Friday, September 14, 2007

Life Of The Manatee


Hi, I'm your average manatee. I weigh about 1,000 pounds and am 10 feet long. I can live in fresh, brackish, or salt water. I can get sick and die if I stay too long in waters with a temperature of less than 68 degrees, so in the winter, I find a warm water source. In the summer, I roam throughout many of Florida's and Georgia's waterways. What I need is a clean water home, lots of naturally occuring plants to eat, space to travel, and safe, protected areas.
Manatees are protected under federal law by Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 and the Endangered Species Act of 1973, which make it illegal to harass, hunt, capture or kill any marine mammal. Manatees are also protected by the Florida Manatee Sanctuary Act of 1978. Anyone convicted of violating this state law faces a possible maximum fine of $500 and/or imprisonment for up to 60 days. Conviction on the federal level is punishable by a fine up to $50,000 and/or one year in prison. Feeding mamatees, giving them water, or otherwise altering their behavior can be considered harassment.
The Manatee Is believed To Be Behind The Myth Of The Mermaid.
COME TO CRYSTAL RIVER FLORIDA AND VISIT THE MANATEE!!
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Bankruptcy Predicted to rise in 2008

Electronics and energy are seen as high-risk industries.

More U.S. businesses are likely to hang " going bankrupt " signs on their doors this year as the twin blows of slower economic growth and pricy cmmmodities force the weakest companies to seek refuge from creditors, according to Global Insight.

This year, industries at risk for the biggest increases in Chapter 11 filings include electronics makers, enery miners like coal companies and agriculture companies, Global Insight said.

Makers of durable goods like machinery also are more at risk and likely will contribute to 13 percent rise in bankruptcies in 2008, says the research firm.

SOCIAL SECURITY!!!

HERE'S HOW TO KEEP TABS. To determine your likely Social Security benefits- and to make sure your Social Security records are correct- you should contact the Social Security Administration, (800) 772-1213 or www.ssa.gov on the internet. Request form SSA-7004 and use it to obtain, by mail, your Personal Earnings and Benefit Estimate Statement, which will tell you how much you've paid in and will estimate how much you can expect to receive in bebefits after retirement. If you find a mistake in your earnings, report it promptly.

HERE'S MY QUESTION ?

If The Black Box Flight Recorder Is Never Damaged During A Plane Crash, Why Isn't The Whole Airplane Made Out Of This Stuff ?

DID YOU KNOW?

Do You Know How Long It Takes Everyday Trash To Decompose? Styrofoam................. Never Cigaretts................... 12 Years Aluminum................ 80 Years Plastic Bags.............. 20 Years Plastic Containers... 80 Years Nut Shells................. 2 Years
Please Put Litter In It's Place!