THE LATINO VOTE

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Whether you are covering national politics or local schools in the U.S, chances are that at some point you will be writing about Latino communities. With elections looming in November, media outlets have cast differing views on the importance of this population at the ballot box. Join a discussion with experts who will help inform your reporting on this complex voting block and the issues that most affect it.

* Angelo Falcon, president of the National Institute for Latino Policy
* Rodolfo O. de la Garza, Professor of Political Science, Columbia University

Bronx Council on The Arts

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Free Short Poetry Writing Workshop w/ Anna Purves 4/20/12 6PM - 8PM

Free Short Poetry Writing Workshop is one of a series of free workshops for aspiring writers at Barnes & Noble Bay Plaza. The Bronx...

Bronx Writers Center
The Big Read in the Bronx Reading Group

Do you love a good story about courage, love and country? Come together to read a great book and explore the culture, the lives and the...

Bronx Writers Center
The Bronx Reads "In the Time of the Butterflies" 4/25/12 6PM - 7:30PM

Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum

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Exhibition Talk: Mark Morrison

The History and Evolution of Garden Tools

Tonight! Tuesday, April 17
7:30 p.m.

Don't miss our first exhibition-related talk by landscape architect Mark Morrison,
whose collection is now on view at BPMM.

In a dynamic presentation on the History and Evolution of Garden Tools, Mark discusses
the transition from custom-made to mass-produced, and the impact this has had on
our environment.

After the talk, view the exhibition, meet Mark, and join us in the Orangerie for
wine and cheese.

GLOBAL ECONOMIC OUTLOOK IMPROVING

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The prospects for the global economy are slowly improving, but growth is expected to be weak, especially in Europe, according to a United Nations-backed report released today.

The 2012 World Economic Outlook, published by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), added that unemployment in many advanced economies will stay high.

“Although action by policymakers in Europe and elsewhere has helped to reduce vulnerabilities, risks of a renewed upsurge of the crisis in Europe continue to loom large, along with geopolitical uncertainties affecting the oil market,” stated the Fund.

4/18/12 News & Information Service 24/7

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SETBACK IN AFGHANISTAN. Questionable Photos Released

FEDERAL INVESTIGATION WIDENS. 21 US Agents

OBAMA vs ROMNEY. Fairly Even Political Support

54 NEW SCHOOLS. Opening Fall in New York City

NEW YORK: $2.3 MILLION. Political Donations

CITY ISLAND YACHT CLUB

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Annual Spring Seminar Series:
Richard Du Moulin on Distance Racing Safely – Wednesday, April 18th at 7:30 PM

Kerry Klingler on Rig Tuning for Speed – Wednesday, April 25th at 7:30 PM

Our Spring Seminar Series features a number of local and international icons of the sport. Each speaker combines great expertise with an ability to impart their knowledge in a clear and entertaining style. Complete schedule and details here.

MEN COMMUNICATION MISTAKES

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If you've ever wondered about the best way to write an email to a woman you met, you're not alone. The key to writing a great email is to be confident and engaging, but there are three major pitfalls that even successful daters often forget to avoid. Men should know the best way to write a text or email to a woman. Here are some mistakes to stay clear away.

Do not ask a woman, “May I have your number?”

NYBG APP

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The New York Botanical Garden is launching NYBG IN BLOOM, a free, customized iPhone application that will add an interactive aspect to the visitor experience. The application is a fun and engaging tool that will enable visitors through their own mobile, Internet-ready iPhone and iPod Touch devices to explore and discover nature during their time at the Botanical Garden. The app, which allows users to customize their visits to America’s premier urban garden, will be available through the iTunes Store free of charge in early May. NYBG IN BLOOM is made possible in part by Deutsche Bank.

UN OBSERVERS ARRIVE IN SYRIA

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The first group of six United Nations unarmed monitors tasked by the Security Council to report on the implementation of a full cessation of armed violence in Syria has arrived in the capital, Damascus to begin their work.

“The monitors’ early tasks include liaising with Syrian Government authorities and security forces as well as the opposition to ensure that all sides understand the role and work of the team,” UN deputy spokesperson Eduardo del Buey told reporters in New York.

RED FLAG WARNINGS

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The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for areas north and west of NYC. This Red Flag Warning means a combination of dry brush and gusty wind conditions support fire danger.

Please, exercise extra caution when using outdoor gas and charcoal grills. In addition, smokers should never carelessly discard cigarettes. Immediately report a brush fire to 911.

For more information, visit http://www.erh.noaa.gov/er/okx/

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