A DISTESTABLE PLAN THAT WOULD HAVE DOOM OUR WILDLIFE RESERVE

By: C. Harrison/September 29, 2015.2:58AM

It was a plan that Shell was dancing with for years, to Drill inside Alaska. And they fought and bid and spend 7 billion for the rights to drill in an area they knew that they were ill equipped to handled. Instead of taking a hard look at their reckless plot of an idea, probably implemented out of somebody’s drunken head…they forged ahead with a worthless plan.

Believe me, Shell knew and did not tell the Government that they could not and did not have the materials for such an undertaking in such a treacherous mine-field as the middle of the Alaskan Ocean. Shell deceived us all but luckily Green Peace, was not fooled and neither were some of us.

I am glad that the President took the initiative in the long end make the trip to Alaska and saw first hand what would have happen to the mosaic scenery and people in those villages who depends on the rivers and sea for survival. Treachery is a vile thing to do to a nation and that 7 billion dollars could have helped to wipe out poverty all over the world. I applaud Shell for waking -up and kicking out their now former CEO.

Shell not only saved nature but hundreds of wile life and Villages. Today was a good day for humanity.  Nuff respect to Green Peace, great job.

THE POPE

WASHINGTON AND NEW YORK

By: C. Harrison/September 28, 2015/

The Pope’s timely visit to America was heavenly, he is humble, quiet and sincere. His visit was an injection that one could call God sent, it was time to wake up America as to who God is and who is really in charge of on Earth. We could learn much from this humble man. The last thing he ask us to do is pray for him and I am sure most of us did. I am grateful also that he woke-up Congress, regarding treatments of the poor and the environment, he was stern with them and that was a big plus for us. His visit also touch the heart of some namely John Boehner, Speaker of the House, who up and quit his job as speakership. He gave some vague statement has to why he did it; like saying he was fed-up  with various groups and that, “The bible said beware of faults prophets and keep in mind and have courage to do what you can do,” he said for our country. The question is, is  this really an answer to why Boehner is quitting,?

I don’t think so.  An heavenly touch maybe. You see men like Boehner, never quit job like these for these types of reasons–Remember a few years back when the Republicans stalled in signing off on  another Gov. shutdown, when he finally came around what did he do; he sang “Whoopie dee doo da, whooopie dee yay plenty of sunshine is coming my way,” of which I must tell you that I laugh my head off. Could Boehner, have been signaling then his next move or he just decided that this year’s Republican crop/field of candidate is not good enough to work for and choose to hop out now! I choose the ladder.

The Pope blessed America and spoke  alot about what’s wrong with our world and societies and it resonated with the core of some people’s mind.  He was here at the right time saying the right things. As I noted before, hopefully some of us can learn from what he articulated to us and some can go on to even live by his teachings. To say the least he has certainly left his mark on the American soil.

All photos C. Harrison via MSNBC  

SHE SPOKE UP FOR THE LITTLE PEOPLE BECAUSE

PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES HAVE BEEN GETTING AWAY WITH  PRICE GOUGING FOR A LONG TIME.

THEY HAD IT COMING

By: C. Harrison/September 28, 2015/7:04AM

Its about time someone caught the stale mate of what the pharmaceutical  companies are doing, Price Gouging- while they believe no one is paying attention. I am certainly glad that Hilary decided to speak out on this particular issue of what this Martin Spkreli-a thirty five year old, pharmaceutical billionaire did.

Spkreli took a cancer drug Daraprim, which in 2013 cost $13.50 per pill to $750 per pill in 2015 and at first vowed that he would not reduce the price…even though he has since reduce the pill because someone spoke out. This is were we are when it come to live saving drugs today. This was an outrage, if ever there was an outcry about anything in this country.  And if we literally check we will see that this about face (Spkreli) is not the only one. Hilary save the day with a little pressure from others who cared.

  A SECOND WIN FOR HER IN BEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES

Viola Davis looking stoning accepting her Emmy via ABC

By: C. Harrison/September 28, 2015/4:39AM

 This is Viola Davis’s second Emmy for (Best Actress In a Drama Series), She is the only Black Actress, to ever win twice in this historical contents. In the once a week drama of “How To Get Away With Murder,” on ABC TV,  Viola plays the role of Annalise Keating, a Professor and a shrewd Lawyer who use her law students to play the Game very well thus wining her cases.

Furthermore, Davis is not just a good actor, she is a dynamic actress and superb roles player.  Thus far,  she has done numerous shows and movies.  In the acceptance of her Emmy  she said, “The only thing that separates black actresses from their white counterparts are opportunities.”  Well done to her…Producer Shonda Rhimes is credited for the written role of Annalise

Shonda Rhimes, who’s making full use of Black actresses.. is opening- up eyes; in Drama Glasses all over America via the broader world. Rhimes is at the top of her Game and industry in Screenwriting, Directing and Producing. She has 3 of the hottest television drama series out tight now on ABC. (Grey Anatomy, Scandal, and How To Get Away With Murder,) and she has just sold another show to ABC.  Moreover, she is stirring up the pot with 4 more in development.

Never in our life time or in our history, have Black people ever seen another Black writer or Black screenwriters rose to this level. She has in a very short span of time, broken down the glass ceiling not only for black writers but for women; especially black women who are writers that have been trying to catch a break into the Hollywood movie scene.

Other credits to Rhimes growing portfolio are:  “Private Practice,” “Off the Map,” “Gilded Lilys” and “A Corazon Abjerto,” Hats off to her.  I should note here that Kerry Washington in Scandal, was the First Black Actress to win a Trophy for Rhimes’s producing skills.  For all you young adults aspiring wannabes, there is hope.

Posted By: C. Harrison/September 23, 2015/4:03 AM

Ok people, remember a few years ago when Irish And Chin brought David Radigon to Amazura, for a sound selector’s  clash. Well keep that in mind because you are in for a treat—because RUMBLE is even better. This will be a powerhouse clash–“A proving ground sound clash” according to promoters.  This will be the clash’s 7 competing young sound systems.

The Battle between Dancehall DJs, aka Sounds and Selectors.

The theme ( What Does It Take To Be a Sound Clash Champion? )                                               

All photographs By: C. Harrison

 This one is by Bing via my desktop. I used it because I like the contrast of colors

These Pictures I took of the sky looks ominous but, we look to the skys  for God, and for peace. The cloud seems like they are heaven and it comforts us why we do not know it just is. Try we might we love the clouds we love the patterns in them and the shapes they show off why we do not know it always was.

peaceful evening gentle breeze and ominous skys, we look we search the skys and laugh at the faces in the clouds-why we do not know imagination takes over.

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By: C. Harrison/September 22, 2015

IRIE JAM 22ND ANNIVERSARY

WAS THE TURNOUT A  TESTIMENT TO THERE IRIE THEME?

” IRIE JAM RUN THE WORLD”

 By: C. Harrison/September 20, 2015/5:51PM

First, emcees for the day consisted of Dub Master, DJ Roy and the Irie Jam team and  music  provided by: Massive B, Stone Love, Road International, GJ Calli B, The 13 Squad, Steele Bashment, Half Krazy, DubbMasters and Platinum Kidds.  Legislative Members on hand, were: (D) Senator Leroy Comrie, Congress woman Yvette Clarke and official Una Clarke and Everly Brown.

THERE IS A SAYING:  “A COMMUNITY THAT PRAY TOGETHER STAY TOGETHER.” THE QUESTION IS, IS THIS TRUE OF THE NAME SAKE IRIE JAM RADIO?. I don’t think it is an impertinent or coveted thing-to say that the generated crowd turnout at the Roy Wilkins Park, Sept 6, 2015, for Irie Jam Radio’s, 22 Anniversary was because of conceit.

The Irie Jam  Anniversary fanfare turnout in fact signaled an irrevocable commitment to the support of not only our community, but to a Radio Station WVIP,93.5 FM–that has been in our community since the birth of Jamaican Radio Programs in the New York tri-state area.

In addition,  to a Promoter whose inception into our community, gave birth to  volumes of after school programs and various activities for South East Queens, Roy Wilkins Park’s, Children; via  the shear good use of a Park that was just sitting there for years, prior to 2003.  The Promoter (Irie Jam & team), also brought in a flavorful international pie slice, of what would’ve  otherwise or certainly gone to other places and countries each annual  Labor Day Weekend. Today, because of this intrinsic strategy;  we now see more than one community-promoter, using the Park to help our community in South East Queens. The anniversary was also a success because at this time of year usually this Promoter keep what is call a Caribbean Jamboree-International style, where the entire Caribbean and the community comes together for a Jamboree

I must note here that I was glad to play an essential role in the inception process.

According to Bobby Clarke, owner of Irie Jam Radio, “We are always surprise by the crowds that we get. We were very happy with the turn out.” “We believe that the Park, is the Irie Park,” Clarke joked. On a serious note, he also articulated that the Park was the obvious venue and that they hope to be there for another 100-years.

This anniversary brought out sought after mega international stars, to the festivities including:  Assassin, who boost the crowd’s energy, with his latest album which  is a must have and came with his catalog. He is also a farce musician; a great performer and is always the driving force to watch out for– love his new album.  Dexta Daps-a young man who everyone seems to know held is own and is very much in demand right now to my surprise–from what I see will be someone to be reckoned with. Crowd pleasers Christopher Martin-had one girl also most knock me over, Ding Dong, Chi Ching Ching, Bugle, Kranium, Edwin Yearwood, Tifa and No Maddz- whose international acclaims have them working over time and was just nominated for a international reggae awards, as well as drafted by Puma, is well on track and is poise to break records for themself. “Its great thing to be nominated, it signified that people appreciate the work we do, so we aren’t loosing we have already won. We appreciate being nominated,” No Maddz stated.

Gully Bop seems to be the draw of the litter, everyone wanted to see him and take picture with him. Lets just say, he made a splash. Kymani Marley, never made it-we miss him-maybe next time but, we did not miss out because Vagas, took control and what a show he put on-much credence to him. Also on hand Micheal Palmer, nice up the party with a taste, always ready to help out…. Nuff respect to all the other artist and musicians that were actually present and on the ground. Highlights ahead.

All Photo credits: C. Harrison

Posted By: C. Harrison/September 21, 2015

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) is investigating and monitoring a cluster of mumps cases in the Rockaways. There have been 20 cases of mumps spread across the end of July, August and September.

Key Facts:

•     Patients advised to stay home while infectious (at least 5 days)

•     There have been no severe cases nor hospitalizations

•     Mumps is a viral illness that affects the salivary glands

•     People of any age can get mumps through risk is low

•     Spread by respiratory droplets released when infected person   coughs or sneezes.

•     There is a vaccine available (usually combined with measles and rubella vaccine called MMR)

•     Last year there were 120 cases of mumps in NYC

Two health clinic in the Rockaways have been supplied with the MMR vaccine:

Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Centers- the addresses are: 6200 Beach Channel Drive, Arverne  and 1288 Central Ave, Far Rockaway…contact 311 for more information

These clinics are willing to see adults for vaccination. They will charge for the visit (based on a sliding scale) but will not charge for the vaccine. They will also take walk ins.

Posted By: C. Harrison/September 21, 2015

COLLEGE….. Do You Know Where To Start?

SOUTH EAST QUEENS DEANERY PRESENTS

A workshop that offers a unique opportunity for you to get the latest information about the college application process in English and Spanish…..Learn how to make college affordable for you!

Now….Let’s Begin!

How can I afford it?  How do I go about it?  What resources are available for me?

This unique workshop is especially intended to help in understanding about the process, available resources and how to pay for college education. In order to accommodate the needs, this workshop will be in English and Spanish by Janet Rodriquez. District 79 College Career Coach. There will be allocated times for parents and students to ask questions.

Saturday, September 26th

9:30 AM – 12 Noon

St. Bonaventure Church Hall

114-58 170th Street………..Jamaica, New York 11434

contact: Sandra Jean at 718-529-0273

BOTH SENDING MESSAGES OF HOPE AND KEPT IT REAL JUST THE WAY TEENY BOPPER AND THE YOUNG  LIKES IT.

By: C. Harrison/September 21, 2015

I am not exactly a teenager but I listen to these guys and while I did not take too kindly to some of their chosen words especially on the CD BITTAH SOSICKA, they could literally carry notes and cut music. Lyrically they are   raw and the music is fresh…nice job Mr. Remix King, DJ Kenny Evahype. You will have your audience teenagers, young people and some grownups. A friend of mind is older and she loved it, so you have a following.

This young lady Pristine voice–Lady Ali certainly seem like she could give up more of her voice. She has the type of voice that could transcend and to make matters better, she is very much versatile. Super talent, raw and on the cutting edge. If she keeps this up she can reach the sky. More importantly, she is not afraid to unleash. Dexta Daps, you surprise me here,  you can sang, looking forward to listen to your CD.

I met her at the Park, Irie Jam 22 Anniversary, this little thing-much like myself, she hand me a CD and ask that I listen to it. She sang on stage but I did not take to it at the time but, listening to this mix by JJ Wizzle,  I comprehend the power of her voice and saw how for she could take it.  Lady Ali you are on your way, you can be the next Etana.  Sharpened up your edges and move to the next level.

Much respect and credence to these young people, perfecting their craft.