Bernard MadoffThis morning's  Wall Street Journal  has an article with considerable details, about an incident that three felons said took place, but officials at the Bureau of Prison denied happened, the "beat down," smacking around, punching, butt whipping, that notorious, crooked crook of the century, Bernard Madoff received last December, and was sent to a prison hospital, with a "broken nose, fractured ribs and cuts to his head and face at the hands ." The Journal presents the alleged attacker as some one wronged by the creep Madoff. Even points out that in prison Madoff "socialized with reputed Colombo crime-family boss Carmine Persico" --making it clear that the 71 year old bum doesn't deserve any sympathy.

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Today I read an interesting article in the New York Times about how roll up gates - the solid kind that shop keepers roll down over their business fronts to protect them at night - will soon be illegal.  In their place, the city will allow the kind of see-through "cage" gates that are used on store fronts in malls across America.

I have been thinking about these store gates all day.  For one thing, I cannot imagine that they are really, truly necessary.  The New York Times article even calls them a legacy from New York's past, the bad old days of the 1970s when crime in New York City was at an astonishing nationwide high.  The article also cites looting concerns, as in the looting which was widespread throughout the city during the infamous blackout of 1977.


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Works and Processes at the Guggenheim Museum (NYC)Approaching the imposing Guggenheim on 89th Street and 5th Ave elicits a myriad of responses. Is it a staid fortress? Glorified toilet bowl? Gorgeous mammoth of sensual design? However you may feel about one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s most famous designs, one thing is clear- programming inside the museum remains on the edge of contemporary art.

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Don’t know what you’re doing this Saturday?  Here’s a line-up for those of you ready to click your heels and shed your work clothes behind!

Come sip Champagne and Sangria against the backdrop of the NYC skyline and experience PULSERA as we celebrate YOU, each other, and sonic perfection as interpreted by today’s hottest musicians playing LIVE on the rooftop garden while today’s hottest DJs, flown in from around the world, spin progressive selections for your listening pleasure in our plush air-conditioned lounge.

Pulsera is a monthly Saturday (late afternoon-sunset-evening) event, celebrating the beauty of women at sunset against the backdrop of the NYC skyline as today's hottest musicians and most progressive DJs, flown in from around the globe, introduce you to sonic perfection….Think The Museum of Modern Art’s weekly Summer "Warm-Up" installation, minus the travel to P.S. 1 in Queens, and plus a premier lounge/restaurant/bar.

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Rooftop Films will present the New York Premiere of St. Nick on Friday, August 28.

There will be live music performance by Cameron Hull prior to the film and a filmmaker Q and A following the screening with director David Lowery, producer James M. Johnston, and cinematographer Clay Lifford. After the Q and A there will be a reception outdoors in the courtyard, featuring complimentary sangria courtesy of Carlo Rossi.

Here’s a rundown of the film…

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RTBGrammy Award Nominated Recording Artist,  RAHEEM DEVAUGHN, & Emerging Hip Hop Star, PHIL ADE, Presents the 368 MUSIC GROUP NYC TAKEOVER on August 12th at New York City’s DROM Night Club.

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It's hard to believe the summer is almost over and it hadn't even begun!  Oh well, at least the concerts are hot...here's the latest listing:

RAKIM

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KOPC2KING OF PAPER CHASIN' - The Movie" world premiered to rave reviews from movie-goers along with a double sold-out audience this past week as part of the 10th Annual New York International Latino Film Festival, presented by HBO Films. The debut took place at the Clearview Cinemas in Chelsea, NY followed by an exclusive invite-only cocktail reception at GLASS Lounge.

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It seems as if the new trend in movie making are sports documentaries.  Kobe Doin' Work (Directed by Spike Lee) was a huge hit at this year's Tribeca Film Festival and now LeBron is getting in the game. 

Beginning in October, there are a few films I want to see, including the BIG BUZZ on Lee Daniel's new film starring Mo'Nique and Mariah Carey who I are are gaining LOTS of attention for their amazing performances.

Opens October 2, 2009 in New York and Los Angeles

And in additional markets on October 9th and October 16th

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The Act Now Foundation has joined forces with BAMcinematek to create ActNow: New Voices in Black Cinema; a quarterly series which will showcase Black filmmakers, kicking off in Brooklyn with the support of Brooklyn Council Member Letitia James and Brooklyn based Media Sponsor, Crème-Magazine.com.

The inaugural film is 6 Things I Never Told You, screening Thu, Aug 27 at 6:50 with a Q&A with filmmakers) in addition to a 9:30pm screening. The film is Directed by 6 Leagues, comprised of Six Black award-winning alums of NYU’s Graduate Film Program came together and formed “6 Leagues,” an underground film collective. Committed to the notion of collaboration and exploration, they created a feature film anthology of cinematic snapshots examining romantic relationships in flux, each segment staking out a significant landmark in the timeline of relationships.

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