Why do most politicians and many persons given any type of power, influence or authority quickly become hypocrites?
Please, don't be a person who puts on a false appearance of virtue; a person who acts in contradiction to their stated beliefs; the hypocrite who criticizes other people for not voting but who doesn't vote;
This Week in History, Apr 15 - Apr 21
Apr 15, 1947
US KILLER STORMS. Spread Across Nation's Central Plains
EGYPTIAN ELECTIONS. 3 Leading Candidates Banned
COORDINATED ATTACKS. Taliban Strike Afghanistan
$100K INVITATION. White House Hosts Donors
IRS COUNTDOWN. Taxman Await$ US
Volunteer Garden
Clean-Up Day
Saturday, April 28
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Help keep the garden and grounds at BPMM looking beautiful.
Exhibition Talk
Sunday, April 29
4:30 p.m.
Garden designer and New York Botanical Garden instructor Florence Boogaerts presents
a fascinating look at Gardens
of the World.
April 2012
Exhibition Talk: Mark Morrison
The History and Evolution of Garden Tools
Tuesday, April 17
7:30 p.m.
Join us for an exhibition talk by landscape architect Mark Morrison, whose collection
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The 3 Stooges turned out 190 films for Columbia Pictures and delighted a generation of television viewers.
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Once they release their new film "The Three Stooges", these knuckle heads are very likely to become even more famous, or at least popular all over again.
Retired Firefighter and distinguished author Dennis Smith spoke to a group of City Islanders today at the City Island Branch Library. Smith is the author of 16 books, founder of Firehouse Magazine and a member of the board of Congressional Fire Services Institute, and Tribute Center at Ground Zero.
Mr. Smith spoke about his life as a firefighter and we recommend that anyone who is interested in firefighting should read his books. Smith took questions from the audience, but tactfully sidestepped a controversial question from an audience member about NYC's trouble plagued 911 system.
US MIDWEST DANGER. Millions Face Threatening Tornadoes
OBAMA IN COLOMBIA. Secret Service Agents Sent Home
SEVERE DROUGHT CONDITIONS. Warns Weather Service
TWO BRONX PEDESTRIANS. Critical After Hit and Run
TITANIC ANNIVERSARY. 100 Years Ago Today.
Despite its failure, the launch of a so-called ‘application satellite’ by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) is “deplorable,” UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, and urged the country to not undertake further actions that could increase tension in the region.
Early this morning, DPRK authorities launched the satellite, but, according to media reports, it flew less than two minutes before exploding and crashing into the waters of the Korean peninsula.
Media Research: Where the Jobs Are
WHEN: Monday, April 16, 6:30 to 8:00 pm
WHERE: The New School, Theresa Lang Center, 2nd Fl., 55 West 13th St. (5th and 6th Aves.)
Hear from leading media research pros on why getting a job in this field is the best way to learn about the media business! Find out about new opportunities in the area that drives ALL major decisions in the industry. If you have an aptitude for analytics and understand the importance of data, see what it takes get a foot in the door where you'll learn all you need to know about the media industry.
The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority has announced that major renovations are expected to begin early next year at the Pelham Bay Park, Buhre Avenue, Middletown Road, Zerega Avenue, and Castle Hill Avenue IRT 6 Pelham Line train stations.