FACEBOOK LOSES FACE

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A Facebook experiment on emotions has upset users. Big blue has come under fire after a published study for which the social network manipulated content seen by more than 600,000 people.

Facebook Losing 'Millions Of Users Per Month'? Not Quite True, Says Social Media Analytics Firm http://huff.to/18gTzdh via @HuffPostTech

Facebook's Experiment On Emotions Sounds Creepier Than It Was http://onforb.es/V2TI4z via @forbes

Why Facebook is toying with your emotions http://news.yahoo.com/why-facebook-toying-emotions-161235769.html?soc_s…

SUPREME DECISIONS

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These are two of the most awaited decisions the Court has made this session, whether a Constitutional right can be restricted, and why should some one have to pay a 3rd party to work in a particular job.

The Supreme Court is poised to deliver its verdict in a case that weighs the religious rights of employers and the right of women to the birth control of their choice.

The high court decisions involve birth control coverage under Obamacare and fees paid to labor unions representing government employees by workers who object to being affiliated with a union.

Violent, Deadly New York City

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It is New York City mayhem as Gotham has seen a bloody weekend and out of control violence that does not discriminate and sweeps across all five boroughs. Furthermore, these last couple of weekends have left dozens shot, stabbed or, beaten by attackers throughout NYC.

BLESSING OF THE FLEET

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The weather appeared as if it was heaven sent for City Island's Blessing of The Fleet. This annual event was successfully organized by members of The Power Squadron.

City Islanders joined members of the American Legion, who saluted for 77 vessels, including, sail boats, yachts and kayaks, while clergy for the local houses of worship offered their blessings. St. Mary's Star of The Sea's Father Agustus blessed the vessel Geometry as it's occupants on board were seen simultaneously making the sign of the cross. Ironically, this could be the last year this Catholic church remains open on the Island.

NEW MTA BUS ROUTES

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MTA has routinely slashed service on dozens of bus routes to close a budget gap over the years, but some routes are being resurrected today.

In addition to bringing back some routes -- like the B37 -- service is being extended or changed for others. See the list below, and read more about it at the MTA's website.
http://www.mta.info/

B8, B37, B70
As part of the 2013 Service Investments, both new and improved service will be implemented along three routes serving customers in Brooklyn.

FIFA WORLD CUP

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Only sixteen teams remain in World Cup Games... Can you name them in alphabetical order?

Every goal, each block and everything matters now even more. Dive into all the action.

Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Uruguay
Netherlands
Mexico
Costa Rica
Greece
France
Nigeria
Germany
Algeria
Argentina
Switzerland
Belgium
USA

2014 NYC Pride March

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Gay pride comes alive with a parade and festival that brings this community's heritage to the forefront of public attention. As the three-year anniversary of marriage equality approaches in New York State, there's even more reason for locals to celebrate. Thus the theme for this year's Parade: "We have won when we're one."

The March

DOSE OF NEWS

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Dose of News is a centralized one stop news and information content website offering multiple links to a massive amount and wider range of current events about arts, sciences, investigative journalism, breaking news, features, health, politics, lifestyle and finance.

These news stories are selected from an eclectic assortment of articles researched, written, reported, and crafted by some of the best and and most experienced professionals in the news business, gathered from all over the world and presented in English.

www.doseofnews.com

WORDS OF WISDOM

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The sooner you do something, the more of your life you get to spend with that thing done even though it takes less effort than it will later. The ultimate sure-thing investment.

Never regret working out. We can’t count the number of times we’ve negotiated to work out the next day instead of today because we're worried it will be a “bad workout.”

GIRL POWER

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Young girls must continue to have stronger feelings of self-worth and to believe more and more that they are valuable, full-rounded people who can resist the relentless cultural messaging about how just being pretty and a good mother is the only thing a woman is good for...

GIRL POWER WILL MAKE IT A BETTER WORLD http://www.slate.com/blogs/xx_factor/2014/06/26/_inspire_her_mind_veriz…