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RUSSIAN PROTESTORS. Say No To Putin Party.
CLIMATE CHANGE. Global Warming Deal.
MEXICO QUAKE. Shakes Up Acapulco.
GOP DEBATE. Newtly Reshaped.
NORIEGA. Home To Prison.
JOURNALIST MURDERED
The head of the United Nations agency tasked with defending press freedom today voiced outrage at the murder of a radio journalist in Honduras, where at least 17 reporters have been slain since the start of last year.
Luz Marina Paz Villalobos, who worked with Cadena Hondureña de Noticias, and a man travelling with her in a car in the capital, Tegucigalpa, were shot dead this week by two men on a motorcycle.
The non-governmental organization (NGO) Reporters without Borders said that of the 17 journalists killed since the beginning of 2010, Ms. Paz Villalobos is the first woman.
Random Acts of Kindness
Tis the Season to be jolly, pleasant and kind. Be kind to your family, friends and neighbors, but please do not forget our troops. Somewhere on a desolate post in Afghanistan, Iraq , Korea...etc. American troops are thinking longingly of home.
Unfortunately, there are not enough people who are thinking of them this holiday season. So please take the time and send "care packages" to our service members overseas. Also, remember the sick and the homeless, who may be temporarily down on their luck.
FLU SEASON PREVENTION
This week is National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW)! NIVW and is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance and benefit of continuing flu vaccination through the holiday season and beyond. Vaccination into and after the holidays is not "too late.” Flu season typically peaks in January or February, so get vaccinated now to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Headlines 12/10/11
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ECONOMIC WOES. Obama Looses Support.
EUROZONE PACT. Britain Isolated.
MOSCOW ANGER. Election Fraud.
FLU SEASON. Health Warnings.
GOP DEBATES. Iowa.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT - VITAMIN C
Winter is the best time to increase Vitamin C intake and that means citrus. Whether you're eating citrus shipped from warmer climates or lucky enough to live in a climate where you can grow citrus yourself, now is the time to enjoy these luscious fruits.
FEEDING VETERANS
NYC Council Member James Vacca, the Vacca Volunteer Corps, and the American Legion Korony Post will be volunteering to help serve meals to veterans residing at the nursing home at Bronx VA Medical Center, and also enjoying a meal with the former servicemen and servicewomen.
WHO: Councilman Vacca, Vacca Volunteer Corps members, Korony Post members, Bronx veterans
WHAT: Serving meals to veterans residing at the Bronx VA Hospital nursing home
WHEN: Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 12 Noon
WHERE: Bronx VA Medical Center, 130 W. Kingsbridge Road, Bronx
CULTURE SATURDAY
HollyTrolley- BCA’s Culture Trolley Saturday returns on December 10th with an afternoon of free trolley rides, attractions, free giveaways, including a number of exhibitions, interactive games, dance and craft workshops, a benefit comic book sale, and a holiday craft sale by bronxArtworks artisans. The day begins and ends at the Longwood Art Gallery at Hostos Community College, 450 Grand Concourse at 149th Street. Click here for directions. Admission is free and all are welcome.
The afternoon line-up includes...
12:00am-5:00pm
Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos
Proposed School Closures by DOE
NYC Department of Education wants to shut down 12 schools, including a scandalized South Bronx high school that’s under investigation for fudging course credits.
Funding for Hunts Point Market
US Congressman Joe Crowley (D-Queens, the Bronx) applauded the announcement by Governor Cuomo that Hunts Point Terminal Produce Cooperative (also called the Hunts Point Market) will receive $29.5 million to modernize its facility through the New York City Regional Council’s plan to grow the economy and create jobs in New York City. An advocate for Hunts Point Market, Crowley recently called on U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Ray LaHood to swiftly approve a critical transportation infrastructure grant for the Market.