The starting gun has been fired. The competitors bolted out of the starting blocks. The Presidential Debate has begun. The race to become the next President of The United States is very close. The current champion, Barack Obama, must perform at his peak in order to win against newcomer Mitt Romney.
New York City is internationally known as a bank and finance hub, with Wall Street as its center, but now NYC has ambitious plans to build a high-tech Silicon Island right next door.
Roosevelt Island has been used as a prison, it has been a mental asylum and an isolation hospital. But now, this thin patch of land beside Manhattan may soon become a $US2 billion hi-tech launchpad for the industries of the digital age.
City officials have drawn up plans to build a state-of-the-art campus and to develop another global reputation as a center for technology and digital enterprise.
Harnessing wind power as an energy source continues to make news headlines. Over the years, wind power has been one of the fastest-growing sources of energy all over the world. Wind energy is popular for its potential to generate a clean and abundant source of electricity.
This Week in History, Oct 7 - Oct 13
Oct 07, 2003
Arnold Schwarzenegger becomes California governor. Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger is elected governor of California, the most populous state in the nation with the world's fifth-largest economy. Despite his inexperience, Schwarzenegger came out on top in the 11-week campaign to replace Gray Davis, who had earlier become the first United States governor to be recalled by the people since 1921. Schwarzenegger was one of 135 candidates on the ballot, which included career politicians, other actors, and one adult-film star.
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ACCUSED TERRORISTS.Five al-Qaeda Backers Arrive in U.S. For Trial.
These men had been fighting British extradition for some years. Two of them are charged of ties to 1998 embassy bombings.
SALAFISTS INFLUENCE BUILDING. With Ballots and Bullets.
At the polls and at gunpoint the governments in Egypt, Tunisia and Libya face challenges from the right.
HUGO CHAVEZ FIGHTS. Political Survival
Hugo Chavez fights for his life in politics as election gets underway. The ailing Venezuelan leader faces his rival, who has energized the opposition.
There is no shortage of things to worry about — from personal concerns about job security or health to fears related to larger issues such as political conflicts or natural disasters. Anxiety can be a healthy response to uncertainty and danger, but constant worry and nervousness may be a sign of generalized anxiety disorder.
Do I have generalized anxiety disorder?
Temple Beth El of City Island, is pleased to offer FREE classical music concerts by The Bardekova Ensemble.
Sunday October 21st, 3:00pm performance will include Ellen Bardekoff, (Director & Founder) Donald Mokrynski on clarinet, Richard Paratley on flute, Amy Fraser on Bassoon and Carolyn Clark on french horn.
Sunday November 4th, 3:00pm performance will include Ellen Bardekoff, (Director & Founder) Yasmine Tetenbaum on viola, Darla Coolman on bass and Richard Paratley on flute.
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The video is titled “Run, Hide, Fight: Surviving an Active Shooter Event,” and it offers suggestions on what to do if an active shooter is in the vicinity.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VcSwejU2D0
Fortunately, these types of events rarely occur, but they do occur. This video addresses that type of situation by providing guidance on what to do. The six minutes it takes to watch the video is definitely time well spent.
US BORDER PATROL DEATH. FBI: Federal Agent’s Death Friendly Fire.
Circumstances surrounding the Arizona incident, which left another agent wounded, remain unclear as a result of an investigation.
PAKISTANI LEADER PLANS POLITICAL PUNCH. Rally in Off-limits Tribal Region.
While watching the 2012 Presidential Debate I not only learned a lot about the outlook on our country’s government, but I also learned a substantial amount about each candidate.
If compared to a sporting event, the Debate would be compared to a boxing match, or in the words of the reporter at the end of the Debate on NBC, “If I were to compare this to any sporting event it would be football, and the winner would be whoever had the most possessions.” The candidates certainly had their allotted possession time, and more.