Over, under and out?

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New York City appears to be crumbling right from under our feet, according to some. Many are expressing their disappointment with the subway system, while others are increasingly concerned with the level of violence underground and on the streets.

I have lived and worked in NYC for decades and the situation appears to be getting more serious by the day, and night. The only way the situation is going to improve is wehn New Yorke residents realize its up to US.

NYC’s streets run red after 23 ‘random’ slashing in 5 months http://nyp.st/1RutNbs

Diversity's Failure

To my former colleagues in broadcast news:

This is, arguably, the biggest political story since at least 1968: the potential presidential candidacy, on a major Party ticket, of an open racist.

This article postulates that we need more journalists of color to call Trump out.
We also need more white journos to stop dealing in false equivalence, and point out the naked racist fear and white nationalism propelling Trump.

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Seasonable Weather Madness

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Severe thunderstorms are possible today over portions of the southern United States. Colder weather is expected across much of the central and eastern United States by the end of the week, with high temperatures near or slightly below normal for this time of year. WHAT?

A double-whammy cold front from Canada will bring the mercury into the low 30s tomorrow night, with some of the coldest weather of the month and possibly a snowstorm just in time for the start of spring.

Classroom Guns

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Parents, students and teachers, start worrying about guns inside the classroom because they’re already there.
Teaching fire arms safety may be the only issue people on both sides of the gun control debate can agree on.

Some have suggested bringing guns to class would suppress free speech and academic freedom because people may be hesitant to address controversial subjects for fear of someone using their weapon in an emotional moment.

Queens fifth-grader brought gun to school http://nydn.us/1R3EvGz

St. Paul Schools: Gun Found In Student’s Locker http://cbsloc.al/1VgBBU2

DRUMPF

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What is orange, full of hot air and will eventually be deflated by the majority of intelligent American citizens?

The Donald's family changed the surname from "Drumpf" to "Trump," but their timing is not clear.

Donald Drumpf http://www.snopes.com/donald-drumpf/

'Drumpf' hats outsell 'Trump' hats at NJ hatmaker http://cnb.cx/252FdgR

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Donald Trump (HBO) https://youtu.be/DnpO_RTSNmQ

Crumbling Infrastructure

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Over $3 Billion dollars are needed to upgrade America’s fractured infrastructure. Lead pipes are poisoning our children, railways, highways and bridges are broken down and need emergency repairs.

With a grading system depicts the condition and performance of the nation’s infrastructure in the familiar form of a school report card by assigning letter grades based on the physical condition and needed investments for improvement.

POPE MOBILE

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That Fiat sedan The Pope used during his NYC visit will make an appearance at SAINT PATRICK’S DAY PARADE.

One of the two Fiat 500 sedans used during the visit of Pope Francis to New York in September, 2015, will be driven in the New York Saint Patrick’s Day Parade tomorrow, March 17. Monsignor Robert Ritchie, Rector of Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, will drive the car to the Cathedral where it will be reviewed by Cardinal Timothy Dolan. The Fiat will then be driven the remainder of the parade route.

Clinton and Trump Victories

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Trump and Clinton are victorious, but Governor John Kasich was the winner of the Republican primary in his home state, Ohio, dealing a setback to Donald J. Trump.

Track today's primary results live, county by county! http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2016/mar/15/florida-il...

"That's the difference between running for president and being president." - http://bbc.in/204e8ob

Donald Trump's Ohio loss increases the odds of a contested GOP convention: http://on.msnbc.com/1UeJtpt

HOPE FOR TODAY

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Today is do or die day for Marco Rubio, John Kasich and Bernie Sanders, who are fighting to keep their White House hopes alive.

Many are voting strategically this time in hopes of altering the outcome of the presidential race by voting for someone other than their favorite candidate in the primaries. Does this sound confusing? Check back in a few hours and lets try this again.

Most states have awarded delegates on a proportional basis so far. But that changes in an effort to help a front-runner and hinder those falling behind.

GUN Control

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The Second Amendment to the US Constitution concerns the right to bear arms, and has always been a hot-button issue, especially during election season. Gun rights and gun control groups alike have been lobbying Congress for decades to craft legislation in their respective favors. Some say gun control is about how steady one holds their firearm, others say its about limiting access to deadly weapons. What say you?

New gun control study comes under fire http://www.sciencemag.org/news/sifter/new-gun-control-study-comes-under…

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