I apply everywhere. I apply to stores at the mall, waitress, and even fast food won't hire me. I always dress professional. Every job interviews I went to I'm always being friendly, pleasant, I've no problems answering ?s, and always shake the interviewer's hand. I'm thinking even having a bad resume or my appearance; I'm a lil' thick. Check out my resume below. Objective: Seeking for the full-time employment with the growth oriented companies that allow me to contribute my positive- attitude, and hardworking ability. Skills: • Proficient with computer literate such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint. • Excellent communication and writing skills.   Work Experience  11/2010-05/2011  ​Lopez Maritime ​Miami, FL Security Officer • Responsible for observing activity at a particular post and report any unusual activities. • Respond to emergencies, such as medical, and bomb threats.  08/2009-02/2010  ​S.A.F.E Miami , FL Security Officer • Guard entry points, and access to all stage, and backstage areas. • Provide, and other crowd management functions. 11/2006-02/2009​ Maroone  ​Miami, FL Receptionist/Cashier • Answer phones, and greet customers. • Act as back up to switch board operator. • Count cash drawer daily.  03/2004-11/2006  ​F.D.OT​ Hollywood, FL Toll-Booth Operator • Access tolls, collects cash and makes change at toll plaza. •  Accounts for cash, received by checking beginning, and ending balance.  10/2003-03/2004 ​Bath & Body ​ Miami, FL Retail Associate • Managed cashiering activities in areas of purchasing, returns, and exchanges, and follow store policies.  Education 1999-2003 ​North Miami Beach ​ Miami, FL  High School Diploma 2005-2008 Broward College Pembroke Pines, FL Associate Degree   License Active state unarmed security officer license, and TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Card) more

Resolved Question: Can you help me find all the information you can find on Sitka Alaska?

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Resolved Question: Florida: How can a household qualify for foodstamps?

i am on permanent disability and have a fixed income monthly. My wife has two jobs and attends college part time. We still sometimes struggle to meet our needs such as paying for gas, and its really hard for us at times to go buy groceries. Our rent is $950 a month, utilities and other expenses equal out to about an additional $300 (electric, cable, water..) Cars and insurance for the both total to about $800 a month. Together we are pulling in $2,500. Is there any way we can qualify for food stamps, or any sort of assitance?? thanks! more

Resolved Question: Conservatives, do you believe conservative politicians when they claim to oppose government spending?

“Your efforts to stabilize prices through direct government purchasing of pork and dairy products are very much welcomed by the producers in Minnesota, and I would encourage you to take any additional steps necessary to prevent further deterioration of these critical industries, such as making additional commodity purchases and working to expand trade outlets for these and other agricultural goods,” -Michelle Bachmann, letter to Sec. of Ag. Tom Vilsack http://www.cato-at-liberty.org/michelle-bachmann-asks-the-obama-administration-for-pork-literally/ "This port project, we knew it was going to be vital to bringing jobs, hundreds of new jobs to this area," said Fincher. "We just wanted to make sure that we could do everything possible to create jobs, and this was a part we could play and I did everything I could and we were successful. I've got a great staff and a great group of folks who helped me and I can't say enough about them." - Congressman Stephen Fincher (R-Tenn), praising the Department of Transportation's grant of 13 million for the port project http://www.stategazette.com/story/print/1711628.html "This runway is long awaited and much anticipated,” West said. "At this crucial time for our economy, it is imperative that we encourage this kind of development, which will bring thousands of jobs with it and boost tourism – South Florida’s number one economic engine." Allan West, on his successful federal grant application for federal funds for the runway http://miamiherald.typepad.com/nakedpolitics/2011/03/allen-west-pledges-to-cut-federal-spending-hails-federal-dollars-for-fort-lauderale-airport.html Seems they love federal spending, as long as it personally benefits their re-election. What a principled bunch they are.@phil: progressive democrats prefer to balance the budge by letting the Bush tax cuts expire, and by ending the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan (http://cpc.grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=70) . After all, balancing the budget is the goal, not just spending cuts for their own sake, right?But President Obama has called for spending cuts, much to the displeasure of said progressives. more

Resolved Question: Liberals, does this make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside?

http://www.newsherald.com/news/mother-94767-search-adult.html A woman has filed a complaint with federal authorities over how her elderly mother was treated at Northwest Florida Regional Airport last weekend. Jean Weber of Destin filed a complaint with the Department of Homeland Security after her 95-year-old mother was detained and extensively searched last Saturday while trying to board a plane to fly to Michigan to be with family members during the final stages of her battle with leukemia. Her mother, who was in a wheelchair, was asked to remove an adult diaper in order to complete a pat-down search. “It’s something I couldn’t imagine happening on American soil,” Weber said Friday. “Here is my mother, 95 years old, 105 pounds, barely able to stand, and then this.” Sari Koshetz, a spokeswoman for the Transportation Security Administration in Miami, said she could not comment on specific cases to protect the privacy of those involved. “The TSA works with passengers to resolve any security alarms in a respectful and sensitive manner,” she said. more

Resolved Question: 95 year old with Leukemia forced by TSA to take her adult diaper off during 45 minute search?

http://www.newsherald.com/news/mother-94767-search-adult.html A woman has filed a complaint with federal authorities over how her elderly mother was treated at Northwest Florida Regional Airport last weekend. Jean Weber of Destin filed a complaint with the Department of Homeland Security after her 95-year-old mother was detained and extensively searched last Saturday while trying to board a plane to fly to Michigan to be with family members during the final stages of her battle with leukemia. Her mother, who was in a wheelchair, was asked to remove an adult diaper in order to complete a pat-down search. “It’s something I couldn’t imagine happening on American soil,” Weber said Friday. “Here is my mother, 95 years old, 105 pounds, barely able to stand, and then this.” Sari Koshetz, a spokeswoman for the Transportation Security Administration in Miami, said she could not comment on specific cases to protect the privacy of those involved. “The TSA works with passengers to resolve any security alarms in a respectful and sensitive manner,” she said.@Obama beat trump. This is about a weekly occurrence.FAIL more

Resolved Question: why can't Atlanta be like NYC?

I was recently visiting NYC on a business trip, and WOW what an awesome city! (1) great city to jog through (2) AWESOME public transportation (3) save for Harlem and some parts of the Bronx, really safe city (4) super great food (5) super awesome shopping (6) actors / actresses walking around!! yes if you're lucky! (7) WALL ST. (8) empire state building, statue of liberty, the being developed One World Trade Center, Brooklyn Bridge, Broadway Plays, SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE (9) endless lists. plus, the local population is not obese this is what i see in Atlanta (1) crappy public transportation. trains never run on time. (2) STATUTE OF LIBERTY = SYMBOL OF FREEDOM ONE WORLD TRADE CENTER = SYMBOL OF HOPE STONE MOUNTAIN = symbol of the confederacy, aka states' rights, aka to choose slavery over freedom (3) crime,crime, crime (4) tourists only visiting from surrounding poor states (Tennessee, South Carolina, Mississippi, and no, Florida isn't poor). you'll never get some famous russian oil billionaire, or a mob of $$ chinese people, or super hot Australians visiting Atlanta, but you will see all of those visiting NYC. (5) really tastes-like-sh*t and overpriced Indian, Chinese, Korean, and Italian* food. *sorry, but NYC's Little Italy is big stuff. (6) the only place you can buy "nice" clothes is in that buckhead mall, which is super expensive. NYC has like 10 buckhead department stores and a 100 discount stores. (7) yeah, Atlanta doesn't have a Wall St. - e.g. it doesn't have an NYSE stock market. (8) Atlanta = CNN only NYC = BBC, CNN, ABC, CBS, etc. etc. (9) NYC = broadway stars get their gigs Atlanta = people who didn't make it in NYC (10) endless lists. put it this way, FoodNetwork put up that hot dog place in Atlanta. i forget it's name, but it's so BAD, SO AWFUL, it doesn't even TASTE good and it's unhealthy. oh yeah, Atlanta's ONE major historical event?? 1996 olympics, yes, i give that to you Atlanta. and what happened to that event where everything was planned and secured?? BOMBING. NYC's historical events? hm....famous sailor kissing a nurse in Times Square after WWII ends?? now THAT is a city. so. why can't Atlanta be like NYC? Why are Atlantans so "proud" of their city? the highlands, the buckheads, the whatever hole they live in? haven't they been to NYC and seen how MUCH BETTER IT IS?! more

Resolved Question: How is the public transportation system in Pensacola, Florida?

I'm currently in the Philippines, but will be moving to Pensacola, FL next month. I won't have a car for about month, so I'm kinda worried on how I will be able to get around. Are there alot of buses available? Best answer will get 10 points more

Resolved Question: what roads are closed due to flooding in Tennessee?

i am driving from Pensacola to Madison through the whole country and got it mapped in google maps but how do i check what roads are closed / if any?(Florida to Wisconsin) more

Resolved Question: SERIOUS answers PLEASE. The what and how about the American dollar, especially with TAX?

There is so much I find wrong with the situation presented to us (on the link below), http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/05/10/2211021/miami-dade-transit-agency-eyes.html that I wouldn't know where to begin. The more I read about this type of thing the more I realize we're not in great economic problem or anything remotely similar. If we were, half of those high paid employees' positions would be eliminated. But we go through our lives complaining about bureaucracy, incompetence, and even nepotism (it happens all the time in Miami, and am sure in other largely populated cities), and it all basically ends with the poorest of folks getting services cut, in this case the transportation department's answer will be to remove a few bus routes, which should not have been operating at all, simply because they're always 3/4 empty at any time of the day. But my main concern is, especially that there is less revenue for the IRS on account of so many millions unemployed_let alone the state and local cities, since in South Florida alone there are thousands of foreclosed homes and hundreds of businesses closed, and between commercial buildings and offices, there are thousands, and each day you see many more such ads on Craigslist. So since there is less revenue, what and how does the U.S. make so much money to keep all these extremely high-paying jobs? If you wish to know how "extremely", just google a few news about the recently recalled Miami-Dade county mayor Carlos Alvarez and how he raised his staff's salaries in the hundreds of thousands! Back to my question: How does the U.S. manage to keep having at least ten times the amount of federal and public employees altogether, the directors, supervisors, and managers of which keep getting such large amounts of money monthly? And if they are fired before their early retirement or whatever it's called, they leave with the biggest bonuses ever! How does the U.S. dollar really work? Can anyone explain the actual way this works? more

Resolved Question: Do I need a license to open a light pick-up truck transportation business?

Anyone knows if one is needed in FL? I was looking on the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation and could not find anything on the subject. Many thanks!It would be more of a casual work. I'm not interested in making a career out of it, just bring in some extra income on the weekends. Anything extra would surely help me. Helping people move, and etc. Thought my pick-up would be of some use.  more

Resolved Question: is underglow legal in florida?

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Resolved Question: I live in florida, my neighborhood speed limit is 25, but people drive faster than the limit.?

There is about 8 children who walk to school. I'm scared to back out my drive way because people drive so fast. Our road is used as a cut though. I 'm not sure who to call. more

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