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LOST DOG!
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On May 14th, at aprox. 3pm there was a house fire on Penelope Avenue in the Middle Village area.  There were no reported injuries, but unfortunately the family dog escaped.  The dog is described as...
Accomplice: NY Salutes Fleet Week
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Accomplice is proud to salute our sailors during fleet week. Part game, part theater, part tour, ACCOMPLICE: NEW YORK offers a completely new immersive theatrical experience, unlike any found on a ...
CITYPARKS SENIORS FITNESS KICK OFF FREE SPRING CLASSES AT FLUSHING MEADOWS CORONA PARK
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Join seniors from Queens as they practice their tennis serve and work on their yoga poses during free CityParks Seniors Fitness classes. All New Yorkers, ages 60 and over, are invited to take advan...
The Challenges of Eating Right, Food Stamps & Other Nutritional Resources for Seniors
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Queens Interagency Council on Aging (QICA) will hold its monthly program meeting on Wednesday, May 16th from 9am - 11am at Queens Borough Hall, Room 213, 120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens.  Experts...
Volunteers Needed for "The Moving Wall"
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We are proud to announce that "The Moving Wall", the half size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC, will be arriving at Juniper Valley Park on Wednesday, June 27th.  A wooden...
108th Anniversary of the General Slocum Tragedy
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You are cordially invited to attend the 108th anniversary of the General Slocum tragedy of 1904.  The event will be held on Saturday, June 9th, 2012at 9:00 am sharp at the Lutheran All Faiths Cemet...
Four Paws Sake, NYC
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FOUR PAWS SAKE - Spring Fling Fundraiser   Sunday, April 29th  1pm - 4 pm Courtside Lounge - 6908 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale $20 Donation at the door First 25 People receive a Four Paws Sake wristb...
The Moving Wall (Vietnam Veteran's Memorial)
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Join the town of Middle Village, Queens as we honor true American heros - our veterans and active-duty military.  This coming June, we will be bringing The Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Moving Wall - ...
TUTOR AVAILABLE
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New York State Certified Teacher * Experience with all levels and grades * Education Director of well-known Learning Center * Reasonable rates Offering individualized teaching to maximize a studen...
A Friendly Neighborhood Pub
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Visit Nicole Kelly's Pub located at 62-10 Woodhaven Blvd in Rego Park  718-429-8865 Beer Bucket Specials $15 Domestic $18 Import Follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/Nicole Kelly's Pub

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Step into summer with tips for family fun in the sun
Summer days do not have to be lazy. Children may be used to action-packed schedules in school, but by stepping up their planning, families can enjoy outdoor activities that are engaging and help ke...
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Start early when talking with children about staying smoke free
Sometimes negative influences and unhealthy choices keep children from growing up to their healthiest potential. Choosing to smoke is one of these unhealthy decisions. So how do you help protect yo...
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Spring cleaning for your backyard pond
Spring has officially sprung. That means it is once again time to start your spring cleaning. While you may not be motivated to clean your house, now is the perfect time to start preparing your bac...
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Use gravity to grow with kids
Gardening creates fun and learning experiences through planting and cultivating seeds for small children who are inquisitive about everything. Feed their curiosity by growing with gravity.
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Enjoy outdoor activities while keeping ticks and mosquitos away
While warmer weather brings many opportunities to enjoy outdoor living spaces, it also ushers in unwanted pests like ticks and mosquitos.
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Keep kids injury free while playing their favorite sports this summer
Summer vacation gives children a break from schoolwork, but for many, their participation in sports will continue in warm weather months. Parents, coaches and players need to keep injury prevention...
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The buzz on battling flying, stinging summer bugs
Summer picnic season is upon us, and that means it is time to grab the sunglasses, cooler and sunscreen, and head outdoors. But people are not the only ones who want to enjoy the warm weather. Flyi...
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Protect your identity as you would other valuables
There is good reason for the concern to protect your assets. You've worked hard to obtain them and will do everything reasonable to shelter them from harm. As has been true throughout time, as adva...
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Think of lighting as art for your home
Lighting is possibly the most powerful tool you have when it comes to interior design. It does not make sense to invest in beautiful furniture, rugs, paintings and accessories if they are in the da...
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Five must-have tech gifts for the college bound
If you'll be buying for a college kid this summer, here are five tech gift ideas that can help make their college careers easier, more fun and more memorable.
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Financial tips for new graduates
If you are a new graduate, a college degree is just the first step in the new direction your life will be taking. A new career, potentially a new community to live in and a bit of cash in your pock...
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All-weather barbecuing: A guide to getting great smokehouse flavor
It's barbecue season, and no one's ever going to complain about a delicious cut of meat cooked over a hot flame, no matter how you slice it. But do you want to merely satisfy your guests' hunger, o...
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Spain borrowing rates rise, bank shares slide

Brokers looks at the main display at the Stock Exchange in Madrid, Wednesday, May 16, 2012. Spain's Prime Minister warned that the country faced the real danger of being locked out of international markets as investors continued to fret about the future of the euro. At one stage, the difference between the interest rates demanded by investors for Spanish and German 10-year bonds shot past the 500 basis point level, prompting Mariano Rajoy's warning over the country's ability to continue funding itself. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)Spain paid sharply higher interest rates to raise €2.5 billion ($3.18 billion) in medium-term debt auction on Thursday, reflecting concerns the country will be caught up in the fallout of the Greek crisis, as a recently nationalized Spanish bank's shares plummeted after a newspaper said depositors were rushing to withdraw money.


Thu May 17 08:18:17 UTC 2012
Barnes Foundation opening in new Philly location

An oil on canvas portrait by Giorgio de Chirico of Dr. Albert C. Barnes hangs at The Barnes Foundation Wednesday, May 16, 2012, in Philadelphia. After years of bitter court fights, the Barnes Foundation is scheduled to open its doors to the public on May 19 at its new location on Philadelphia's After years of bitter court fights, The Barnes Foundation opened its doors Wednesday for a sneak peek at its new location on the museum-studded Benjamin Franklin Parkway.


Thu May 17 08:11:37 UTC 2012
Cameron tells Europe to quell the turmoil

Britain's Prime Minister Cameron gestures outside 10 Downing Street in LondonMANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Prime Minister David Cameron urged Europe's rulers on Thursday to do more to quell the euro zone debt crisis and raised the prospect of a Greek default to argue he must stick to his unpopular attempt to cut spending and reduce debt at home. Warning that the survival of the euro was now in question, Cameron showed growing alarm and frustration that the crisis was spinning out of control, threatening Britain's $2.5 trillion economy and his own electoral prospects in 2015. ...


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