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Sweetwater, FL - March 15, 2018: The FIU pedestrian bridge weighing 950-tons collapsed around 1:30 pm March 15th during ...
03/16/2018

Sweetwater, FL - March 15, 2018: The FIU pedestrian bridge weighing 950-tons collapsed around 1:30 pm March 15th during tightening of the suspension cables, killing at least 4 people. The cars were stopped below the bridge waiting for the red light to change.

The project began in 2010 and cost $14.2 million. The bridge span is 174-foot long.
The people in power keep repeating that "We are going to find out what went wrong", but I say... what went wrong was 'Speed', a rush to finish fast, it was installed in place in just one day.

When the bridge collapsed, there was supposed to be installed a distinctive support tall tower from which multiple cables would be suspended, designed to hold the platform in an upside-down V shape; but in a rush to not delay cars, they opened 8 street that runs below, to early; all this while the tower and suspension cables had not been installed. It doesn't take an architect to figure out that if the tall tower and cables are designed to make the bridge safe, then without the cables it is UNSAFE.

Rather than steel, they used heavier concrete trusses. The bridge also had a concrete roof, adding even more weight. This was a very long span and then to top it off, they used very heavy material. the majority of pedestrian bridges are steel, a steel bridge weighs about one-tenth of a concrete one.
Until it’s fully secured, a quick-build structure is unstable and drivers should be notified with signs informing them that they are about to drive below a bridge that all the safety features are not yet installed.
Photo by: Samuel Acosta

My name is Emilio Rodríguez, I'm the grandson of Cuban Division General Rafael Rodríguez Agüero (1846~1905), of the Cuba...
06/17/2017

My name is Emilio Rodríguez, I'm the grandson of Cuban Division General Rafael Rodríguez Agüero (1846~1905), of the Cuban War of Independence [1895-1898] who was born in Puerto Príncipe, Camagüey, Cuba. I can tell you more about my grandfather but you can also look it up.

I travel by public bus everywhere, Interstate 10 and I-95; I've been to many places including to California and to Connecticut to visit my family.
The public transportation in USA is very good, specifically for people in wheelchair. By bus, I can go anywhere in the country. You'll see how I get on when the bus arrives, they have a special ramp, you can take pictures too.

Emilio began to tell me about Eduardo Viada Consul General of Spain in 1870 who he mentioned that Máximo Gómez was the Godfather and... but by now, as I was running out of paper space to write on, the bus suddenly appeared, and was fast approaching. Soon I began taking a series of photos of Emilio Rodríguez boarding the westbound bus at 10700 block of West Flagler Street in Sweetwater... and just like that... he went on his way.
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--Some History About Emilio Rodríguez' Grandfather--
His grandfather Rafael Rodríguez Agüero was a very active person, no wonder Emilio Rodríguez is active too. The grandfather Agüero ascended through the ranks of Chief of Staff, Lieutenant Colonel, Colonel, Brigadier General and eventually was ascended to Division General, awarded to Agüero in 1898 by Major General Máximo Gómez.

Rafael Rodríguez Agüero incorporated to the "Caballería Camagüeyana" (Camagüey Chivalry) under the order of Ignacio Agramonte. Agüero was among the 35 horse riders to accompany Agramonte to rescue General of Brigade Julio Sanguily on 8 of October of 1871. He was outstanding in combat at Soledad de Pacheco and was at Jimaguayú, on 11 of May, 1873, where Agramonte fell, of which he was the Major and Major General. He was also in combat at Guáimaro & Cascorro.

Agüero was also in battle at Unión de Llanes, El Piñalito, Socorro, Baraguá, Loma Mala, El Ocujal, Vaquería de Cruces, Carril de Cachaza, San Severino, La Crimea, Antón, and in the attack at Santa Clara. He also participated in combats at El Cercado, Jimirú, Socorro, Múcara and Ingenio Grande among others.

Additionally, under Major General Máximo Gómez, Agüero participated in combat at Nuevitas, Santa Cruz del Sur, La Sacra, Palo Seco, El Jíbaro, Naranjo-Mojacasabe y Las Guásimas. [additional information obtained from the web.]
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Florida International University’s commencement ceremonies took place in the FIU Arena on the Modesto A. Maidique Campus...
12/21/2016

Florida International University’s commencement ceremonies took place in the FIU Arena on the Modesto A. Maidique Campus. There were nine separate ceremony events between December 11 and December 14, 2016. A total of 4,950 students graduated this semester. That's 4,950 graduates who are ready to change the world.

The photo shown was taken at the FIU grounds on December 14th 2016 and it includes unidentified graduating students posing with their family and friends plus their photographer. (If you recognize anyone, please tag them.)
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The of the is over, the won in 2016. wrapped in . _____
11/04/2016

The of the is over, the won in 2016.
wrapped in .
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The Guy with the Motorized Bike: —I built it myself, I added the motor and the gasoline tank.— He sat on the seat and af...
10/07/2016

The Guy with the Motorized Bike:
—I built it myself, I added the motor and the gasoline tank.—
He sat on the seat and after a certain set of procedures, he put things in motion, it was not as noisy as expected, not as a Gasoline W**d Eater but more like an Electric Egg Be**er.

Then over the resonant sound in the background he added:
—Let me show you how it runs...—
He proceeded to drive it up and down the street, then came the tactful sales pitch:
—I am selling it for $500.—
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A SAD STORY #4 of 4 Images -- This is the last image* in the series of the family that allegedly got evicted from this ...
04/06/2016

A SAD STORY #4 of 4 Images -- This is the last image* in the series of the family that allegedly got evicted from this house at the southwesternmost part of .
Life was rough for these people but it appears from the photo-print in the foreground that at some time in the past there were good moments in life.
* Shot from a public sidewalk for .

A SAD STORY #3 of 4 Images -- Among the many belongings spread all over the front yard, one can see a few children stor...
04/05/2016

A SAD STORY #3 of 4 Images -- Among the many belongings spread all over the front yard, one can see a few children stories & coloring books*, I can't help but to think the evicted children missing their favorite night time stories at whatever their new found place they arrived at.
* Shot from a public sidewalk for .

A SAD STORY #2 of 4 Images -- We can see the spices used for cooking by the recently departed inhabitants of this house...
04/05/2016

A SAD STORY #2 of 4 Images -- We can see the spices used for cooking by the recently departed inhabitants of this house in . Lots of details* here, maybe some of these ingredients were used by them on their last meal. If they got evicted, hopefully it was not too hard on them. What do you think?
It's sad to think that they had to leave all of their possessions behind, it must have been a hurried departure.
* Shot from a public sidewalk for .

A SAD STORY #1 of 4 Images -- Please pay attention to the details* and if you desire to comment, you may do so. This it...
04/03/2016

A SAD STORY #1 of 4 Images -- Please pay attention to the details* and if you desire to comment, you may do so. This it at the southwesternmost part of . After talking to a nearby neighbor, it seems that the people that used to live here allegedly got evicted for non-payment.

Tenant life can be rough for some humans. It appears there were adults and at least one child. It's sad to think how was life for them the last day/week/month before they departed. Observing some, I notice 4 TV sets, what do you see?
The neighbor declined to give his name or be photographed.
* Shot from a public street for .

The Seal of the City of Sweetwater, Florida at Jorge Mas Canosa Youth Center.If you look you'll see the year 1941.In 194...
02/01/2016

The Seal of the City of Sweetwater, Florida
at Jorge Mas Canosa Youth Center.
If you look you'll see the year 1941.

In 1941, Sweetwater held a successful election for incorporation. The new town's first mayor was Joe Sanderlin, the midgets' guardian and manager. By 1959, Sweetwater had attracted 500 residents and contained a town hall, church, grocery store, service station and 183 homes. It also had a two-man police force and a volunteer fire department.
Read the complete history at the link below.
1907 ~ Present - History of: City of Sweetwater, Florida:
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We are a group of women... we get together and have a party every month to honor one artist, this one is for a friend. W...
12/23/2015

We are a group of women... we get together and have a party every month to honor one artist, this one is for a friend. Who knows one day we'll have a party for you.
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