Length of sleep varies by race, study shows
The average amount of time people sleep each night varies from race to race, according to a study of 500 Chicago-area adults by Northwestern Medicine in Chicago. Whites sleep the most, followed by Asians and Hispanics. Blacks sleep the least. The study also said that blacks have the worst quality of sleep, while Asians have [...]
Length of sleep varies by race, study shows
The Admin
Wed, 25 Jul 2012 02:35:50 GMT
Sherman Hemsley dies at age 74
Sherman Hemsley passed away Tuesday in El Paso, Texas. The television star rose to national fame with his starring role as George Jefferson on "The Jeffersons." Born on Feb. 1, 1938 in Philadelphia Pa., Hemsley became an actor after serving in the air force.
Sherman Hemsley dies at age 74
Michael Walsh
Tue, 24 Jul 2012 21:14:13 GMT
| NEW THIS MORNING: * Gov. Andrew Cuomo defended the removal of documents from State Archives, saying they should have been private, but former Gov. Eliot Spitzer slammed the conduct, the New York Times writes: http://nyti.ms/M6xFV3 * Union workers increased campaign contributions to mayoral candidates compared with four years ago, a sign organized labor will exert more influence in the 2013 race to City Hall, the Wall Street Journal reports: http://on.wsj.com/OVSWev * A prosecutor asked a jury to convict Councilman Larry Seabrook in closing arguments of a corruption retrial, saying he collected gasoline sales receipts to help launder $50,000 in illegal payoffs, the Post says: http://nyp.st/PO8pyB * Mayor Michael Bloomberg suggested on CNN's "Pierce Morgan Tonight" that the city's cops should go on strike to spur the nation's leaders to advocate for gun control, the Daily News writes: http://nydn.us/OqV1z4 * The Metropolitan Transit Authority is doubling its security team on city buses to catch fare cheaters who the authority says is cheating the system out of $50 to $100 million per year, the Journal notes: http://on.wsj.com/MF5mx5 * Parents of people with disabilities charged that staff at two state treatment centers in Brooklyn and Albany abused and neglected those in their care, according to two lawsuits filed this month, the Times reports: http://nyti.ms/Ork7ha * An administrator with the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct will recommend Bronx Judge Lee Holzman's removal from the bench as a result of hearings into charges of misconduct, the Times writes: http://nyti.ms/MkkdIL * The state's 68 percent tax rate on casinos has hauled in $620 million in gambling revenues over the first half of the year, nearly double what Las Vegas and Atlantic City contributed to their home states, the Post reports: http://nyp.st/POO6RC * A Rensselaer County couple engaged to be married are running against each other for the Assembly on the Democratic and Working Families Party lines, the Albany Times Union reports: http://bit.ly/SRxQ5Q
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5 Years Ago, Bill O'Reilly Was Amazed At Sylvia's: "There Wasn't Any Kind Of Craziness At All"
Tomorrow, there will be a public viewing at the Abyssinian Baptist Church for iconic Harlem restaurateur Sylvia Woods, who passed away last week. Woods' family and the Reverend Al Sharpton also announced that next week, on August 1, there will be a parade and breakfast in honor of the restaurant's 50th anniversary and Woods' legacy. [ more › ]
5 Years Ago, Bill O'Reilly Was Amazed At Sylvia's: "There Wasn't Any Kind Of Craziness At All"
Jen Chung
Mon, 23 Jul 2012 23:24:58 GMT
Rev. Al Sharpton To Deliver Sylvia Woods Eulogy
The Rev. Al Sharpton will deliver a eulogy for late "Queen Of Soul Food" Sylvia Woods at her funeral Wednesday in Westchester. "Other places served soul food, but it was the sweet matron persona of Sylvia Woods that made us all feel like we were home with mama — that kind of sweet ...
Rev. Al Sharpton To Deliver Sylvia Woods Eulogy
Mon, 23 Jul 2012 21:02:54 GMT
Grambling’s Eddie Robinson moves back atop wins list
Numerous Grambling officials spoke about former Grambling football coach Eddie Robinson’s legacy Monday after Robinson again became the winningest football coach in Division I history after former Penn State coach Joe Paterno had 111 wins vacated by NCAA sanctions. But Eddie Robinson Jr., who played and coached for his father at Grambling, said it’s not [...]
Grambling’s Eddie Robinson moves back atop wins list
The Admin
Tue, 24 Jul 2012 01:10:20 GMT
HIV increase among black gays called 'alarming'
Nearly 6% of black gay men under 30 become newly infected with the AIDS virus each year, according to research presented at AIDS 2012.
HIV increase among black gays called 'alarming'
Mon, 23 Jul 2012 15:08:32 GMT
On the Trail of the Buffalo Soldiers
(The Root) -- On July 28, 1866, Congress passed a measure establishing the ninth and 10th cavalries and four infantry regiments (38th, 39th, 40th, and 41st) to be comprised of African-American enlisted men. Three years later, the four infantry regiments were consolidated into two regiments, the 24th and 25th.
"The troops were paid $13 a month, plus room, board and clothing," according to the National Park Service. "Enlistment was for five years. Almost immediately these new regiments were transferred to the Western states and territories for service on the American frontier."
On the Trail of the Buffalo Soldiers
Lynette Holloway
Mon, 23 Jul 2012 16:52:00 GMT
SEE IT: Rwandan Gorillas dismantle poacher's snares
Only one week after two members of their group passed away, a couple of bright, young mountain gorillas were spotted dismantling several snares set by poaches in a Rwandan national park Tuesday.
SEE IT: Rwandan Gorillas dismantle poacher's snares
CHARLIE WELLS
Sun, 22 Jul 2012 11:13:59 GMT
Gov. Cuomo Signs Low-Income Bail Aid Bill
Gov. Cuomo today signed legislation that lets non-profits post bail up to $2,000 for low-income defendants charged with misdemeanor crimes. Prior to this new law, which takes effect in 90 days, organizations would have to comply with state regs covering for-profit bail bond business. The ...
Gov. Cuomo Signs Low-Income Bail Aid Bill
Wed, 18 Jul 2012 20:54:41 GMT
| GARDENS OF TRANQUILITY AND CONTEMPLATION WHCR 90.3FM AT CITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK 160 CONVENT AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10031 TEL. 347.237.2823 EMAIL:email.gtc55@gmail.com Dear Family and Friends, Thank you for joining us on Saturday, July 21st (this Saturday) as we celebrate the great programming of the Gardens of Tranquility and Contemplation (the Gardens) and First Light at WHCR 90.3FM. Our 14 hr. Fundraising marathon will begin at 6AM and continue until 8PM. We'll see you at 3PM. On any given Saturday morning starting around 6AM, you can tune in to WHCR 90.3FM or on the Internet at www.whcr.org and lose yourself in a jazz and meditation universe of music and 23 years of serving the community great jazz and talk, founded by Mas'ud Tariq Towe. We are located in the NAC Bldg. (North Academic Center) at 137th Street and Convent Ave. Just one block east of Amsterdam Avenue. You may enter at 135th St. Or 140th St. Come to Rm. 1-513 on the first floor. If you need to call the telephone in the studio is 212.491.4685 or call me at 347.237.2823. Consider making a tax-deductible donation to support this fundraiser and become a valued member of WHCR. All donations over $250 will be viewed as sponsorship for the event and a special announcement will be made to acknowledge your generosity. Support jazz and intelligent talk. We'll have celebrated guest hosts from the jazz world, authors, celebrity radio and recording personalities and a special tribute to Mandrill and the Lowrider Band, the group formerly known as War. Onaje Allan Gumbs and other renowned artists will be video streamed from our live performance studio via www.whcr.org and we'll raise money and have a great time. Sincerely, Daa'iya | ||
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Shape Up NYC: Yoga
Date: July 18, 2012
Get in Shape for summer by attending a new Shape Up Yoga class outdoors!
While yoga is primarily about stretching, it also develops strength and increases flexibility. Each pose has a specific purpose. Please bring your own yoga mat if you have one.
Shape Up NYC classes are free, and no sign-up or registration required.
Start time: 9:00 am
End time: 10:00 am
Contact phone:
Location: Tower Plaza (in Highbridge Park)
Shape Up NYC: Yoga
Tue, 17 Jul 2012 04:00:02 GMT
