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Tags: aircraft, America, army, celebration, ceremony, community, concert, country, dreams, earth, family, fireworks, freedom, heart, history, honor, Independence Day, liberty, military, museum, music, nation, New York, occasion, orchestra, patriotism, service, show, world
Fireworks explode over the Hudson River and the skyline of Manhattan during Independence Day ceremonies in New York, July 4, 2009.
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NEW YORK – Fireworks lit the night sky above New York with a kaleidoscope of colors shooting 1,000 feet into the air on an Independence Day that began with the Statue of Liberty’s crown opening to the public for the first time since Sept. 11, 2001.
It was the nation’s biggest fireworks display, with more than 22 tons of pyrotechnics exploding Saturday over a mile-and-a-half of the Hudson River, a new vantage point for New York’s festivities. Millions of spectators watched from both sides of the river.
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Jul 05 2009
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Outdoor Pleasures
Having A Picnic
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Dining outdoors is a tradition that spans many cultures and has withstood the test of time. A meal eaten under open sky in the company of loved ones is an occasion in its own right. The very character of picnics, by virtue of their bringing together so much that is pleasing to humanity, makes them a wonderful way to unwind from stress, reconnect with people and nature, and create new memories. There is something magical about picnicking. A blanket, a basket, and a landscape pleasing to the eye intensify the deliciousness of food and help us see the beauty of lazy afternoons spent in nature.
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Thoughts of picnics past bring to mind images as varied as we are because the experience of dining outdoors with pleasant companions can unfold in
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Jul 01 2009
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Tags: 'King of Pop', Apollo, awards, career, categories, celebrity, dancer, dedication, encouragement, family, fans, figure, grammy, happiness, Harlem, icon, Los Angeles, memorial, Michael Jackson, museum, music, New York, Paris, photos, plans, pop star, smiles, summer, theater, thoughts, tribute, video, wax
FILE - In this Feb. 28, 1984 file photo, Michael Jackson is seen backstage at the 26th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles as he poses with the awards he won in eight different categories.
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Michael Jackson at Apollo — 40 years after his $1,000 gig
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Jun 27, 2009 4:19 pm PDT
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The Harlem theater that helped launch Michael Jackson’s career plans star-studded tributes to him this summer.
The Apollo Theater will stage a public memorial Tuesday at 2 p.m. Eulogies will be delivered under the marquee by its president and others.
Jackson and his brothers once did 31 shows in one week at the Apollo for $1,000.
Inside, DJs will spin Jackson’s music accompanied by video tributes.
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Jun 27 2009
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Tags: country, document, hero, honor, Jamaican, life, link, medal, museum, prime minister, project, service, wife
The life and work of the late Jamaican national hero, Sir Alexander Bustamante, will be on display for all to see come Tuesday, when the Bustamante Museum is officially opened.
The museum has been established at Sir Alexander’s former home on Tucker Avenue in St Andrew.
More than 50 boxes of historical documents relating to Sir Alexander’s life and service to Jamaica, as the country’s first chief minister and prime minister, will be available for research and reference when the museum opens.
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Jan 31 2009
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Tags: award, ceremony, island, Jamaican, King's House, link, motivation, museum, Prince, sports, talent
The Earl of Wessex, Prince Edward, is scheduled to visit Jamaica on Monday, February 2, to participate in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award ceremony set for King’s House.
He will be attending in his capacity as international trustee of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Association.
The programme, which operates in 127 countries, is aimed at self-development and caters to persons between 14 and 25 years old. The concept is designed to support young people to develop into responsible and active citizens. Prince Edward will present awards to 21 Jamaicans.
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Jan 31 2009
