COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE

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Community Blood Drive - Monday, December 9, 2013 - 12:00pm - 7:00pm

Multiple calendar hurdles, lower than normal donor turnout, plus high demand from area hospitals, have reduced our community blood supply to critical levels notably less than a one-day supply of O-negative “universal donor” blood, which can be transfused into anyone in trauma situations when there is no time for blood typing. In addition, types B-negative and A-negative are also very low.

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Meningitis at Princeton

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A very rare strain of meningitis has caused 7 cases and the fear is there is a carrier at Princeton University which is trying to contain an outbreak of bacterial meningitis that has sickened several students, school and health officials.

NJ Health officials have confirmed seven cases at Princeton, with all but one of the cases involving students.

The meningitis has been identified as "Type B," which is not covered by the standard vaccine commonly administered to students in the United States.

How Do You Spell WINNER? Two Is Four Es and P

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When looking to chose members for a winning team, look for "intelligence" and "integrity", bit these are obvious for all the good team members. "Intelligence" is not just smart, or high IQ but common sense as well. If your team member's integrity and values don't match your organization let them try to succeed elsewhere.

The following will distinguish identify the cream of the crop. "The four Es and one P." Qualities of the best leaders:

Energy: To go the distance, and not just at crunch time.

Energizers: They exude positivity and stir others contagiously.

NYC Weekend Bridge and Street Closures

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The Brooklyn Bridge will be fully closed Manhattan-bound from 12:01 am to 7 am Saturday. One of three Brooklyn-bound lanes will be closed from 6 am to 2 pm Saturday to facilitate NYCDOT bridge maintenance.

The southbound FDR Drive exit to the Civic Center/Pearl Street will be closed from 12:01 am Saturday to 6 am Monday. Access onto the Brooklyn Bridge is not affected. Motorists destined for local streets should use the prior South Street Exit 3 and follow posted the detour to Pearl Street.

NO LONGER SECRET

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The US Secret Service has engaged in unacceptable acts throughout 17 different countries over the years, according to a published news story by The Washington Post.

Secret Service agents and managers accused of sexual misconduct by whistle-blowers http://wapo.st/176aG4s

CBS NEWS IN THE HOTSEAT

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Retired NBC correspondent George Lewis says that " Aside from the fact that the primary source for the 60 Minutes Benghazi report was a liar, McClatchy News says there are plenty of other problems with the story. McClatchy, by the way, was the outfit that cut through the BS on the non-existent weapons of mass destruction in Iraq."

CAIRO: Questions about CBS' ‘60 Minutes’ Benghazi story go beyond Dylan Davies interview.

http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2013/11/13/208446/questions-about-60-minutes…

GIRL RISING

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A Special Screening of "Girl Rising"
WHEN: Monday, November 18, 6:00 pm

WHERE: NYIT Auditorium on Broadway, 1871 Broadway (between 61st and 62nd Streets)
REGISTER: www.cencom.org or info@cencom.org

WHAT DOES OBAMA CARE?

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Many folks are angry at The White House as a result of the affordable care act website breakdown. President Obama now says he dropped the ball and people deserve a better deal and offers a band aid solution with extra year for health insurance.

The US affordable health care program is a mess and getting worse. The president has serious credibility, political and operational problems after offering to fix to temporarily fix the problem of canceled health insurance policies by saying insurers don’t have to cancel plans next year just because of the Affordable Care Act.

WINTER WONDERLAND?

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The cold weather is still with us, but it's warming up. However, drought affecting the NYC region continues to keep moisture away.

Forecasters say a high pressure will remain centered south of the tri-state region through Friday.

A weak cold front crosses the area Friday night, followed by high pressure building down from the Canadian Maritimes into Sunday. A warm front approaches from the southwest

Sunday night, then lifts through the area Monday morning, quickly followed by a cold front late Monday. Canadian high pressure then builds in through the middle of next week.

JOBS FOR NYC's POOR

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The Partnership for New York City has issued it's NYC Jobs Blueprint, which outlines a set of recommendations for collaborative actions that the public and private sectors might take to insure that NYC remains a strong, inclusive city of opportunity.

These recommendations focus on five key areas: more and better jobs; better educated and skilled workers; infrastructure that provides greater connectivity and accessibility; a safe and affordable living environment, and an efficient, disciplined and well-run city government.

http://pfnyc.org/

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