четверг, 9 декабря 2010 г.
By Holly Wood & Environment Man
We predict that Darryl Fears, who has just been designated as an environmental reporter for The Washington Post, will become the nation's first 'celebrity environmental reporter.' Why do we say this: well because he is a veteran reporter who knows how to cut through the clutter to get to the meat of comtemporary issues. In short, Darryl has an 'eye' for the important story that others seem to miss. So once he mixes his Inside the Beltway savy with Hollywood Walk of Fame scrutiny, he will be a force to be reckoned with. We can see the headline now: "Hollywood Fears Darryl The Potomac Paparazzo."
We also hope that he will contrast the lifestyles of the rich and famous with their calls for conservation. We don't mind celebrities using their celebrity to promote green causes, but please point out the other 5 houses and 10 cars when standing next to a Prius and showing off their energy efficient home. The rest of us want what they have too. Think Al Gore. He's worth about $100 million now and we want to be just like him. Let's call it the Kennedy approach to addressing poverty: from a gated community on the waterfront. Renewable energy and energy efficiency are righteous goals, but so is the American dream. Can you have it all: many do. And we want ours too.
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| Darryl Fears |
We also hope that he will contrast the lifestyles of the rich and famous with their calls for conservation. We don't mind celebrities using their celebrity to promote green causes, but please point out the other 5 houses and 10 cars when standing next to a Prius and showing off their energy efficient home. The rest of us want what they have too. Think Al Gore. He's worth about $100 million now and we want to be just like him. Let's call it the Kennedy approach to addressing poverty: from a gated community on the waterfront. Renewable energy and energy efficiency are righteous goals, but so is the American dream. Can you have it all: many do. And we want ours too.
суббота, 20 ноября 2010 г.
By Environment Man
Today is our 25th anniversary. We were incorporated on November 20, 1985. The African American Environmentalist Association (AAEA) is the outreach arm of the Center for Environment, Commerce & Energy (Center).
You can see a listing of many of our activities during that time at our original website, which we converted to Multiply when the original Msn Groups platform ended). There is more activity information at our History page. My career has been very satisfying. From my beginning in the Fall of 1979 at the Environmental Policy Center (now Friends of the Earth) until today, the adventure has been incredible. I started out in the Washington, D.C.-based environmental movement. Jimmy Carter was president and was just finishing a rough 4-year run. I shook his hand at the Democratic National Convention in New York in 1980 not knowing that Washington was about to get a completely new makeover. The Reagan era was interesting and quite the challenge for the environmental movement. I still remember his 'no standard standard' for appliance efficiency standards. I also remember the Air Florida crash and the Metro subway accident on the day that I was walking back from the U.S. Department of Energy after testifying on appliance standards.
Well, without sounding like the old guy in the room sharing old war time stories that nobody really wants to hear, the situation today is as exciting as ever. We are embarking on trying to build biomass power plants in Mississippi, California and in Kenya. The adventure continues and I am having more fun than ever. Our team is lean and mean and green.
Life is good. Hey, and we just opened a new Center Hollywood blog this week (Also see AAEA Hollywood). Oh, and if you're feeling generous, feel free to click on our Donation button on our sites.
вторник, 16 ноября 2010 г.
By Holly Wood
Brandy and Max, left, received the highest scores from the judges and were clearly better dancers than Bristol Palin and Mark Ballas, right.
Admittedly the voting public votes the decisions in a democratic fashion, but it is a tragedy that Bristol trumped Brandy in this competition. Oh and Mark Ballas, Briston's dancing partner, is no Max.
But life is not fair. And neither is Hollywood.
Admittedly the voting public votes the decisions in a democratic fashion, but it is a tragedy that Bristol trumped Brandy in this competition. Oh and Mark Ballas, Briston's dancing partner, is no Max.
But life is not fair. And neither is Hollywood.
вторник, 9 ноября 2010 г.
Bjorn Lomborg believes that many of the elaborate and expensive actions now being considered to stop global warming will cost hundreds of billions of dollars, are often based on emotional rather than strictly scientific assumptions, and may very well have little impact on the world's temperature for hundreds of years. Rather than starting with the most radical procedures, Lomborg argues that we should first focus our resources on more immediate concerns, such as fighting malaria and HIV/AIDS and assuring and maintaining a safe, fresh water supply-which can be addressed at a fraction of the cost and save millions of lives within our lifetime. He asks why the debate over climate change has stifled rational dialogue and killed meaningful dissent.
Lomborg presents us with a second generation of thinking on global warming that believes panic is neither warranted nor a constructive place from which to deal with any of humanity's problems, not just global warming. Cool It promises to be one of the most talked about and influential books of our time.
суббота, 30 октября 2010 г.
By Environment Man, Holly Wood & Alan Smithee
[as observed live on C-SPAN]
The first hour of the rally was a concert with The Roots and John Legend. And just as they 'killed' during Earth Day on the National Mall, they 'killed' again. Captain Kirk rocking the Capitol Jimi Hendrix style was particularly appealing. Oh how Eman salivates to have the Roots and Captain Kirk back him on his set one day. But we digress.
John Stewart and Stephen Colbert organized the 3rd intriguing rally of 2010 following the Glenn Beck rally and the One Nation rally.
The Adam Savage 'Mythbusters' experiment routines were cute. The wave and the seismic crowd jump were interesting.
Host John Stewart came out around 1 p.m. The singing of the National Anthem by '4 Troops' was a surprise. John called for 'no littering' and to leave the Natiaonal Mall 'cleaner than we found it.' Stewart said a rally is based on two things: 1) color and 2) size. He concluded that the rally was a perfect sampling of the American people. Stephen Colbert ("The Colbert Report") is a nut and came out of nowhere saying he was 'trapped in his fear bunker' 2,000 feet below the stage. Colbert simulated the ascent of the rescued coal miners in Chile in that FENIX capsule. He was dressed in an Evil Knievel red, white and blue outfit with a blue and red cap. Now THAT was an entrance. Colbert is a true nut and a great performer. Imagine John Stewart as the straight man. THAT is how over the top Colbert is in that get up and in his routine about the killer bees covered in peanut butter (to threaten people with peanut butter allergies).
Father Guido Sarducci (Don Novello) gave a benediction.
Cheryl Crow and Kid Rock rocked. Ozzy Osbourn rocked too, for a minute. The interspersed video clips were just weird.
A podium was brough out for John Stewart to give the keynote address. Stephen Colbert interrupted with counterpoint. And a podium was brought out for Colbert.
Kareem Abdul Jubbar represented the American Muslim community. R2D2 represented the machines.
Mavis Staples and Tony Bennett were excellent.
John Stewart gave a pretty good closing speech (below). Everybody came back onstage for the finale.
[as observed live on C-SPAN]
John Stewart and Stephen Colbert organized the 3rd intriguing rally of 2010 following the Glenn Beck rally and the One Nation rally.
The Adam Savage 'Mythbusters' experiment routines were cute. The wave and the seismic crowd jump were interesting.
Host John Stewart came out around 1 p.m. The singing of the National Anthem by '4 Troops' was a surprise. John called for 'no littering' and to leave the Natiaonal Mall 'cleaner than we found it.' Stewart said a rally is based on two things: 1) color and 2) size. He concluded that the rally was a perfect sampling of the American people. Stephen Colbert ("The Colbert Report") is a nut and came out of nowhere saying he was 'trapped in his fear bunker' 2,000 feet below the stage. Colbert simulated the ascent of the rescued coal miners in Chile in that FENIX capsule. He was dressed in an Evil Knievel red, white and blue outfit with a blue and red cap. Now THAT was an entrance. Colbert is a true nut and a great performer. Imagine John Stewart as the straight man. THAT is how over the top Colbert is in that get up and in his routine about the killer bees covered in peanut butter (to threaten people with peanut butter allergies).
Father Guido Sarducci (Don Novello) gave a benediction.
Cheryl Crow and Kid Rock rocked. Ozzy Osbourn rocked too, for a minute. The interspersed video clips were just weird.
A podium was brough out for John Stewart to give the keynote address. Stephen Colbert interrupted with counterpoint. And a podium was brought out for Colbert.
Kareem Abdul Jubbar represented the American Muslim community. R2D2 represented the machines.
Mavis Staples and Tony Bennett were excellent.
John Stewart gave a pretty good closing speech (below). Everybody came back onstage for the finale.
среда, 27 октября 2010 г.
суббота, 23 октября 2010 г.
Videos
The Old Country Store is owned and operated by Arthur Davis. The 130-year old wooden structure was once a popular stop for purchasing everything from cotton to work boots. Creaky floors and rusty signs speak of days long gone by, lending an air of authenticity. Arthur Davis offers a lunch buffet with country favorites such as macaroni and cheese, mustard greens, field peas, dirty rice, and blackberry or peach cobbler. But nothing upstages the fried chicken.
Arthur Davis and his sons also opened a chain of restaurants called Wingo's in Vicksburg and Jackson, Mississippi and at nearby Alcorn State University. As the name implies, the venues specialize in wings smothered in Arthur's sauce.
"Mr D" also serenades his restaurant crowd with a song apparently called, "Grandma Was a Cornbread Woman."
The Old Country Store is owned and operated by Arthur Davis. The 130-year old wooden structure was once a popular stop for purchasing everything from cotton to work boots. Creaky floors and rusty signs speak of days long gone by, lending an air of authenticity. Arthur Davis offers a lunch buffet with country favorites such as macaroni and cheese, mustard greens, field peas, dirty rice, and blackberry or peach cobbler. But nothing upstages the fried chicken.
Arthur Davis and his sons also opened a chain of restaurants called Wingo's in Vicksburg and Jackson, Mississippi and at nearby Alcorn State University. As the name implies, the venues specialize in wings smothered in Arthur's sauce.
"Mr D" also serenades his restaurant crowd with a song apparently called, "Grandma Was a Cornbread Woman."
By Korben Dallas
We support your right to free speech Juan, even if NPR does not. Jeez. I thought the liberals at NPR were tolerant of free speech. Actually, I didn't, but it sounds good. They are only tolerant of speech they approve of, which is liberal speech. We pride ourselves on being Fair and Balance at AAEA. Nonpartisan and bipartisan too. But that's why we aren't invited on those talky talk talk shows. We don't drink their Kool Aid.
We support your right to free speech Juan, even if NPR does not. Jeez. I thought the liberals at NPR were tolerant of free speech. Actually, I didn't, but it sounds good. They are only tolerant of speech they approve of, which is liberal speech. We pride ourselves on being Fair and Balance at AAEA. Nonpartisan and bipartisan too. But that's why we aren't invited on those talky talk talk shows. We don't drink their Kool Aid.
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| Juan Williams |
вторник, 19 октября 2010 г.
суббота, 16 октября 2010 г.
Prince announced at the Apollo Theatre in New York City on Friday a series of live concerts that will start in December but did not reveal where the concerts would be performed. The 'Welcome 2 America' concerts, exhibit performers that he admires including, Maceo Parker, Janelle Monae, Mint Condition, Cassandra Wilson, The New Power Generation, Environment Man and Sheila E.
вторник, 12 октября 2010 г.
понедельник, 11 октября 2010 г.
понедельник, 4 октября 2010 г.
By Holly Wood
DJ Reborn rocked the nation's capital when she provided the tunes for the One Nation 10210 Rally at the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall.
DJ Reborn, left, is a Chicago native now residing in Brooklyn, New York. She has been spinning Soul, Hip-hop, Reggae, House, Afrobeat and more. Her sounds have been heard everywhere from corporate gatherings for Armani and Calvin Klein, to MTV's post awards parties as well as a private parties. Reborn has been the opening DJ at live shows for such renowned artists as The Roots, India Arie, Common, CaronWheeler, Talib Kweli, Saul Williams and most recently John legend.
In the summer of 2003, she provided the music for the Russell Simmons annual Art for Life benefit. She has been featured in SCRATCH,TRACE, URB and NRG magazines. Reborn was the Musical Director and live onstage DJ for the Off-Broadway Hip-Hop Theatre hit, Flow, starring Will Power. Reborn was the 2004/05 international tour DJ for Russell Simmon's DEF POETRY JAM. (From DJ Reborn's MySpace page)
DJ Reborn's YouTube
My Space
One Nation Rally C-SPAN
DJ Reborn rocked the nation's capital when she provided the tunes for the One Nation 10210 Rally at the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall.
In the summer of 2003, she provided the music for the Russell Simmons annual Art for Life benefit. She has been featured in SCRATCH,TRACE, URB and NRG magazines. Reborn was the Musical Director and live onstage DJ for the Off-Broadway Hip-Hop Theatre hit, Flow, starring Will Power. Reborn was the 2004/05 international tour DJ for Russell Simmon's DEF POETRY JAM. (From DJ Reborn's MySpace page)
DJ Reborn's YouTube
My Space
One Nation Rally C-SPAN
суббота, 2 октября 2010 г.
пятница, 1 октября 2010 г.
четверг, 30 сентября 2010 г.
Hollywood filmmaker believes Alberta's oilsands are a gift that could become a curse.
Cameron at a press conference on Wednesday in Alberta:
Cameron's two-day visit to northeast Alberta, which included aerial and ground tours of oilsands sites and a visit to the Fort Chipewyan aboriginal community, familiarized him with the complex issues in the region. Cameron's initial view of the massive open-pit mines and tailings ponds was of a "horrific" blemish on the natural beauty of the forest. But he later found some hope in talking with oilsands experts that new technology and improved research could improve the industry's environmental footprint. Cameron acknowledged industry's work to start reclaiming some of the disturbed lands, but suggested questions remain about the feasibility of fully cleaning up tailings ponds, industry's commitment to funding such long-term projects and government regulations to ensure they get done properly. And he recommended a moratorium on development on open-pit mines until some greener technology is developed.
Cameron's biggest concern was for the aboriginal people living downstream from the oilsands, many of whom have expressed worry about pollutants damaging the river and wildlife they depend on to survive. Cameron a study about the environmental effects on people downstream to be inconclusive simply because the people in Fort Chipewyan are afraid to drink their own water, they are afraid to eat the fish and they are afraid to let their kids swim in the river.
It had been reported that Cameron had agreed to help First Nation communities in the Fort Chipewyan area with legal action against the government, but the director backed away from that position. Chief Allan Adam of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation hopes Cameron's commitment includes assistance with a legal fight, but noted:
Cameron at a press conference on Wednesday in Alberta:
"It will be a curse if it's not managed properly. It can also be a great gift to Canada and to Alberta. I'm pragmatic enough to understand the powerful economic forces that are driving this development.
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| James Cameron touring oil sands site |
Cameron's biggest concern was for the aboriginal people living downstream from the oilsands, many of whom have expressed worry about pollutants damaging the river and wildlife they depend on to survive. Cameron a study about the environmental effects on people downstream to be inconclusive simply because the people in Fort Chipewyan are afraid to drink their own water, they are afraid to eat the fish and they are afraid to let their kids swim in the river.
It had been reported that Cameron had agreed to help First Nation communities in the Fort Chipewyan area with legal action against the government, but the director backed away from that position. Chief Allan Adam of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation hopes Cameron's commitment includes assistance with a legal fight, but noted:
"Maybe he's backed away a bit, but we clearly understood what he said (Tuesday), because I've got it written down on paper. That's why I had my assistants sitting there taking notes. I made sure I covered my end."
The Center supports utilizing nuclear power as the heat source for producing oil from oil sands at Canadian sites to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We agree with James Cameron that the open pits mines should be better managed or should not developed. First Nation communities and residents should demand percentage ownership and profits from the tarsand operations. The Canadian government and the tarsand developers should provide ownership and profit sharing to First nation residents. (Edmonton Journal, 9/30/2010)
суббота, 18 сентября 2010 г.
Comedy Central, which is owned by Viacom, will stage a National Mall Rally on October 30, that will feature both its late-night hosts, Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert. "The Daily Show's" Stewart announced on his show that his Rally to Restore Sanity, a.k.a. a Million Moderate March is:
Although not yet confirmed, it is rumored that Environment Man's agent is in negotiations for him to play his 3-song set at the rally. Eman's three-song set includes:
1) "Mother Nature: You Were Always On My Mind,""a rally for the people who've been too busy to go to rallies, who actually have lives and families and jobs (or are looking for jobs), not so much the Silent Majority as the Busy Majority."Stephen Colbert counters:
"On October 30, 2010, I am calling for the nation to join me on the Washington Mall for the March to Keep Fear Alive. Shame on you, Jon Stewart -- America cannot afford a rally to restore sanity in the middle of a recession. . . . Did you even consider how many panic-related jobs that might cost most of us in the fear-industrial complex?"
Although the permit has not yet been issued, there aren't any hugely outstanding issues that would prevent or bar the signing of a permit. Although both Stewart and Colbert mentioned the Mall in their announcements, the permit application is for the north side of the Washington Monument grounds -- which does not include the Lincoln Memorial, Reflecting Pool or what is known as the Mall. Of course, that would put the White House in the background of the rally.
Eman
Although not yet confirmed, it is rumored that Environment Man's agent is in negotiations for him to play his 3-song set at the rally. Eman's three-song set includes:2) "Lisa Jackson," and
3) "Global Warming/Climate Change."
(Wash Post, 9/18/2010)
вторник, 7 сентября 2010 г.
By Holly Wood
Our very own Eman has done it again and has written, performed and produced a great song about U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson. Environment Man was joined in performing the tune by the international cult keyboardist & vocalist Dax.
Lyrics
Lisa's the administrator of the EPA
She's the top cop for Earth Day
Lisa is so smart and Lisa is cute
Pollution is her enemy and she is not mute
[Chorus: Lisa Jackson]
Lisa knows what to do for Super Fund
She loves Mother Nature and has polluters on the run
Lisa is so sweet but is sometimes sour
Cause she's the top cop with green power
[Chorus: Lisa Jackson]
Lisa is so sweet, but so intense
She's on the environmental beat with no pretense
Lisa is the administrator of the EPA
And she's gonna protect the Earth until her dying day
[Chorus: Lisa Jackson]
Our very own Eman has done it again and has written, performed and produced a great song about U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson. Environment Man was joined in performing the tune by the international cult keyboardist & vocalist Dax.
Lyrics
Lisa's the administrator of the EPA
She's the top cop for Earth Day
Lisa is so smart and Lisa is cute
Pollution is her enemy and she is not mute
[Chorus: Lisa Jackson]
Lisa knows what to do for Super Fund
She loves Mother Nature and has polluters on the run
Lisa is so sweet but is sometimes sour
Cause she's the top cop with green power
[Chorus: Lisa Jackson]
Lisa is so sweet, but so intense
She's on the environmental beat with no pretense
Lisa is the administrator of the EPA
And she's gonna protect the Earth until her dying day
[Chorus: Lisa Jackson]
By Korben DallasOur Defense Department spends about half a billion dollars a year on bands. Go figure. I appreciate music as much as the next guy, but isn't that a little bit much? The Marine Corps spent $50 million last year on its military bands. The Army spends about $195 million a year on its bands. (Wash Post, 9/6/2010)
понедельник, 6 сентября 2010 г.
Try this for those who don't understand the King James Version:
1. I'm God. Don't play me.
(I am the Lord thy God, thou shalt not have any other gods before me.)
2. Don't be makin no hood ornaments and charms outta me, or like me.
(Thou shalt not have any graven images)
3. Don't be callin' me for no reason.
(Thou shalt not use the name of the Lord thy God in vain)
4. Y'all betta be in church on Sunday, and not just the Sundays when it's Mother's day, Easter and Christmas.
(Remember to keep the Sabbath day holy)
5. Don't dis or cuss out yo momma... and if you know who ya daddy is, don't dis him neither.
(Honor thy father and thy mother)
6. Don't be goin' on no drive bys.
(Thou shalt not kill)
7. Stick to ya own Boo.
(Thou shalt not commit adultery)
8. Don't be borrow'n stuff and don't give it back.
(Thou shalt not steal)
9. Don't be lyin' on the otha' man to save your behind.
(Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy brother)
10. Don't be eyein' (skeeming) yo homie's crib, ride, woman, or nuttin.
(Thou shalt not covet anything that belongs to thy neighbor.)
1. I'm God. Don't play me.
(I am the Lord thy God, thou shalt not have any other gods before me.)
2. Don't be makin no hood ornaments and charms outta me, or like me.
(Thou shalt not have any graven images)
3. Don't be callin' me for no reason.
(Thou shalt not use the name of the Lord thy God in vain)
4. Y'all betta be in church on Sunday, and not just the Sundays when it's Mother's day, Easter and Christmas.
(Remember to keep the Sabbath day holy)
5. Don't dis or cuss out yo momma... and if you know who ya daddy is, don't dis him neither.
(Honor thy father and thy mother)
6. Don't be goin' on no drive bys.
(Thou shalt not kill)
7. Stick to ya own Boo.
(Thou shalt not commit adultery)
8. Don't be borrow'n stuff and don't give it back.
(Thou shalt not steal)
9. Don't be lyin' on the otha' man to save your behind.
(Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy brother)
10. Don't be eyein' (skeeming) yo homie's crib, ride, woman, or nuttin.
(Thou shalt not covet anything that belongs to thy neighbor.)
пятница, 3 сентября 2010 г.
By Holly Wood
Norris McDonald
The first week of the final season of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" will include a selection for Oprah's Book Club. Winfrey will announce her 64th and latest pick during a live episode airing on Sept. 17. That would be 14 years to the day that Winfrey announced her first book club selection — Jacquelyn Mitchard's "The Deep End of the Ocean" — on Sept. 17, 1996.Rumor has it that Oprah could pick "Diary Of An Environmentalist: Norris McDonald Autobiography." Who knows? Stranger things have happened.
Winfrey's book club choices have vaulted to best-seller lists and instant fame. Her last choice was author Uwem Akpan's short story collection "Say You're One Of Them." "The Oprah Winfrey Show" is set to premiere its 25th and final season on Sept. 13, 2010. (MSNBC, 9/3/2010)
вторник, 31 августа 2010 г.
пятница, 27 августа 2010 г.
AAEA President Norris McDonald & Spike Lee
Spike Lee featured the heads of two environmental groups in his HBO documentary, "If God Is Willing and Da Creek Don’t Rise." He also featured EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson. The four-hour two-part documentary premiered Aug. 23 on HBO and is his second four-hour documentary about the aftermath "When the Levees Broke."
Lee featured Fred Krupp, president of Environmental Defense and Michael Brune, Executive Director of the Sierra Club. They both commented on the BP oil spill disaster. Lisa Jackson is from New Orleans and shared her personal story.
Spike Lee featured the heads of two environmental groups in his HBO documentary, "If God Is Willing and Da Creek Don’t Rise." He also featured EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson. The four-hour two-part documentary premiered Aug. 23 on HBO and is his second four-hour documentary about the aftermath "When the Levees Broke."Lee featured Fred Krupp, president of Environmental Defense and Michael Brune, Executive Director of the Sierra Club. They both commented on the BP oil spill disaster. Lisa Jackson is from New Orleans and shared her personal story.
четверг, 26 августа 2010 г.
Major Garrett is leaving Fox News and returning to print journalism as a writer for National Journal. Okay. Garrett was in line to move to the front row seat in the White House briefing room.So why is Fox moving Pentagon reporter Mike Emanuel back to the White House, where he will join Wendell Goler in sharing the front-row seat? FOX was recently awarded the front row seat in the White House briefing room after Helen Thomas was fired for her comments about Israel. Wendell Goler has earned that seat and he should have it alone. Case closed. (WashPost, 8/26/2010)
WENDELL GOLER FRONT ROW SEAT IN WHITE HOUSE BRIEFING ROOM
вторник, 24 августа 2010 г.
среда, 18 августа 2010 г.
2010 NomineesSunday, August 29, 2010
LIVE in Los Angeles from the NOKIA Theatre (5:00pm PT / 8pm ET), on NBC
Hosted by Jimmy Fallon
The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences was founded in 1946; just one month after network television was born. It is a nonprofit organization devoted to the advancement of telecommunication arts and sciences and to fostering creative leadership in the telecommunication industry. The Television Academy is the only major organization devoted entirely to television and is made up of more than 15,000 members representing 28 professional peer groups, including performers, directors, producers, art directors and various other artisans, technicians and executives.
суббота, 14 августа 2010 г.
By Holly Wood
Lady Gaga & Eman
The Washington, D.C. rumor mill is running wild with reports that Lady Gaga will back Eman for his 3-song set at a gig after her Monster Ball Tour concert and fundraiser for Senator Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) on Tuesday, Sept. 7, at 8 p.m. at Verizon Center. Lautenberg has a private suite with patrons contributing $2,500 a person for PACs and $2,400 for individuals.
The rumored gig with Eman and Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta (Lady Gaga) would feature Eman's repetoire of "Susie Sensitive," "You Were Always On My Mind (Mother Nature)," and "Global Warming/Climate Change." Will the venue be in a private suite, or will it be at an as yet undisclosed location? Only the rumor mill knows for sure. But the rumor mill speculates that it could be announced at the Lautenberg fundraiser.
Generally, if a luxury suite is available, it can be rented for somewhere between $4,000 and $8,000. There are a range of seats available in each suite, but if the suite has 20 seats, plus two for the candidate and spouse. The suite lessor pays for the food and booze. So figure $100 per for that. Brings you to around $10,000 or so. You charge $2,500 a head for a high rollers. So that's $50,000. The suite lessor nets $40,000, minus some expenses. Hmmmm. And deduct $5,000 more for Eman's fee. (Wash Post, 8/13/2010)
Lady Gaga & Eman
The Washington, D.C. rumor mill is running wild with reports that Lady Gaga will back Eman for his 3-song set at a gig after her Monster Ball Tour concert and fundraiser for Senator Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) on Tuesday, Sept. 7, at 8 p.m. at Verizon Center. Lautenberg has a private suite with patrons contributing $2,500 a person for PACs and $2,400 for individuals.The rumored gig with Eman and Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta (Lady Gaga) would feature Eman's repetoire of "Susie Sensitive," "You Were Always On My Mind (Mother Nature)," and "Global Warming/Climate Change." Will the venue be in a private suite, or will it be at an as yet undisclosed location? Only the rumor mill knows for sure. But the rumor mill speculates that it could be announced at the Lautenberg fundraiser.
Generally, if a luxury suite is available, it can be rented for somewhere between $4,000 and $8,000. There are a range of seats available in each suite, but if the suite has 20 seats, plus two for the candidate and spouse. The suite lessor pays for the food and booze. So figure $100 per for that. Brings you to around $10,000 or so. You charge $2,500 a head for a high rollers. So that's $50,000. The suite lessor nets $40,000, minus some expenses. Hmmmm. And deduct $5,000 more for Eman's fee. (Wash Post, 8/13/2010)
среда, 11 августа 2010 г.
By Holly Wood
The Brown Sugar Project is a musical explosion of soul music in its finest form. Their music brings back the look, feel and sound of the greats in the Soul, R&B, and Top 40 music and invites the listener to experience our sound with all five senses. From Aretha Franklin to Jill Scott, Chaka Khan to Ledesi, The Brown Sugar Project will ensure that any event they undertake will be engulfed by the sheer excitement of the wonderful melodies this talented band delivers!
The Brown Sugar Project was formed in 2009 by Rona R. Rawls, left, a talented singer/songwriter/producer in her own right. The other band members include Troy Sol Edler -vocals, David Hammett -vocals, Jessica Rawls-vocals, Jaimee- Marshall-bass, Clayton Taylor-keys and Michael Verner-drums.
The Brown Sugar Project is based on the belief that their fans needs are of the utmost importance. Their entire team is committed to meeting those needs. As a result, a high percentage of their business is from repeat clients and referrals.
The Brown Sugar Project would welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service in the industry.
Location:
3878 9th Street SE Suite 200
Washington, DC 20032
Hours:
Mon - Fri: 9AM - 5PM
Sat: 10AM - 5PM
Sun: 10am-2pm
The Brown Sugar Project is a musical explosion of soul music in its finest form. Their music brings back the look, feel and sound of the greats in the Soul, R&B, and Top 40 music and invites the listener to experience our sound with all five senses. From Aretha Franklin to Jill Scott, Chaka Khan to Ledesi, The Brown Sugar Project will ensure that any event they undertake will be engulfed by the sheer excitement of the wonderful melodies this talented band delivers!
The Brown Sugar Project was formed in 2009 by Rona R. Rawls, left, a talented singer/songwriter/producer in her own right. The other band members include Troy Sol Edler -vocals, David Hammett -vocals, Jessica Rawls-vocals, Jaimee- Marshall-bass, Clayton Taylor-keys and Michael Verner-drums.The Brown Sugar Project is based on the belief that their fans needs are of the utmost importance. Their entire team is committed to meeting those needs. As a result, a high percentage of their business is from repeat clients and referrals.
The Brown Sugar Project would welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service in the industry.
Location:
3878 9th Street SE Suite 200
Washington, DC 20032
Hours:
Mon - Fri: 9AM - 5PM
Sat: 10AM - 5PM
Sun: 10am-2pm
Desirée Rogers & Linda Johnson Rice
Former White House Social Secretary in Charge of Ebony and Jet Magazines
Desirée Rogers, 51, the former White House social secretary, has been named chief executive officer of Johnson Publishing, which publishes Ebony and Jet magazines. Linda Johnson Rice, the daughter of company founder John H. Johnson -- who died in 2005 -- will continue as chairwoman.
According to a company statement, Rogers will focus on "aligning core business strategies for all brands.," Johnson Publishing was founded in 1945, targets the African American market and remains the largest African American-owned publishing house in America.
Former White House Social Secretary in Charge of Ebony and Jet MagazinesDesirée Rogers, 51, the former White House social secretary, has been named chief executive officer of Johnson Publishing, which publishes Ebony and Jet magazines. Linda Johnson Rice, the daughter of company founder John H. Johnson -- who died in 2005 -- will continue as chairwoman.
According to a company statement, Rogers will focus on "aligning core business strategies for all brands.," Johnson Publishing was founded in 1945, targets the African American market and remains the largest African American-owned publishing house in America.
понедельник, 9 августа 2010 г.
"The Jack Daniels Sessions EP" is the first story collection from fantasy author Elwin Cotman, right. Coming out in March 2010 through Six Gallery Press, these five stories run the gamut from ghost tale to high fantasy, humor to historical. Sampling the language of urban myth, black folklore, punk rock and teen angst, they create landscapes all their own. Illustrations by Rachel Dorrett.Elwin Cotman is a fiction writer, poet, performance artist and activist from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. An alumni of the University of Pittsburgh Writing program, he has been published in several magazines. These include The Dirty Napkin, Outsider Ink and The Fairfield Review. In 2005, he was selected to attend the Three Rivers Review writers' retreat. Currently, he is a member of the Cyberpunk Apocalypse writers' collective in Pittsburgh.
Elwin Cotman is a graduate student at the University of Maryland. He is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh writing program, and has taught Creative Writing to Washington DC elementary students. Elwin writes and performs stories that blend the personal with the mythic, the contemporary with the historical. He developed a narrative poetry workshop at the University of Maryland. His work has been published in the Fairfield Review, Outsider Ink and the Front Weekly. He was also a featured fiction writer for A Space Inside Reading Series.
Dana Alston was 47 years old when she died 11 years ago on August 7, 1999.
Dana Alston, left, was a leader of the original environmental justice movement that started in the 1980's. She was one of the organizers of the first National Environmental Justice Leadership Summit in 1992. She participated in the meetings to convince the U.S. EPA to open an Office of Environmental Justice. She was a committed environmental justice activist and the movement clearly benefited from her leadership. We remember you Dana. And we will never forget you.
Dana Alston received a Bannerman Fellowship in 1992 in recognition of her leadership in the development of the environmental justice movement. The Bannerman Fellowship Program was founded in 1987 on the belief that the most effective approach to achieving progressive social change is by organizing low-income people at the grassroots level. In 2002, the Fellowship Program was renamed the Alston/Bannerman Fellowship Program in honor of Dana Alston.
Dana died on August 7, 1999 at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. Dana was a native of New York and lived in Washington, D.C. She was in San Francisco for treatment of kidney disease and consequences of a stroke when she died.
Her son, Khalil Alston-Cobb, now 17, resides in Clinton, Maryland. He is (or was at 16) a skateboard enthusiast (see videos). Here is how Khalil describes himself on his MySpace page:
Dana Alston, left, was a leader of the original environmental justice movement that started in the 1980's. She was one of the organizers of the first National Environmental Justice Leadership Summit in 1992. She participated in the meetings to convince the U.S. EPA to open an Office of Environmental Justice. She was a committed environmental justice activist and the movement clearly benefited from her leadership. We remember you Dana. And we will never forget you.Dana Alston received a Bannerman Fellowship in 1992 in recognition of her leadership in the development of the environmental justice movement. The Bannerman Fellowship Program was founded in 1987 on the belief that the most effective approach to achieving progressive social change is by organizing low-income people at the grassroots level. In 2002, the Fellowship Program was renamed the Alston/Bannerman Fellowship Program in honor of Dana Alston.
Dana died on August 7, 1999 at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. Dana was a native of New York and lived in Washington, D.C. She was in San Francisco for treatment of kidney disease and consequences of a stroke when she died.
Her son, Khalil Alston-Cobb, now 17, resides in Clinton, Maryland. He is (or was at 16) a skateboard enthusiast (see videos). Here is how Khalil describes himself on his MySpace page:"I like Skateboarding, Playing videogames, listening to music, talking to Gurls, surfing the Web, and Chillin wit the Homies."Khalil is also on Twitter. He has a great skateboarding video on MonsterArmy.com. He is listed on Children of the Struggle. Dana would be very proud of her teenage son. All who knew her are not surprised that Khalil is an energetic and productive young man.
четверг, 5 августа 2010 г.
917 Films debut short film, "Rubicon" was accepted into the HollyShorts Film Festival. With over 7,000 short films submitted and only 190 in the festival and competition 917 Films feels very honored that "Rubicon" was selected.Rubicon will be screening at the Laemmle Sunset 5 Theater in West Hollywood on Wednesday August 11th at 2:00 pm.
Purchase tickets.
Hollyshorts Film Festival
Contact: Jae Henson
917.373.4616
917 Films
пятница, 30 июля 2010 г.
By Holly Wood and Corben Dallas
Actress and pop superstar Janet Jackson has revealed a new ad campaign with fur label Blackglama. Ms. Jackson is participating in Blackglama's 'What Becomes a Legend Most?' campaign. The ads feature pictures of Jackson taken by photographer Rocco Laspata and will run in Vanity Fair, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar and other magazines. Jackson will also appear on a BlackGlama Billboard above Times Square in New York City.
Janet Jackson is a megastar and a triple-threat talent who can act, sing and dance. In addition to longevity (star since childhood), Jackson's recent performances on American Idol, at the Essence Music Festival and movie role as Dr. Patricia in "Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married Too?" clearly show that she is as vital and productive as ever.
Fur is a renewable resource, just like chicken and fish. Mink is a renewable resource and we are confident that, to the extent possible, Blackglama, like other meat producers, is humane in the production of its product. Mink procured by Blackglama comes from American Legend Cooperative. All mink procured by American Legend Cooperative originates from Origin Assured (OA) farms, which should adhere to strict governemental and agricultural guidelines and regulations that govern mink production. The company claims that the 'highest standard of humane care is utilized.'
In addition to the renewable resource aspect of fur, AAEA supports Blacks in particular wearing the product because they were denied access to furs for centuries. Due to the unfortunate economic repression of Blacks in America for centuries, they could not afford to purchase expensive furs. Just as Blacks can now afford waterfront properties and are gaining the capability to participate as owners in resource production, certain conservationists want to deny Blacks the freedom to express themselves in the marketplace. Some want to close off waterfront areas, even as their ancestors own massive waterfront properties and have two boats and piers. To critics of Blacks who wear fur, consider that maybe these Blacks should be allowed to consume some before you demand that they conserve. To the extent that you reject this contention, then we must reject and ignore your complaints.
In the USA, fur farmers are regulated by their state department of agriculture and must operate under federal environmental standards, such as the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act. Fur farmers have also developed a comprehensive set of their own standards, in consultation with veterinarians and animal scientists, to ensure the highest quality of animal husbandry. These standards are administered by Fur Commission USA, which is also responsible for ensuring they are revised and updated whenever required by current knowledge of animal care and farm management techniques. (OA) Fur Commission USA is a non-profit association representing over 600 mink farmers in the United States.
Actress and pop superstar Janet Jackson has revealed a new ad campaign with fur label Blackglama. Ms. Jackson is participating in Blackglama's 'What Becomes a Legend Most?' campaign. The ads feature pictures of Jackson taken by photographer Rocco Laspata and will run in Vanity Fair, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar and other magazines. Jackson will also appear on a BlackGlama Billboard above Times Square in New York City.Janet Jackson is a megastar and a triple-threat talent who can act, sing and dance. In addition to longevity (star since childhood), Jackson's recent performances on American Idol, at the Essence Music Festival and movie role as Dr. Patricia in "Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married Too?" clearly show that she is as vital and productive as ever.
Fur is a renewable resource, just like chicken and fish. Mink is a renewable resource and we are confident that, to the extent possible, Blackglama, like other meat producers, is humane in the production of its product. Mink procured by Blackglama comes from American Legend Cooperative. All mink procured by American Legend Cooperative originates from Origin Assured (OA) farms, which should adhere to strict governemental and agricultural guidelines and regulations that govern mink production. The company claims that the 'highest standard of humane care is utilized.'
In addition to the renewable resource aspect of fur, AAEA supports Blacks in particular wearing the product because they were denied access to furs for centuries. Due to the unfortunate economic repression of Blacks in America for centuries, they could not afford to purchase expensive furs. Just as Blacks can now afford waterfront properties and are gaining the capability to participate as owners in resource production, certain conservationists want to deny Blacks the freedom to express themselves in the marketplace. Some want to close off waterfront areas, even as their ancestors own massive waterfront properties and have two boats and piers. To critics of Blacks who wear fur, consider that maybe these Blacks should be allowed to consume some before you demand that they conserve. To the extent that you reject this contention, then we must reject and ignore your complaints.In the USA, fur farmers are regulated by their state department of agriculture and must operate under federal environmental standards, such as the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act. Fur farmers have also developed a comprehensive set of their own standards, in consultation with veterinarians and animal scientists, to ensure the highest quality of animal husbandry. These standards are administered by Fur Commission USA, which is also responsible for ensuring they are revised and updated whenever required by current knowledge of animal care and farm management techniques. (OA) Fur Commission USA is a non-profit association representing over 600 mink farmers in the United States.
понедельник, 26 июля 2010 г.
воскресенье, 25 июля 2010 г.
суббота, 24 июля 2010 г.
Environment Man is available for gigs. His 10-minute, 3-song set is the perfect supplement to your environmental or energy-themed event. Agent: Patricia Green
His current set list is viewable below:
His current set list is viewable below:
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