SUNDAY AT THE MET

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This may be your final opportunity to view an extremely interesting installation. Through September 7, 2015 (extended from August 16)

The crowds this weekend were not as bad as the last time our friends visited. Neighbors Elena and Bill double dated with my wife Yirong and me to enjoy this spectacular eye opening experience. So our advise is to go today or tomorrow, before its too late.

Costume Institute’s Spring 2015 Exhibition at Metropolitan Museum to Focus on Chinese Imagery in Art, Film, and Fashion

3 TRILLION TREES

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Previous estimates had the number of trees in the world at around 400 billion, but a new study proves otherwise that the actual number of trees Earth has at present is about eight times that number.

Earth Has 3 Trillion Trees; New Study Updates Figure to Aid Future Research Projects : Science : University Herald: http://www.universityherald.com/articles/23163/20150903/earth-has-3-tri…

Global count reaches 3 trillion trees http://www.nature.com/news/global-count-reaches-3-trillion-trees-1.18287

SENDING OUT AN SOS

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SOS stands for Summer Outing Spectacle. This has been a splendid summer, but too short in my opinion.
However, this weekend weather could not be better in NYC. I hope someone get my message in the bottle.

Although technically there are a couple of weeks left before Fall officially arrives, Labor Day Weekend signals the end of Summer. However, Summer is not over yet and we've got weeks left until September 22, which is the last official day of the season. Everyone, please, stop the rush to Autumn. In case you are counting the hours, here is the official timekeeper.

LABOR DAY CRACKDOWN

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Law enforcement officials are participating in the statewide initiative. New York State Police and local departments are increasing enforcement efforts as part of a national crackdown on impaired driving.

The campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, runs through Sept. 7 (Labor Day) and is aimed at significantly reducing deaths and injuries caused by motorists driving drunk or impaired by drugs.

GREAT BALLS OF FIGHT

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Is the game over for NFL's Goodell? Commissioner Roger Goodell’s role in the player disciplinary process is being questioned by several Monday morning quarterbacks.

Although it’s uncertain whether Goodell’s authority may be reduced, the decision to reevaluate his role resolving appeals is the first solid sign the outcome of Tom Brady’s court case could have a lasting and significant impact on his position.

Report: NFL owners to discuss Roger Goodell's role in player discipline http://es.pn/1JUduVN

ELECTRONIC CIRCUS

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The "Electronic Circus Music Festival" in its new edition once again offers a wide range of top-class electronic music. After 7 successful events the "Electronic Circus Music Festival" this year has moved into the "Sommertheater Detmold" with its wonderful ambiance.

https://youtu.be/Of42_SF4XhI

http://www.electronic-circus.net/

CENTER FOR COMMUNICATION

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ON LOCATION: 'Stache Media
September 10, 4:00 to 5:30 pm
'Stache Media is a full-service marketing agency that specializes in music, and provides services in advertising, publicity, digital marketing, and consumer insights. Meet the marketing minds working on campaigns for RED, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, along with brands like TOMS, Kind Healthy Snacks, Squarespace and Heineken.

Students only. Space is limited. Register using this link. Selected students will be contacted with location information.

SVA 2015 ALUMNI FILM & ANIMATION FESTIVAL

THE POPE'S NY CHAIR

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Even after attaining the exalted position as a prince of the Church, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio never

followed his fellow cardinals on their frequent visits to the United States. The Argentine Jesuit was

always too busy tending to the least of his brothers. The poor of whom Mother Teresa said “Each one of

them is Jesus in disguise.” Now holding the Chair of St. Peter, Pope Francis will make his first trip to the

US later this month visiting Washington, New York and Philadelphia. The occasion is the triennial World

AIR QUALITY WARNING

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air Quality Advisory for New York City today, September 2, until tonight at 11:00 PM.

Active children and adults, and people with respiratory problems, such as asthma, should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion outdoors.

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SINKTEMBER STOCKS?

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The Dow plunged 470 points, while oil prices sink 8 percent in a grim beginning for a weak September.

US stock-market sunk as it kicked off September with heavy losses on the heels of the worst month for Wall Street since 2012 with serious concerns over the strength of the global economy.

U.S. stocks suffer 3rd-worst drop of year on weak China data http://on.mktw.net/1Jzh6eF

Wall Street kicks off stormy Sept: Dow plunges 470 points on weak China data http://usat.ly/1EyPojc via @usatoday

Dow nosedives 470 points on more China fears http://cnnmon.ie/1Fg4vZD via @CNNMoney

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