6 MILLION DOLLAR MEN

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Internationally distributed cell phone video of a police fatal encounter in July 2014 shows Eric Garner, an African-American man, being held on the ground by the NYPD in an apparent choke-hold.
Although police officers ere not charged with a crime, taxpayers were charged plenty.

NYPD union head on the city's 'obscene' Eric Garner settlement http://nyp.st/1Jf0u94

Family of Eric Garner to accept record $5.9M settlement http://nydn.us/1LcLjBs

Union head blasts city's $5.9M settlement in Eric Garner case http://nyp.st/1UVZ8ZP

Eric Garner Case Is Settled by New York City for $5.9 Million http://nyti.ms/1L3sa6I

Eric Garner family seeks charges after $5.9M settlement

Hamill: Eric Garner's death still haunts his neighborhood http://nydn.us/1UW9FEe

NYC official: City settles with Eric Garner's estate for $5.9 million http://cnn.it/1K4RFBu

ZEN SANCTUARY

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Getting started with Feng Shui for your living space can be easy when you start with the basics and to help you get started in your home, here are some tips for beginners. Clear Your Clutter for Good Feng Shui

Then, allow for a fresh color palette inspired by carefree outdoor living breathe new life into your home. it's as easy as a walk in the forest, or on the beach.

BUBU FOR BIBI AND US?

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There is dancing in the streets of Tehran and drivers honking their car horns to cheer an historic nuclear accord with world powers. They are hoping the accord will end years of economic sanctions and decades of international isolation. Some say its a positiove more, while others are calling it major blunder. But is this good, or bad news for US?

Bet for Obama on Iran Nuclear Deal May Take Years to Pay Off http://nyti.ms/1L55Jhp

PM Netanyahu's Statement Regarding the Deal with Iran https://youtu.be/OORklkFql3k via @YouTube

EARTH LOVES PLUTO

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Planet Pluto's largest moon is said to have as an individual personality of its own. At about half the size of Pluto, it isn't really fair that Charon has to take a back seat to the dwarf planet that it nominally orbits. The two bodies actually form a binary planet system, orbiting around a common center of mass.

The Big Picture: NASA previews best Pluto image yet http://engt.co/1L5sLVj via @engadget

Pluto: Nasa's New Horizons probe makes flyby nine years after leaving Earth http://gu.com/p/4ajyq/stw

SUN OF A BEACH

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NYC beach-goers may enjoy the slate of performers that will take part in the 2015 Bronx Summer Concert Series at Orchard Beach. also known as The Bronx Riviera.

The Bronx Summer Concert Series at Orchard Beach kicks off TODAY, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., with Salsa legend Domingo Quinones.

The concert series is sponsored this year by Optimum, Macy’s, BronxCare, Latino Sports Ventures, the National Jazz Museum in Harlem, and NYC taxpayers.

This year’s concert series lineup, who will perform next to the Orchard Beach boardwalk at the main stage by Section 9, will feature acts such as:

· Sunday, July 19: Conjunto Imagen & The Karl Browne Band

· Sunday, July 26: Julian Vazquez "El Diamanté de la Salsa" & Music with a Message

· Sunday, August 2: Tipica 73

· Sunday, August 9: Nelson Gonzalez

· Sunday, August 16: The Mambo Legends Orchestra

· Sunday, August 23: CharanSalsa

· Sunday, August 30: Luis Damon

EL CHAPO ESCAPES AGAIN

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Federal police in Mexico is investigating the security procedures of the Federal Maximum Security Criminal Highlands, in connection with today's the escape of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman.

Official sources indicate that staff, including the prison director, are being questioned under guard pending a completed investigation. Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, is the head of Mexico’s Sinaloa

La Policía Federal indaga la participación personal encargado de la seguridad del Penal Federal de Máxima Seguridad de El Altiplano, en la fuga de Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán.

LEGAL IMMIGRATION

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Lately, we've seen first hand how immigration is and will continue to be a hot button issue.

Countries don't usually lose their richest citizens to USA. Most aren't elite when they arrive in this great nation. In my family's case, we lost everything in CUBA; That’s why arrived here legally to re-build and start a new life.

GREEK TRAGEDY AVOIDED?

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Despite the Greek economic storm, the sun is still shining on the tavernas, beaches, ancient sites and the vineyards are still open for business.

The country of Greece needs the whole world's help. Tourists should go and get a fistful of euros and visit with their friends and have a good time with the help of some of the the best deals, hotels, food and wine one could ever find.

Euro lenders to pass bailout judgment as Greece backs reforms http://reut.rs/1dRkTYR via @Reuters

NYC PARADE DAY

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TODAY was the greatest day for a Ticker-tape Parade and NYC was definitely the place to be for everyone to see how the crossroads of the world welcomed our American sports heroes.

The Canyon of Heroes, a stretch of Broadway where the nation's largest city has always honored its legends, came to life today. Thanks to NYPD officers who were assigned to guarantee the public's safety. Then the NYC Sanitation crews to pick out the confetti and paper streams.

BURGERS, FRANKS AND BIRTHDAY TREATS

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It’s grilling season and chances are you’ll be making that ever-important cookout decision: hot dog or hamburger? Some people, no doubt want both. So which one is your favorite?

Many millennials are said to be largely responsible for the food revolution. They often eat at home, but if they’re also grabbing a quick bite out. However, research shows that they prefer specialty burger joints rather than fast-food chains like the Big McD, or BK.

The Best Burgers From Around the Country http://a.msn.com/06/en-us/AAcrdu0?ocid=st

NYC Best Burgers http://blogs.villagevoice.com/forkintheroad/2015/03/the_10_best_burgers…

The 25 Best College Town Burger Joints http://a.msn.com/06/en-us/AAc8psK?ocid=st

America’s 75 Best Hot Dogs http://a.msn.com/06/en-us/AAcixfp?ocid=st

15 Insane Foods You Need To Try at the Fair This Summer http://a.msn.com/06/en-us/AAcqlhb?ocid=st

The 10 Craziest Burger Challenges in America http://a.msn.com/06/en-us/AAcbkHM?ocid=st

42 Restaurants That Offer Birthday Freebies http://a.msn.com/06/en-us/AAc7e59?ocid=st