TERRIFIC TWOS

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Happy Birthday to my grandson Parker... Anyone who says the terrible twos are a normal stage in your development may have to reconsider after meeting you. I would like to change the term to the terrific twos.

Now that you are a young man of two, you are beginning to learn that you have a terrific family and an even better support system, which will be there for the rest of your life.

Your mom, dad and sisters will love you always, as well as your grandmothers and grandfathers. Please keep that in mind.

-Grandpa BoB

FORGET BLACK FRIDAY AND CYBER MONDAY

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While Sears, Walmart, Target, Kmart, Macy’s and so many other large retail stores are luring shoppers with "Big Shopping Deals", may we suggest that you consider spending your time and efforts with those who may not be as fortunate as ourselves.

What about a buy nothing day, or if you can not control the urge and you absolutely must shop, then how about supporting a neighborhood mom and pop type of local business.

THANKSGIVING TURKEY

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Can you believe it? The corn has become much sweeter, the potatoes are now starchier, and the turkey is considerably bigger than the one on our ancestors table. Would it truly be an authentic Thanksgiving feast without all of these these scientifically altered foods?

Almost everything on our plates this holiday will have undergone genetic alterations of industrial farming.

The Pilgrims and American Indians ate foods called corn and turkey, but the actual organisms they consumed didn’t look or taste much like our modern meals do.

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JOYOUS SEASONS GREETINGS

We at City Island Images want all our readers to know how thankful we are for your support.

During this holiday season, which is observed by so many across the globe, let us celebrate our gratitude for the blessings we all have received and show our appreciation and awe at the strength of all the brave individuals who have stood up for freedom, tolerance, and diversity.

Happy Holidays to all from City Island Images. Our most sincere season's greetings and our very best wishes for 2014. May peace and blessings be ours for the new year.

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING

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As a multicultural perspective we should like to note that the Thanksgiving holiday began as a special feast to say thanks in the early days of the American colonies.

This practice originated from Native American traditions which celebrated communal harmony and a bountiful harvest.

Native Americans had a rich tradition of commemorating the fall harvest with feasting and games centuries before Europeans arrived.

Today, multiple cultures celebrate thanks for a plentiful harvest. Although observed with different names and traditions they all have the common theme of gratitude.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER

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THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NY HAS ISSUED AN

URBAN FLOOD ADVISORY FOR...
KINGS (BROOKLYN) COUNTY IN SOUTHEAST NEW YORK...
RICHMOND (STATEN ISLAND) COUNTY IN SOUTHEAST NEW YORK...
BRONX COUNTY IN SOUTHEAST NEW YORK...
NEW YORK (MANHATTAN) COUNTY IN SOUTHEAST NEW YORK...
NASSAU COUNTY IN SOUTHEAST NEW YORK...
QUEENS COUNTY IN SOUTHEAST NEW YORK...

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL THIS MORNING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THIS MORNING...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR NEW YORK.

ST PAUL'S CHURCH NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE

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Thursday, December 5, 7 PM
A special Holiday performance by the acclaimed Bronx Opera Company, featuring arias and duets from classic operas, along with seasonal carols and traditional favorites.

Wed., Dec. 11, 1 PM
Our mid week lunch time concert series continues with a performance of Celtic Harp Music, by the Westchester Harp Ensemble, including holiday selections.

Sat. Dec. 14, open from noon to 4 PM
A full afternoon of programming begins at noon with Wreaths Across America, remembering American Service members buried at St. Paul’s, organized by the Civil Air Patrol. At 1 PM, learn about the historical development of Christmas as a holiday in America, and at 2 PM, enjoy a performance of Holiday music, featuring Alyssa Reit on Harp and Peter Reit on French Horn, along with trombone and group chorus on seasonal carols.

Sunday, Dec. 22, 2 PM
Holiday Organ Concert, on the 1830 Erben, with concert organist in residence Kathryn Jones, accompanied by soprano. Classical and seasonal selections. Arrive early at 1:15 PM for a performance in the museum of the traditional Christmas play, St. George and the Dragon.

NYC GRIDLOCK

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Wednesday, November 27 is a Holiday Gridlock Alert Day, one of the heaviest vehicular traffic days of the holiday season. NYC Residents, commuters and visitors are strongly advised to use mass transit.

The remaining gridlock alert days for this holiday season are:

Wednesday, December 4
Friday, December 6
Thursday, December 12
Friday, December 13
Wednesday, December 18
Thursday, December 19
Friday, December 20

Also, the following are street closures for NYC Thanksgiving Day Parade
Tuesday, November 26, 2013

VITAMIN D FACTS

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Figuring out all the factors that can affect your vitamin D level is complicated. Your body makes vitamin D when sunlight hits the skin. You can also get the vitamin from food (mainly because it’s been added; few foods are natural sources of vitamin D) or by taking a supplement.

The process by which the body makes vitamin D is complex. It starts when the skin absorbs rays in the invisible ultraviolet B (UVB) part of the light spectrum. The liver and the kidneys also participate to make a form of the vitamin that the body can use.

HOLIDAZE TRAVEL TREACHERY

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During this busiest travel time of the season and as getaway week arrives for millions, a powerful wintertime storm with heavy rains and strong wind-gusts are threatening to tear into many travel plans between 11/22-12/3.

Tis the season without jolly because of not so friendly skies. This wacky weather threatens Thanksgiving celebrations and Black Friday shopping sprees.

If you're one of those millions expected to be traveling:

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