CONFERENCE ON SUGAR PROCESSING RESEARCH / 26th
ICUMSA
Diversifying
Research in Sugar Processing
September
28-October 1, 2008
ICUMSA
October
1-3, 2008
This International Conference includes an Opening Reception, 2 Days of
Technical and Poster Sessions, a Commercial Session, Exhibits for Vendors,
Awards Banquet, a Technical Tour and Guest Program. The ICUMSA Meeting will follow the
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Energy
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Commercial Session
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International Commission for Uniform Methods of Sugar Analysis (ICUMSA) organization will hold its
26th Session Meeting following the
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OUR HOST COUNTRY
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Land of Dreams and Opportunities
Welcome
One of the world’s youngest countries the United States of America has made
its mark on the world scene in a very short time. Known as the land of dreams of opportunity, the United
States of America has become the melting pot of the world with a rich diversity
of communities of people and cultures from around the world. A Federal Republic, which achieved its
independence from one of the world powers in the 18th Century, the
United States of America continues today as one of the richest countries in the
world. North America; lower 48
bounded on North by Canada, on East by the Atlantic Ocean, on South by Mexico
and Gulf of Mexico, and on West by the Pacific Ocean with a total contained sq.
mil of 3,619,969 or 9,375,720 sq. km (excluding the Great Lakes) with
Washington D.C. as its capital city.
The country has 50 Greenest cities as a model for successful and rapid
environmental action on the world scene.
Other territories also make up part of the United States, which are
American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. On March 3, 1845, the state of Florida
joined the United States of America and will host this years
History
and Culture of Delray Beach, Florida
Spanish Florida, which included SE part of present United States was sighted and explored by Juan Ponce de León in 1513 and named it “Florida,” Spanish for “Flowery Easter,” on Easter Sunday 1513. Settled by the Spanish in 1565, Florida was known as the Spanish Territory East and West Florida. West Florida was claimed by the United States as part of the greatest land deal of its time, The Louisiana Purchase in 1803. Under the Adams-Onis Treaty of 1819, Florida is organized as the territory of Florida and purchase for 5,000,000 by the United States.
For more than 100 years, Delray Beach has grown and prospered. A small group
of Michigan settlers, led by William Linton and David Swinton began settling in
the area in 1894. Inspired by the natural riches of the area, they tilled the
land and grew crops year round. The environment also provided them with plenty
of fresh fish, crab and lobster from the ocean.
Delray's early history was dominated by agriculture. By the turn of the
century, a number of Japanese farmers came to the area to grow pineapples. They
formed the Yamato Colony and farmed on land now occupied by the Boca Raton
Airport and FAU. You can learn more of the Yamato Colony at the 200-acre
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, a scenic park that draws more than 150,000
visitors a year.
In 1898 the area was named Delray, a Spanish derivative meaning "of the
king". When the railroad system built by Henry Flagler expanded from West
Palm Beach to Miami, farmers began exporting their harvest of pineapples,
tomatoes, peppers, beans and other fruits and vegetables. The Delray Beach
Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1925 and the town was booming with tourist
trade and a healthy, self-supporting economy. The same is true today. The very
reasons people came to our town in 1894 are the same reasons Delray Beach is
such a nice place to live and grow today.
As the 20th century progressed Delray Beach grew from a farming community into
a bustling city known for its unique architecture and thriving downtown. Delray
Beach became a winter resort where artists, writers and cartoonists came to
escape the brutal winters and hone their crafts. Nationally known cartoonists
Fontaine Fox and W.E. Pat Enright were among the luminaries who called Delray
home.
Today, history plays a big role in the city's identity and future direction.
Delray Beach is considered a leading figure in the state's growing historic
preservation movement. The city has designated several neighborhoods as
historic districts; places where residents are encouraged to preserve old homes
as a living link to Delray's illustrious past.
We welcome you to the United States of America and hope you enjoy your stay in the historical and beautiful city of Delray Beach, Florida.
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