WORLD YOUTH DAY

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It has been billed as The Catholic Woodstock and it is taking place in Brazil.

No, this is not the flying pontiff, although the winds were strong and wet near this Copacabana beach, it did not keep the large crowds from welcoming this Latin American Pope.

Pope Francis is visiting his home continent for the first time as pontiff for a seven-day visit meant to fan the fervor of the faithful around the globe.

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HOOSIER TRAGEDY

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Three are dead and several critically injured following an Indiana bus returning from a church summer camp overturned in Indianapolis.

A total of thirty-seven passengers were on the bus when it overturned, entrapping five people. Indianapolis Fire Department said nine teenage patients were sent to Indiana University Methodist Hospital.

NYC MAYORAL CANDIDATES

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Why aren't these individuals smiling and which one of these politicians has gained your trust?

Is this mayors race a battle of wealthy candidates, famous celebrities, or is it a political zoo, a civic carnival, or an honest to goodness important election?

GOOD POSTURE MATTERS

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My parents constantly said, stand up straight. Timeless advice we’ve all probably heard at one time or another and it’s still worth heeding.

Good posture is important to balance. By standing up straight, you center your weight over your feet. Good posture also helps you maintain correct form while exercising, which results in fewer injuries and greater gains.

EGYPT: 100 killed and 1,000 injured

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Hundreds of thousands turned out across Egypt for pro-army demonstrations but clashed with counter protests causing chaos.

As a result, at least 100 have died in clashes as supporters of ousted President Mohammed Morsi who also also lined the streets. Morsi has been formally accused of conspiring with Palestinian group Hamas and of murdering officers.

The violence occurred hours after Morsi supporters and opponents attended mass rival rallies across Egypt.

FAITH AND POLITICS

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The Faith & Politics Institute’s Becoming America Congressional Delegation to Visit Jackson Heights, Queens, One of New York City’s Most Diverse Neighborhoods

Congressional Delegation to Meet with Local Faith Leaders, Immigrant Groups: House Majority Leader Eric Cantor to Share Family’s Immigrant Journey

PRINT IS ON LIFE SUPPORT

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Following two thousand years of spreading news, information, wisdom and knowledge around the world through newspapers, magazines, pamphlets, books and other textual materials, these methods have succumbed it's long hard fight disappointing loyal readers who had benefited from the dissemination of ideas made possible by print.

This influential means of communication began in China during the third century and it gained a reputation as an innovative means of both recording ideas and transmitting them throughout the world.

Shame on You: WEINERS

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These two Weiners' expiration dates have passed and now appear to be ready to serve phoney baloney to anyone who will buy into it.

Watching them is like viewing an old Jerry Springer rerun. These two are trying to claw their way into public office.

New York City voters will never elect this guy to be their pubic servant... Imagine him texting, while working as Mayor?

These two take the "fun" out of the term dysfunctional couple. He does not have a real job and he is asking NYC voters to trust him with the keys to City Hall. What is he thinking?

MULTICULTURAL MARKETING

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Calendar of Recommended Multicultural/Diversity Conferences /Events Through Dec - Hispanic Retail 360, ADCOLOR®, DiversityInc, DTC

National Association of Black Journalists Annual Convention & Career Fair, July 31- August 4, 2013 Orlando, FL

HE WAS BORN MP GAY

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The Prince of Soul was born Marvin Pentz Gay Jr. in Washington, D.C. on April 2, 1939. He was raised under the strict control of his dad, Reverend Marvin Gay Sr., the minister at a local church.

He added an e to his name and became Marvin Gaye, Motown's superstar soul singer and songwriter during the 1960s and 1970s.

On April 1, 1984, Marvin Gay Sr. shot and killed his son one day short of his birthday during a fight. His father says he acted in self-defense but was convicted of involuntary manslaughter.