Understanding Battle Rapping and Freestyling:
"The significance of battle rapping and freestyling in terms of masculinity lies within its role as foundational within hip hop. It is the primary mode of competition for rap artists – aside from record sales."
Marc Lamont Hill, Associate Professor of English Education, Teachers College , Columbia University
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Mar 31, 2011
Fed releases 'secret' information | Marketplace From American Public Media
Fed releases 'secret' information Marketplace From American Public Media
Wall Street
Big U.S. banks such as Wachovia and Morgan Stanley relied on the Fed for short-term loans of $6 billion and $1.25 billion, respectively, in the fall of 2008, the documents showed. So did some of the largest foreign banks — Barclay's borrowed $1 billion.
Most of the Fed's crisis-era lending — more than $3 trillion worth — came through those other programs. Fed documents showed that it had given trillions in emergency aid to U.S. and foreign banks as well as companies. The disclosures were required under the financial overhaul law enacted last year.
Arthur Wilmarth, a professor at George Washington University Law School, said the two-year gap foreseen in the law is "eminently reasonable," adding the disclosures are important to give the public a better idea of what happened during the crisis.
It is hard to draw conclusions about the impact that disclosure could have on banks' use of the Fed's traditional lending tool from data that's already available. But it looks as though when chances rise that disclosure could increase, the use of the discount window decreases.
After the Manhattan federal appeals court on March 19, 2010 upheld a lower court's decision granting the request by Bloomberg News and Fox News, discount-window borrowing accelerated its decline. Banks borrowed less than $10 billion in the week ending March 24, compared to $15 billion in the week ending March 10.
Wall Street
Big U.S. banks such as Wachovia and Morgan Stanley relied on the Fed for short-term loans of $6 billion and $1.25 billion, respectively, in the fall of 2008, the documents showed. So did some of the largest foreign banks — Barclay's borrowed $1 billion.
Most of the Fed's crisis-era lending — more than $3 trillion worth — came through those other programs. Fed documents showed that it had given trillions in emergency aid to U.S. and foreign banks as well as companies. The disclosures were required under the financial overhaul law enacted last year.
Arthur Wilmarth, a professor at George Washington University Law School, said the two-year gap foreseen in the law is "eminently reasonable," adding the disclosures are important to give the public a better idea of what happened during the crisis.
It is hard to draw conclusions about the impact that disclosure could have on banks' use of the Fed's traditional lending tool from data that's already available. But it looks as though when chances rise that disclosure could increase, the use of the discount window decreases.
After the Manhattan federal appeals court on March 19, 2010 upheld a lower court's decision granting the request by Bloomberg News and Fox News, discount-window borrowing accelerated its decline. Banks borrowed less than $10 billion in the week ending March 24, compared to $15 billion in the week ending March 10.
Mar 28, 2011
Elizabeth Catlett
Elizabeth Catlett’s “Sharecropper (small male),” 1945.
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W. E. B. Du Bois Institute forAfrican and African American Research Harvard University
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Cambridge, MA 02138
THE GREAT MIGRATION: A STORY IN PAINTINGS BY JACOB LAWRENCE and TOUSSAINT L'OUVERTURE Series
A STORY IN PAINTINGS BY JACOB LAWRENCE
The First Wave of the Great Migration (1916-1919) - part I
"Around the time of WWI, many African-Americans from the South left home and traveled to cities in the North in search of a better life."
"There was a shortage of workers in Northern factories because many had left their jobs to fight in the First World War." Jacob Lawrence
The First Wave of the Great Migration (1916-1919) Part II
"Although slavery had long been abolished, white landowners treated the black tenant farmers harshly and unfairly." Jacob Lawrence
The First Wave of the Great Migration (1916-1919) - part III
"The promise of better housing in the North could not be ignored."
The First Wave of the Great Migration (1916-1919) - part IV
"Although they were promised better housing in the North, some families were forced to live in overcrowded and unhealthy quarters."
"Many Northern workers were angry because they had to compete with the migrants for housing and jobs. There were riots."
TOUSSAINT L'OUVERTURE Series by Jacob Lawrence
Painting Harlem Modern
Toussaint L’Ouverture, Harriet Tubman, and The Migration of the Negro,
The First Wave of the Great Migration (1916-1919) - part I
"Around the time of WWI, many African-Americans from the South left home and traveled to cities in the North in search of a better life."
"There was a shortage of workers in Northern factories because many had left their jobs to fight in the First World War." Jacob Lawrence
The First Wave of the Great Migration (1916-1919) Part II
"Although slavery had long been abolished, white landowners treated the black tenant farmers harshly and unfairly." Jacob Lawrence
The First Wave of the Great Migration (1916-1919) - part III
"The promise of better housing in the North could not be ignored."
The First Wave of the Great Migration (1916-1919) - part IV
"Although they were promised better housing in the North, some families were forced to live in overcrowded and unhealthy quarters."
"Many Northern workers were angry because they had to compete with the migrants for housing and jobs. There were riots."
TOUSSAINT L'OUVERTURE Series by Jacob Lawrence
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Toussaint L’Ouverture, born a slave, but who rose to lead the liberation of Haiti. Captured by the invading troops of Napoleon Bonaparte, he died in a French prison the year before Haiti won its independence in 1804. |
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Toussaint L’Ouverture, Harriet Tubman, and The Migration of the Negro,
Mar 27, 2011
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Mar 25, 2011
Domestic Violent Thugs
Tell Me More w/ Michel Martin
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From the opinions of global news makers to listeners' personal experiences of life-changing travel…the wisdom of renowned thinkers, activists and spiritual leaders…and intimate dispatches of daily life around the world from NPR News correspondents on the ground…the new NPR talk show Tell Me More brings fresh voices and perspectives to public radio.
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Mar 23, 2011
On The Grid — For 200 Years
Happy Birthday Grid!
Manhattan’s gridiron street plan, which celebrates its 200th birthday this week,
American Society of Civil Engineers Gives New York Worst Grade Ever
The American Society of Civil Engineers gives New York its worst report card ever: 42 percent of bridges are structurally deficient, drinking water needs a $15 billion investment, and nearly half of major roads are in poor or mediocre condition.You can listen to the program here — part of New York State Public Radio’s series State of Disrepair — Transportation Nation
Disco Diva Loleatta Holloway Died
Mar 20, 2011
Kirk Franklin 'I smile' Video + Lyrics New Music 2011
"Now everyday ain't gonna be perfect but it still don't mean today don't have purpose, Today's a new day"
Trailer Addict - Movie Trailers
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Mar 17, 2011
Call It a Reversible Coma, Not Sleep---Dr. Emery Neal Brown
A Conversation With Emery N. Brown: Call It a Reversible Coma, Not Sleep: Dr. Emery Neal Brown heads a laboratory seeking to unravel one of medicine’s big questions: how anesthesia works.
Dr. Emery Neal Brown, 54, is a professor of anesthesiology at Harvard Medical School, a professor of computational neuroscience at M.I.T. and a practicing physician, seeing patients at Massachusetts General Hospital. Between all that, he heads a laboratory seeking to unravel one of medicine’s big questions: how anesthesia works. Q. Some years ago when I had an operation, I remember the anesthesiologist trying to soothe me by saying that she was going to put me “to sleep.” Was this right?
A. No. And I wish we’d refrain from saying that to patients. It’s inaccurate. It would be better if we explained exactly what the state of general anesthesia is and why it’s needed. Patients appreciate this intellectual honesty. Moreover, anesthesiologists should never say “put you to sleep” because it is exactly the expression used when speaking about euthanizing an animal! Q. Why would someone like Michael Jackson take the anesthetic Propofol for insomnia?
A. I can only conjecture. But that incident is another reason why I think we need to be more precise describing what we do. If an anesthesiologist says, “We’re going to have you go to sleep,” some might think you could use these drugs for sleep. The bottom line is that when you’re undergoing anesthesia, you’re in a state akin to a coma. That always needs to be remembered.
A version of this article appeared in print on March 1, 2011, on page D2 of the New York edition.
Communicating with Elected Officials===Tips On Writing Congress
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To find your senators' and representative's phone numbers, you may use our searchable online congressional directory or call the U.S. Capitol Switchboard at (202)224-3121 and ask for your senators' and/or representative's office. Remember that telephone calls are usually taken by a staff member, not the member of Congress. Ask to speak with the aide who handles the issue about which you wish to comment. After identifying yourself, tell the aide you would like to leave a brief message, such as: "Please tell Senator/Representative (Name) that I support/oppose (S.___/H.R.___)." You will also want to state reasons for your support or opposition to the bill. Ask for your senators' or representative's position on the bill. You may also request a written response to your telephone call. |
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Generally, the same guidelines apply as with writing letters to Congress. You may find and e-mail your senators and representative directly from this Web site
The letter is the most popular choice of communication with a congressional office. If you decide to write a letter, this list of helpful suggestions will improve the effectiveness of the letter:
- Your purpose for writing should be stated in the first paragraph of the letter. If your letter pertains to a specific piece of legislation, identify it accordingly, e.g., House bill: H. R. ____, Senate bill: S.____.
- Be courteous, to the point, and include key information, using examples to support your position.
- Address only one issue in each letter; and, if possible, keep the letter to one page.
To a Senator:
The Honorable (full name)To a Representative:
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Mar 15, 2011
Home of the 1st Earth Battalion | Imagining the Army's full potential as an instrument for the future
Home of the 1st Earth Battalion | Imagining the Army's full potential as an instrument for the future
Welcome to those who will dare to think the unthinkable, the awakened warriors, and you evolutionary scouts. You are in good company. I want to thank all the “players” in our network of scouts for their work then and now as we continue into a new century striving to bring this world of ours into the vibrance it deserves. I encourage you others of similar mind to read the manual and accept the far-reaching challenges that fit for you. WE are all at the shift point ….make your move!--Jim Channon
WHAT IS THE FIRST EARTH BATTALION AND HOW DID IT ORIGINATE?
Post Vietnam 1978 was a time when military morale and enrollment were at an all time low. During this period the U.S. Army needed to drastically shift approaches and prepare to defeat a vastly larger Soviet force in Europe. Army leaders called upon officers to develop needed creative approaches to dealing with this challenge. They were encouraged to fully explore the Army’s Be All That You Can Be philosophy.
Mar 14, 2011
The Beautiful Struggler | Me, Myself An Eye | Culture. Love. War.===HAPPY BLACK GIRL DAY! ARCHIVE
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The Dithering of a District Diva | Chasing God+ Purpose
Happy Black Girl Day! The Prototype: Jamilah Lemieux (Sister Toldja)
HAPPY BLACK GIRL DAY! ARCHIVE
Believe that Anything You Can Imagine, You can Make Real
Recreate Your Own Priest in 3D Trailer and You Could Win a Trip to the L.A. Movie Premiere!
Sony will supply the tools and you supply the imagination. Enter ThePriest in 3D Trailer Challenge now - watch the video below to learn how to create your own unique trailer.
And make sure to go see Priest in 3D when it hits theaters May 13th.
Abortion Rate Among Black Women Sparks Debate in Community - WNYC
A controversial anti-abortion billboard that went up — and was taken down — in Soho last month targeting the black community with the tag line "The Most Dangerous Place for an African-American is in the Womb" sparked debate about the city's abortion rate.
Fifty-seven percent of black pregnancies in the city end in abortion, according to 2009 data from the city's Department of Health. For white women, the number is 20 percent and for the city overall it is about 39 percent. Though the number of abortions among black women remained steady for several years, the statistic startled some within the community.
Dr. Gail Blakley, director of Women’s Health Services at Community Healthcare Network, said she believes the abortion rate among black women should be seen as another health disparity.
Mar 13, 2011
Murder Of Mary Phagan
A man is found guilty and sentenced to death of a thirteen year old girl but the governor declares that the trial was unfair which leads to the murder of the accused by a lynch mob.
“asymptote”
Though a translation may never fully replicate the original in effect (thus our name, “asymptote”: the dotted line on a graph that a mathematical function may tend towards but never reach), it is in itself an act of creation.
BookRags.com | Study Guides, Lesson Plans, Book Summaries and more
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Founded in 1999, BookRags is an academic and research website, featuring study guides, lesson plans, and educational resources available on-demand. Our carefully-selected catalog is compiled from over 100 respected sources, including Thomson Gale, one of the largest publishers of educational information for schools, libraries, and universities.
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Adam Resurrected
An American-German-Israeli film, directed by Paul Schrader and adapted from Yoram Kaniuk's novel of the same name published in Israel in 1968. The book's original name literally means
"Man, son of a dog".
Mar 12, 2011
New York State senator charged with corruption, bribery
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New York State senator charged with corruption, bribery
3/10/2011COMMENTS (1)
NEW YORK, March 10 (Reuters Legal) - A New York State senator facing charges of corruption, bribery, money-laundering and influence-peddling surrendered to federal authorities on Thursday, the Manhattan U.S. Attorney's Office said.
According to court documents, Senator Carl Kruger, a Democrat from Brooklyn, took at least $1 million in bribe money in a wide-ranging scheme that involved seven others. They include State Assemblyman William Boyland, lobbyist Richard Lipsky, hospital executives David Rosen and Robert Aquino, as well as real estate developer Aaron Malinsky and health care consultant Solomon Kalish. According to a complaint unsealed on Thursday, Kruger took at least $1 million in bribe money from Lipsky, Malisky, Kalish, Rosen and Aquino.
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Imagining Argentina====Movie
Set in 1970's Buenos Aires, theatre director Carlos Rueda (Antonio Banderas) and his wife, Cecilia (Emma Thompson), get caught up in the flux when she writes an inflammatory editorial.
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Mar 10, 2011
Gig Alert: Soulive
Soulive
Brooklyn Bowl (61 Wythe Ave., Williamsburg)
The instrumental organ trio Soulive brings its down-and-dirty funk to Brooklyn Bowl as part of a two week-long residency full of special guests. Download "Too Much," featuring vocalist Nigel Hall, here.
Interview with Chris Rock, Putting On A Blue New 'Hat'--
It's a five-person ensemble show that deals with addiction, friendship and betrayal in New York City — not a frothy comedy, by any stretch.
"I'm a comedian," Rock says, leaning into the stereotype. "I don't know if studies have been done, but I would say 40 percent of comedians are in some form of recovery."
Or they're headed there, maybe?
"Or they're headed there," Rock agrees. "I mean, we work in bars, you know what I mean? They give us free drinks at a young age, and we kinda get hooked. I know a ton of guys in AA and NA — comedians are very addictive people."
Rock's philosophy: "Anything you can suck at should make you nervous. One should always be cognizant of how bad it could go."
True equality," the comic said in a video, "is the equality to suck like the white man. That's really Martin Luther King's dream coming true, is guys sucking."
"Here's what I knew about doing a play: I knew it would make me a better actor," he says. "In a weird way, it was like I was shoved into this great graduate school."
Arts Beat
Chris Rock adds Broadway to his resume
Mar 8, 2011
Mar 7, 2011
Alliance for Quality Education -
Alliance for Quality Education -
Send Governor Cuomo an email to let him know we need to protect kids NOT millionaires!
Founded only in 2000, the Alliance for Quality Education (AQE) has quickly become New York state’s lead community-based organization in the fight for high quality public education. A statewide non-profit, AQE unites a coalition of over 230 organizations of parents, children’s advocates, schools, teachers, clergy, and others.
Founded only in 2000, the Alliance for Quality Education (AQE) has quickly become New York state’s lead community-based organization in the fight for high quality public education. A statewide non-profit, AQE unites a coalition of over 230 organizations of parents, children’s advocates, schools, teachers, clergy, and others.
Mar 6, 2011
American civil rights: the Welsh connection | Art and design | The Guardian
In 1963, a racist bomb attack on an Alabama church that killed four black girls prompted a Welsh artist to make a profound gesture
When Reverend Andre Reynolds, minister of music at the 16th Street Baptist church in Birmingham, Alabama, looks out to the congregation for inspiration, he occasionally lifts his eyes over the pews, beyond the balcony and sets his gaze on the Wales window.
"I think it's wonderful that people halfway around the world should choose to affiliate with both the accomplishments and the disappointments of African Americans," he says. "It just reminds us that the world is smaller than we think, and that there are brothers and sisters somewhere else who thought about us."
Racist bombings were not extraordinary in Birmingham at that time. There had been more than 50 in the city during the civil rights era, all unsolved, earning it the nickname Bombingham among African Americans. And it was hardly a surprise that the assailants chose this church. Throughout the previous six months it had become the organising centre for the local civil rights movement, which had grown ever more strident.
Back in Birmingham, African Americans assumed nothing would be done.Four men, who formed a splinter group from the Klan, called the Cahaba Boys, were identified as complicit in the bombing. It was 14 years before Robert Chambliss, a Klan member, was brought to justice: it would take 37 years before another, Thomas Blanton, was put behind bars. Bobby Frank Cherry was jailed for life in 2002. Another man died before charges were brought.
When Reverend Andre Reynolds, minister of music at the 16th Street Baptist church in Birmingham, Alabama, looks out to the congregation for inspiration, he occasionally lifts his eyes over the pews, beyond the balcony and sets his gaze on the Wales window.
"I think it's wonderful that people halfway around the world should choose to affiliate with both the accomplishments and the disappointments of African Americans," he says. "It just reminds us that the world is smaller than we think, and that there are brothers and sisters somewhere else who thought about us."
Racist bombings were not extraordinary in Birmingham at that time. There had been more than 50 in the city during the civil rights era, all unsolved, earning it the nickname Bombingham among African Americans. And it was hardly a surprise that the assailants chose this church. Throughout the previous six months it had become the organising centre for the local civil rights movement, which had grown ever more strident.
Back in Birmingham, African Americans assumed nothing would be done.Four men, who formed a splinter group from the Klan, called the Cahaba Boys, were identified as complicit in the bombing. It was 14 years before Robert Chambliss, a Klan member, was brought to justice: it would take 37 years before another, Thomas Blanton, was put behind bars. Bobby Frank Cherry was jailed for life in 2002. Another man died before charges were brought.
The Wales Window Of Alabama
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