Wednesday, August 25, 2010
kendrick meek
Kendrick Brett Meek[1] (born September 6, 1966) has been a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives since 2003, representing Florida's 17th congressional district.[2] He is a member of the New Democrat Coalition. He was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives on November 5, 2002,[3] succeeding his mother, Congresswoman Carrie Meek, who retired from the seat.[4] He is the Democratic nominee in the 2010 Senate elections for the Senate seat vacated by Mel Martinez.[5]
florida election results 2010
Elections in the U.S. state of Florida are held on the first Tuesday, after the first Monday of November in even numbered years as provided for in Article 6 of the Florida Constitution.Voter qualifications
All citizens of the United States, over the age of eighteen and who are permanent residents of the state, may register to vote as a qualified elector of Florida unless they are convicted of a felony or found to be mentally incompetent.
[edit] State elections
The Governor of Florida, Lieutenant Governor and the members of the Florida Cabinet are elected every four years. Members of the Florida House of Representatives are elected every two years, while members of the Florida Senate are elected every four years. Candidates for the Florida legislature may serve no more than 8 years in either house.
[edit] Florida in national elections
Florida received international attention for its role in the 2000 Presidential election, where Bush led Gore by only a couple of hundred votes when the Supreme Court of the United States ended a recount. It had also played a role in the equally contested 1876 Presidential election and is often seen as one of the key swing states in Presidential elections.[2]
Florida held its 2008 Presidential primary on January 29, 2008 after a bill was passed in May 2007 moving it forward in the electoral calendar.[3] This move was in violation of party rules restricting primaries held before February 5 to Iowa, Nevada, New Hampshire and South Carolina. The Democratic Party eventually decided to strip Florida of all its 210 delegates in the Democrats' convention, while the Republicans stripped Florida of half its delegates to the GOP convention. A federal judge dismissed a suit from Democratic Senator Bill Nelson against the DNC and chairman Howard Dean to overturn this decision.[4]
All citizens of the United States, over the age of eighteen and who are permanent residents of the state, may register to vote as a qualified elector of Florida unless they are convicted of a felony or found to be mentally incompetent.
[edit] State elections
The Governor of Florida, Lieutenant Governor and the members of the Florida Cabinet are elected every four years. Members of the Florida House of Representatives are elected every two years, while members of the Florida Senate are elected every four years. Candidates for the Florida legislature may serve no more than 8 years in either house.
[edit] Florida in national elections
Florida received international attention for its role in the 2000 Presidential election, where Bush led Gore by only a couple of hundred votes when the Supreme Court of the United States ended a recount. It had also played a role in the equally contested 1876 Presidential election and is often seen as one of the key swing states in Presidential elections.[2]
Florida held its 2008 Presidential primary on January 29, 2008 after a bill was passed in May 2007 moving it forward in the electoral calendar.[3] This move was in violation of party rules restricting primaries held before February 5 to Iowa, Nevada, New Hampshire and South Carolina. The Democratic Party eventually decided to strip Florida of all its 210 delegates in the Democrats' convention, while the Republicans stripped Florida of half its delegates to the GOP convention. A federal judge dismissed a suit from Democratic Senator Bill Nelson against the DNC and chairman Howard Dean to overturn this decision.[4]
Arizona Democratic primary, 2004
The 2004 Arizona primary took place on February 3, 2004 as part of the 2004 United States Democratic presidential primaries. The delegate allocation is Proportional. the candidates are awarded delegates in proportion to the percentage of votes received and is open to registered Democrats only. A total of 55 (of 64) delegates are awarded proportionally. A 15 percent threshold is required to receive delegates. Frontrunner John Kerry won the primary with former general Wesley Clark coming second.
In 2003 the Arizona primary had been moved up from February 24 to February 3 by Democratic Governor Janet Napolitano in order to give the state more influence in the nomination contest.[1]
In 2003 the Arizona primary had been moved up from February 24 to February 3 by Democratic Governor Janet Napolitano in order to give the state more influence in the nomination contest.[1]
california lottery
The California State Lottery, also known as the California Lottery, began on November 6, 1984, after California voters passed Proposition 37, the California State Lottery Act of 1984, authorizing the creation of a lottery. The first tickets were purchased on October 3, 1985.
The minimum age to purchase or redeem California Lottery tickets is 18.
The minimum age to purchase or redeem California Lottery tickets is 18.
rick scott
Richard Lynn "Rick" Scott (born December 1, 1952) is a candidate for Florida governor, a businessman, healthcare industry executive, lawyer and founder of Conservatives for Patients' Rights (CPR), a group that advocates against expanding the U.S. government's role in healthcare. He is competing in the 2010 Florida gubernatorial election.[1]
Scott served in the U.S. Navy and then went into business redeveloping donut shops while in college. He earned a business degree, law degree and joined a Dallas firm where he became partner. In 1987 he helped found the Columbia Hospital Corporation with two business partners. It was merged with Columbia Hospital Corporation of America in 1989 to form Columbia/HCA and eventually became the largest health care company in the U.S.
Scott was ousted by Columbia/HCA's board of directors in 1997 in the midst of the nation's biggest health care fraud scandal. The company ultimately settled the Medicaid and Medicare fraud allegations and paid out a total of $1.7 billion dollars in fines and civil claims.[2][3] After his departure from Columbia/HCA, Scott established Richard L. Scott Investments, a private investment firm based in Naples, Florida that owns stakes in health care, manufacturing and technology companies.
Scott served in the U.S. Navy and then went into business redeveloping donut shops while in college. He earned a business degree, law degree and joined a Dallas firm where he became partner. In 1987 he helped found the Columbia Hospital Corporation with two business partners. It was merged with Columbia Hospital Corporation of America in 1989 to form Columbia/HCA and eventually became the largest health care company in the U.S.
Scott was ousted by Columbia/HCA's board of directors in 1997 in the midst of the nation's biggest health care fraud scandal. The company ultimately settled the Medicaid and Medicare fraud allegations and paid out a total of $1.7 billion dollars in fines and civil claims.[2][3] After his departure from Columbia/HCA, Scott established Richard L. Scott Investments, a private investment firm based in Naples, Florida that owns stakes in health care, manufacturing and technology companies.
Arizona elections, 2010
The 2010 Arizona state elections will be held on November 2, 2010, with primaries on August 24, 2010. These include gubernatorial and both sides of Congress. A special election was also on May 18 for Proposition 100.
United States Senate
Main article: United States Senate election in Arizona, 2010
John McCain announced his plans to run again for Senate on November 25, 2008,[1] just 21 days after losing the 2008 presidential race, . McCain faces a primary challenge from former representative J.D. Hayworth.[2] The Democratic candidates are Rodney B. Glassman, Rudy Garcia, and John Dougherty
[edit] United States House
Main article: United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona, 2010
Elections will be held for Arizona's 2nd, 3rd, 5th, and 8th congressional districts.
Republic John Shadegg, the incumbent in the 3rd district, announced that he would not seek re-election on January 14, 2010.[3] On the Republican side, Ben Quayle, son of former vice-president Dan Quayle, announced his of February 12, 2010,[4][5] despite never voting in a local election.[6] Other notable Republicans in the race include former state representative Sam Crump, former state senators Pamela Gorman and Jim Waring, and former Paradise Valley Mayor Vernon Parker. The only Democrat in that race is Jon Hulburd.[7]
Both the 5th and 8th districts' Democratic incumbents, Harry Mitchell and Gabrielle Giffords, respectively, are seeking reelection.[8] Mitchell faces a Republican challenge from former Maricopa County Treasurer David Schweikert, Jeffrey W. Smith, Jim Ward while Gifford's biggest Republican challengers include fromer State Senator Jonathan Paton and construction manager Jesse Kelly.[9]
United States Senate
Main article: United States Senate election in Arizona, 2010
John McCain announced his plans to run again for Senate on November 25, 2008,[1] just 21 days after losing the 2008 presidential race, . McCain faces a primary challenge from former representative J.D. Hayworth.[2] The Democratic candidates are Rodney B. Glassman, Rudy Garcia, and John Dougherty
[edit] United States House
Main article: United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona, 2010
Elections will be held for Arizona's 2nd, 3rd, 5th, and 8th congressional districts.
Republic John Shadegg, the incumbent in the 3rd district, announced that he would not seek re-election on January 14, 2010.[3] On the Republican side, Ben Quayle, son of former vice-president Dan Quayle, announced his of February 12, 2010,[4][5] despite never voting in a local election.[6] Other notable Republicans in the race include former state representative Sam Crump, former state senators Pamela Gorman and Jim Waring, and former Paradise Valley Mayor Vernon Parker. The only Democrat in that race is Jon Hulburd.[7]
Both the 5th and 8th districts' Democratic incumbents, Harry Mitchell and Gabrielle Giffords, respectively, are seeking reelection.[8] Mitchell faces a Republican challenge from former Maricopa County Treasurer David Schweikert, Jeffrey W. Smith, Jim Ward while Gifford's biggest Republican challengers include fromer State Senator Jonathan Paton and construction manager Jesse Kelly.[9]
smartphones
A smartphone is a mobile phone that offers more advanced computing ability and connectivity than a contemporary basic 'feature phone'.[2] Smartphones and feature phones may be thought of as handheld computers integrated within a mobile telephone, but while most feature phones are able to run applications based on platforms such as Java ME or BREW,[3] a smartphone allows the user to install and run more advanced applications based on a specific platform. Smartphones run complete operating system software providing a platform for application developers.[4]
Growth in demand for advanced mobile devices boasting powerful processors, abundant memory, larger screens and open operating systems has outpaced the rest of the mobile phone market for several years.[5] According to a study by ComScore, in 2010 over 45.5 million people in the United States owned smartphones and it is the fastest growing segment of the mobile phone market, which comprised 234 million subscribers in the United States
Growth in demand for advanced mobile devices boasting powerful processors, abundant memory, larger screens and open operating systems has outpaced the rest of the mobile phone market for several years.[5] According to a study by ComScore, in 2010 over 45.5 million people in the United States owned smartphones and it is the fastest growing segment of the mobile phone market, which comprised 234 million subscribers in the United States
