Harlem Eskimos and Sarah Palin the eskimo

Cmon Within, Cmon Abroad;
You've not seen nothing like, Sarah Palin and Todd;

As the real estate bubble pops;
And New York is in the dump;
John McCain comes kickin us;
On our big exposed rump;
Harlem and the Bronx are out;
Trying to make it work;
But when Sarah Palin and Todd get you;
Then, you really feel like a jerk;

(sppoof Music bob Dylan--- The Mighty Quinn)

I don't know, is Alaska still part of the USA? This Sarah Palin, and Todd (hubbie) the Eskimo routine is pretty weird.

Kids Bronx River Art Show

Sizzling Summer show at Bronx River Arts Center was a blast. The student Art Show and fundraiser was held inside due to a threatened rainstorm. The Art Show on the fourth floor of the Bronx River Arts building, by the Bronx River, was dedicated to student artistic expression. Ms. Kimberly Beazner is the student art director and was encouraged by the help of volunteers from Goldman Sachs Financial Group. The volunteers helped set up the art displays and barbuequed food at the event. Also, All State Insurance presented a $1,000-grant check, the “My Hero Agent Award” to the Center. The Center gives free painting, digital photographic and film art classes. Adult art courses are available too at a low fee. Two documentaries made by students were available on computer screens in the film room, one called “Rock’n the Boat” on boating activities on the Bronx River of another non-profit organization, and another called “Listen Up,” where young people dramatize their views on environmental topics. Also at the event, was Gail Nathan, the Executive Director of the Center, who also teaches adult painting classes and had a seascape scene done in water colors by herself on display.

As part of the fundraising aspect of the event, clay and ceramic models made by children were on display. Beautiful colorful pottery masks and vases are still available for sale, for more information call 718-589-5819 or see http://bronxriverart.org . Outside the building, above the banks of the Bronx River, there is a hot ceramic kiln, firing and hardening some pottery on top and inside it. The outdoor ceramic kiln is really a unique sight to see. Also impressive was the amount of outreach to the community going on. The Explorer Scouts, Troop 2049, were there with Troop leader and Police Officer Mr. Chris Traumer. Chris had lectured a month ago at the Bronx River Arts Center on the problem of graffiti and disenfranchised youth. Graffiti is a crime and individuals that are convicted of doing more than $1,000 in damage through graffiti can be charged with a felony. Many of the Explorer Scouts were at the Art Center for the first time and are interested in making their own films and digital art.

Factory art at Haven Gallery, Bronx Trolley

The Bronx Trolley went down to the Bruckner Blvd arts district on Wednesday, August 6th, as well as to Hostos College. At the Haven Gallery, 50 Bruckner Blvd, a major exhibit on display is called “Factories” with featured artist, Cindy Tower. These are very big paintings of over 8 by 10 feet that are on drop clothes, of the 1902 Armour Meat Processing Plant in East St. Louis, Illinois. I found these paintings interesting and somewhat inspiring, even though the paintings are of obsolete factories that may be torn down soon. The paintings are abstract, in that the machinery is painted in isolation, without background, yet painted realistically and in detail, in a limited palate of colors, mostly brown, with bits of blue, black, orange and yellow. The paintings were done on site, with a bodyguard, under difficult conditions. Though the paintings are not of the Bronx, they resonate with their location in the Haven Gallery, near the industrial area of Hunts Point. Perhaps these paintings of old industrial equipment can serve as an inspiration for a modern industrial revival. Other paintings of industrial installations at the Haven Gallery are by Scott Lowenbaum and there are objects curated by Barry Kostrinsky, entitled “Factory Remnants” from the Grand Silver Company. For more information, see www.havenarts.org .

Down the street, at 1 Bruckner Blvd is the Bruckner Bar and Grill, also home of the Bruckner Gallery. The photographs on display are interesting though painful. Sensitive photos have subjects such as drug addiction and the elderly, as well as a man whose back is covered by intense, cutting tattoos, by Miguel Anaya and Danny Ramon Peralta. This is part of an exhibit called “Departure,” curated by Chet Urban, and part of a group showing of the NYC BRIDGE Project, by photographers from the South Bronx.

Caring about Stem Cells

Harlem and the Bronx NY have suffered as many disease as other areas, and potentially much more with many cases of diabetes, and a high AIDS rate. What is one supposed to do about this?

It may be hard to get excited about a woman harvesting her own Stem cells, but here are some C'elle Client Testimonial. People have gotten quite excited. After all, people are getting older and having diseases like Alzheimer's disease and heart disease. There has been a long standing controversy over the use of stem cells that come from aborted fetuses. However, even in the case of fetuses, these stem cells are not from your own body or (usually) from the body of someone in your own family. The hoopla over infantile stem cells may have just been that, hoopla and hot air. Adult stem cells from menstrual blood have your genetics and your blood type. Since this is a frontier area of science, many of these statements are speculative and are not sure knowledge of the future. These therapies may not work, and this effort could be in vain, however, the indications are that they will work in many different and wonderful ways.


This would be a breakthrough for other family members, your parents, your brothers and sisters, if a menstruating woman stores her stem cells. This is something that people in your family can appreciate and that can potentially save your life. That is why people say that C'elle and stem cells are the future if you want to cure any kind of genetic disease. If you do it, you will feel good. Remember, this is a patented technology, you cannot do this type of complex procedure on your own, you have to join the program and then you can have your stem cells stored for you and available to you and your family for decades or longer.

C'elle has a system in which stem cells are collected from menstrual bloods. Therapies can be developed to use stem cells to treat Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, heart disease and many other diseases. You can preserve your own stem cells that can be used to treat you and members of your own family. This is the point of the emergence of medical therapies at the frontiers of scientists. This involves a patented technology of collecting, treating and preserving the stem cells from menstrual blood. That is why that Celle says that "every month holds a miracle."

We are thinking about regenerative therapies that could emerge in a relatively short amount of time. You are building for you and your family, for both males and females a stem cell investment therapy. These cells can be differentiated into cardiac, neural, bone and muscle regenerative tissues.

Fun at Bronx Museum, African Film Festival

Two African films were shown, plus music from the African Guinea drum and music band Magbana were on the program. The event, Africanismo, was on Friday, August 1st, actually across the street from the Bronx Museum, on the lawn of the Andrew Freeman Home, 167th St and Grand Concourse, Bronx NY.

Note, this is a guest commentary by Nick Napolitano:

The movie "the Little Girl Who Sold the Sun" was simple, funny and moving. The handicapped girl does head into the capital of Senegal to earn money for her family (raised by a blind grandmother). Lots of boys are selling the paper on the street and she is confident that as a woman she can sell just as well. The director (Mambety) does a beautiful job capturing the feel of capitals in developing countries with the call of street vendors on every corner. The girl (Silil I think is her name) endears all those around her and makes sales because of her quiet persistence rather than being more aggressive like the boys. She befriends another young boy who keeps a watch out for her and protects her from bullies that are upset about a girl selling papers.

The documentary on Mambety was not as enjoyable. Mostly shots of him directing the film interspersed with the director's philosophy and method of developing movie ideas. He died young (54 I think) and I wondered if there was a disease or just short life expectancy.

Payday Loans for Harlem NY People

Payday loans and other online loan products are what you have to get if you need a Bad Credit Loan. There are still a number of loans that you can get, just based on the fact that you have a regular pay check or entitlement check. The trick is to use these loans when you need money say a week earlier than you are actually going to get it. Not having enough money at a certain time, say when you have to pay the rent, or make a major purchase for your spouse's birthday or anniversary can be a disaster. On the other hand, it should be remembered that these are not long term loans. This type of problem affects even merchants who buy from wholesalers. It is one thing to buy merchandise on 30-percent credit and pay it within a month, another thing to pay it back a year later. So, a
Payday Loan may not be what you want, but it's what you need. Or a Pay Day Loans may save your life or your marriage, but on a long term basis, you may need a 2nd job or a better job to match your budget, or start to save for a rainy day.

Bronx Museum Celebrates Africanismo!

There was a very special program of performances from the Bronx Museum, called Africanismo! on Friday evening of August 1st. The program took place outdoors, across the street from the museum at the Andrew Freeman Home at 1125 Grand Concourse at McClellan Street. “Africanismo, in this case, is the music and culture of such West African nations as Guinea and Senegal. Luckily, the summer weather was perfect, with no rain and moderate temperatures. As the crowd slowly gathered after 6 pm, people stretched out on the lawn, on blankets, some bringing their own beach chairs. The Afrokinetic DJ Chris Annibel was spinning tracks, with lots of drums and sort of jazzy sounds, with one track having a man rap, “the rhythm we feel is in our souls.”

The event was opened by Ms. Holly Block, the Executive Director of the Bronx Museum, who thanked the performers and the Andrew Freeman Home for making the event possible. There were also brief remarks by Mr. Rico Speight of the African film festival, a New York non-profit organization, see http://www.africanfilmny.org/aff_inc.html Next, Michael Markus and Magbana Drum and Dance NYC took over the stage. Their percussion set of four drummers gave out an intense feeling of a pure driving, African beat. Later, a Marimba or xylophone-type instrument and dancers joined the drummers. The Magbana group combines West African music and percussion with dance and even martial arts. Their quick and lively dancing and at times singing rounds out their music and drumming. The ensemble includes members from Africa and the United States of different racial backgrounds. Their authentic instruments and white and brown costumes make clear all of the musician’s dedication to West African music of Guinean origin. For more on this exciting group, and a videotape of their performance, see www.magbana.com.

Welcome to Harlem and Bronx NY activists

I blog a lot about non-profit activities in the Bronx and Harlem. I just made a post about the Alzheimer's walk in northern Manhattan, Harlem actually, Riverside Park, in October. I blog a lot about free community events at the Bronx Museum. In fact, I was just at a lovely event there, the Afrocanismo! event, which I will blog about soon. so peace and love to all the non-profit activists, whether for a specific cause, or just to inform people of non-profit and free entertainment events and events for community awareness. Hope to hear from you at Every Single Little Thing.

Action on Alzheimer's Disease near Harlem NY

Check out where there is an Alzheimer's Memory Walk near you! I was surprised to find that there will be an Alzheimer's Memory Walk right near my house and work, on October 26, 2008, at Riverside Park. The check-in location is located at the entrance at West 97th Street & Riverside Drive, and you can start doing that at 9 am. For more information call the Memory Walk Hotline 646-744-2997. Many elderly and not so elderly suffer Alzheimer's Disease. It is a frustrating disease in that it is progressive in its effects and ultimately fatal. Many people think that they can age gracefully, and never have Alzheimer happen to them, but it is a big unknown. As the nation saw in the case of our former President Ronald Reagan, people with Alzheimer's often keep many of their abilities till near the end. They can still walk and speak and do many other things, though they suffer from mental confusion and other symptoms. Medical research may develop new therapies to ease the suffering or even reverse some of the effects of Alzheimer's Disease.

It's important to go to this walk, as a participant or a spectator, because Alzheimer's Disease has to be kept in the eye of the public. Many billions of dollars have to be spent on nursing care, home health care and medical expenses for Alzheimer's patients. Some of these expenses are put on the public through such programs as Medicaid and Medicare. People need to understand that these are not just sick old people, these are formerly productive people, they are someone's father, mother, sister or brother.

1400 Banks are on the List- to Go

Yes, this may not be specific to Harlem, NY, or Bronx, NY, but 1400 banks are on a secret watch list and they may go soon. That means all your New York Based favorites like MorganChase, and Citibank. Out of town biggies that have a presence here include Wachovia and Washington Mutual (WaMu). The problem is that you cannot bail out everyone. And when you bail out people, since in most cases no one is actually giving money away, you are just creating more and more debt.

Meanwhile probes are hitting UBS and Citibank over the sales of Auction-based securities. These securities were supposed to be super safe, until they froze solid in February, and have stayed that way, now in August. That is some cold cash, really on ice, about $350 BILLION, so this is not going to go away, and the lawyers, of course, are having a field day.