US Most Importatnt Holiday

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On this Memorial Day, please take a moment to pause and remember the fallen heroes, and those who served, like my late brother Antonio J Soto III.

Also, please say thank you to all current members of our military, as well as US Veterans. Thank them for their great service. We don't know them all. but we owe them all.

If it were not for Memorial Day, we would not have this great nation. It is still the best country on earth, where people of all races, cultures and religions have frown the melting pot into a rich, mixed and unique salad.

100 FOR INDY 500

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A rookie driver won the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 by preserving his fuel and crossing the finish line on fumes.

The premier national events of the US sporting calendar had a record crowd of 350 thousand to watch the iconic race, which was available on TV for the first time in 66 years.

CITY IMAGES correspondent Dn Hickey was one of the people who attended this historic event.

Indy 500 live blog: Rookie Alexander Rossi wins on fumes http://indy.st/1VnLHDj via @indystar

Passport Fraud Dangers

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Honduras' National Registry of Persons has reportedly confirmed that hundreds of Palestinian, Syrian, and citizens of other Arab nations were fraudulently registered as Honduran citizens.

As a result, they are able to acquire Honduran passports to be used to apply for visas to enter the United States.
Report: Syrians 'buy Honduran I.D.s' to get into U.S. http://washex.am/1sjITvD

GRANDKIDS

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My wife Yirong and I were sorry to have missed our granddaughters, daughters of my eldest daughter Natasha Yusta's cute, darling and delightful kids, Chloe Yusta's graduation and, Sophia Yusta. but my post-operative condition does not allow me to go on such a journey and participate in related celebrations. Photo shows Chloe and our other bright and beautiful grandchild Sophia Yusta. We are extremely proud of our graduates .. 6th grade for Sophia, and high school for Chloe. WOW, WoW. wow. ;-)

Truth Telling and Fact Checking

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First, they support the idea, then they do not. They will say one thing today and reverse themselves tomorrow. How can a flim-flam flash in the pan can be trusted to keep their word?

Some people flip flop because they fear anyone knowing who they are, what they think, and others just can't help it. Are they friend, or foes? A true friend will always speak the truth, even if it hurts.

Truth and justice in the American way. Lies will continue to tear US apart.

Donald Trump's file http://www.politifact.com/personalities/donald-trump/

HIROSHIMA

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US President Barack Obama became the first to visit Hiroshima, Japan. This a has stirred plenty of chatter in both countries.

The 1945 atomic bomb attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki forced the Japanese surrender that ended World War II by killing more than 200,000 people.

Obama mourns dead in Hiroshima, calls for a world without nuclear arms http://reut.rs/20I9o8N via @Reuters

Obama at Hiroshima: 'Death fell from the sky' http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/3d281c11a96b4ad082fe88aa0db04305/Articl…

Can You Hear Me Now?

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As 39,000 Verizon employees continue a six-week strike, it has become in biggest U.S. labor action in recent years.

These workers have been without a contract for nearly a year amid attempts by Verizon to cap pensions, cut benefits and outsource work to Mexico, the Philippines, and the Dominican Republic.

Verizon officials claim that striking workers are intimidating replacement technicians. However the union says Verizon has no evidence such incidents occurred, nor that any striking workers were even involved.

NYC Heat & Humidity

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NYC may be feeling like a boiling Big Apple this summer, which experienced a coolish Spring.

Forecasters say the city is in for a scorcher, as temperatures could pass the 90-degree level.

Meanwhile, over the next few days, New Yorkers will feel double digit temps above normal for this time of year. The humidity will make skins perspire and become a bit sticky.

Winds shifting out of the southwest will mean much warmer, wetter air in the region.

AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

DANGER @ CAMP PAIN

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Some observers fear that it is going to become a nasty general election battle. Unfortunately, this is not the first time that violence has erupted resulting from a political rally and it may not be the last time. Hate attracts hate and violence beget violence.

Those opposing the presumptive GOP presidential nominee attempted to knock down barricades, while police were physically dragging away some of the most active protesters.

Violence Erupts At New Mexico Trump Rally http://n.pr/1TDv300

Unpopular Media Mavens

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Before ending their individual journeys inside the media bubble and on that maddening spotlight, there comes a time when egomaniacs turn into useless, disliked individuals, who should be ignored by the press, the public and no longer admired. Generally speaking, they are a type of media mavens gone wild.

Here is a closer look at times when so-called celebrities appear to act out as if they're out of control.

When celebs break the law: A primer of famous cases http://usat.ly/1TCv2te

NBC exec says #TheApprentice is responsible for Donald Trump's political success http://bit.ly/1TV3BIt

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