63 Days of Separation

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Sixty-three degrees of separation is the theory that everyone and everything is now down to sixty-three steps away from polling day. Register and vote to keep the democracy on track. CITY IMAGES invites all of you, whether you're a democrat, republican, an independent like me or any other party.

#TRUMPTAXES Remember, with as few as 63 days to #Elections2016 & GOP's Trump is now the only candidate for decades to hide his tax returns from voters. Why is he hiding, and what the art of the deal?

THE DEATH OF NEWS

Reflections of a Grade B Reporter

Since being offered the post of Grade B Reporter by the BBC in 1964, Martin Bell has spent more than half a century in the unquiet corners of the world, including four years in the surrogate war zone of the House of Commons.

It has been a period of rapid change in the way that wars have been fought and perceived, and of equally rapid change in the way that news has been gathered and presented. From Vietnam to Bosnia and beyond, the former BBC correspondent has been in the thick of it.

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Celebrate Labor Day

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The first Labor Day was celebrated in NYC in 1882. Labor Day Weekend is the official end of summer and is all about honoring the working public, and restaurants are seemingly doing their part by giving their customers some awesome deals. To recognize the 2016 holiday, several restaurant chains nationwide will be giving away free or heavily discounted food to its customers on Monday, Sept. 5. Find out where to visit this Labor Day weekend below!

SAINT OF THE GUTTERS

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Her face is one of the most recognizable in the world and many recognize the "Angel of Mercy" image while never realizing what she was doing was good for so many people and is still revered by millions today. She has been called saint of the gutters and The Pope, as bishop of the slums.

My late father, who died around the same time as Mother Teresa did 19 years ago used to say he admired three women during his lifetime. His mom, Maria Teresa, my mom Margarita and Mother Teresa. Although these three special ladies have passed, they will never be forgotten.

Stress-Free Flying

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Do you know the Secrets of Stress-Free Flying and searching tricky travel sites for best prices? JetBlue, Southwest, Virgin America, and Alaska Airlines got top Economy Flyer Rating, first class passengers, but not overly impressed with United Airlines and American Airlines.

There’s not much to enjoy about airline travel these days, economy seats are cramped, flights are packed, and passengers pay an ever-expanding number of fees for things that used to be free, says Consumer Reports in its latest investigation and airline rating survey.

OUR CLOTHES

The clothing of the future could cool off our bodies, thanks to plastic wrap? Stanford University scientists have invented a material that actively draws heat away from the body, hoping that its cooling effect could reduce reliance on devices such as air-conditioning.

Researchers in California have invented a fabric that would actively cool our bodies, were it woven into clothing, potentially reducing our reliance on energy-thirsty devices that cool our buildings and vehicles.

https://doresearch.stanford.edu/

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Help Me, I'm Angry

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I received an email and a phone call from two angry people who claimed they wanted to talk, but did not want to listen to the voice of reason. I always thought that a true conversation was a two-way communication and not a monolog.

I get it, at one time or another, everyone feels anger bubbling up. There's nothing wrong with that. Anger is common. It's a normal response when you sense a threat or a possible slight. I tried to address their concerns, but to no avail. So to them and all who feel angry.

20 Things to Do When You Feel Extremely Angry http://moreti.me/108OQfE

HERMINE IN NYC?

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The National Weather Service is warning New Yorkers to expect a "life-threatening surge" event as the agency's forecasters is anticipating the potential for 3 to 6 feet of storm surge across western Long Island Sound, New York Harbor, and other areas, with lesser amounts elsewhere.

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

NYC Emergency Management Urges New Yorkers to Prepare for Impacts of Tropical Storm Hermine.

Go Bag to can grab in case you need to leave your home in a hurry. For more information about what to pack, visit http://www1.nyc.gov/site/em/ready/gather-supplies.page.

Flood risk. To learn more about coastal flood risk in New York City, visit the FEMA Region II Coastal Analysis and Mapping website for flood hazard information.

Protection against loss due to floods is not covered under a homeowner's policy. Contact your property/casualty agent or broker about eligibility for flood insurance.

For more information, visit the National Flood Insurance Program online at www.floodsmart.gov.

Flood-susceptible areas should keep materials, such as sandbags, plywood, plastic sheeting, and lumber to help protect your home.

Bring inside loose, lightweight objects, such as lawn furniture and garbage cans.

Anchor objects that will be unsafe to bring inside, such as gas grills or propane tanks.

Make an itemized list of personal property, including furnishings, clothing, and valuables.

Move valuable items from basements to upper floors. Basements are vulnerable to flooding.
Charge cell phones.

Turn your refrigerator and freezer to a colder setting. If you lose power, items that need refrigeration will stay cooler for longer.

Check on friends, relatives, and neighbors, especially older adults and people with disabilities, access and functional needs, or health conditions. Help them to prepare if needed.

Fill out an Emergency Reference Card, which will contain important contacts for you and your family in the event of any emergency.

Learn the safest route from your home or workplace to safe, high ground in case you have to evacuate. This should be part of your household disaster plan.

During periods of high winds, residents should use caution when walking or driving high profile vehicles. Winds at these speeds can cause flying debris, turn unsecured objects into projectiles, and cause power outages.

RIP: THE FORCE

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With our apologies to Trekkies, this is about the "Obstructionists, we will call them "0 Force" those n US Congress which have done nothing for the past 8 years, and may ruin everything the greatest democracy on earth has worked hard to build. This is also for the media, which owns its fair share of the blame by doing next to nothing about preventing the mess we find ourselves in.

Its time to educate the public about "0 Force", which translates to America inaction. Future generations will condemn us for inaction. US citizens should register to vote and use #VoterRegistrationDay on social media to spread the word. http://cimages.me/content/register-vote-0

Start by cleaning House and Senate obstructionists. These are the culprits who have been trying to destroy the administration that our great nation voted for twice. It's not just about taking the White House, but it is also about changing Congressional leadership, which has been taking us in the wrong direction.

The media carry the blame for covering his antics and propping up The Donald. The media which gives him the platform to spew fear. Also, it's the GOP leadership which supported him and if they are not removed from powerful positions they will continue a path to the destruction of democracy.This is a clear explanation for increased foreign influence by corrupt nations and organizations.

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