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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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Keeping snacks light
Hunger pangs between breakfast, lunch and dinner can strike even those with the most nutritious meal regimens. In fact, snacking recently has become popular; 97 percent of Americans snack daily, up...
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Why your beauty routine should go beyond one bottle
The radiance of youthful skin is something that everyone is lucky enough to have at some point. But as the years pass, that nature-given glow tends to dull and slacken, leaving most people searchin...
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Where will you 'goal' on your summer vacation?
Competitive events flourish during the summer. If you run, mountain bike, water ski, swim, rock climb or otherwise enjoy outdoor activities, you have the opportunity to do something bold this seaso...
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Say 'I do' to the season's trendiest bridal accessories
Finally found the perfect dress? Now it's time to go from blushing bride to a fashion stand-out your family and friends will be talking about for years.
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Keep prints and color combos looking bright
New York Fashion Week brought out eye-catching trends and bright colors to kick off warm weather fashions that have women shining during work or play times. Nobody wants these beautiful splashes of...
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Changing minds about cloth diapers
"Cloth diapers are hard to use." "Cloth diapers are inconvenient." "Cloth diapers don't fit my busy lifestyle." These are some of the many reasons expressed by families about why they don't or won'...
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How to hire a wedding photographer
The average wedding costs about $27,000, according to a recent survey from The Knot. One of the most important investments for brides and grooms is hiring the right professional photographer to cap...
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Charming fashion trend: Tips for creating a unique gift
Charm bracelets are more popular than ever, gracing the pages of glossy fashion magazines and adorning the arms of women of all ages, yet charm bracelets are much more than a hot trend. The charm b...
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A new way to find energy when you need it most
Nutrition has always been an important component of athletic performance, but only recently have superfoods like chia been utilized in concentrated doses to deliver targeted nutrients to athletes. ...
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From scrape to scar and beyond: tips to minimize scarring
Scars come in all shapes, sizes and textures, but they have one thing in common: everyone has them. While there is no way to eliminate a scar, there are simple steps you can take to help prevent a ...
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Make your preening routine green
Starting an environmentally friendly routine at home is a goal for many families who are concerned with reducing their environmental footprints. The age-old reduce, reuse and recycle mantra is a gr...
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A safer smoothing treatment makes hairstyle trends easy to achieve
Fashion changes with the seasons, and those seasonal switches aren't just limited to the clothes you wear every day. Fashion forecasters pay equal attention to new hairstyles that come down the run...
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US unemployment aid applications stay at 370,000

In Thursday, April 12, 2012 photo, Paul Kader II fills out a job application during a career fair in Buffalo, N.Y. The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits was unchanged last week, suggesting steady gains in the job market. The Labor Department said Thursday, May 17, 2012 that weekly unemployment aid applications stayed at a seasonally adjusted 370,000, the same level as the previous week. The four-week average, a less volatile measure, fell for the second straight week, to 375,000. (AP Photo/David Duprey)The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits was unchanged last week, suggesting modest but steady gains in the job market.


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CA museum gets big gift to build shuttle exhibit

FILE - An Oct. 12, 2002 file image provided by NASA shows the space shuttle Endeavour sitting on the launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla. With the space shuttles retired, Endeavour will head to the California Science Museum in the fall. The museum announced it has raised nearly half of its $200 million fundraising goal for a new exhibit to house Endeavour. (AP Photo/NASA, Kim Shiflett, File)The California Science Museum said it has raised nearly half of the $200 million needed to build a permanent exhibit for the space shuttle Endeavour.


Thu May 17 09:15:29 UTC 2012
Human Genome board adopts 'poison pill' measure
Biotech drugmaker Human Genome Sciences Inc.'s board has adopted a "poison pill" shareholder rights plan to ward off unsolicited takeover bids, and it also has rejected a buyout offer worth nearly $2.6 billion from British pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline plc.
Thu May 17 09:14:35 UTC 2012