SYRIA COMMITS TO UN DEADLINE

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The Syrian Government has informed the lead international envoy dealing with the crisis in that country that it will complete the withdrawal of troops and heavy weapons from population centers by 10 April, the President of the United Nations Security Council said today.

The Joint Special Envoy of the United Nations and the League of Arab States, Kofi Annan, briefed the Council via video-link in a closed-door session earlier Monday, telling the 15-member body that he was informed of Syria’s decision in a letter he received yesterday from the country’s foreign minister.

1940 CENSUS RELEASED

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The 1940 census records were released by the US National Archives today, April 2, 2012, and immediately made available online through a partnership with Archives.com. This website allows full access to the 1940 census images, in addition to 1940 census maps and descriptions.

Since these 1940 census records were released today, longtime City Islander Russ Schaller can now consider himself an integral part of US living history.

Marketing Yourself with Confidence

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In this informative free workshop, instructor David Lees outlined how individual branding will help an individual position himself, standing out from the competition and get employers to buy YOU.

What branding is and how you can use it to gain an upper hand and a competitive edge.

How to identify and illuminate your specific strengths and what make you unique.

How to use your brand on your resume, when networking and interviewing for jobs.

CREATING HOPE

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Creating Hope will feature expert panels, discussion groups and resources that to provide a tool kit of concrete action steps and lesson plans that participants can take home. An educator forum will take place from 3:30-5:30 PM and a parent/student forum will take place from 5:30-7:30PM.

Headlines 4/2/12 - Open Journalism: Get Involved

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911 CHAOS REPORT. NYC Emergency Services.

PRISONER TO POLITICIAN. Myanmar Surprise.

ADDITIONAL HELP. Syrian Opposition.

US CENSUS. Rejects NYC Appeal.

CHAMPIONSHIP GAME. K vs K.

The Pelham Art Center Smash: Havana Nights

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An original silkscreen by Cuban artist Mauricio Trenard entitled El Gallo Rojo, an official limited edition NFL Super Bowl football signed by Giants quarterback Eli Manning, Cigars, Rum, Weekend getaways, films and many other items were be among the featured live and silent auction for the fundraiser last night. “Havana Nights” at the Split Rock Golf Course was a smash hit and the place to be for to show your support for the Pelham Art Center’s 37th annual spring benefit.

The packed event event featured live Cuban music, salsa lessons, Cuban-style food and drinks.

EASTER LUNCHEON CELEBRATION

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Sunday April 8 Alive N Kickin Annual Easter Luncheon @ The Eastwood Manor 3371 Eastchester Rd. Bronx,NY Times: 1-6pm Dress: casual

$45 per person includes cocktail hour,2 appetizers,dinner,desert & open bar + entertainment by Alive N Kickin. Children under 12 are 1/2 price. No charge for children under 4.

For info & Res. call 718-654-4200

WATCH YOUR BACK... APRIL FOOLS

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Are you wondering what to do to that naive person you know on this absurd holiday?

What about a bucket-of-water-balanced-on-a-door trick? Faking a heart attack in public? There’s always the did you hear the news option: calling friends and family to tell them you’re imprisoned in another continent, that you just got married to a martian, or you won the Mega Million Jackpot.

This Week in History

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This Week in History, Apr 1 - Apr 7

Apr 01, 1700

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