NO TEXTBOOKS

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The cost of textbook prices has had many college students and their families struggling for years, especially as they try to balance the spiking cost of tuition, along with purchasing expensive textbooks.

Some students say that textbook prices have increased by nearly triple digits during the last ten years.

Alternative to buying brand-new, print edition textbooks have been available through rental programs, used book markets, and e-textbooks.

MEDIA MADNESS

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Why is it that following acts of violence, which causes multiple deaths, the media keeps mentioning the perpetrator? These people who commit crimes are sick people seeking attention and the media gives it to them every time. We need to have conversations with friends and colleagues about this problem.

CITY IMAGES proposes that these criminals be left in the shadows to lurk in their own darkness. The emotional crescendo of family friends and our nation is understandable following tormented losses, most of which are caused by the growing access of guns in this country.

NYC FLYOVER

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On August 27, 2015 at approximately 10:30AM there will be a flyover involving four military aircraft near the Statue of Liberty and Freedom Tower in Lower Manhattan.

The event will consist of a B-25, P-51, F-16, and F-22. The planes will converge in New York Harbor and maintain an altitude of 1500 - 2000 feet.

The aircraft will then travel northbound along the Hudson River and land in Newburgh, NY.

ELECTION = DEMOCRACY?

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If elected officials refuse to be accountable for all their actions, then democracy seizes to exist and the entire system collapses and dies.

If democracy breaks down, elected representative can easily transform him, or herself into a despot. History has examples of democratically elected leaders who evolved into tyrants. Here are three instances in Asia, Africa and Europe.

Ferdinand Marcos - He was first elected as an idolized figure of the resistance against the Japanese in WWII. When he was ousted in 1986, his government was synonymous with corruption and repression.

GRIDLOCKEDUSA

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Its not just Congress that is caught in DC gridlock, but local commuters now share a similar pain.
Where ido you suppose s the worst rush hour congestion in the entire country? The answer is in our nation's capital Washington, D.C., beat out commuting misery for LA, San Francisco and NYC with the dubious honor of worst rush hour congestion in the nation, according to TTI.

"GO BACK TO UNIVISION"

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Was Donald Trump meaning to say go back to where you came from to Mexican anchorman Jorge Ramos? He had his bodyguards remove the superstar anchorman for doing his job.

The Donald had his security detail remove the Univision personality from his news conference when Ramos started asking pointed questions about Trump's immigration proposal. Jorge was then allowed to return, and later involved Trump in a lengthy argument.

99 YEARS OF JOY AND FEAR?

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US National Park Service celebrates its 99th Birthday, but there are reasons for happiness and also for sadness.

The Statute of Liberty is our colossal sculpture on Ellis Island are undisputed universal symbols of freedom and democracy in America since 1886.

There was s time whn strangers were welcome here... https://youtu.be/sBy8t_O592k

America... https://youtu.be/PKQ26iSBG-E

America, the Beautiful... https://youtu.be/LINsNCaxZ5U

The United States... https://youtu.be/RgcdRCWEt4Q

GUNS = SHOOTINGS

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US government officials spend little money researching the effect of gun ownership on crime and homicides. Meanwhile, the NRA loves to preach about how wonderful everyone possessing guns is.

While guns don't kill people, but people do... It's easier to kill using guns. America leads the world in mass shootings

America is Number One—for gun rampages. http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2015/08/united-states-world-mass-sh… via @motherjones

Study links gun ownership rates to mass shootings - 18667703 http://disq.us/8oeewp

DEER MANAGEMENT

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New Yorkers greatly appreciate white-tailed deer. People enjoy them in many ways. However, deer often cause problems for farmers, homeowners and foresters and can cause road hazards. If not properly managed, deer numbers can increase dramatically. This increases problems for people and impairs the condition of the deer. It also damages the habitat of deer and other wildlife. The Department of Environmental Conservation tries to manage deer numbers. The goal is to balance deer with their habitat, human land uses and recreational interests.

BLACK AND BLUE MONDAY

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It has been called stormy Monday, but today's financial meltdown has a greater impact to the entire world. Read all about on DOSE OF NEWS: All the news that's fit to download. http://www.doseofnews.com/index.php?loc=finance

'Black Monday' Dawns With Major Market Declines Around the Globe http://www.thestreet.com/story/13264006/1/black-monday-dawns-with-major… via @TheStreet

European markets face biggest losses since 2008 after China panic - live http://gu.com/p/4bmy6/stw