Born of Dominican descent, Arie Rich is a New York City resident for over 20 years. As means to keep up with the pulse of New York City, Arie Rich coined the phrase “Keep Me Posted.” Shortly after, the phrase developed into KMPBlog.com. Her creativity and interest in paying it forward lead her to planning and attending a myriad of events which promote and encourage unity across the blogosphere.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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*
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 […]
Wow, this is kinda funny, please watch: Jockin’ Jay Z Video: *For more information visit: Media Take Out or P Nash Media*Whatever Wednesdays*
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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*
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*
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. […]
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*
If you use Google to search for answers then you might know how ChaCha works. Send any question via text message to CHACHA (242242), and a human (ChaCha guide) will search the Internet for the answer.Within a minute or two, you’ll receive an answer and a link to its source. Want to become a ChaCha […]
I. Never walk without a document in your hands People with documents in their hands look like hardworking employees heading for important meetings. People with nothing in their hands look like they’re heading for the canteen. People with a newspaper in their hand look like they’re heading for the toilet. Above all, make sure you […]
So early this beautiful Saturday morning I get a text from someone stating “Bernie Mac Died at 50 :(“So I’m shocked because I know some time last week he was in the hospitals with pneumonia.So as a blogger the first thing I did was do my own research, I can’t blog without sources. So I […]
Beijing 2008 Olympic Games August 8-24, 2008 Started today at 8:08am (est) and 8:08pm in China 8 Reasons Why I’ll be watchingBeijing 2008 Olympics this year: 1) Swimming – Michael Phelps 2) Basketball – Team USA 3) Gymnastics 4) Opening Ceremony (which I’ll probably miss, since I’ll be at work) 5) Athletics (Track running) 6) […]
International Yo-Yo Open And New York State Yo-Yo ContestSaturday, August 9, 200811amSouth Street Seaport, Pier 17FREE *For more information visit: YO-YO*Fun Fridays*
How would you feel to have a picnic, or just read a book in a parking spot?! Cool, eh.You have no idea what I’m talking about. Park(ing) Day NYC is September 19th, and parking spots across the city are just waiting to be rescued, turned for a day into the Park(ing) Spots that will get […]