LOLZ Mayor Bloomberg Sez Blogs R Dumming Down Society

LOLZ Mayor Bloomberg Sez Blogs R Dumming Down Society

Mayor Bloomberg relentlessly touts his commitment to promoting "business incubators" for New York City's tech industry, and breathlessly announces new city-run social media channels that feature "custom link-shorteners" (yes, that happened). But in a wide-ranging interview with The Atlantic, the mayor sounds more like Ted Stevens than Steve Jobs. Rachel Haot, where are you? [ more › ]

LOLZ Mayor Bloomberg Sez Blogs R Dumming Down Society
Christopher Robbins
Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:29:00 GMT

Last Of Surviving Scottsboro Boys Clarence ‘Willie’ Norris Given Full Pardon On This Day In 1976

Last Of Surviving Scottsboro Boys Clarence ‘Willie’ Norris Given Full Pardon On This Day In 1976

The “Scottsboro Boys” case involved nine African-American teenage boys who were falsely accused of raping two White women in rural Alabama back in 1931. Eight of the boys were charged and sentenced to death, setting off a firestorm of protests and ongoing legal battles that lasted for years. The odds were stacked against the boys, who had to face an all-White jury, a lynching attempt, angry mobs, and other injustices. With the help of the American Communist Party, the case was appealed. One of the first boys to be tried, Clarence “Willie” Norris (pictured below), was pardoned by Gov. George Wallace in 1976 – but not before the case shattered the lives of the group completely.

SEE ALSO: Executed At 14: George Stinney’s Birthday Reminds Us That The Death Penalty Must End

The Scottsboro Boys literally had no hope, even with the falsified claims. Racism in the South was the reality they faced, and many Whites in the state were possessed with a bloodthirsty focus to punish the boys either way. After a third trial in the lower courts, charges were dropped for four of the defendants with sentences for the rest ranging between 75 years to capital punishment. Just two of the boys served time in prison, with two of the group escaping and later returning to jail after committing crimes. Norris, the oldest of the boys and the only one sentenced to death, was paroled in 1944 and moved to New York.

The move was a violation of his parole, and thus, he was sent back to prison. Paroled a second time in 1946, he made his return to New York and didn’t fare well in the job market until he reached out to his former lawyer Samuel Leibowitz who represented him and the rest of the Scottsboro teens.

He finally was able to get a job with his attorney’s help and eventually reached out to the NAACP to see if he would be able to obtain a pardon. With the NAACP’s help — by way of an aggressive campaign — the infamously racist George Wallace granted Norris a pardon in 1976.

Watch the Scottsboro Boys’ story here:

In 1979, Norris helped to pen a book detailing his experiences as a result of the case. “The Last Of The Scottsboro Boys: An Autobiography” was released in 1979. Clarence Norris died in January of 1989 in New York; he was 76 years of age.

The case and its staggering legacy lives on in a variety of mediums such as the film “Heavens Fall,” featuring Timothy Hutton, and was the subject of a 2001 Oscar-nominated documentary. A careful study of the case reveals that racial tensions in the South were not only at a fever pitch, but could also prove deadly even in the court of law. Although Norris received his just due, the trials he endured along the way and struggles to acclimate in to society could never be erased.

Last Of Surviving Scottsboro Boys Clarence ‘Willie’ Norris Given Full Pardon On This Day In 1976
D.L. Chandler
Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:34:55 GMT

Nov 1, 2012: Who are YOU Online? - How to Properly represent yourself online. at Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building

Nov 1, 2012: Who are YOU Online? - How to Properly represent yourself online. at Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building

What is Social Media ?
What is the importance of Social Media?
How does Social Media affect looking for a Job, applying for school and even owning a business?
We will talk about the pitfalls and the benefits of what you put on the Internet and how it affects one's image. We will discuss advice and techniques to create a (right) profile that will get them noticed.
How important is your Face Book Profile?
What does your profile say about you, does it reflect the image you the want the world to know?
Also Joining us will be: Nethia Heyward
Giving us : Business 1 - from SCRATCH!
BUSINESS 1 - is an interactive developmental exercise designed to tap into the skills you already possess to be successful. This part of the workshop consists of theatrical exercises used to stimulate the brain & thinking process.
1st assignment, Google Us & Then Sign Up!

Nov 1, 2012: Who are YOU Online? - How to Properly represent yourself online. at Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building
Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:41:39 GMT

Fw: Hatewatch Headlines for October 25, 2012

Hatewatch is a weekly summary of the latest news about hate and extremism compiled by the Southern Poverty Law Center. Week of October 25, 2012 Hatewatch Blog FBI May Investigate Apparent Hate Murder of White With Black Friends Sovereign President: 'I am in jail because I stood for righteousness and truth' Bogus Louisiana Hate Crime Report Illuminates Trend WorldNetDaily Now Peddling White Nationalism Two Prominent National Alliance Websites Pulled Offline Suspect Ordered Held without Bail in Arson Attack on Toledo Mosque Polarized Election Season Marked by Extremist Candidates Hatewatch Headlines MA Holyoke Man Indicted in Connection with Violating Permanent Civil Rights Injunction Mass.com | Oct. 25, 2012 VA Former Neo-Nazi Leader Gets 3 More Months in Prison Virginian-Pilot | Oct. 23, 2012 WY KKK Fliers Left in 2 Gillette Subdivisions Billings Gazette | Oct. 22, 2012 SPLC supporters like you make the Hatewatch newsletter possible.  Follow Hatewatch on Twitter.  Become our fan on Facebook. Contact SPLC. 400 Washington Ave. Montgomery, AL 36104

Race Matters: Folks In Predominantly Black Neighborhoods Are 50% Less Likely To Receive CPR Than People In White Neighborhoods

Race Matters: Folks In Predominantly Black Neighborhoods Are 50% Less Likely To Receive CPR Than People In White Neighborhoods

SMH. Apparently your neighborhood is a factor in regards to your chances of receiving CPR…

According to LA TImes:

If your heart stops and you fall to the ground, your chances of survival may depend on which neighborhood you’re in when you collapse. Patients suffering cardiac arrest in poorer, predominantly black neighborhoods were half as likely to receive CPR from a bystander as those in richer, predominantly white neighborhoods, according to research published in Thursday’s edition of the New England Journal of Medicine.

Even cardiac arrest victims in well-to-do black neighborhoods were 23% less likely to receive bystander assistance. And overall, blacks and Latinos were less likely to receive aid, regardless of where they were. “We’ve started to look into how neighborhoods affect people’s health for obesity and food deserts and cancer, but this is the first time we’ve really thought about it for cardiac arrest,” said Dr. Comilla Sasson, an emergency medicine physician at the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Aurora, who led the study.

Sudden cardiac arrest outside a hospital setting is the leading cause of death in the United States, killing some 300,000 people annually. Sudden cardiac arrest is caused by an electrical glitch that prompts an abnormal heart rhythm and is different from a heart attack, which happens when blood flow is blocked and a region of the heart is starved of oxygen. About 92% of people who suffer sudden cardiac arrest die.

This is where CPR comes in. Those first few minutes after a person’s heart malfunctions, but before an ambulance arrives and emergency medical responders take over, can mean all the difference for survival. But survival rates vary widely from city to city. In places like Seattle, the rate is 16%. In Detroit, it’s 0.2%.

It’s unclear exactly why these differences exist. Seattle is thought to have a widespread culture of CPR training, Sasson said, and it’s somewhat whiter and more well-to-do than long-suffering Detroit. Studies in Canada and Seattle have indicated that economics are key, with victims faring better in richer areas than in poorer ones. But studies conducted in Chicago in the 1980s found that race was a major factor.

The researchers behind the new analysis suspected that both issues were in play. They culled data from 29 cities and counties covering some 22 million people, using data from the Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival, which is maintained by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Discuss…

Race Matters: Folks In Predominantly Black Neighborhoods Are 50% Less Likely To Receive CPR Than People In White Neighborhoods
Bossip Staff
Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:05:29 GMT

MillionTreesNYC Tree Giveaway Event hosted by Urban Garden Center

MillionTreesNYC Tree Giveaway Event hosted by Urban Garden Center

Date: October 28, 2012

Join us for a series of Tree Giveaway events in local communities where you can pick up a FREE TREE to plant in your own front or back yard!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• 100 trees are available per event.
• Limit one tree per household.
• Register for a tree online ahead of time at http://www.nyrp.org/Greening_Sustainability/MillionTreesNYC to make sure you can receive one.
• Registration closed? Limited quantities of trees will be available first come, first served.
• Trees must be planted in the 5 Boroughs.
• Trees cannot be planted along streets, in city parks, in containers, or on roofs.
• Trees must be properly watered and maintained.

For a full calendar of upcoming fall 2012 Giveaways, please see the MillionTreesNYC website.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 12:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 333-2552

Location: Urban Garden Center, Harlem

MillionTreesNYC Tree Giveaway Event hosted by Urban Garden Center
Thu, 25 Oct 2012 04:00:05 GMT

Fw: Protect Your Identity When Using Mobile Devices

Smartphones bring great convenience into people's lives, but they also bring another opportunity for identity thieves to access personal data and use it to their advantage. A recent study found that smartphone users are approximately 33% more likely to become a victim of identity theft than non-users. Find out how to protect your identity when using mobile devices. You received this message because you are subscribed to e-mail updates from USA.gov. If you have questions, contact us. Stay Connected to USA.GOV: Facebook  Twitter  YouTube  Our Blog This email was sent to narmer@gmail.com from: USA.gov • General Services Administration • OCSIT • 1275 First Street NE • Washington DC 20417 • (800) 333-4636.

Tracey Towers tenants lose court battle; face 61% rent hike over four years

Tracey Towers tenants lose court battle; face 61% rent hike over four years

Tenants at the largest rental complex in the Bronx will suffer a drastic rent increase next week, despite a legal challenge championed by state Assembly candidate Mark Gjonaj.

Tracey Towers tenants lose court battle; face 61% rent hike over four years
DANIEL BEEKMAN
Tue, 23 Oct 2012 10:00:58 GMT

NEW THIS MORNING

NEW THIS MORNING   Assemblyman Keith Wright owes the city almost a quarter of a million dollars in fines for illegally hanging campaign posters on cityproperty, the Daily News's Ken Lovett reports: http://nydn.us/WD2jJh    The city Department of Education lost track of several employees who quietly stopped reporting to work, but continued paying their salaries anyway, the Post learns: http://bit.ly/WCFEgf   Most educators spent less than an hour using the city's $80 million student-data system that gives them access to student performance data, according to a New York University study, the Wall Street Journal writes: http://on.wsj.com/WD03l4   Attorney Norman Siegel is challenging law that bans masks at protests, arguing that the costumes are integral to demonstrators' message of communication, the Times writes: http://nyti.ms/RcIncP   The News's Mike Lupica waxes on what would happen if Bloomberg were running for president alongside Obama and Romney: http://nydn.us/PLAQTR   Executive Director, Civilian Complaint Review Board Salary: $150,000 - $180,000.00 Description: The Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) is charged with investigating and mediating complaints filed by members of the public against New York City police officers involving the use of excessive or unnecessary force, abuse of authority, discourtesy or offensive language. The Board seeks to hire an Executive Director to oversee the approximate $12 million budget and to implement strategies to improve the agency's performance. The Executive Director reports directly to the Board and is responsible for all that is involved in the day-to-day operation of the agency and its staff. Further Info: For full job description visit www.nyc.gov/ccrb or send resume and cover letter to ccrbjobs@ccrb.nyc.gov with JVN #91312-054-2012 on resume and cover letter.

Dec 31, 2012: Times Square All Access Family Pass 2013 at Times Square

Dec 31, 2012: Times Square All Access Family Pass 2013 at Times Square

Event Details:
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Times Square All Access Family Pass 2013!
Monday, December 31st, 2012 7PM - 4AM
Description:
Times Square is the epicenter of the largest, most highly anticipated New Year's Eve celebration on the planet! Words can barely describe the bright lights, big city energy from thousands of revelers at what is considered by most to be the largest outdoor event on earth as the Waterford crystal ball drops to welcome a new year. Absolutely unforgettable and truly magical! The Times Square Family Pass gives you the opportunity to step out of the cold into some of the hottest parties in the Times Square area. Enjoy full throttle night clubs, cool and sophisticated lounges, and mega-watt entertainment centers! With this party ticket, you can do it all until you say STOP! Families from around the world will rock, revel and party the night away 'til the wee hours of 2013. Come with your entire family - after a night of Times Square adventures, you'll surely make new family memories!

Dec 31, 2012: Times Square All Access Family Pass 2013 at Times Square
Mon, 22 Oct 2012 16:41:23 GMT

Fw: When food is not enough

To view a web version of this message click here Malnourished children need more than just food to recover and survive. They need nutrient-rich therapeutic foods – and the sickest children also need intensive medical care. Donate now to bring lifesaving medical care to more malnourished children and others who need our help the most. Dear Robert, Right now in Batil and Yida refugee camps in South Sudan, Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) teams are treating more than 1,800 children for malnutrition. Our medical teams in the field use simple tools like color-coded arm bands to help quickly identify malnourished children, and we provide 33-cent packets of nutrient-enriched, ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) to treat them fast. Donate now to help Doctors Without Borders deliver therapeutic foods and emergency medical treatment to children suffering from malnutrition and bring urgent care to people in nearly 70 countries around the world. Children under five are the most vulnerable to malnutrition because they need specific nutrients to survive and thrive. At least five children under five years of age die of malnutrition-related causes every minute because it leaves them far more susceptible to disease. Doctors Without Borders treats the majority of malnourished children with packets of RUTF – which we provide to mothers to heal their children at home. We hospitalize only the most severely malnourished children who also suffer from diseases such as tuberculosis, and provide them with intensive, round-the-clock treatment. In the Batil and Yida refugee camp in South Sudan, our teams helped reduce death rates from catastrophic levels, though much more still needs to be done. This lifesaving work wouldn't have been possible without the support of donors like you. Here's how your support can help: $35 can purchase a scale used to weigh children too young or too weak to stand on their own. $75 can purchase lifesaving treatment for 75 young children suffering from malaria. $100 can purchase chlorination equipment to provide 1,150 patients with clean drinking water for one week. $500 can purchase ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) to treat 17 children suffering from severe malnutrition. Donate now and help Doctors Without Borders emergency teams treat children suffering from severe malnutrition and provide urgent medical care wherever it is needed most. Your support allows us to send teams to remote places like Batil and Yida in South Sudan, and reach children who desperately need therapeutic foods and medical care – and we know there are thousands still in need of our help. Thank you in advance for your generous support. Sincerely, Sophie Delaunay Executive Director This email was sent to  from the U.S. section of Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), an international independent medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural and man-made disasters, and exclusion from health care. 333 7th Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10001-5004 | Phone: 212-679-6800 Make a donation: Toll-free at 1-888-392-0392 7 days a week | Donate Online Copyright Statement | Privacy Policy

Fw: Hatewatch Headlines for October 18, 2012

Hatewatch is a weekly summary of the latest news about hate and extremism compiled by the Southern Poverty Law Center. Week of October 18, 2012 Hatewatch Blog AFA's Bryan Fischer Takes Knockout Punch on CNN Second Suspect Pleads Guilty in FEAR Militia Murder Feds: Teen Militia Leader in Nevada Planned 'Mass Killings' Hatewatch Headlines GA Lesbians Attacked in Possible Hate Crime in Atlanta The Advocate | Oct. 17, 2012 KY Hate Crime Trial: Victim Tells of Beating, Anti-Gay Slurs Lexington Herald-Leader | Oct. 17, 2012 OH Racist Graffiti Scrawled at Ohio Coach's House Sandusky Register | Oct. 16, 2012 SPLC supporters like you make the Hatewatch newsletter possible.  Follow Hatewatch on Twitter.  Become our fan on Facebook. Contact SPLC. 400 Washington Ave. Montgomery, AL 36104

Bronx parents grapple with poor school options

Bronx parents grapple with poor school options

As parents grapple with poor neighborhood school options in the Bronx, across the Harlem River a controversial proposal has been put forth to "de-zone" District 6 in Washington Heights.

Bronx parents grapple with poor school options
CORINNE LESTCH
Thu, 18 Oct 2012 10:00:18 GMT