60 Flights were able to land, but Qantas Airways has quickly grounded its global fleet, suddenly locking out striking workers after many weeks of disruptions, which could close down the world's 10th largest airline plane by plane.

Australia's government called an emergency arbitration hearing that lasted nearly two hours before the judges adjourned it to issue a decision later tonight.

Qantas previously announced that it had more than doubled annual profit to AU$250 million, but warned the business environment was too challenging to forecast earnings for the current fiscal year.

Snow kidding. folks... this is not a Treat, but Mother Nature's Trick!

NYC has the potential for up to 5, inches of snowfall, but because the ground is warm, these flakes are likely to melt on contact.

While the city is no stranger to frigid Octobers, snow before Halloween is a rarity.
According to historians, our earliest snowfall in the city was a paltry 0.5 inches in Central Park on Oct. 15, 1876. There have only been three October days with measurable snowfall since the city began keeping records in 1869.

SNOW KIDDING? No Treat, Unusual Trick!

WORLD SERIES BASEBALL. Cards Win.

QANTAS AIRLINES. Labor Dispute.

NBA Season. Stalled Again.

BOA. Five Dollar Fees?

The fabulous St. Louis Cardinals have won their 11th World Series title by crushing the Texas Rangers, 6-2, in an exciting series that went to all seven games.

After winning Game 6 on a walk-off home run in the 11th inning, the Cardinals made darn sure Game 7 never went that far by taking a commanding lead in the third inning and extending it in the fifth and then the seventh innings.

The Texas Rangers jumped out to a quick 2-0 temporary lead, but those would prove to be the only runs they would score Friday night. Don't mess with The Cards, Texas!

For 20 YEARS UN says CUBA Si, Castro Si... But US Says CUBA Si, Castro No!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9AM-4KHUsE&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALhmrLKJoDs&NR=1

According to US, Cuba is a totalitarian police state which relies on repressive methods to maintain control. These methods include intense physical and electronic surveillance of both Cuban citizens and foreign visitors. Americans visiting Cuba should be aware that any on-island activities could be subject to surveillance, and their contacts with Cuban citizens monitored closely.

US Rep. Joe Crowley (D-Queens, the Bronx), the founder and co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on Bangladesh, welcomed the new U.S. Ambassador to Bangladesh Dan Mozena in his Capitol Hill office. Crowley and Ambassador Mozena discussed how the U.S. can continue to strengthen U.S.-Bangladesh relations, overcome challenges and engage the growing and vibrant Bangladeshi community in the U.S.

Mother nature will have more of a trick than a treat for us with slick streets this weekend as an unusual October storm will bring heavy rain, snow, wind and some coastal flooding throughout the area this weekend.