RINGS OF FIRE

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The upcoming solar eclipse this coming weekend should be visible from here in North America and all the way towards places in Asia.

Astronomers says the very best views of this "ring of fire", which happens to be the first solar eclipse since 1994, will be during the late hours of Sunday afternoon and evening in the Western U.S. and around dawn on Monday in several parts of China, ROC-Taiwan and in Japan.

http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/eclipse.html

5/9/12 News & Information Service 24/7

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US CENSUS:MINORITY BIRTHS. Surpass Whites First Time.

OBAMA ASKS NATO. Help With $4 Billion Afghan Yearly Bill.

MD's DITCHING PAPER PRESCRIPTION. Electronic Are Safer.

JOHN EDWARDS CORRUPTION TRIAL. Closing Arguments.

SOLAR ECLIPSE. Visible From Texas to Taiwan.

Composers, Authors, and Publishers

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US Rep. Joe Crowley (D-Queens, the Bronx) says he had the honor of introducing Queens native and renowned singer-songwriter Melanie Safka before her performance at the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers annual “We Write the Songs” event. Melanie Safka grew up in the Astoria section of Queens and attended New York’s American Academy of Dramatic Arts.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w82GxwV_7YU

FOOD FOR THOUGHT - WORDS OF WISDOM

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The following radio commentary was first broadcast by legendary American Radio Commentator.
Paul Harvey on ABC April 3, 1965:
Paul Harvey was born in Tulsa and died in Phoenix.
(September 4, 1918 – February 28, 2009)

HS ADMISSIONS REFORM

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Reports Shows That the DOE has Failed to Provide Adequate Opportunities to Bronx Students;

Calls for Increased Opportunities for Bronx and City Students on SHS, G&T

GRUPO NICHE

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Lehman Performing Arts Center: Grupo Niche -This Saturday!

Grupo Niche is the most popular salsa group from Colombia. Led by songwriter Jairo Varela, they are still going strong and continue to tour the world to bring their hot and powerful Colombian Salsa sound to international audiences.

From their signature song "Cali Pachanguero," to the numerous hits from the Etnia album and a repertory of ten gold and five platinum records, the group continues to maintain its festive and celebrated rhythms.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D22MZxGvH8Q

5/16/12 News & Information Service 24/7

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ROMNEY WINS IN NEBRASKA, OREGON. Ads:$25 Million.

US NUCLEAR REGULATORS READINESS. Less Exercises.

MLADIC ON TRIAL FOR WAR CRIMES. Hague Tribunal.

ZIMMERMAN REPORT. Broken Nose and Black Eyes.

EDWARDS DEFENSE. Case Winding Down.

City Island Tours

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City Island Images is proud to announce walking tours of City Island and surrounding areas.

Our small tour groups will meet @ the last stop on the #6 SUBWAY, Pelham Bay Station. We will then take the #29 Bus to City Island, where we will begin our journey. Depending on the tour and dates, our stops will include Pelham Cemetery, City Island Historical Society/Museum, The Old Schoolhouse, PS 175, Yacht Clubs, Restaurants, Galleries, Shoppes, Orchard Beach, Pelham Bay Park, Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum. We will finish at the end of City Island Avenue and return to Pelham Bay Station #6 SUBWAY.

How Are Young Artists Making It?

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How Are Young Artists Making It? Seats are still available for this May 16th Town Hall Meeting!
A Great Networking Opportunity
for Young Artists to Ask your Questions and Established Artists to Share your Experience.

The Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) and Cultural Strategies Initiative (CSI) and invite you to an artist Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, May 16th, from 6:00-8:00pm, at Pregones Theater to discuss How Are Young Artists Making It? What’s Next? And Who’s Bringing It?