A Panamanian mystery is turning into a totally bizarre story involving a North Korea-bound ship being seized, then searched and finally detained following a violent struggle on the Panama Canal? This sounds a bit like an old scene from the Cold War era.
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State University of New York Chancellor Nancy Zimpher today announced that the pioneering College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering will become a separate institution within the SUNY system by the 2014-15 academic year. The establishment of SUNY CNSE will further cement New York’s position as a global center for nanotechnology innovation, high tech industry and research, and unmatched educational opportunities.
Tips to stay cool:
Buy a new ENERGY STAR room air conditioner.
Keep A/C filters clean so your system runs more efficiently.
When you set your thermostat, keep in mind that every degree you lower it increases costs by 6 percent.
When the A/C is running, close doors to keep cool air in and hot air out.
Keep shades and blinds shut to keep the sun out.
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Run ovens, washing machines, dryers, and dishwashers early in the morning or at night.
Lehman Center for the Performing Arts is proud to present the legendary singer ISMAEL MIRANDA: UNA VIDA DE SALSA, with special guests ANDY MONTAÑEZ and PAQUITO GUZMÁN on Saturday, August 17th, 2013 at 8pm. Produced by Lehman Center and José Raposo.
Just because a handpicked Sanford, Florida jury acquitted George Zimmerman does not mean he's seen his last courtroom. There are other legal possibilities. One could see Zimmerman in another defendant role. Sanford is located in Seminole County, Florida.
The county was named after native Americans, but only has 127 Indian residents, which may not reflect the same level of civility in America.
In at least one, Zimmerman might justifiably be nervous about his chances. But he may go three-for-three. 29-year old Zimmerman was found not guilty in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin, an unarmed black teenager. The case that sparked a national debate on race and gun laws.
Zimmerman, who was a want to be cop attended community college and was shy of an associate's degree in criminal justice. He was kicked out of school because he allegedly posed a danger to the campus.
History indicates that attempting to live a normal life after a major trial could be difficult, even for those acquitted of headline-making crimes. Casey Anthony, the Orlando Florida mother acquitted in 2011 of killing her 3-year-old daughter Caylee, remains hidden and unemployed while attorneys fight civil lawsuits seeking monetary damages from her.
Former football super star O.J. Simpson was acquitted in 1995 of killing his wife and an acquaintance, but his life fell apart. He lost a $33 million wrongful death civil suit in 1997, moved to Florida where he was arrested and eventually sent to prison in 2008 for up to 33 years for robbery and kidnapping.
Zimmerman will never be the same. He apparently goes out wearing disguises, along with a bullet proof vest because of threats to his life. Is this outcome an acceptable level of equal justice for all?
New York City is keeping more than 400 air conditioned cooling centers open. Residents can call the 311 hotline or go to the city's website to find a nearby cooling center.
With temperatures surging into the 90s and these unbearable humidity levels making it feel like 100 degrees, City Island Images is inviting residents to “cool down” at cooling centers, pools, or beaches. To provide a safe, cool location for residents to escape the dangerous heat wave, NYC has announced that cooling centers, pools and beaches are open.
What would you do if you were driving to a concert and saw a hitch hiker stranded on the side of the road?
Emily Kraus and her boyfriend were traveling to a concert in on Saturday, on their way to a Dave Mathews concert. They spotted someone who was stranded and turned out to be Matthews, who was on a bicycle ride when his bike broke down.
Needless to say, the 7-minute ride to the show was a bit surreal for these fans, who had Dave Matthews in the back seat.
Hot and humid summer weather can cause heat illness and even death. More Americans die from heat waves than all other natural disasters combined. In New York City, more than 80% of heat stroke deaths in recent years occurred in homes without air conditioning. Older adults, people with chronic medical conditions or mental health conditions, the socially isolated, and certain other groups are
29 year old George Zimmerman, the Florida neighborhood watchman who shot Trayvon Martin an unarmed black 17-year-old male last year is not guilty.
Defense attorneys representing Zimmerman argued he acted in self-defense and with justifiable use of deadly force in the death of Trayvon Martin.
The female judge told the all women jury to consider its verdict on charges of either second-degree murder or manslaughter. The case sparked a fierce debate about racial profiling in the US.