The Moderating Role of Bilingualism

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Since Spanish-language television began its rise, its competitive battle against the well-established English-language networks for a larger share of advertising revenue has been primarily waged over the bilinguals, fastest-growing segment of the Hispanic population.

BULLETIN BOARD

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Event: Vaccines at the Crossroads: Outbreaks on the Rise Across America
When: September 4, 2014, 9:30 – 11:00am
Where: National Press Club Journalism Institute, Washington D.C.

LOOSING FACE

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This is the message you read when attempting to log onto FACEBOOK

DOSE OF NEWS

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In our daily 24/7 news cycle, we are bombarded with news of war, as well as other worldwide conflicts, while at the same time dealing with professional problems and hassles with personal relationships.

Therefore it's easy to lose sight of love, and feel like we can't place our faith in it. But daily life is saturated with moments of cooperation and generosity between friends, with our friends, families and also with strangers.

CUBA SI, CASTRO NO

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In 1959, Fidel Castro rose to power in Cuba. He has been one of the most controversial figures in the world ever since.

History Will Absolve Me" is the concluding sentence and subsequent title of a four-hour speech made by Fidel Castro on 16 October 1953. Castro made the speech in his own defense in court against the charges brought against him after leading an attack on the Moncada Barracks. Though no record of Castro's words was kept, he reconstructed them later for publication in what was to become the manifesto of his 26th of July Movement

WEATHER WARNINGS

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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for New York City until 10:00 PM this evening.

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

For more information, visit the National Weather Service at http://www.1.usa.gov/16w10Sq or Department of Environmental Conservation at http://www.dec.ny.gov/cfmx/extapps/aqi/aqi_forecast.cfm

SPREADING HATE AT 88

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88 year old Fidel Castro, who is know and the father of the Cuban Revolution continues to hate the US and is the virtual thorn in our back while standing on the political stage for five decades.

Fidel Castro is now comparing NATO to Nazis and still lashes out at the American leadership. He accused our nation and all our allies of igniting conflicts abroad. he also attacked John McCain for backing Israel and accused US of being involved in the creation of ISIS.

FINAL PUBLIC POOL & BEACH DAY

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All 14 miles of NYC beaches will close after today. This is is your last chance to enjoy public beaches and outdoor pools before they're closed down for the season.

Lifeguards will be on duty at city beaches from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. before calling it a summer. Outdoor pools will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The last day for pools and beaches this summer also comes on Labor Day.

NO FRILLS FUN VACATION

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This an California based start-up that lists inexpensive and interesting places to stay for traveling college students. The organization has secured $1.2 Million US in Series A Funding from investors in London and Dubai leading their investments.

hovelstay.com allows the traveling student to find simple, sometimes unconventional, yet often affordable lodging while giving Hovel Hosts a chance to monetize free space.

All listings are priced under $99 USD. Hovels are conveniently located, catering to the college student's lifestyle and budget.