ASSORTED INTERESTING EVENTS
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Event: Apply: Journalism & Women Symposium 2013 CAMP Fellowship
When: June 1, 2013 (deadline)
Where: Essex, VT
GLOBAL POPULATION EXPLOSION
U.S. Population?
Components of Population Change
One birth every 8 seconds
One death every 12 seconds
One international migrant every 44 seconds
Net gain of one person every 15 seconds
World Population?
View at your own risk!
WE DONT NEED NO EDUCATION?
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Is it any wonder why US educational system is at an all time low?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvPpAPIIZyo
Check out the profession of your state's highest-paid public employee!
BRONX FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS 2013
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The Bronx Festival of the Arts is bringing together all the arts at one
gala event. All the visual arts plus music, dance and poetry will be
represented. We are proud to be showcasing Bronx artists from all
backgrounds in order to demonstrate the remarkable rich talent and
diversity our great borough has to offer.
The welcome visitors from throughout the New York area and beyond to experience the culture that is ever growing and thriving just north of Manhattan.
The Festival takes place May 31st - June 2nd 2013 and is to be held at
SALUTING OUR TROOPS
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We need to show more sympathy for these people.
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They travel miles in the heat.
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They risk their lives crossing a border.
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They don't get paid enough wages.
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They do jobs that others won't do or are afraid to do.
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Live in crowded conditions among a people who speak other languages.
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They rarely see their families, and face adversity all day every day.
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We're paying tribute to US troops and veterans!
CITY ISLAND MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
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City Islanders have always enjoyed the great parades and this year was no exception, as thousands of Clam Diggers, Mussel Suckers and visitors celebrated by either attending, or watching it here online: City Island Images
The 92nd annual Memorial Day Parade at City Island, not only featured US veterans, but a marching band, politicians, as well as senior and junior citizens.
Turning A Year Older: Happy Birthday, Mr. Terner
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Ron Terner attended DeWitt Clinton, H.S. Lehman College, Germaine School for Photography and has been practicing his trade on City Island for over 35 years.
Master photographer Ron Terner is one of the greatest practitioners of the camera we know.
88 AND STILL LOOKING GREAT
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Hanging out with Jackie Kyle Kall is always a good time, but having drinks with her on her 88th birthday is sure to define City Island fine.
The 88 year old breaks every mold, including never ask a lady her age. She is happy to share her young age and never passes up an opportunity for a good old fashioned celebration.
CITY ISLAND MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
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There are a few ways around City Island to enjoy the annual Memorial Day Parade, as we take time out to remember the men and women who have proudly served our country.
The best way is to walk, or stand along City Island Avenue and enjoy this colorful parade tradition. Another is to watch in online www.cimages.me and this year, Mr. and Mrs. Sparks are inviting City Islanders to their lawn barbeque, across the street from the cemetery.
NYC BEACHES OPEN
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NYC Mayor Bloomberg has announced that all 14 miles of the city's beaches in Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and the Bronx are now open for summer fun.
NYC has spent more than $270 million to restore these beaches, with $386 million budgeted for future work to fix damaged boardwalks and increase shoreline protection.
New York City beaches include Coney Island, Brighton and Manhattan Beaches in Brooklyn; Rockaway Beach in Queens; Orchard Beach in the Bronx; and Midland, Wolfe's Pond, Cedar Grove and South Beaches in Staten Island.