Over thirty twisters have bee reported over the past several hours in our nations middle region.
Just a few years ago a tornado devastated the Little Rock area, and now once again the local residents unfortunately found themselves huddling in the dark wondering how they would rebuild after the most powerful tornado yet this year carved a path through their city and others nearby, killing at least 16 people in Arkansas and one in Oklahoma.
The US House of Representative and US Senate members are expected back to work on Monday following a couple of weeks worth of non deserved vacation, and they'll do more of what these politicians have been doing, a whole lot of nothing the people want them to do.
Dead on arrival are important issues like immigration, a tax overhaul, stiffer gun laws, increasing the minimum wage, bringing back unemployment benefits and money for the Highway Trust Fund to keep road and bridge construction.
This annual national observance focuses on preparation, communications and response during dangerous weather events
The national effort coincides with the National Weather Service’s communications exercise that provides governmental, private and volunteer partners the opportunity to practice skills usually applied under stress, and provides public safety and preparedness officials, broadcast media and citizens the opportunity to test methods of receiving emergency weather messages and plans for responding to a weather emergency.
This Week in History, Apr 27 - May 3
Apr 27, 4977 B.C.
Universe is created, according to Kepler. On this day in 4977 B.C., the universe is created, according to German mathematician and astronomer Johannes Kepler, considered a founder of modern science. Kepler is best known for his theories explaining the motion of planets. Kepler was born on December 27, 1571, in Weil der Stadt, Germany. As a university student, he studied the Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus' theories of planetary ordering. Copernicus (1473-1543) believed that the sun, not the earth, was the center of the solar system, a theory that contradicted the prevailing view of the era that the sun revolved around the earth.
Apr 28, 1945
Benito Mussolini executed. On this day in 1945, "Il Duce," Benito Mussolini, and his mistress, Clara Petacci, are shot by Italian partisans who had captured the couple as they attempted to flee to Switzerland. The 61-year-old deposed former dictator of Italy was established by his German allies as the figurehead of a puppet government in northern Italy during the German occupation toward the close of the war. As the Allies fought their way up the Italian peninsula, defeat of the Axis powers all but certain, Mussolini considered his options. Not wanting to fall into the hands of either the British or the Americans, and knowing that the communist partisans, who had been fighting the remnants of roving Italian fascist soldiers and thugs in the north, would try him as a war criminal, he settled on escape to a neutral country.
The streets of Rome all around the Vatican were filled wall to wall for blocks with the faithful, as the greatest moment in holy history, while Pope Francis canonized two saintly predecessors hailing them as models for the faithful with their goodness and heroic virtues.
SUNDAY BIG BAND AFRO-CUBAN JAZZ IN FULL EFFECT X's 2 TO HONOR OF DUKE'S 115TH BIRTHDAY.
2:30PM, FREE!!! - THE MULTI-GRAMMY NOMINATED MANHATTAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC AFRO-CUBAN JAZZ ORCHESTRA conducted by Bobby Sanabria
DUKE STATUE - 110th Street & 5th Avenue, NYC, the Gateway to Harlem and the birthplace of Afro-Cuban Jazz celebrating the Duke's 115th birthday.
7:30PM - THE NEW SCHOOL UNIVERSITY AFRO-CUBAN JAZZ ORCHESTRA conducted by Bobby Sanabria
NUYORICAN POETS CAFE' - 236 E. 3rd St. between Ave's B & C, NYC.
Writing is a good way to release grief, according to research which suggests that disclosing deep emotions through writing can boost immune function as well as mood and well-being. Conversely, the stress of holding in strong feelings can ratchet up blood pressure and heart rate and increase muscle tension.
Coping with Grief and Loss is something we all should confront because sooner or later, everyone will grieve the loss of a close relative or friend, whether the cause is a sudden heart attack, a car accident, or the stresses of disease or age.
St. Paul’s Church National Historic Site 897 South Columbus Avenue, Mt. Vernon, NY 914-667-4116
Special free Programs in May 2014
Thursday, May 1, First Thursdays at St. Paul’s, open from 1 to 9 PM
Please join us for a 7 PM walking tour of the grounds, exploring the history and variety of birds at St. Paul’s, with well known ornithologist Dr. Robert (Birding Bob) DeCandido.
Wed., May 7, 1 PM, Folk and Bluegrass Music
Our lunchtime series features a performance of folk and bluegrass music, with banjo, from Sarah Lawrence College
Sat., May 10
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