Thursday, August 13, 2009

How Fares the Republic Part 2: Putting Out a Fire With Gasoline

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The political conflict is brimming over as the pot is stirred by anti-democracy demagogues and, no-doubt, corporate interests. The fear and ...

How Fares the Republic? An Activist Government for Turbulent Times

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You Can Swear and Kick in Vegas That You're Not A Gambling Man: 44 & The Health care Reform Agenda-- Risks and Opportunities George ...
Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Perseid Showers: Got Meteors ? Tonight & Tomorrow

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The annual Perseid meteor shower is expected to put on a good show this week for those willing to get up in the wee hours of the morning and...
Thursday, August 6, 2009

'No More Perks': Wall Street Journal on the Backlash Against Laptop Malingering in Park Slope and Elsewhere

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A few years back, before the 2000 technology bust, and the 2008 financial meltdown, I recall reading an article by musician and tech guru Ja...
Wednesday, August 5, 2009

"Charles Schumer, Senator and Hegemon": NY Observer

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Brooklyn, Washington -- and America's-- own, Senator Charles Schumer. Since the Senator's strong showing in the Capitol is so import...
Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Step right up and get your Apocalypse here: SLATE: "The End of America" Generator

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Apocalypse (Greek: Ἀποκάλυψις Apokálypsis; "lifting of the veil" or "revelation") is a term applied to the disclosure to...

Roubini: Recession won't end until year-end (but its looking like it will end)

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Rebecca Keenan of Bloomberg News reports that Dark Side Guru Nouriel Roubini sees, in to what to this blog is a classic case of the glass ha...
Friday, July 31, 2009

BWAC’s 27th Outdoor Sculpture Show: Abundance

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The Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition presents "Abundance": "Since the financial world seems to be focusing on the lack, ...
Wednesday, July 29, 2009

"SERAPHINE" LOUIS DE SENLIS: Angels & Demons & the Reflection of the Artist in the Work of Her Admirers

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Above, the film, sdirected by Martin Prevost, starring Yolande Moreau, 2009. Above, the artist, Seraphine Louis. Above, more visionary paint...
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Sculptor Mieczyslaw Partyka Karol, Prominent in Polish American Community, Found Dead

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NY Daily News on Polish-born sculptor acclaimed for his statue of Pope John Paul II outside a Greenpoint church was found dead on Monday, hi...
Thursday, July 23, 2009

'60 journalists killed worldwide in 2009': Press Emblem Campaign

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Above: The Press Emblem Campaign's proposal for internationally recognized symbols for journalists and media workers. The above symbols ...
Tuesday, July 21, 2009

On Closing of Stella d'oro: No Gold Star for Brynwood Partners Investment Group

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As recently reported, Stella D’Oro Cookies will be closing its Bronx, New York factory. And with it, another homegrown American-created and ...
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Monday, July 20, 2009

Dr. Roubini on the Economy: Yes, a Light at the End of The Tunnel, but Its Not Daylight Yet

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Dr. Roubini had a handle on the current economic disaster years before it hit the fan. Here is his outlook: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 16, 2...
Sunday, July 19, 2009

40 years from the Moon

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40 years ago, fascinating to contemplate the past. As difficult as that year was, with regard to the continued war in Southeast Asia, the r...
Saturday, July 18, 2009

Cookie Pinzer,The Donald & Me

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Brooklyn Beat had a week off from the office. Despite a couple of weeks of wandering in the logistical wilderness as we tried to plan an Esc...