This larger-than-life bronze equestrian statue depicting Cuban icon, patriot, journalist and author José Martí (1853–1895) is found in NYC's Central Park and stands at the head of The Big Apple's Avenue of the Americas.
Martí was also a well know poet who fought for Cuba's liberation, also known as of the pearl of the Antilles, from Spanish rule.
Celebrate the Year of the Horse with performances and traditional craft activities which are inspired by Lunar New Year traditions across Asia.
Moon Over Manhattan
1 February 2014
1:00pm - 4:00pm
725 Park Avenue (at East 70th Street), New York, NY
$5 students, seniors, children; $7 members (Dual Family members FREE); $12 nonmembers. Tickets available the day of event
With Obama's ratings close to an all-time low, the president should try to make this State of the Union speech a total game-changer, but he's probably going to be low-key.
Is it a solid and unified state or more like the state of disunion? There is little President Barack Obama can do to help the Democrats this year. He appears to be less popular and his value on the campaign trail has been severely limited, especially in the places that matter most for Democrats.
The 2014 TWN Media Production Workshop Application Deadline Feb 3rd, 2014
Starting its 37th year, the Third World Newsreel (TWN) Production Workshop provides an exceptional low cost "hands-on" training program with practical skills and resources for emerging filmmakers. This intensive 4-month program supports and trains filmmakers,prioritizing people from communities that historically have been marginalized, and with limited economic resources or access to mainstream educational institutions or training programs.
It will now cost nearly one half dollar to mail a letter. $0.49 for a first class stamp and $0.34 for a post card.
The USPS claims that literally and figuratively, they deliver for America. Even in an increasingly digital world, they claim to remain part of the bedrock infrastructure of this nation’s economy, serving its people and businesses and binding the nation together.
The interactive world is constantly changing, and the number of different devices that connect it all is growing every year. City Island Images does not publish 10 times a year, or once a week. We publish news and information content 24/7
The issues that arise is that there are no rules for this 24/7 multimedia service. As content organizations create new products with different systems and media technology, it’s inevitable that we’ll have to come up with creative ways to adapt for our audience.
Some of the most popular musicians representing many generations, from Bruno Mars to Katy Perry to Paul McCartney and Ringo to Taylor Swift received their industry's highest recognition.
For the rest of us, it's an opportunity to see and hear some of our favorite stars. But other than live performances, what music do we listen to? Gone are the simple days of the Victrola, the home stereo system, and the Walkman. With the demise of record stores and the advent of digital sound, music fans have a dizzying array of choices as to where they get their music and how they listen to it.
The cold war era may be a thing of the past, but the cold weather refuses to go away. Winter ends on March 19 and as far as most people are concerned, they wish it would end right now.
Some folks who are not very religious, or spiritual are praying for this God forsaken record-low temperatures to finally end. Soon others will be dealing with more snow and much colder temperatures. Forecasters say the "polar vortex" that's bringing the frigid air may decide to stay a while. This news has lots of people struggling.
I got a message for an old HS buddy who reminded me that it is time for our class reunion.
Planning a reunion is not easy, however there's critical information needed to keep our QPHS graduates on track and on budget so that we will have the best reunion possible.
Please, respond if you're interested and have suggestions on....
• Best ways to find our old classmates
• Things to do with QP high school to help plan the reunion
• Great ideas and creating a buzz for increasing attendance at the reunion
• Ideas for any awards at the reunion?
As the saying goes, it ain't over till the fat lady sings. That wont be till at least next week. There's snow in the forecast for NYC on Saturday followed by another storm threat late next week and the frigid temperatures could possibly ease in time for the fat lady to sing during Super Bowl Sunday.
Another arctic cold front is on its way, it you believe what experts at NOAA say: A LIGHT COATING
OF SNOW IS EXPECTED LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING FOLLOWED BY A QUICK DROP IN TEMPERATURES INTO THE 20S. THIS COMBINATION WILL LEAD TO ICY CONDITIONS ON UNTREATED SURFACES OVERNIGHT.