CLASH OF THE TITANS

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With a new cold war type handshake, Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Barack Obama started their first formal meeting in a couple of years, a no holes barred discussion about deep differences over the chaos in Syria.

These two leaders met after they outlined their contrasting visions for Syria's future in dueling speeches at the United Nations General Assembly. Obama urged a political transition to replace embattled Syrian President Bashar Assad, while Putin warned it would be a mistake to abandon the current government.

THE FRANCIS EFFECT

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According to many actions, it is real cool to be a Catholic these days. Some say Pope Francis has had a profound impact on Americans and most would agree it was a special sight to see.

The Pontiff closed his historic visit to the America, where he drew big and enthusiastic crowds wherever he went... Cuba, Washington DC, New York and Philadelphia.

Pope Francis wraps up joyful US visit with big open-air Mass http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/3d281c11a96b4ad082fe88aa0db04305/Articl…

PUBLIC LIBRARY

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It is probably safe to assume that as an avid reader, we are guessing that you are a supporter of public libraries, and you believe books are something very special for the future of our global society.

Even so, it's a mistake to think all readers are also book-lovers that feel the same way and are created equal. Some of us came to reading later in life, and others were gulping down books as soon as we could piece together sentences.

BITES OF BYTES

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Getting our audience to bite on the units measuring the size of information on a computer, or other electronic devices increases the effect of our pitches across platforms and requires us to be mindful of several things, lest it end up deleted, ignored, or in the garbage.

In the social media age, making sure we don’t waste time is only half the battle. That’s because we have to think about how that person can share the message with his or her network and, in the process, enhance the value of the message.

MOON FESTIVAL

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The Mid-Autumn Festival is held on the 15th day of the eighth month of the Chinese calendar, which is in September or early October in the Gregorian calendar.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is the second most important festival to Chinese people after the Spring Festival. Every year, when the festival comes, Chinese go home from every corner of the country and the world for family reunions.

THE WAR REPORTER

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Award-winning NBC News special correspondent Fletcher (Jacob's Oath, 2013, etc.) returns with an action-packed thriller where love and honor save the day. American journalist Tom Layne may have trained for combat and learned how to stay alive in practice drills, but real-life capture was never on his agenda. While covering the wars in Bosnia and Serbia, Layne is captured and, after his release, falls prey to post-traumatic stress disorder.

GLOBAL CITIZEN FESTIVAL

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The fourth Annual Global Citizen Festival from Central Park, NYC. Organized by Chris Martin of Coldplay, this event includes Beyonce, Pearl Jam, Coldplay and Ed Sheeran.

The live stream on MSNBC, a partner of Global Citizen, will also broadcast the festival live.

2015 Global Citizen Festival Live Sept. 26 - UN-LEASHED By T-Mobile (Off... https://youtu.be/YAPukIWbYU0 via @YouTube

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POPE FRANCIS 2015 TOUR

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The Holy Father has left The Big Apple. The Pope toured Habana, Cuba, as well as Washington, DC, New York City and finally Philly today and tomorrow, where The Pontiff when he wraps up his whirlwind American tour replete with with peace and spirituality. He addressed US Politicians, world leaders, but it is obvious that his preferred flock are those, who are marginalized, the poor and the under-served.

And for those political pundits who criticize The Pope, who is asking us all to care for each other and to do unto others, CITY IMAGES says, its high time to get with the program.

BYE BYE BOEHNER

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US House Speaker John Boehner says he's resigning from the third most powerful position in government and leaving Congress. Why? Does he have a new mission? is he sick of the bull? was he was pushed out by the right-wing arm of GOP, who are prepared to shut down the government next week??? VIDEO: Boehner on decision to resign: 'prolonged leadership turmoil would do irreparable harm to the institution': http://apne.ws/1NRM4Bo

Boehner: Resigning For The Good Of The House

UN POPE

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The Pope takes over The United Nations today, Pope Francis formally addresses the United Nations General Assembly in New York City. The assembly is celebrating its 70th anniversary, the attendance and address of Pope Francis are guaranteed to make it a special one.