Plankton Chronicles

http://www.planktonchronicles.org/en/episode/photo/160

http://www.planktonchronicles.org/en

http://www.planktonchronicles.org/en/projet

http://www.planktonchronicles.org/en/episode/new-plankton-of-the-riviera

Plankton comes from the Greek word planktos, which means wandering or drifting.  Any living creature carried along by ocean currents is classified as plankton. It ranges in size from the tiniest virus to siphonophores, the longest animals in the world, and also includes microscopic algae, krill or fish larvae.

http://www.planktonchronicles.org/en/episode/plankton

Oyster  Restoration Program

http://nynjbaykeeper.org/resources-programs/oyster-restoration-program/

http://nyctransported.com/2011/01/oyster-restoration-new-york-city-and-new-jersey/

New York, the Vertical City, Kept Rising Under Bloomberg

In short, building boomed during the Bloomberg years, both in terms of sheer numbers and in terms of height. And that is not counting what is yet to come after the mayor leaves office: the millions of square feet of office towers on Manhattan's far West Side, more high rises along the Greenpoint-Williamsburg waterfront, and the other development in areas throughout the city that can now be built due to the mayor's zoning actions.

Francis Morrone, an architectural historian and author of the forthcoming Guide to New York City Urban Landscapes, said he appreciates that Bloomberg is trying to keep pace with London and Shanghai in the competition for global companies. But Morrone said the mayor's growth agenda also has a major downside. He cited a 2009 study by the Center for an Urban Future that argued that tens of thousands of middle-class New Yorkers were leaving the city because of the high cost of living.

Reasons to Love New York

We are a city that rains prosperity down on the whole country, exporting everything from war heroes to canny socialites to great filmmakers rediscovering their top form. We offer hot dates, hot waiters, hot bands, and hot neighbors. We are the base of more political mojo than any state in the nation and of an angry guy who is single-handedly holding up one of the biggest real-estate projects in the city’s history. Plus we hold fast to the faith that our drinking water tastes better than everyone else’s, even though that is almost certainly not true. But if all that is just a little too hard-core for you, wake up early tomorrow morning and walk the streets at dawn. At that hour, the city belongs neither to the corporate machers who run the town nor even to the hardworking millions who sustain it. It belongs simply to you.

New York City’s museums, all ones on Fifth Avenue

If you have never visited some of the wonderful museums in Spanish Harlem, such as El Museo del Barrio, Museum of the City of New York(MCNY) and its newest member-the Museum of African Art,


Your Gateway to Harlem

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MCNY Collections Portal: Timescapes: A Multimedia Portrait of New York

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MCNY Collections Portal
Timescapes: A Multimedia Portrait of New York

Timescapes, an engrossing 22-minute multimedia experience, traces the growth of New York City from a settlement of a few hundred Europeans, Africans, and Native Americans to its present status as one of the world’s great cities. Created by Jake Barton of Local Projects and James Sanders, co-writer of the PBS seriesNew York: A Documentary History, and narrated by actor Stanley Tucci, the film features animated maps and archival photographs, prints, and paintings from the Museum’s collections.

Timescapes: A Multimedia Portrait of New York

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Home | Lindsay

Home | Lindsay

New York's 103rd mayor, John V. Lindsay, took office full of promise and optimism. His agenda included many of the signature liberal policies of the day – support for civil rights, the war on poverty, mobilization of the power of government to build a better society. 


Eight years later, Lindsay’s record was deeply disputed.  He had initiated major new programs and had gained the trust of many in the minority communities, but he also left a city in many ways worse than he had found it – dirtier, more divided,  and nearly broke. Observers disagreed as to whether these changes happened because of Lindsay or in spite of him.  

Donald Malloy: Bandleader, Trumpet, Composer, Arranger

Donald Malloy:

Bandleader, Trumpet, Composer, Arranger

In 2006 Donald Malloy made his move out to the east coast to truly begin his career as a professional musician. Bringing with him many musical experiences on the Cleveland jazz scene he was ready to take on the world. Music was flowing in his heart and he had to find an outlet. Then in February 2007 he landed a steady gig at The Garage in New York City and Sight was born.  In March of 2009, Donald released his debut album Spiritualtiy with his cutting edge band SIGHT.

Upon graduating from Oberlin, Donald furthered his education as a graduate student at Rutgers University. There he was mentored by, the legendary William Fielder. Since his move to New York City, Donald has had the honor of performing with such greats as Geri Allen, Victor Lewis, Frank Lacey, Michele Rosewoman, Cecil Brooks III, Mike Mossman, The Drifters, Eddie Palmieri, Conrad Herwig, and Frank Sinatra Jr. Donald, also will be in the new film by producer Michael Hausman (The Firm, Broke Back Mountain, Amadeus) called Downtown Express where his song Juanita from his new album The Mothers will be heard.

He also composed a four movement suite for the Jazz Heritage Orchestra entitled Spirit of New Orleans.

Ifa tradition

Ifa is an indigenous, earth centered African spiritual tradition which was conceptualized by the Yoruba people of Nigeria, West Africa. According to oral literature, the practice of Ifa originated as far back as eight thousand years ago. Therefore, Ifa may indeed be the oldest monotheistic religion in the world.

Ifa is balanced on three legs; Orunmila (Creator), Orisa (Nature Spirits), and the Ancestors. The mysteries and teachings of Ifa revealed in divination are contained in a body of scriptures called Odu.

Ifa is characterized by a deep sense of the interdependence of all life. “Every life form and element of Nature has an inner soul force – including rivers, rocks, clouds, metals, flowers, thunder, and the wind. These natural energies that comprise the Universe are called Orisa. Each Orisa has its own specific function. Humans are in constant communication with Orisa energy, whether we’re aware of it or not.

Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY)

The array of images behind the shirtless congressman include several apparently identifying portraits, including a photograph that appears to be of Rep. Weiner with former President Bill Clinton (at above right, behind the left shoulder


http://biggovernment.com/abreitbart/2011/06/06/deja-vu-another-congressman-bares-naked-torso-and-more-for-online-pal/

Rep. Anthony Weiner, the New York congressman who on Monday admitted that he lied when he denied sending lewd photos to and "sexting" with six women over the last three years, says he's not resigning.
http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2011/06/06/137011447/weiner-s-survival-will-take-more-than-an-apology

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Mabel Scott -

BlackCat Rockabilly

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MABEL SCOTT

Born the youngest of three children in Richmond, Virginia, on 30th April 1915, Mabel Bernice Scott's family moved to New York City when she was just six. She started piano lessons the following year and began singing at The Metropolitan Baptist Church, going on to form her own female gospel group, The Song Cycles. Turning to secular entertainment, Mabel Scott made her professional debut at the age of 17, working at the Cotton Club in Harlem with the Cab Calloway Orchestra and the Nicholas Brothers.

Consistent with Mabel Scott’s unfortunate and undeserved obscurity, there is very little information to be found about her online or elsewhere.

Digital Harlem Blog

Digital Harlem Blog

About

This blog is an extension of the ‘Digital Harlem’ website, intended as a forum that the researchers involved in the project can use to provide news of updates to the site and offer ongoing analysis of its content, and which users of the site can use to offer comments and feedback.

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Harlem School of Nursing Graduation Pin 1910 (Rare Historical School for Black Nurses)

This is a very rare historical graduation pin from Harlem School of Nursing, 1910. Harlem School of Nursing for black women was located at 217 W. 125th St., New York City., incorporated in 1907 with special instruction in obstetrics and pediatrics. Harlem School of Nursing was the forerunner to Harlem Hospital School of Nursing which was established in 1923.

From www.rubylane.com/shops/nursingpins

Nourishing NYC. Feed. Educate. Advocate -- Charity, Charities, Donating to Charities, Donate to Charity

Nourishing NYC. Feed. Educate. Advocate -- Charity, Charities, Donating to Charities, Donate to Charity

Our mission is to alleviate the strong correlation between low-income status and poor dietary health. We provide nutritious meals and nutritional educational without question and without criticism. Anyone is welcome regardless of age, sex, race, financial qualifications, or religious beliefs.

Nourishing NYC was opened in 2008 to address poor nutrition and health while addressing the issue of food scarcity and hunger—large issues facing the poverty-stricken East Harlem community in New York City.

Nourishing NYC

Nourishing NYC

Nourishing NYC Supports Skip Lunch, Fight Hunger

http://www.nyccah.org/hungermaps

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