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NYBG Celebrates Roses

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Visit NYBG to see the early burst of color in the award-winning, sustainable Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden. The mild weather has prompted roses to bloom about a month earlier than in previous years. Peak bloom is expected just in time for Mother’s Day Weekend. A full complement of rose-themed public education programs kicks off this weekend, including daily tours, a special full-day lecture series, Home Gardening Demonstrations, and Adult Education classes, all providing opportunities to appreciate and learn more about the rose, an iconic flower whose beauty continues to fascinate.

KEEP NYC GREEN

NYC's Green Book has been keeping New Yorkers informed concerning agencies, offices, boards, and commissions that keep this city running. This year, there is a published one of a kind on line and truly "green" Green Book-a searchable, up-to-date NYC directory in digital form.

CLOONEY LOONEY TUNES

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President Obama took several jabs at Mitt Romney during George Clooney's California fundraiser last night. Obama wasted no time casting his historic support for same-sex marriage. He is defining it as a political issue, embracing the Hollywood elite members and saying that it shows how the Democrats vision of the country differs from Republicans.

CLEAN-UP TIME

It's Lagoon Clean-up time once again. Friends of Pelham Bay Park have organized this event in conjunction with the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) takes places this Saturday, May 11th.

Landlubbers will meet at the Bartow-Pell Mansion located at 895 Shore Road at 9:30 am to remove shoreline debris.

Rowers will meet at 9:00 am at the Orchard Beach kayak launch by the northwest (far left) side of the parking lot to haul debris across the water. Rangers will be on hand to teach basic skills. Launch time is 9:30 am.

FINEST PHOTOJOURNALIST

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HORST FAAS DEAD: LEGENDARY AP PHOTOJOURNALIST

This one of a kind photographer and journalist, was best known for his amazing, searing and sometimes startling images from the war in Vietnam. Fass carved out new standards for covering war with a camera, proving that
a picture is indeed worth one thousand words.

He served as chief of AP photo operations in Saigon for a decade beginning in 1962, Horst Faas didn't just cover the news but he also recruited and trained new talent from among foreign and Vietnamese freelancers.

5/11/12 News & Information Service 24/7

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CAMP PAINS MOVES.Obama and Romney Hit The Trails.

JP MORGAN/CHASE OOPS. Bets Badly On Derivatives.

EDWARDS' DEFENSE. Seeks Dropped Charges.

HIV DRUG. Approved By FDA Panel.

FAAS DEAD. AP Photojournalist.

Where's That UN Peace Plan?

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the United Nations Security Council have strongly condemned deadly bomb attacks in Damascus today, and called for an end to the ongoing violence in the Middle Eastern country.

“The Secretary-General reiterates his urgent call on all sides fully to comply with their obligations to cease armed violence in all its forms, and to protect civilians, as well as to distance themselves from indiscriminate bombings and other terrorist acts,” Mr. Ban’s spokesperson said in information provided to the media.

ISLAND CURRENT

SUPER PORGY FISHING
Author: Capt. Chris (captchris@islandcurrent.com)
We had the ISLAND CURRENT III, ISLAND CURRENT IV, & ISLAND CURRENT II on the porgy grounds. All the Captains were very please with both the SIZE & NUMBERS of this excellent spring run of Western Sound.

Night fishing has been picky; however, the size of the bass have been quality in the 20 to 30 pound class.

SAILING DAILY at 8 AM PORGY EXPRESS and Night fishing every night for Striped Bass at 6:30 PM. To purchase tickets please call ZERVE at 212.209.3370 or book online at www.islandcurrent.com.

BRONX CENTERIANS

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They are very special because they're much older older and wiser than most. Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. today hosted The Bronx annual Centenarian Celebration as a part of Bronx Week 2012.

This event celebrates the lives of senior Bronxites who have lived to see an entire century. Borough President Diaz presented citations to the borough’s wisest for holding the secrets to a long life.

SUMMER FITNESS PROGRAM

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You may be talking to friends on the telephone about vacation plans, or online searching for great summer getaway deals, exciting outdoor activities, and sunny beaches. But are you prepared for shorts, swimsuits, and summer fun? If you're not as fit and healthy as you would like to be, you can breathe easy. It's not too late to get in shape for the summer months — and these reports from Harvard Medical School can show you how.