Leap Day

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Today is February 29 and it only comes aroind every four years. What's the point of this extra day? To realign our clocks and calendars with the universe.

Earth's orbit around the sun. In Ireland, Feb. 29 is Bachelor's Day, a day when women propose to men. And just as with every other day of the year, babies are born on Feb. 29.

If you're a leaping baby... Happy birthday. Astrologers say you have unusual talents, with an unusual birthday. Here are some things you probably didn't know about Leap Day.

SEXUAL TRAUMA SCAR

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Sexual aggression can disrupt processes related to learning as females emerge from puberty into young adulthood. To model these experiences in laboratory studies, we developed SCAR, which stands for Sexual Con specific Aggressive Response. During puberty, a rodent female is paired daily for 30-min with a sexually-experienced adult male.

3000 Year Old Curse?

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Sea-level rise is Fastest in 3,000 Years, according to academic researchers.

Global sea level rose faster in the 20th century than in any of the 27 previous centuries, according to a Rutgers University-led study.

The study, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, used a new statistical approach developed over the last two and a half years by Dr. RE Kopp, and his postdoctoral associates at Harvard University.

http://geology.rutgers.edu/images/Babila_et_al._2016_Geology.pdf

http://www.bobkopp.net/160222-pnas-commonera/

And the winner is... TRUTH

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Yes, seriously and honestly. The fact is that women are not treated the same as men and Hollywood has a long history of treating people of color differently.

The OSCAR statuette, which is plated in 24-karat gold, and 13.5 " high and 8.5 lbs heavy is about to get a reality check.

The true story of OSCAR has to be recognized sooner or later. Hollywood must emphasize the truth once and for all.

​Reel life: When movies are "based on a true story" http://www.cbsnews.com/news/reel-life-when-movies-are-based-on-a-true-s…

Clinton, Trump: Truthday Support?

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All candidates are entering Super Tuesday with momentum, but questions continue being asked of the leading candidates about finances, and questionable practices.

Hillary reclaimed her standing as the front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination with her victory over Bernie Sanders that doubles as a strong send off toward Super Tuesday.

The Donald has yet to release his most recent tax returns, has a class-action fraud lawsuit pending against Trump University, but received endorsements from heavyweights like NJ Governor Chris Christie and KKK toppers.

Trump Tactics

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The Donald's third grade tactics may be popular with some bullies and with the under-educated, but apparently not with the rest of US. The emperor has no clothes, always repeats himself, saying very little of substance and with virtually no concrete platform to stand on. Apparently when dealing with the under-educated, less is best?

FIFA Foe

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FIFA is the governing body of international soccer, and the group is voting for a new president Friday in Zurich.

Five finalists are vying to succeed Sepp Blatter, who led FIFA from 1998 until he was banned for financial wrongdoing.

FIFA friends considered to be front-runners are Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim al-Khalifa, president of the Asian Football Confederation, and Gianni Infantino, the General Secretary of UEFA, the administrative body of soccer in Europe.

The FIFA governing body will also vote on reforms designed to root out bribery and corruption.

CITY ISLAND EMERGENCY

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A huge chunk of our condo building located at 190 Fordham Street fell from a balcony into our patio last night. A total of five FDNY trucks responding.

Part of building facade collapses in City Island @News12BX http://bronx.news12.com/news/part-of-building-facade-collapses-in-city-…

Part of a building in City Island collapsed Wednesday night. A balcony dropped at 190 Fordham Street from our building. We initially didn't know what was going on as a cement wall of the building fell to the ground and into our patio.

Marist Mission

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MARIST BROTHERS are a Catholic congregation of religious men with a mission of Christian education for young people, especially the most neglected. They share a vocation living simple lives in communities that serve others.

The Marist Brothers work all over the world. Every day more than 3,000 Marist Brothers improve the lives of thousands through spirituality and education in 79 countries.

North America:
Canada, Mexico, United States
Central America:
Costa Rica, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico
South America:

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