Headlines 7/8/11

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Another Delay for Final Space Shuttle?
Launch scheduled for 11:26A... Florida weather changes quickly.

Unemployment Rates Dilema.
Rates rise to 9.2 percent in June, employers add much lower-than-expected jobs

Dept Ceiling Mass this Sunday.
Political leaders gather to contemplate national debt.

News of The World Unwinds.
Murdoch decides to shut paper down

Harry's Last Film Hurrah.
The Final Harry Potter Movie

Jeeter's delay... Yankee 3K is Now Two Away.
Will Tonight be J Day?

Expect Showers, Winds and Thunderstroms.

News For The World

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What causes the news media to spend so much time, effort, money and resources covering stories about celebrities, sleaze and sex?

It appears that contemporary journalism has been widely regarded as defective by many consumers, as well as critics representing a broad spectrum of opinions.

Why is it that the media has few defenders of its morbid appetite and its reliance on sex, sensationalism, sleaze and melodrama?

How does the world's media get away with not covering those issues which are more important?

Is It Truly News For The World?

NYBG

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Nights in the Gardens of Spain - Enjoy the beautiful weather and a special opportunity to take in our celebrated summer exhibition, Spanish Paradise: Gardens of the Alhambra. The sounds of live Spanish guitar fill the air as you sip a complimentary glass of wine or beer, sample Spanish delicacies, and stroll around the Conservatory Courtyard pools.

NYC Air Quality

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FYI: Notification issued 07/07/11 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an

Air Quality Health Advisory for Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan and The Bronx until 10:00 PM today.

For additional information please visit: http://1.usa.gov/NNxJS.

City Island Images 7/7/11

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HEADLINES

White Hose Negotiates on Debt Ceiling - Social Security, Medicare and changes in Tax Code. Stay tuned for political fireworks in our nation's capital.

Casey Anthony sentenced for lesser crimes. When that verdict was read in her murder trial in a Florida courtroom, our nation's collective jaws dropped and pople were surprised.

DSK case showns that French do not apologize. The prosecution had to reconsider if they could go forward with the case after finding that Strauss-Kahn's accuser was not being truthful.

Legendary NYC Night Club Opens - Again

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This place originally opened November 10, 1940 at 10 East 60th Street
Then moved to 617West 57th Street in 1992, more than 50 years later
Later moved to West 34th St. & 11th Ave in 2001
Finally closed on July 1st 2007 and Opens again on 7/12/11

The Copacabana will officially reopen its doors on July 12, at 6pm with a performance by Willie Colon (Latin music legend and former Latino Trendsetter Award recipient)! The Copacabana will reopen in the old China Club, 268 W47th St. (just off of Eighth Ave) in Times Square. Buena suerte!

Become Involved in Rediestricting

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Challenge, responsibility and future opportunities. These are the issues that lie ahead for all of us now that the Census numbers are in and politicians turn to redistricting. Those new districts will decide the political landscape for at least the next ten years, and the community deserves the right to participate in the process to create districts that reflect their needs and electoral preferences. PLEASE... Get involved now, or you will be left behind. Figuratively, literally, politically and every other way possible... Do it before it's too late!

NYC Air Quality Warning

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NYC officials have issued a notification for today 07/06/11 at 11:00 AM. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan and The Bronx until 11:00 PM tonight.

The following contact information for Notify NYC
notifynyc@oem.nyc.gov Contact Phone: 212-639-9675

Power of Public Opinion

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What ever happened to ethics? Why do so many people resort to lies? Political figures, athletes scientists, church leaders and so many others have been accused of lying in the past. Just about everyone who chooses to lie for his or her cause eventually gets caught up in their own lies.

If history is an indicator, perjury and obstruction of justice cases appear to send ripple effects to civility. An old friend of mine tells me that as he gets older he sees society appearing to break down.

Future NYC Terrorist Trial

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A Somali suspect, who was allegedly tied to militants, was held and interrogated on U.S. Navy vessel for several months. He was reportedly captured by the American military back in April and then interrogated for months aboard a US ship without being read his Miranda rights or allowed to have a lawyer.

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