PALESTINIANS or ISRAELIS?

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USA and Israel are allies and usually best friends, but this latest war has strained the relationship because many Palestinian civilians have been killed in Gaza. 1,400 dead in 24 days.

Egypt, which has served as a mediator in previous conflicts has changed its tune. It used to have an Islamist party in power, but now it’s ruled by its military, which isn’t as tight with Hamas. It has rallied other Arab nations like Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to see things their way.

7 Things to Consider Before Choosing Sides in the Middle East Conflict http://huff.to/1rSOeWj

Summer Storms Returning

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The storms we recently witnessed are coming back. Forecasters expect increasing clouds and scattered thunderstorms for this afternoon.

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 5 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tonight A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. High temperatures are expected near 80.

AIR TRAVEL ALARM

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In the past few months, the world has experienced too many airline disasters and the year is far from over. Lets hope there will not be any more midair terrorist incidents.

According a United Nations report, missiles known as MANPADS, short for Man-Portable Air Defense Systems may not have the long range of the weapon that shot down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 over Ukraine. However, these been described as a game changer, a traveler's our worst nightmare and an unprecedented threat.

BARTOW PELL MANSION

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This Friday, August 1 From 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. and in partnership with the Bronx Music Heritage Center, BPMM presents Stephen Sylvester and the Anthem Reggae Band. A truly original sound, Anthem Reggae Band provides musical enchantment for lovers of all reggae, from roots to dancehall. They have played with many international reggae artists, including Third World, Jimmy Cliff, The Neville Bros, and more. Anthem has also entertained US troops in Japan, South Korea, Guam and Hawaii.

NATIONWIDE EFFORT TO SAVE LIVES

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The New York State Police will increase patrols along the 372 miles of the New York State Thruway and join 14 other states in enforcement effort. NYSP joins law enforcement officials in 14 other states to increase traffic enforcement on one of the country’s most highly-traveled interstates. The "I90/94 Challenge", conducted on I-90 and I-94 across the United States, is part of a four-day effort aimed at saving lives by cracking down on dangerous driving offenses.

Downtown Farmers Market

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Saturday August 2nd, 2014 Sweet Potato Pie Eating Contest at the Market:A pie eating contest is just one more reason why the New Rochelle Farmers Market is the place to be every Saturday.

Regulars at the BID downtown Farmers Market already know about the fabulous, as in really, really good desserts prepared weekly by Diana Scott-Sho, owner/baker of The Luscious Little Dessert Company. If you don’t believe us or your neighbors, her Lemon Chess Pie was described by the New York Times as “dangerously light on the tongue and had that fizzy lemonade aftermath that leaves you feeling at once sated and thirstier than before.” This Saturday, Luscious Little Dessert Company is sponsoring a pie eating contest.

AVOIDING CAR ACCIDENTS

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The chances of being involved in a fatal car accident largely depends on two things. One, the way you drive: If you drive like a maniac, you're bound to die. Two, believe it or not, its where you live.

A new survey finds our nation's capitol has lowest fatality rate, but unfortunately the northern Plains states and the South have the highest.

THE BRONX SUMMER SIZZLES

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The summer is heating up in The Bronx in more ways than one as the 4th Annual Bronx SalsaFest gets underway beginning this weekend!

El Condado de la Salsa (the borough of Salsa) will, once again, celebrate the music, the dance, and the artists in a month-long festival bringing together a collaborative of institutions and community-based organizations presenting a variety of Salsa-related activities.

PUTIN ON THE HIT

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Following the downing of the Malaysia airliner, US and European Union leaders have approved a new economic hit against Vladimir Putin, and targeting key sectors of the Russian economy.

These moves bring increasing pressure on the Russian president to end his country’s support for separatists in eastern Ukraine, whom the West blames for taking down the passenger jet nearly two weeks ago.

FOCAL POINT GALLERY

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Focal Point Gallery: 321 City Island Avenue Bronx, NY #10464

"Artist Choice" August 1st-August 31st If anyone is interested in exhibiting you have till July 30th to submit your original art work.

The exhibition opens Friday August 1st with an opening reception 7pm-10pm and artwork will stay up until the end of the month.

If you are an artist and would like to take part in this exhibition call 718 885-1403

All work has to be Framed and ready to hang. There's a $20 hanging fee for each piece plus 30% commission on all sales.

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