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2008 West Indian/Labor Day Parade

West Indian Day Parade

Labor Day Carnival ParadeEastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NYMonday, September 1, 20088am-6pm The West Indian American Day Carnival is the biggest parade in New York with over 3 million participants each year. The parade depicts elaborately designed costumes, illustrating beauty and pageantry. A Few Tips: Go out early. You should find a good spot early where you […]

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ESSENCE Magazine Looking for Gentlemen!

Essence Magazine, Mary J Blige essence cover

ESSENCE is looking for opinionated Black men who would like to share their
thoughts on women and relationships for the Black Men, Sex & Intimacy
section of the magazine.

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2008 Coney Island Rockabilly & Burlesque Festival

Coney Island Rockability & Burlesque Festival

THE 2008 CONEY ISLAND ROCKABILLY & BURLESQUE FESTIVAL!!

Labor Day Weekend,

August 29, 2008 – September, 01, 2008
Coney Island NYC USA!!

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JRG Fashion Show

JRG Fashion Show

Glance hot couture FASHION SHOW
November 1st, 2008
Model Search!!!
Submit your best photos to: JRG177@gmail.com & dracinc@gmail.com

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Hari Puttar – Bollywood’s Harry Potter?!

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Bollywood’s Hari Puttar similar to Home Alone?! You be the judge: HOME ALONE But according to TMZ, “the creators of a new movie called “Hari Puttar: A Comedy of Terrors” are being sued by Warner Bros. because their movie arguably is too similar to the “Harry Potter” series.Here’s the thing: the “Hari” people say it’s […]

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Tips Tuesdays

Top 10 Small Cities to Live

Green, park

Plentiful jobs, excellent schools, affordable housing. See the Top 10 Small Cities that made the list for having all that and more. 1) Plymouth, MN Pop: 70,100 Median family income (per year)$111,631 Racial diversity index (100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)49.7 2) Fort Collins, COPop: 129,400 Median family income: $76,172 Racial diversity […]

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Money Mondays

Top States for Best and Worst Jobs

Hired, Happy Girl

The best… Location is everything. The unemployment rate is the ratio of job seekers to the working population. Therefore, a low percentage means few people are having any difficulty finding work. If you’re looking for a job, you want to be in a state that has an unemployment rate lower than the national average, which […]

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Blues BBQ Festival

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Blues BBQ Festival Sunday, August 24, 20082:00 p.m.–9:00 p.mPier 54 at West 14th Street and West StreetContact Number: (212) 627-2020 9th Annual Blues and BBQ Festival, presented by Lincoln, promises to be better than ever with the hottest blues artists from around the country and New York’s best BBQ.Sit back and chill at New York […]

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Harlem Week

Harlem Week 2008

1st Annual Harlem: 5K Health Walk-a-Thon Saturday, 23rd 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Walk Starts at: Morning Side Park110th and Morningside Avenue Join thousands of your friends and neighbors to help raise money to support the Harlem: Healthy Eating and Living (HEAL) Initiative. Please note that this event is a 5K Walk. No running will […]

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Summer Streets 2008

Summer streets

Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Jay-Z are teaming up to remind New Yorkers that they can take over the streets this weekend. (MyFoxNY) SUMMER STREETS (click here for PSA video) Summer Streets will take place for 3 consecutive Saturdays in August: August 9August 16August 237:00 am – 1:00 pm The route will connect the Brooklyn Bridge […]

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Solange, Terrence Howard and Michelle Williams

J&R Music Fest

J&R MusicFestThursday, August 21, 20085pmCity Hall Park (across from 23 Park Row) Get there early because it will be packed!There will be instore autograph signing after the concert. *For more information visit: J&R *KMP*

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Windmills in NYC skyscrapers?!

Turbine, Windmills

Well that’s the plan that Mayor Bloomberg has for us (New Yorkers). Mayor Michael Bloomberg is seeking to put wind turbines on the city’s bridges and skyscrapers and in its waters as part of a wide-ranging push to develop renewable energy. (NY TIMES) According to the NY TIMES this idea can take years if not […]

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WOW – Jockin’ Jay Z video

Wow, this is kinda funny, please watch: Jockin’ Jay Z Video: *For more information visit: Media Take Out or P Nash Media*Whatever Wednesdays*

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Tips Tuesdays

10 Tips On Being Punctual

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Don’t check your email or voicemail right before you leave. That “last quick check” will almost always take more time than you think — which is, after all, what you’re hoping for. Plan for trouble. Always add 25% to your time estimate to get anywhere or do any task. If you think it takes 30 […]

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Money Mondays

8 Questions to Ask Before You Go Shopping

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Can I buy it for less? Comparison shop. Find it on sale. Negotiate. Look for a recycled one in the newspaper, at garage sales or consignment stores, on ebay or craigslist. Avoid the mall. Will I change my mind? Usually when you leave a store to comparison shop, you’ll stop wanting it. Advertisers and retail […]

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LES Outdoor Runway Fashion Show

Fashion Flipside

FASHION FLIPSIDE ECO FRIENDLY RUNWAY SHOW AUGUST 17th@ ORCHARD ST (BTWN RIVINGTON & STANTON) FROM 2pm ONWARDS L.E.S. Fashion Flipside turns Orchard Street into the Lower East Side’s nabe-centric answer to uptown’s Fashion Week, all with sustainable, eco-friendly and vintage clothing for men and women. Come down to Rivington & Orchard on August 17th to […]

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Step Afrika!

Step AfrikaSaturday, August 16, 20084:30 PM Damrosch Park BandshellLincoln Center Out of DoorsFREE, no tickets required *For more information visit: Lincoln Center or Step Afrika*Fun Fridays*

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The Blackberry Luxe Club

The Luxe Club

Blackberry event in NYC August 22, 2008DJ Beverly BondClub Marquee9-2amClick here for more details Blackberry event in ChicagoAugust 21, 2008DJ Adam 12Enclave9-2pm Blackberry event in LAAugust 29, 20089-2pmDJ Clinton SparksClub Area *For more information visit: Blackberry Luxe Club *KMP*

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Movie Reviews

Tropic Thunder – KMP’s Review

Tropic Thunder

KMP’s Thumbs: (4 out of 5 thumbs) Tropic Thunder, wow, this movie was BANANAS. I believe I shed a tear from all the laughing. Crazy movie, love the cast, and the cameo appearances. Just when you think it “goes too far” with the jokes, they find a way to turn it down. I loved it. […]

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BK Worker Takes Bath – Having it His Way?!

A Burger King employee decides to take a bath on Burger King’s sink to celebrate his birthday. Please watch The other workers seem to be encouraging this. *For more information visit: MyFox*Whatever Wednesdays*