Thursday, July 20, 2006

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Wednesday, July 19, 2006

Stocks fly on Bernanke inflation talk

Stocks fly on Bernanke inflation talk: "NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks rallied on Wednesday, giving the Dow its second-best day of the year, as


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Bush Vetoes Stem Cell Bill As Promised

Bush Vetoes Stem Cell Bill As Promised: "Bush Uses First Veto of His Presidency to Strike Down New Stem Cell Bill As Promised"

Lebanon appeals for international help to end war

Lebanon appeals for international help to end war: "'I call on you to respond immediately and without reservation to our call for a ceasefire and to provide urgent international humanitarian aid,' Siniora said in a televised appeal to the international community.


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Breaking News: Mideast Crisis

Lebanon Prime Minister Siniora says 300 people have been killed in
Israeli attacks; appeals for immediate cease-fire, according to media
reports.


Special Local News... July 19, 2006

E & F trains running local in Queens, R train has delays, V and W trains
suspended on NYC Transit.


Israeli air raids kill 50

Israeli air raids kill 50: "BEIRUT (Reuters) - Israel unleashed fierce air strikes on Lebanon on Wednesday, killing 49 civilians and a Hizbollah fighter, as thousands of villagers fled north and more foreigners were evacuated to escape the eight-day-old war.


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Battle rages in south Lebanon

Battle rages in south Lebanon: "Clashes were reported Wednesday as Israel launched what it was calling a limited cross-border operation into southern Lebanon to attack Hezbollah targets."

Strong earthquake rattles Jakarta

Strong earthquake rattles Jakarta: "A strong earthquake caused tall buildings to sway in the Indonesian capital Wednesday, just days after a major tremor triggered a deadly tsunami in the region."

China Says Number of Web Users Hits 123M

China Says Number of Web Users Hits 123M: "BEIJING (AP) -- China's population of Internet users, already the world's second-biggest after the U.S., has jumped by nearly 20 percent over the past year to 123 million, with broadband access soaring, the government said Wednesday...."

Americans Board Cruise Ship Out of Lebanon

Americans Board Cruise Ship Out of Lebanon: "BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) -- Americans wiped away tears, hugged relatives and grumbled about evacuation delays Wednesday before boarding a luxury ship that was to carry them from war-torn Lebanon...."

Consumer prices up 0.2% in June, up 0.3% ex food and energy; housing starts down 5.3% to 1.85 million annual rate.

Consumer prices up 0.2% in June, up 0.3% ex food and energy; housing
starts down 5.3% to 1.85 million annual rate.


Tuesday, July 18, 2006

Reports: Several injured on cruise ship off Fla.

Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2006 14:37:55

BREAKING NEWS

Reports: Several injured on cruise ship off Florida

There is breaking news from the high seas where big problems are being
reported from a New York bound cruise ship. Several people were injured
when the ship suddenly made a sharp turn, according to cruise line
officials.


Breaking News: On Gay Marriage

Tue., July 18, 2006

THE HOUSE HAS DEFEATED A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO BAN GAY MARRIAGE


Community Update

July 18, 2006
Very Hot & Humid Tuesday

Alternate Side Parking regulations are in effect Tuesday, July 18,
Wednesday, July 19 and Thursday, July 20. All other regulations,
including parking meters, remain in effect.

A fire hydrant emergency is in effect. Help avoid low fire hydrant
pressure. Dial 311 to report open or leaking fire hydrants.

Douglaston Manor beach is closed. Swimming and bathing is temporarily
not permitted.

EXCESSIVE HEAT ADVISORIES AND WARNINGS ARE IN EFFECT FOR THE REGION, AND
COOLING CENTERS ARE OPEN IN NYC CALL 311 OR CLICK 'www.nyc.gov/oem' TO
FIND THEM.


Breaking News: Problems at LaGuardia and several subway lines

BREAKING NEWS

July 18, 2006

Breaking News: Problems at LaGuardia and several subway lines

The Tri-State area is like an oven and the soaring temperatures are
causing power outages and big problems across the region. Now there are
problems at LaGuardia Airport and for several subway lines.


The Heat Is On...New Yorkers can call 311 or click 'OEM'

Temps in the upper 90s coupled with high humidity send heat indexes
soaring past 100 degrees in Midwest and Northeast.

Excessive heat advisories and warnings are in effect for the region, and
cooling centers are open in NYC and New Jersey.

Many senior and community centers serve as cooling centers. New Yorkers
can call 311 or log on to www.nyc.gov/oem beginning at 9 a.m. to fine
the nearest cooling center or public pool.


N. Minucci gets 15 years

A Queens judge slammed Nicholas Minucci yesterday with 15 years behind
bars for the Howard Beach racial bat attack that sparked condemnation
throughout the city.


Death Toll From Indonesia Tsunami at 327

Top Headlines At 7:24 a.m. E

Tearful parents searched for missing children Tuesday, and soldiers dug
through the debris of homes flattened by the second tsunami to hit
Indonesia in as many years. Well over 300 people were killed and more
than 160 others were missing....


Stuck A train in Queens boils riders

Subway riders were stuck for nearly two hours yesterday on a stalled
elevated A train in Queens, sweltering in the heat before making a
harrowing evacuation 40 feet above the street.


Monday, July 17, 2006

Tsunami kills More than 100 in Indonesia

In Asia-Pacific

More than 100 people are thought to have died in the tsunami triggered
by an earthquake off Java.


BREAKING NEWS : NJ Transit: Light Rail Service Out Between Hoboken and Weehawken

NJ Transit: Light Rail Service Out In Some Areas
July 17, 2006

NJ Transit tells us light rail service is out between Hoboken and Port
Imperial in Weehawken due to a sagging overhead wire. The problem may be
heat-related.


Breaking: A Train Stalled on the Tracks

BREAKING NEWS
Monday, July 17, 2006

There is trouble for the MTA: More than 300 people had to be evacuated
from an A train stuck on the tracks in Queens.


Dangerous heat Monday and call 311 or click 'OEM'

Excessive heat advisories and warnings are in effect for the region, and
cooling centers are open in NYC and New Jersey.
Many senior and community centers serve as cooling centers. New Yorkers
can call 311 or log on to www.nyc.gov/oem beginning at 9 a.m. on
Monday, July 17 to fine the nearest cooling center or public pool.


Dangerous heat Monday

Excessive heat advisories and warnings are in effect for the region, and
cooling centers are open in NYC and New Jersey.


Breaking News: Five People Have Been Killed in a Tsunami

Indonesia's president says at least five people have been killed in a
tsunami that hit Java after a magnitude 7.2 earthquake in the Indian
Ocean, news agencies report.


Breaking News: DISCOVERY HAS LANDED

SPACE SHUTTLE DISCOVERY HAS LANDED SAFELY IN FLORIDA AFTER 13 DAYS IN
ORBIT


Breaking News: DISCOVERY GO-AHEAD FOR LANDING!

NASA GIVES SHUTTLE DISCOVERY GO-AHEAD FOR LANDING AT 9:14 A.M. ET


Breaking News: Israeli ground Forces Enter S. Lebanon

Israeli ground troops have entered southern Lebanon to attack Hezbollah
bases on the border, a government spokesman said today, according to
news agencies.


Sunday, July 16, 2006

Bush backs Israel at divided G8

The US president, in St Petersburg for the G8 summit, has insisted
Israel is defending itself against terror and Hezbollah is the root of
the crisis.

George W Bush added that the Israelis had to be mindful of the
consequences of their actions, as fresh air strikes and rocket attacks
were reported.

French President Jacques Chirac spoke out in defence of Lebanon.

More...go to Links section and click 'John's Journal'


Manhattan Doctor Suspected in Building Collapse Dies at Hospital

The embittered doctor who blew up his East Side townhouse rather than
sell it died yesterday of injuries he suffered in the blast, a law
enforcement source said.


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