Headlines 3/14/12

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SANTORUM SWEEPS SOUTH. Rick vs. Mitt.

100 YEAR FLOODS. Orleans & NYC Coastal Dangers.

MORE LARGE JAPAN QUAKES. No Reported Damages.

RUTGERS WEBCAM SPYING TRIAL. Jury Deliberations.

BOSTON BLACK OUT. Transponder Explosion Causes Chaos.

UN-ARAB LEAGUE ON ENDING SYRIA CRISIS

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The Joint Special Envoy of the United Nations and the League of Arab States for Syria, Kofi Annan, said he expects to hear back from Syrian authorities today on the proposals he put forward during his recent meetings in Damascus on ending the ongoing crisis in the country.

“I’m expecting to hear from the Syrian authorities today since I left concrete proposals with them to consider, and once I receive their answer we will know how to react,” Mr. Annan said in a statement.

Focal Point Gallery

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Focal Point Gallery
321 City Island Ave.
Bronx NY 10464
https://sites.google.com/site/focalpointgallerycityisland/
718 885-1403

Looking for artists to exhibit in the show
Artist's Choice
April 6th,-30th, 2012
opening reception
Friday, April 6th, 7pm - 10pm

If you are an artist and would like to take part in the above exhibition call: 718 885-1403 to make an appointment to bring in your work. All work has to be framed and ready to hang. There is a $20 hanging fee and 30% commission taken from the asking price.

ASSORTED EVENTS

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TONIGHT: Drinks Night with Authors of Digital Assassination, co-sponsored by Gorkana When: March 19, 2012, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Where: Pete’s Tavern, 129 E. 18th St., Second Floor, New York, NY

Faces of Depression

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Depression isn’t a one-size-fits-all illness. Just like a rash or heart disease, depression can take many forms. As you’ll see, there’s a cluster of symptoms that are typically present, but one person’s experience of depression often differs from another’s. Definitions of depression — and the therapies designed to ease this disease’s grip — also continue to evolve.

What is major depression?

NALEO Applauds Ruling on Voter Identification Law

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The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund applauds the Department of Justice’s ruling on the state of Texas’ application for re-clearance of its voter identification law:

CITY ISLAND BLACKOUTS & GREEN TEAM

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Some City Islanders have expressed their concern over multiple power failures over the past couple of days. Ironically, this occurs while Con Edison's Green Team plans to host an energy efficiency summit in New York for commercial and industrial building owners looking to make their properties more energy efficient and connect with hundreds of experts on saving energy in May.

Headlines 3/13/12

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UN UNSUCCESSFUL IN SYRIA. What's Next Intervention?

GOP VOTING. Mississippi and Alabama Impact.

AFGHANISTAN PULLOUT. In Consideration.

FEBRUARY RETAIL SALES. Increase.

US vs CHINA. Law Suit.

Maysles Cinema

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TUESDAY, March 13th, 7:00pm
The National Jazz Museum Presents
a Women's History Month Special
In Good Time, The Piano Jazz of Marian McPartland
Huey, 2011, 87 min.

SATURDAY, March 17th, 7:30pm

Under the Influence of Lava 1&2
The First Element of Hip Hop
Urban Writers In the Streets of New York
60 mins., 2012

SUNDAY, March 18th, 7:30 pm

Keelings Caribbean Showcase

Curated by Keeling Beckford

The Story of Lovers Rock

Menelik Shabazz, 2011, 101 min.

THURSDAY, March 22nd
through SUNDAY, March 25th, 7:30pm
Sing Your Song