FOUR YEARS LATER. How High is Obama Euphoria?
Many converged on the night of Barack Obama’s election in 2008. Some now have gone different ways since. They have learned about the fragile economy and those many burdens of debt, also about following dreams and the enduring reality of race in America. Some wrestle with self-doubt and the others are filled with fear.
SYRIA TEST. Turkish Topper.
What is the attraction of of the doughnut? - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsZqp0hXLBk
From Indiana to California and from India to Chile, global expressions of deep-fried dough transcend trends, defy political parties and provide an insightful look at history and culture.
Some of the world's top fritters may keep you well informed with the circle of life. Please pack your bags and maybe throw in some workout gear?
Indiana: Tom's Doughnuts
Some say it was Sandy this year's October Surprise. This American political jargon term came about following the 1972 presidential election between Republican incumbent President Nixon and Democrat challenger George McGovern, while US was in the fourth year of negotiations to end the very long and domestically divisive Vietnam War.
NY FUEL SHORTAGES. Aid Rushed To Region As Cold Weather, Panic Buying and Anger Rises.
New York scrambles to reconnect as relief nears for darkened Manhattan, while aid seems to not have included Staten Island, but Mayor flip flops and cancels New York City Marathon. East coast begins storm clean-up as the costs could rise up to $15 billion.
PRESIDENT AND GOVERNOR REFINE CAMPAIGNS. Obama and Romney's Last Days.
There are similar rings to theirs speeches for a shared sense of purpose and an era of national healing.
VULNERABILITY OF WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY. Unreliable During Emergencies.
With people in storm-ravaged areas still shivering without electricity and the death toll in New York City at more than 40, many New Yorkers voiced their concern about this weekend's NYC Marathon. We finally, they finally they seemed to get through to Mayor Mike.
We felt terrible about the destruction wreaked by Hurricane Sandy, but also by the fact that all the runners were descending upon the city to run the world’s largest marathon this Sunday, Everyone with a half a brain agreed that it would be canceled, while the city is buried under an historic tragedy.
WHO OFFERS CHANGE? Candidate's Claims.
Governor Romney and President Obama make their closing arguments in an unpredictably close presidential race in the campaign's final weekend for the White House.
US ECONOMY. When Will It Ever Shine Again?
Economic reports show a brightening view with lower unemployment, less expensive gasoline, rising home prices, giving US consumers the confidence to spend more.
FRUSTRATION FOLLOWING DISASTER. Routine Returns Slowly.
Why is it that after an unfortunate natural disaster, the same public servants that we have elected continue to allow the companies who contribute to them to treat citizens the way they do.
Why is it that these same public servants seem to think that the only thing they have to do is show a little sympathy and concern, like offering some free ice, or advice?
It's time to hold all public officials accountable for their inaction, or lack thereof and run these powerless leaders out of office .
IMPORTANT NOTICES:
The New York City Office of Emergency Management released a list of places in Brooklyn, Staten Island and Queens where residents will be able to pick up both food and water.
The locations are as follows:
West 25th Street and Surf Avenue in Brooklyn from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
King and Verona streets in Brooklyn from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Mill Road and New Dorp Lane in Staten Island from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Yetman Avenue and Hylan Blvd in Staten Island from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Beach 51st Street and Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Con Edison now expects to restore the vast majority of customers, some which are classified as entire buildings, before next weekend. However, the rest of the remaining customers could take an additional week?
ConEd says it expects to restore power to Lower Manhattan customers before Saturday.
900,000 customers lost power due to the storm in New York City and Westchester County. 250,000 now have power, with 650,000 to go.
More than 100,000 power lines were knocked down, according to ConEd.
In City Island, NY the electricity was back on and then quickly went off less than two hours earlier today. WARNING DRIVERS: Some City Islanders were lining up for hours at the pump to get gas. NYC officials are asking to please stay away from city beaches and waterways.
ConEdison says they are working on this and many other areas after many downed trees have cause power failures all over the area.
ConEd says the water damage to the substation on 14th Street and Avenue C in lower Manhattan dims the outlook for restoring power to areas that have lost it.
Photo: Y. Chen