PROTECTING UN OFFICIALS

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A timely and decisive response is vital in the face of genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity, top United Nations officials have stressed, highlighting the need to act when a State fails to protect its own people.

“This is the ultimate test of the responsibility to protect,” Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said in his remarks to an informal interactive dialogue of the General Assembly on the principle agreed at a summit of world leaders in 2005.

NO NEWS IS BAD NEWS

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City Island Images is proud to offer "Front Pages" from newspapers all over the globe.

Today's Front Pages - Thursday, September 6, 2012: Front pages from many countries.

For copyright protection, watermarks are occasionally placed on front pages that cover news events of historic significance.

Through a special agreement with more than 800 newspapers worldwide, the Newseum displays these front pages each day on its website. The front pages are in their original, unedited form, and some may contain material that is deemed objectionable to some visitors. Discretion is advised.

9/6/12 News & Information Service 24/7

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BILL CLINTON CHAMPIONS OBAMA. Democrat Convention Spotlight.
Former president Clinton got the crowds excited as he nominated a man who is cool on the outside but who burns for America on the inside. Meanwhile, God and Jerusalem are reinstated, after Obama intervenes to order these changes.

COURT APPROVES ARIZONA POLICY. 'SHOW ME YOUR PAPERS'.
This follows a similar U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the immigration law, and it's expected to go into effect soon.

BUBONIC PLAGUE PREVENTION. Stay Healthy and Safe.

Jazz Stories Chucho Valdés Podcast

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"I always tried to take elements from North American jazz to give a richer quality to Afro-Cuban music. I felt that if I had just played pure jazz, I would have never been able to sound like Art Tatum, Bud Powell, or Hank Jones. So instead I took elements from these artists and tried to harmonically use jazz phrasing with Cuban rhythms as a way to enrich Cuban music. That's what I still do today. I have a tremendous respect for the genre of jazz."

9/5/12 News & Information Service 24/7

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POOR ECONOMIC NEWS. Bad Timing for Obama/Democrats.
Disappointing figures on US manufacturing growth make it highly unlikely that the jobless rate will fall before November’s presidential election. Meanwhile Democrats seek to reinforce coalition by juggling the demands of a diverse group contains dangers for Barack Obama, as policies tailored for members may chip away at support elsewhere

EYES ON EUROPEAN UNION ACTIONS. Draghi Bond + More.

High School Goes Big, and Stays Home

A high school, in the suburb of Dallas, Texas, has taken the popular saying, “Everything’s Bigger in Texas”, to a whole new level. Allen High School recently spent $60 million dollars on a brand new football stadium for its high school team.
As if a new 18,000 seat capacity is not enough, the stadium features a 75 x 45 foot HD video scoreboard, as well as a weight room and sunken-bowl design. The stadium matches up to several college stadiums, yet falls to two Texas high school stadiums as 3rd largest football stadium in the state.

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ASYLUM FOR 100,000 SYRIANS

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As heavy fighting continues throughout Syria, the United Nations refugee agency today reported that the number of those fleeing to neighboring countries rose to over 100,000 in August – the highest monthly total to date.

According to the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), 103,416 people sought asylum in countries neighboring Syria in that month, bringing the total number of Syrian refugees registered or awaiting registration as of 2 September to 235,368 – mainly in Lebanon, Turkey, Jordan and Iraq.

FALL CITY ISLAND ARTS FAIR

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FREE Bronx Seaside Trolley on Friday September 7th from 5:30pm to 9:30pm, leaving hourly on the half hour, from Pelham Bay Station and going to The Bartow Pell Mansion Museum then on to City Island for an evening of Art, Music and Fine Dining. Take advantage of special offers when you show your Trolley Card at participating establishments.

Only available from the driver on the Trolley.

Events & Promotions

Bartow Pell Mansion Museum

895 Shore Rd. 718-885-1461

5:30pm - 8:30pm

Singer/songwriters Hannah & Maggie.

NYC's LARGEST PARK

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Pelham Bay Park will be featured on PBS, Treasures of New York: City Parks.

"The show takes a look at the planning and design of five iconic parks in New York City. From Central Park in Manhattan, to Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens, to Prospect Park in Brooklyn, to the Greenbelt in Staten Island and Pelham Bay Park in the Bronx, Treasures shares each park’s rarely-told and unique history, with insights from leading members of the Parks Conservancies and beyond."

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