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NEW AND IMPROVED AIRPORT

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Officials who agree this New York City Airport gets no respect, but they're about to change all that.

The Queens airport is so bad, its classified as third world although its one of the busiest in US, but it is extremely cramped and outdated. La Guardia Airport is on the waterfront of Flushing Bay and Bowery Bay, in East Elmhurst and borders the neighborhoods of East Elmhurst, Astoria, and Jackson Heights.

‘Third World’ LaGuardia to Be Built Anew With Delta’s Help http://bloom.bg/1D6xxPR via @business

DRINKING WATER DANGERS

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For the second time in as many years, the good people of Louisiana, New Orleans, are being threatened by a potentially deadly Amoeba, which is known as the “brain-eating” Amoeba. Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) confirmed the presence of Naegleria fowleri Amoeba in the water supply.

TO BUY OR TO GET BY?

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CUBA NO YANKEE SI

Defection is what Cuban athletes did to commemorate 7/26 El 26 De Julio, the Castro Brothers first and foremost national holiday. It also happens to be the first nation al celebration day since re-establishing US/Cuba diplomatic relations. What does that say about human rights and individual freedoms inside the communist island?

Cuba’s sports defectors: The 90-mile sprint http://econ.st/1GGrFYj via @TheEconomist

Half of Cuba Men's Hockey Team Defects to USA http://sports.ndtv.com/hockey/news/246093-half-of-cuba-men-s-hockey-tea…

CAMP PAIN FOLLIES

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With a first debate of the presidential camp pain approaching, candidates may wind up saying just about anything they can to improve their polling position. We have seen this before and believe you me, you will definitely see it again.

This American independent drama will continue to be played out all over this nation, through televised debates and video clips. Be aware that there will surely be of a flurry of lies, much mud slinging and huge amounts of empty promises and blind accusations.

MASSACRE IN AMERICA

Mass shootings and gun violence have persisted and increased from the shooting of then US Representative Gabby Giffords back in 2011 to the multiple shootings this week.

There have been 204 mass shootings during the past 204 days of 2015 so far. Why has no one done anything to stop the way we are killing one another?

Waco, Columbine, Aurora and Newtown: 20 years of mass shootings that changed (and didn't change) America http://gu.com/p/4bxtq/stw

Mass Shootings in US Increasingly Common and Deadly - ABC News http://abcn.ws/1I0qtkm via @ABC

RETIREMENT BENEFITS?

What does "Home Sweet Home" really mean for older seniors citizens, who are pushing 90? The decision of where to live can mean the difference between assistance, autonomy, convenience, happiness, health, safety and tranquility.

CITY IMAGES went to visit Gloria Seibold, who lived on Fordham Place and now resides at United Hebrew Home. The location is 391 Pelham Rd, New Rochelle, NY 10805 The facilities are clean and the multilingual staff appears to offer skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and assisted living services.

LEADERSHIP CONTINUES

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Local City Islander and New York State commander of the Catholic War Veterans, James Mullarkey installed Bruce Lubkeman of Newburgh Post 386 to the state position of 1st vice commander.

Post Commander James D. Peloso was installed as a state department trustee, and Steven Delgado was presented a “Gold Bar” signifying his affiliation with the National CWV as a member of the National Public Affairs Committee.

100 YEARS AT PLAYLAND

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The Grand Carousel is celebrating 100 Years this SUNDAY with a Special Event Day - Sunday, July 26
Antique Cars on Display, Commemorative Giveaways, Birthday Cake Celebration, Free Souvenirs.

This ride dates back to 1915, which is 13 years before the opening of Playland. The carousel features 66 hand-carved horses and three chariots with dazzling jewels.

WORK HARDER AND SMARTER?

A good friend of ours was mentioning that it felt like their employer was expecting them to work all hours of the day and night. Apparently, this is turning out to be thew new norm. Could this be the demise of 9 to 5?

Findings indicate the following: 2 in 5 workers keep working outside of traditional office hours;
1 in 4 check on work during activities with family and friends; Men more likely to be tied to the office