Global Refugee Crisis

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Although refugees have long been a constant and for years accepted as part of human migration, the development of the nation-state and fixed borders in the 19th century has forced some countries to shun refugees and turn them into international pariahs.

Today, a global human tragedy of refugees now appears to be spreading everywhere. What in the world must we do to react? The plight of desperate people who are trying to flee their homes by land or sea is a humanitarian crisis that needs to be addressed.

US Shootings Continue

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More than one a day. That is how often shootings that left four or more people injured or dead occurred in the United States this year, according to compilations of episodes derived from news reports.

Oh Christmas Trees

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Two titans from the non religious side of Christmas will be illuminated today: Rockefeller Center in New York City and the one at The U.S. Capitol in Washington.

The New York tree is a massive 10-ton, 78-foot Norway spruce from the Hudson Valley. It was hoisted into place last month. The annual tree-lighting ceremony attracts tens of thousands of spectators and is watched by millions more live on television.

Tarnished Silver

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One political fat cat down and apparently many more to come. Business as usual and political corruption at the state house in Albany will soon be a thing of the past. Are you listening, corrupt NY politicians?

Sheldon Silver guilty of all 7 corruption charges http://fw.to/e3caCyd

What Silver's guilty verdict means for the State Assembly http://nyp.st/1l4eC0r

Editorial: Sheldon Silver’s accomplices http://fw.to/Cf7rGCT

Cuomo praises Silver verdict, nixes special ethics session http://fw.to/ihw20WB

Giving Tuesday

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Hate giving? Seriously? Are you kidding? Giving is by far the best thing we humans do to perform wonders.
Love It Or Hate It, #GivingTuesday Has Become 'A Thing' http://n.pr/1LIUaHr

#GivingTuesday: When the shopping ends, the giving begins http://www.cbsnews.com/news/black-friday-cyber-monday-giving-tuesday

How holiday shopping mania led to Giving Tuesday http://reut.rs/1XrIvJ2

#GivingTuesday: Four ways to do a world of good (that won't cost you a cent) http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2015/11/30/givingtuesday-four-ways-to-do…

Despicable Ads?

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Just like some political candidates who will say or do just about anything to get more media attention, there’s no denying the buzz that some risqué commercials have created over the years.

Which products will you never purchase just because of the commercials?

Welcome to the big game: https://youtu.be/bfCm6PJuL5I

Auto insurance commercial: https://youtu.be/1QA9pvLiu_s

Peyton Manning's Nationwide ad: https://youtu.be/IUdLlhTmenc

Sobe Staring Contest: https://youtu.be/iwM4fborwJk

26 Days Till Christmas

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Even before December arrives our world's shops, sidewalks and streets begin filling with Yuletide scenes: Performers in elf suits play traditional cymbals while Santa Claus stands outside a gingerbread cabin.

There’s no sign of Jesus, but in many big cities, you’re still more likely to see Father Christmas’s face than the baby Jesus.

This religious festival is so trendy, in fact, that it may be the most-celebrated festival in the world.
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NSA Stops Bulk Survailence

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US National Security Agency has reportedly ended its massive collecting of Americans' phone records and replaced it with targeted surveillance methods.

Under the Freedom Act, the larger surveillance program was declared dead on Saturday night. This comes two and a half years after Edward Snowden exposed the depths of the program. This is the biggest bugging bow out since 9/11.

NSA to shut down bulk phone surveillance program by Sunday http://reut.rs/1XlDpOD via @Reuters

First Impressions

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Whenever we meet new people, have to make sense of something quickly, or encounter a novel situation, snap judgments are enormously quick and they rely on the thinnest slices of experience are also dome unconsciously.

Some say it takes only 30 seconds for the average person to make an assessment of individuals encountered.

The Power of First Impressions https://youtu.be/LVIEellIoIA

http://www.gitomer.com/articles/ViewPublicArticle.html?key=ajcdMibak3NK…

Holiday Greetings

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HOLIDAY WISHES 4 U

Warmest greetings and best wishes for the upcoming 24 hour news cycles

May the wonder of the holiday season stay with you forever

Happy new year filled with health and success

Thank you for the gift of your friendship

Good tidings of Joy and Happy New Year

Peace on Earth. Best wishes for this wonderful season

Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a joyous holiday

Wishing you the gifts of Faith, Peace, Joy, Charity and Hope

Merry Christmas Feliz Navidad 聖誕節快樂

Happy New Year. May you soar with health and prosperity

Warm winter wishes for an enchanted holiday season

Merry Christmas and Peace on Earth

Happy holidays and best wishes for a wonderful 2016

Wishing you a festive holiday season and happy new year

Celebrate the Christmas Season

For unto you is born a Savior which is Christ the Lord

This season, be blessed with laughter, peace, and love

Happy Holidays. Wishing you every happiness this holiday season and through out the coming year

Best wishes for a happy holiday season and a happy year

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

Wishing you the gift of good cheer this holiday season

Seasons greetings and warm wished for a happy new year

Wishing all the joy of family, the gift of friends, and health

May the magic and the thrill of the holiday season continue

Happy Holidays. Wishing you a beautiful holiday season and a new year of peace and happiness

Warmest greetings and best wishes for 2016

May your holidays be merry and bright

Best wishes throughout the coming year

Joy to the world ...The Lord is come

Holiday cheer and a happy new year

Wishing you a peaceful and joyous holiday

Wishing you a new year of health, wealth and happiness

Deck the halls with boughs of holly, wishing you a big time jolly!

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