THE 85th MACY's THANKSGIVING PARADE - 2011

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This is the 85th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in Broadway in New York City
Along with food, family and ball games, nothing says Thanksgiving like a huge holiday parade filled with floats, clowns, cheerleaders and house-sized helium balloons in the shape of cartoon characters!

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! This glittering grande dame of Thanksgiving Day parades is a must-see event, so grab some friends and enjoy the three-hour show!

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RUN FOR FUN MARATHON

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Billed as the largest FREE run ever organized in NYC. 1200 people are expected to gather in Van Cortlandt Park by 9:00AM this morning for this FREE event offered to the public.

Start/Finish area will be 6087 Broadway, Bronx NY 10471.

They are giving away beautiful 12" forks as prizes!!

See www.thethanksgivingmarathon.com for more info.

Please take a look at the video below for an overview of the Holiday Marathons
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVr8yHDwpqI

Please call for more information Mike O, 914-844-0728

ttmarathon@gmail.com

THANKSGIVING

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TIME TO BE THANKFUL

Be thankful that we don't already have
everything we desire. If we did, then
what would there be to look forward to?

Be thankful when we don't know everything,
for it gives us the opportunity to learn.

Be thankful for those difficult times.
During these we can grow.

Be thankful for our limitations,
because they give us ample
opportunities for improvement.

Be thankful for challenges,
because it will build our
strength and character.

Be thankful for all our mistakes.
They will teach us valuable lessons.

Headlines 11/24/11 HAPPY THANKSGIVING

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BLACK FRIDAY COUNTDOWN. Retailer Fears.

NYC MACY 85th PARADE. New Balloons

ARIZONA PLANE CRASH. Six Dead.

MASSIVE TRAVEL. Long Weekend.

HOLIDAY MARATHON. Free Run.

Public Safety on our Streets?

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After a group of peaceful protesters were pepper-sprayed at close range at the University of California at Davis, one person in the crowd could be heard chanting, "Who do you serve? Who do you protect?"

Now, days after that campus police officer was captured on an amateur video spraying an orange mist onto a row of about 20 seated students, this appears to be a good opportunity to consider the following. How and why is it that there have been an alarming increase of shooting incidents? What are those individuals we pay to protect us doing? What can be done to prevent future incidents?

Thanksgiving Day Meals

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If yous or any other family you know of is in need of a warm Thanksgiving meal the following local organizations are offering a hot plate on Thursday, November 24th.

Owen Dolen Recreational Center
2551 Westchester Ave.
Thanksgiving meals from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
(718) 829-0156

St. James Recreational Center
2530 Jerome Ave. (at E. 192nd Street)
Thanksgiving meals from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
(718) 367-3657

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Living Wage Bill Hearing

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The "Fair Wages for New Yorkers" Act, which was introduced into the City Council at the behest of Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, would require developers that receive heavy taxpayer subsidies to pay their employees a "living wage."

"That "living wage," as defined by our bill, is a modest sum. What we are asking for is that employees at heavily subsidized projects earn $10 an hour with benefits, or $11.50 an hour without, as defined by federal law.

Yemen’s Leader Accepts Yielding Powers

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Following months of endless protests calling for his resignation, President Ali Abdullah Saleh has now traveled to Saudi Arabia and signed an agreement to transfer his powers to his vice president, which could begin an end to Mr. Saleh’s 33-year rule.

Headlines 11/23/11

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SECURITY & FOREIGN POLICY. GOP DEBATE.

NYC COUNCIL Considers. Living Wage Bill.

SEX ABUSE @ PENN STATE. Case Grows.

ROMNEY GAINS. Thune Endorsement.

BRONX BUSTED. Jennifer Lopez.

HOLIDAY TRAVEL USA Begins.

Seaport of The Bronx

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City Island is a little piece of New England in the northeastern most point of New York City. It is located in The Bronx on the Long Island Sound and is connected to the mainland by a small bridge. The island has a seafaring tradition dating back to the 18th century, with many of its inhabitants tracing their heritage back to those early days.

City Island hosts some of the finest seafood restaurants in New York City. On national holidays, these eateries are usually full of visitors who come to celebrate with their friends and familees.

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