HAPPY 520 CUBA

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520 is the abbreviation for "I Love You" in net and SMS use in the Chinese-speaking world. 520 CUBA, my birthplace. It is an example of extensive use of numerical digits for their similar pronunciation of daily expressions in Chinese. In this case, 5 means "I", 2 means "love", 0 means "you".

It is also Cuban Independence Day, but everyone knows Cuba is still not able to make that claim. Cuba was recovering from a war with Spain and endured a period of American military occupation. While this date is a celebration, Cuba was hamstrung by the cruel irony of independence without freedom.

RIP Morley Safer

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Another 60 Minutes Man has died. 84-year-old Morley Safer, who was a TV news icon and a pillar of broadcast journalism as a member of CBS' 60 Minutes team for almost five decades.

I had the pleasure of meeting him at The Museum of Broadcasting years ago while serving as NY Bureau Chief at The Associated Press. He was funny, charming and had an eye for classic beauty. May he rest is peace.

Morley Safer, Longtime '60 Minutes' Correspondent, Dies http://n.pr/2531YjG

HOT TRACKS

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The term usually refers to the world’s top DJ remix service or the best songs from a specific year, or DJ friendly, mixable remixes of music, But we are dealing with fire and railroad travks.

I normally ride this line for my visiting professor teaching job, but I avoided it, as I am on medical leave until June.

Metro-North back, operating on Saturday schedule after fire via @ABC7NY

New York Today: Fire Snarls Metro-North Service at Grand Central http://nyti.ms/1V8VJIo

The Art of A Scam?

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Fox TV's much promoted and long awaited interview between The Donald and Megyn was broadcast last night and instead of the much-anticipated hardball session, it appeared to be a series of softballs and we wonder if some were previously approved questions.

The on again and off again feud between the two may have just been about posturing and just to attract ratings if last night's interview was a good indicator. Is this going to be classified as an infomercial, or a scam alert?

Megyn Kelly goes too easy on Donald Trump in her Fox infomercial, er, special http://fw.to/CNmvOlh

Demand Diversity

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While companies are struggling to diversify their ranks, it now appears the feds have the same problem. Diversity without inclusion damages a company’s performance. The way to build inclusion is to alter how we all respond to people who seem different.

Being around folks who are different makes us more creative, extra diligent and harder-working.

INSIST ON DIVERSITY

How Diversity Makes Us Smarter http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-diversity-makes-us-smarte… #science

BALLS OF FIRE

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This past weekend's baseball brawl reminded me of the need for civility in sports, or just plain AMERICAN CIVILITY. Our nation's favorite pastime should be RESPECT for one another's rights.

You like a good baseball brawl? Here are 10 of the best http://es.pn/1Xv0ZGO

Juan Marichal hits Johnny Roseboro with a bat. https://youtu.be/I5xuLON30AU via @YouTube

BOS@NYY: Red Sox, Yankees empty the benches https://youtu.be/ohQaOO_mTzs via @YouTube

NLCS Gm3: Harrelson and Rose scuffle at second base https://youtu.be/k8xKLnO4hOs via @YouTube

Forgotten Revolution?

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The Peoples Republic of China keeps trying to forget its Cultural Revolution. Today marks the 50th anniversary of the day Mao Zedong issued the order that began China's Cultural Revolution.

This was a ten-year period of violence and chaos when more than 1 million who were perceived to be counterrevolutionaries were imprisoned, killed or committed suicide and the economy was left in a shambles.

HURRICANES

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The hurricane season begins 6/1/16 and ends 11/30/16. Is your mitigation and if that fails, a disaster response strategy in place? If you've experienced a hurricane, then you know why I am posting this.

Hurricane season officially starts next week for storms that form in the eastern Pacific Ocean, but more notably, it's also the start of Hurricane Awareness Week. The National Weather Service says is the best time to prepare for a potential hit from a tropical storm or hurricane.

FRIDAY THE 13TH

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Today above all other days is the time to issue the following warning. Be afraid, be very afraid.

For example, according to scientific studies Friday 13th is unlucky for some. The risk of hospital admission as a result of a transport accident may be increased by as much as 52 percent.

Friday 13th- If you suffer from paraskevidekatriaphobia then stay at home today http://po.st/JerAoj

If you fear Friday the 13th you have friggatriskaidekaphobia http://via.wqad.com/2Myxh

Wrong Restroom?

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Gender neutral signs posted outside bathrooms flushes out debate over transgender toilet access, as the issue spreads nationwide.

The feds are telling schools to let transgender students use bathrooms and locker rooms that are "consistent with their gender identity." This does not wipe out other laws, but since Title IX is seated into federal education funding, the implied threat is to follow the federal guidelines or risk losing those funds.

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