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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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Trend alert: The future of in-store shopping goes high tech
Gone are the days of loading the station wagon and heading to the local mall to spend the entire day getting everything the family needs. Today, American shoppers are savvy and smart. They know exa...
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Financial savings and more when shopping online
Saving money is a hot topic these days, from television shows about extreme coupon clipping to stores advertising huge savings for specially marked and bulk items. But you might be surprised to dis...
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Keeping kids safe online: What every parent should know
By now, most parents are aware that the entertainment and educational value of the Internet also comes with risks, particularly for children. Protecting children from those risks is a vital concern...
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Protecting personal information extends beyond the Web, to mobile devices
For most people, it is rare to go a day without going online or using a mobile device. While having access to the information you want and need makes life a lot easier, it's most important to use t...
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'Techorating' trend harmoniously marries technology and interior design
Some interior design trends are hard to understand. That jagged piece of cement that is supposedly a chair or headache-inducing paint color may look great in the glossy pages of a design magazine, ...
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What do you do while you're waiting for your PC to start up?
What do you do while you're waiting for your PC to start up? When you turn on your PC at home, do you first flip the power button, and then go and run a load of laundry, or better yet, wash the di...
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Install a protective barrier against spyware and malware
Install a protective barrier against spyware and malware Turning on the computer and opening programs can feel as natural as the sun rising in the morning and setting at night. Most of us now use ...
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What you don't know about eyeglasses could affect your vision
What you don't know about eyeglasses could affect your vision (ARA) - For most people, selecting eyeglass frames is the highlight of the eye appointment and the lenses are seen as pieces of plasti...
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Online payments and tech innovations mean new opportunities for small organizations
Online payments and tech innovations mean new opportunities for small organizations For a lot of small organizations, the transition to a more digital world has been a tough one. At first, cost se...
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Join the club: Why small organizations need to prioritize membership management
The almost infinite number of small clubs and organizations that exists tells you a little something about how people like to spend their free time. After all, when you're passionate about somethin...
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Stress-saving solutions that make the Windows 7 deployment easier
When rumors start swirling about the next Windows platform launch, it's a bit like a gathering storm. You can see the clouds and chaos coming, and you know you're going to have to be ready for when...
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Go farther and play harder with your summer big kid toys
The summer season is a great time to bring out the big kid toys. Out come the boats, lawn mowers, four wheelers, dirt bikes and all-terrain vehicles for plenty of fun and excitement all summer long...
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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