Global Extinction

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Massive extinctions have taken place for millions of years, so long ago that life had time to start again from zero, leaving behind creatures that were lost forever in the transformations suffered by a young, inexpert and changing.

We are the most efficient agent of a phenomenon which is as old as life itself: the extinction of species. But we are becoming so efficient in our role as destroyers that, as we begin to understand the interdependent mechanisms of life on earth, we are realizing that perhaps our own activities could end up leading our species along the road to extinction.

Where is Nambia?

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Where in the world is Nambia? Someone should have told @POTUS that Namibia is located in SW Africa. The capital is Windhoek, with a coastal town named Swakopmund.

Perhaps he should visit Google, or read the encyclopedia instead of just wasting time on Twitter rants. We're just saying and suggesting.

Trump praises nonexistent African country's health care @CNNAfrica http://cnn.it/2xk9L2i

BBC News - Where is Nambia? President Trump 'invents' African country http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-41345577

DF/PR Need Our Help

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The people of Mexico City, DF and Puerto Rico are in need of our help and assistance. Please help is any way.

Our brothers and sisters in Mexico and Puerto Rico need much help and assistance during these difficult, trying times. Please donate to the International Red Cross. https://www.icrc.org/en

Nuestros hermanos y hermanas en México y Puerto Rico necesitan mucha ayuda y asistencia durante estos tiempos muy difíciles. Por favor donar a la Cruz Roja Internacional. https://www.icrc.org/es

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The United Nations?

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The United Nations is supposed to promote global co-operation towards creating and maintaining a new world order. As leaders of the international community gathered in New York City to participate in their annual UN General Assembly, Secretary-General António Guterres tried to put a positive face on these disturbed times.

No Tweets for UN

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After sending Tweets about Rocketman and others, @POTUS has made his first statement as president at the United Nations and returns to the UN this morning for his first address to the 193-members of the world body's general assembly. However, the leaders of China and Russia are not expected there.

While tensions increase with North Korea, with a new terrorist attack in London and renewed efforts to bring peace to the Middle East, Trump will have plenty of topics to choose from for his speech, which is expected to be more than 140 long.

Blues Brews and Botany

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The NY Botanical Gardens in the heart of The Bronx is currently offering a weekend of Blues Brews and Botany.

Attendees may discover the connections between beer and botany while listening to music, tastings different beers, and listening to scientists. You can also purchase a souvenir sampling mug to enjoy a flight of palate-pleasing brews from New York State and beyond.

Also, enjoy NYBG’s blockbuster exhibition, CHIHULY, featuring over 20 breathtaking works of art that dazzle with color, light, and form.

UN President

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US President Trump meets with 120-plus world leaders at The United Nations, beginning Monday with a focus on UN reform. His visit to the United Nations came after he's badmouthing the organization and pushing to slash funding for the world body.

He will also host a dinner with Latin American leaders to discuss problems plaguing Venezuela. In addition, Trump hopes to rally countries against North Korea's nuclear threats, but many leaders are still reeling from a testy Trump that was encountered during earlier global summits. Trump’s national security team is reportedly concerned by his frequent questioning over the value of American presence around the world.

A Slice of NYC Paradise

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At first and most importantly, may God and Meishu-Sama bless all the people who have been severely affected by Hurricane Harvey, Irma and others to come!

Weather and climate change are all man-made according to Meishu-Sama. I will think and act virtuously for recovery in Texas, Louisiana, and Florida who may have helped New Yorkers when Hurricane Sandy hit NYC.

The State of Sanctuary

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A sanctuary city limits cooperation with the federal government's effort to enforce immigration law. Sanctuary cities reduce the fear of deportation and possible family break-up among those who are in the country illegally so that such people will be more willing to report crimes, use health and social services, and enroll their kids in school.

These policies prohibit public employees from questioning people about their immigration status and refuses requests by immigration authorities to detain people beyond their release date if they are jailed for breaking local law.

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