CINCO DE MAYO

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This day commemorates the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War 1861-1867. Did you ever wonder why May 5th is celebrated in the U.S. and Mexico?

A relatively minor holiday in Mexico, but in US where there's always a reason to spend that mighty dollar, this non holiday has evolved into a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage.

Cinco de Mayo traditions include parades, mariachi music performances and street festivals in cities and towns across Mexico and the United States.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NELLIE BLY

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Where are all the reporters who defend the poor and condemned the corrupt? Who helped launch a new kind of investigative journalism? It was a woman and she would have celebrated her 151 birthday today.

OBAMA IN THE BRONX

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US President Barack Obama has a couple of NYC Stops today. One includes Lehman College in The Bronx. His live comments are expected begin after 2:30P

President Obama Speaks at an Event at Lehman College Launching the My Brother’s Keeper Alliance

https://www.whitehouse.gov/…/president-obama-speaks-event-l…’s-keeper-alliance http://www.lehman.cuny.edu/

NEWS QUICKIE

TEXAS CARTOON CONTEST SHOOT OUT SHOWDOWN
Two gunmen killed and police bomb squad searches their vehicle as a safety precaution.

NEPAL NEEDS GLOBAL ASSISTANCE
More than 7 thousand are dead and Nepal needs immediate help from the international community.

CURFEW LIFTED IN BALTIMORE
There are no confrontations between protesters and police as there had been on previous nights.

GOP LONG-SHOTS
Carly Fiorina, Ben Carson and Mike Huckabee are expected to launch their runs for US President.

MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU*STAR WARS DAY

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FREEDOM OF THE PRESS

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Society will always need a free press. Investigative journalism must continue to be relevant. We need reporting that polices our institutions and uncovers truths. But important findings should not arrive in the form of short reports. Documentaries, long journal articles and in-depth reports are increasingly important.

www.doseofnews.com * DOSE OF NEWS * www.doseofnews.com * DOSE OF NEWS * www.doseofnews.com

COMFORT AND JOY

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Two and a half year old sister protected by four year old brother in Nepal. Forget The Fight of The Century. This could become one of the most divine photos of the century.

It is obvious why this is a favorite image. We found this online, with nearly 100 thousand likes and shares. An elder brother gives consolation to his younger sister by bringing immediate satisfaction, with freedom from fear and anxiety.

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FIVE BORO BIKE TOUR

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Multiple NYC street closures will be in effect citywide on Sunday, May 3, 2015 from 2:00 AM to 6:00 PM, in support of the 2015 TD Five Boro Bike Tour, including a full closure of the lower level of the Staten Island bound Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. The upper level of the Verrazano Bridge will remain open in both directions throughout the event.

PC * POSITIVE AND CONSTRUCTIVE

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Positive and Constructive News and Views: Everywhere we look, it is not difficult to find bad and depressing news, Therefore CIMAGES is proud to introduce: PC * POSITIVE AND CONSTRUCTIVE

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NICKEL RIDES

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Freddie Gray, a 25-year-old black man died after suffering a spine injury during police custody. There apparently have been no clear reason for his arrest, and still no specific answers about what exactly happened to him.

Yesterday State Attorney Marilyn Mosby charged six cops with crimes including second-degree murder, manslaughter and assault. No only could Gray have been taken for an unnecessary rough ride, but "No crime had been committed by Mr. Gray," she added these officers "illegally arrested Mr. Gray."

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