Stronger Knees and Hips

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Everyone knows that exercise is more than just a good health habit; it’s also a specific and effective treatment for many knee and hip problems. Strength in the muscles around a damaged knee or hip can help support that joint by taking over some of its responsibilities. For example, your hips have to do less work to support your body weight if your quadriceps, gluteals, hamstrings, and abdominal muscles are stronger. A strong quadriceps can take over the shock-absorbing role usually played by the meniscus or cartilage in the knee.

Congressman and Councilman Tour Flood-Prone Areas in Woodside

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US Congressman Joe Crowley (D-Queens, the Bronx), Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Carter Strickland, Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer, representatives from the Wynwood Gardens Civic Association, and concerned residents toured flood-prone areas of Woodside as part of ongoing efforts between the community and DEP to find ways to mitigate flooding problems in the area.

BRONX BRAWL

Appearing in an op-ed ran in the Litchfield County Times of Connecticut, written by Deyan

Ranko Brashich, the writer describes The Bronx in outdated, negative terms.

The original piece can be found here:

http://www.countytimes.com/articles/2012/06/11/opinion/doc4fce10922b075…

Bronx Borough President Diaz’s response:

http://bit.ly/N4KcZa

Did a newspaper column trash the Bronx?

http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/video?id=8697101&pid=null&syndicate=syndica…§ion=

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6/12/12 News & Information Service 24/7

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ARIZONA VOTERS' SPECIAL ELECTION. Replacing US Representative Gabrielle Giffords.
Democrats hope to keep the US House seat of former US Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. Meanwhile, Virginia, Nevada, N. Dakota, Maine, Nevada and South Carolina are holding primary elections.

WESTERN WILDFIRES BURN OUT OF CONTROL. Colorado, New Mexico.
U.S. Forest Service adds aircraft in an attempt to contain blazes, which have destroyed approximately 118 structures.

THOUSANDS RUSSIANS PROTEST. Moscow Anti-Putin Protesters.

UN OBSERVES ESCALATION OF VIOLENCE IN SYRIA

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Amidst reports of heavy fighting, United Nations observers in Syria are concerned over the escalation of violence in the city of Homs, a Syrian opposition stronghold.

“UN observers reported heavy fighting in Rastan and Talbiseh, north of the city, with artillery and mortar shelling, as well as firing from helicopters, machine guns and smaller arms,” the spokesperson for the UN Supervision Mission in Syria (UNSMIS), Sausan Ghosheh, said in a statement today.

INDEPENDENCE DAY

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Independence Day Commemoration @ National Historic Site in Westchester on Wed July 4

ASSORTED INTERSTING EVENTS

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Event: Paul Miller Fellowship
When: September 2012-June 2013 (JUNE 11 DEADLINE)
Where: Washington, D.C.

PUERTO RICAN DAY PARADE

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Yesterday, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. joined thousands of others to celebrate Boricua pride at the National Puerto Rican Day Parade.

Borough President Diaz paraded up 5th Avenue to the tune of “Bomba y Plena,” thanks to the musical group Los Pleneros de la 21, who marched with Diaz and dozens of staffers and supporters.

Whitesone Multiplex Cinemas May Stop Showing Films

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It was too good to last, if you didn't mind the probability of getting harassed by teenagers, while enjoying a deal on Tuesdays, when $6 movie tickets bought you the most recent film releases. But this Bronx theater has been sold $30M, making it one of the largest recent sales in The Bronx. Whitestone Multiplex Cinemas is located at 2505 Bruckner Boulevard

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