CITY ISLAND - FOGGY BOTTOM

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On this first day of spring it was so foggy on City Island this morning that people standing on the corner of Fordham street and City Island avenue waved down the bus, only to have it pass them by.
It's not that the bus driver could not see me, but the bus had a driver in training and was not taking any passengers. No worries, about ten minutes later the 29 Bus came along and stopped as they do normally. Everything is much harder to see during fog.

Bilinguals Are Smarter and Multilinguals Smartest

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Those who are fortunate enough to speak two languages, rather than just one have obvious practical benefits in an increasingly globalized world. But now scientists point out that the advantages of bilingualism are even better than being able to speak with a wider range of individuals. Their research indicates that being bilingual makes you smarter. It can have a profound effect on the brain, improving skills not related to language and even shielding against dementia as these people get older.

Headlines 3/20/12

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IRAQ BOMB ATTACKS. At Least 44 Killed 190 Wounded.

GOP PRIMARY. Illinois Vote Political Test For Romney.

JUSTICE INVESTIGATES. Florida Teenager Killed.

DENVER PAYTON'S PLACE? Tebowmania?

SPRING IS HERE. Goodbye Winter.

FREE WILL - NOT SO MUCH

Free will has long been a fraught concept among philosophers and theologians. Now neuroscience is entering the fray.

For centuries, the idea that we are the authors of our own actions, beliefs, and desires has remained central to our sense of self. We choose whom to love, what thoughts to think, which impulses to resist. Or do we?

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Center For Communication - CENCOM.ORG

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Sports Media: Know the Score!

WHEN: Tuesday, March 20, 6:30 to 8:00 pm

WHERE: The New School, Theresa Lang Student Center, 2nd Floor, 55 West 13th Street (b'twn. 5th and 6th Aves)

RSVP: www.cencom.org, info@cencom.org, (212) 686-5005

Sports media is bigger than ever as new digital outlets emerge to compete with the wide and growing array of TV and radio networks. If you have a passion for sports, excellent writing skills, and are a team player, our panel of sports media all-stars can help you create a game plan for winning the job you want.

WORLD PRESS PHOTO CONTEST

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Salt Institute for Documentary Studies multimedia instructor and photo alum Maisie Crow has won 2nd place in the multimedia category of this year's World Press Photo contest, for her piece Half Lives: The Chernobyl Workers Now.

Salt radio alum Jesse Dukes was the associate producer of the piece. Congratulations Maisie! In a few weeks she'll be off to Amsterdam to receive her award. Take a look:

http://www.worldpressphoto.org/video/half-lives-chernobyl-workers-now?g…

SPACE FOR MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY

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April is upon us and we are a breath away from spring. Although this winter was kind, it will be lovely to feel the warmth of the sun and watch the trees sprout new leaves, hear the birds and watch our neighborhood comes out to enjoys City Island as it comes alive.

City Island Images suggests a space be made available for teens, so they have their own area to interact and enjoy themselves during the upcoming summer vacation.

Friends of Pelham Bay Park

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Friends of Pelham Bay Park will hold an annual fundraiser this week at 6PM on 3/22 at the Pelham/Split Rock Golf Course Club House. Did you know that there's a small pond in the corner of the Playground for All Children? Help us build a pond viewing platform that is accessible for all children.

With your support, they will purchase a play piece and create an exercise loop that connects the pond, the playground, the gazebo and the Sensory Garden to provide a nature experience that all kids can enjoy.

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