Fw: AUGUST WITH HUE-MAN

Hue-Man Update August Events Hope you Missed Us..... Hey Hue-Man Family....so glad to be back....   If you missed us in July....you are right....it was way too hot to think...Hope you all made it through the heat wave and are now convinced that global warming...could be REAL...Anyway, we are back....just a little rest and relaxation was in order....We know our website can take all your orders 24 hours a day so it was okay to sneak out..right? But, check out what we have for August and try a little travelling yourself....change the conversation....and the perspective.  If any of the books in this email excites you, just click the picture..and come see us online or we'll see you at one of our fabulous events soon... ______________________________________________________________________________ CALENDAR OF EVENTS August 8 3-6PM Sylvester Sports Complex: 280 Columbus Ave, Roselle.  New Jersey Youth Day Paparazzi Princess: Kyla Jones and Promise Walker. Money and designer clothes. Fame and red carpet events. Front row concert tickets and expensive parties. That's the good stuff . . . but being the daughter of a music mogul or a famous rapper isn't easy. Step inside the lives of Kayla Jones and Promise Walker. As the daughters of two legends of rap music, trips, cash, designer labels and famous friends are just business as usual for Kayla and Promise. But so are the high expectations of super-successful parents, the drama of having two-faced friends, the not-always welcome glare of constant media attention and the hurt of nasty gossip.      August 9, Missouri Black Expo. Our  Seventh year supporting Literacy at the Expo... Kelly Price, Joe, Glen Lewis all part of the exciting line-up. Paparazzi Princesses: Saturday 12 noon....1st 100 young adults get free signed books. August 10, Missouri Black Expo. Rick Banks: Is Marriage for White People? Joins Panel on Marriage.  Dennis Kimbro: Motivational Speaker and best selling Author delivers The Power Within address Sunday at 4 pm... August 12, Martha's Vineyard Harry Belafonte.  Harry Belafonte is not just one of the greatest entertainers of our time; he has led one of the great American lives of the last century. Now, this extraordinary icon tells us the story of that life, giving us its full breadth, letting us share in the struggles, the tragedies, and, most of all, the inspiring triumphs.  Honored as part of the Charles Hamilton Houston events...hosted by Professor Charles Ogletree... August 14 10:30 AM Charles Hamilton Houston Institute Annual Martha's Vineyard Forum. Take 2 Aspirin: Race, Place and Health in the 21 st century Wednesday, August 14, 2013, 10:30 AM Martha's Vineyard Performing Arts Center, Martha's Vineyard Regional High School Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Rd, Oak Bluffs, MA This summer our forum will explore issues that arise at the intersection of race and health. In the morning, we will honor several individuals who have served the public as both distinguished health professionals and as advocates for racial and social justice. A fantastic line up of speakers...free and open to the public... Find Out More. OUR FAB READING RECOMMENDATIONS CLICK IMAGE FOR BOOK DETAILS           Books that should be on your Radar....    CHECK OUT OTHER BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS ON MY WEEKLY ARISE BOOK SEGMENT ON THURSDAYS... Here is an example. August Marvaisms... THE WHY OF WHY Most of us are taught to problem solve the same way.  Ask the circular questions: the what, when where, who, how and why.  What we were not taught, is which part of this golden circle (Simon Sinek coined phrase) is most important. In his book, It All Starts With Why link here...Sinek says it turns out that the why is the most important in the idea of leadership, sustainability, humanity and messaging.  In his work he shows us WHY some people and organizations are more innovative, more profitable, command greater loyalties from customers and employees alike and, most importantly, are able to repeat their success over and over. These are not the one hit wonders. These are the ones who change the course of industries or even society.  I agree with him wholeheartedly...Why leads to innovation.    I would like to take a look at, not the why of the business model, but the social why that drives societies such as ours.  I don't think any of us will deny that we can see the stagnation in a society that does not ask why...Our beloved country, the most innovative in history, is fast approaching such a society. We have become completely consumer driven.  The results, replication, dogma, control, unbridled power, greed, debauchery and most dangerous of all, complacency of its citizens. Total Stagnation...A friend once gave me a book called LMNOP....quite 1984 Orwellian in it's premise....In this fictional world, all the letters of the alphabet were removed one by one by government and people could only make words using LMNOP....read the book....but I think you get my point. Rubbish...that's all those words add up to rubbish and constraints. The world needs to begin to understand why in a whole different way.  I contend that many of the issues we face these days stem from us not asking why but instead blindly going into the abyss of what power and control dictates.    The past few weeks I am sure so many of us have asked why...why in the Zimmerman case, why all the chaos that is politics? Why can't big banks share? Why can't citizens be more in control of their personal destinies?  The real question we should be asking is: Why, in fact, have we allowed the 548 people who make up government to take the country to a boiling point on every imaginable issue, jobs, health, finances, immigration, war, poverty, education and so on.  Why all the media debacle...or why is it so easy for Wall Street to dangle the carrots we can't refuse? Special interest?  They have become the fourth branch of government that runs only on the fuel of more...more money, more power, more sin.  Some will argue that it's the nature of, and the by product, of capitalism.  If this is so, then voluntary mind control is an unfortunate byproduct of "progress" Mind control you see, means that Why must die....Can 314 million people be so anesthetized that they fail to understand the power in numbers and the importance of three little letters and a punctuation mark? WHY?  Asking Why actually comes from brain chemistry.  When something moves or inspires us to take action, it is because Why has been invoked, it has woken from its anesthetized state and demand answers.  When we are inspired someone else's why becomes our why....Imagine the world we would inhabit if we simply asked why....WHY...Why do we hate, why is there poverty, why can't enough just be enough....Why?  As you can imagine I ask why a lot...so much so that as as child I'd ask my father why so many yimes that he'd say because Y comes before Z!  But WHY? CHECK OUT OUR OTHER EVENTS RECOMMENDED CORNER SHIDA WHAT IS SHIDA? Set to a soulful score of Jazz, R&B, gospel and pop music, SHIDA a new musical, tells the powerful and inspiring true story of one girl's struggle to overcome the odds and achieve her dreams. SHIDA, stars award winning actress Jeannette Bayardelle, who starred in The Color Purple as Celie and won the NAACP Theater Award.  Bayardelle, takes you through Shida's powerful, funny, and inspirational story, portraying multiple different roles.    SHIDA an Ars Nova Summer Fling at  511 West 54th Street performs from July 19th-August 28th.   Use discount code - SHIDAGEN for $34.50 tickets by calling 866-811-4111 or log onto shidathemusical.com to purchase.       WELL YOU know I have to give a shout out to my fellow islanders at NJPAC.   But you need to check out their line up....Superb...   Berres Harmond August 3rd Shaggy August 8th. More Information      Stay Connected Forward this email . Hue-Man Bookstore | P.O Box 5541 | NEW YORK | NY | 10027

George Zimmerman Is Now Speeding Around Texas With a Gun

http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2013/07/george-zimmerman-speeding-around-texas-with-gun.html   Acquitted Florida shooter George Zimmerman was stopped for speeding in Texas over the weekend but got off with a warning, TMZ reports, after informing police that he had a gun in his glove compartment and was headed "nowhere in particular." Be careful, Texas. Read more posts by Joe Coscarelli Filed Under: guns ,Texas ,George Zimmerman

Lexington Ave. Block's' retail vacancy soars

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NydnRss/~3/AtPmbIcFIBA/story01.htm   Lexington Ave. Between 100th and 101st Sts. Has almost entirely lost its commercial sector as eight of the block's nine retail spaces either vacant or about to bite the dust — all citing high rents.     

FAA Certifies First 2 Types Of Drones For Civilian Use

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/27/faa-drones-civilian-use_n_3662269.html   WASHINGTON — Federal regulators say they have certified two types of unmanned aircraft for civilian use, a milestone expected to lead to the first approved commercial drone operations later this summer. The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday the drones are Insitu's Scan Eagle X200 and AeroVironment's PUMA. Both weigh less than 55 pounds, are about 4.5 feet long and have wingspans of 9 to 10 feet. Read More... More on Drones

Fw: Northern Manhattan Parks July 25th through the 31st

Northern Manhattan Parks   Movie Nights, Swimming, Boating, Dancing, Concerts and more in Northern Manhattan Parks!   Dyckman Marina   La Marina Boating   Summer 2013 Moorings, Sailing Center & Boat Ramp <http://<http://lamarinanyc.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/la_marina_nyc_waiting_list.pdf>>   Sailing center and mooring operations have begun. Dock slips will be ready in spring 2014. Further information will be available shortly. The boat ramp has opened. Please note advance reservations are required. For more information, visit http://lamarinanyc.com/#boating ..   Highbridge Park   Senior Splash <http://www.nycgovparks.org/programs/aquatics/senior-swim>   Thursday July 25 through August 22, 2013   (at Highbridge Pool on Amsterdam Ave. and W. 173rd Street), Manhattan   Tuesdays & Thursdays   Free swim: 9 - 10 a.m.   Senior aquatics class: 10 - 10:45 a.m   During summer, we reserve time at many of our outdoor public pools for senior use (ages 62 and over). Senior Splash offers water exercise classes and swim instruction for senior citizens, taught by qualified water instructors. Additional activities include lap swimming and water ballet. Register at the pool during program hours.   Volunteer Here!   Want to help Northern Manhattan Parks become even better? Join us at these upcoming volunteer events.   Forest Crew <http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/27/forest-crew-training-session>   at Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park), Manhattan   Saturday, July 27, 2013   12:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.   From Porcelainberry to Multiflora Rose and Oriental Bittersweet, the Highbridge Forest Crew works to remove these invasive plants and others from the park and to care for recently planted native trees. The Forest Crew will learn basic invasive and native plant identification, proper removal techniques and an overview of NYRP's approach to urban reforestation. Anyone interested in forest ecology, invasive plant removal, and urban forests should attend and join the Forest Crew in their work every Saturday afternoon. RSVP by emailing volunteer@nyrp.org <mailto:volunteer@nyrp.org> ..   Bennett , J. Hood Wright and Mitchell Square Parks   Delving into Bennett, Mitchell, & J.Hood Wright Parks' Past   with Sidney Horenstein <http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/25/delving-into-bennett-mitchell-jhood-wright-parks-past-with-sidney-horenstein>   at 184th Street Entrance (in Bennett Park), Manhattan   Thursday, July 25   6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.   Join Sidney Horenstein, geologist and Educator Emeritus, American Museum of Natural History, as he leads his geology, history and natural history walk through Bennett, Mitchell, and J. Hood Wright Parks.   These small parks are rich in history and geological features. See the highest point of land on Manhattan Island, naturalized (imported) rocks that add to NYC's history and classical examples of glacially sculptured bedrock.   This program is generously supported by the Greenacre Foundation and the Fort Tryon Park Trust.   Meet at the 184th Street Entrance in Bennett Park.   For more information please call (212) 795-1388 or email info@forttryonparktrust.org <mailto:info@forttryonparktrust.org>   J. Hood Wright Park   Summer Movie Series: Surf's Up <http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/26/surfs-up>   at J. Hood Wright Recreation Center (in J. Hood Wright Park), Manhattan   Friday, July 26, 2013   8:00 p.m.   Watch a movie in the great outdoors! Join us for our citywide Summer Movie Series featuring family-friendly films through August. Admission is free! Please feel free to bring your own snacks and comfy chairs or blankets, as a limited number of chairs will be available.   In Surf's Up, a surfing penguin currently riding the wave of success enters his first professional competition in this computer-animated family-oriented comedy from directors Chris Buck and Ash Brannon. Cody Maverick (Shia LaBeouf) may be a relative amateur when it comes to hanging ten, but he's sure he has what it takes to surf his way to superstardom. With a little help from his cantankerous King Penguin mentor, ex-surfing legend Big Z (Jeff Bridges), and a little encouragement from star Pen Gu Island lifeguard Lani (Zooey Deschanel), there may be hope for this tuxedo-clad wave twister after all.   James Woods, Jane Krakowski, Michael McKean, Jon Heder, Mario Cantone, and Brian Benben all lend their voices to this inspirational tale that proves anything is possible when you put your heart and mind to it. J. Hood Wright Recreation Center in J. Hood Wright Park is located at 351 Fort Washington Avenue.   For more information call (718) 965-8935.   CityParks Puppet Mobile Presents Little Red's Hood <http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/29/little-reds-hood-by-cityparks-puppetmobile>   at J Hood Wright Park (in J. Hood Wright Park), Manhattan   Monday, July 29, 10:30 a.m.   CityParks PuppetMobile, one of the only traveling puppet theaters in the country, brings Swedish Cottage productions and puppet making workshops to all corners of the city, free of charge. Traveling the five boroughs of the city in a PuppetMobile equipped with a stage and staff of professional puppeteers, we bring entertainment to 50,000 children and families each year.   The current production of "Little Red's Hood" is an updated take of the classic story, "Little Red Riding Hood," fresh for urban audiences. Come watch this original show created specifically for the PuppetMobile and find out what happens. The production includes a dozen handmade marionette puppets.   Little Red's Hood is directed by Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre's Artistic Director Bruce Cannon and written by Liam Hurley. No reservations necessary.   For more information call 212-795-1388 ext 305 or email info@northernmanhattanparks.org <mailto:info@northernmanhattanparks.org> ..   Fort Tryon Park   5th Annual Stan Michels Memorial Concert <http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/27/5th-annual-stan-michels-memorial-concert1>   at Stan Michels Promenade (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan   Saturday, July 27, 1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.   Join the Fort Tryon Park Trust, New York City Parks & Recreation and the Michels family in celebrating the late Council Member Stan Michels at the fifth annual memorial jazz concert performed by local impresario Marjorie Eliot and her ensemble. The jazz is hot and the setting is cool, underneath the majestic elms on the promenade alongside the beautiful Heather Garden and overlooking the Hudson River.   Stan Michels represented northern Manhattan in the City Council for 24 years from 1978 through 2001. He was chair of the Committee on Environmental Protection, and his legislative record was notable for his work fighting on behalf of tenants, for the expansion of the city's recycling program, for the protection of our water supply and cleaner air, and against childhood lead poisoning, smoking in public places and unreasonable noise. He also was a steadfast advocate for parks, allocating over $50 million for park improvements in Washington Heights, Inwood and Harlem, including virtually every playground in his district. The promenade where this concert is being held was named in his honor shortly before he passed away on August 1, 2008.   We hope you can be with us to remember Stan on the fifth anniversary of his passing. This program will be accessible to people with disabilities. Stan Michels Promenade in Fort Tryon Park   For more information call (212) 795-1388 x305 or email Info@FortTryonParkTrust.org.   Isadora Duncan Children's Dance Class <http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/26/childrens-dance-class>   at Broadway & Dongan Place (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan   Wednesday, July 31   10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.   Inspired by the natural movements of the human body, Isadora Duncan created a style of dance filled with joyful, rhythmical movements. These skipping, running, and leaping, free, lyrical, and expressive upper body movements make it a great activity for children.   Wear comfortable clothes which are appropriate for the weather. Footwear should be flexible and easy to move in, such as ballet flats or comfortable sandals. This class is for children ages 4-10. Parents are responsible for the supervision of their children during the class.   Morgana Rose is a certified teacher and company member of The Isadora Duncan Dance Company with Artistic Director Lori Belilove. Please Note: The location of this program has been relocated to Dongan Lawn at the entrance near the intersection of Broadway and Dongan Place.   For more information call (212) 795-1388 or email info@forttryonparktrust.org <mailto:info@forttryonparktrust.org> ..   Inwood Hill Park   Evening Yoga <http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/23/evening-yoga>   Tuesday, July 30   6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.   at Indian Road Lawn (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan   This class is appropriate for all ages and abilities. Wear comfortable clothing. Bring your own mat and water. No class in case of rain. Please follow us on Facebook for most up-to-date weather info.   For more information call (212) 569-4112 or email director@breadandyoga.com <mailto:director@breadandyoga.com> ..   Family Capoeira <http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/24/family-capoeira>   at Indian Road Lawn (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan   Wednesday, July 24   6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.   Capoeira is a unique Brazilian art form that has evolved over centuries into an exciting combination of martial arts, dance, music, and acrobatics. Capoeira was developed in Brazil, but its history extends to Africa and tribes from Angola. Slaves living on Brazilian Plantations who weren't allowed to openly practice traditional forms of self-defense developed an ingenious method of disguising their training by combining it with dance-like movements, singing, and the rhythms of primitive instruments. Some of capoeira's benefits include strength, flexibility, stamina, overall fitness and confidence. Benefits of capoeira for kids include promoting social interaction and sense of belonging, building confidence, discipline and self esteem, promoting a healthy lifestyle so children become active, and healthy, and develop cultural awareness and tolerance. Wear comfortable clothing. For more information call (212) 569-4112 or email director@breadandyoga.com <mailto:director@breadandyoga.com> ..           -- Powered by PHPlist, www.phplist.com --

Fw: [SOA~2013] Reminder: Boycott America on Tuesday, July 23 - Also,

Reminder: Boycott America on Tuesday, July 23 - Also,     In Memory of Councilman James E. Davis-  Murder at City Hall of Councilman James E. Davis  there will be a Vigil at City Hall on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at 1:00pm to mark the Tenth Anniversary of his Death. Take the 4, 5 or 6 trains to Brooklyn Bridge City Hall.   Do not shop, do not buy one thing, and wear black on Tuesday, July 23. This is a forwarded message to show our solidarity as well as our displeasure about the outcome of the Trayvon Martin verdict. Even though I am in support of these efforts, as far as the "Boycott of America" is concerned as well as all these rallies, what frustrates me is to what end? We hop from problem to problem exhausting ourselves. Fighting for Restitution aims to correct all of these issues, provides answers, and ways to go about attaining these answers. So, every month since January, we- The Committee to Collect in partnership and agreement with N'COBRA, Juneteenth Movement, and We The People U.S. Citizens have been circulating a document that we, each individual - all of us, need to be stampeding to our local congressional offices on the fourth Friday of every month, until we receive Restitution for Blacks in America. We will continue to do this until we collectively wake up and see that us coming together not only makes sense, it is technically the only way we will annihilate oppression. To achieve freedom, equality, respect, and ultimately sovereignty, we must stop chasing our tails and realize that all of our dilemmas basically have the same root cause: Stop and Frisk, Stand Your Ground and other unjust laws, Housing issues, Hospitals Closing, lack of employment, Colleges performing blatant ethnic cleansing, Lynching of our Brothers, the Raping of our Sisters, and my biggest gripe, the mis-education of our children, all stem from white supremacy. The time is now to wipe out oppression. I knew in my heart-of-hearts that President Obama was going to stand within these last four years of his tenure. We have to now follow-up and follow-through. Standing, Dr. Jackie   __._,_.___ Reply via web post Reply to sender Reply to group Start a New Topic Messages in this topic (1) Recent Activity: Visit Your Group Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use • Send us Feedback . __,_._,___