RIP: John Glenn

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A US hero is dead at 95. John Herschel Glenn, Jr. was an astronaut and a former US senator from Ohio. He died at a Columbus hospital today. He was the first American to Orbit the Earth and then went on to serve as a four-term US Senator.

John Glenn, the 1st American to orbit Earth, has died at 95 http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/3d281c11a96b4ad082fe88aa0db04305/Articl…

BBC News - John Glenn death: Trailblazing US astronaut was 95 http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-38257445

No Freedoms of The C's

Americans may soon be able to sail from Miami to Havana on a major cruise line which boasts freedom of the seas Castro's Communist Cuba lacks many freedoms.

RCL says it received Cuban government approval for its brands to operate voyages to the country from The US. The Florida-based RCL hasn't released details but said that voyages to Cuba begin in March.

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ELECTORAL COLLEGE

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ALERT... Alert: The Electoral College
https://youtu.be/i1UQrWatJ3g

ITS NOW UP TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT

ALABAMA
Ed Packard, Director of Elections
Office of Secretary of State
PO Box 5616
Montgomery, AL 36103
(334) 242-4845 FAX (334) 244-2444
ed.packard@sos.alabama.gov
http://alabamavotes.gov

ALASKA
Josie Bahnke, Director, Division of Elections
PO Box 110017
Juneau, AK 99811-0017
(907) 465-4611 FAX (907) 465-3203
josie.bahnke@alaska.gov
http://www.elections.alaska.gov

AMERICAN SAMOA
Soliai T. Fuimaono, Chief Election Officer
P.O. Box 3970
Pago Pago AS 96799

Broadcast Messages

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A popular Broadway show that offers life lessons on Segregation, Tolerance and Bullying is scheduled to air live tonight @8P on NBC-TV.

HAIRSPRAY is the musical for troubled times across America that tells a story of a plump teenager, who tries to land a coveted spot on a dancing show and campaigns to end segregation in a heavily white program.

A showboat of stars, including Jennifer Hudson, Martin Short, Ariana Grande and Harvey Fierstein will perform the large-scale production live on network television and for 500 audience members.

FINE ARTIST

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We continue with our professional profiles. Shiva Jlayer is a talented fine artist, who this month displays at Ron Terner's Focal Point Gallery on NYC's slice of paradise, City Island, http://www.photographybyronterner.com/contact.html as well as at a Manhattan exhibition space. More about that later.

Winter Officially Arrives

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Prepare for a significant winter storm which is expected to bring heavy snow and dangerous blizzard conditions to portions of the northern Plains through Tuesday.

Snowfall amounts could reach up to one foot. Strong winds and very cold temperatures will also yield sub-zero wind chill factors and frigid readings caused by blowing snow. Reduced visibility could result in severe travel difficulties.

HAPPY REAL NEWS YEAR

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"圣诞快乐"
"GOD JUL"
"عيد ميلاد مجيد"
"BUON ANNO"
"کریسمس مبارک"
"JOYEUX NOEL"
"VESELE VANOCE"
"メリークリスマス"
"MELE KALIKIMAKA"
"NODLAG SONA DHUIT"
"BLWYDDYN NEWYDD DDA"
"С Рождеством Христовым"
"FELIZ NATAL"
"BOAS FESTAS"
"메리 크리스마스"
"FELIZ NAVIDAD"
"MERRY CHRISTMAS"
"KALA CHRISTOUGENA"
"VROLIJK KERSTFEEST"
"Χαρούμενα Χριστούγεννα"
"FROHLICHE WEIHNACHTEN"
"BUON NATALE-GODT NYTAR"
"HUAN YING SHENG TAN CHIEH"
"WESOLYCH SWIAT-SRETAN BOZIC"
"MOADIM LESIMHA-LINKSMU KALEDU"
"HAUSKAA JOULUA-AID SAID MOUBARK"
"'N PRETTIG KERSTMIS"
"ONNZLLISTA UUTTA VUOTTA"

GRANDCHILDREN

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Most parents would agree that having a kind, intelligent, successful and healthy child is a fabulous feeling, but grandkids are truly a blessing beyond any choice of words.

For me, there's a special bond with my grandkids. Our relationship is based on love, fun, appreciation, and pure joy. Personally, I enjoy giving them small gifts that I would have liked when I was their age.

These are my five grandkids, who rock my world. In order from older to younger, they are Elena, Chloe, Sophia, Parker, and Olivia. Four intelligent gorgeous gals and one smart and handsome little guy.

US Happiness Declines

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Over the years, humans across languages and cultures have consistently chosen more positive words than negative ones. However, the use of positive language appears to be in decline and some fear that it may be falling fast.

Linguistic positivity in historical texts reflects dynamic environmental and psychological factors
http://www.pnas.org/cgi/content/long/1612058113v1

With Shifts in National Mood Come Shifts in Words We Use, Study Suggests http://nyti.ms/2gxlqky

Positive Language Is on Decline in The US, Study Suggests http://bit.ly/2gYtfE2

DEADLY INFERNO

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As the death toll continues to rise, the aftermath of an Oakland California warehouse blaze has bee turned into a criminal investigation. The so-called Ghost Ship was allegedly being used as an illegal living space.

At least 33 bodies have been identified following a dance party, but neighbors had long complained of trash piling up and that people were living there illegally.

Investigators search for clues in fatal fire, friends mourn http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/3d281c11a96b4ad082fe88aa0db04305/Articl…

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