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The foibles and follies of celebs can be fun and entertaining, but social media and the Internet have changed the game, and a growing number of the famous (and infamous) are disturbed about stories that can stay "out there" forever.
Thirty six thousand runners took back the Boston Marathon. The group came together and turned this event into a massive clock party that was watched by over one million people.
For many a Bostonian who are experiencing an emotional milestone one year later shows incredible strength, there was plenty of security on the ground to make sure no one was in danger.
More on the story from The AP:
http://bigstory.ap.org
This Week in History, Apr 20 - Apr 26
Apr 20, 1980
Castro announces Mariel Boat-lift. On April 20, 1980, the Castro regime announces that all Cubans wishing to emigrate to the U.S. are free to board boats at the port of Mariel west of Havana, launching the Mariel Boatlift. The first of 125,000 Cuban refugees from Mariel reached Florida the next day. The boatlift was precipitated by housing and job shortages caused by the ailing Cuban economy, leading to simmering internal tensions on the island. On April 1, Hector Sanyustiz and four others drove a bus through a fence at the Peruvian embassy and were granted political asylum. Cuban guards on the street opened fire. One guard was killed in the crossfire.
Apr 21, 753 B.C.
Rome founded. According to tradition, on April 21, 753 B.C., Romulus and his twin brother, Remus, found Rome on the site where they were suckled by a she-wolf as orphaned infants. Actually, the Romulus and Remus myth originated sometime in the fourth century B.C., and the exact date of Rome's founding was set by the Roman scholar Marcus Terentius Varro in the first century B.C. According to the legend, Romulus and Remus were the sons of Rhea Silvia, the daughter of King Numitor of Alba Longa. Alba Longa was a mythical city located in the Alban Hills southeast of what would become Rome. Before the birth of the twins, Numitor was deposed by his younger brother Amulius, who forced Rhea to become a vestal virgin so that she would not give birth to rival claimants to his title. However, Rhea was impregnated by the war god Mars and gave birth to Romulus and Remus. Amulius ordered the infants drowned in the Tiber, but they survived and washed ashore at the foot of the Palatine hill, where they were suckled by a she-wolf until they were found by the shepherd Faustulus.
Easter Sunday Sunrise Service was attended by a few dozen on City Island this morning.
The group celebrated the day the Jesus returned, the greatest day on earth, the day the stone was overturned and the sign of man's rebirth.
This is the day Jesus left the tomb and the the angels hailed, the day that Mary's tears, were dried, while singing Jesus alive!
The National Park Service, in partnership with the National Park Foundation has announced that the nation’s 401 national parks will celebrate National Park Week April 19-27 with a free admission weekend and special events nationwide.
The theme for this year’s National Park Week invites visitors to “Go Wild” for history, nature, culture, wildlife, and fun in America’s national parks. Additional information, including a list of National Park Week events nationwide can be found online at www.nationalparkweek.org
Justice is a concept involving the fair, moral, and impartial treatment under the law. It means according individuals what they actually deserve.
A 2014 court decision to deport an 80-year-old former Salvadoran defense minister connects his leadership to human rights abuses and a reign of terror against a Salvadoran archbishop and religious women during the 1980s.
Salvadoran General Accused in Killings Should Be Deported, Miami Judge Says http://nyti.ms/1kRScco
City Island Civic "LEADERS" claim to have known all about NYC DOT's plans surrounding the construction of the new City Island Bridge for years. Why have they waited this long to take corrective action? Why do they refuse to provide any real answers? Were they caught off guard? Were they all asleep at the wheel?
Traffic signal worsens City Island congestion during bridge construction - News 12 Bronx
http://bronx.news12.com/news/traffic-signal-worsens-city-island-congest…
"City Island Bridge Dispute" on Vimeo http://vimeo.com/92186321
PLAIN VANILLA BRIDGE: Controversial 160-foot-tall bridge may be scrapped, replaced with flat causeway-style bridge http://nydn.us/1eE5wmh
City commissioner holds out hope - a bit - for changing unwanted City Island bridge to a causeway http://www.bxtimes.com/stories/2014/16/17-bridge-2014-04-24-bx_2014_16… … via @BronxTimes
City Island residents have new hope in bridge design battle - News 12 Bronx http://bronx.news12.com/news/city-island-residents-have-new-hope-in-bri… via @News12BX
Experience the serenity, along with the beauty, as well as the peace and quiet of City Island.
This Sunday, City Island Trinity United Methodist Church once again presents Easter Sunday Sunrise Service celebrating the resurrection of Jesus. Services feature worship, as well as messages on the values of faith, hope, and community.
This event, which begins promptly at 6:30am has grown annually by word of mouth for those who enjoy attending each and every year on Easter Sunday. This annual Easter service welcomes all and everyone is just asked to join in the spirit of peace.
Location for the service is Pelham Cemetery, a small, beautiful, peaceful resting place with a relaxing view over the water and decorated with nautical motifs.
Pastor Ezra Yew welcomes everyone. Easter Sunday - April 20, 2014 (718) 885-1218
10:00 AM Easter Sunday Services will follow @ 113 Bay Street City Island, New York 10464
New Yorkers have nearly 88,000 jobs currently available and listed on the Jobs Express website www.jobs.ny.gov
The site site sorts thousands of jobs by region and occupation, and also allows users to search jobs based on zip code and travel distance.
Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with an afternoon dedicated to the incredible lives and talents of the jazz greats at rest in the Bronx’s Woodlawn Cemetery.
"PRELUDE" featuring baritone saxophonist Joe Temperley, guitarist Gene Bertoncini and bassist Michael Moore.
2PM in the Woolworth Chapel at The Woodlawn Cemetery. FREE to the public; no reservations necessary. Seating on a first-come, first-served basis.
Sunday, April 27th * PRELUDE: A Day for Jazz
Brought to you in collaboration with The Duke Ellington Society (TDES).
2PM: Concert featuring saxophonist