Five Things: The Pope on Twitter or Pilot Programs

Good morning, Baysiders. Here's what we've got for you this morning:

1. The head of the Catholic church has sanctioned Twitter.

2. Little Neck Patch reports on the uncertain .

3. If you missed someone special walk in Cardozo's graduation ceremony, check to see if we caught them .

4. We've also got photos.  for your reading pleasure.

5. The New York Times raised the issue of pilot programs, which are meant to be temporary experiments in city policy, but are reportedly being invoked to skirt public hearings and other measures that would delay a project.

The Times reports; "Gale A. Brewer, a City Council member who has worked in city politics for three decades, once wanted to install information kiosks in front of City Hall to help guide visitors. The building and its grounds, however, were designated landmarks, so any new structure would require extensive review. She labeled the kiosks temporary to avoid further vetting. 

'I knew I was being disingenuous,' Ms. Brewer said. 'They were there for at least three or four years.' She added, 'The way things get done in New York City is figuring out a way to get around the rules.'”

Via Queens Crap.