100 Years - Marshall McLuhan

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Was mass media guru Marshall McLuhan a deep thinker, a charlatan, a '60s fad or a bit of all three? "His books will probably be mined for years to come by clever prospectors hunting . . . for bits of invaluable ore," observes Marchand in this first full-scale biography.

Professor McLuhan grew up on the Canadian prairie and learned irrepressible verbal aggressiveness from his violent-tempered mother. He had a photographic memory and suffered repeated blackouts as an adult.

Wall Street Woes - US Stocks Dumped on Bleak Economic Fears

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With the Dow Jones industrial average falling down the tubes more than 500 points, the stock market has drastically dropped as Wall Street retreats downwards and economic worries smash the nation's lingering employment weakness.

US Stocks plummeted, with the Dow shedding as much as 500 points, amid worries the already sluggish American economy could stumble into another recession and the European debt crisis may soon be spreading.

News Underneath Headlines

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Bronx priest arrested for abusing teenage girl. The 87-year-old allegedly abused a girl working in his church.

Missing Patrick Alford: Federal judge nixes law firm's bid to work with cops hunting for the missing 8-year-old.

Not Again? Virginia Tech gunman on campus. Warning to stay inside and secure doors.

A-Rod playing the wrong games? Playing poker makes him a villain?

OBAMA Turns 50 YO. Will Republicans Filibusterer his birthday?

Headlines 8/4/11

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FDA CHEMO WARNING. Many Cancer Drugs in Short Supply.

SAL-MANILA MEAT RECALL. Ground Turkey Recall.

EMILY REACHES HAITI. Tropical Rain Storm Warnings.

OBAMA OVER THE 50 HILL. Will President Join AARP?

SOROS AND BLOOMBERG AID. To Help Minorities.

BRONX WATER MAIN BREAK. Jerome Ave closed @ E164 St.

SUNDAY 8/7/11 IS NATIONAL LIGHTHOUSE DAY

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Additional information as well as the history for each of ourl area lighthouses is provided courtesy of volunteers from the U.S. Lighthouse Society. We gratefully acknowledge their efforts as well. Our local Lighthouses are listed below.

EXECUTION ROCKS LIGHT

WEST END LONG ISLAND SOUND
Station Established: 1849
Year Current Tower(s) First Lit: 1850
Operational? YES
Automated? YES 1979
Deactivated: n/a
Foundation Materials: DRESSED STONE/TIMBER
Construction Materials: GRANITE W/BRICK LINING

Erika Roman Foundation Hosts 3rd Annual CELEBRITY Softball Game 8/9/11

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The Erika Roman Memorial Foundation, a charitable organization, will host its 3rd Annual Celebrity Softball Game to benefit children of the New York City Foster Care System. The Celebrity Softball Game promises to once again bring out the city’s top names in music, entertainment, and public office. The proceeds raised at the event will help complete the second phase of an Internet radio station within the Children’s Aid Society in the Bronx.

CONTACT YOUR AREA REPRESENTATIVES

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Bronx President
Adolfo Carrión Jr.
851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10451
718-590-3500
webmail@bronxbp.nyc.gov

Community Board 10
District Manager Kenneth Kearns
3165 East Tremont Ave.
Bronx, New York 10461
718- 892-1161
718-863-6860 (fax)
bx10@cb.nyc.govBronx, NY 10465

NYC Council - District 13
Jimmy Vacca
3040 East Tremont Avenue
718-931-1721
jvacca@council.nyc.gov
Bronx Borough President

NY State Senator, District 34
Jeff Klein
3713 East Tremont Avenue
Bronx, New York 10465
718-822-2049
jdklein@senate.state.ny.us

State Assemblyman, Assembly District 82

NEW NYC RENTALS

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AFFORDABLE APARTMENTS FOR RENT IN THE MOTT HAVEN AND MORRISANIA SECTION OF THE BRONX

JEMP Owners LLC is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for 36 affordable housing rental apartments under construction at 1434-1438 Morris Avenue, 720-722 East 161st Street and 748 Jackson Avenue in the Mott Haven and Morrisania section of the Bronx. These buildings are being constructed through the Low Income Rental Program (LIRP) of the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

http://www.nyc.gov/html/hpd/html/apartment/lotteries.shtml

SUBWAY WOES

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Due to a derailment near the East 116th Station in Manhattan the following disruptions are in effect: northbound 4 and 6 trains are running express from East 42nd St. to East 125th St., the 5 train is running on the 2 track from Nevins St. in Brooklyn to 149th St. and Grand Concourse in the Bronx. Downtown 4, 5, and 6 trains are running normal. Customers are advised to utilize the M101, M102, or M103 Buses. For more info visit: http://www.mta.info

Headlines 8/3/11

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MUBARAK ON TRIAL. Egyptians Hit Streets.

SYRIAN MASSACRE. Troops Continue Crackdown.

DOUBLE DIGIT RECESSION. Economic Battle Begins.

PARTIAL FAA SHUTDOWN. $30 Million Taxes Lost Daily.

TEXAS HEATWAVE. Highest Temperatures Frying State.

ANGRY PEACOCK RETURNS. Temporarily Leaves Central Park Home

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