FOOD FOR THOUGHT - WORDS OF WISDOM
" I've failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed. "
Bronx Borough President State of The Borough
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WHY IS THE BRONX "STATE OF THE BOROUGH" SPEECH NOT AVAILABLE IN REAL TIME?
The Borough President's speech in NOT being carried live on News12 The Bronx, Bronxnet, or streamed on The Web. This according to Tom Lucania, Director of Community Boards Unit and Legislative Affairs.
Mr. Luciana says it will be available on both Bronxnet and News 12 in the coming days.
The question which begs to be answered is why not? City Island Images will file a report on this important speech later this afternoon.
GETTING A JOB
Most per-interview suggestions are basically common sense, but some folks do not plan ahead. Look the part. If you want to be taken seriously, dress the part of the role you want, perhaps one level up.
Invest in a good suit or skirt and a button-down shirt set. While you may balk at spending extra money on clothes, you need and should have interview attire. Do not forget those details: they matter. Make sure your shoes are clean, polished, and professional-looking. Keep the fragrance, makeup, and jewelry.
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FREE BRIO Writing Workshop
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The Play-writing workshop happens today, February 23rd, 5:30-7pm. Please join us even if you were not able to make the session on February 16th. Mr. Marano is a very engaging instructor and I would hate for you to miss it!
Maria Romano
maria@bronxarts.org
Event: FREE BRIO Writing Series: Play-writing w/Vincent Marano...
Date: Weekly Event - Every Thursday: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM (ET)
Location:
Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos Community College
450 Grand Concourse
(at 149th St)
Bronx, NY 10451
For more information click here:
Headlines 2/23/12
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SYRIAN CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY. UN Investigates.
IRAQ EXPLOSION. al-Qaida Militants Kill Dozens.
GOP DEBATES. All Rivals vs Rick Santorum.
US CHILDREN. Poor Areas Increasing.
NYPD UNDER FIRE. All Directions.
4534 CITY ISLANDERS - FACTS & FIGURES
Geography: US CENSUS
Subject Number Percent
SEX AND AGE
Total population 4,534 100.0
Under 5 years 178 3.9
5 to 9 years 204 4.5
10 to 14 years 269 5.9
15 to 19 years 220 4.9
20 to 24 years 185 4.1
25 to 29 years 174 3.8
30 to 34 years 229 5.1
35 to 39 years 286 6.3
40 to 44 years 334 7.4
45 to 49 years 411 9.1
50 to 54 years 374 8.2
55 to 59 years 363 8.0
60 to 64 years 390 8.6
65 to 69 years 278 6.1
70 to 74 years 209 4.6
75 to 79 years 155 3.4
80 to 84 years 137 3.0
85 years and over 138 3.0
Median age (years) 47.0 ( X )
16 years and over 3,840 84.7
JOURNALISTS KIA
So far 9 Journalists have been killed this year and we are only in February, 2012. A total of 902 Journalists were killed while on assignment over the past 10 years.
The amount of those killed in action and the deadliest countries are listed below:
Iraq: 151
Philippines: 72
Algeria: 60
Russia: 53
Colombia: 43
Pakistan: 42
Somalia: 37
India: 27
Mexico: 27
Afghanistan: 24
Turkey: 20
Bosnia: 19
Sri Lanka: 19
Brazil: 19
Rwanda: 17
Tajikistan: 17
Sierra Leone: 16
Bangladesh: 12
IRAN NUCLEAR PROGRAM
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A five-member group of experts from the United Nations atomic energy watchdog is continuing its visit to Iran, where the members are holding talks with officials about international concerns over the country’s nuclear program.
The talks in Tehran are “aimed at resolving all outstanding issues in relation to Iran’s nuclear program,” the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported today in a press release.
New 'ERUV'
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Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. presented Rabbi Shmuel Zuckerman of Young Israel of Pelham Parkway with a proclamation declaring the synagogue’s “eruv” to be valid for the next 99 years.
Interracial or Interethnic Relationshps
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Interracial relations in the US have reached an all-time high, with a record 1 in 12 weddings taking place between people from different racial backgrounds.
These figures indicate that attitudes towards Interracial marriage have changed dramatically. In the United States it was just 43 years ago when interracial marriage was made fully legal in all 50 states. Today, in many countries, interracial marriage is commonplace and most don’t even give it a second thought. Interracial marriage can convey a relationship between a Black and an Caucasian, a Hispanic and an Asian, etc.