11/16/12 News & Information Service 24/7

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VIOLENCE ALONG GAZA. Ground Attack
More attacks as Israel responds to Palestinian airstrikes by moving troops and heavy weapons in Gaza.

HORRIBLE ACCIDENT. Vietnam Veterans Parade.
A train slams into a parade float headed to an event honoring wounded veterans, killing at least four and injuring many others in Texas.

OBAMA, CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS MEET. Are US Toppers Serious On Fiscal Cliff?
Claims from both sides of a willingness to make a deal, our divided government's ability to attack economic woes is no guarantee now, nor ever..

EASY TIPS FOR IMPROVED HEALTH

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Swimming. You might call swimming the perfect workout. The buoyancy of the water supports your body and takes the strain off painful joints so you can move them more fluidly. Swimming is good for individuals with arthritis because it's less weight bearing. Research finds that swimming can improve your mental state and put you in a better mood. Water aerobics is another option. These classes help you burn calories and tone up.

PRESIDENT OBAMA IN NYC

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Obama toured Staten Island along with Gov. Cuomo, Mayor Bloomberg, Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan and Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand and Charles Schumer.

The president promised to work with Congress to come up with the resources necessary to support the restoration of the area.Obama arrived on Staten Island via helicopter.
He also toured parts of Queens and Brooklyn that were hit hard by Sandy.

NEW YORK ASSISTANCE CENTERS

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NYC Rapid Repairs
Food and Nutrition Assistance
Temporary Housing Information
Health and Medical Benefits
Business Restoration
Counseling Services
Financial Assistance
Personal Records and Information

NYC Restoration Centers are open from 8 AM – 8 PM daily at these addresses:

Coney Island
Our Lady of Solace
2866 W. 19th St.
Brooklyn, 11224

Gravesend
SSA Building
10 Bouck Ct.
Brooklyn, 11223

Far Rockaway
10-01 Beach 20th St.
(At Cornaga Ave.)
Queens, 11691

Staten Island
1976 Hylan Boulevard
Staten Island, 10306

11/15/12 News & Information Service 24/7

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PRESIDENT AND HOUSE SPEAKER SPARRING. Over US Most Richest.
Obama urges congress to allow taxes to increase on the rich. This would hurt the economy and stunt job growth, says a Republican Party leader.

KILLER ISRAELI AIR STRIKE. Hamas' Military Commander Taken Out.
Israel airstrikes in the Gaza Strip are the beginning of a broader operation against the Islamic militants. A ground war follows as Palestinians and Israelis have since been killed.

NEW CHINESE TOPPERS. Communist Government Announces Leadership.

NYC STREET PARKING RULES SUSPENDED

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Alternate Side Parking (street cleaning) regulations will be suspended indefinitely in Brooklyn Community Boards 6 and 18, joining previously-announced suspensions in Brooklyn Community Boards 13 and 15, and Queens Community Board 14. The additional suspensions includes sections of Red Hook, Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Park Slope, Gowanus, Boerum Hill, Bergen Beach, Canarsie, Mill Basin, Flatlands, Marine Park, Georgetown and Mill Island.

SPANISH AP STYLEBOOK

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AP launches its first Spanish-language Stylebook: Web-based guide aims for consistent Spanish usage across Latin America and U.S.

The Associated Press will launch a new Spanish-language Stylebook for universal use by publishers, broadcasters and readers from all Spanish-speaking countries, with an emphasis on Latin America and the United States.

MUTUAL ADMIRATION SOCIETY

It’s funny how things play out. It’s no secret that golf is the most boring and least liked sports among people under the age of 30, but not in Brian Alden’s mind! Brian Alden is the SID “sports information director” at Trine University.
Alden was a part of the American Jr. Golf Association, the largest Jr. golf a association. So you ask…How can golf give you a passion for becoming an SID? That ….is what Brian Alden can tell you!

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11/14/12 News & Information Service 24/7

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US TOPPERS FIGHTING. For Professional Careers.
David Petraeus is unlikely to face court-martial, but remains under military jurisdiction, adultery alone is not often prosecuted without other violations. Gen. John Allen is in a fight for his career. He was expecting to become the allied commander in Europe, instead he's investigated in an ever widening sex scandal. The FBI is trying to determine how Paula Broadwell, who had an affair with Petraeus was able to obtain classified files.

US FISCAL CLIFF. Will congress take the walk or stop the madness.

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