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KILLER SNOWSTORM. Must Be The Season of The Witch.
OCTOBER SURPRISE. 2.3 Million Without Power.
MASS CONFUSION. Latin Translations.
GOP POLITICS. Cain vs Romney.
POLICE MOVE IN. On Occupiers.
TRANSPORTATION WEATHER WARNING
Amtrak is currently holding all eastbound Amtrak Northeast Corridor trains (that travel between New York and Boston) in Penn Station, New York, due to signal issues on Metro North's New Haven Line. Several other Metro North lines are also experiencing delays or suspensions. Amtrak customers should contact Amtrak at 1-800-USARAIL, for information on their specific train. Visit www.mta.info for updates concerning Metro North.
WINTER WEATHER WARNING
ALERT issued. No one should enter Pelham Park, Orchard Beach, or any City Park until further notice. Heavy snow and strong wind gusts, combined with full leaves still on trees, are damaging thousands of trees in parks throughout the City. This is creating an elevated and ongoing danger of falling branches and trees. City crews are working to address the damage and will continue throughout the storm.
Bartow Pell Mansion
Saturday, October 29 Garden Clean Up Session is OFF
10 a.m.- 1 p.m.
CANCELED
DUE TO WEATHER
Join in Saturday, November 12, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. instead.
Light breakfast available. Please bring gloves and wear sturdy shoes.
AIRLINE STRIKE
60 Flights were able to land, but Qantas Airways has quickly grounded its global fleet, suddenly locking out striking workers after many weeks of disruptions, which could close down the world's 10th largest airline plane by plane.
Australia's government called an emergency arbitration hearing that lasted nearly two hours before the judges adjourned it to issue a decision later tonight.
Qantas previously announced that it had more than doubled annual profit to AU$250 million, but warned the business environment was too challenging to forecast earnings for the current fiscal year.
SNOW IS A 4 LETTER WORD
Snow kidding. folks... this is not a Treat, but Mother Nature's Trick!
NYC has the potential for up to 5, inches of snowfall, but because the ground is warm, these flakes are likely to melt on contact.
While the city is no stranger to frigid Octobers, snow before Halloween is a rarity.
According to historians, our earliest snowfall in the city was a paltry 0.5 inches in Central Park on Oct. 15, 1876. There have only been three October days with measurable snowfall since the city began keeping records in 1869.
Headlines 10/29/11
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SNOW KIDDING? No Treat, Unusual Trick!
WORLD SERIES BASEBALL. Cards Win.
QANTAS AIRLINES. Labor Dispute.
NBA Season. Stalled Again.
BOA. Five Dollar Fees?
ST LOUIS CARDINALS WIN WORLD SERIES
The fabulous St. Louis Cardinals have won their 11th World Series title by crushing the Texas Rangers, 6-2, in an exciting series that went to all seven games.
After winning Game 6 on a walk-off home run in the 11th inning, the Cardinals made darn sure Game 7 never went that far by taking a commanding lead in the third inning and extending it in the fifth and then the seventh innings.
The Texas Rangers jumped out to a quick 2-0 temporary lead, but those would prove to be the only runs they would score Friday night. Don't mess with The Cards, Texas!
UN vs. US
For 20 YEARS UN says CUBA Si, Castro Si... But US Says CUBA Si, Castro No!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9AM-4KHUsE&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALhmrLKJoDs&NR=1
According to US, Cuba is a totalitarian police state which relies on repressive methods to maintain control. These methods include intense physical and electronic surveillance of both Cuban citizens and foreign visitors. Americans visiting Cuba should be aware that any on-island activities could be subject to surveillance, and their contacts with Cuban citizens monitored closely.
Rep. Crowley & U.S. Ambassador to Bangladesh
US Rep. Joe Crowley (D-Queens, the Bronx), the founder and co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on Bangladesh, welcomed the new U.S. Ambassador to Bangladesh Dan Mozena in his Capitol Hill office. Crowley and Ambassador Mozena discussed how the U.S. can continue to strengthen U.S.-Bangladesh relations, overcome challenges and engage the growing and vibrant Bangladeshi community in the U.S.