Multidimensional Clamdigger

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At birth, he was classified as a Clam Digger, then grew up to become a journalist and a scholar. When little Patrick Rocchio was born at Einstein Medical Center, his mom and dad lived here on City Island, qualifying him for that special status - "Clam Digger".

Headlines 7/29/11

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GLOBAL PRESSURE GROWING. Debt Ceiling Talks Breakdown.

BRONX FLOOD MESS. Dozens of Businesses in Danger.

TROPICAL STORM DON WELCOMED. Waters Texas Drought.

STINGRAYS OFF SHORE. They're Spotted In Seaside.

CLAMDIGGER, JOURNALIST, SCHOLAR. Local News Reporter Profiled.

http://www.census.gov

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US CENSUS SERVICES

* Employment - Jobs @ Census
* Student and Research Opportunities

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Businesses

* Doing Business with Census
* Small Business Opportunities
* Small Business Contacts for all Commerce agencies
* Small Business Specialist - Contact our small business specialist at 301-763-1864
* Procurement - doing business with Census

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Research and Programs

* Federal-State Cooperative Program for Population Estimates (FSCPE)
* Fellowship Program
* Research Opportunities
* International Programs

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Other Agencies

GET TO WORK AND STOP PLAYING POLITIC$

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What do you think would happen if couples on City Island, or anywhere else got along as poorly as these so called Democrats and Republicans? Our divorce courts would be jammed with battling individuals.

Well, if these two groups do not learn how to get along soon and the U.S. government defaults, we the people, the registered voters of this great country may have solid grounds for divorce, with irreconcilable differences.

NEARLY DOUBLES IN VALUE

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City Islanders shopping at Dunkin’ Donuts (DNKN) may want to add a fews shares of DNKN to their next order.

The stock value has jumped 47%, up from its initial list price of $19 per share to $27.85 per share and rising.

You may also wish to have a dozen jelly and chocolate covered donuts with that next order.

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DIAZ Protest USPS

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Although USPS operates 31,871 Post Offices around the country, it's down from 38,000 a decade ago.
However, business has declined as letters give way to E-mail.

Below is a video link for Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz speaking @ rally on the potential closure of 17 Bronx Post Offices and the removal of processing services from the Bronx GPO.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGAlAewNjKg

KLEIN ANNOUNCES CONCERTS

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The following free concerts will be held from Aug. 2 to August 30, 2011. These attractions have become a summertime tradition to area residents. The Bronx Council of the Arts and Arts Westchester are also co-sponsoring the concert series.

For more information, call Senator Klein's Office at 1-800-718-2039. For the latest information including the latest updates, and when a concert is moved to a rain location, visit www.senatorklein.com, “friend” Senator Klein on Facebook and follow @JeffKlein34 on Twitter.

Remember to bring folding chairs and blankets to the these live performances.

Headlines 7/28/11

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DEBT CEILING DEAL DOOMED? Will Democrats & Republicans Allow US Default?

NORWEGIAN MURDER SAGA GET WEIRDER. Breivik May Stay in Luxurious Prison.

CHINA HIGH SPEED RAIL CRASH. Possible Corruption Causes Public Anger.

NYC TEACHERS TENURE TABLED. Deferred Until Next Year.

METS TRADE BELTRAN. Team Bets on Their Future.

ALEX IN JEOPARDY. Trebek Injured Chasing Burglar.

BRONX POST OFFICE PROTEST

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Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. today joined with several key members of the New York Metro Area Postal Union, APWU, AFL-CIO.

The group gathered on the steps of the Bronx GPO on East 149th Street and the Grand Concourse to protest the proposed closure of 17 borough Post Offices and the removal of processing services from the Bronx GPO.