Miss Puerto Rico Universe
Dallas
Officer Carlos and I have had many interesting experiences while working together. We have traveled for the CIA, and we also support the Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Bureau (ATF) in their assignments, too. When we worked with ATF, we got to travel to the 2001 Miss Universe Pageant in Puerto Rico and the 2002 Super Bowl in New Orleans. The football fans in the K-9 corps envied my going to the Super Bowl. The Miss Universe pageant was my favorite because all the ladies taught me phrases in their native languages. Knowing other languages is always helpful at the CIA. ... [Read More]
President's Remarks during Hispanic Heritage Month 2002
We happen to have Miss Universe with us today, from Panama. Thankyou for coming, Miss Universe. (Applause.) And I see my fried Raulfrom Texas is sitting next to you. (Laughter.) He's probably claiminghe should have that seat because he's from Panama and a Texan.(Laughter.) I suspect it's for other reasons, but nevertheless.(Laughter.) ... • Advisory Commission ... [Read More]
Census Bureau Certification Services
Minor civil divisions in the 28 states in which they exist: Arkansas, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin. ... [Read More]
FY 2003 FHWA Performance and Accountability Report
From 1970 to 2000, mobile source emissions decreased 48 percent for carbon monoxide, 28 percent for nitrogen oxides, 50 percent for coarse particulate emissions, and 65 percent for volatile organic compounds. Further emissions reductions are anticipated in 2001 thru 2003 when data are available, and in future years, due to the introduction of low sulfur gasoline and diesel fuels as well as tighter engine emissions standards. ... As of July 2003, the percent of metropolitan areas designated as nonattainment or maintenance that had met their on-road mobile source emissions budgets was 97 percent for ozone (90 out of 93 areas), 92 percent for carbon monoxide (49 out of 53 areas), and 93.5 percent for particulate matter (29 out of 31 areas). The percentages were down slightly from the same time in the previous year. Some areas had difficulty meeting their established budgets because the EPA placed new vehicle emissions factor model requirements in effect. Others were unable to meet the budgets that were established in State Implementation Plans using the older emissions factors model. In each area, FHWA worked with its partners to meet conformity and to ensure transportation projects would not be significantly delayed as a result. ... [Read More]
A World of Books 2001: International Perspectives (Library of Congress)
A major literary figure in Haiti, esteemed in Europe and Haitian-American circles, Frankétienne is a contemporary seminal author of works in both French and Creole. A painter and a Voodoo priest, he imbues language with spiritual, supernatural and fantastic dimensions imparted through visual references and Voodoo mythology. This writing he calls "Spiralism." As the Creolite Movement flourishes in Martinique, with authors becoming prominent in France and better known in the United States, a rich vein of literature in Haitian Creole remains largely confined to the Creolophone world. Dézafi , the first novel written in Haitian Creole, has transcended many of these limits. The title signals struggle and defiance. The text projects life unfolding in the face of death, zombies toiling and abused, submissive responses to dominance and orders. A story of the struggle for consciousness and revolt in a time of zombi makers, the work is an assertion and revivification of ... [Read More]
U.S. Department of Transportation / About DOT/ FY 2004 Performance Plan
The MARAD Regional Offices (and contracted ship managers) monitor the condition and overall readiness of each assigned RRF ship to meet its DOD mission. When a ship is determined not capable of meeting its activation timeframe (mission), it is given one of several vessel condition ratings that are reported to DOD. The monthly report contains an explanation of the deficiency and an estimated date when the ship will become fully capable of meeting its mission. MSP contract performance is monitored throughout the year in order to assure proper payment of the MSP payment to the ship operators. Recently, MARAD attempted to validate mariner availability estimates by conducting a survey of the mariner population. A second survey is expected to commence in April 2002 to refine and improve the information needed to determine availability. Because the decision to serve is a matter of individual choice and is subject to change, MARAD intends to develop a plan f ... [Read More]
Prison Rape Reduction Act of 2003
Prior to joining the Justice Department, Miss Henke worked in the Senate for Senator Christopher Bond of Missouri as a senior policy advisor, and for Senator Jack Danforth. Miss Henke received her degree in political science from the University of Missouri at Columbia. ... This legislation would establish a National Prison Rape Reduction Commission which would conduct hearings on prison rape and would issue a final report. This commission is vital to provide national standards to reduce prison rape. Such a commission would send the message that we as a society will not accept prison rape. ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
Although more developed than many of its neighboring islands, Barbados remains a developing, third world country. The U.S. Mission here has approximately 160 employees and a strong regional focus. The Chief of Mission is also accredited to the less developed countries of St. Lucia, Dominica, St. Kitts and Nevis, Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The consular district covers dependent territories as far north as the British Virgin Islands. Many Mission employees have regional responsibilities in as many as 11 countries and travel frequently. This may require adjustments for both employees and families. ... [Read More]
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