Epiphany

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January 6 is the last day for Latinos who celebrate Christmas and Epiphany "Vision of God", which is also known as Three Kings' Day.

It is a Christian feast day that celebrates the revelation of God the Son as human in Jesus Christ. In Western Christianity, the feast commemorates principally (but not solely) the visit of the Magicians to the Christ child, and thus Jesus' physical manifestation to the Gentiles.

Moreover, the feast of the Epiphany, in some Western Christian denominations, also initiates the liturgical season of Epiphanytide.

SEPTETO NACIONAL DE CUBA

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Performing together at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, the legendary champion of Cuban son SEPTETO NACIONAL DE CUBA IGNACIO PIÑEIRO and the longest running charanga band outside of Cuba ORQUESTA BROADWAY.

Top News Today

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SAUDIS AND IRANIANS TENSIONS ARE HIGH AFTER EXECUTIONS
Riyadh cuts diplomatic ties with Tehran over attacks on the kingdom's embassy and consulate in the Islamic Republic after the execution of a Shiite cleric.

OBAMA TO PULL TRIGGER ON GUN CONTROL
US President will meet with Attorney General to discuss ways to use executive action to make it more difficult for a dangerous few to gain access to firearms.

DANGERS IN OREGON WILDLIFE REFUGE

Weather Woes

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Major flooding is occurring or forecast on the Mississippi and Ohio rivers & tributaries in Missouri, Illinois, and Kentucky, with record flooding at several locations. Major flooding is also occurring on the Arkansas River & tributaries in Arkansas. Floodwaters will move downstream over the next couple of weeks, with significant river flooding expected for the lower Mississippi into mid-January.

In the New York City area, it will finally be freezing tonight. Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph.

Empathy vs Ego

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We all have an ego, but size differ. We got it in primary school when kids were jerks or perhaps earlier if our older siblings, or other family members were jerks first. The ego kept us safe from the emotional slings and arrows. But now that we're grown, it is a wall that separates. It's time for it to come down. By practicing openness instead of defensiveness, forgiveness instead of vengeance, apology instead of blame, vulnerability instead of strength, and grace instead of power.

New Years Resolution: Drinking

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I should say that I'm now married to a woman who does not drink alcohol, but I was once married to a woman who not only drank, but also had a few drinkers in the family.

Here are some things that I have realized. If you cant drink in moderation, it is best to quit slowly and in phases, but to drink is not half as good for your senses as not to drink. Another thing I now know for sure, no one has to drink to have fun. As someone who’s been drinking since his senior year of high school, too many events in my life revolved around booze. Shows, parties, meetups, conferences and dinners.

RIP Natalie Cole

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Natalie Cole has died in Hollywood. The beloved singer and daughter Of Nat King Cole died on January 1 at the age of 65. She passed away from congestive heart failure after suffering liver disease, hepatitis C and had a kidney transplant. May she rest in peace.

Natalie Cole, legendary songstress, dead at 65 http://usat.ly/1R23QFa

Natalie Cole - When I Fall In Love (Virtual Duet with Nat King Cole) https://youtu.be/PxS0Trxc59k was Unforgettable https://youtu.be/MKCyUe4syc4

When I Fall In Love (Virtual Duet with Nat King Cole) https://youtu.be/PxS0Trxc59k

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Seasons Bereavings

A recent study in The Journal of Social Science and Medicine found that the level of deliberate self harm fluctuated significantly around Christmas and New Year (Bergen & Hawton, 2007). Similarly, other studies have found significant fluctuations in the number of homicides (Bridges, 2004) and motor vehicle accidents (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2009) around these holidays.

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Progress in Technology

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We are living at a time when great advances are constantly made in many areas of science and technology. These advances are having a major impact on our lives, and this will probably continue to be the case for the foreseeable future.

This Treasury Office photo indicates just how far computers have evolved. Now a general-purpose electronic device that can be programmed for just about any logical operations automatically.

Since a sequence of operations can be readily changed, the computer can solve more than one kind of problem. http://www.doseofnews.com/index.php?loc=technology

Food For Thought

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Eating up Whole Foods market share: It was not a good year for Austin-based Whole Foods Market Inc. (Nasdaq: WFM). The organic grocer reported disappointing financial results for several quarters and is working on a new concept, a millennial-oriented discount chain, to improve its numbers.

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