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WWIII?

World wars have started with acts of violence and irreversible military operations that lack strategic guidance, or clarity of purpose... Déjà vu?

Vlad and Yuri: How Putin is applying the lessons of Afghanistan to Syria http://almon.co/2ivj via @AlMonitor

U.S. vs. Russia: What a war would look like between the world's most fearsome militaries http://militari.ly/1Lesr5X via @MilitaryTimes

Russia's Syria policy seeks stark choice between radicals and Assad regime http://usat.ly/1RsADQT via @usatoday

MOTHER NATURE'S VEXATION

Hurricane Joaquin killed three with his record-setting rainfall in South Carolina , then 33 aboard a cargo ship go missing at sea and lost @ Devil's Triangle.

With a foot of rain drenching the state in 48 hours, highest levels ever in the low country. This hurricane was a category 4 and battered the Bahamas over the weekend before weakening and making its way to the eastern coast.

COM-MUTE

Although many opt to stay quiet, not complain, or talk about it, commuting to and from the job is very important for most working people. Researchers have explored the effects of commuting time on the psychological health of men and women.

They have used data that includes variables known to determine psychological health, as well as factors which may provide compensation for commuting such as income, job satisfaction and housing quality.

WIND ADVISORY

New York City is forecast to experience intermittent high wind gusts in excess of 40 MPH.

During periods of high winds, residents should use caution when walking or driving high profile vehicles. Winds at these speeds can cause flying debris, turn unsecured objects into projectiles, and cause power outages.

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THE MARTIAN

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They say that timing is everything, but could you believe NASA's timing? The space agency announced earlier this week that water possibly exists on Mars. On the same week, 20th Century Fox released a major motion picture about space exploration and the lack of water on Mars.

In recent years, we’ve lost our sense of wonder about space flight and that we are regularly sending astronauts off to planets and bringing them back. And that is the story of The Martian, the new science-fiction film from director Ridley Scott.

40°50'42''N 73°47'28''W

There may be some trouble in paradise. The above coordinates refer to an iconic NYC Yacht Club, which some claim may be facing difficulties, but that really depends on who you listen to, and whether you decide to believe everything you read, or hear. The problems appear to have developed following Super-storm Sandy and then became more complicated during Spring of 2014.

NON VIOLENCE DAY

This year, as we commemorate the 70th anniversary of the United Nations, the International Day of Non-Violence has special importance.

At a time of escalating conflicts, violent extremism, displacement and humanitarian need, the courage and determination of Mahatma Gandhi, whose birthday we celebrate today, is an inspiration for us all.

Gandhi showed the power of peacefully opposing oppression and hatred. He showed how cooperation and tolerance can prevails over injustice. He demonstrated the great value of the rule of law in breaking vicious cycles of vengeance.

HOW US DIES?

This week, yet another unspeakable tragedy took place in US. This time on the campus of Umpqua Community College in Oregon. As a democracy, we grieve for those who lost their lives, for the families who lost their loved ones, and for the community that lost its sense of peace. Since the December 2012 shooting in Newtown, CT, there have been at least 142 school shootings in US. This is an average of nearly one a week.Why is there little being done, other talk and empty promises from our leaders?

65 YEARS OF PEANUTS

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'Peanuts' turns 65 years old... Good grief! It's been 65 years since Charlie Brown and the gang first delighted readers in a comic strip published in several newspapers.

Six and a half decades later, the Charles M. Schulz's Peanuts has become an iconic American character. In fact, the animated cartoon favorite has received its own stamps for the renowned TV special, A Charlie Brown Christmas.

STORMWATCH

NYC Emergency Management, and other City officials today advised New Yorkers to prepare for the possible effects of Hurricane Joaquin. The City is working with the National Weather Service and the National Hurricane Center to monitor Hurricane Joaquin and plan for possible impacts. For storm updates, please visit www.weather.gov/nyc.