Popular Miami Mayor elected to Senate

MIAMI, 3 November 2000 - Jacinta Flores, Miami Sun - In what can only be described as a landslide victory over Republican opponent Bill McCollum, city of Miami Mayor Roberto Muñoz was elected to serve the state of Florida as a US Senator.  A strong favorite of the local Cuban community, Muñoz is expected to be a strong supporter of Hispanic issues, including loosening immigration and immigrant labor restrictions and strengthening sanctions against Cuba.  He is also a strong proponent of environmental protection issues, as well as a known supporter of expanding health and welfare benefits to the elderly. 

"I am proud to be chosen by the people of Miami, and of Florida," Muñoz said, "and I will do my best to remember them, their needs, and their concerns in Washington."  Muñoz will be handing over the title of Mayor to Vice-Mayor Felix Rodriguez in December.

Frances Muñoz, the Senator-elect's wife, is well known for her efforts on behalf of a large number of children's charities.  She hopes to resume her work on a national level after the birth of the couple's first child, due April 2001.

Charity event raises thousands

Seattle, 18 November 2000 - Rolston Bales and Casey Romaine, Seattle Times - Jade Technologies hosted it's annual "Charity Crush" last night at its Plaza Square headquarters.  Kyle Summers, Jade Technologies board director, doctor, and philanthropist, reported that the night's gala had raised well over $250,000 for a number of North American charities.

In attendance were numerous politicians, VIPs, and celebrities, including the Prime Minister of Canada, various members of Congress, Vancouver native and Matrix star Carrie-Anne Moss, Seattle socialite Bunny Molloy, and several members of Omega Squad, the government's paranormal threat response team. 

[photo] Paul Petillio, voted Seattle's most eligible bachelor in 1999, with his companion Dr. Daniela Muñoz. 

[photo] Miss Kari Summers,daughter of Kyle Summers and Penny Lee, with parents, brother Paul, and admirer "Jack."

[photo] Carrie-Anne Moss (seen in background, Shadow of Omega Squad).

[photo] Michael and Kelly Engels, Guy Rowsdower, and model Kristy Hinze.

[photo] Booster of Omega Squad and guest.