tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73193410092600714372024-03-13T13:36:37.193-04:00GEM NYCGEM NYC for Urban Latinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06220697755797429345noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7319341009260071437.post-50805884245049178192011-01-03T13:26:00.009-05:002011-01-03T13:41:53.291-05:00Week of January 3 - January 9, 2011<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Welcome to this, the first GEM NYC blog entry of 2011</span><span style="font-family:arial;">. We look forward to bringing you many more GEMS for you discover on your own or in good company in 2011</span><span style="font-family:arial;">. On that same note we encourage you share your own GEMS or suggestions with us at gem@ulmedia.net</span> </span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span></span> <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Latinos continue to make their mark on the <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Great White Way</span> and although this month we will see the </span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">curtain close for shows like <span style="font-style: italic;">“In The Heights”</span> and <span style="font-style: italic;">“West Side Story”</span>, new shows with notable Latino actors like John Leguizamo and Lauren Velez will grace the stage on and off-Broadway</span></span> <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span></span> <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />________________________________________________ </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />CLOSING/CLOSED THIS MONTH</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:arial;font-size:180%;" > </span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs4rrrIqPXyqeQF9QXbwQmse2ALMr5IuFG6RyOilb_qxHlDAqURD0Y8B8uJY4rxRoRQifl3KlNxcqDkaO7-Y6TZTdqo0FvfXYkkPyzJ33vQAV-7Iw-TwRp08DdYLskMZIBxDicQWDsKZIu/s1600/mime.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 269px; height: 130px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs4rrrIqPXyqeQF9QXbwQmse2ALMr5IuFG6RyOilb_qxHlDAqURD0Y8B8uJY4rxRoRQifl3KlNxcqDkaO7-Y6TZTdqo0FvfXYkkPyzJ33vQAV-7Iw-TwRp08DdYLskMZIBxDicQWDsKZIu/s200/mime.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558028414588350530" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >“IN THE HEIGHTS”</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Winner of 4 Tony Awards, <span style="font-style: italic;">In the Heights</span> tells </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">the </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">universal story of a vibrant community in Manhattan's Washington Heights – a place where the coffee </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open, and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. It's a community on the brink of </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">change, full of hopes, dreams and pressures, where the biggest struggles can be deciding which traditions you take with you, and which ones you leave behind. Show closing Sunday, January 9, 2011. Richard Rodgers Theatre, 226 West 46th </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Street, NYC. For more information and to purchase tickets visit <a href="http://www.intheheightsthemusical.com/">www.intheheightsthemusical.com</a>.<br /><br /></span> <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >“WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN”</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Closed on Sunday, January 2, 2011.</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">“WEST SIDE STORY”</span></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Closed on Sunday, January 2, 2011.</span><br /><br />______<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:arial;font-size:180%;" >OPENING IN 2011</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"> </span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">“LA BARBERIA/ THE BARBER SHOP”</span></span></span><a style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIcx_nGLhaZA1GHwoHoH_E1s9KBM-pwWJMTzLtLp4HgIpWpj8a9FPx8JEprnIo_x1CxdKoHbtC4tD8bTfdyt78l4qWoZyxsM3gYkiUdVKp05WCUOkyASfrPkjZdizPgTBYPRksCRWh9GgJ/s1600/mime.png"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 153px; height: 237px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIcx_nGLhaZA1GHwoHoH_E1s9KBM-pwWJMTzLtLp4HgIpWpj8a9FPx8JEprnIo_x1CxdKoHbtC4tD8bTfdyt78l4qWoZyxsM3gYkiUdVKp05WCUOkyASfrPkjZdizPgTBYPRksCRWh9GgJ/s200/mime.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558028830685676466" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Move over Ladies, salons and <span style="font-style: italic;">Sex </span></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-style: italic;">and the City</span>, Barbershops are the</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> new trendy hotspots for Latino men! Cervezas, baseball, music, politics and WOMEN are the heated topics at your neighborhood barberías. Where locals, celebrities, baseball players, musicians, gangsters, and</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> cops can sit around and do their "boys will be boys" thing, regardless of their social or economic status. Dominicana will spice up the Midtown-Broadway area with <span style="font-style: italic;">La Barbería</span>. A Dominican/Latino Dramatic Comedy, that takes the audience on in emotional journey of hope, identity, and assimilation. Where else can grown Latino Men make you cry, cheer, and applaud all in one performance? The play is performed primarily in Spanish. Show opens </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Thursday, February 3, 2011. New World Stages / Stage 5, 340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues. For more information and to order tickets visit <a href="http://www.labarberiatheplay.com/">www.labarberiatheplay.com</a>.<br /><br /></span> </span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPp2DUHGJlnotFF23qStl8ZC_r_jJQ94TxKhv1GEN8Tz43aSG96UPVFXFAM8cLoAN5J-hFUA9cE0eq7Pmb7HN3hUhPg5e7v8JniJc8myMfYcp_OluwzI8Ur8tiXzDsfMQfYVyT_XhRr37l/s1600/mime-1.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 265px; height: 159px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPp2DUHGJlnotFF23qStl8ZC_r_jJQ94TxKhv1GEN8Tz43aSG96UPVFXFAM8cLoAN5J-hFUA9cE0eq7Pmb7HN3hUhPg5e7v8JniJc8myMfYcp_OluwzI8Ur8tiXzDsfMQfYVyT_XhRr37l/s200/mime-1.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558029234169605522" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >“THEY CALL ME LA LUPE”</span><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">A one-woman show starring Lauren Velez. The show chronicles the life of the legendary La Lupe, the Cuban exile that took the New York Latin music scene by storm. <span style="font-style: italic;">They Call Me La Lupe</span> is a joint production of Dura Vida </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Productions and Teatro LA TEA. Directed by Veronica Caicedo and written by Emmy winner James Manos Jr. and Luis Caballero. Show opens Tuesday, January 4th through 22, 2011. Teatro LA TEA, 107 Suffolk Street, NYC. (212) 529-1948. For more information and to purchase tickets visit <a href="http://www.teatrolatea.com/">www.teatrolatea.com</a>.</span> </span></div><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >“GHETTO KLOWN”</span></span><a style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCXzeoJE5IsXqda-16tcU3S7jWpQ2IprF5CYj_NfqvSy7_l-va2WeWITrlc_tEn6GYbIdBlT5z71h5DoCs_ZM458x0zQO99H6na9ZY7BPUMUO6KgFBCiZSznjbqrtJqMjWf0hVT0J-zOHJ/s1600/Ghetto%252520Klown.bmp"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 141px; height: 182px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCXzeoJE5IsXqda-16tcU3S7jWpQ2IprF5CYj_NfqvSy7_l-va2WeWITrlc_tEn6GYbIdBlT5z71h5DoCs_ZM458x0zQO99H6na9ZY7BPUMUO6KgFBCiZSznjbqrtJqMjWf0hVT0J-zOHJ/s200/Ghetto%252520Klown.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558029706944863474" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">John Leguizamo returns to Broadway with his new solo play <span style="font-style: italic;">GHETTO KLOWN</span> for a 12-week</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> engagement beginning previews on February 21, 2011 and opening on Tuesday, March 22, 2011. <span style="font-style: italic;">GHETTO KLOWN</span> is the next chapter in John Leguizamo’s hugely popular personal and professional story. It follows in the unabashed, uncensored, and uninhibited tradition of his <span style="font-style: italic;">Mambo Mouth, Spic-O-Rama, Freak, </span>and <span style="font-style: italic;">Sexaholix…a Love Story</span>. In Leguizamo’s trademark style, the piece </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">explodes with energy, leading audiences on a fever-pitch adventure and heating up the stage with vivid accounts of where he’s been and the colorful characters who have populated his life. Leguizamo takes audiences from his adolescent memories in Queens to the early days of his acting career during the outrageous 80s avant-garde theatre scene, and on to the sets of major motion pictures and his roles opposite some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. Leguizamo explains, “<span style="font-style: italic;">GHETTO KLOWN</span> is all the things I say to my therapist and my manager, but would NEVER want the general public to know. It’s cheaper than a lawsuit and I get to take a bow at the end. It’s like Wikileaks but with no international manhunt. Yet”. Preview on February 21, 2011 and </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">opening on March 22, 2011. Lyceum Theatre, 149 West 45th Street, between 6th and 7th avenues. For more information and to order tickets visit <a href="http://www.telecharge.com/">www.telecharge.com</a>.</span></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><br />______________________________________________________<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Check us out on</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCGiLcyRJZJ33XrQj5e7t0IItAmcqFdUwWobFMOnSBcBNFH9ZNM6JH9z2e9K04iK5WZ9cfkMLAXMhyphenhyphenEIWVcZtg1ap8xFvaY55aeDdOOeejbsKH7XtkgOzPH3dngUuK0vSoMc_bkL5ZF1Tp/s1600/ULM_Logo_purple.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 259px; height: 77px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCGiLcyRJZJ33XrQj5e7t0IItAmcqFdUwWobFMOnSBcBNFH9ZNM6JH9z2e9K04iK5WZ9cfkMLAXMhyphenhyphenEIWVcZtg1ap8xFvaY55aeDdOOeejbsKH7XtkgOzPH3dngUuK0vSoMc_bkL5ZF1Tp/s200/ULM_Logo_purple.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558030262057015042" border="0" /></a></span></span></span></span></span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.urbanlatino.com">www.urbanlatino.com</a></span><br /></div><br /></div></div>GEM NYC for Urban Latinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06220697755797429345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7319341009260071437.post-74695507669696736452010-12-29T14:49:00.012-05:002010-12-29T15:09:21.397-05:00Week of December 27, 2010 - January 3, 2011<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ring in the New Year in Style</span></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">Last week we gave you the best parties on New Year’s Eve. This week GEM helps you get that New Year’s Eve party look!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">____________________________</span>_______________________<br /><br /></div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-mcQK9U7olfpq7pF7sqL5DNPYzZjvpT_FbQ1pvK84dRuJvYGgqUdCsmvA8XDnEzREj5hj9uNxN2tK02yMdcX8GC8P6k61-GQPE4a7Jja5gPHA2b7QjbGBpbZRcJRyNYQxQXG0b1Uksv1G/s1600/mime-9.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 108px; height: 144px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-mcQK9U7olfpq7pF7sqL5DNPYzZjvpT_FbQ1pvK84dRuJvYGgqUdCsmvA8XDnEzREj5hj9uNxN2tK02yMdcX8GC8P6k61-GQPE4a7Jja5gPHA2b7QjbGBpbZRcJRyNYQxQXG0b1Uksv1G/s200/mime-9.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556195547388584674" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dr</span></span></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">essing</span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcz4Cy4aGLhXe_diBe8hmYBWACAeRZrrS6nEvo1ZSTL4ori8eaZFNr2dVAMsJD2_lGwe1PQ_zqVuFP5nPbW33hf2HboU8vdSFEdLrQanQs3MsZC2BhP_jhc7AEepW_TpQeLxn1zFQKeU9p/s1600/mime-10.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 122px; height: 153px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcz4Cy4aGLhXe_diBe8hmYBWACAeRZrrS6nEvo1ZSTL4ori8eaZFNr2dVAMsJD2_lGwe1PQ_zqVuFP5nPbW33hf2HboU8vdSFEdLrQanQs3MsZC2BhP_jhc7AEepW_TpQeLxn1zFQKeU9p/s200/mime-10.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556195684332304322" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">Savvy shoppers can put their best fashion foot forward </span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">this </span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">New Year’s Eve by primping on a budget. Get your New Years Eve shopping at off-price retailers like Marshall's, where they can score the season’s hottest looks for less. Check out the new Marshall's on 6th ave, for more stores </span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">visit: <a href="http://www.marshalls.com/">www.Marshalls.com</a>. Designers at a discount are the best way to go!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /></span></span></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">_______<br /><br /></span><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdcnF82TiAtkWcasge6RPAaS6oPQFRxoseshFkIfn8FygjOSj4NIcmxqawEA9OAZW_PQYvzlU2i6-x3BQGiZqPRfyWDW_hmuz5VSsHFN9-KQPpCUjcPzygDIWyDs2m2DbBp6wluC5cFCXj/s1600/Picture+1.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 160px; height: 106px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdcnF82TiAtkWcasge6RPAaS6oPQFRxoseshFkIfn8FygjOSj4NIcmxqawEA9OAZW_PQYvzlU2i6-x3BQGiZqPRfyWDW_hmuz5VSsHFN9-KQPpCUjcPzygDIWyDs2m2DbBp6wluC5cFCXj/s200/Picture+1.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556196174583225874" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">Finds for Guys</span></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"><br />Comfort and fashion in a shoe…a dress shoe? Yes! That’s why you need to check out Geox. We love the Sergio, $200, <a href="http://www.geox.com/">www.Geox.com</a>. </span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">The ultralight, waterproof and breathable rubber sole makes this shoe debonair and discreet design elevating any attire.<br /><br /><br />_______</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">Hair</span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL-e4JWmOCrVAkDxiXWJxz58t-qmVCu8CVGgz_I0on-fbdlTX1tUMJc-cZFlc1pI9xhXL00_5iQ8flt7vvGfnYrylH4Vwgy3O8ZN3yk_ae2EqQEVexNsVrI8tOmyqBHrrIFSIAblGQ7NU-/s1600/mime-7.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 160px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL-e4JWmOCrVAkDxiXWJxz58t-qmVCu8CVGgz_I0on-fbdlTX1tUMJc-cZFlc1pI9xhXL00_5iQ8flt7vvGfnYrylH4Vwgy3O8ZN3yk_ae2EqQEVexNsVrI8tOmyqBHrrIFSIAblGQ7NU-/s200/mime-7.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556197141235638658" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">For pretty hair, we asked award-winning Master Colorist and Hair </span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">Expert Vasken Demirjian for his tips on DIY holiday accessories tips for NYE! Demirjian suggests transforming a signature necklace: every gal probably has an intricate and sparkly necklace that is a favorite...why not incorporate this into your party 'do? Simply part hair on the side, and pin with bobby pins along the party - don't be shy of the pendants of the necklace hanging down over your ear, Gatsby-style - it's incredibly and </span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">unexpectedly </span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">beautiful!<br /><br />All you need is something fabulous in your hair combined with your LBD and some heels and you have an insta-party look.<br /><br />_____<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh78lSltQsqYn8nsDTL0LyfV1bRYv_SFJI1iuyKYgR4aT2NFqPcFAkufhpfUzscWQ0m5MSW-r58pYYCBk31NQ1WGUwvYJL8jucHy9z5pSr-kfLU49UKwsAC-On36L9YP0puRYfQgeTZcMhW/s1600/mime-11.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 135px; height: 159px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh78lSltQsqYn8nsDTL0LyfV1bRYv_SFJI1iuyKYgR4aT2NFqPcFAkufhpfUzscWQ0m5MSW-r58pYYCBk31NQ1WGUwvYJL8jucHy9z5pSr-kfLU49UKwsAC-On36L9YP0puRYfQgeTZcMhW/s200/mime-11.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556196830817307266" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">Nails</span><br />New for Holiday 2010 we love Kiss Nail Artist Nail Paint and Stencil Kit $6.99, available at CVS. With more concentrated color than nail enamel and faster drying time this new package is perfect for the season. The holiday themed stencil designs make anyone an instant nail artist; peel and stick, paint with nail paint provided, gently peel off to reveal a perfect design! For more info </span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">visit <a href="http://www.kissusa.com/">www.kissusa.com</a>.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br /><br />______<br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">Health Tip: How to Avoid Injury Falling on the Ice</span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCvF-hzzdKnopK61xNlJmAHQKepAv7bh6gpbtMEE1RPtjmvs41S90rNR5FKQufHhlPBVdiQ32lD90wXwTSXBRvDJJk2oqFdORM-wvcI22u8eGajrqzCQx8UNqVdzoF8nGbX3m2TtdQbyrz/s1600/ice_slip.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 146px; height: 223px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCvF-hzzdKnopK61xNlJmAHQKepAv7bh6gpbtMEE1RPtjmvs41S90rNR5FKQufHhlPBVdiQ32lD90wXwTSXBRvDJJk2oqFdORM-wvcI22u8eGajrqzCQx8UNqVdzoF8nGbX3m2TtdQbyrz/s200/ice_slip.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556197545479540994" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"> <span style="font-family:arial;"> </span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Dr. Ronald Grelsamer, a leading surgeon and an Associate Professor of </span></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Orthopaedic Surgery at New York's Mount Sinai Hospital, as a hip and knee specialist, Dr. Grelsamer is familiar with injuries associated with winter weather and shared his expert advice on how to prevent them.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">Here is some useful advice from Dr. Grelsamer about how to avoid injury during the winter season on slippery sidewalks and roads.</span> </span><ol style="font-family: arial;"><li><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >Move your feet ever so slightly apart as you walk. This will give you better balance. If the street is really slippery, bend your knees a little bit. You may feel that you look funny, but it’s worth it.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">When going down an incline, consider turning sideways. Do NOT cross one foot over the other, as you will have no balance while your feet are crossed. If the ground is steep, bend your knees (this is where those annoying ski lessons can pay off)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >Protect your dominant arm. That would be the right if you are a righty, the left one if you are a lefty. Since a fall occurs very quickly, you have no time to plan for that. One recommendation is to hold your coat with your dominant hand, which instinctively leaves the other one to break your fall. If you are carrying something, do so with the dominant hand. Again, instinctively you will then use the weaker hand to brace yourself, sho</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >uld you fall.</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></li></ol><div style="text-align: center;">_________________________________________________<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Check us out on<br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGyUmarIdmDlDcGdIBY64XLOgR5F-9z-DJJvqUgvLpdO7FAs4SLMQxlH6f-D-r92xd3TQhXHj-OEBnp5NnCcejsm2nR-zpAoe4f51jXRSZAZHkRYa69ZRr1hVICDd2A-CuF-t0GOyD17mQ/s1600/ULM_Logo_purple.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 60px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGyUmarIdmDlDcGdIBY64XLOgR5F-9z-DJJvqUgvLpdO7FAs4SLMQxlH6f-D-r92xd3TQhXHj-OEBnp5NnCcejsm2nR-zpAoe4f51jXRSZAZHkRYa69ZRr1hVICDd2A-CuF-t0GOyD17mQ/s200/ULM_Logo_purple.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556197793658653186" border="0" /></a></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.urbanlatino.com">www.urbanlatino.com</a><br /></span></div></div>GEM NYC for Urban Latinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06220697755797429345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7319341009260071437.post-30793964114307434972010-12-20T11:22:00.016-05:002010-12-20T12:07:11.766-05:00Week of December 20 - December 26, 2010<div style="text-align: center; font-family: arial;"><span style=";font-size:130%;" class="swb" ><b>Fellow GEM NYC blog followers, thank you for all your support in 2010! We look forward to bringing you many more GEMS to come in 2011!</b></span><br /></div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span class="swb" style="font-size:130%;"><b>Happy Holidays y Feliz Navidad</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><b>________________________________________</b></span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span class="swb" style="font-size:130%;"><b>NEW YEARS EVE PARTIES</b></span></p><p style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><b>OPAL</b></span></p><p style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal" ><span style=";font-size:100%;" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH_aWszkF14eQ6kdEM6rWs1Nbg04LqCzvVo3WO_rr0wCTzFtu6RS1IcDo7R5ac5G83nRf3SyzWhsMdoYNR4-6C3ec7RJzBwQlV0sXICr0f8JUyzPEzkntXubChlpDFBDPrbKVPcmfpfsBS/s1600/square_banner_1.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 194px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH_aWszkF14eQ6kdEM6rWs1Nbg04LqCzvVo3WO_rr0wCTzFtu6RS1IcDo7R5ac5G83nRf3SyzWhsMdoYNR4-6C3ec7RJzBwQlV0sXICr0f8JUyzPEzkntXubChlpDFBDPrbKVPcmfpfsBS/s200/square_banner_1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552803672621447922" border="0" /></a></span><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;">New Years Eve 2011 Ball Drop Countdown with music by NYC's </span><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;">Hottest DJs, hosted by MTV Tres own L-Boogs. Complimentary passed hors d'oeuvres from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m., complimentary party favors, one hour open bar, video of ball dropping, and </span><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;">champagne toast at midnight. Doors open at 9 p.m. Must be 21 and over. $25 advance tickets. For more information or table </span><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;">reservations please email <a>info@soulatino.com</a> or call (718) 796-7979. You can purchase tickets online at <a href="http://opa.eventbrite.com/">http://opal.eventbrite.com</a>. Opal, 251 East 52nd Street and Second Avenue, NYC.<br /></span></p><p style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal" ><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVtk69GZrcag9-ZtVR3hcnwcRRgT9I6TcMGHxHkSiwLMKduL6KLVMsOkYiLjs8G5-VCHJkuCgDe90dUs4T-xylMXHDbXUtaT3KH1NJRJ6D9ZqUHl3PaV_TrET2a7kzHBgG6jHefiyAECAP/s1600/NYE2011_Vibrations.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 127px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVtk69GZrcag9-ZtVR3hcnwcRRgT9I6TcMGHxHkSiwLMKduL6KLVMsOkYiLjs8G5-VCHJkuCgDe90dUs4T-xylMXHDbXUtaT3KH1NJRJ6D9ZqUHl3PaV_TrET2a7kzHBgG6jHefiyAECAP/s200/NYE2011_Vibrations.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552804270305780658" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-size:100%;" class="swb" ><b>VIBRATIONS LOUNGE</b></span></p> <p style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:black;"><span class="swb">Welcome the new decade, come celebrate New Years Eve with all your friends at <a href="http://vibrationslounge.com/vibrationlounge.com/Vibrations_Lounge.html">Vibrations </a></span></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:black;"><span class="swb"><a href="http://vibrationslounge.com/vibrationlounge.com/Vibrations_Lounge.html">Lounge</a>. Doors open at 9 p.m. Open all night until 6 </span></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:black;"><span class="swb">a.m. Must be 21 and over. Guest DJ's Spinning all night. VIP Treatment: 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., $50 and includes; open bar and hors d' oeuvres (9 p.m. to 12 a.m.), </span></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:black;"><span class="swb">and complimentary party favors. General admission 12:30 a.m. to 6 a.m., $25 and includes; drink and bottle specials. For RSVPs and table reservations, please call (917) 657-3373 or visit <a href="http://www.urbanlatino.com/">UrbanLatino.com</a>. Vibrations Lounge, 116 Avenue C., between 7th and 8th streets, NYC.</span></span></span></p><p style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><b style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:black;">SOB's 2011 TROPICAL PARADISE </span></b></span><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><span lang="EN" style="color:black;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><span lang="EN" style="color:black;">This New Year's Eve, S.O.B.'s invites you to step into a Tropical Paradise, where the sultry sounds fill the air and the champagne and mojitos flow until sunrise. The sensational flavors of S.O.B.'s Nuevo-Latino pre-fixe menu will have your taste buds soaring and </span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqKM1Md-MBIBmCQygmGLxR0RpXYS_Ir0hflKmFwOVlPlvs2dO04IgM1n0JC3jcwD3ns3qzigF1dUXej5Kb3wWK_A1OfX8cjm1L3WhhNYudcojxUvr38-tHlot_CHakn7KoNOSygwblMmCe/s1600/nyeve11.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqKM1Md-MBIBmCQygmGLxR0RpXYS_Ir0hflKmFwOVlPlvs2dO04IgM1n0JC3jcwD3ns3qzigF1dUXej5Kb3wWK_A1OfX8cjm1L3WhhNYudcojxUvr38-tHlot_CHakn7KoNOSygwblMmCe/s200/nyeve11.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552804951723664642" border="0" /></a><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><span lang="EN" style="color:black;">the midnight champagne toast is the perfect way to bring in the New Year. Come Celebrate the end of 2010 & the potential of 2011 at S.O.B's!</span><b style="font-family:arial;"><span lang="EN" style="color:black;"> </span></b><span lang="EN" style="color:black;">Doors 8 p.m.,10:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. Admission </span></span><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><span lang="EN" style="color:black;">$160.00, $60.00 & $30.00. For more information and reservations call (212) </span></span><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><span lang="EN" style="color:black;">243-4940 or <a href="http://www.sobs.com/">www.sobs.com</a>. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.5pt; line-height: 14.4pt; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><b><i><span lang="EN" style="color:black;">3 Packages Available<br />Platinum $160 p/p</span></i></b><b><span lang="EN" style="color:black;"><br /></span></b><span lang="EN" style="color:black;">8 P.M. ENTRANCE , LIVE PERFORMANCES, STAGE SIDE SEATING</span></span><br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.5pt; line-height: 14.4pt; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><span lang="EN" style="color:black;">Sangria Cocktail, FIVE COURSE DINNER</span></span><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.5pt; line-height: 14.4pt; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><span lang="EN" style="color:black;">PARTY FAVORS, CHAMPAGNE TOAST, BREAKFAST AT DAWN</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.5pt; line-height: 14.4pt; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><b><i><span lang="EN" style="color:black;">Gold $60 p/p</span></i></b><span lang="EN" style="color:black;"><br />10:30 P.M. ENTRANCE (NON-SEATED)<br />LIVE PERFORMANCES, PASSED HORS D'OEUVRES<br />PARTY FAVORS, CHAMPAGNE TOAST, BREAKFAST AT DAWN</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.5pt; line-height: 14.4pt; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><b><i><span lang="EN" style="color:black;">Silver $30 p/p</span></i></b><b><span lang="EN" style="color:black;"> </span></b><span lang="EN" style="color:black;"><br />12:30 A.M. ENTRANCE (NON-SEATED)<br />LIVE PERFORMANCES, DJ SPINNING THE LATEST & GREATEST OF 2010, BREAKFAST AT </span></span><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><span lang="EN" style="color:black;">DAWN</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt; line-height: 14.4pt; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span lang="EN" style="color:black;"><span class="swb">Featuring Live Music All Night Long:<br />The Sweet Sounds of Bossa Nova<br />The Sizzling Salsa of <b>Bio Ritmo</b> & <b>Carimi's</b> Haitian Heat<br />Plus NYC's Hottest Latin DJs: <b>DJ Spike</b> spinning House, World, Soul & Best Of '10</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: left; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><b><span style="color:red;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> ________ </span> </span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span class="swb" style="font-size:130%;"><b>L</b></span><span class="swb" style="font-size:130%;"><b>AST MINUTE HOLIDAY SHOPPING IDEAS</b></span></p><p face="arial" style="text-align: center; font-family: arial;" class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_0189qpy3_LauCq36do0wUoFFJ05-uF6Z_8UC222y2-fz5hqNzam7hg43Yr4T-QvpS-vjGKCo1pyp1mppKM7ce2wwEoHtEF_vQ2nJjEeyYKYT91a7JJKfGmq7g4j6y8ll2sVnyPcjJZuL/s1600/mime-1.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_0189qpy3_LauCq36do0wUoFFJ05-uF6Z_8UC222y2-fz5hqNzam7hg43Yr4T-QvpS-vjGKCo1pyp1mppKM7ce2wwEoHtEF_vQ2nJjEeyYKYT91a7JJKfGmq7g4j6y8ll2sVnyPcjJZuL/s200/mime-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552805438240864946" border="0" /></a></p> <p style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><b><i><span style="color:black;">TECHNOLOGY</span></i></b></span></p> <p style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:black;"><span class="swb">With the <b>Samsung Galaxy Tab™</b>, Sprint's first tablet powered by Android™, you are guaranteed to light up any room you walk into. Weighing in at less than a pound, this all-in-one 7-inch touch screen device takes multitasking to the extreme. Read a book, listen to hot tracks, take a picture, video conference, watch a movie, email, text, post in </span></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:black;"><span class="swb">your favorite social media networks or surf the Web, you can do it all - </span></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:black;"><span class="swb">no desk required. All for just <b>$399.99</b> after a 2-year Agreement </span></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:black;"><span class="swb">and a Tablet plan and $50 instant rebate. Visit <a href="http://www.sprint.com/">www.sprint.com</a> for more info.<br /></span></span></span></p> <p style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><b><span style="color:red;"> </span></b></span></p><p style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><b><i><span style="color:black;">BOOK</span></i></b></span></p><p style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC6Lo3_1Zm2-UZokU1TWMSQddPse12cADZT57zpb92LbrPsS5nsy_fBHnNRM730p9SRFrbZ6fE5ejj5ntETyaqz9j5ewNwuy-VlxJJHgR682kqsLy62MnfLK5R-cy0Bv5cE_iYaVBV16Ho/s1600/mime-2.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC6Lo3_1Zm2-UZokU1TWMSQddPse12cADZT57zpb92LbrPsS5nsy_fBHnNRM730p9SRFrbZ6fE5ejj5ntETyaqz9j5ewNwuy-VlxJJHgR682kqsLy62MnfLK5R-cy0Bv5cE_iYaVBV16Ho/s200/mime-2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552805998002607490" border="0" /></a><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><b><span style="font-style: italic;">MAMBO DIABLO: MY JOURNEY WITH TITO PUENTE</span> by JOE CONZO SR. with DAVID A. PEREZ</b></span></p><p style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:black;"><span class="swb">Joe Conzo Sr. and David A. Perez luminously recreate the life of widely acclaimed Afro-Cuban and Jazz musician Tito Puente in the biography <span style="font-style: italic;">"Mambo Diablo - My Journey with Tito Puente." </span>The authors chronicle the life of the popular and combative New York Puerto Rican multi-talented musician and entertainer who climbed from his poor environment in East </span></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:black;"><span class="swb">Harlem (El B</span></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:black;"><span class="swb">arrio), New York to international fame and recognition. </span></span></span></p> <p style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:black;"><span class="swb">Countless stories have been written about Tito Puente's percussive musical abilities, but rarely has the talent, intuition, mishaps and controversies been presented in a vivid and personal biography. Joe Conzo was Tito's close friend, confidant and chronicler for nearly 40 years - no </span></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:black;"><span class="swb">one was closer to Tito or knew him better. Joe tells the story of a man and his music the way it has never been told. David A. Perez sets down Joe's personal recollections and fits them into the context of the social milieu and revolving world.</span></span></span><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><b><span style="color:black;"> </span></b><span style="color:black;">Purchase hardcover, paperback or kindle on </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/"><u><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">amazon.com</span></span></u></a><span style="color:black;">, </span></span><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.borders.com/">borders.com</a> and <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/">barnesandnoble.com</a>. <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><b><span style="color:red;"> </span></b></span></p><p style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><b><span style="color:black;">MEN'S FASHION</span></b></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivo3SmBpfDv3pF1-P2sow2y9hXjOXzNy0vdPoqn0rfKKgRzI6luV7tji42GxrH1MnkrohJ_YprR9e_Nw5W9pNwTK5iTljx1xBYGlx9CLjXbhUMUvZFzJugD8StBKwfACJyXd2xA5xuqM8s/s1600/vgb-2010-holiday-gentleman-of-leisure-collection-01.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivo3SmBpfDv3pF1-P2sow2y9hXjOXzNy0vdPoqn0rfKKgRzI6luV7tji42GxrH1MnkrohJ_YprR9e_Nw5W9pNwTK5iTljx1xBYGlx9CLjXbhUMUvZFzJugD8StBKwfACJyXd2xA5xuqM8s/s200/vgb-2010-holiday-gentleman-of-leisure-collection-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552806508133221394" border="0" /></a></p><p style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:black;"><span class="swb">503 Lab presents New York-based VGB making their debut this </span></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:black;"><span class="swb">holiday with their Holiday 2010 Gentleman of Leisure collection. Inspired by the globetrotting and gentlemanly lifestyle of the likes of fictional character James Bond, the style hopes to create something that will undoubtedly stand out on its own with the bustling market for menswear. Available now via <a href="http://www.karmaloop.com/">Karmaloop.com</a>.</span></span></span></p> <p style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:red;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">__________</span></span><b><span style="color:red;"><br /></span></b></span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span class="swb" style="font-size:130%;"><b>TELEVISION</b></span></p><p style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><b> </b></span></p><p style="font-family: arial;" face="arial" class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmfQucnCRKoGiA5cA4GvUFr3bpRLexwSycZCDV2Z29ynyWYitA1NlINCx7PFCxHh8d8LYqjKbWJCmCkXu3OSdrkAUS5h-Ewu9pnKAOpijHLP_6I-c5td74CFVOq_XXGs5C6vfwYL2aKUFR/s1600/ChefFrank_Throwdown.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 136px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmfQucnCRKoGiA5cA4GvUFr3bpRLexwSycZCDV2Z29ynyWYitA1NlINCx7PFCxHh8d8LYqjKbWJCmCkXu3OSdrkAUS5h-Ewu9pnKAOpijHLP_6I-c5td74CFVOq_XXGs5C6vfwYL2aKUFR/s200/ChefFrank_Throwdown.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552806928577001650" border="0" /></a><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><b>NYC's </b><span style="font-weight: bold;">SAZON</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><b>RESTAURANT CHEF FRANK VS BOBBY FLAY</b></span></p> <p style="font-family: arial;" face="arial" class="MsoNormal"><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;">Chef Frank will be hosting a viewing party of <i>Throwdown with Bobby Flay. </i>Chef Frank appeared on the Food Network's <i>Throwdown with Bobby Flay, </i>challenged by celebrity Chef Bobby Flay to an Empanada dual. Three of the nation's top experts in Latin cuisine will judge the tasty turnovers and </span><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;">select who had the best recipe for this traditional Latino dish. Who will be crowned the King of the Empanada? Tune in on Wednesday, 12/22 at 9 p.m. to find out. Channel 97-Cablevision and channel 50- Time Warner. Private viewing begins at Sazon Restaurant at 7 p.m. <a href="http://www.sazonnyc.com/">Sazon</a>, 105 Reade Street, NYC.Please RSVP for the private viewing with <a>Svargas@ulmedia.net</a>.</span></p><p style="font-family: arial;" face="arial" class="MsoNormal"><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-family: arial;" face="arial" class="MsoNormal"><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><b><span style="color:black;">TAVIS SMILEY REPORTS <i>DUDAMEL:CONDUCTING A LIFE </i></span></b></span><br /></p><p style="font-family: arial;" class="MsoNormal" face="arial"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhea2kwnl5PYq-2ujzRrjoJOn8d-BNxUlhUHBusInpU4dI7iTjsiI0fLQFlmZVZfCgo6MVmfNgy5ApFb1RdqPAOCInh6JtpD0xsxR7hgkNAwbhRBpJQTZGW966L5f5Cs0EA4gx5F4pRUN1a/s1600/mime.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 164px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhea2kwnl5PYq-2ujzRrjoJOn8d-BNxUlhUHBusInpU4dI7iTjsiI0fLQFlmZVZfCgo6MVmfNgy5ApFb1RdqPAOCInh6JtpD0xsxR7hgkNAwbhRBpJQTZGW966L5f5Cs0EA4gx5F4pRUN1a/s200/mime.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552808491525497810" border="0" /></a></p> <p style="font-family: arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:black;">For his fourth <a href="http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/reports/episode-four-details.html">TAVIS SMILEY REPORTS </a><span style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/reports/episode-four-details.html">"Dudamel: Conducting a Life</a>,"</span> Tavis Smiley gives viewers an extraordinary look into the life and artistry of the LA Phil's charismatic conductor. At 29, Dudamel is not only the youngest conductor of any major orchestra in the world, but is also being hailed by critics as the most exciting. </span></span><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:black;">Dudamel is instrumental in inspiring the launch of the LA Phil's Youth Orchestra Los Angeles initiative, which provides Los Angeles school children with music education. A student of an internationally acclaimed music program in his native Venezuela, Dudamel is committed to expanding music education in America. Tavis profiles some of the remarkable kids whose lives are being transformed by Dudamel's commitment to free music education for all. Tune in on Wednesday, 12/29 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. E.T. on <a href="http://www.pbs.org/">PBS</a>.</span></span></p><p style="font-family: arial; text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p style="font-family: arial; text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:black;">_____________________________________________</span></span></p><p style="font-family: arial; text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:black;">Check us out on<br /></span></span></p><p style="font-family: arial; text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:black;"><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:black;"><span class="swb"><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><b><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsNz_fE-wvZSED9k-JZIz9j1ZCDQe8sxLKdyaXJ0XxT89Ao5Nzf5K6LAu6lqZNwOaBgi9UafVIni4hKzuAFMmGdC8gbwMd3HzN_-ZzRK2sBOs2eFjJvLPYdhezy0H5xqSJ4n1MuAksFkwq/s1600/ULM_Logo_purple.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 297px; height: 89px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsNz_fE-wvZSED9k-JZIz9j1ZCDQe8sxLKdyaXJ0XxT89Ao5Nzf5K6LAu6lqZNwOaBgi9UafVIni4hKzuAFMmGdC8gbwMd3HzN_-ZzRK2sBOs2eFjJvLPYdhezy0H5xqSJ4n1MuAksFkwq/s200/ULM_Logo_purple.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552811597089468258" border="0" /></a></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="font-family: arial; text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.urbanlatino.com">www.urbanlatino.com</a><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><b><span style="color:black;"> </span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;font-family:arial;"><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><b><span style="color:black;"> </span></b></span></p>GEM NYC for Urban Latinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06220697755797429345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7319341009260071437.post-14710675473695731382010-12-13T11:09:00.013-05:002010-12-13T12:00:13.788-05:00Week of December 13 - December 19, 2010<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" >Nifty-Gifty</span></span></span></div><div> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" >Holiday season is in full swing. Are you ready? This week GEM brings you great gift ideas for everyone on your list.</span></span></span> </div><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">________</span></span>_______________________________ </div><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:arial;" >KIDS</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">With the <a href="http://www.wweshop.com/item/electrovision-championship-spinner-belt/TitleBelts/06-01247">World Wrestling Entertainment Electrovision WWE </a></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_1I71iLLB4D1ARHrfzmZ0iqbseA9rDx2cyZX_f0sxcPGLsPKkeRK60n-hvHwOcEKNs32T4lsN1ygyuNl-iPhmJrCQwq62cxqJT-_hY-DPjPpsBvHdwght2QmAP3riQT84Z8GMgKvwnJsm/s1600/resize.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_1I71iLLB4D1ARHrfzmZ0iqbseA9rDx2cyZX_f0sxcPGLsPKkeRK60n-hvHwOcEKNs32T4lsN1ygyuNl-iPhmJrCQwq62cxqJT-_hY-DPjPpsBvHdwght2QmAP3riQT84Z8GMgKvwnJsm/s200/resize.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550209251018659410" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><a href="http://www.wweshop.com/item/electrovision-championship-spinner-belt/TitleBelts/06-01247">Championship Belt</a>, $39.99, kids can make an electrifying entrance on Christmas morning just like their favorite Superstars with the ultimate championship belt! Adding a new twist to the role play experience, the new Electrovision belt takes advantage of innovative engineering to combine more than 450 </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">frames of animation with real Superstar theme music allowing kids to recreate the entrance experience for six of the hottest WWE Superstars! Boys will raise their championship </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">belt high in the air to experience Electrovision! One time adjustable waistline fits </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">kids </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">of all ages.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />________</span> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:arial;" ><br /><br /></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:arial;" >TECH</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />The <a href="http://www.toshibadirect.com/td/b2c/laptop-model.jsp?family=mini%20notebook&model=NB300&lid=CFAMmini%20notebook_SeriesLinkNB300&src=MAXG&cm_mmc=SEM_Direct_Google&gclid=Clee87PX6aUCFUIN4odyRJm2Q">Toshiba Mini NB305</a>, starting price of $379.99, in an ultra-</span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOye9NH3CZZiJKxg4WsxUvrx466qTiphXNUS0Eyp_-sd1EQWjfGDZvOdFMO9bPeLkLNCiUjD8vcArSUCQH9x_P5t-E660RB-hMdjG1QzIGzP49sRNmu8uuZwJlNmFuBP3oemKHayITSPyT/s1600/nb305_n410bl_open_bck_rt90.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 155px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOye9NH3CZZiJKxg4WsxUvrx466qTiphXNUS0Eyp_-sd1EQWjfGDZvOdFMO9bPeLkLNCiUjD8vcArSUCQH9x_P5t-E660RB-hMdjG1QzIGzP49sRNmu8uuZwJlNmFuBP3oemKHayITSPyT/s200/nb305_n410bl_open_bck_rt90.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550210347393296786" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">portable device ideal for the digitally active users that want a lightweight companion PC to easily stay connected and productive on-the-go. The comfort-driven design, simplified computing experience, range of color choices and, is perfect for advancing </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">anyone's digital knowledge.</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">________</span> </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><br /><br />GAMING</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifbbSCoVgoBVlRqJ-wuSLjDP8essUikB1oHS_1F-5YyQfzjseSWxCjo5MRARbIPxAEFbFSRudAmM8_Q4mylPw5krR0nzE7NrVzDtnoEgCwyUj4NA9CEgRetmRU_IAjNweLoLZZ1RWatTuZ/s1600/Picture+1.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 177px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifbbSCoVgoBVlRqJ-wuSLjDP8essUikB1oHS_1F-5YyQfzjseSWxCjo5MRARbIPxAEFbFSRudAmM8_Q4mylPw5krR0nzE7NrVzDtnoEgCwyUj4NA9CEgRetmRU_IAjNweLoLZZ1RWatTuZ/s200/Picture+1.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550210618584327698" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Nintendo has dropped the suggested ret</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">ail price of its Nintendo DSi and Nintendo DSi XL video game systems. The new suggested retail price of the Nintendo DSi system will be $149.99, while the new suggested retail price for the Nintendo DSi XL system will be $169.99. The Nintendo DS Lite model will remain at</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> a suggested retail price of $129.99. The Nintendo DS family of video game systems is the best-selling in the </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">history of the U.S. and worldwide. Remember that Nintendo DSi features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.nintendodsi.com/">http://www.nintendodsi.com</a><span style="font-family:arial;">.</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">________</span> </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><br /><br />SEXY STOCKING STUFFERS</span> <span style="font-size:100%;"> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaw6F2U-V3MqZDJJn0rcplZ_2jN7ZpNBtK06UsC-cPPf1a1UpnY-GWBUZUCtW848ixV_LxD1SJ9oFezR8dSfCzkvx-77uzMdkjQq7BEsaONTTFnKVH0aIRmCDucGgxhhNN4H6y4Wjutyc9/s1600/1-9-XX-1016-1.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaw6F2U-V3MqZDJJn0rcplZ_2jN7ZpNBtK06UsC-cPPf1a1UpnY-GWBUZUCtW848ixV_LxD1SJ9oFezR8dSfCzkvx-77uzMdkjQq7BEsaONTTFnKVH0aIRmCDucGgxhhNN4H6y4Wjutyc9/s200/1-9-XX-1016-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550210992901880290" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Check out the Sensual Sampler Kit, $32, from </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.goodvibes.com/">www.goodvibes.com</a><span style="font-family:arial;">. Every part of your bodies </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">can be pampered and pleasured with this treasure trove of sensual treats! With Knead Me massage lotion, Devour Me lickable oil, Touch Me massage oil, Lust Dust edible body powder, 2 mini-Rub Me massage bars, Ignite Me massage candle and Smooch M</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">e lip lube, you'll be ready to give and receive all kinds of pleasure.</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">________</span> </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><br />ANIME FANBOYS & FANGIRLS</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE0pAXd9h_FIhu8_y-1II7pzxmd0QzsFaimfEpqswVGqMafIIuFoyl4SZjAk8PoYn_dEX5iF3v_6qNBgs2pulRsTS8vWsAan4EvFpQ2o0EAhNxyqkENkff715h-4k9OS1j-qBQtFYuhEN1/s1600/Picture+2.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 76px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE0pAXd9h_FIhu8_y-1II7pzxmd0QzsFaimfEpqswVGqMafIIuFoyl4SZjAk8PoYn_dEX5iF3v_6qNBgs2pulRsTS8vWsAan4EvFpQ2o0EAhNxyqkENkff715h-4k9OS1j-qBQtFYuhEN1/s200/Picture+2.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550211315199466338" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.crunchyroll.com/">Crunchyroll.com</a><span style="font-family:arial;"> is the world's number one online streaming Anime (Japanese Animation) and Asian Drama site. For $6.95 per month or $59.99 per year, Crunchyroll subscribers get unlimited access to anime simulcasts as soon as one hour after broadcast in Japan and a catalog of thousands of episodes.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">Premium Members enjoy early simulcast access to currently airing shows in Japan, no advertisments and High-definition videos where available. A summary of Premium Membership benefits can be </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">found at </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.crunchyroll.com/">www.crunchyroll.com</a><span style="font-family:arial;">.</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">________</span> </span> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><br /><br />BEAUTY</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />We love the amazing gifts sets offered up by Origins. Some of our </span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzMgbixmN4VEjZXzTB_amDAxDtcRzsmLdXh5E4aoplMIB1JZFAnkSuMdfXEBvIpmmFXLAB3dWbaSCHnyrqW7wnGUwWNJxDRbJ0vTIU1oZu9Ntwfhf40S0jcOI6hRLgVaaiEx1OJnD5rOji/s1600/50413_19777183712_365040_n.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 118px; height: 120px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzMgbixmN4VEjZXzTB_amDAxDtcRzsmLdXh5E4aoplMIB1JZFAnkSuMdfXEBvIpmmFXLAB3dWbaSCHnyrqW7wnGUwWNJxDRbJ0vTIU1oZu9Ntwfhf40S0jcOI6hRLgVaaiEx1OJnD5rOji/s200/50413_19777183712_365040_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550211609414945538" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">favorites are Limited Edition Grapefruit Greats, $42.50; De-Stress Hug, $39.99; Limited Edition Clean Comforts, $35.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">Check out Origins' Holiday Wist List, a wish list gift app on Facebook that lets all your friends know just what you want this holiday season: </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.facebook.com/Origins?v=app_10531514314&ref=ts">http://www.facebook.com/Origins?v=app_10531514314&ref=ts</a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">________</span> </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >MEDIA HOOK-UP</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2ZgH2PevyYuR934MlnzqOqW5RZiljATdzw75wqkRgmDexyiT5uOB5ZleWbjGqyNMIQzd7s3NjEfdoxvYi1SjOsL3h3dbJwI7crVAiFSjfN6uox78ggUlYvX0P7SlT9FBsGHgJVKmgOFeS/s1600/IMG_0504.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2ZgH2PevyYuR934MlnzqOqW5RZiljATdzw75wqkRgmDexyiT5uOB5ZleWbjGqyNMIQzd7s3NjEfdoxvYi1SjOsL3h3dbJwI7crVAiFSjfN6uox78ggUlYvX0P7SlT9FBsGHgJVKmgOFeS/s200/IMG_0504.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550212076348250498" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">The Chinon AVi also lets Apple enthusiasts with earlier generation, video-ready iPods view iTunes videos, movies and TV shows on its 7-inch widescreen LCD, as well as to display digital photography just as they would on a standard digital photo frame. Amazingly versatile, the AVi even receives Over-The-Air TV broadcasts to allow viewing of your favorite shows on the go. In addition it has an FM radio and alarm clock built in.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">The Chinon AVi is available for $179.99 at </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.overstock.com/">www.overstock.com</a><span style="font-family:arial;">, </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.vivaladeals.com/">www.vivaladeals.com</a><span style="font-family:arial;"> and </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.bundlecity.com/">www.bundlecity.com</a><span style="font-family:arial;">. It comes with a wireless remote control, TV antenna, AC/DC adapter, AV cables and Aux-in cable. For more information, visit </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.chinonusa.com/">www.chinonusa.com. </a> </span><div style="text-align: center; font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br />__________________________________________<br /><br /><br /></span></div><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a style="font-family: arial;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8MjbGCO1wz3dm2HpQGl-LxKh3RKgsFbKdrGtrYuOz0GYNjbg5HVxPUzNNNNTvl1tyFVeVWzxLrL2mFjk2_-OEJ-kF8s2KEpwiW7fzty0OascY5EUmrWjurH-wqTbhZc_A8vAB-_nSJEBF/s1600/ULM_Logo_purple.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 60px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8MjbGCO1wz3dm2HpQGl-LxKh3RKgsFbKdrGtrYuOz0GYNjbg5HVxPUzNNNNTvl1tyFVeVWzxLrL2mFjk2_-OEJ-kF8s2KEpwiW7fzty0OascY5EUmrWjurH-wqTbhZc_A8vAB-_nSJEBF/s200/ULM_Logo_purple.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550207704672831954" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.urbanlatino.com/">www.urbanlatino.com</a></span><br /></div>GEM NYC for Urban Latinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06220697755797429345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7319341009260071437.post-69754926591609690182010-12-07T16:04:00.043-05:002010-12-07T18:31:38.577-05:00Week of December 7 – December 13, 2010December is a month filled with shopping, booze and soirées. So GEM would like to give you a little taste of our end of year “Gemtastic Faves,” which are sure to turn that post-black-Friday frown upside down! Share some of your own GEM NYC faves this holiday season, and/or if you’d like to drop us a line please do so at gem@ulmedia.net.<br /><div style="text-align: left;">-----------------------------------<br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">TRAVELICIOUS</span>:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Holiday travel plans got you seeing double? Well, if you’re a late packer like me – you’ll want to at least be organized. GEM has gone absolutely gaga over the <a href="http://www.hsn.com/joy-mangano/joy-mangano-clothes-it-all-large-elite-luxury-dresser_p-5882619_xp.aspx?webm_id=0&web_id=5882619&sf=hw&dept=hw0063&ocm=hw%7Chw0063&prev=hp%21sf%21dept&ccm=hw%7Chw0063">Joy Mangano “Clothes It All” Large Elite Luxury suitcase</a> – as it’s a marriage made in heaven between luggage genius and dresser organization. This unique piece features a drawer system that turns your suitcase into a mobile dresser, so there's no need to unpack when you get to your destination. Easy-view clear windows allow you to see at a glance what's in each drawer. With its distinctive croco-embossed trim, this suitcase is designed to get noticed. The suitcase comes in Black, Copper, Pewter, Saddle, Deep Sage, Espresso, Ocean Blue or Raspberry Red. To view similar items or purchase this piece, click <a href="http://www.hsn.com/joy-mangano/joy-mangano-clothes-it-all-large-elite-luxury-dresser_p-5882619_xp.aspx?webm_id=0&web_id=5882619&sf=hw&dept=hw0063&ocm=hw%7Chw0063&prev=hp%21sf%21dept&ccm=hw%7Chw0063">here</a>.<a href="http://www.hsn.com/joy-mangano/joy-mangano-clothes-it-all-large-elite-luxury-dresser_p-5882619_xp.aspx?webm_id=0&web_id=5882619&sf=hw&dept=hw0063&ocm=hw%7Chw0063&prev=hp%21sf%21dept&ccm=hw%7Chw0063"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 355px; height: 355px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvEuP3mRHGdHQu4KohJ4bY4jXtcgzCTKkFGAlQ0wmKESml8fEUVc8Uzw2D4McoTOAIjhkdTapuN1PgyEyakSVXqhNd72uDQl-L0sZzQFVtG5KwABtgHd7AnCfJquFtU4uCs1ie4XCgOSwF/s400/12.07_Joy+Mongano+Suitcase.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548073184344623202" border="0" /></a></div><br />-----------------------------------<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">MOISTURE THERAPY</span>:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">LIPS</span> - As the days get colder and colder, our lips remind us via chapped membranes that we really need to nourish ourselves with a fast absorbing topical treatment. <a href="http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=214633&catid=36322&aid=333840&aparam=0_5avYXiaUM-gyh1HV8kLW4E683Q7liuRQ">EOS (Evolution of Smooth) lip balms</a> are certified USDA organic, and made with 95% certified organic ingredients. Aside from being mostly organic, they are 100% natural and made without petrolatum and parabens (wax). The main ingredients include jojoba oil for long-lasting moisture; shea butter for softening; and vitamin E for antioxidant protection and healing. And let’s not forget that adorable recyclable packaging! These balms are brightly colored and packaged with a sturdy “soft touch” plastic for a unique feel. These babies can be purchased online here for less than $4 <a href="http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=214633&catid=36322&aid=333840&aparam=0_5avYXiaUM-gyh1HV8kLW4E683Q7liuRQ">here</a>.<br /><a href="http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=214633&catid=36322&aid=333840&aparam=0_5avYXiaUM-gyh1HV8kLW4E683Q7liuRQ"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 319px; height: 282px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi30k8x2wYIs-4ERxnTx1_dKTLInWSpvl3wwTpceF11wvAcTEtUOJUUu3hTpEhIWvb8V0YFHcatPtj41Ax4HzFHqc8q3pOwd1T9vr2yVg9nEYi1Wwlfb8S2bUV9JRQMyU87wHSym_bU5b6i/s400/12.07_EOS+spherical+lip+balm.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548074017548429842" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Dead-Sea-Treament-Hand-Cream/dp/B003UT3ZXW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1291699348&sr=8-1"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 125px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHl5to3Dp6vwNRDV2qxNNYNUZlhOqH5fAVSP3RbuDwoeAdiqANZjWDo92wYg685VG4FPi0Rc36T5fc3vJjBm4OGR4TYfmX4Vr-3daG63ycD_D8w4lqM9u6-I9_GTjz1WEz3-Gde78eDbKI/s400/12.07_Dead+Sea+Hand+Cream.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548052377900601106" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">HANDS</span> – I went to Israel years ago for a business trip, and I returned enamored not by the Israeli armed guards, but by this miracle hand cream. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Dead-Sea-Treament-Hand-Cream/dp/B003UT3ZXW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1291699348&sr=8-1">Dead Sea Treatment Hand Cream, by Sea of Spa</a> is only available for purchase online, as it’s imported directly from Israel via several online merchants, but it’s definitely worth the extra shipping! I’ve had my 3.4 oz tube for more than 6 months because “ a little, for sure goes a long way.” <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Dead-Sea-Treament-Hand-Cream/dp/B003UT3ZXW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1291699348&sr=8-1">Dead Sea Treatment</a> is a unique enriching and moisturizing cream composed of natural oils, primarily avocado oil, and enriched with aloe vera extract and Dead Sea minerals. This cream can safely be categorized as the “La Mer” for hands – at a microscopic fraction of the prize. It goes on smoothly, and does not leave a greasy residue as it is absorbed by your skin almost instantly. I can safely predict that if you purchase this cream – you’ll be addicted to its moisturizing prowess, just as I am now. To purchase this dry hand miracle treatment, click <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Dead-Sea-Treament-Hand-Cream/dp/B003UT3ZXW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1291699348&sr=8-1">here</a>.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">-----------------------------------<br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">TOOLS OF THE TRADE</span>:<br /><a href="http://beatsbydre.com/products/Products.aspx?pid=B5622&cat=2"><br /></a><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://beatsbydre.com/products/Products.aspx?pid=B5622&cat=2"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWl2LVEDqWulcIZq9PFm3Zy3nroZQVPWwTenB5nhR8xA81XlUaVnYTW7BU0Rf6OQV9q5V-K_4t02oDeXY5BKuzWY2FaocGrqBnvZmgxQJbmDTnG8H7eAroXtFdr1DXbxcf5vCfwLLIFwHp/s400/12.07_Lady+Gaga+Earphones.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548057192714316514" border="0" /></a><a href="http://beatsbydre.com/products/Products.aspx?pid=B5622&cat=2"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">HEARTBEATS </span></a>- high performance in-ear headphones by Lady Gaga are holistically designed to deliver the soundtrack of your life with clarity and power, as well as satisfy your passion for fashion. Immerse yourself in pitch-perfect highs, precise mids, and club caliber bass. Because when your music sounds amazing, you stop hearing it, and start feeling it. In other words, sound really matters. Plus, Lady Gaga didn’t just style-check <a href="http://beatsbydre.com/products/Products.aspx?pid=B5622&cat=2">Heartbeats</a>, she created the design to ensure they look like no other headphone out there. For other selections and to peruse through the Monster Beats store click <a href="http://beatsbydre.com/products/Products.aspx?pid=B5622&cat=2">here</a>.<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.fredflare.com/customer/product.php?productid=6699&cat=371"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">HONESTY BOWS</span></a> – How many times have you been suckered into the “Secret Santa” exchange at work? It’s already difficult to buy something for your family and loved ones, but what about the awkward guy in I.T. – the budget is only $25! Let the presentation of your present show that sometimes it really IS the thought that counts... These <a href="http://www.fredflare.com/customer/product.php?productid=6699&cat=371">cheeky ribbon kits</a> have 10 meters of ribbon and 6 stick-on bows that tell it like it is. 3 clever options: "Caution! Panic purchase", "I still have the receipt" and "It's the thought that counts". These handy messengers come in purple with fuchsia text, black with yellow text, and turquoise with blue text. To view all selections and purchase a pack of honesty bows click <a href="http://www.fredflare.com/customer/product.php?productid=6699&cat=371">here</a>.<a href="http://www.fredflare.com/customer/product.php?productid=6699&cat=371"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 278px; height: 319px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ3BoT4-gRATslCLwqBID0ZMpN7i8J4Vt_8NifLDanRd5TjE4xs7KcEyHcH0oTEN0aoSXPOAkRxzYkdQoWVih-eqRLtB6-1YoyV4DXHI7nMnKmN07feImDzqNsHunYJpuysICeDOSMSCRe/s400/12.07_Honesty+Gift+Bows.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548074377906084130" border="0" /></a></div><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.cb2.com/family.aspx?c=270&f=5699"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 113px; height: 197px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnmM1suWDma7Z66motxjk3AgABgRw2HYYPjT5IA7DfIsRb7r4Mcpz_qVc2P0AUESRRvwOTesD2mvFrnxJua8-8p44dsyDLsS0qbH4x64ufWPZz-gmni5lwxYaE9CZmVGrHCI9QECR3JwQV/s400/12.07_Stainless+Steel+Pitcher.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548056407581961458" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.cb2.com/family.aspx?c=270&f=5699"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">PITCH ME COLD</span></a> - The pure elements pour out swiftly with this <a href="http://www.cb2.com/family.aspx?c=270&f=5699">s</a><a href="http://www.cb2.com/family.aspx?c=270&f=5699">tainless steel pitcher of industrial design</a> and exceptional proportions. It’s tall, shiny and stainless, holding 60 ounces of tap or bottled H20, with a "C" shaped handle. This pitcher is ideal for the manliest of men and their bachelor pads – as well as for the daintiest of art deco feminine enthusiasts. Your friends will swoon over this pitcher, as it keeps its contents as cold as if they were bathed in ice. This stainless steel utilitarian piece of art can be purchased <a href="http://www.cb2.com/family.aspx?c=270&f=5699">here </a>for less than $30.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><br /><a href="http://www.theblackandwhitestore.com/glassware_artland_midnight.html"><br /></a></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><a href="http://www.theblackandwhitestore.com/glassware_artland_midnight.html"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">WHAT NICE STEMS YOU HAVE</span></a></span> – I don’t know if many of you remember the major department store Fortunoff’s? Well, all I know is that the last time I stepped into a Fortunoff’s, there was a set of black martini glasses tormenting my wallet. I felt like I was making circles around this set of stemware. They taunted me, saying sweet nothings of how much attention they can bring to my limited hosting abilities. So, in the end they were right. $36 later, I was all of a sudden the most chic and elegant new year’s eve party host, and all of my friends were going gaga over my midnight stemware. This <a href="http://www.theblackandwhitestore.com/glassware_artland_midnight.html">Gemtastic stemware in black glass</a> is classic and adds a richness to any table setting – quantities are limited, so consider getting some quickly <a href="http://www.theblackandwhitestore.com/glassware_artland_midnight.html">here</a>, before others steal your spotlight this holiday!<a href="http://www.theblackandwhitestore.com/glassware_artland_midnight.html"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 346px; height: 330px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_LuDJwMCxwel5zl4bi-aJ47C5wv_DyGjjFqnBvwTmJsR_sWlQdGgb_DkR0g0KkK0DnUzQYBEC9YTCcC7lAKny45q-g62MX69_ektOZWztygP5oEMzoyYmwkzCS_LWrBWFiGYvkyuniVqz/s400/12.07_Midnight+Stemware.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548075206467796530" border="0" /></a></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">-----------------------------------<br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">SCENT OF A WOMAN</span>:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Whoever coined the term “spoiled for choice” might as well have been talking about fragrance. It’s been told in the industry, that the best fragrances mix warm notes with light, citrusy ones for a scent that’s rich but not overpowering. So let’s have a look at which ones made the GEM pre-view list of best gems…<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">SPICY LADY</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446241968&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=282574492715826&bmUID=1261624378567">Kilian Back to Black Aphrodisiac</a> is a sultry blend with fresh bergamot and spices including nutmeg, cardamom, and patchouli.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.jomalone.com/templates/products/sp_nonshaded.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY23112&PRODUCT_ID=PROD13551">Jo Malone Sweet Lime & Cedar</a>, inspired by Thai cuisines, combines lime with cardamom, and nutty woods.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446241968&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=282574492715826&bmUID=1261624378567"> <img style="cursor: pointer; width: 100px; height: 167px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxLrm8NrlTdIsAur_XvL7tTZ92QtMarcUD1-Z-1NZb0Un-N-sYK3YCzudCT3fgcxl6nCbLom-j_XE6BKvTYakJ38gIChUWC4dGEuFmWsvUk4Ue_3rTdhXKHzwYkpPk8x7KUmQRNtF89c_a/s200/12.07_Kilian+Back+to+Black.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548079201529426754" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrABZ86f4R1Apow_ChNaPmKZQM0p1-jxf3Iws9HIsZ0J9I8TfgX_EFejf8Xo_3qIdc-nJVBj3g_fGiJKpEPSXLI0l6lhA0I6LrTsj-EC-WvNhHySvIF-dLuRxuV25EaCdFOtEwO7O-d-32/s1600/12.07_JoMalone+Sweet+Lime+and+Cedar.jpg"> </a><a href="http://www.jomalone.com/templates/products/sp_nonshaded.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY23112&PRODUCT_ID=PROD13551"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 122px; height: 147px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrABZ86f4R1Apow_ChNaPmKZQM0p1-jxf3Iws9HIsZ0J9I8TfgX_EFejf8Xo_3qIdc-nJVBj3g_fGiJKpEPSXLI0l6lhA0I6LrTsj-EC-WvNhHySvIF-dLuRxuV25EaCdFOtEwO7O-d-32/s200/12.07_JoMalone+Sweet+Lime+and+Cedar.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548078977373488194" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.perfumania.com/shop/womens/burberry-brit-for-women-by-burberry-eau-de-parfum-spray_1000768.1.html"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 123px; height: 116px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTs7_G0QfA_XmSAbcNrz1wEDkfmbkzjxh4b0Dds1Kuyg-5bcRWm766n-As5THTlhkt-nfEj4keD04Ram_C_AvRBZUjZQLlfTs8R0ENR-WBBsxXw-vZo9oC3r803pMI4KBTsqMP9pvISePQ/s200/12.07_Burberry+Brit.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548078979310118930" border="0" /></a><br /></div><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><br />UPSCALE GOURMAND</span><br /></div><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><br /></span>For a mix of sugar and spice, there’s a great “oldie” out there called <a href="http://www.perfumania.com/shop/womens/burberry-brit-for-women-by-burberry-eau-de-parfum-spray_1000768.1.html">Burberry Brit</a>, which combines lime, and pear with vanilla, amber, and mohagany.<br /><br />You can also get achieve a high glucose level with <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3037377?origin=keywordsearch&resultback=38">CH Carolina Herrera</a>, which features bergamot and lemon with praline chocolate, cinnamon and woody notes.<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">FRESH ELEGANCE</span><br /></div><br />For an overtly citrus scent, <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P238411">Versace Versense</a> blends bergamot and green mandarin with sandalwood, cedarwood, and musk.<br /><br />Another great citrusy scent is <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P6207">Guerlain’s Aqua Allegoria Pamplelune</a>, which has grapefruit, bergamot, and petitgrain (an extract of bitter orange, tends to add a more robust citrus tone), mixed with patchouli and vanilla for balance.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P238411"> </a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioRrpILMqHVfd4gtBbNI02ZxYVAE7d14PrO7mRAsmO7TmuNbRKlv3tiwpbg-y0k3qeqWMDjxzsoEvryKm9rGkd5O-07VX6c6cYQxSklOlYZo7vihPEXdvEArAfEOdqCtHSrmknlHcF-f8a/s1600/12.07_CH+by+Carolina+Herrera.jpg"> </a><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3037377?origin=keywordsearch&resultback=38"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 125px; height: 127px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioRrpILMqHVfd4gtBbNI02ZxYVAE7d14PrO7mRAsmO7TmuNbRKlv3tiwpbg-y0k3qeqWMDjxzsoEvryKm9rGkd5O-07VX6c6cYQxSklOlYZo7vihPEXdvEArAfEOdqCtHSrmknlHcF-f8a/s200/12.07_CH+by+Carolina+Herrera.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548078972575594418" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P238411"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 133px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8o9aC0sFD1v6cJJNocP7fn0oPgzXdk2O5PXGAlfL0Zsn4xI7p2fpPu8x-dsbJxN57L5oeOEaWltE_pSUffZLwpr0eiFR3H8Wf4PUxjFO_zLkU60gbWKZBfIdDbDUsIaMLaOJaPywf59wW/s200/12.07_Versace+Versense.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548078970402262194" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioRrpILMqHVfd4gtBbNI02ZxYVAE7d14PrO7mRAsmO7TmuNbRKlv3tiwpbg-y0k3qeqWMDjxzsoEvryKm9rGkd5O-07VX6c6cYQxSklOlYZo7vihPEXdvEArAfEOdqCtHSrmknlHcF-f8a/s1600/12.07_CH+by+Carolina+Herrera.jpg"> </a><a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P6207"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 84px; height: 159px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAvDJ8lHdHl_u2TafVlf6u4PgAeUaHkjUvN8F-JKe2CAySdYUs_zxEmYAiTvSmtxHMmtzp7nzQVVnAJ1skORfPaIArZkmuVjV12h7ly-6srBQfdTRuD93-BHh7NR4mBgBc-5pbuIekAvNb/s200/12.07_Guerlain%25E2%2580%2599s+Aqua+Allegoria+Pamplelune.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548078967286563842" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">-----------------------------------<br /></div> <span style="font-weight: bold;">EAR CANDY:</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgncYaWnDHK3qw-UrFCCAAhRJq2yBCm6h7K9Il-6XoT9TrvvtmitGY034n6jfBCiu8DrOx1dWmOFF8EXCp2cHhUqjgTQ7SJ1jOJ3Ut4RmgYyzjcaJYWf0ptNzMd4pNd9goOt-gs9oYphAaN/s1600/12.07_Eliot+Danori+Inside+Out+Hoops.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 203px; height: 248px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgncYaWnDHK3qw-UrFCCAAhRJq2yBCm6h7K9Il-6XoT9TrvvtmitGY034n6jfBCiu8DrOx1dWmOFF8EXCp2cHhUqjgTQ7SJ1jOJ3Ut4RmgYyzjcaJYWf0ptNzMd4pNd9goOt-gs9oYphAaN/s400/12.07_Eliot+Danori+Inside+Out+Hoops.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548050935769786098" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=395610&CategoryID=10835&LinkType=#fn=BRAND%3DEliot%20Danori%26sp%3D1%26spc%3D45">Eliot Danori</a> earrings are timeless, ageless, and outright spectacular. I have yet to find a pair of Danori’s which do not make me look like a million bucks! You can wear these inside-out <a href="http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=395610&CategoryID=10835&LinkType=#fn=BRAND%3DEliot%20Danori%26sp%3D1%26spc%3D45">crystal hoops</a> with skinny jeans and leather or suede knee-high boots, and with the ever-so-chic sweater dresses and chunky belts… But where these go – most hoops have not gone before, and that’s to the upscale black-tie affairs and New Year’s Eve fêtes. The shine and sparkle that you get from these inside-out crystal hoops is unsurpassed, so if you want to shine above the rest at your next soirée, make sure to don these babies by clicking <a href="http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=395610&CategoryID=10835&LinkType=#fn=BRAND%3DEliot%20Danori%26sp%3D1%26spc%3D45">here</a>.<br /></div><br />-----------------------------------<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">EVENTS</span>:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1fEbfMHrVTEAgiyk65i3ecPxS2ChjN6GigSZ-uETSpMPkYg83hluEeFKRqGj-BzPHDq9shuHd5ngFChSjxwUUyAQG7XiLSKpkMC8VZsAh76zwadcaHDt2zIwVIUa_JDlP1zMLDHHOg0lo/s1600/12.07_Toy+Drive.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 203px; height: 327px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1fEbfMHrVTEAgiyk65i3ecPxS2ChjN6GigSZ-uETSpMPkYg83hluEeFKRqGj-BzPHDq9shuHd5ngFChSjxwUUyAQG7XiLSKpkMC8VZsAh76zwadcaHDt2zIwVIUa_JDlP1zMLDHHOg0lo/s400/12.07_Toy+Drive.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548051785752134290" border="0" /></a>Here at GEM we love to give back to the community, and this coming Friday, December 10, 2010 we’ll be at <a href="http://www.billburg.com/restaurants-and-bars/notice-lounge">Notice Lounge</a> of Williamsburg, Brooklyn for the “Capicu Open Mic & Parranda” featuring the music of <a href="http://vimeo.com/user1336028">San Juan Hill- the Afro Latin Soul Band Collective</a> from El Barrio!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">This live band combines innovative, original material with intense crowd moving performances, poured carefully into a pot of ingredients which include: Funk/ Soul, Latino Caribeno, Jazz, Brazilian, Hip Hop and House. All served with a side dish of Soultry vocals sung in Spanish, English, and Portuguese- music for the struggle, love and life! For a little preview of <a href="http://vimeo.com/user1336028">San Juan Hill’s</a> stylings CLICK on the video below.<br /><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe title="YouTube video player" class="youtube-player" type="text/html" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/eHNyT1NZRi4?rel=0" frameborder="0" height="255" width="300"></iframe><br /></div><br />There is a $10 cover fee which will go towards the United Latino Professional’s Annual Christmas Toy Drive, as they aim to provide toys for nearly 100 families in Bushwick, Brooklyn.<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>WHEN: FRIDAY DECEMBER 10TH<br /><br />WHERE: <a href="http://www.billburg.com/restaurants-and-bars/notice-lounge">NOTICE LOUNGE & CAFE</a><br />198 Union Avenue (between B'way and Montrose)<br />Williamsburg Brooklyn NY 11211<br />Tel: 718-387-0707<br /><br />Doors open at 7 PM - Open Mic<br />**SHOWTIME at 8PM!**<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjde2hXiRgJ2yW0AHK9NjJ8vAVJMeUjlYVEA5aG4LJKagJCo05P697B_t5tZlvd9NBq0UKG395x_phABBEC5q_rWrA9H5lx_cIRMc8Fl7iAs2FTpWkwpQ70g2iJsxf233Z5S9DVoty2vCfs/s1600/12.07_Notice+Lounge+and+Cafe.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjde2hXiRgJ2yW0AHK9NjJ8vAVJMeUjlYVEA5aG4LJKagJCo05P697B_t5tZlvd9NBq0UKG395x_phABBEC5q_rWrA9H5lx_cIRMc8Fl7iAs2FTpWkwpQ70g2iJsxf233Z5S9DVoty2vCfs/s400/12.07_Notice+Lounge+and+Cafe.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548067704825695938" border="0" /></a>AGE: 21 & Over<br /><br />DIRECTIONS:<br />G Train to Broadway (on the same block)<br />J Train to Lorimer (Lorimer/Bway exit, walk straight up B'way, right on Union ave)<br /><br />From Bronx/ Manhattan: 2,3,4,5,A, or C train to Fulton St./ Broadway Nassau station, transfer to J or M train to Lorimer St. (Lorimer/Bway exit, walk straight up B'way, right on Union ave).<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">-----------------------------------<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.urbanlatino.com"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 119px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilO6tO5GkvdytPWmnow5DZ5VjnUOOf8HIy3Cva2_cZJCxNqtDULGkbsJhs-Aki2yF5hx9kiSt4hdBlU_0jgXy4yDu_6F4gmR4zG-dt9uV7QuwcCFhtqQzWF2CykyUSEsjZDkSQFski3Ki5/s400/ULM_Logo_ENDER+for+Blogs.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548064519618632562" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.urbanlatino.com">www.urbanlatino.com</a><br /></div>GEM NYC for Urban Latinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06220697755797429345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7319341009260071437.post-29073212420435074392010-11-29T16:04:00.016-05:002010-11-29T18:55:59.799-05:00Week of November 29 – December 6, 2010<span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >Last week, GEM NYC volunteered their time with the <a href="http://www.newyorkcares.org/">New York Cares Organization</a> by servicing the underprivileged population of the Church of St. Francis Xavier (Flatiron District) with a hot meal and a warm smile this Thanksgiving. We were pleased to interact with these individuals as they taught us so much about being THANKFUL… Here at GEM, we’re thankful every week to have the privilege of sharing insights about your wonderful city–the</span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" > Big Apple, New York – and </span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >the cool events, places, and products on offer.<br /><br />Happy Cyber Monday, everybody! <span style="font-weight: bold;">This week, we’d like to </span></span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">show you some of the BEST deals “in digital town” - for Cyber Monday (11/29), and much more! </span> Also, don’t forget to share some of your own GEM NYC finds, or if you’d like to drop us a line please do so at </span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >gem@ulmedia.net.</span><br /><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><br />-----------------------------------<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi854UHFqfxeP1RKKuKb2dfGA00ZzT6IM-F20TSKJdIORSn7T_jt6-7814kXUDtePy7rIaFyzNC5xId8IQEV_ewLEu1aEu_FyuMOVpf93d-JildW__7mWldkvwYfESvHQ59NF-cuLEsFfW8/s1600/mime.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 135px; height: 135px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi854UHFqfxeP1RKKuKb2dfGA00ZzT6IM-F20TSKJdIORSn7T_jt6-7814kXUDtePy7rIaFyzNC5xId8IQEV_ewLEu1aEu_FyuMOVpf93d-JildW__7mWldkvwYfESvHQ59NF-cuLEsFfW8/s200/mime.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545081119463325538" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >Chances are if you’re online today, it’s probably because you’re trying to buy a gift for someone (or maybe one for yourself!). The National Retail </span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >Foundation anticipates that online holiday shopping will increase about 10 percent this year, with over 100 million people pointing and clicking to their holiday heart’s content. So what are some of the best deals out there? See</span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" > </span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >below : )</span><br /><br /><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">ICE ICE BABY!</span></span><br /><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><br />Whether you want to impress the water-cooler gang at the office </span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfZjZxB0ot2PM988V2XMCCAb_ckmsgB8jxX4ELNKXZJxuklGe3yvnOxiIPqOnHT5N86haaY1y2OVRxBTD_8xkHr0ues8Kfqe09DWHif_NDJ1zRR9_vvAvB-TcYXYsz8mxNQa3OM05UgTOp/s1600/mime-3.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 147px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfZjZxB0ot2PM988V2XMCCAb_ckmsgB8jxX4ELNKXZJxuklGe3yvnOxiIPqOnHT5N86haaY1y2OVRxBTD_8xkHr0ues8Kfqe09DWHif_NDJ1zRR9_vvAvB-TcYXYsz8mxNQa3OM05UgTOp/s200/mime-3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545081373143073202" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >holiday party, or find Christmas presents that your loved ones won't re-gift, today's deal is for you. Just surf over to Ice.com where today's deal will get you $100 off the site's gorgeous jewelry for just $50. This means that by purchasing a certificate at <a href="http://www.livingsocial.com/">Livingsocial.com</a>, at a price of $50 – you’ll be able to claim $100 </span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >off of your Ice.com purchase today! From bracelets to fashion rings to cuff links and studs,</span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" > this online jeweler, trusted since 1999, has a massive selection of everything you need to keep yourself, or your special someone, looking like a million bucks. Want to sport some accoutrements with color? Check ou</span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >t the selection of gemstones and pearl </span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >jewelry. At 50% off, you can afford to accessorize in style. That's what we call twice the Ice for half the price.<br /><br />Knock another $1 off this deal when you <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ice.com">"like" Ice.com on Facebook</a>.</span><br /><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><br />-----------------------------------<br /></span><br /><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">FANCY FEET</span><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMrZJRsOdgOcAd1tiVJ4BoVHrkmICMaqKa87qz8Ld6G-z4yCNdHGAAVaJppRqQ2seIKtvhvsINAhzSgqIs67-ZQ8QaHv68d76AKvZtliPFBQdVyCnzg1uib88RpCsLVcrnvIWM-X9QR6Ll/s1600/mime-4.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMrZJRsOdgOcAd1tiVJ4BoVHrkmICMaqKa87qz8Ld6G-z4yCNdHGAAVaJppRqQ2seIKtvhvsINAhzSgqIs67-ZQ8QaHv68d76AKvZtliPFBQdVyCnzg1uib88RpCsLVcrnvIWM-X9QR6Ll/s200/mime-4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545081853689299698" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >$20 OFF + FREE SHIPPING = SHOE BLISS! Thanks to </span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><a href="http://www.shoewoo.com/Doorbuster-Deals/130519073,default,sc.html?ep_tag=EMNOV29HDR">ShoeWoo</a>, you can enjoy doorbuster deals starting as low as $29.99 (select styles), plus take $20 off of a purchase of $75 or more online today! The icing on top is that today you get free </span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >shipping on ANY purchase, regardless of the sales amount… Now</span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" > that’s a SWEET deal! Satisfy your shoe-holic tendencies online today by visiting the virtual ShoeWoo shop <a href="http://www.shoewoo.com/Doorbuster-Deals/130519073,default,sc.html?ep_tag=EMNOV29HDR">here</a>.</span><br /><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><br />-----------------------------------<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">MAJOR SHOPPING LOW-DOWN!</span></span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><br /><br />The above sales too tame for you? - Not a stranger to online buying, I see – well check out the </span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >roster of online sales, savings and deals that will make your mouth water!</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVn_enpWtJDILLq86AykNBgwSvkaXEjEOaj00GTztx4qlaOR38YbQE0WZnn6L2ocdpE7dSK2Bx8tLlv2EyvBqIN_JO8S-kS-h24EmCL1Mtvq6WuI9ol2SmDdheec3w7Y4UE3PYnKzIpGQ4/s1600/mime-6.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 531px; height: 63px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVn_enpWtJDILLq86AykNBgwSvkaXEjEOaj00GTztx4qlaOR38YbQE0WZnn6L2ocdpE7dSK2Bx8tLlv2EyvBqIN_JO8S-kS-h24EmCL1Mtvq6WuI9ol2SmDdheec3w7Y4UE3PYnKzIpGQ4/s200/mime-6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545082497648453602" border="0" /></a></span></span></span></span></span></span><br /></div><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><a href="http://www.bloomingdales.com/">Bloomingdale’s</a>: You get $50 off every $250 spend, except for </span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >beauty and fine jewelry.<br /><a href="http://www.bluefly.com/"><br />Bluefly</a>: The already discounted stock at this site is getting an additional 10 to 20 percent off.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><a href="http://www.endless.com/">Endless</a>: Again, the more you spend, the better the discount gets. Just don’t believe that if you spend more, you save more. That just doesn’t make any sense.<br /></span><br /><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><a href="http://usa.frenchconnections.com/category.aspx?categoryid=woman&seoterm=woman&">French Connection</a>: 40 percent off and free shipping on orders</span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" > </span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtrEHvXp4MxQs3NDJuc-mjuzJm8Mil0i7SkaVRV589LQGctXezgRe60XKW9b7bs9NkB-ozoQood0TLFGeq79Dfc2gjyIcaRn9y_hOcnf6LdzI_j020K5erjWik3-Bz5wGd4Tr0_Cy4Vske/s1600/mime-1.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtrEHvXp4MxQs3NDJuc-mjuzJm8Mil0i7SkaVRV589LQGctXezgRe60XKW9b7bs9NkB-ozoQood0TLFGeq79Dfc2gjyIcaRn9y_hOcnf6LdzI_j020K5erjWik3-Bz5wGd4Tr0_Cy4Vske/s320/mime-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545084288174232210" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >over $125? What’s not to like about that?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.jcpenny.com/jcp/default.aspx">JC Penney</a>: Free shipping on all orders over $25, plus discounts on over 40,000 items in the store.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.macys.com/">Macy’s</a>: Free shipping on orders over $75, sales on stuff in nearly every department (just not mattresses, sorry) and 25 to 40 percent off on clearance items.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.maxandchloe.com/">Max and Chloe</a>: Need jewelry? Be sure to check out the deals </span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >here — this site is trying out the same spend more, take more off strategy as other smart stores.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.shopbop.com/">S</a></span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><a href="http://www.shopbop.com/">hopbop.com</a>: The more you spend, the better your discounts gets. A cart filled with $250 will</span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" > earn you $50 off, but if you spend $1,500, you get $500 off.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.stilacosmetics.com/feature/holidaygiftguide/default.asp">Stila</a>: Get up to 75 percent off makeup and other beauty products.<br /></span><br /><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><a href="http://www.toryburch.com/">Tory Burch</a>: If you spend $300, you get 30 percent off. Plus, there’s a limited edition tote if you spend over $150 and free shipping and gift wrap no matter what your order looks like.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/category.jsp?specialCategory=false&navAction=jump&navCount=0&itemCount=&id=SALE&101122hp">Urban Outfitters</a>: Last day for free shipping! Men’s outerwear is up to 40 percent off, and the Thanksgiving Sale is still going strong.<br /><br />Now, this isn’t a comprehensive listing, so be sure to search far and wide before you buy — you might be able to get a better deal somewhere else. Happy shopping, and be sure to let us know</span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" > what deals you score!</span><br /><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><br />-----------------------------------<br /><br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">CELEBRATE WINTER</span><br /><br />On Monday, November 29, 2010 the Lincoln Square Business Improvement District and presenting sponsor Time Warner will host the Eleventh Annual Winter’s Eve at Lincoln Square</span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" > – New York City’s largest holiday festival!<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >Winter’s Eve kicks off with a neighborhood tree lighting ceremony and features free entertainment, food tastings, in-store activities and shopping around and about this colorful and vibrant neighborhood. Stores, restaurants, cultural organizations and public spaces in the district</span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" > will be buzzing with activities for both children and adults.<br /><br />At the same time, sidewalks along Broadway from Time Warner Center at Columbus Circle to </span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >68th Street will be alive with performers, street musicians, jugglers, stilt-walkers and more, making for a festive fun-filled stroll through the streets of this dynamic Upper West Side neighborhood.</span><br /><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR45DlQXnIa5HRmElB913Ql3rh_ebTgf6si4xNQ-iXxGtb1SMPU8TfvaondxMxF-VX6dDUqcY7jVbZ4XZYZ5mpOkm5AcCZhlufhQRtx24HxGAReVIKWA1VZEB2i8ksjPXMoxDsrLbMd6Ua/s1600/mime.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 211px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR45DlQXnIa5HRmElB913Ql3rh_ebTgf6si4xNQ-iXxGtb1SMPU8TfvaondxMxF-VX6dDUqcY7jVbZ4XZYZ5mpOkm5AcCZhlufhQRtx24HxGAReVIKWA1VZEB2i8ksjPXMoxDsrLbMd6Ua/s320/mime.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545084884858029522" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">WHEN:</span> Monday, November 29, 2010, 5:30 PM, Rain, Snow or Shine!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">WHERE:</span> The celebration begins with a neighborhood tree lighting ceremony at Dante Park - Broadway& 63rd Street! Festivities continue along Broadway from Time Warner Center to</span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" > 68th Street.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">BY SUBWAY:</span> Take the 1, A, B, C, or D train to 59th Street/Columbus Circle or the 1 train to 66th St</span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >reet and Broadway.<br /><br />Admission is free, but please bring a canned food donation to Dante Park at Broadway and 63rd Street and help feed the hungry!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">FOR MORE INFORMATION:</span> Please call 212.581.3774 or email </span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >mailto:info@lincolnsquarebid.org for more information or to learn how to get involved.<br /><br /><a href="http://winterseve.org/documents/WE2010FinalProgram.pdf">CLICK HERE</a> FOR THE OFFICIAL WINTER'S EVE MAP & PROGRAM!<br /><br /></span><br /><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >-----------------------------------<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">FOOD & MUSICA</span><br /><br />FLAMENCO MONDAYS:<br />Marco Britti, the musician owner of <a href="http://www.favelacubana.com/">Favela Cubana</a>, combines his love of Brazil and Cuba (the Italian has lived in both) by offering authentic food and live music to boot! In order to make this mélange of cultures, Britti has tapped Oscar Santana, a chef from his bygone steakhouse, Soho</span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" > Steak.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVzah5khROfXa0r1bbQxtgBjTMFeTuVaSeGPJ0wj2faUgoOXuXVMHIFco6JpmgK-7dpGBi47bJ9LXaXj4P7ZWnzJ6KSfCTd0J6_EoHaDVrp613764IOp_wF3CCLpG8aD0BwSoCHUkdJVqK/s1600/mime-7.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVzah5khROfXa0r1bbQxtgBjTMFeTuVaSeGPJ0wj2faUgoOXuXVMHIFco6JpmgK-7dpGBi47bJ9LXaXj4P7ZWnzJ6KSfCTd0J6_EoHaDVrp613764IOp_wF3CCLpG8aD0BwSoCHUkdJVqK/s200/mime-7.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545085267873209234" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >Santana serves Brazilian-style grilled sirloin with mashed potatoes and string beans along </span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >with other national dishes such as </span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >Bahia-style shrimp (prepared with peppers, onions, tomato, and coconut milk) and a grilled whole snapper with coconut rice and mango sauce. On the Cuban side, there’s arroz con pollo, ropa vieja, and the like (take a look at the first, second, and third pages of the menu). Naturally, the $7 to $9 cocktails include an assortment of mojitos (one of them made with basil instead of </span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >mint) and fresh-fruit caipirinhas (blueberry, raspberry, kiwi, etc.).<br /><br />Event Details – FLAMENCO STYLE PERFORMANCE<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">WHEN:</span> Every Monday from 9:00pm to 10:00pm<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">WHERE:</span> Favela Cubana<br />543 LaGuardia Pl<br />New York, NY 10012<br /><a href="http://www.favelacubana.com/">http://www.favelacubana.com/</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">COST: </span>GRATIS!<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">AGE:</span>18+<br /><br />Menu: Mains and Sides<br />Menu: Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Desserts<br />Menu: Appetizers and Sandwiches<br /><br />For more information, visit their <a href="http://www.favelacubana.com/">site</a>, or call directly at 212-777-6500.<br /><br />-----------------------------------<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">EVENTS</span><br /><br />We're headed to Park Slope, Brooklyn for a great cause! Join us for some laughs and libations as an eclectic blend of entertainment and media personalities come together to celebrate the First Anniversary and raise funds for Milagros Day, a courageous endeavor to empower abused women.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">About Milagros Day:</span><br />Milagros Day, a non-profit organization, provides personal growth and professional development to women who have recently left abusive relationships. Founder Dawn Diaz started Milagros </span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >Day in honor of her mother, Carmen Milagros Lugo, whom she witnessed being abused for years. For more info: <a href="http://www.milagrosday.org/">MilagrosDay.org</a><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbjn3RfFh99APbk_hKz04lBIWsyPaIz2O2UCXkcgNDoCd5dfQOqaRF6dE5itfuXn3TvFvZviWW2nZBWEfp8Cze_7dkvndaHQ5JYfd_6qnZKYlptww1zGcKNhgq8-vhucUfHQThSndEhJVD/s1600/mime-2.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 247px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbjn3RfFh99APbk_hKz04lBIWsyPaIz2O2UCXkcgNDoCd5dfQOqaRF6dE5itfuXn3TvFvZviWW2nZBWEfp8Cze_7dkvndaHQ5JYfd_6qnZKYlptww1zGcKNhgq8-vhucUfHQThSndEhJVD/s320/mime-2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545086765827262322" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >* Hosted by GLAAD Award-winning journalist and producer Carlos Anaya.<br /><br />* Music by the Untouchable, Demolition Crew DJ F.A.M.E<br /><br />* Comedy showcase featuring Dave Lester, Gina Brillon, and Aldo Marachlian. Combined, these comics have performed on Comedy Central, HBO, Telemundo, and </span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >countless other TV, film, and stage appearances with various award credits. Bot</span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >tom line, they are hilarious!<br /><br />Agenda for Event on December 2, 2010:<br /><br />6:45 PM: Doors Open<br />7PM to 8PM: Happy Hour/Networking<br />8PM to 10PM: Program (Speakers/Comics)<br />10PM to 11PM: DJ Fame<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">WHERE:</span> Garfield's Lounge<br />274 4th Ave<br />Brooklyn, NY 11215<br />(718) 222-0290<br /><br />Drink and Appetizer Specials All Night<br /><br />$22 Advanced Tickets / $30 Cash at the Door<br /><br />For more information and to purchase your tickets in advance online at the: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/MilagrosDay?v=app_135607783795">Milagros Day Facebook Page</a><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >__________________________________________________</span><br /><br /><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXiMKmawSX1B8mmPksNMO729iOKO7eswLoEIXAzNwjELacJ6VF8DSaU2rk34T1OnRw0vrk7zFAixQ2xf7WW35xxX_cb_7h7aKcsDWkLhpEoynBCNdMRzu0yprlqtSzfWTv756zJhjYVNAD/s1600/ULM_Logo_purple.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 119px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXiMKmawSX1B8mmPksNMO729iOKO7eswLoEIXAzNwjELacJ6VF8DSaU2rk34T1OnRw0vrk7zFAixQ2xf7WW35xxX_cb_7h7aKcsDWkLhpEoynBCNdMRzu0yprlqtSzfWTv756zJhjYVNAD/s400/ULM_Logo_purple.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545124131645969746" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.urbanlatino.com">www.urbanlatino.com</a><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br /></div>GEM NYC for Urban Latinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06220697755797429345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7319341009260071437.post-57690340872006358862010-11-22T11:09:00.012-05:002010-11-22T11:38:16.330-05:00Week of November 22 - November 29, 2010<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" class="swb" >We are 3 days away from Thanksgiving Day, menu</span><span style="font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" class="swb" > planning is in full swing, kitchen duties have been assigned and we will soon sit </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" class="swb" >around the dinner table with our families and friends, and give thanks for all </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" class="swb" >our blessings.</span><br /></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: arial; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;font-family:arial;"><span class="swb" style="font-size:130%;">Thanksgiving Day is also a time when I think </span><span class="swb" style="font-size:130%;">about those that are less fortunate and how important it is to give back. If </span><span class="swb" style="font-size:130%;">like me, you too share this sentiment the</span><span class="swb" style="font-size:130%;"> following is a list of </span><span class="swb" style="font-size:130%;">organizations that could use your help on Thanksgiving Day and every day...</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" align="center"><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;">___________________________________________<br /></span></p><p style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;"> </span></b></span></p><p style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><b>BOWERY MISSION</b></span></p><p style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJl3g6aH6LaL1_Vldkq2RraTLvD6ghVGRoXkfufU4z-VX4nGZxd0MegmvCpbEkCLdH0evOrxqgDUpCkq9BJsdgiOlU86AByTECQBdbb-6H3V8so2CGRaxakjE14QfVF5yw3edq6v4BOZ5z/s1600/Picture+1.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 168px; height: 93px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJl3g6aH6LaL1_Vldkq2RraTLvD6ghVGRoXkfufU4z-VX4nGZxd0MegmvCpbEkCLdH0evOrxqgDUpCkq9BJsdgiOlU86AByTECQBdbb-6H3V8so2CGRaxakjE14QfVF5yw3edq6v4BOZ5z/s320/Picture+1.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542410636246314706" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:black;"><span class="swb">The Bowery Mission has served homeless and hungry New Yorkers since 1879, when its neighborhood came to define the term "skid row"; Our children's programs, called Kids With A Promise, serve at-risk youth and began in 1894 by giving the children of recent immigrants the chance to escape the tenements in the summer. Today, The Bowery Mission & Kids With A Promise is a results-oriented organization that </span></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:black;"><span class="swb">is recognized as one of New York City's most effective. </span></span></span></p><p style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.bowery.com/"><span style="color:red;"><span class="swb"><span style="color:red;">www.bowery.org</span></span></span></a><span style="color:black;"><span class="swb">. Bowery Mission, </span></span></span><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><em><span style="font-style: normal;color:black;" lang="EN">227 Bowery between Rivington and Stanton Streets. (212) </span></em></span><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><em><span style="font-style: normal;color:black;" lang="EN">674-3456.</span></em><i><span lang="EN" style="color:black;"><strong> To Volunteer contact:</strong> </span></i><span lang="EN" style="color:black;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Matt Krivich</span></span><i><span lang="EN" style="color:black;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"> </span></span></i><em style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><span style="font-style: normal;color:black;" lang="EN">(<a target="_blank"><span style="color:black;">info@bowery.org</span></a>)</span></em></span></p><p style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><br /><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><em></em></span></p><p style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><em><b><span style="color: rgb(0, 176, 240); font-style: normal;" lang="EN"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">_______</span><br /></span></b></em></span></p><p style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><i><span lang="EN" style="color:black;"> </span></i></span></p><p style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><b style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">CITYMEALS-ON-WHEELS</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 9pt; margin-left: 0in; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:black;"><span class="swb">Citymeals-on-Wheels raises private funds to ensure no homebound </span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE3syy_np8zaF4A0GTM0Wcy6ZlE0sAeeXE5f1zFKQagEVK1d8dhhdKxWuv5tNJnNBMpC64OOVYCmA91M6QZyvpshlf-GsaAgkaIR2ELBryfSjLw8wvBYVMYeVkL3kl0hrxU-vg90rdEYPY/s1600/Picture+2.png"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 122px; height: 122px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE3syy_np8zaF4A0GTM0Wcy6ZlE0sAeeXE5f1zFKQagEVK1d8dhhdKxWuv5tNJnNBMpC64OOVYCmA91M6QZyvpshlf-GsaAgkaIR2ELBryfSjLw8wvBYVMYeVkL3kl0hrxU-vg90rdEYPY/s320/Picture+2.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542411083260825154" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:black;"><span class="swb">elderly New Yorker will ever go a day without food or human company. Last year, o</span></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:black;"><span class="swb">ur</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 9pt; margin-left: 0in; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:black;"><span class="swb"> family of contributors helped us bring over 2.1 million nutritious meals to 17,713 frail aged in every borough of New York City. In addition, over 1,500 </span></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:black;"><span class="swb">volunteers collectively spent 62,000 hours visiting and delivering meals to New York's frail aged. One hundred percent of all public donations go to the preparation and delivery of meals.</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 9pt; margin-left: 0in; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:red;"><span class="swb"><a href="http://www.citymeals.org/"><span style="color:red;">www.citymeals.org</span></a>.</span></span><span style="color:black;"><span class="swb"> </span></span><span style="color:black;"><span class="swb">Citymeals-on-Wheels,355 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10017. (212) 687-1234.</span></span><span style="color:black;"><span class="swb"> <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">To volunteer contact: </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">info@citymeals.org</span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 9pt; margin-left: 0in; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><em></em></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 9pt; margin-left: 0in; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;">____________</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 9pt; margin-left: 0in; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><br /><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><em></em><em></em></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 9pt; margin-left: 0in; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><em><span style="font-style: normal;color:black;" > </span></em></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 9pt; margin-left: 0in; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><b style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">FOOD BANK FOR NEW YORK CITY</b><span style="color:black;"> </span><span style="color:black;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" face="arial" style="margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 9pt; margin-left: 0in; font-family: arial;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjmB8egCrGkgWi-rrjmUj9BqxYLkb2KC0jGQJcVRtuPIDLkG2tX1Y9tjtgY1dPXpJuysTQ_JHsHdOK8_dHUA6AP49Gpcme7TtO0cYqh2X5U4wiIegYk7Btbc0_XtDp3doJ9zF3UeEn9tO7/s1600/Picture+3.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 156px; height: 109px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjmB8egCrGkgWi-rrjmUj9BqxYLkb2KC0jGQJcVRtuPIDLkG2tX1Y9tjtgY1dPXpJuysTQ_JHsHdOK8_dHUA6AP49Gpcme7TtO0cYqh2X5U4wiIegYk7Btbc0_XtDp3doJ9zF3UeEn9tO7/s320/Picture+3.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542411356369182978" border="0" /></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" face="arial" style="margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 9pt; margin-left: 0in; font-family: arial;"><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:black;">In New York City, the number of New Yorkers who report difficulty </span></span><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:black;">affording needed food has <em>doubled</em> to four million since 2003. Food Bank For New York City works to end hunger and increase access to </span></span><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:black;">affordable, nutritious food for low-income New Yorkers through a comprehensive group of programs that combat hunger and its causes. From food distribution and nutrition curricula to free tax assistance and disaster relief, learn about how our programs help New Yorkers in need throughout the five boroughs.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 9pt; margin-left: 0in; font-family: arial;"><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.foodbanknyc.org/"><span style="color:red;"><span style="color:red;">www.foodbanknyc.org</span></span></a><span style="color:black;">. Food Bank for New York City, 39 Broadway, 10th Floor, New York, NY </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 9pt; margin-left: 0in; font-family: arial;"><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:black;">10006. (212)566-7855.</span><span style="color:black;"> </span><b><i><span style="color:black;">To Volunteer contact:</span></i></b><span style="color:black;"> <b><a><span style="color:black;">volunteer@foodbanknyc.org</span></a></b></span></span><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:black;"> </span><span style="color:black;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 9pt; margin-left: 0in; font-family: arial;">____________</p><p style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><i><span lang="EN" style="color:black;"> </span></i></span></p><p style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><b>GOD'S LOVE WE DELIVER</b></span></p><p style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:black;"><span class="swb">The mission of God's Love We Deliver is to improve the health and </span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifqz0w4Ifrc5C2QTYDZdMHcI-a4QmKV4VHe5DS_3muk3vU7FpwAeTEhQ_um_x-w0hlFs7mq8c2Hr-Nq1bI1O8UShuT46aJHUYrGIraOgdOAEn3zlAl1cw3DTYYzkeP2BGxwO-uJvq5_Tyd/s1600/Picture+4.png"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 128px; height: 132px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifqz0w4Ifrc5C2QTYDZdMHcI-a4QmKV4VHe5DS_3muk3vU7FpwAeTEhQ_um_x-w0hlFs7mq8c2Hr-Nq1bI1O8UShuT46aJHUYrGIraOgdOAEn3zlAl1cw3DTYYzkeP2BGxwO-uJvq5_Tyd/s320/Picture+4.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542411543736729698" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:black;"><span class="swb">well-being of men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other serious illnesses by alleviating hunger and malnutrition. We prepare </span></span></span></p> <p style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:black;"><span class="swb">and deliver nutritious, high-quality meals to people who, because of their illness, are unable to provide or prepare meals for themselves. We also provide illness-specific nutrition education and counseling to our clients,</span></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:black;"><span class="swb"> families, care providers and other service organizations. All of our services </span></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:black;"><span class="swb">are provided free of charge without regard to income. </span></span><span style="color:red;"><span class="swb"><a href="http://www.glwd.org/"><span style="color:red;"><br /></span></a></span></span></span></p><p style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.glwd.org/"><span style="color:red;"><span class="swb"><span style="color:red;">www.glwd.org</span></span></span></a><span style="color:black;"><span class="swb">. God's Love W</span></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:black;"><span class="swb">e Deliver, </span></span></span><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><em><span lang="EN" style="color:black;">166 Sixth Ave at Spring St. </span></em><em><span style="font-style: normal;color:black;" lang="EN">(212) 294-8100. To check out Neighborhood Meals Distribution Center in your area follow this link: <a href="http://www.glwd.org/volunteers/delivery.jsp"><span style="color:black;">www.glwd.org/volunteers/delivery.jsp</span></a> <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">To Volunteer contact:</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Susan Oher (volunteer@glwd.org) </span></span></em></span></p> <p style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><i><span lang="EN" style="color:black;">__________</span></i></span></p><p style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><b>NEW YORK CARES</b></span></p><p style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbmHRmrPC3vUMTNzaXsgVfOaMKfr6St9rRXwWsAQSUp9lAwomwsd4PM_uDw7Ga9RfwCqkmf6irAlxNJImm7Uh-ftsJd8IiZ1sMpaYEJMtmkDxduuUiBJBqf_k2IeFEYSOjnCTBRjyz9v1U/s1600/Picture+5.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 157px; height: 123px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbmHRmrPC3vUMTNzaXsgVfOaMKfr6St9rRXwWsAQSUp9lAwomwsd4PM_uDw7Ga9RfwCqkmf6irAlxNJImm7Uh-ftsJd8IiZ1sMpaYEJMtmkDxduuUiBJBqf_k2IeFEYSOjnCTBRjyz9v1U/s320/Picture+5.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542411876991189938" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:black;"><span class="swb">New York Cares was founded by a group of friends who wanted to take action against the serious social issues that faced our city in the late </span></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:black;"><span class="swb">1980s. Finding few options to help, they created their own organization to address the problems from the ground up. New York Cares is now the city's leading volunteer organization, bringing vital volunteer support to</span></span></span></p> <p style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:black;"><span class="swb"> thousands of nonprofit agencies, public schools, and other deserving organizations. Today's volunteers share our founders' vision that we all have a role to play in making our city a better place. There are dozens of programs you can take </span></span></span></p> <p style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:black;"><span class="swb">part in over </span></span><span lang="EN" style="color:black;"><span class="swb">Thanksgiving week's from serving meals to running children's art projects. All volunteers are required to go through a one-hour orientation before signing up for a program; the orientations, which can be booked online, take place every Monday through Thursday, until </span></span></span></p> <p style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span lang="EN" style="color:black;"><span class="swb">Tuesday 23rd.<br /></span></span></span></p><p style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span lang="EN" style="color:black;"><span class="swb">New York Cares, <em><span style="font-style: normal;">214 W 29th St between Seventh and Eighth Aves. (212) 228-5000.</span></em><em> </em></span></span><a href="http://www.newyorkcares.org/"><span style="color:red;"><span class="swb"><span style="color:red;">www.newyorkcares.org</span></span></span></a><span style="color:black;"><span class="swb">. <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">To Volunteer contact:</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Conor Carroll </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:black;"><span class="swb"><span style="font-weight: bold;">(info@newyorkcares.org)</span></span></span></span><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><strong></strong><em style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></em></span></p><p style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><em style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><span style="font-style: normal;" lang="EN"><span style="font-style: italic;">_______________</span></span></b></em></span></p> <p style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><b>SALVATION ARMY GREATER NY</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 9pt; margin-left: 0in; font-family: arial;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDuzgenDqwCDxXnLPZ5YBbHzuvC76_AhzR-wp89d1KPShZmHvjM4uT3hO5O3w-uh4AXYN_-ciHgO8J6O9FeSVTf9ZXLeSd1g-RLP-O3q_JuHbbnlTb7EPWXlA3t7zh2PVbBkqGpMHyfTIE/s1600/Picture+6.png"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 122px; height: 106px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDuzgenDqwCDxXnLPZ5YBbHzuvC76_AhzR-wp89d1KPShZmHvjM4uT3hO5O3w-uh4AXYN_-ciHgO8J6O9FeSVTf9ZXLeSd1g-RLP-O3q_JuHbbnlTb7EPWXlA3t7zh2PVbBkqGpMHyfTIE/s320/Picture+6.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542412096979332034" border="0" /></a></p> <p style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:black;"><span class="swb">The Salvation Army is an international, faith-based charitable organization with a simple mission: to help those in need without discrimination. There are overarching themes that run throughout The Salvation Army's faith-based humanitarian efforts in the United States and beyond, such as relief for </span></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:black;"><span class="swb">victims of disasters, alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs, food, and shelter. The programs and services that each country, territory, or division offers differ drastically depending on the populations they serve. For insta</span></span></span></p> <p style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:black;"><span class="swb">nce, programs in a third-world country might include a medical clinic or midwifery school, whereas a program in an urban region of the United States might attempt to remedy a lack of extracurricular education for youth by starting a basketball program or a music class.</span></span></span></p> <p style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:black;"><span class="swb"><b> </b></span></span></span></p><p style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:red;"><span class="swb"><a href="http://www.use.salvationarmy.org/gnyd"><span style="color:red;">www.use.salvationarmy.org/gnyd</span></a> </span></span></span><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><b><i><span style="color:black;">To Volunteer contact:</span></i></b><span style="color:black;"> <b>Jennifer Groff (<a><span style="color:black;">jennifer.groff@use.salvationarmy.org</span></a>) or (212) 337-7324</b></span><i><span lang="EN" style="color:black;"><br /></span></i></span></p><p style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><i><span lang="EN" style="color:black;">____________</span></i></span></p> <p style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><b>ST. JOHNS BREAD AND LIFE</b></span></p><p style="font-family: arial;" face="arial" class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVxA52ASTQM-3dM886rpX1utHwEtFkxYcWUmOzHYHNMpJQzUeBtjD8CA-ed4SwKJhjhdAScsmuKFvW1og69d36pV1LE21ZPV_qH3DLRk7q0QXQ0P1jckKHsoVE3iqkYIfime6dzP19qtuk/s1600/Picture+7.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 145px; height: 108px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVxA52ASTQM-3dM886rpX1utHwEtFkxYcWUmOzHYHNMpJQzUeBtjD8CA-ed4SwKJhjhdAScsmuKFvW1og69d36pV1LE21ZPV_qH3DLRk7q0QXQ0P1jckKHsoVE3iqkYIfime6dzP19qtuk/s320/Picture+7.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542412420443030834" border="0" /></a></p> <p style="font-family: arial;" face="arial" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:black;"><span class="swb">Bread and Life daily addresses the issues of hunger and poverty in Brooklyn and Queens. Every day, Bread and Life serves over one thousand meals to hungry New Yorkers. We provide these services both at our Lewis Avenue facility and through our unique Mobile Soup Kitchen. For many, the meals that Bread and Life provide are the only meals they </span></span></span></p> <p style="font-family: arial;" face="arial" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:black;"><span class="swb">have. Our goal is to combat poverty and help people achieve self-sufficiency, in addition to educating the public and increasing awareness about meals to needy New Yorkers. </span></span><span style="color:red;"><span class="swb"><a href="http://www.breadandlife.org/"><span style="color:red;"><br /></span></a></span></span></span></p><p style="font-family: arial;" face="arial" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.breadandlife.org/"><span style="color:red;"><span class="swb"><span style="color:red;">www.breadandlife.org</span></span></span></a><span style="color:black;"><span class="swb">. St. JohnR17;s Bread and Life Program, 795 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221. (718) 574-0058.</span></span></span><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><b><i><span style="color:black;">To Volunteer contact:</span></i></b><span style="color:black;"> <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="bodylinks1"><span style="color:black;">Lavern Spencer</span><span style="font-weight: normal;color:black;" > </span><span style="color:black;">(</span></span><a style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color:black;">spencerl@breadandlife.org</span></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">) or (718) 574-0058 ext. 126</span></span></span></p><p style="font-family: arial;" class="MsoNormal">____________</p> <p style="font-family: arial;" class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p style="font-family: arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><b><span style="color:black;">YORKVILLE COMMON PANTRY</span></b></span></p><p style="font-family: arial;" class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMKunOWHrRp8TeWJAcs9cuWbOUEcg0lvgj2BqqvW2AJxidEIGx6Adv89vxnNf0_Ggsz7Uy3Fz2LeQXJkzNTIkjX0n2vlHfs86vDJMzLGSdhStLhyphenhyphenc7X_wEs3ZB3CXpKqTf1vNa25IcRydw/s1600/Picture+8.png"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 174px; height: 139px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMKunOWHrRp8TeWJAcs9cuWbOUEcg0lvgj2BqqvW2AJxidEIGx6Adv89vxnNf0_Ggsz7Uy3Fz2LeQXJkzNTIkjX0n2vlHfs86vDJMzLGSdhStLhyphenhyphenc7X_wEs3ZB3CXpKqTf1vNa25IcRydw/s320/Picture+8.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542412663394472050" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:black;"><span class="swb">YCP's Pantry Program is New York City's largest community-based food pantry and is designed </span></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:black;"><span class="swb">to meet the needs of our families by providing culturally-appropriate and nutritiously-balanced food. Every</span></span></span></p> <p style="font-family: arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:black;"><span class="swb"> Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, YCP distributes grocery packages to between 1600 and 1800 families. YCP's Project Dignity is designed to meet other needs of homeless and hungry individuals in our community and consists of a range of services designed to meet the most basic needs of YCP's clients - food, shelter, hygiene, medical services - as well as the larger, more challenging issues they face - long-term housing, health care, benefits and employment. The overall goal of the Program is to serve as a bridge back to health, well-being and self-sufficiency for our homeless and hungry clients. </span></span><span style="color:red;"><span class="swb"><a href="http://www.ycp.org/"><span style="color:red;"><br /></span></a></span></span></span></p><p style="font-family: arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.ycp.org/"><span style="color:red;"><span class="swb"><span style="color:red;">www.ycp.org</span></span></span></a><span style="color:black;"><span class="swb">. Yorkville Common Pantry, 8 East 109th Street, New York, NY 10029. (917) </span></span></span></p> <p style="font-family: arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:black;"><span class="swb">720-9700.</span></span></span><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><b><i><span style="color:black;"> To Volunteer contact:</span></i></b><span style="color:black;"> </span><b><span style="color:black;">Gladys Ortiz (<u><a><span style="color:black;">gortiz@ycp.org</span></a></u>) or (917) 720-9710/ Cell: (646) 280-5939<br /></span></b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:arial;">_____________</span>__________________________</p><p style="font-family: arial;" class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p face="arial" style="text-align: center; font-family: arial;" class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0QNx6toyRAeaaaubo4C71l9bn1zjgHOTHvO0GWtnScWjNncyYNx1nUuOz-L5GZId2CZnJISczzjTZCeeE4RareBiiuV9ojcBRGvzjjew4g1wF0-Wa6O2JQBehzMcIUbD3EY8xt3oEsG-X/s1600/ULM_Logo_purple.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 95px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0QNx6toyRAeaaaubo4C71l9bn1zjgHOTHvO0GWtnScWjNncyYNx1nUuOz-L5GZId2CZnJISczzjTZCeeE4RareBiiuV9ojcBRGvzjjew4g1wF0-Wa6O2JQBehzMcIUbD3EY8xt3oEsG-X/s320/ULM_Logo_purple.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542413786225109250" border="0" /></a><a style="font-style: italic;">Urban Latino</a><br /></p><p style="font-family: arial;" class="MsoNormal"><br /><span class="swb" style="font-size:100%;"><em></em></span></p><span class="swb"><i><span lang="EN" style="color:black;"></span></i></span>GEM NYC for Urban Latinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06220697755797429345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7319341009260071437.post-43577597491273047662010-11-15T17:55:00.012-05:002010-11-15T18:33:28.486-05:00Week of November 16 - November 22, 2010<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">NYC is always full of surprises! New stores and restaurants open every week. Sometimes stores just pop-up for a limited time. This week GEM has the best of what puts the <span style="font-style: italic;">new</span> in New York. </span></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />_____________________________________<br /><br /></div><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">DINING</span></span></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjmdUz_5R9bOdHU2C4f9JeAz1O2t5T6ZVqwBWgUitT84DDGlihPeF4ds3b6pKxnIEAtX3UXpWobt3vrWms-LrnVN82QyQExorvSyNMX80Tx2se8mqPh8uZICNdonMmIWkGuk0S2dkNX3-5/s1600/mime.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 146px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjmdUz_5R9bOdHU2C4f9JeAz1O2t5T6ZVqwBWgUitT84DDGlihPeF4ds3b6pKxnIEAtX3UXpWobt3vrWms-LrnVN82QyQExorvSyNMX80Tx2se8mqPh8uZICNdonMmIWkGuk0S2dkNX3-5/s200/mime.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539922092561587202" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Manhattan’s sleek new contemporary steakhouse, <span style="font-weight: bold;">cityhouse</span>, located at 870 Seventh Avenue </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">at the corner of 56th Street, recently opened its doors at </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">the Park Central Hotel, offering a </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">diverse menu of modern American classics and the best cuts of USDA prime beef. Executive Chef, </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Fabio Capparelli, a budding culinary talent, formerly </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">of the acclaimed BLT Ste</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">ak at the Ritz-Carlton in Westchester, has crafted innovative signature plates for his latest venture. Dishes include a sublime lobstertini, succulen</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">t slow braised </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">tomahawk short ribs and enchanting pistachio crusted diver scallops. Flawlessly prepared steak entrees from the cowboy rib-eye to the filet mignon are accompanied by a vast choice of outstanding sides from Capparelli’s divine mac n’ 5 cheeses and truffle fries to the hen of the </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">woods mushrooms. </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjteXTasnjo959w-CyHaVC3P8Mc9BoUo6hQvWXXWRYt1zMB7IG7Bbdhb6CfIxL8BVM3HyYONcT6cB7NePGtsoeQCeAS2ddnz8r4kf9z9RgYH3sPVcYxRlY1ywVegYQyJesky7cwHp5xlc7W/s1600/Thanksgiving%252520Day%252520Menu%2525202010.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 242px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjteXTasnjo959w-CyHaVC3P8Mc9BoUo6hQvWXXWRYt1zMB7IG7Bbdhb6CfIxL8BVM3HyYONcT6cB7NePGtsoeQCeAS2ddnz8r4kf9z9RgYH3sPVcYxRlY1ywVegYQyJesky7cwHp5xlc7W/s320/Thanksgiving%252520Day%252520Menu%2525202010.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539922809772120850" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Conveniently located near Central Park and just steps away</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> from Carnegie Hall, cityhouse is the ideal spot not only for power business lunches and chic dinners but also pre-theater dining with generous prix fixe menus for both lunch and dinner. With the debut of outdoor seating in Spring, cityhouse will be the perfect place to enjoy weekend brunches and signature cocktails such as </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">the refreshing bellatini, made from a unique blend of premium tropical juices, fine French cognac and a touch of ultra premium vodka shaken to a chill and garnished with fresh squeezed key limes. </span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">This Thanksgiving cityhouse will offer a prix fixe Thanksgiving menu which is available on </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Thanksgiving Day only from 12PM to 8PM. Please visit <a href="http://www.opentable.com/cityhouse-new-york">opentable.com/cityhouse-new-york</a> for reservations or call 212.707.5500.</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />__________</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >GIFTING<br /></span></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheAJrEkNETVjhcT4xcJFZIdtIKOrDiW4zfYybYqGQF6JKbeCNFAPh1CaMCVWMMeBaR5Nwr_-39STIdaq8prvnD6xY_xXFoldsmsgwdekoqHvMORgt7hjSGwJWigbeqaBRaSBdORjvUjKnK/s1600/mime-6.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 257px; height: 201px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheAJrEkNETVjhcT4xcJFZIdtIKOrDiW4zfYybYqGQF6JKbeCNFAPh1CaMCVWMMeBaR5Nwr_-39STIdaq8prvnD6xY_xXFoldsmsgwdekoqHvMORgt7hjSGwJWigbeqaBRaSBdORjvUjKnK/s320/mime-6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539918294025829458" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">To celebrate their 75th anniversary, Harry & David, the leading lifestyle gourmet gifts company, will bring a taste of</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> their home in Oregon’s Rouge River Valley to the big city this holiday season. The two NYC locations, </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">one in Gramercy on 22nd Street and Fifth Avenue and the other at the Columbus Circle holiday</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> market, provide one-stop holiday shopping showcasing the brand’s farm-to-table expertise and new holiday gifts including exclusive wines, award-wining artisanal cheeses, luscious fresh fruits, delectable homemade baked goods and custom handcrafted confections. The pop-ups also offer free delivery service in NYC. For more info visit <a href="http://www.harryanddavid.com/">www.harryanddavid.com </a></span><a href="http://www.harryanddavid.com/"> </a><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">____________<br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">FASHION</span></span></span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbY6bzrRwnt3SOGFhCBTc27IKJe1Bwc82YuJym_TVWm7NvM52uham259agQnGrB_wW4K-OoT3z8iyNuNBDoIFq5E3yhx66lCH6ul8V8B0begqBBWabOWrjhLQBvNoQv6FZD1EkmQ2Tse11/s1600/mime-2.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 216px; height: 287px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbY6bzrRwnt3SOGFhCBTc27IKJe1Bwc82YuJym_TVWm7NvM52uham259agQnGrB_wW4K-OoT3z8iyNuNBDoIFq5E3yhx66lCH6ul8V8B0begqBBWabOWrjhLQBvNoQv6FZD1EkmQ2Tse11/s320/mime-2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539918615062012754" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Levi’s has just opened a brand new concept store in NYC. Inspired by its location, the Levi’s Meatpacking 4,500 square-foot store will be the ultim</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">ate expression of the Levi’s® brand, complete with an in-store concierge and tailor shop. Levi’s Meatpacking offers an array of unique products including: Levi’s Vintage Collection (LVC) of archival reissues, including replicas of 501s that date as far back as 1890 and limited-edition products, including: Billykirk wallets, hand-dyed silk bandanas and scarves from Upstate, </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Levi’s Workwear by Filson Oiled Tin-Cloth trucker jackets and </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">the new Workwear byPendleton line, a finely-crafted capsule collection featuring the style and denim of Levi’s® and the authentic wool jacquard fabrics and craftsmanship of Pendleton’s iconic woolens.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Here are a list of prices and just SOME of the services on the menu at the Tailor Shop:</span> </span><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Misc. Hem options on jeans: starting at $20</span></span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Jacket Sleeve Hem: $30</span></span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Pocket Bag repairs: starting at $20, depending on the nature of the repair</span></span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Jacket Repairs: start at $20, depending on the nature of the repair</span></span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Knee Repairs: start at $20, depending on the nature of the repair</span></span></li></ul><br />_________<br /><span style="font-size:100%;"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br /><br />SPA<br /></span></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAOMi1W_biEyGOVY-g5tNtcLxJtHX4v9njKVQraG1jarvyCvv_LT5csYVh24qaa5oDdHSk5bhEPy8pvEJSTjNNkW256JuDqsulHK85d03F5rWGlr8BVaML0p4CIiA5dDKaZE5l26sKQv0F/s1600/gxPVXRLgxfLtzNjx.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 232px; height: 174px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAOMi1W_biEyGOVY-g5tNtcLxJtHX4v9njKVQraG1jarvyCvv_LT5csYVh24qaa5oDdHSk5bhEPy8pvEJSTjNNkW256JuDqsulHK85d03F5rWGlr8BVaML0p4CIiA5dDKaZE5l26sKQv0F/s320/gxPVXRLgxfLtzNjx.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539920092783301634" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Spa Merge celebrated its grand opening in March 2010, merging science and nature into one </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">organic spa experience. The spa, located at 102-108 West 57th Street, offers clinical, effective treatments, coupled with naturally invigorating (often </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">vegan and/or edible) products in a peaceful environment. The treatments are not only relaxing and luxurious, but provide amazing results! </span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />Skincare is their specialty and it’s a great time to get a facial to brighten up your complexion for the holiday season. GEM recommends their signature treatment, The Ultimate Merge Facial. The Ultimate Machine by Ageless Esthetics, one of only four units in the entire United State</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">s, for the ultimate luxury in facial rejuvenation. The four step process embraces Spa Merge’s concept of merging science and organic nature, combining cutting-edge technology with invigorating product. As the very first treatment system to combine crystal-free microdermabrasion, microcurrent toning, LED light therapy and high frequency stimulation, The Ultimate Machine provides the most versatile and effective facial therapy available. To book your appointment visit <a href="http://www.spamerge.com/">www.SpaMerge.com. </a></span><br /><br />_________<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-size:130%;" > <span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br />BEAUTY</span></span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj519k0HdKCSOXJoK1-tGDF0SWRA-RydlXubx-xMPqmkKjkZbtwJ2yDZMJ_araWNroo8ie69TlDfKAfDjCuU4D82gSfmdevptX85WDNIxZbbcFF5XGttsHw5xhldBmpw7BACSjsWB7zZoq4/s1600/DSCN5594.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 232px; height: 174px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj519k0HdKCSOXJoK1-tGDF0SWRA-RydlXubx-xMPqmkKjkZbtwJ2yDZMJ_araWNroo8ie69TlDfKAfDjCuU4D82gSfmdevptX85WDNIxZbbcFF5XGttsHw5xhldBmpw7BACSjsWB7zZoq4/s320/DSCN5594.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539921396960182818" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">In celebration of their fall and holiday makeup and skincare collections, Shiseido Cosmetics America opened the Shiseido NYC Limited Edition Beauty Boutique - its first-ever pop-up beauty boutique on Friday, November 12th in NYC. The boutique located at 989 Third Avenue at 59th Street, is open to the public for one week only - from November 12th - 19th from 11AM to 7PM daily. Guests are invited to sample the collections and receive signature Shiseido services during the event. </span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />Other offerings include:</span> </span><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Gift cards for complimentary facial massage treatments at the Bloomingdales Shiseido counter on 59th Street</span></span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Deluxe samples of signature Shiseido skincare and makeup products</span></span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Information about Shiseido collections including the:</span></span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">New Fall 2010 Shiseido Makeup and Limited Edition Holiday Palette</span></span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">New Shiseido Future Solution LX Eye and Lip Contour Regenerating 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><br /></span><strong><span style=";font-family:";font-size:15pt;color:black;" >Open Vodka Bar & Complimentary Admission before 8PM</span></strong><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10.5pt;color:black;" ><br /></span><span style=";font-family:";color:black;" >$10 after 8PM<br />$20 after 11PM</span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10.5pt;color:black;" > </span></p> <p class="style4style6"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10.5pt;color:black;" >Live Performaces By:</span></p> <p class="style4style6"><strong><span style=";font-family:";font-size:13.5pt;color:black;" >Louie Vega & the Elements of Life</span></strong><span style=";font-family:";font-size:13.5pt;color:black;" ><br /><br /><span class="style101">A NUYORICAN JAM SESSION PAYING TRIBUTE TO "EL CANTANTE DE LOS CANTANTES" HECTOR LAVOE</span></span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10.5pt;color:black;" ></span></p> <strong><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10.5pt;color:black;" >Louie Vega</span></strong><span 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As the holidays are right around the corner, we were ecstatic to speak with the tastemakers of our sister city because whether it’s Thanksgiving or Christmas – people will want a warm place to spend the holidays with friends and family this winter (flights are less than $500 roundtrip to MIA this week for either holiday period). <b style=""><br /></b></span><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; font-style: italic;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style=""><br /></b></span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; font-style: italic;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="">We will </b></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="">also </b></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="">be offering you this week our very FIRST giveaway – see below for more details and submission instructions!</b></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;font-family:arial;"><span 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Don’t miss your chance to<a href="http://www.facebook.com/#%21/event.php?eid=165438183466732"> </a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/#%21/event.php?eid=165438183466732" target="_blank">“Rock the Bus”! </a></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.livemiamimusic.com/"><strong></strong></a><strong><a target="_blank">Miami Live Music Month</a></strong></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> highlights Miami’s </span><span style="font-size:100%;">top live music venues, including </span><span style="font-size:100%;"></span><span style="font-size:100%;">Tobacco Road, Churchill’s Pub, Crescendo Jazz & Blu</span><span style="font-size:100%;">es Lounge, Jazid, Transit Lounge, Bossa Nova Lounge, Hoy Como Ayer, The Clevelander and many other great venues. Music lovers can sample the hottest live bands playing rock, jazz, blues, R&B, Caribbean jams, Latin grooves, bossa nova and more. 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MCM is one of the ten largest children’s museums in the United States and destined to be one of the most successful. MCM and Target have collaborated to celebrate every month (every 3<sup>rd</sup> Friday of the month, from 3PM to 9PM) with fun interactive activities and crafts, storytelling and much more! </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:100%;" >One can also explore hundreds of bilingual, interactive exhibits which are related to arts, culture, community and communication for FREE! 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id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537470375364656450" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:";" >GEM NYC would like to give a lucky traveler this week a full day VIP Go Miami “City-Pass” for a family of 4, for use by December 31<sup>st</sup>, 2010! This great offering is worth a whopping $229.00 USD, courtesy of our friends at <a href="http://www.smartdestinations.com/miami">Smart Destinations</a>. The VIP Pass may be used for one full day’s general admission to most attractions for 2 adults and 2 children (under 12 years old). To win, simply send your full name, email address and telephone number to <a href="mailto:gem@ulmedia.net">gem@ulmedia.net</a> or <a href="mailto:promotions@urbanlatino.com">promotions@urbanlatino.com</a>. The winner will be contacted on Monday, November 15<sup>th</sup> via email and telephone.</span></span></p><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style=";font-family:";" >*If any of you can visit Miami for the holidays to enjoy the warm weather – please share with us your stories and pictures!</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style=";font-family:";" ><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style=";font-family:";" >Sincerely, </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style=";font-family:";" >GEM</span></span></p>GEM NYC for Urban Latinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06220697755797429345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7319341009260071437.post-58467245863527028062010-11-01T12:09:00.015-04:002010-11-01T12:45:53.590-04:00Week of November 1 - November 8, 2010<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >Hello GEM NYC followers, I hope you all had a great and safe HALLOWEEN. Before you get started discovering this week’s new GEMS I would like to remind you and encourage you to vote tomorrow, November 2nd! </span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >Voting is a fundamental right and when we make our voices heard, we can keep moving our </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >nation forward, building a fairer, stronger, and just more Ame</span><span style="font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >rica…</span><br /><br />___________________________<br /><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">COMEDY</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:100%;">NEW YORK COMEDY FESTIVAL</span><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >Featuring Gabriel Iglesias Known as the "fluffy" comic in the </span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1FrGgowPt9Le1QFNiudQU8KZ7QoOshSPunPFzR6rRRPS8Y_XzYhdtiTAuJZFFKsfkTIZAGWKD8o0x-UvXJCPTP5XUPIaLziQ6Y8WEjcGXkVMBJgJJQlR_5iZBRsWtNqLJpJeD9Mvlmn26/s1600/Gabriel%2520Iglesias.bmp"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 160px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1FrGgowPt9Le1QFNiudQU8KZ7QoOshSPunPFzR6rRRPS8Y_XzYhdtiTAuJZFFKsfkTIZAGWKD8o0x-UvXJCPTP5XUPIaLziQ6Y8WEjcGXkVMBJgJJQlR_5iZBRsWtNqLJpJeD9Mvlmn26/s200/Gabriel%2520Iglesias.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534615091702732162" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >Hawaiian shirt, comedian Gabriel Iglesias says he gets his material from things that happen every day. His comedy style - </span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >telling stories with characters and sound effects that bring all of his personal issues to life - has entertained audiences on numerous </span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >televisions shows and in comedy clubs all over the country. Thursday, 11/4. Town Hall, 123 West 43rd Street.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >For more information call (212) 840-2824 or visit <a href="http://www.the-townhall-nyc.org/">www.the-</a></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><a href="http://www.the-townhall-nyc.org/">townhall-nyc.org</a>. 8 p.m. Tickets, $46.50.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >___<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">EXHIBITION</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:100%;">BORIMIX PUERTO RICO FEST 2010 OPENING NIGHT: VEUVE CUCARACHA</span><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZps1oOcXDpYu2XIhQCeUtBjvLjiFz4rdeX8ZxsHEYtr20LTAtPLjzPp9w1aktvu4eE6QQ0nkA4Myu12weyhOGiTLOhpzF0QUkGc-7DI3onl_eoYvdhGEop3qLyJzHWurking5sijlkK06/s1600/borimix.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 58px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZps1oOcXDpYu2XIhQCeUtBjvLjiFz4rdeX8ZxsHEYtr20LTAtPLjzPp9w1aktvu4eE6QQ0nkA4Myu12weyhOGiTLOhpzF0QUkGc-7DI3onl_eoYvdhGEop3qLyJzHWurking5sijlkK06/s200/borimix.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534616162933987938" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >Veuve Cucaracha is an exhibition that seeks to honor through contemporary art, the tremendous literary legacy of Pura Belpré (circa </span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >1899-1982) through specific pieces dwelling on the timeless </span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >love story between Perez the </span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >Mouse and Martina the Roach. The selected work will include a broad cross-section of Puerto Rican, Latino and a diversity of other </span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >New York artists. Curated by Miguel Trelles.<br /><br />Friday, 11/5. Society of the Educational Arts, Inc. (SEA), 107 Suffolk Street, 2nd Floor, New </span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >York, NY. For more information call (212) 529-1545 or visit <a href="http://www.sea-ny.org/">www.sea-ny.org</a>. 6 p.m.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqSTbuMB43tqUYAYl3YRVVvq8f6IBJ4_M4nmlFw-Y0CbWB6XKyx18lMvrrV4Oxf5hT25F86dnJdNZLz461JkoFjuDRafNlFUNsy3pVyRk_YQClZ73Mg-4fSEuWrZuGpz6Vn2-5ixOXfzrM/s1600/Shattered%2520Glass.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 151px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqSTbuMB43tqUYAYl3YRVVvq8f6IBJ4_M4nmlFw-Y0CbWB6XKyx18lMvrrV4Oxf5hT25F86dnJdNZLz461JkoFjuDRafNlFUNsy3pVyRk_YQClZ73Mg-4fSEuWrZuGpz6Vn2-5ixOXfzrM/s200/Shattered%2520Glass.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534618848205924386" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" >SHATTERED GLASS: RETHINKING THE MUSEO DE ARTE</span></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" > CARILLO-GIL COLLECTION</span></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >Through the study of recent Mexican, Latino, and Latin American </span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >art and Mexican high modernist masterpieces in the collection of the Carrillo Gil Museum of Art, the curatorial team reexamined a series of important pieces to reveal how bodies and ruins, placed together, relate to an established colonial narrative, making it </span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >possible to reassess the significance of images of violence in contemporary Mexican art and </span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >rewrite some of that narrative. </span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >Extremely brutal images, such as José Clemente Orozco's landscapes of New York, were frequently designed as a commentary on metropolitan modernity. They form the core of the curatorial focus of the exhibition, which, along with the catalogue essays, will present these concepts from four vantage points, each represe</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >nted by a section in the exhibition.</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><br />Exhibition opening, Saturday, 11/6. Americas Society, 680 Park Avenue, New York, NY. For more information call (212) 249-8950 or visit <a href="http://www.americas_society.org/">www.americas-society.org</a>. 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.<br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><br />*</span></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:78%;" >IMAGE CREDIT: León Ferrari, Apocalípsis, 1988, Collection of Museo Arte Carrillo Gil</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><br />_____</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">FAMILY ACTIVITIES</span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" >DIA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION AT THE AMERICAN INDIAN<br />COMMUNITY HOUSE</span><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3mSgmxXuOD1croqTs5Hm_Fab0FXVcZeH-y1hCthax8ieyYH09JZlcvxeivXNE5eHmhZEoR4gEOX5CecN2KCTiZ4dwRAddBAPwBO2MWhz-EJdFNuMWsK7_wUrYiY7wk2EBArHVGZDbIxKw/s1600/DiaDeLosMuertos-Violinist.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 179px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3mSgmxXuOD1croqTs5Hm_Fab0FXVcZeH-y1hCthax8ieyYH09JZlcvxeivXNE5eHmhZEoR4gEOX5CecN2KCTiZ4dwRAddBAPwBO2MWhz-EJdFNuMWsK7_wUrYiY7wk2EBArHVGZDbIxKw/s200/DiaDeLosMuertos-Violinist.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534617694800278578" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >Ce</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >lebrate El Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with fun activities for the entire family. There will be workshops for children and adults from 12 Noon to 5 p.m., candle light procession with Aztec dancers at 6 p.m., and music and refreshments at 7 p.m.<br /><br />Tuesday, 11/2. The American Indian Community House, 11 </span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >Broadway, 2nd Floor, New York, NY.<br />For more information call (212) 598-0100 or visit </span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><a href="http://www.aich.org/">www.aich.org</a>.</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">GALLERY TOURS AT EL MUSEO DEL BARRIO</span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><br />Hear the stories behind El Museo’s history, far-reaching </span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYLGEBm16R7gU4hjSgfLIj9uexmh-nkh6qVuYaa49FQAkil327vgYlK1-qrqfvLvD7goGoPHA4GiOYVgTYD95ixAps1ptsjjK6q49WexuYtpeeqQNFD1c05ndPtFUgxjCRvf5AROKGxgMD/s1600/galleytours_main.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 149px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYLGEBm16R7gU4hjSgfLIj9uexmh-nkh6qVuYaa49FQAkil327vgYlK1-qrqfvLvD7goGoPHA4GiOYVgTYD95ixAps1ptsjjK6q49WexuYtpeeqQNFD1c05ndPtFUgxjCRvf5AROKGxgMD/s200/galleytours_main.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534618330194988050" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >permanent collection, and exciting temporary exhibitions on display. The gallery tour will be led by El Museo's artist educators. Every Saturday in November. El Museo del Barrio, 1230 Fifth Avenue (at 104th Street) New York, NY. For more information call (212) 831-7272 or visit <a href="http://www.elmuseo.org/">www.elmuseo.org</a> . Gallery tours begin at </span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >3:00 p.m. Admission to all gallery tours is FREE with museum admission. All tours meet at the entrance of the galleries five minutes prior to start </span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >time.</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><br />_____<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-size:130%;" >FOOD</span><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGlM0GDrB9hg21nCmlzZL-rJ4dt4mnHWNQXRxtcllc5G6QDtkm4h6wEEQkjfpP2yVeJr9QCmOFlbMcCXkk9ZBRU_JlZPJ6-821ZCb0ybHyvp0cYY5y-2j9uzRgP2w5wGMgHKqVAe8FtimL/s1600/Buddy+Valastro+Hi+Res+Photo_200x0.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGlM0GDrB9hg21nCmlzZL-rJ4dt4mnHWNQXRxtcllc5G6QDtkm4h6wEEQkjfpP2yVeJr9QCmOFlbMcCXkk9ZBRU_JlZPJ6-821ZCb0ybHyvp0cYY5y-2j9uzRgP2w5wGMgHKqVAe8FtimL/s200/Buddy+Valastro+Hi+Res+Photo_200x0.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534619215640734370" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">BUDDY VALASTRO: THE CAKE BOSS IN THE BAKIN’ WITH THE BOSS TOUR</span></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><br />TLC’s “Cake Boss” will share the stories behind his hit TV series and his colorful Italian family, answers audience questions, and give a live demonstration of the techniques that have made him one of the most successful and renowned cake artists in the nation. Buddy will even invite audience members to join the fun on stage. Wednesday, 11/3. Town Hall, 123 West 43rd Street. For more information call (212) 840-2824 or visit <a href="http://www.the-townhall-nyc.org/">www.the-townhall-nyc.org</a>. 8 p.m. Tickets, $59.50, $49.50 and $39.50.<br /><br />_____</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">LEARN<br /><br /></span></span> </span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQRuhIqHVzkuEQZM1veRFlSuS8gu8hD9-Ml6oNoHZUtqpNlaNQXwTdPZh1XZushijmtBzmN1Ae2TsccRT2Uyd4ZfscX_lqbu0_wF16ODucPIh-7jckjEOt3pUPZvGuqPxZmentdCj-WZnw/s1600/mime.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 140px; height: 121px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQRuhIqHVzkuEQZM1veRFlSuS8gu8hD9-Ml6oNoHZUtqpNlaNQXwTdPZh1XZushijmtBzmN1Ae2TsccRT2Uyd4ZfscX_lqbu0_wF16ODucPIh-7jckjEOt3pUPZvGuqPxZmentdCj-WZnw/s320/mime.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534621787659187362" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">PIENSA DIGITAL</span><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >El Diario La Prensa, New York’s Spanish Language newspaper is hosting its’ 1st Annual “Piensa Digital” FREE seminar offering (3) levels of online learning tracks from beginner, intermediate, and accelerated, led by experienced professionals in the digital field. Join <a href="http://www.eldiariony.com/"> </a></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><a href="http://www.eldiariony.com/">El Diario La Prensa</a> </span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >and sponsors STAPLES and <a href="http://www.hp.com/">HP</a> at this full day of learning and hands-on experience with topics ranging from” how to troubleshoot basic computer issues” to paying your bills on-line. All instructors are bi-lingual.<br /><br />Saturday, 11/6. <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=dOd&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&gl=us&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=Hostos+Community+College,+500+Grand+Concourse,+Bronx,+NY+10451&cid=0,0,10472158711526563476&ei=JOzOTICeDMT68Ab886HLAg&sa=X&oi=local_results&ct=image&resnum=2&ved=0CBsQnwIwAQ">Hostos Community College</a>, 500 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY. To register for this event call (212) 807-4625. Once you are confirmed for this event, registration will begin at 10 a.m. on 11/6., classes begin at 11 a.m. through 4 p.m. FREE.<br /><br /></span>GEM NYC for Urban Latinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06220697755797429345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7319341009260071437.post-29795670751952388362010-10-25T18:05:00.013-04:002010-10-25T18:28:57.262-04:00Week of October 26 - November 1, 2010<span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Event<br /><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj95jgpu__83SHyt3duDcWUE4JBw1UWrAch4Tc3IfyA6LoZ8yGeuHH9hIVPD6JufBoh9RZLSOxWWzWUa-Bh5c7SWuUwXo3Gd6SNQO1Z8HfiBRrm2D8cDBUQHyX27M9ZAIuuC3lvJDVxncBk/s1600/PG.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 296px; height: 44px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj95jgpu__83SHyt3duDcWUE4JBw1UWrAch4Tc3IfyA6LoZ8yGeuHH9hIVPD6JufBoh9RZLSOxWWzWUa-Bh5c7SWuUwXo3Gd6SNQO1Z8HfiBRrm2D8cDBUQHyX27M9ZAIuuC3lvJDVxncBk/s200/PG.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532109526557403170" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">Procter & Gamble has opened a pop-up store in New York City as part of </span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">its Have You Tried This Yet? campaign. The pop-up store will be open now until </span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">October 31 at 101</span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"> West 57th Street (near 6th Avenue). The Pop-Up will be open Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Saturday – Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. It will offer free demonstrations and product samples from brands such as Tide, Bounty, Pringles, Charmin, Febreze, Covergirl and Olay, allowing </span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">consumers to experience the products first-hand and see what's </span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">new.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">_____<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Skincare<br /></span></span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">Recently, skincare companies like Orlane, Perricone MD and Natura </span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">Bisee have begun tapping into a new market with regimens formulated</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW9DZqmzmSWrKWtUyl8YRvsuh4E-TlpnYbT7RqzMBrvIiYQ9rdSH0Vkk9cm4R0I_RRsc1ybOEY3wIbENEe3YEp39senG3CMz9dLD5sYSseJTCMS8mbFKzpj_lqvEviG6uWuNRS7htMjl8J/s1600/1050499_fpx.tif.jpeg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 160px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW9DZqmzmSWrKWtUyl8YRvsuh4E-TlpnYbT7RqzMBrvIiYQ9rdSH0Vkk9cm4R0I_RRsc1ybOEY3wIbENEe3YEp39senG3CMz9dLD5sYSseJTCMS8mbFKzpj_lqvEviG6uWuNRS7htMjl8J/s200/1050499_fpx.tif.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532109929609329618" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"> for the 25-year-old age group.Too old for acne treatments designed for hormonal teenage skin and too young for full-blown anti-aging treatments, women in their twenties have long been neglected of products that meet their specific skincare needs. Around age 25, the production of substances like </span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">hyaluronic acid and collagen, substances crucial for young-looking skin</span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">, decreases. The initially hidden effects of these changes emerge five or ten years later as wrinkles on the skin’s </span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">surface.Orlane, P</span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">aris </span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">spearheaded the trend earlier this year with a three-step regimen called A</span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">nagenese 25+, including:<br /></span><br /><ul><li><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">Morning Recovery Concentrate First Time-Fighting Serum ($100)</span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">First Time-Fighting Care Eye Contour ($85)</span></li></ul><ul style="font-family: arial;"><li>First Time-Fighting Care ($100)</li></ul><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Formulated specifically for women from 25 to 35, Anagenese 25+ postpones the onset of aging using pro-growth factors and crinopexy technology while </span>providing instant, visible improvements</span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"> to the skin’s luminosity and tone. Available at <a href="http://www.bloomingdales.com/">www.bloomingdales.com</a></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"><br /><br />_______</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-size:130%;"> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Running</span></span><br /><br />Marathon season is now in full swing! GEM is pumped about running, especially after watching</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" > the recent Chicago Marathon; the Nike Women’s Marathon; and excited about the upcoming New York City Marathon. We decided to break out our kicks and see what else we need for a good run. Whether it’s the great outdoors or the health club treadmill, don’t forget these </span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >accessories the next time you lace up your shoes and head out the door.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Zico Coconut Water:</span><br />Staying hydrated is a basic rule of thumb when engaging in </span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO2BrkyQYgomA1XCHYMH67d8TnGY76WJ1-F1BN1tJB-5fUCQmv9X54gZIA5Egc-xszd9_DiPcyvAePpj5cqKdVVTZIU-_GxbPMSDoFjSybLL7QTRrI9M-MU7KKHVbWPjCRfx78xsPASVQG/s1600/zico-coconut-water-1.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 108px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO2BrkyQYgomA1XCHYMH67d8TnGY76WJ1-F1BN1tJB-5fUCQmv9X54gZIA5Egc-xszd9_DiPcyvAePpj5cqKdVVTZIU-_GxbPMSDoFjSybLL7QTRrI9M-MU7KKHVbWPjCRfx78xsPASVQG/s200/zico-coconut-water-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532110211696483890" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >exercise. Rather than water, refill your bottle with Zico’s 100% coconut water. It contains 5 essential electrolytes, allowing your body to re-hydrate faster by</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" > replacing lost minerals. It is available at a variety of organic-b</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >ased grocery stores including Whole Foods and the Fresh Market.<br /></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOkr2nfGDlzmdKHKDxT0zucajWCNil8_yyLseuHuaurgQ9yBhc9T20hu58E9ookx1iQETeKwHCxLdlcQDGW9oawX0r7uqY4EEsr2CjHEn8dLhQCMMomsb6fMkObLXwuS-SpqpBUSxl1WDG/s1600/adidas-miCoach-Stride-Sensor.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 83px; height: 125px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOkr2nfGDlzmdKHKDxT0zucajWCNil8_yyLseuHuaurgQ9yBhc9T20hu58E9ookx1iQETeKwHCxLdlcQDGW9oawX0r7uqY4EEsr2CjHEn8dLhQCMMomsb6fMkObLXwuS-SpqpBUSxl1WDG/s200/adidas-miCoach-Stride-Sensor.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532110831767850930" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">MiCoach Stride Sensor:</span><br />Take control, set goals, and become your own life coach with the help of Adidas miCoach. Simply clip the sensor to your laces and monitor pace, distance and stride rate. Use it in conjunction with Adidas’s other electronic products for the ultimate running experience. The miCoach is $50 and may be purchased at </span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><a href="http://www.adidas.com/">www.adidas.com</a>.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />New iPod Nano:</span><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >A</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >pple has just introduced “a new way to nano” with colorful, mini iPod </span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW8drKBG6J5xudIL3AAniOU8Q0nYv5yHkwfDYfr5Or6LIxk9O3sBXEhLozLtYhfgsQD3ZbkPlRTjXYmbcS99M-ZtkQ9QSyY1Pzu4dkm2dSozfIokgIbmGbZKCKnwBBeDR_6s38rIwRnlJW/s1600/1427d1196772919-new-ipod-nano-apple-ipod-nano-music-player.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 141px; height: 139px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW8drKBG6J5xudIL3AAniOU8Q0nYv5yHkwfDYfr5Or6LIxk9O3sBXEhLozLtYhfgsQD3ZbkPlRTjXYmbcS99M-ZtkQ9QSyY1Pzu4dkm2dSozfIokgIbmGbZKCKnwBBeDR_6s38rIwRnlJW/s200/1427d1196772919-new-ipod-nano-apple-ipod-nano-music-player.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532111008230702242" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >Nano’s. Half the size of the original Nano and even easier to play, this new </span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >music player has been completely redesigned with Multi-Touch — the same technology that makes iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch so high-tech! Just clip this cute colorful iPod anywhere and you can run to your favorite tunes with ease. To purchase visit any www.applestore.com.<br /><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-k57UU9xhRhMzmamD5Fpyw21Lfd_H2u0qYMc_lqB1HIeqQ4LFThBPBCv8yj31BX18yBGukLlyvfK4hHuCxKBrHDqF-CoReooyhnfaT3RXg7rjSxiy4ZcUgHOfM5luhhieoxA76hVc07Se/s1600/380926_511_A.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 142px; height: 142px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-k57UU9xhRhMzmamD5Fpyw21Lfd_H2u0qYMc_lqB1HIeqQ4LFThBPBCv8yj31BX18yBGukLlyvfK4hHuCxKBrHDqF-CoReooyhnfaT3RXg7rjSxiy4ZcUgHOfM5luhhieoxA76hVc07Se/s200/380926_511_A.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532111268962942130" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">N</span></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">ike Swift Y-back Women’s Sports Bra:</span><br />Its gym class meets chemistry lab with Nike’s new design being the fashionable result. The Dri-FIT fabric offers ventilation by wicking excess sweat away from the body and bringing it to the fabric’s surface, where it </span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >then evaporates. This leaves the runner feeling dry and comfortable with the support needed to cross the finish line. Available at <a href="http://www.nike.com/">www.Nike.com</a></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >.</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Deuce Brand Pink Ribbon Watch:</span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLMXvn-nDVNutNXJLGBhU916o-GmWbpVWyzUeRsSVLR4TEZLuplUJ0JJ1e2usPQ9zRJb-ow6tWkoINYjmtBLvWZ71I3W5YAxtWK0mKJWyw58qgjVcuw6maaA7UwNn61gH7udEmG9yePocI/s1600/deuce-komen-watch_front1.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 123px; height: 144px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLMXvn-nDVNutNXJLGBhU916o-GmWbpVWyzUeRsSVLR4TEZLuplUJ0JJ1e2usPQ9zRJb-ow6tWkoINYjmtBLvWZ71I3W5YAxtWK0mKJWyw58qgjVcuw6maaA7UwNn61gH7udEmG9yePocI/s200/deuce-komen-watch_front1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532111716646169186" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><br />The ultimate must-have for every work-out, this water-proof watch will wi</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >thstand the most strenuous of activities, rain or shine. Not to mention, the pink band will add a dash of pizzazz to even the dreariest of mornings. Deuce Brand Pink Ribbon Watches cost $20.00 each and 10% of each watch goes directly to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The watches can be purchased online at <a href="http://www.deucebrand.com/">www.deucebrand.com</a> and at various retailers aroun</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >d the country.<br /><br />______<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kicks<br /><br /></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >Bringing the “Heat” this season is an all new LeBron James signature shoe. The LEBRON 8 uses the best of Max Air 360 and Flywire technology to create a solid performance shoe.<br />The LEBRON 8 is classically crafted and modeled after the shell of a dress shoe.Functional detailing in the perimeter of the outsole provides flexibility while representing LeBron’s personal inspiration points. Deep cut forefoot flex grooves provide an optimal range of motion. Lightweight multidirectional herringbone pattern specifically designed for LeBron’s first step and his quick cuts.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9dXBEh6fPTA_yrNRlrHF219dIUX8F1YfYf4ojGOwBoSzg8xf76BW_E9Hz65V1bREOW7PvhBkElRINSRv9UKPYqnBr5aeVTfQVT1pMf-7kuMFTynPu5-9VUTNShEZAxKY4D-c8ukXjL5iP/s1600/LEBRON+8+TECH+SHEET+FINAL.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 154px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9dXBEh6fPTA_yrNRlrHF219dIUX8F1YfYf4ojGOwBoSzg8xf76BW_E9Hz65V1bREOW7PvhBkElRINSRv9UKPYqnBr5aeVTfQVT1pMf-7kuMFTynPu5-9VUTNShEZAxKY4D-c8ukXjL5iP/s200/LEBRON+8+TECH+SHEET+FINAL.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532112314550544530" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >The lion on the front-side of the tongue represents LeBron’s ravenous nature – like that of a hunter on the basketball court. The</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" > tongue-back label is a nod to bespoke off court attire, and highlights the crafted nature of the LEBRON 8 made specifically for Mr. LeBron James. The numbers 828 represent the 82 regular </span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >season games and the 28 playoff games.<br /><br />The height differential between the collar and heel has increased, which results in better lock down and more Achilles flexion.<br /><br />The structural TPU injected frame around Flywire technology, delivers ergonomic zonally-designed support, for lightweight lockdown only where needed.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >The Swoosh design was moved back on the LEBRON 8 towards the rear of the shoe, ending on unique spoiler loop, to symbolize LeBron’s speed on court.<br /><br />Midsole compression molded Phylon interface works in concert with Max Air 360 cushioning to help guide through the footstrike and further enhance the ride.<br /><br />Max Air 360 unit was designed for ultimate cushioning and impact protection.</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><br />The alternating formation of the laces eye row was created for better fit, with a top eyelet to provide enhanced lockdown through dual pull design, shaped like the number 8.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >The fully integrated, seamless mesh innersleeve provides breathability and comfort.<br /><br />Outsole geometry combined with X Flex design decouples the heel to displace force and pressure.<br /><br />For more info visit <a href="http://www.nike.com/">www.Nike.com</a><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >_____<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Shopping</span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLo3BgJqaXdcBfHzZl-THXVjoN_BPi5SFrXp-E1BsEQqdnyAaGrMx5VgZQ6Z0VOBzujg6oqdBeHn8nflBi7CTuTXeVjS-OhZ-i1RvS4NixX7zyfLg14nk1uE20A0HyM5ZIYiKbbiNJwQkG/s1600/2983629_1_.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 154px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLo3BgJqaXdcBfHzZl-THXVjoN_BPi5SFrXp-E1BsEQqdnyAaGrMx5VgZQ6Z0VOBzujg6oqdBeHn8nflBi7CTuTXeVjS-OhZ-i1RvS4NixX7zyfLg14nk1uE20A0HyM5ZIYiKbbiNJwQkG/s200/2983629_1_.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532112793575680130" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >With Halloween just around the corner, if you don’t have your costume </span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >together visit <a href="http://www.flirtcatalog.com/">www.FlirtCatalog.com</a> for an array of fun and flirty costumes, from popular styles like French Maid and Cop, to intricate, high-end get-ups like Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” look. One of this year’s most popular collections is the “Adult Tea Party,” which offers a selection of costumes inspired by the hit film “Alice in Wonderland!”<br /><br />_____<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Day of the Dead</span></span><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >Mexico celebrates the Day of the Dead on November 1st and the 2nd. The tradition suggests the belief that between October 31st and the day of the celebration, the souls of the dearly departed roam the earth to enjoy the pleasures they had in their earthly life. The holiday is meant to honor those who have passed, and celebrate their life.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ5eXdkfXb_VBpL93YfV8xUyP8on5ByYA9szUuycGvwSmdeOzA4txI-TAQ2ZrELuzlGoctFoJOPmGMEL_E08ZpM7nyoq99zzKR6Xh0WIfZ0Sne-Tti5FT7q68ZXR4XGgxTj6ODUFrT4dUW/s1600/Picture+1.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 160px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ5eXdkfXb_VBpL93YfV8xUyP8on5ByYA9szUuycGvwSmdeOzA4txI-TAQ2ZrELuzlGoctFoJOPmGMEL_E08ZpM7nyoq99zzKR6Xh0WIfZ0Sne-Tti5FT7q68ZXR4XGgxTj6ODUFrT4dUW/s200/Picture+1.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532113751472789458" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >As a result of the mixing of cultures and their Catholic and Mayan antecedents, the days of the dead are a time of great family togetherness in which the whole family take part and everyone is involved.<br /><br />Throughout the state of Quintana Roo, “Hanal Pixan” -as the Day of the Dead is known within the Mayan tradition- is one of the most significant traditions, due to all the preparations involved: the building of beautiful altars, adorned with palm crosses, candles, drinks, pictures and the “deceased’s” favorite food comes to life. During “Hanal Pixan”, people pray and sing, sweep the yards and paint the walls to receive the dead with full honors.<br /><br />Gastronomically, “Hanal Pixan” is a celebration that bursts with flavor. Large portions of the best dishes are prepared, with the idea that the souls enjoy earthly pleasures such as food. Proof of this is the Mucbipollo, from the Mayan “Pib” which means “buried” and is a tamale or corn cake stuffed with chicken, sauce, broth and spices, cooked in a hole in the ground and covered with banana leaves. All the food is arranged on the altars for the souls to have their feast. The belief dictates that the offered food looses its flavor and nutrients by the next day.<br /><br />Day of the dead was declared in 2003 as a World’s Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO, due to the importance it has on Mexican indigenous communities’ everyday lives regarding the different dimensions and perceptions of death. </span>GEM NYC for Urban Latinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06220697755797429345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7319341009260071437.post-82648459023661615032010-10-18T11:16:00.016-04:002010-10-18T11:47:42.925-04:00Week of October 19 – October 25, 2010<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">Since my horoscope (Gemini, of course) stated this week that I need to recharge my batteries, and get back into my fabulous GEM routine – I thought to myself, well - what better way to do so than by catching up with this week’s NYC staples (film, theatre, fa<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-family:arial;" >shion, music)?<br />I feel rejuvenated already – try it </span></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-family:arial;" >yourselves!</span></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Let us know where you’ve gone or plan on going this month by sharing some</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-family:arial;" ><br />of</span></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-family:arial;" > your own GEM NYC finds, or if you’d like to drop</span> us a line please</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;"> do so at </span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">gem@ulmedia.net.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />_______________________________ </div><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br /><br />FILM </span></span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Freddy Vargas, born in the Dominican Republic and curre</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">ntly living in New York, returned to Santo Domingo to shoot <span style="font-style: italic;">“Hispaniola,</span>” a short-film/docudrama that ambitiously–and successfully–tackles a number of themes relevant to Dominican society today, including racism, relations between Haitians and Dominicans, immigration, and economic challenges in the </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">developing world. </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXh-sMHDRauPTdrnmF18-qBDA9n6rH56QOkSwxnKTXIageorlri3I1iTZLdnMjdTpDH1fLPwmiLINp1F4dZAgOCL14l9_Xaj4ngGqVfbp9slP1AK_zEM8MrmQj7wiVeywWV_pjZ0MkETb4/s1600/mime-1.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 168px; height: 254px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXh-sMHDRauPTdrnmF18-qBDA9n6rH56QOkSwxnKTXIageorlri3I1iTZLdnMjdTpDH1fLPwmiLINp1F4dZAgOCL14l9_Xaj4ngGqVfbp9slP1AK_zEM8MrmQj7wiVeywWV_pjZ0MkETb4/s200/mime-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529408143825928002" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">The film depicts two families from drastically different economic, social, and cultural backgrounds. There’s the well-to-do family of a Dominican politician–who live in a beautiful home. Right across the street is a </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">family of Haitian immigrants, who have come to Santo Domingo to work. While they construct the home of a verbally abusive Dominican, they cook and sleep on the worksite and worry constantly about being</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> deported by immigration, as they’re in Santo Do</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">mingo without legal work papers. </span></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />The families, of course, would never cross paths were it not for the young sons of each group. It’s a tense, explosive 12 minutes, and one</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> that accurately portrays painful truths about current social problems on the island. </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />Yet as interesting as the film is (albeit biased), so too is Vargas’s story of making it. Vargas confronted a number of obstacles for such a short film. Following the screening of this film in 2006, there was great opposition from the government for its distribution. This short-film </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">garnered an entry with the Havana Film Festival in New York City, and won HBO’s Best Short Film Competition Award in 2007 at the New York Latino Film Festival. </span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Vargas’s goal in making “Hispaniola” was to raise consciousness about identity and race relations in the Dominican Republic, and to advocate social change by inviting conversation </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">about these issues. </span></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">You can watch the full version of “Hispaniola” <a href="http://www.vodpod.com/watch/1363344-from-the-av-room-hispaniola">here</a>.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><embed src="http://beta.pluggd.com/player/loader.swf" name="delve_playera2ea2d90de9f4b63a52863033572e5c5155632e" wmode="transparent" allowscriptaccess="never" allowfullscreen="false" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.adobe.com/go/getflashplayer" flashvars="mediaId=523eac37db1d4f86b94b3c12b6c7d7ec&playerForm=DelvePlayer" height="415" width="480"></embed> <div style="font-size:0.9em;"> <span style="font-family:arial;"> <a href="http://vodpod.com/watch/1363344-from-the-av-room-hispaniola">From the AV Room: Hispaniola</a></span> <span style="font-family:arial;">- Watch more <a href="http://vodpod.com/entertainment">Entertainment Videos</a> at <a href="http://vodpod.com/">Vodpod</a>.</span></div></span><br />_______ <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br /><br />FASHION</span></span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkvXJrs9yX4QX-xK642qQJy5uB5UpV-PMEAIV5yk4QoqWRJPvdQbrSJRrlHc7bp-A_sm5CNQyHs30xPWDawRdwUuENibrEvbowAR8ley79ILGpObj19nSutWsPthosvEnrhgtWiCQ_sDw9/s1600/mime.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 184px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkvXJrs9yX4QX-xK642qQJy5uB5UpV-PMEAIV5yk4QoqWRJPvdQbrSJRrlHc7bp-A_sm5CNQyHs30xPWDawRdwUuENibrEvbowAR8ley79ILGpObj19nSutWsPthosvEnrhgtWiCQ_sDw9/s200/mime.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529408300665762786" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">BOOTS:</span> I'm a big ballet flat person and wear them as long as possible into the cold weathe</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">r</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> without socks. When I finally can't stand cold ankles any longer, I typically turn to ankle boots and tall boots. However, I have also been known to wear socks with flats on </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">occasion.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">S</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">ome flats are easier to pair with </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">socks than others. For instance, an Oxford flat or menswear-inspired shoe looks great with a sock, and mary jane style flats tend to look great with tights. The trickiest kind of flat to wear with a sock is a ballet flat or similar shoe that shows </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">off a lot of the top of your foot (instep), however, it can be done. The key to pulling off </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">this look is to match your sock color to your shoe color. Black is always the easiest, so a black </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">sock with a black shoe looks fine. Choose a smooth sock (or tights) that won't bunch up.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />There is a big trend towards socks this season, as seen with this year’s NY Fashion Week last month, as designers placed many looks down the runways showing off socks with heels, </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">sandals and ankle boots. GEM has picked out a couple of boot styles for you</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> to start thinking of your current or future : ) boot collection. Fall into style this month with GEM!</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">-</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">-----<br /><br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheYPkXPngmAJ6jcyJFgtlY3l8JXoplq8fCXN_CuZXRvEhb2-2LhEw0LYsFEvA9I77tvlBpVtdguMjEHdCBOKT2frZYFpDWeYiDGAaqMNXhBOJqAfZ__fM0ByfmACgNci0b-VoUKYX1YsX1/s1600/mime-2.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 197px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheYPkXPngmAJ6jcyJFgtlY3l8JXoplq8fCXN_CuZXRvEhb2-2LhEw0LYsFEvA9I77tvlBpVtdguMjEHdCBOKT2frZYFpDWeYiDGAaqMNXhBOJqAfZ__fM0ByfmACgNci0b-VoUKYX1YsX1/s200/mime-2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529409300116586338" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">S</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">AMPLE SALE: <span style="font-weight: bold;">Elie Tahari Fall 2010 Sample Sale</span></span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">October 19 - October 23 2010</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Tues-Fri (8:30am-7:30pm), Sat (10am-5pm)</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />510 5th Ave.,</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">New York, NY </span> <span style="font-family:arial;">212-398-2622</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />Elie Tahari is hosting their fall 2010 sample sale, offering 70%</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> - 80% off Women’s, Men’s, Shoes and Handbags!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Below are some GEM deals and steals – I hope you can get to </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">them!</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br /><br /></span></span><span><span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNhBmDrh0jdsEyIoiDWK1zTZabYE-lbb5rL83dAeW3GIAWK_LA05tdU9ZrE7wkqHOLEoUcJ78irg74QKdrC4pwo08uSSMWSYU6WMbERH3RmwsgvqLGSyGpus2rsSLLzR4XxkX7BPqybvWk/s1600/mime-4.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 110px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNhBmDrh0jdsEyIoiDWK1zTZabYE-lbb5rL83dAeW3GIAWK_LA05tdU9ZrE7wkqHOLEoUcJ78irg74QKdrC4pwo08uSSMWSYU6WMbERH3RmwsgvqLGSyGpus2rsSLLzR4XxkX7BPqybvWk/s200/mime-4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529409656217236674" border="0" /></a></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Women:</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">Leather distressed jacket with exposed zipper detail - originally $1,298, now $279</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">Cozy</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> fall sweaters </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">and cardigans in lux yarns, originally $198-$398, now $49-$89</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">Silk printed and wool </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">dresses originally $198 to $448, now $99 to $129</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">Pencil skirt with lace overlay originally $268 now $59</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">Dress pants originally $248, now all $59</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br /><br />Footwear:</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">Suede caged bootie- originally $498, now $99 </span> <span style="font-family:arial;">Leather platform clogs- originally $248, now $99</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">Leather ballet flat with jewel and metal embellishments- originally $298, now $79</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Handbags:</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">Metallic distressed leather tote with chain handle- originally $468, now $249</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">Clutch with floral and embellishment detail - originally $368, now $179</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">Oversized leather pleated hobo</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">bag- originally $898, now $249</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">_________</span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br /><br /></span></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >DANCE</span></span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaPjvdbAtQtRP7qCKA7Cyxw5nho9QjSv0CjHxIkR1Oz7d5xGrlu7H3K-FH_72yTVjLpG9z1qLYZ69c0sJMKQQElkQEQeIvWCDx7vrXZtK5cNg5-2rJX68Xtc_Ql_0pcbMZ_TmhQCI9_AUA/s1600/mime-3.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 113px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaPjvdbAtQtRP7qCKA7Cyxw5nho9QjSv0CjHxIkR1Oz7d5xGrlu7H3K-FH_72yTVjLpG9z1qLYZ69c0sJMKQQElkQEQeIvWCDx7vrXZtK5cNg5-2rJX68Xtc_Ql_0pcbMZ_TmhQCI9_AUA/s200/mime-3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529409716341777922" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">El Repertorio Español announces the World Premiere of "<span style="font-style: italic;">Habanera</span>," a new dance by legendary Flamenco and Spanish dancer, Pilar Rioja.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />"<span style="font-style: italic;">Habanera</span>," with music by Cuban composer and singer Guillermo Portabales is a new Flamenco dance which highlights the creative influences of African </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">and Caribbean rhythms on Spanish dance.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">The premiere will take place during a limited three week engagement, part of Ms. Rioja's 38th season in New York, from October 21st through November 8, 2010 at Repertorio Español's Gramercy Arts Theater located at 138 East 27th Street New York, </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">NY 10016. Ms. Rioja performs with live music and flamenco singers. </span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">The program will also include some of Ms. Rioja's most popular dances such as the flamenco "Taranto"; the Andalusian "Café de chinitas" and "El vito"; and Boccherini's classic "Grave Assai-</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Fandango." </span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />TICKETS for PILAR RIOJA begin at $25 and may be reserved online at: <a href="http://www.repertorio.org/">www.repertorio.org</a>; by phone: 212-225-9999; or in person at El Repertorio Español’s Gramercy Arts Theater Box Office located at 138 East 27 Street, New York, NY between Lexington and Third Avenues (Sun-Thurs 10am-7pm | Fri-Sat 10am-9pm).</span><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Get to know Pilar’s famous dance moves by clicking on the video player below:</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span></span></span><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" class="youtube-player" type="text/html" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/npgBsa--sDY?rel=0&hd=1" frameborder="0" height="345" width="420"></iframe><br /><br /><br /><br />_________<br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />THEATRE</span></span></span><br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEift9Lxgp_sxEtcA9m_jLHwO8wdd0qyASFN3SaQcswN-gQoQpJzmxZBttH5NOotXctIO-y6DIpTU5inTFM1QmTnySgVlNT6MM4dBYjHqLbsjC5qrc_hH3Voc5yTH8tMNCsBQkG1mEQLOjQa/s1600/mime-5.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 131px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEift9Lxgp_sxEtcA9m_jLHwO8wdd0qyASFN3SaQcswN-gQoQpJzmxZBttH5NOotXctIO-y6DIpTU5inTFM1QmTnySgVlNT6MM4dBYjHqLbsjC5qrc_hH3Voc5yTH8tMNCsBQkG1mEQLOjQa/s200/mime-5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529410997009253762" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">When Pedro Almodóvar arrived in town in 1988 to show his new film at the New York Film Festival he became an instant sensation. Channeling the burst of energy and freedom in post-Franco Spain, <a href="http://www.imbd.com/title/tt0095675"><span style="font-style: italic;">Mujeres al Borde de un Ataque de Nervios</span></a> was one of the most unusual and exhilarating new films in years. It was nominated for the Oscar for Best Foreign Film, and quickly became not just a classic, but a favorite.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Now, <span style="font-style: italic;">Women </span></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-style: italic;">On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown</span> is a new musical based on Almodovar’s indie film. Both touching and hilarious, it's a story about women and the men who pursue them... find them, lose them, need them, and reject them. At the center is Pepa, played by Sherie Rene Scott, whose friends and lovers are blazing a trail through 1980s Madrid. And why do they all keep showing up at her high-rise apartment? Gazpacho perhaps? </span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />Along with Pepa, there's her missing lover, Ivan, played by Brian Stokes Mitchell; his ex-wife of questionable sanity, Lucia, played by Patti LuPone; their son Carlos, played by “Idol’s” Justin Guarini; among others. Mayhem and comic madness are a plenty, balanced by the empathy and heart that are trademarks of Almodóvar's work.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Women On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown</span> is now playing for a limited time at the <a href="http://www.shubertorganization.com/theatres/belasco.asp">Belasco Theatre</a> on Broadway – before it moves to its semi-permanent home with Lincoln Center in November, </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">2010. You may purchase tickets to this limited screening by Telecharge here (last show will play on October 24th, at 8PM EST).</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">________</span> </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br /><br /><br /></span></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >MUSICA<br /><br /></span></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqam2ZuQy7y_PXy8mduVVei5xxxa9mQC5QAZAcbCIVl77YOmGAXYzh6FHEc6yxvjYhupRqOIVnnpB5K8gVOwV-OYUM2GExRvRrdsQFC1R3Nim_fktvjFjUm7JqJfJwVm51hFWFmwai3JWU/s1600/mime-6.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 165px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqam2ZuQy7y_PXy8mduVVei5xxxa9mQC5QAZAcbCIVl77YOmGAXYzh6FHEc6yxvjYhupRqOIVnnpB5K8gVOwV-OYUM2GExRvRrdsQFC1R3Nim_fktvjFjUm7JqJfJwVm51hFWFmwai3JWU/s200/mime-6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529410471268782706" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"> <span style="font-family:arial;"><a href="http://www.jenniferlopez.com/">Jennifer Lopez </a>has been keeping a low profile for a while now. Some of that time has been voluntary -- motherhood and running a family are no joke -- and some of it hasn't; her 2007 album <span style="font-style: italic;">Brave</span> was her least successful album, commercially. But with a couple of proven hit-makers behind the boards, Jennifer Lopez is looking to make a comeback with "Good Hit."</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />Produced by <a href="http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/tag/the-dream/">The Dream</a> and <a href="http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/tag/tricky-stewart">Tricky Stewart</a>, "Good Hit," which will likely be featured on Lopez's long-awaited Love album, features a rather different sound… especially since we don't really hear Jennifer Lopez's voice. But she’s lovely nonetheless.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />Over a slick dance beat, Jennifer Lopez sings about dropping it low in a voice coated with the much-maligned but incredibly popular vocal filter.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />You can listen to a snippet of the "Good Hit" below. What do you think? Is Auto Tune back? Or should it stay locked away somewhere in T-Pain's storage space? Let us know your thoughts by commenting below.</span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />**Please note that JLo has not released a video for this track as of yet, however our awesomely talented friend 2VegasBaby :) has made a compilation of JLo videos for us to view - with lip-synching to boot!</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Listen to a snippet of Jennifer Lopez's "Good Hit" by clicking on the video player below, courtesy of 2VegasBaby.<br /><br /></span></span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><iframe title="YouTube video player" class="youtube-player" type="text/html" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Jhs2D66i-sI?rel=0&hd=1" frameborder="0" height="266" width="420"></iframe></span> </span>GEM NYC for Urban Latinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06220697755797429345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7319341009260071437.post-42541423166950570772010-10-13T12:32:00.011-04:002010-10-13T13:03:37.713-04:00Week of October 12 to October 18, 2010<span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >TECH</span></span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">On the Run with Nike<br /></span></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWOiRFpM5rrTK35FaVgBtbOS5K8KSTML-MXLRKInAwvsKZWwCZjgieX4qDvgdi4GiDUwAq3Van3kOz4p18Mba2tGFoVGqVSpzIoZXEiXdVVBVFbyEHH3NN23_cthznkHjyHx5ib7fgSVNE/s1600/300dpi_1_Welcome+screen_home_%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWOiRFpM5rrTK35FaVgBtbOS5K8KSTML-MXLRKInAwvsKZWwCZjgieX4qDvgdi4GiDUwAq3Van3kOz4p18Mba2tGFoVGqVSpzIoZXEiXdVVBVFbyEHH3NN23_cthznkHjyHx5ib7fgSVNE/s200/300dpi_1_Welcome+screen_home_%5B5%5D.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527572826830391170" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">The new Nike+ GPS App allows runners to use their iPhone to visually m</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">ap</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> every run while tracking pace, distance, time and calories-burned as </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">well as stay motivated with instant feedback during and after each run from athletes like Paula Radcliffe and Lance Armstrong, and comedian Tracy Morgan!</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />The app also connects runners around the world or just down the street through <a href="http://www.nikeplus.com/">www.nikeplus.com,</a> the largest running community in the world with</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> more than 3 million members. </span> <span style="font-family:arial;"> </span> <span style="font-family:arial;">The Nike+ GPS app for iPhone allows runners to: </span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Run Anywhere:</span> From indoor to outdoor, track to treadmill, this new app combin</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">es the power of </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">GPS technology with an accelerometer to map and track a run from anywhere. Even if the GPS signal is not available, the accelerometer will allow the user to continue to track pace, distance, </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">time and calories-burned. </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />Map Your Runs:</span> GPS technology allows runners to keep track all of their routes including a breakdown of pace and distance at different points during a run. Runners can even tap the screen during a run to see their current location. </span> <span style="font-family:arial;">Challenge Yourself: The “Challenge Me” feature allows runners to challenge themselves to run farther, faster, or longer than a previous run already logged. The app will also track run history to be able to personalize challenges. </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYH1q5EMkw7nbevvdpt5cXEGOgngts79yLnAoDIPeb3iFYLP1EkMWwnrsT-FIKMIfGFqt6stHXDTe_kf4Y-wKIgoLLew71qsuBQK_x4P0bpnmkSJQ7ty_-8D4eHJ6PrdmZ-rsiZyx2imBg/s1600/FaHo10_RN_Butterfly_LunarGlide2(2)_low+res%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 143px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYH1q5EMkw7nbevvdpt5cXEGOgngts79yLnAoDIPeb3iFYLP1EkMWwnrsT-FIKMIfGFqt6stHXDTe_kf4Y-wKIgoLLew71qsuBQK_x4P0bpnmkSJQ7ty_-8D4eHJ6PrdmZ-rsiZyx2imBg/s200/FaHo10_RN_Butterfly_LunarGlide2(2)_low+res%5B2%5D.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527573127957686434" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Stay Connected:</span> Runners can wirelessly connect with <a href="http://www.nikeplus.com/">www.nikeplus.com</a> after each run to</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">instantly save the run and share it with friends via the </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">site, Twitter, or Facebook. In addition, they can view their progress on </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">goals, participate in running challenges and download coaching programs</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">. </span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br />Stay Motivated:</span> Runners receive motivating messages from top athletes and celebrities when specific customized goals are achieved, challenges</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">are won, or when a personal best is achieved. Runners can also tap the iPhone screen to receive in-run feedback.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />The Nike+ GPS App is available for $1.99 from the App Store on iPhone and iPod touch at <a href="http://www.itunes.com/appstore">www.itunes.com/appstore</a>. The Nike+ GPS App is compatible with the iPhone and iPod touch although the app will function only through accelometer technology on the iPod touch. </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br />____</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-size:130%;" > <span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >SHOPPING<br /></span></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Shop for the Cure: Breast Cancer Awareness Month </span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />This October, many brands will inspire shoppers to show their support for breast cancer awareness with this year’s must-have accessory item. </span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWUjpxFhHqkxL6p0XnwMYdFMGox4_hRV9BMtyzmbiMlZe1YC7eKZi1Ri3ECHHq5Ql-Ry5HhtQTgLWTAuyxXGEY9d9mlApX6d3LMeN6BNSAyz9FbtWjdGz3Y8Z6X_qx1Rnofun_vL86ymjF/s1600/080222_4_700x700.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWUjpxFhHqkxL6p0XnwMYdFMGox4_hRV9BMtyzmbiMlZe1YC7eKZi1Ri3ECHHq5Ql-Ry5HhtQTgLWTAuyxXGEY9d9mlApX6d3LMeN6BNSAyz9FbtWjdGz3Y8Z6X_qx1Rnofun_vL86ymjF/s200/080222_4_700x700.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527573421946510578" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">The 2010 Payless Breast Cancer Awareness charm bracelet benefitting Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the world’s leading breast cancer advocacy organization. The nation’s largest specialty footwear retailer is proud to once again offer its Embrace the Cause bracelet in all its stores beginning Oct</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">. 1 and online at <a href="http://www.payless.com/">Payless.com</a>® starting this week for just $2 – an accessible pric</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">e </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">that enables more people to get involved and has raised more than $3.6 million since 2004 for the cause. </span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Payless will donate 100 percent of the net profits (at least $1/bracelet) of bracelet sales to Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, helping to support breast cancer research and community outreach programs. Over the past seven years, the Payless Embrace the Cause program has raised more than $3.6 million in the fight against breast cancer and Payless is proud to be a member of Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s “Million Dollar Council.” </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />The limited-edition charm bracelet features three elastic pin</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">k bands embellished with several </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">“floating” silver-toned balls, linked together by a dangling breast cancer awareness ribbon charm. To buy the bracelet, consumers can visit all Payless stores in the U.S., Canada and </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Puerto Rico beginning Oct. 1 or shop <a href="http://www.payless.com/">www.Payless.com</a> beginning this week. </span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkSAfIF4LxAPkJVphSqwskE-gVqKm4jSYuKbQtakX20zggnvXlpqvjc6mjVV3x2JhIrYtpBvt5F_MOgxOJYN19cGu1QoZuwA4o8TYDqApB1xjVcmHCfqAN6qgrv9IIekI0bXNIvvJ1y3ff/s1600/079292_4_490x490.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkSAfIF4LxAPkJVphSqwskE-gVqKm4jSYuKbQtakX20zggnvXlpqvjc6mjVV3x2JhIrYtpBvt5F_MOgxOJYN19cGu1QoZuwA4o8TYDqApB1xjVcmHCfqAN6qgrv9IIekI0bXNIvvJ1y3ff/s200/079292_4_490x490.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527573772857908594" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Beginning last week, Payless also began offering the "Sierra" all-pink sweater slipper in select stores in the U.S. and Canada. The Sierra is a scuff-style slipper, co-branded Airwalk and Susan G. Komen for the Cure, and features a plush and cozy pink faux fur lining with a cable knit upper also trimmed in faux fur. The slipper is offered in women's and girls' sizing and retails for $19.99 and $17.99, respectively. Payless will donate $2 per pair sold to </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Susan G. Komen for the </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Cure.</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />According to the American Cancer Society’s 2010 facts and figures, an estimated 207,090 cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to occur in the United States this year alone. One woman will be diagnosed with breast cancer every three minutes in the United States. For more information on breast health or breast cancer, contact Susan G. Komen for the Cure at 1-877</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> GO KOMEN (1-877-465-6636) or visit <a href="http://www.komen.org/">www.komen.org</a>.</span><br /><br />______<br /><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >TELEVISION</span></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><br />Norte A Sur</span></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Young American Latinos today are known for being explorers, creators, challengers, tearers-down and builders-up. Like every generation of American youth, they are questioning the “what is” and looking for the “what should be”. For them being a pioneer is a mixture of their culture, style and music. They are influenced by the world’s cultural landscape and authentic distinctions of their own. The question is: Where we can find these modern day Latino pioneers?</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR-jmujB7dNHD_KLzI5mTUcxGsNZhJ7n0SN5FOeTOTFe9CVyi80Gu9SM7_z1pXW_kWO9qFtoyBjqu7PlBuKVVEk94emrBbIQU_zyWf7LfBiNqPh7SyaDCqUUzhYdLmHyQI6_-reMpWJ9x-/s1600/Image-106.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 232px; height: 170px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR-jmujB7dNHD_KLzI5mTUcxGsNZhJ7n0SN5FOeTOTFe9CVyi80Gu9SM7_z1pXW_kWO9qFtoyBjqu7PlBuKVVEk94emrBbIQU_zyWf7LfBiNqPh7SyaDCqUUzhYdLmHyQI6_-reMpWJ9x-/s200/Image-106.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527574582272842818" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">This fall, Levi’s invites you to ‘Go Forth’ through the lens of the</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> <span style="font-style: italic;">Norte A Sur</span>, <span style="font-style: italic;">Una Ruta</span>...<span style="font-style: italic;">5 Experiencias</span> show where viewers will get a chance to join five modern day pioneers travelin</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">g along the Pan-American Highway to discover more about themselves and their roots. The journey will be broadcasted </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">on Discovery en Español from September 25 through November 27, 2010. Throughout the journey these modern day pioneers will make local stops to engage with the Real Work of communities and explore different cultures through the fields of art, music, design and fashion.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />Viewers of Discovery en Español will get the chance to be part of the journey through the online </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">community at <a href="http://www.norteasur5enruta.com/">www.norteasur5enruta.com</a> where, among other things, they can see the travelers’ status updates, make their own comments, send pictures and video, and virtually experience the travelers’ journey. Fans can also interact with the travelers through a dedicated <span style="font-style: italic;">Norte A Sur, Una Ruta</span>... <span style="font-style: italic;">5 Experiencias</span> Facebook page and even share their own visual journey by posting their favorite pictures on the <span style="font-style: italic;">Norte A Sur, Una Ruta</span>... <span style="font-style: italic;">5 Experiencias</span> Flickr site.</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />______<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-size:130%;" >A</span></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-size:130%;" >PP<br /></span></span><span style="font-family:arial;">Recently launched, the new PayPal app has some great features that are so helpful in everyday use!</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"> </span> </span><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Donations:</span> Choose from over 23,000 charities in the U.S., </span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR7wGM6f7jrjdgdEgkJJ6TNV5niQSmQIYbsvY2D-exS-kHB4Oq2dWuO-Hd2yp6VeN5g5zKPJkZZPz3KPIsLZ6lCBxpTnuKBbY9hKxgFNHTGG4rGrotJkvr3R1HETgwp0kNIWH8bXTzvmfD/s1600/Picture+1.png"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 165px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR7wGM6f7jrjdgdEgkJJ6TNV5niQSmQIYbsvY2D-exS-kHB4Oq2dWuO-Hd2yp6VeN5g5zKPJkZZPz3KPIsLZ6lCBxpTnuKBbY9hKxgFNHTGG4rGrotJkvr3R1HETgwp0kNIWH8bXTzvmfD/s200/Picture+1.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527575070092802898" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">UK and Canada and instantly make a contribution. Don’t know where to start? Search by keyword to find foundations that support your passions, or search by location to direct your funds to a local charity.</span></span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Send Money:</span> Sending money with the PayPal app is easier than going to the ATM or mailing checks to friends and family </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">you may owe money to, or want to add a little doe to their pockets. All you need is the recipient’s e-mail address or mobile number and they will get a message telling them their cash is ready. They can then log in or sign up for a PayPal account to withdraw the money. This is great to use when splitting the check of a meal, a vacation, a present, etc.</span></span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Split the check:</span> Don’t waste another hour in the restaurant splitting the check down to the very last penny. Conveniently calculate costs and tip with this great function.</span></span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Collect money: </span>Easily collect money from your friends when you take the brunt of the bill. They will receive a notification telling them what they owe you so you can get your money back in your pocket!</span></span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Set reminders:</span> In addition to using this feature to manage your PayPal accounts, it is great for recurring p</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">ayments, like paying rent or paying off those daunting, but necessary, credit card bills. </span></span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Bump: </span>This one’s really the best of both worlds…fun and effective! Users tap iPhones or </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Android phones, and funds are quickly transferred between their PayPal accounts with a token “bump” to seal the deal.</span></span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Mobile Express Checkout:</span> PayPal Mobile Express Checkout (currently in beta) makes it easier people to shop from their phones. Take impulse purchases to the next level and instantly shop online from your mobile device. With Mobile Check Capture, skip the hassle of inputting all of your shipping and credit card info every time the shopping bug strikes. With just a couple of clicks and a confirmation your wants (and needs) are yours!</span></span></li></ul><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">_______<br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >SPA</span></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">SPA WEEK</span></span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Its Spa Week again! This year for the 13th edition of </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">the Fall 2010 Event day, medical and resort spas will continue to offer 2-3 of their most exclusive services for the discounted price of $50 each. Spa Week’s Fall 2010 Event will take place October 11th – 17th. </span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Without further ado, here are our Top 5 Spa Treatment Trends for </span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-eb2jFBwS02kuWAnoteplsnsC2IAvrkOHw64Y5HDpYCgr3id22cT30Z64B6qR4TV077MvRhMS2uoYSe1D-Q5dUyLSV0A4UP83yWl6udYqfWj7c8EGS7Uk-JrH2l-qUFsb7G3URSe3T06w/s1600/iStock_000011965873Small.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 131px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-eb2jFBwS02kuWAnoteplsnsC2IAvrkOHw64Y5HDpYCgr3id22cT30Z64B6qR4TV077MvRhMS2uoYSe1D-Q5dUyLSV0A4UP83yWl6udYqfWj7c8EGS7Uk-JrH2l-qUFsb7G3URSe3T06w/s200/iStock_000011965873Small.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527575862757092978" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">the Fall</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> 2010 Event: </span> </span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span><ul><li><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">Fighting Allergies</span></span><span style="font-family:arial;"> - Sinus massages, breathe-easy facials and cold and flu bath salts are just a few of the spa services</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> being featured this upcoming Spa Week. New treatments using Eucalyptus, humidifiers and</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> Lymph drainage movements are just a few of the</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> techniques being used to assist in allergy relief. </span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">Bikini Glamour</span></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-style: italic;"> -</span> Vajazzling made its sparkly splash at the Spring 2010 Event, when bedazzling your bikini</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> became the hot new standard in girly glamour. Bikini/Bum Facials and post-Brazilian waxing</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> rituals such as Airbrush painting and Vattooing are now the latest in bikini adornment. </span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Sleeping and Dreaming</span> </span>- <span style="font-family:arial;">A good night’s slumber with proper REM cycles can be just as rejuvenating as a spa treatment,</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> so one of the hottest trends emerging in the industry is a dream-worthy mix of the two to promote</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> better sleeping patterns. Some of these treatments being offering during the Fall 2010 Event </span><span style="font-family:arial;">include a Stress Solution Facial, Private Yoga Session and Meditation Calmquest Treatment. </span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >L</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtMkEWAvun6Su9XPDZmLZQuJd7j2Fp23FbFupix7B64KJiNYX7TM1EZ3RPnjgFKydFu64Now9Vk3NfHGZ3QzkoimHjWkCdNUTcMWPXWEYKFRL_Au_x7zi6ffE39RYEsWYCWdFEbgjJnBQ0/s1600/iStock_000011255310Small.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtMkEWAvun6Su9XPDZmLZQuJd7j2Fp23FbFupix7B64KJiNYX7TM1EZ3RPnjgFKydFu64Now9Vk3NfHGZ3QzkoimHjWkCdNUTcMWPXWEYKFRL_Au_x7zi6ffE39RYEsWYCWdFEbgjJnBQ0/s200/iStock_000011255310Small.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527576631923966642" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >ash Extensions </span><span style="font-family:arial;">- Eyelash length, thickness, volume and darkness have gone way up on </span><span style="font-family:arial;">the beauty priority lists of</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> women now more than ever. While new drugstore and professional lash volumizers continue</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> to crowd the lash-enhancing market, the Fall Spa Week event is poised to give women more</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> professional lash-extending options than ever before.<br /></span></li></ul><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><ul><li><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >Instant Inch Loss </span><span style="font-family:arial;">- The spa is becoming a go-to place to get almost instant, weight-loss results in addition to</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> providing long term benefits. Colon Hydrotherapy is becoming more popular as a quick, easy</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> cleanse, and new med-spa services like the 7E Treatment and Ionithermie give immediate results</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> by targeting muscles with waveform technology. </span> </li></ul>GEM NYC for Urban Latinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06220697755797429345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7319341009260071437.post-13245157372238259852010-10-04T12:23:00.015-04:002010-10-04T13:04:47.636-04:00Week of October 4 to October 11, 2010<div style="text-align: center; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;">This weekend, I thought to myself – <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">“</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Why do I love NYC so much</span>… Is it because it’s the melting pot of the world and you can interact with people of all walks of life? No, it’s not that… Is it because NYC is hip and fashionable? Yes, but not quite the real reason… Well finally, it dawned on me – that I don’t drive, AND yet I never miss a heart beat with this darn city”! </span> <span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br />New York City is amazing for its accessibility to everything and<br />everywhere worth experiencing</span><span style="font-size:130%;">:)<br /><br />Let’s exude our love for the city by trying some of this week’s great GEMs! </span> <span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Feel free to share some of your own GEM NYC finds, or<br />if you’d like to drop us a line please do so at gem@ulmedia.net.</span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:130%;">__________________________</span>____</span></div> </div><span style="font-size:100%;"> <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br />FOOD:</span></span> <span style="font-family:arial;"> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />ON-THE-GO</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-weight: bold;">:</span></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHi-CcGWNwFpy8ctVWihZNRRTNFTKJtGybG3wyQI_FkCc2WL1EU1z-QjsHpWbDJd7A3An828-6oIo2VmSDd9_6LxlG08MaZBPzYMizfDh83-CGTL8sqXQ2MPWjFu9qt9LSGrKiUETk0076/s1600/mime-8.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHi-CcGWNwFpy8ctVWihZNRRTNFTKJtGybG3wyQI_FkCc2WL1EU1z-QjsHpWbDJd7A3An828-6oIo2VmSDd9_6LxlG08MaZBPzYMizfDh83-CGTL8sqXQ2MPWjFu9qt9LSGrKiUETk0076/s200/mime-8.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524232619025645394" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">FiDi – also known as the Financial District - is apparently the hip </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">place to</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> catch the <a href="http://www.spreadvegan.com/">VSpot Cafe</a> food truck on the corner of Hanover and Water streets. I noticed it, because a guy out fron</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">t was handing out samples of (wait for it) VEGAN empanadas. Oh yeah bring on the tofu! Did I also mention that it’s “Latino Vegan food”? It see</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">ms that people are into the healthy eating binge lately because there is always a line that goes around the corner to order food from this truck. Or maybe they’re just like me (a hungry Latina suffering from an overkill of greasy burgers), who gets all –to-much excited when she sees the words empanada and rice and beans together. So “why” Vegan? Well, “why not”?! For sta</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">rters, eating a strict vegetarian or </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Vegan diet helps stop the </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">torture that millions of animals experience every day. Not to mention, the health benefits of a Vegan lifestyle are impressive for the waist line. Clearly, nobody is saying that we have to stop eating meat completely, but with options like the VSpot Café Truck</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">’s popular empanadas and </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">famous soy “chick</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">en” burrito, you might just think twice </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">about your diet! </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> <span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><br /><br /><br />IN-THE-CLASSROOM:</span></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Famous TV chef, <a href="http://www.lidiasitaly.com/">Lydia Bastianich </a>is launching her very own </span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ykxf1A99O0LGz6TSyMRnYyVjXM8LN8K-i6rISRREdebGxUqOAIbEAtbYnUJxFL89QU2eG6sYSPC0kJ_NzuEUCAkRWGGQo_I2nBlWA1rXzFpwZa00wZ1X6nJAzYRk6MGM2_O6u2HvI8yN/s1600/mime-2.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ykxf1A99O0LGz6TSyMRnYyVjXM8LN8K-i6rISRREdebGxUqOAIbEAtbYnUJxFL89QU2eG6sYSPC0kJ_NzuEUCAkRWGGQo_I2nBlWA1rXzFpwZa00wZ1X6nJAzYRk6MGM2_O6u2HvI8yN/s200/mime-2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524232881608969682" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">“Scuola di Cucina” – in NYC. To my mother’s dismay, my pots look as new as the day I got them from Macy’s – and my stove functions primarily to light my scented candles. So when I heard that Chef Lydia was starting a school in the city, I thought well, this is a GRAND opportunity for those who want to </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">learn to cook Italian food from the best in this industry - sign me up! In addition to being the quintissential Food Channel “chef," independent "restaurateur," and "mother of Joe," – (think Iron </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Chef), Lidia Bastianich can now </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">add "dean" to her name: that's her </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">official title at <a href="http://www.nreyork.eataly.it/index.php/la-scuola/">La Scuola di Eataly</a>, a new culinary endeavor that the </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Italian food colossus is launching now in October.</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">The 24-seat classroom will be used for lessons, lectures, demonstrations, tastings, and dinners; October's classes are largely composed of wine tastings, and establishing the series called </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">“Aperitivo with the Winemaker”. Future classes will feature appearances from the likes of <a href="http://www.cookstr.com/users/cesare-casella/profile">Cesare Casella</a> and <a href="http://www.esca-nyc.com/team.cfm">Dave Pasternack</a>, as well as agriculturally artisanal producers. Classes will range from $75-$175; more information is available on their academic offerings site: <a href="http://www.newyork.eatalty.it/index.php/la-scuola/">La Scuola di </a></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><a href="http://www.newyork.eatalty.it/index.php/la-scuola/">Eataly</a>.</span><br /><br />____</span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;">ARTES:</span></span></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></span> </span> <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-family:arial;" >Feed Your Kids the Arts…</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGzs1WLpzLOujCspSAlrI4fXBFkivOrM5ziCwU5GLB-SWVdstMC4-1TfI8Ji81v9ep5EuGpzmNlaRJ14YyVNXmselI0Fr0-JOOPv68c16l9OmVHoezP57Li1vkJSu8iuLe5Rk2451iqMmB/s1600/mime.gif"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 143px; height: 100px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGzs1WLpzLOujCspSAlrI4fXBFkivOrM5ziCwU5GLB-SWVdstMC4-1TfI8Ji81v9ep5EuGpzmNlaRJ14YyVNXmselI0Fr0-JOOPv68c16l9OmVHoezP57Li1vkJSu8iuLe5Rk2451iqMmB/s200/mime.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524233254428389794" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">The arts are enriched with the stuff kids need to succeed. Just like kids </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">need to have good nutrition on a daily basis, kids need to have their daily serving of the arts. Studies have shown that involvement in the arts helps kids increase test scores and promotes academic achievement. Kids who are involved in the arts are: </span></span><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">4 times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement </span></span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">3 times more likely to be elected to class office within their schools </span></span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">4 times more likely to participate in a math and science fair </span></span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">3 times more likely to win an award for school attendance </span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Chances are, though, that your kids are not getting enough art—in or out of school. "The Arts. Ask for More." public service advertising (PSA) campaign is designed to educate parents and citizens on why the arts are essential to a child's development and empower them to get more art into kids’ lives, both in and out of school.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Get Involved: <a href="http://www.americansforthearts.org/public_awareness/get_involved/001.asp">Click here for 10 Simple Ways</a> you can get more art into your child’s life.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><a href="http://ww2.americansforthearts.org/vango/custom/directory.aspx">Find an </a></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><a href="http://ww2.americansforthearts.org/vango/custom/directory.aspx">arts organization</a> or <a href="http://www.americansforthearts.org/public_awareness/partners/search_state.asp">PSA Partner</a> in your area to find out more about the arts and arts education </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">in your community.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /><a href="http://www.americansforthearts.org/public_awareness/artsed_facts/">Get the facts</a> on why an arts education is so important to your child’s development. If you wish to support the Arts for Education initiative by signing an electronic petition <a href="http://capwiz.com/artsusa/dbq/media">click here</a>. </span></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><br />________ <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-size:130%;">CULTURE & EVENTS:</span></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYP3ndQPhuUyONxSMNmVHvt6jBBaMb7VYzpzwLeI28pvDSvUoeRiQ3l_yLkcrok5WXWAYtixUDtpWnCoYPMIhBKgOHsgk3hnCwcHi4qpwev0Z3W6r2uxMaYLL3TkQUdq0H0IoOA4orE_YR/s1600/mime.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 129px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYP3ndQPhuUyONxSMNmVHvt6jBBaMb7VYzpzwLeI28pvDSvUoeRiQ3l_yLkcrok5WXWAYtixUDtpWnCoYPMIhBKgOHsgk3hnCwcHi4qpwev0Z3W6r2uxMaYLL3TkQUdq0H0IoOA4orE_YR/s200/mime.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524233580012365874" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Join New York City’s Latin Media and Entertainment Commission as they present the first-ever</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> Latin Media and Entertainment Week here, in the capital of the world.</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />New York City is the media and cultural capital of the world. It’s where the arts </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">converge with industry, startups, businesses, and much more. New York has also grown to become a major Latin media and entertainment center, where ideas, creativity, </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">innovation, and talent continue to shape our city into one of the most culturally diverse places in the world.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Events range from film, theater, dance, concerts, photography, art, museum exhibits, business </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">functions, and more. It’s a representation of the diverse and dynamic talent of the Latin communities. Featured participants include organizations such as The Met, El Museo del Barrio, El Repertorio Espanol, Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance, Loisaida Inc. and the Spain Arts Festival. To</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> view and attend any of the participating events<a href="http://www.nyc.gov/html/lmec/lmew/downloads/pdf/events.pdf"> click here to download the schedule</a>. Entrance fees range from $0 Free to $20.00. </span><br /><br />_________ </span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-size:130%;">DÉCOR:</span><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqA2f2yfZKrTqlgnMMzQM1wBeUuVtj9NA4LVAfjvdX9fO8wuL82r2EhggKEATGmnIhI_TbN7ASEDwwIKVee07_VaoxfOk4ft6EQqIBbFqsXfzpsoudarNSd5YwRZTDOsRs8rq8LVa3Vpqg/s1600/mime-1.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqA2f2yfZKrTqlgnMMzQM1wBeUuVtj9NA4LVAfjvdX9fO8wuL82r2EhggKEATGmnIhI_TbN7ASEDwwIKVee07_VaoxfOk4ft6EQqIBbFqsXfzpsoudarNSd5YwRZTDOsRs8rq8LVa3Vpqg/s200/mime-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524233879111742706" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">If you’re looking to spruce up your apartment, and do not know how to –</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> GEM recommends the following tricks to inject new life into your home on a limited budget.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">*On the backs of open shelving, paint a color (not white!) to make the items on your shelves pop. </span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">*Always keep a couple of cans of spray paint around. A clean, simple coat of high gloss white (any other color will work as well) can instantly turn an old mirror, pedestal, table, or vase from a garage sale find into th</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">e </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">perfect decorator piece.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />*Wall-to-wall mirrors may seem like a ’70s design leftover, but adding a little glass opens up the area and reflects light. You can also use small mirrors under your flower centerpieces to cause </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">continuity of the image reflected.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />C</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">ruise flea markets</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> and garage sales for bargain mirrors and glass jars. These types of vintage items are always easy to repurpose for various areas of your home. Paying attention to these small details shows that you're designing every nook and cranny. Check out any of these markets in the city for great vintage GEMs for your home… </span> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-family:arial;" ><br /><br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZzpKy0XJ7nar1Fo3WMcRFVYfzVrfwOm25mOshJKPQVIw5lJ8-hv8UHReBfzZWdogaqHcxUOGPRK9tVtUpMYbAr4xGTOd6OuB9t0Vxwpb-cq8nIZR2gigNTVsbSownJERkaqdZSd0bPw5q/s1600/mime-6.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZzpKy0XJ7nar1Fo3WMcRFVYfzVrfwOm25mOshJKPQVIw5lJ8-hv8UHReBfzZWdogaqHcxUOGPRK9tVtUpMYbAr4xGTOd6OuB9t0Vxwpb-cq8nIZR2gigNTVsbSownJERkaqdZSd0bPw5q/s200/mime-6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524234300384314978" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-family:arial;" >Hell’s Kitchen Flea Market</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">39th St between Ninth and Tenth Aves - 212-243-5343<br /><a href="http://hellskitchenfleamarket.com/home/">hellskitchenfleamarket.com</a>; Sat, Sun 9am–6pm</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Here you’ll find designer clothing, vintage vases and plates, and everything in between. It gets crowded quickly, so come early (by 10am) </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">for a first pass at the vendors’ wares.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br />GEM find:</span> An assortment of designer handbags (including Louis Vuitton and Prada) priced as </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">low as $35, old soul and R&B records from $2 apiece and weathered wooden crates ($40 each).</span> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-family:arial;" ><br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-family:arial;" >Antiques Garage</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">112 W 25th St between Sixth and Seventh Aves - 212-243-5343<br /><a href="http://hellskitchenfleamarket.com/home/">hellskitchenfleamarket.com</a>; Sat, Sun 9am–5pm</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />This is actually a GARAGE - where 100 vendors can be found on two floors. The upper level is less populated, but offers a wide array of vintage prints, while the lower level is where more of </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">the vendors (and shoppers) congregate.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br />GEM find:</span> Vintage items such as a pristine Optimo cigar canister from 1929 ($50); an assortment of gem-encrusted rings, bracelets and other baubles (ranging from $35 to $85); and a whole section of vintage picture frames, some with old prints included, for $12.</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-family:arial;" ><br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-family:arial;" >Brooklyn Flea</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School, Lafayette Ave between Clermont and Vanderbilt Aves, Fort Greene; Sat 10am–5pm OR Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park between Main and Water Sts, Dumbo; Sun 11am–6pm; <a href="http://www.brooklynflea.com/">brownstoner.com/brooklynflea</a></span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />The Brooklyn Flea has expanded quickly, with more than 150 vendors, many of whom can be found at both markets. Hit the Fort Greene location for vintage clothing and records, and the </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">park in Dumbo for upscale furniture and decorative items.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br />GEM find:</span> A brass birdcage ($60) which can be used as a light fixture – </span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDfalkOlycuqhVtY_i-zU8JnoSKsZ__Zqp4qVP7IHD2VvwkQPew2GtMv8Dr3CPZEr2ZbnUqXu3sgbGmk97T7U-aCQUeJFcePDT00IThlH3FCZRw8RAbiHJM63hXfo4BRXCvBOmFeCDjozP/s1600/mime-3.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 156px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDfalkOlycuqhVtY_i-zU8JnoSKsZ__Zqp4qVP7IHD2VvwkQPew2GtMv8Dr3CPZEr2ZbnUqXu3sgbGmk97T7U-aCQUeJFcePDT00IThlH3FCZRw8RAbiHJM63hXfo4BRXCvBOmFeCDjozP/s200/mime-3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524234830105973986" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">by purchasing a ligh kit from any home improvement store – among other great metal objects, mirrors,furniture.</span> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-family:arial;" ><br /><br />GreenFlea</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">Columbus Ave between 76th and 77th Sts - 212-239-3027; Sun 10am–5:30pm</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />This </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">market is a hodgepodge of old and new items; secondhand clothing</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> shares space with discounted beauty goods and handmade jewelry. If you’re looking for furniture, there are at least ten vendors with cool, affordable antiques.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">GEM find</span>: There is a vendor called Toaster Central, who sells working vintage toasters for as </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">little as $45.<br /><br /></span>_________<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">FASHION:</span> </span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Plus Fashion Goes Haute Couture: Saks to Carry Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, McQueen Up to Size 20</span></span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1UzQZ5Exfpn7zxU4tujefOr0ma4bU1qW0sJGsHyxIwwFBaqf_-mzyO0jth3qdR2dW3ED5BNbrE74EOr_Zb1QVlvxtL4FHP7qzC22_PTsrZ4faUi_wgmH4rZhiL5O_M5Lwiu8Ay4ilrmkr/s1600/mime-5.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 129px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1UzQZ5Exfpn7zxU4tujefOr0ma4bU1qW0sJGsHyxIwwFBaqf_-mzyO0jth3qdR2dW3ED5BNbrE74EOr_Zb1QVlvxtL4FHP7qzC22_PTsrZ4faUi_wgmH4rZhiL5O_M5Lwiu8Ay4ilrmkr/s200/mime-5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524235156316560226" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Saks Fifth Avenue is testing a placement of “plus sizes” on its high end floor with almost all the </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">big designers participating. According to <a href="http://ny.racked.com/archives/2010/07/26/one_style_fits_all_sizes_coming_soon_to_saks.php#more">Racked</a>, this diversification of style will not just include smart suits and evening gowns for the ladies-who-lunch set (though they’ll have plenty to peruse, with extended sizes from Akris, Armani, Carolina Herrera, Escada, Donna Karan, St. John, Oscar de la Renta, Max Mara, Valentino and Michael Kors). </span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />Saks will also be stocking plus-sized pieces by ready-to-wear Chanel and Dolce & Gabbana, as well as from Yves Saint Laurent, Alexander McQuee</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">n, Fendi and Roberto Cavalli.</span><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">We, at GEM, think this is a major leap forward in terms of plus size fashion. As fashion tends to trickle downwards- meaning high end designers (Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana) set the trends and lower-end retailers (Forever21, H&M, Express) copy what the design houses created. So while the collections will be limited (only one of each size – yikes!) and the prices will be high, this test could have far reaching impact on plus size fashion at all levels of the retail chain. </span><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">_________<br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">ENCOUNTERS</span></span>:</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEJQmdqs4Mi4iJxW8atcj9rgQRn741Qq0OrJOcAtNyBGAQMas26Y8go959YkFMBT4yvSq4ifXKAsjfi2sHsVBsWM1E3fZSBkntKJklueXXEovPSIB3zsDwU956BbRC-65386argkIUX3tW/s1600/mime-4.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 127px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEJQmdqs4Mi4iJxW8atcj9rgQRn741Qq0OrJOcAtNyBGAQMas26Y8go959YkFMBT4yvSq4ifXKAsjfi2sHsVBsWM1E3fZSBkntKJklueXXEovPSIB3zsDwU956BbRC-65386argkIUX3tW/s200/mime-4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524235531685919250" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Want to meet people and practice your “personal pitch” with others? Then you’d probably like to try your hand at speed dating. GEM went on a speed date last week, and we’d like to share our experience with you – so that you know what to expect on your own visit : )</span> <span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" ><br /><br />When you arrive......................</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />Your hosts will greet you and sign you in. You get your introduction pack which includes a scorecard, pen, badge, a list of questions to ease you into your dating conversation as well as information about other events. You can then relax at the ba</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">r and gather your thoughts for half an hour before you get down to the serious business of dating. </span> <span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" ><br /><br />Time to start dating.......................</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />Once everyone has arrived it’s time to take your seats in the designated area at your allocated table. One of the Speed Dating team members will explain a little bit about how the evening is organized and then the fun begins!<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">When you get the signal to start, copy your date’s name and badge number in the first line of your scorecard and then you can get to find out a little more about the person sitting across from you. The clock is ticking and though it might seem like a long time when you’re there, five minutes passes very quickly. And don’t forget - be sure to allow your date a chance to ask some questions too! </span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />Before long, the timer sounds and the guys have to move to date number 2. </span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />Between dates (NOT during), ensure you circle YES or NO next to the dates you have had to record your brief experience with the person.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">Don’t worry guys - you get to meet all of the women at the event and ladies you will get to meet all of the gents (and better yet, you don’t have to move - the men will come to you). If only real life dating were this simple!</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />Don’t </span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdV8he4b0HP78BiQhYiXV-FBE9uX1vD1vekVgwY5L7f5N3CYr6_dJcvLg4_acMYPe8H5dZpwkIUG59GqRuwxXCFll2CnnhVs9_knDqPENeMAonhjFuWecV2JPP9kVVA1DquVWpODFTD7aA/s1600/mime-7.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 148px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdV8he4b0HP78BiQhYiXV-FBE9uX1vD1vekVgwY5L7f5N3CYr6_dJcvLg4_acMYPe8H5dZpwkIUG59GqRuwxXCFll2CnnhVs9_knDqPENeMAonhjFuWecV2JPP9kVVA1DquVWpODFTD7aA/s200/mime-7.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524235843612285586" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">forget to mark your scorecard after each date and if both of you mark ‘Yes’ on your card to see each other again, you will get your partner’s details sent to you via e-mail. </span> <span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" ><br /><br />Breather!.......................</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />Phew! That wasn’t so bad was it? Now you’ve had a chance to meet and find out a little more about 10-30 people you knew nothing about at the start of the evening. </span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />It’s important to check that you’ve filled in the details you need to on your scorecard. After all, you don’t want to miss out on finding that special someone because you forgot to tick the box! </span> <span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" ><br /><br />Finding out about your matches.......................</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />Within 24-36 hours you will know how many matches you have via email. If the people you said "YES" to also “checked” you - then you have a match, or 2 or 3…</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">With your prior consent, the Speed Dating organizers will pass along your contact details (Name, Tel #, Email Address) to your match(es), and you’ll receive theirs.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />If you’d like to try this out, there are two speed dating events occurring this week. See the information below to register:</span> <br /><br /><a href="http://www.nyminutedating.com/events/eventdetails.aspx?eventid=401"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-family:arial;" >Latino Singles Speed Dating</span></a> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Date: Friday, October 08, 2010 at 7:00 PM</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Venue: People Lounge, NYC</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">Location: 163 Allen Street (between Rivington St & Stanton St) , New York, NY 10002</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Recommended Ages: Women 21 - 35, Men 23 - 38</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Cost: $35.00</span> <br /><br /><a href="http://www.nyminutedating.com/Events/EventDetails/aspx?eventId=406"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-family:arial;" >Single Professionals Speed Dating</span></a> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Date: Thursday, October 07, 2010 at 7:00 PM</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Venue: Sin Sin's Leopard Lounge</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Location: 248 E. Fifth St (at 2nd Ave.), New York, NY 10003</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Recommended Ages: Women 33 - 45, Men 35 - 48</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Cost: $35.00</span></span>GEM NYC for Urban Latinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06220697755797429345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7319341009260071437.post-90927414496980290022010-09-20T12:49:00.015-04:002010-09-20T13:13:43.173-04:00Week of September 20 - September 27, 2010<div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">"By all these lovely tokens </span><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-size:130%;" >September days are here, <br />With summer’s best of weather <br />And autumn’s best of cheer." </span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span>- Helen Hunt Jackson, <span style="font-style: italic;">September,</span> 1830-1885<br /></div><div face="arial" style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">I hope you enjoy this week’s GEMS and please feel free to share your own GEMS</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> with us by emailing us at Gem@ulmedia.net.</span><br /><br />_______________<br /></div><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">DRINK</span></span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:arial;" > </span> <span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" ><br /></span><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-family:arial;" >WINE TASTING</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8zCiwMMjwvXO8EaO65VV0MOTRTiq0ySx3gbwfz5YM1e2Ww2nH9qplSbKY3kIHX5kOYqESZ3o_QVjZzlUlZwIEc-97Q5Uc6cnbL0NHZuzMbVZLOZWxu9dtgSk_wo0tisZpKbA2ZWQ_cw2a/s1600/mime-4.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 271px; height: 169px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8zCiwMMjwvXO8EaO65VV0MOTRTiq0ySx3gbwfz5YM1e2Ww2nH9qplSbKY3kIHX5kOYqESZ3o_QVjZzlUlZwIEc-97Q5Uc6cnbL0NHZuzMbVZLOZWxu9dtgSk_wo0tisZpKbA2ZWQ_cw2a/s320/mime-4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519040478661428402" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;">It may seem a </span><span style="font-family:arial;">little premature to some, however, the holiday season is </span><span style="font-family:arial;">upon us. Soon we will find ourselves planning the Thanksgiving feast, the Nochebuena dinner and wondering what hoste</span><span style="font-family:arial;">ss gift we</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> should bring along as we visit friends and family over the holidays. Why not take advantage </span><span style="font-family:arial;">of this chance to taste 70 wines including some ultra premium selections, a great oppor<br />tunity to preview extraordinary holiday wines, find gifts and sample excellent bottles for every day enjoyment.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">T</span><span style="font-family:arial;">hursday, 9/23. Blue Streak Wines & Spirits. 4720 Center Boulevard, near Gantry Plaza State Park, LIC NY. (718) 706-9463. 8pm to 10pm. Ticket price: $45 (includes tastings of 70 wines).</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />______<br /></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">STREET FESTIVALS</span></span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:arial;" > </span> <span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">SAN GENNARO FEAST</span></span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbL6L5BherCISIhDP0HnWzBtKEoR3FnZd68UfeTVlcVZ5WV5POrL5aG_u8jgRhJmTp3o0DkyyaWn0Qh8E0G05yxk8zVc8jHJRXEpycYvnQOwlcWnx1CbMhdZPE1gJvM5Cvgjc9oueL973R/s1600/mime-1.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbL6L5BherCISIhDP0HnWzBtKEoR3FnZd68UfeTVlcVZ5WV5POrL5aG_u8jgRhJmTp3o0DkyyaWn0Qh8E0G05yxk8zVc8jHJRXEpycYvnQOwlcWnx1CbMhdZPE1gJvM5Cvgjc9oueL973R/s320/mime-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519040911916880354" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;">Think delicious sausage and peppers, fresh zeppoles and entert</span><span style="font-family:arial;">ainment for the whole family by over 300 street vendors set up along Mulberry Street. The 84th Annual Feast of San Gennaro, is New York City’s longest-running, biggest and most revered religious outdoor festival in th</span><span style="font-family:arial;">e United States.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Through Sunday, 9/26. The feast runs along Mul</span><span style="font-family:arial;">berry Street, between Canal Street (on south) and Houston Street (on north). It takes place east to west on Grand Street, between Mott and Baxter Street, and east to west on Hester Street, between Mott and Baxter Streets. Feast hours; Monday through Thursday, 11:30am to 11:30pm and Friday through Saturday, 11:30am to midnight. Free and open to the public</span><span style="font-family:arial;">.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-family:arial;" >LATIN GRAMMY STREET FESTIVAL</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7RBa5N-qn98Ee901_DWxtK7FDvPOTEVFiV80zn_prd9HaFPnUkbSXxlyyaIcdWd6cxToUqs8wmzS6JljgTg-Wz7O_sqe_IC3odTMP9yOvHGEwvXQRgJ4UW6lgLU9N3T2ZyVEP7swuFwl8/s1600/mime-3.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 220px; height: 123px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7RBa5N-qn98Ee901_DWxtK7FDvPOTEVFiV80zn_prd9HaFPnUkbSXxlyyaIcdWd6cxToUqs8wmzS6JljgTg-Wz7O_sqe_IC3odTMP9yOvHGEwvXQRgJ4UW6lgLU9N3T2ZyVEP7swuFwl8/s320/mime-3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519041244481391986" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;">In celebration of the upcoming 11th Annual Latin Gra</span><span style="font-family:arial;">mmy’s, which will air on Univision on 11/11. The Latin Grammy street festival will feature live performances by Gilberto Santa Rosa, Oro Solido, Zion y Lenox, and more. Be sure to visit the Las Vegas kiosk to sign up for a chance to win a VIP trip to Las Vegas and attend the 11th Annual Latin Grammy’s. Sunday, 9/26. Boulevard East between 54th and 60th streets, West New York, NJ. Festival </span><span style="font-family:arial;">begins at 12 Noon. Free and open to the public. </span><br /><br />_________<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">CONTEST</span></span> <span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" > </span> <span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">BEST OF NEW YORK</span></span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnooJqdBYMb2zOTEZtJZPHoReqWAHdA3An_xqWsFFyeIPAxerLW4CAtApxdACkU_1dpoK2wVZU2mwYKL1_QltFpsCjfh02GXV0nFxBbxCew9No34hIFYm4H14ocU3kZbiigsAv1DKEeLzo/s1600/El%2520Diario%2520logo.bmp"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 252px; height: 75px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnooJqdBYMb2zOTEZtJZPHoReqWAHdA3An_xqWsFFyeIPAxerLW4CAtApxdACkU_1dpoK2wVZU2mwYKL1_QltFpsCjfh02GXV0nFxBbxCew9No34hIFYm4H14ocU3kZbiigsAv1DKEeLzo/s320/El%2520Diario%2520logo.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519041815701291634" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-style: italic;">El Diario La Prensa</span>, New York’s largest Spanish language daily newspaper is running a “Best of New York” </span><span style="font-family:arial;">competition, featuring the best Latino friendly restaurants, supermarkets, services and more. Help support these “Latino friendly” businesses and vote for your favorite picks by picking up a copy of <span style="font-style: italic;">El Diario La Prensa </span>through 10/21, complete the entry form and mail it in. You can win a $500 cash prize and/or additional prizes. The “Best of N</span><span style="font-family:arial;">ew York” winners as well as the contest winners will be featured in El Diario on 10/29.</span><br /><br />______<br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">CULTURE</span></span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:arial;" > </span> <span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" ><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">CELEBRATE MEXICO NOW FESTIVAL</span></span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghwb5ap93-BcJP4EP_svz40m8FsRUZdHsDZf1TmIO7oqm6s-nc95XtyIt7jkeN2MnxIYh_dJ9DvndIO2xnOb3-Xloelcm7ou6ZQkzJYRnFezcUBhz1kwJmaITWAXf_VWNaARBmjeY5WofB/s1600/Picture+1.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 228px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghwb5ap93-BcJP4EP_svz40m8FsRUZdHsDZf1TmIO7oqm6s-nc95XtyIt7jkeN2MnxIYh_dJ9DvndIO2xnOb3-Xloelcm7ou6ZQkzJYRnFezcUBhz1kwJmaITWAXf_VWNaARBmjeY5WofB/s320/Picture+1.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519042240047974642" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;">Is New York City’s first—and only—annual festival of contemporary Mexican art and culture. Encompassing cuisine, dance, film, literature, and music. Celebrate México Now has helped bring over 200 artists and projects to more than 60 o</span><span style="font-family:arial;">f New York’s leading cultural institutions, proving that Mexico is overflowing with creativity in every discipline, and that New Yorkers from all backgrounds find these artists and their work invigorating, insightful and meaningful. Through 9/30. For more information and a complete listing of events, locations and time visit <a href="http://www.mexiconowfestival.org/">www.mexiconowfestival.org</a>. </span><br /><br />_____<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">TELEVISION</span></span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:arial;" > </span> <span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">CACHAO “UNO MAS”</span></span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWcJVH-2Oma3U2ZBApCE_96qZxOEqQpov5EFb38Rp4hdU31xeyICNE_0Y-ElwrUX6q_uYzTNTYrEiecDaCe432kGEdUu8vDp72N4KUEY6T-o3cuXbg_48ZEj7ok25HqkNUsXp3u2xb3iew/s1600/mime-2.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 218px; height: 143px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWcJVH-2Oma3U2ZBApCE_96qZxOEqQpov5EFb38Rp4hdU31xeyICNE_0Y-ElwrUX6q_uYzTNTYrEiecDaCe432kGEdUu8vDp72N4KUEY6T-o3cuXbg_48ZEj7ok25HqkNUsXp3u2xb3iew/s320/mime-2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519042693987073810" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;">The Grammy-winning bassist Israel “Cachao” Lopez died in Coral Gables, Florida in March 2008, almost 90-years old. A maestro of legendary status on the world stage and ultimately considered one of the greatest Afro-Cuban musicians of all time, he had made his home in the United States for the past four decades. Coming from a family of classical musicians, he had formal conservatory training and held a seat in the Havana Philharmonic Orchestra for 30 years, performing under the direction of all of the legendary international conductors of the time – beginning at age 10!<br /><br />American Masters pays tribute to the Father of Mambo in the series’ bilingual film, <span style="font-style: italic;">Cachao: Uno Más</span>. Monday, 9/20. 9 p.m. (ET) on PBS. For more information visit </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.pbs.org/">www.pbs.org</a><span style="font-family:arial;">.</span> <span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />_____</span></span><br /><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">CALL FOR PROPOSAL</span></span></span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:arial;" > </span> <span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" ><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">NEW YORK FOLKLORE SOCIETY</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">T</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi93ex_Z3TsRbs7gigLXD92fmQawY9o87qgKRfHYeGYMnLfrmucCi0hsFp87Mn4a1dnBhxAkPH1dmLBTVJvnj2t9NJbSGFoBrm8z-YG7naySAD0Ytoaj5FCxZ_3tTo4AhOd2CaaS2D3E2iT/s1600/mime.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 120px; height: 190px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi93ex_Z3TsRbs7gigLXD92fmQawY9o87qgKRfHYeGYMnLfrmucCi0hsFp87Mn4a1dnBhxAkPH1dmLBTVJvnj2t9NJbSGFoBrm8z-YG7naySAD0Ytoaj5FCxZ_3tTo4AhOd2CaaS2D3E2iT/s320/mime.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519043222668698418" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;">his year, in collaboration with NYU’s Latino Studies and Latin American Studies Departments, we invite graduate students to present their work on Latino Folk Culture and Expressive Traditions. The NYFS seeks to encourage young scholars to continue their studies and become active contributors to the fields of folklore, ethnomusicology, anthropology and more. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Theme: Latino Folk Culture and Expressive Traditions </span><br />A cumbia group belting-out Colombian tunes at an outdoor cumbiamba, a Peruvian curandero diagnosing a patient through the use of animals, a Mexican family building a Diá de los Muertos altar in their home, a décima verse sung by a Puerto Rican jibaro—all of these are examples of Latino Expressive Traditions. While some of these forms have roots in African traditions and others have roots in Indigenous traditions, all are considered Latino Expressive Traditions or Folk Arts. These traditions speak to what Latinos say, believe, make, know and do—things that they first learned from their families and community. <br /><br />The length and breadth of Latino traditions literally covers two continents; and transnational migration to major U.S. cities such as Miami, Chicago, San Antonio, Newark, and New York have ensured that the impact of Latino culture continues to be profound. We support papers which explore the topic of Latino Expressive Traditions from both the homeland perspective and immigrant perspective. We particularly encourage papers that address Latino traditions in New York’s tri-state area. <br /><br />Students can cover any number of topics related to traditional performing arts, materials arts, vernacular culture, sacred arts, etc. as long as the research is with a particular Latino group. While attendees should be graduate students from any academic program, they do not have to major in folklore or Latino studies. Participants can be ethnomusicologists, anthropologists, historians, etc.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"> </span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />Submissions are due by Thursday, 9/30. For more information visit </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.nyfolklore.org/">www.nyfolklore.org</a><span style="font-family:arial;">.</span>GEM NYC for Urban Latinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06220697755797429345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7319341009260071437.post-72528577391719260622010-09-15T11:29:00.009-04:002010-09-15T12:01:18.405-04:00Week of September 13 - September 19, 2010<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Though the weather is still warm, with New York Fashion Week in full swing fashion lovers are beginning to think about updating their wardrobes for fall with the must-have trends.</span> </span></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">___________________</span></span><br /></div><br /><br /></div><span style="font-size:100%;"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Fall into Shoes</span></span><br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2pd8t9FFZ7jYz3yAFlsHrCddv1FvZ4YRazWawhL2LLO8w_5YOTzXuT802nhF3hHmDRhmnU5hPLvd65WonCNEtgAs7yJ-r8fk7Wm1yA9lUmHV-Oyje1KX6dUmaGhi0G3i_c5NkxXawj5VD/s1600/2010_08_limbooties.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 173px; height: 120px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2pd8t9FFZ7jYz3yAFlsHrCddv1FvZ4YRazWawhL2LLO8w_5YOTzXuT802nhF3hHmDRhmnU5hPLvd65WonCNEtgAs7yJ-r8fk7Wm1yA9lUmHV-Oyje1KX6dUmaGhi0G3i_c5NkxXawj5VD/s320/2010_08_limbooties.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517170343991513858" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Making the transition from summer to fall can be as easy as switching up the look of a summer maxi dress or cargo shorts by adding a pair of fall shoes. We asked Marshalls style experts share some suggestions on how to make the move from the hot summer days to the brisk fall mornings:<br /><br /></span> </span><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Miniskirts get an updated look with a pair of <span style="font-weight: bold;">platform booties</span> instead of strappy sandals</span></span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Fall footwear colors like <span style="font-weight: bold;">gray</span>, <span style="font-weight: bold;">plum</span> or <span style="font-weight: bold;">navy blue</span> bring a neutral hue to summer styles</span></span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">The romper is perfect with <span style="font-weight: bold;">platform heels</span> or knee high motorcycle boots.</span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">For store locations visit: <a href="http://www.marshallsonline.com/">www.marshallsonline.com</a></span><br /><br />____<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:arial;" ><br />Favorite New Place to Shop</span></span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigcw05_M5G0KF9-bQcl1cT315WkM2MfikkjzQ_dGxm3yUQPsWCBozOXCaue5qTII7cWGYfowh7n9IdBSdakDzdFIsPG15uEL6rFkk8Q9zr6CqnM5T8lMCE9fHqJGM3i_PXdngfZwgeHnAj/s1600/Picture+4.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 121px; height: 234px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigcw05_M5G0KF9-bQcl1cT315WkM2MfikkjzQ_dGxm3yUQPsWCBozOXCaue5qTII7cWGYfowh7n9IdBSdakDzdFIsPG15uEL6rFkk8Q9zr6CqnM5T8lMCE9fHqJGM3i_PXdngfZwgeHnAj/s320/Picture+4.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517168673505320258" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">MNG By MANGO Launches Exclusively at JCPenney as shop-within-a-shop. The partnership </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">that brings high quality, affordable European chic runway fast fashion directly to its customers, making them the exclusive U.S. department store retailer for MNG by Mango.</span><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Run, don’t walk to check out the full contemporary offering of career and casual women’s sportswear as well as handbags, accessories and footwear all which fall under JCPenney’s “better” and “best” pricing tiers retailing from $9.90-$19.90 for a tee to $59.90-$159.90 for a jacket. </span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />For additional MNG by Mango trends and chic Fall styles visit your local JCPenney retail </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">location or <a href="http://www.jcp.com/">www.jcp.com</a>.<br /><br /></span> ____<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br /><br />Hair Trends</span></span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgezdQY1qQSLttdaCpF_kYk5zgcjXwyPKG_OZR-OphKTr8OMiN2LiiP07WeLcBh5nfriVyFdpEFf14z3QRgypo8cxu2smJSUUcT-J6ig4KqtmMIqV5_jJIXVEXF8IELgDL5hCr9XNOWKTAX/s1600/christo.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 125px; height: 162px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgezdQY1qQSLttdaCpF_kYk5zgcjXwyPKG_OZR-OphKTr8OMiN2LiiP07WeLcBh5nfriVyFdpEFf14z3QRgypo8cxu2smJSUUcT-J6ig4KqtmMIqV5_jJIXVEXF8IELgDL5hCr9XNOWKTAX/s320/christo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517167236060597874" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">For the 411 on hair we asked Christo, the King of Curls and the owner of New York’s Curlisto Salon for his suggestions for the hottest styles for men and women.</span><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">For women, “the tasseled look with lots of colorful ribbons and accessories will be</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> very popular this fall,” explains Christo. Avoid becoming a fashion victim by choosing the right accessory; if you’re going to use a fun ribbon then make that it matches the color of your outfit.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />As for men, Christo advises men to “grow their hair a little longer and have more of a structured style.”</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Big Tip:</span> “Remember: Less is more! Avoid over using too much product to hold your hair inplace,” says Christo. Visit <a href="http://www.curlisto.com/">www.curlisto.com</a> for more tips and info on the salon.<br /></span><br />____<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">Back to the Classics</span></span> </span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidFTyoXO9jOSdsAWh6XioMAMssUgIU-MU-zkYsBd_9NMJmdOnbLcvrDmDfXAjOcpP4jkdm9ltrWh0Am-2Cmiudh77pOueqJDn1OMmpCFmOBXcZ8CCK7ziRhQFn2D7-mIe7I5e3aXhF5wAv/s1600/Picture+2.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 138px; height: 197px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidFTyoXO9jOSdsAWh6XioMAMssUgIU-MU-zkYsBd_9NMJmdOnbLcvrDmDfXAjOcpP4jkdm9ltrWh0Am-2Cmiudh77pOueqJDn1OMmpCFmOBXcZ8CCK7ziRhQFn2D7-mIe7I5e3aXhF5wAv/s320/Picture+2.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517166365797385282" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">There’s nothing chic about being cold. And that’s why it time to start thinking about great coats. Ryan Roberts treats the coat with the same kind of reverence that most designers accord to the little black dress. </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">With his winter 2010 collection, Roberts offers a complete coat wardrobe designed to cover every need – from office to evening to weekend. Roberts has spun his favorite fabrics – wool cashmere, cotton herringbone, and his signature boiled Italian wool -- into graceful modern silhouettes.<br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Classic shapes – trench, riding, and walking coats to name a few -- are emboldened with asymmetrical closures, dramatic collars, oversized and covered buttons, and exquisitely cut sleeves. </span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />What do you get when you cross old school glamour with modern comfort and wearability? The Griffin, $770; the black and white washed cotton herringbone piece is soft yet structured. Impeccable retro details include a dramatic funnel neck, dolman sleeves, and self-covered buttons.<br /><br />For stores, please visit<a href="http://www.ryanroberts.com/"> www.ryanroberts.com</a>.<br /></span><br />_____<br /><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Food<br /></span></span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPf9CNNQ6VBLQYFE71TDbQXzHbDznS5nZOq4nzOOOLGAIsjehhuStphL8TSrz06367QdpXZkzSfewnPYAQ8PcFWUR24_GSogN5N7J6bN9uOpA6ApFdO7S9Kqn9HbmPWMIzw2RGLyWJfWhJ/s1600/5097_CU_FashionNightOut%5B9%5D.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 183px; height: 232px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPf9CNNQ6VBLQYFE71TDbQXzHbDznS5nZOq4nzOOOLGAIsjehhuStphL8TSrz06367QdpXZkzSfewnPYAQ8PcFWUR24_GSogN5N7J6bN9uOpA6ApFdO7S9Kqn9HbmPWMIzw2RGLyWJfWhJ/s320/5097_CU_FashionNightOut%5B9%5D.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517165743800254162" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Usually when you think of Fashion Week food is not the first thing to come to mind. With cupcakes being the trend they are this season they seem to be the latest edible accessory! </span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">For the duration of fashion week CRUMBS launched a yummy limited edition vanilla cupcake, filled with chocolate cream cheese frosting adorned with pink and white hearts around the edge and a heart shaped sugar cookie decorated with pink sanding sugar under light green frosting. The FNO cupcake available in NYC only will be sold for $4 and 20% of proceeds will benefit the New York City AIDS Fund in the New York Community Trust. </span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />Visit <a href="http://www.crumbs.com/">www.crumbs.com</a> for locations. </span></span>GEM NYC for Urban Latinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06220697755797429345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7319341009260071437.post-12814281158475288652010-09-07T10:21:00.019-04:002010-09-07T10:56:27.901-04:00Week of September 7 - Septemeber 13, 2010<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">We’ve had great experiences this summer, and also had an awesome time with friends and family this past weekend for Labor Day – however in response to the recovering economy, GEM wants to give you the tools you need to attain a new job or achieve a whole new career! This is a very exciting time for us, so please feel free to email us at Gem@ulmedia.net, if you’d like to suggest </span></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">special </span></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">topics, or would like t</span></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">o share your own GEMs</span></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">.</span></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">___________________________ </span></span></span><br /></div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPxwqC4JrfWu8XWT1fHMcNXOhXc7kLCosSq6FHl-1a-QPi_vTCO60tvOMHvIbRzHKhvDfmDYcT-5rVK7GlTYC00slNJ3QdYPz_6SdKF7mwqjB9TEut7rG1jV38vfUE1pWIDJRNSJkey3LQ/s1600/mime-17.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 191px; height: 143px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPxwqC4JrfWu8XWT1fHMcNXOhXc7kLCosSq6FHl-1a-QPi_vTCO60tvOMHvIbRzHKhvDfmDYcT-5rVK7GlTYC00slNJ3QdYPz_6SdKF7mwqjB9TEut7rG1jV38vfUE1pWIDJRNSJkey3LQ/s320/mime-17.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514180664143739154" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Do Your Research First</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Don’t just look for a job --> focus on obtaining a CAREER which is</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> different. Even if you do not have the educational requirements for the job you’d like – think of it as investing your commitment to your new career (even if you start off working as a receptionist for a real estate firm, you can eventually be an agent when you finish your </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">schooling). The whole idea is that at least you’ll already be in your “chosen” car</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">eer. So, tap the online resources to research companies you'd most like to work for and for positions that you're truly</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> qualified to fill. Use the </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">search engines to track information about a company and its employees.</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> Make use of social media </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">agg</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">regators, such as <a href="http://wink.com/">Wink</a> and <a href="http://www.peekyou.com/">PeekYou</a>, once you have a contact for more </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">information. Know the most important players in your field – reach to connect to them step </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">by step by attending the same events they may attend, or finding “friends of friends” that can introduce you.</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Don’t Treat Yourself Like a Freebie</span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy_rJFnmo2M1R-7-IZeYgmrE9na9vTO4eMys3-de95wM8dne1xyyf4PfO5xJCkJeBCZoxYgFTDcqGwtaJzwsG_N7eoI-vEbW9OBU-j7OBfjE13Y9j_bcSkjvchFKsbBuDVgaO7eyDNGYi4/s1600/mime-1.png"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 98px; height: 89px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy_rJFnmo2M1R-7-IZeYgmrE9na9vTO4eMys3-de95wM8dne1xyyf4PfO5xJCkJeBCZoxYgFTDcqGwtaJzwsG_N7eoI-vEbW9OBU-j7OBfjE13Y9j_bcSkjvchFKsbBuDVgaO7eyDNGYi4/s320/mime-1.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514180977932438226" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Refrain from applying for more than one position at a given company. A company will not give you proper consideratio</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">n if your résumé appears uploaded for multiple opportunities, and also if several versions of your résumé are found within their company database because prospective employers may see you as unfocused, and desperate.</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> <span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br /><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihCmlKBBYSV1AB9_DngQZeb3Iw-cUv5vPjWVcJ7ztiO0GGQU5wM79zAEGp5I-DbF4NEDrkbqYhIeOCp6Pb20MSTQKhwg_S6V8nPymILwlr52d6VxWU4KO3sYgMTuo26Ha_oEzXX1iHyIch/s1600/mime.gif"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 96px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihCmlKBBYSV1AB9_DngQZeb3Iw-cUv5vPjWVcJ7ztiO0GGQU5wM79zAEGp5I-DbF4NEDrkbqYhIeOCp6Pb20MSTQKhwg_S6V8nPymILwlr52d6VxWU4KO3sYgMTuo26Ha_oEzXX1iHyIch/s320/mime.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514181139217179058" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Tailor, Tailor, TAILOR!</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Just because you're qualified doesn't mean yo</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">ur résumé will be viewed by</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">skills, knowledge or experience listed in the ad, then tailor your résumé to </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">include the keywords and phrases that were in the job description. This is the best way to “feed” the job board search engines with what they’ve been programmed to look</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> for. </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> <span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Introduce Yourself on Paper</span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvvhUNzPkehd8G04jJMT_22vuM4g0CQauCCGhnds6GvutDZ0XgxuHmx_7yeifGZuemANXAPGMEIVS6sQqWMQd4oBubseY7ZXE-BtPN0YVzOx9afFaqoHvL-xIZDPF91nfFFV6aF0B1CS6-/s1600/mime-12.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 155px; height: 124px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvvhUNzPkehd8G04jJMT_22vuM4g0CQauCCGhnds6GvutDZ0XgxuHmx_7yeifGZuemANXAPGMEIVS6sQqWMQd4oBubseY7ZXE-BtPN0YVzOx9afFaqoHvL-xIZDPF91nfFFV6aF0B1CS6-/s320/mime-12.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514181366815611010" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />When it comes to writing a cover letter (this is a must!), generic</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> introductions won't work. Tailor each letter to the open position, identifying your accomplishments and achievements. Anything you can quantify in terms of money, percentages or numbers will generally </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">elevate your résumé above the rest, because it gives the e</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">mployer perspective as to your future contributions with their firm. This is how you </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">can establish your "value proposition"--what you'll do to make the company </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">more money or save the company money – THIS in the end, is the bottom line.</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYXG3iiGe_C1T8GOhhWr0RRAUK7vIDjLTxdP4fSt4VFAYIA38uHHGIId2lKboCsC_Aqnt7Gah6MAxZGck4tUta6vI2OvdGWu0m2BFC6dcgOric8ArlHnGAjOVINVH7zqBTjedVu1r-gJw1/s1600/mime-13.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 143px; height: 107px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYXG3iiGe_C1T8GOhhWr0RRAUK7vIDjLTxdP4fSt4VFAYIA38uHHGIId2lKboCsC_Aqnt7Gah6MAxZGck4tUta6vI2OvdGWu0m2BFC6dcgOric8ArlHnGAjOVINVH7zqBTjedVu1r-gJw1/s320/mime-13.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514181591835761266" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Keep it Fresh</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"> <span style="font-family:arial;">It's critical to upload your résumé with the job boards so that new search technologies (like semantic job matching engines – such as <a href="http://monster.com/">Monster.com</a>) </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">can highlight you as a prospective “labor investment”. HR professionals almost always search résumé databases as the first step in their recruitment strategy, even before posting the job description – this strategy </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">is known as </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">“assessing new inventory”. You’ll want to appear in these searches before any of your competition, so make sure that keywords in the job description are listed in your </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">résumé. It's not repetitive or plagiarism; it's</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> a mutual benefit to the hiring professional and yourself. </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> <span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br /><br />Polish Your Résumé Daily </span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1lWzYIbzWt2lD_LAA0oH2quvdcZfuZ_SH01k_NWFpW1pV5HxlrzqJcIr_ncQEp-E3JGFG1qnUffT3P5t8xaBbuR4UrkDXVeWhjK6v5bU7UlMU3i7mgDJ84CqpvIpaiytPLfAoYy0KsZVE/s1600/mime-14.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 157px; height: 103px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1lWzYIbzWt2lD_LAA0oH2quvdcZfuZ_SH01k_NWFpW1pV5HxlrzqJcIr_ncQEp-E3JGFG1qnUffT3P5t8xaBbuR4UrkDXVeWhjK6v5bU7UlMU3i7mgDJ84CqpvIpaiytPLfAoYy0KsZVE/s320/mime-14.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514181907132173186" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Update your résumé every day, even if it's a tiny change, so that you'll stay at the top of searches conducted by hiring companies and recruiters. You’ll want to make this tiny change shortly after midnight each night. Post your non-confidential résumé on two or three major job boards if you are unemployed--but if you are employed, make it </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">confidential.</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">Look at other résumés in your field by searching as if you were the hiring </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">professional. Notice if </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">there is a pattern of certain words or phrases that you've left out. The g</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">oal is to polish your résumé and online profiles so that they look better than the pack. Give your posted résumé a relevant title or name, as most recruiters and hiring managers organize their results by this field.</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> Though it sounds obvious, make sure your personal e-mail address is professional; do not use your sexy-dork69@___.com email, as it will not please prospective employers.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /></span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIkfqVZm3k25MFvtRTkKs2vYCSmPQysnG_O1YRI-v7REKIGIn1a-Ub2CpQPTShxvek7eFdHAvHY9L1anFDyu3SdS6-9sYO7EX9xHf0AkghDzwzyaLqY7eCsPm_wrwhcSdHHCtJif2r8abY/s1600/mime-3.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 147px; height: 111px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIkfqVZm3k25MFvtRTkKs2vYCSmPQysnG_O1YRI-v7REKIGIn1a-Ub2CpQPTShxvek7eFdHAvHY9L1anFDyu3SdS6-9sYO7EX9xHf0AkghDzwzyaLqY7eCsPm_wrwhcSdHHCtJif2r8abY/s320/mime-3.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514182141017269074" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Do Not Underestimate the Power of Social Media – Avoid Hiding</span> </span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />As mentioned above, you should avoid at all costs from being a “social wallflower”. To get out of your bubble - perhaps you can create a blog that hosts your résumé, personal interests and contact information. You should also use this blog space to share your thoughts about the </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">industry you are</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> trying to break into – and follow other bloggers who share your same </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">“associations” or may post insight that compliments your interests as well.</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Maintain strong profiles on<a href="http://www.linkedin.com/"> LinkedIn</a> and <a href="http://www.zoominfo.com/search">ZoomInfo</a>, two top sites recruiters, </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">human resource </span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiSN027iRNz0-ElDyc3h2YESgUz5fFQbvdZ5UG5dnkjPKEDZaThaMibOK5gs_NMJhD9FxKpefPxVCcFCmNF3KFDMMeVby9kcqF0uQuEGuy40OR37nTeD6xPQxJbJYjsOaeIOz0ySanJ0ic/s1600/mime-15.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 174px; height: 116px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiSN027iRNz0-ElDyc3h2YESgUz5fFQbvdZ5UG5dnkjPKEDZaThaMibOK5gs_NMJhD9FxKpefPxVCcFCmNF3KFDMMeVby9kcqF0uQuEGuy40OR37nTeD6xPQxJbJYjsOaeIOz0ySanJ0ic/s320/mime-15.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514182433321356306" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">professionals and hiring managers refer to every day. Although some </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">would say this has no affect on your competitive edge, having a complete LinkedIn profile, which includes a nice professional headshot (the same headshot can be used for all of social media profiles), can send the right message to an employer. Employer’s view profiles with clear and simple headshots to be evidence that the applicant is serious about their skills and expertise – classically, this also shows confidence in their personal accomplishments. At least three recommendations (two professional and one personal referral) are suggested for any LinkedIn </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">profile.</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Caution to the wind…</span><br /><a href="http://www.google.com/">Google </a>and <a href="http://www.bing.com/">Bing</a> yourself often to see what the search engines reveal about you. If you can't </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">delete negative information, bury it by posting positive content, such as answering questions on forums, commenting on blogs or creating your own blog and updating it regularly. Do whatever you can to control the search results. </span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /></span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5-fnefbY0Wi-eAniMlkrdEcazhrfS6tDRKP2kcVZCPBdou79oeuqnxNwukcrKQ3pkfN7FMJDkakHRgKAY83TXqIQ6xPUPc9XwFGlokId6WLhAeTma4u-Fj3eTzNN6-aGr3C7dASb0bRCa/s1600/mime.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 244px; height: 183px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5-fnefbY0Wi-eAniMlkrdEcazhrfS6tDRKP2kcVZCPBdou79oeuqnxNwukcrKQ3pkfN7FMJDkakHRgKAY83TXqIQ6xPUPc9XwFGlokId6WLhAeTma4u-Fj3eTzNN6-aGr3C7dASb0bRCa/s320/mime.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514182902912737538" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">USE Twitter. </span><br /><a href="http://www.twitter.com/">Twitter is</a> one of the most innovative tools that will help you learn “firsthand” about a job with a potential employer. Once you have signed up for <a href="http://twitter.com/">Twitter</a>, you will be able to follow people, job sites, and companies to get job leads and job </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">search advice. You may use sites like <a href="http://www.twellow.com/">Twellow.com</a></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> and <a href="http://www.mrtweet.com/">MrTweet.com</a>. Here, you'll be able to search for and get recommendations for whom to follow. If you can brave the </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">information overload, you can start by following sites like <a href="http://jobshouts.com/">jobshouts.com</a> and <a href="http://tweetmyjobs.com/">tweetmyjobs.com</a> to get job listings that are specifically posted on Twitter.</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />More often than not, the people or groups that you follow will work in companies that may be of interest to you, and via the “<a href="http://tweetchat.com/">TweetChat</a>” service, you can speak with these experts in real time. Essentially, your extensive interactions with these industry professions will help prep you for the</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> interview process.<br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Networking</span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjoRkdln5r593SCt_rZ2gV1grLaU_CZuzDEgEUzGDTDExTC6StdUjC-lu79VTmhBncSl8C_MZREmWmJ2oDARjwQ5vcvO0r4Z9LpWRinxlqHBbEO9jb2WBiauABfsoIamSrU2RV9ARRa1gr/s1600/mime-16.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 179px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjoRkdln5r593SCt_rZ2gV1grLaU_CZuzDEgEUzGDTDExTC6StdUjC-lu79VTmhBncSl8C_MZREmWmJ2oDARjwQ5vcvO0r4Z9LpWRinxlqHBbEO9jb2WBiauABfsoIamSrU2RV9ARRa1gr/s320/mime-16.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514183579186431010" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">People don't mind being used. In fact, what they do mind is being “taken for granted”. With the</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> upsurge of Social Media, it’s no longer “what” you know, but “who” you know. What better way to put a face and experience to this phrase – in these modern times, by networking “smartly” </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">instead of “en-masse”. </span> <span style="font-family:arial;">Some rules to abide by are:</span> </span><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Know your purpose for networking. Is it to increase your circle of influence, or are you </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">seeking more involvement from this individual?</span></span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Don’t act desperate, and listen to the person you’re establishing a rapport with.</span></span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Respect your contact’s time, and ask permission to “friend” them. </span></span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Note that networking is a “two-way street”… It’s not only you that are seeking to gain here.</span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:100%;"> <span style="font-family:arial;"><a href="http://networkingeventfinders.com/manhattan-networking-guide/">NetworkingEventFinders</a>, and <a href="http://www.meetup.com/">Meetup</a> are good places to start if you wish to join upcoming events for your industry of choice.</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br /><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw8EkHvhHdXVvpeb-yCWTPOhut_iMQmhKcrIcSoFX0VeYsoEm6gTBNA1lC87UnymZyQfP0AXqzu_vnLHxlixL2huJdNAMr-784mYklHJTIHWFkSy5LvIMeWD3B91RruRZeTLNslYl1EKKS/s1600/mime-2.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 175px; height: 164px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw8EkHvhHdXVvpeb-yCWTPOhut_iMQmhKcrIcSoFX0VeYsoEm6gTBNA1lC87UnymZyQfP0AXqzu_vnLHxlixL2huJdNAMr-784mYklHJTIHWFkSy5LvIMeWD3B91RruRZeTLNslYl1EKKS/s320/mime-2.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514183857410033250" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Attending the Coveted Interview</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Show up 10-15 minutes early for your scheduled interview. Always </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">add 30 minutes to your perceived commute for the location, and if you arrive too early, take a moment to relax and review your “list of expected questions” prior to checking in with the attendant.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Dress neatly, conservatively but not too “wound up”. Avoid trendy clothes or personal identity statements (like bedazzled nails, or a Disney tie) unless they are fitting to the job, for example; trendy is OK if the job is in a trendy clothing store. </span> </span><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Men should wear a two piece suit and tie. Avoid wearing shiny materials, or light colored suits. Navy works best for male interviewees.</span></span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Women should wear a pant suit if they feel more comfortable this way. The worst thing to</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> see if when a woman who never wears skirts, dresses for an interview in a skirt suit, and is completely uncomfortable in the attire (during an interview, discomfort displays itself in your non-verbal cues). Dark grey suits work best for women, as black can look too stark and unapproachable. </span></span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">White shirts are the most recommended – and women should stay away from trendy details, such as ruffles or bell sleeves.</span></span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Men should have proper length pants, and buffed shoes. Women should always opt for </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">wearing stockings if they chose to wear a skirt suit.</span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Shake hands and remain standing until offered a seat. Confidently state your name and thank the interviewer for seeing you.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1ICIIx7B2PzsxCN1c0HeOY_rzlsYuE2dl4OzK6kFqk_IFYa85fQQmZJ5xm6lGfbJavqXvfgRQLQQ3ZI_otm_HJa0vI6QQCoJTZc6ymRgc8Koaqia0V40ynyEY5_c5qc1B8qsei2oya5Xe/s1600/mime-1.gif"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 198px; height: 129px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1ICIIx7B2PzsxCN1c0HeOY_rzlsYuE2dl4OzK6kFqk_IFYa85fQQmZJ5xm6lGfbJavqXvfgRQLQQ3ZI_otm_HJa0vI6QQCoJTZc6ymRgc8Koaqia0V40ynyEY5_c5qc1B8qsei2oya5Xe/s320/mime-1.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514184092652661826" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Whenever possible prepare your answers in advance. There are some </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">standard interview</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> questions you can expect. Examples of these types of questions can be: </span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">So, tell me a little about yourself.</span></span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Why are you looking (or why did you leave you last job)?</span></span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">What do you know about our company?</span></span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Why do you want to work at XYZ company?</span></span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">If your previous co-workers were here, what would they say about you?</span></span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">How do you deal with pressure and stressful situations? Give me an example.</span></span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">What is your biggest weakness?</span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:100%;"> <span style="font-family:arial;">Regardless of where you may see yourself in terms of job search, or career considerations – start off by consulting the free resources on <a href="http://www.careerplanner.com/">CareerPlanner</a>, as you’ll find ways to organize your thoughts, wants and actions via the perfectly categorized tools offered to you. Additionally, if you’re considering a complete career switch, you’ll want to read <a href="http://www.amazon.com/career-comeback-repackage-yourself-want/dp/0446549657/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1260381818&sr=1"><span style="font-style: italic;">Career Comeback: Repackage Yourself to Get the Job You Want</span></a>, by Lisa Johnson Mandell. Most importantly, keep a positive outlook toward your efforts. Always remember that this time is crucial, and it’s meant to test your endurance – so show it who’s boss!</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />Sincerely,</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />GEM</span></span>GEM NYC for Urban Latinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06220697755797429345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7319341009260071437.post-69304805943229794202010-09-01T13:40:00.016-04:002010-09-07T10:56:11.208-04:00Week of August 30 - September 6, 2010<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">As you prepare for the upcoming Labor Day weekend and say ADIOS to another NYC summer</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> we have been hard at work here at GEMS NYC rounding up a few good GEMS for you to look forward to this September.</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> REMEMBER...we encourage you to share your GEMS with us, from events to your favorite NYC spots!</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> Please email us at Gem@ulmedia.net.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />_________________________<br /><br /></div><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span> <span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">EXHIBIT</span></span> <span style="font-family:arial;"> </span> <span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" ><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZWXo0yXxT3qUPIaSrCfBuYLsyEhhctVZ9HdC3OhFnsrSC7DQQx67k4URaeKjQTrs74i4-HlLti-DfcTPp1WZrENuSvVggmuIidsbJvtU8GrDAEGUHpCraoDfXrZ1-7oNnSo0BFnOvtYZ-/s1600/mime-2.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 147px; height: 109px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZWXo0yXxT3qUPIaSrCfBuYLsyEhhctVZ9HdC3OhFnsrSC7DQQx67k4URaeKjQTrs74i4-HlLti-DfcTPp1WZrENuSvVggmuIidsbJvtU8GrDAEGUHpCraoDfXrZ1-7oNnSo0BFnOvtYZ-/s320/mime-2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512009913975148962" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >NUEVA YORK</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Presented in collaboration with the New York Historical Society, this </span><span style="font-family:arial;">intriguing exhibition reveals the powerful role that Latinos and Spanish-speaking countries have played across four centuries to help shape New York into the most culturally vibrant city in the world. Art works, </span><span style="font-family:arial;">documents, printed books, artif</span><span style="font-family:arial;">acts, an installation by Puerto Rican artist Antonio Martorell, and a documentary by Ric Burns all serve as</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> testaments to this dynamic history. Exhibit opens Friday, 9/17 through 1/9/11. El Museo del Barrio, 1230 Fifth Avenue at 104th Street, NYC. (212) 831-7272. For museum hours and admission information </span><span style="font-family:arial;">visit</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><span style="font-family:arial;"><a href="http://www.elmuseo.org/">www.elmuseo.org</a>.</span><br /><br />________ <span style="font-family:arial;"> </span> <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >SHOPPING/FASHION</span></span> <span style="font-family:arial;"> </span> <span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" ><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh569l89t-uK9nS8GX0sUtId5oM-rnje8SrdOe1pE6gB8mwGEV55TyBbXAUnH3KdTGvlQ6MsNIz8LLy_hAzsFZ7jXpO797SvT19uUB0QFrK09JSqiKpnCkfkWU0RVMTtgECJyqhBwuPEJNV/s1600/Picture+1.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 160px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh569l89t-uK9nS8GX0sUtId5oM-rnje8SrdOe1pE6gB8mwGEV55TyBbXAUnH3KdTGvlQ6MsNIz8LLy_hAzsFZ7jXpO797SvT19uUB0QFrK09JSqiKpnCkfkWU0RVMTtgECJyqhBwuPEJNV/s320/Picture+1.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512010918345743938" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >LEVI’S® NEW DENIM LINE: CURVE ID</span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-style: italic;"> BINGO! </span></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />The All American denim brand has gotten the “curvaceous” jean fit right. The Curve ID line which focus on shape rather than size, were created as a result of studying more than</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> 60,000 body scans and listening to women around the world of all shapes and sizes. Through this research, Levi’s® designers created a new approa</span><span style="font-family:arial;">ch to measuring a woman’s body and identified three distinct body types that account for 80 percent of women’s shapes universally. I am 5 feet 7 inches tall and typically wear a size 31” waist jean and found that the Bold Curve</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> style fit amazing, it hugs in all the right places, no waist gap in the back area, slimming thigh effect and </span><span style="font-family:arial;">the perfect length for a mid to high heel shoe. Visit <a href="http://www.levi.com/">www.levi.com</a> to shop this line. Prices range from $59.50 to $128.</span><br /><br /><ul><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Slight Curve – designed to celebrate straight figures. Slight Curve is designed to define a woman’s waist, while accentuating her curves. If jeans usually fit in the hips and thighs but are too tight in the waist, a woman should try the Slight Curve.</span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Demi Curve – designed to fit even proportions. Demi Curve is designed to flatter a woman’s waist, while smoothing her shape. If jeans usually fit in the waist, but don’t flatter the figure, a woman should try the Demi Curve.</span></li></ul> <ul><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Bold Curve - designed to honor genuine curves. Bold Curve is designed to hug the waist, without gapping or pulling. If jeans usually fit in the hips and thighs, but gap in the back, a</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><span style="font-family:arial;">woman should try the Bold Curve.</span></li></ul><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" ><br />FASHION’S NIGHT OUT</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWIRwY3fcumyAgZ3_2AM7gpAxxKzsZJots2fiGqlxOj7n2mM0MOXcK-3-LlQSkCBGhiu5dhP1Y4k0KhgjeNKBuPlr-xOm6_Nhd_wjhrdJ0NVq5dGoeyvdRNfgtyQLX8x-BZivHhjGs8aoI/s1600/fashionsnightout.bmp"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 116px; height: 107px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWIRwY3fcumyAgZ3_2AM7gpAxxKzsZJots2fiGqlxOj7n2mM0MOXcK-3-LlQSkCBGhiu5dhP1Y4k0KhgjeNKBuPlr-xOm6_Nhd_wjhrdJ0NVq5dGoeyvdRNfgtyQLX8x-BZivHhjGs8aoI/s320/fashionsnightout.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512011207079015458" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;">A Shopaholics dream come true……..an entire night dedicated to shopping and all it’s glory. The second annual; Fashion’s Night Out event is hosted by hundreds of New York City stores throughout the 5 boroughs and celebrates</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> and supports the fashion and retail industries with full-price shopping</span><span style="font-family:arial;">. From designers to retailers, to fashion and beauty brands, all will incentiv</span><span style="font-family:arial;">ize you to </span><span style="font-family:arial;">shop with special treats from live performances, fashion shows, free samples, make-over’s and more. Friday, 9/10 from 6p.m. to 11 p.m. For more information and to plan your Fashion’s Night Out itinerary visit <a href="http://www.fashionsnightout.com/">www.fashionsnightout.com</a>.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /> </span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">_________</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br /><br />MUSIC</span></span> <span style="font-family:arial;"> </span> <span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" ><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFb7R_o9E7KKom7U_edzaq5papqHe9koZV9G2aXtF697AzzPmi9nr4wX3QTOmvu3YubeC0jX4PXOVTPZxjgOIOMzbypfF4kdCL9Y00aLzOeIy4PL34Lq7IIctqVfyhKQB-9eRuYFe776P_/s1600/Shot_6_191.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 135px; height: 202px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFb7R_o9E7KKom7U_edzaq5papqHe9koZV9G2aXtF697AzzPmi9nr4wX3QTOmvu3YubeC0jX4PXOVTPZxjgOIOMzbypfF4kdCL9Y00aLzOeIy4PL34Lq7IIctqVfyhKQB-9eRuYFe776P_/s320/Shot_6_191.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512011909920843618" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >MARC ANTHONY</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Friday, 9/10. Madison Square Garden, 7th A</span><span style="font-family:arial;">venue and 32nd Street, NYC. 8</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> p.m. Ticket prices range from $59.50 to</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> $179.50. To purchase tickets visit <a href="http://www.ticketmaster.com/">www.ticketmaster.com</a>. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >EL GRAN COMBO DE PUERTO RICO</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />El Gran Combo performs along with Andy Montanez and special guest Silvestre Dangond. Saturday, 9/11. Paradise Theater, 2403 Grand </span><span style="font-family:arial;">Concourse, Bronx, NY. 8 p.m. Ticket prices range from $36.50 to $96.50. To purchase tickets visit <a href="http://www.ticketmaster.com/">www.ticketmaster.com</a> or <a href="http://www.paradisetheaterevents.com/">www.paradisetheaterevents.com</a>.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"> </span> <span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" ><br /><br />SHAKIRA</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Tuesday, 9/21. Madison Square Garden, 7th Avenue and 32nd Street, NYC. 8 p.m. Ticket prices range from $39.50 to $149.50. To purchase tickets <a href="http://www.ticketmaster.com/">visit www.ticketmaster.com</a>.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"> </span> <span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" ><br /></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjRzHMSqHqt6nJ9XKhK240bsc6wy-VIEsvzcIZW_09N6uT5haP5_Y4zUYPtE9WLgahUOFvFDR3KNTk4pRdrv8tBI4X-hn0N5uRWaixv2tG0GqAgLTTtQNZkY0UNpFCkQ5cO70gK-1yEx28/s1600/vinylrecords.bmp"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 98px; height: 130px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjRzHMSqHqt6nJ9XKhK240bsc6wy-VIEsvzcIZW_09N6uT5haP5_Y4zUYPtE9WLgahUOFvFDR3KNTk4pRdrv8tBI4X-hn0N5uRWaixv2tG0GqAgLTTtQNZkY0UNpFCkQ5cO70gK-1yEx28/s320/vinylrecords.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512012596491590354" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >SUPERSTAR D.J. RECORD FAIR</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Here’s another great reason to visit the Brooklyn Flea Market for the third annual Superstar <span style="font-style: italic;">D.J. Record Fair</span>, featuring dozens of D.J.’s, record labels and </span><span style="font-family:arial;">collectors selling their vinyl. Be sure to check out over 100 vendors of vintage furniture, clothing, collectibles and antiques, as well as new jewelry, art and crafts</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> by local artisans, and last but not least try the delicious food. Sunday, 9/19. Brooklyn Flea Market, One Hanson Place at Ashland Place, Brooklyn. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"> </span> <span style="font-family:arial;">Image: see attached image labeled “vinyl record.”</span> <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">_______</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br /></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >FILM</span></span> <span style="font-family:arial;"> </span> <span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" ><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYiMVEKT8tvJP_McgakEkjjSTDfEAuA3RfobYncsabCFoIUFt7gxdvENkCmg-jpoIBwDd_WLQ-aQ9RkGx_fBk7liMKuaCP6YkJG7Fcqt0KqVYfA0iy9cbCM_YhyphenhyphenvgcniklKbvDpP-gjAv6/s1600/mime-3.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 170px; height: 105px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYiMVEKT8tvJP_McgakEkjjSTDfEAuA3RfobYncsabCFoIUFt7gxdvENkCmg-jpoIBwDd_WLQ-aQ9RkGx_fBk7liMKuaCP6YkJG7Fcqt0KqVYfA0iy9cbCM_YhyphenhyphenvgcniklKbvDpP-gjAv6/s320/mime-3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512012979376421298" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >LATINBEAT 2010</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">A film festival presented by The Film Society of Lincoln Center and featuring 16 films from eight different countries, Latinbeat’s 13th edition </span><span style="font-family:arial;">will offer some exciting special events not to be missed: <span style="font-style: italic;">Latin-O-American</span>, a panel discussion co-presented with Cinema Tropical featuring up-and-coming, New York-based U.S. Latino and Latin American filmmakers; <span style="font-style: italic;">Women Leading the Latinbeat</span>, a brunch and panel co-presented with New York Women in Film and Television celebrating the extraordinary work of Latin American women filmmakers in the series; a special screening of the aptly named <span style="font-style: italic;">Extraordinary Stories</span>, co-presented with Film Comment Selects; and a special program of shorts celebrating the bicentennial of Argentina. All films are in Spanish with English subtitles except for the Argentine Bicentennial Shorts. 9/8 -18. For more information on film showtimes, locations, and tickets visit <a href="http://www.filmlinc.com/">www.filmlinc.com</a>.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYzyMawvncPFKun4YjLHl_ATxOLO5hBVyVu1YYLtfvJU99wcsbnDDJlGS4Lq8lwtIG_G025YXXkHzEzHlu9hJJS4QElZxrxWOsWFwsjdIZJaiEsif-pEvWHDDm5oB0N8j3OP9yLKG0_ORF/s1600/mime.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 119px; height: 177px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYzyMawvncPFKun4YjLHl_ATxOLO5hBVyVu1YYLtfvJU99wcsbnDDJlGS4Lq8lwtIG_G025YXXkHzEzHlu9hJJS4QElZxrxWOsWFwsjdIZJaiEsif-pEvWHDDm5oB0N8j3OP9yLKG0_ORF/s320/mime.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512015023191439266" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >MACHETE</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Director and Producer Robert Rodriguez (<span style="font-style: italic;">Spy Kids</span> and<span style="font-style: italic;"> Sin City</span>) is back with</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> this action/crime/thriller titled, <a href="http://www.vivamachete.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Machete</span></a>. The cast includes <a href="http://www.imbd.com/name/nm001803/">Danny Trejo</a>, <a href="http://www.imbd.com/name/nm0000134/">Robert De Niro</a>, <a href="http://www.imbd.com/name/nm0004695/">Jessica Alba</a>, <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0735442/">Michelle Rodriguez</a>, <a href="http://www.imbd.com/name/nm0001507/">Cheech Marin</a> and <a href="http://www.imbd.com/name/nm0000219/">Steven Seagal</a>. PLOT: The highly skilled Federale Machete is hired by some unsa</span><span style="font-family:arial;">vory types to assassinate a senator. But just as he's about to take the shot, he notices someone aiming at him and realizes he's been set up. He barely survives the sniper's bullet, and is soon out for revenge on his former employers, with the reluctant assistance of his old friend Cheech Marin, who has become a priest and taken a vow of nonviolence. Opening Friday, 9/3. Check your local newspaper for <a href="http://www.fandango.com/">theatres and showtimes</a>.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">________</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br /><br /><br />TELEVISION</span></span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" ><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcWh3aSffP_JH8PodW1IxBiv0MEeUpZh5pv1QAO-8RhzMTIOtUBLZK9y06HOPu87TEZXy6LMPtCRMjm0Uk-WtivNPJaFqz5Ca6sOyCnp5_LqNP9h9wn-Vyq_Ymu8oxoCRPr-av3No4lGKg/s1600/mime.gif"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 254px; height: 34px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcWh3aSffP_JH8PodW1IxBiv0MEeUpZh5pv1QAO-8RhzMTIOtUBLZK9y06HOPu87TEZXy6LMPtCRMjm0Uk-WtivNPJaFqz5Ca6sOyCnp5_LqNP9h9wn-Vyq_Ymu8oxoCRPr-av3No4lGKg/s320/mime.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512015460225866210" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >STAND UP TO CANCER</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />A commercial-free, star studded, prime time television event to help raise funds for the fight against cancer. Support the fight against cancer by watching the show and making your donation. Four major networks; CBS, ABC, FOX, and NBC will air the show starting at 8 p.m. on Thursday, 9/9. For more information visit <a href="http://www.standup2cancer.org/">www.standup2cancer.org</a>.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigfQnCz7PUGZl3CPAIcEfliSLVAKSxk0UMZ_c26KPiwDVNstqXiD9yDDdcXXwJzghcfpSphn6LKSCLdP6QvC4_L7aGk00NFV5wNjQ0J3XDsW1-8ykhpeUIhOuenNY-ooWa7SLJwhX4mFhE/s1600/mime-1.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 190px; height: 136px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigfQnCz7PUGZl3CPAIcEfliSLVAKSxk0UMZ_c26KPiwDVNstqXiD9yDDdcXXwJzghcfpSphn6LKSCLdP6QvC4_L7aGk00NFV5wNjQ0J3XDsW1-8ykhpeUIhOuenNY-ooWa7SLJwhX4mFhE/s320/mime-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512017024329825746" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >ROBERTO CLEMENTE: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />American Experience presents Roberto Clemente, a one-hour documentary about an exceptional baseball player and committed humanitarian, who challenged racial discrimination to become baseball’s first Latino superstar. From independent filmmaker <a href="http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/interviews/clemente-ruiz/">Bernardo Ruiz</a>, Clemente features interviews with Pulitzer Prize-winning authors David Maraniss (<span style="font-style: italic;">Clemente</span>) and George F. Will (<span style="font-style: italic;">Men at Work: The Craft of Baseball</span>), <a href="http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/general-article/clemente-family/">Clemente's wife Vera</a>, Baseball Hall of Famer <a href="http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/interview/clemente-memories/">Orlando Cepeda</a>, and former teammates, to present an intimate and revealing portrait of a man whose passion and grace made him a legend. Monday, 9/6 at 10 p.m. on PBS. For more information visit <a href="http://www.pbs.org/">www.pbs.org</a>.</span>GEM NYC for Urban Latinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06220697755797429345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7319341009260071437.post-75910249066802234642010-08-17T12:18:00.013-04:002010-09-07T10:55:55.922-04:00Week of August 17 - August 22, 2010<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">The summer weather in New York is still in full effect. So why not party on a school night and make the most of the amazing nightlife in the city that never sleeps. The </span><span style="font-size:130%;">only problem is that there are so many places to dance the night away. It’s GEM to the rescue with a roundup of the 5 most fabulous fiestas, one day at a time.</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Let’s get the party started</span><span style="font-size:130%;">!</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">___________________<br /></span></div><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">1. MONDAY</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Guantanamera</span> - Cuban Salsa</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">939 8th Ave, New York, NY 10019</span><br /><a href="http://www.guantanameranyc.com/"><span style="font-family:arial;">www.guantanameranyc.com</span></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Cuban cigars and rhythms alike will draw you in! The food and beverage menu will have you </span></span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">exploring the best Cuban delicacies.<br /><br /></span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJOasCztc_BsheEDeh2a5p50DU2QOMYik-uDstqHmE9w5pfyose3NiUhg8Loeo6Mtn7d7Z-PU1zumGaCl2mVLeV_BSj0MrpFEUrkOF9ZLmx-EuN2TRkAnKd0W8p_iPRKN8_oUZqEcg30vI/s1600/G.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 456px; height: 92px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJOasCztc_BsheEDeh2a5p50DU2QOMYik-uDstqHmE9w5pfyose3NiUhg8Loeo6Mtn7d7Z-PU1zumGaCl2mVLeV_BSj0MrpFEUrkOF9ZLmx-EuN2TRkAnKd0W8p_iPRKN8_oUZqEcg30vI/s320/G.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506420146330888738" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >2. TUESDAY<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Empire Hotel Rooftop </span>– Hip-Hop</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />44 West 63rd Street, New York, NY 10023</span><br /><a href="http://www.empirehotelnyc.com/eat-rooftop.php"><span style="font-family:arial;">http://www.empirehotelnyc.com/eat-rooftop.php</span></a> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />Shake up your after-work plans with great cocktails and DJs spinning a cool mix of the hottest music. This sexy party goes on rain or shine up on top of the Empire Hotel and features an </span></span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">amazing view of the NYC skyline.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBkOtc9szAny_oQkJWNM3lbDO9KrsNvVQ83hLsoC5jfWGkO7D9ArZlf_ZHBMvRvQvEVM3Ty2qhFw8EzXrzlErK4b5hieZfPpmeQvH7Ki9mbh2TMJ3FuJKT7Mveed_5ADlQtrwk-HStt_Cr/s1600/E.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 442px; height: 89px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBkOtc9szAny_oQkJWNM3lbDO9KrsNvVQ83hLsoC5jfWGkO7D9ArZlf_ZHBMvRvQvEVM3Ty2qhFw8EzXrzlErK4b5hieZfPpmeQvH7Ki9mbh2TMJ3FuJKT7Mveed_5ADlQtrwk-HStt_Cr/s320/E.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506420808489870242" border="0" /></a></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />Side note: This Week's (Aug 17th) Afterwork Party at Empire Hotel will feature drinks special provided by GIVEN (JEE-VAHN). GIVEN is a unique blend of premium agave tequila (imported from Jalisco, Mexico) and all natural lime juice handcrafted through an infusion process in Cognac, France. Be sure to stop and get a taste of this new elegantly bold liqueur. For more information on GIVEN visit, <a href="http://www.givenliqueur.com/">www.givenliqueur.com</a></span> </span></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><br /><br /><br /><br />3. WENDESDAY</span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Santos Party House </span>- Cumbia, Latin Underground, Latin Tropical</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">96 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10013</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><a href="http://www.santospartyhouse.com/">www.santospartyhouse.com</a></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />Don’t be deterred by the location. The music and type of crowd changes nightly and what’s consistent is that there are always cheap drinks and plenty dance space.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnRTQkXU3Ril6uKN_l9ceNeD3opvKep-61AAa3lU_o8NZ6xD95iinYiZ4DSNeA16NcgvejL_chfYeobMUGdzsTkThv6uOcVhblrXC5ndzuG7gSt-yAj9HwnGF-xiGN-EwMN07xC1VeH4-3/s1600/S.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 466px; height: 94px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnRTQkXU3Ril6uKN_l9ceNeD3opvKep-61AAa3lU_o8NZ6xD95iinYiZ4DSNeA16NcgvejL_chfYeobMUGdzsTkThv6uOcVhblrXC5ndzuG7gSt-yAj9HwnGF-xiGN-EwMN07xC1VeH4-3/s320/S.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506421664114731218" border="0" /></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> <span style="font-size:130%;"> </span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />4. THURSDAY<br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Water Taxi Beach</span> - Throwback Thursdays with classic house and salsa</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />89 South Street, New York, NY 10038<br /><a href="http://www.watertaxibeach.com/">www.watertaxibeach.com</a><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">Nothing but a house party…party under the stars that is. Revelers can enjoy the retro grooves </span></span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">con salsa with sand between their toes!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUiYLASKdQtTHpTtidQAfMjXlc6viorajE0W_3uF1kAQRPu2XHwmF3iy98U2JgyRCdD4wzFzw7ZPj6vNGi8K787JOpWVACVQMfEvJrreFbA-SS0mYS7mW9gShV-auCYkvKXCOlfrP1YeKm/s1600/w.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 439px; height: 89px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUiYLASKdQtTHpTtidQAfMjXlc6viorajE0W_3uF1kAQRPu2XHwmF3iy98U2JgyRCdD4wzFzw7ZPj6vNGi8K787JOpWVACVQMfEvJrreFbA-SS0mYS7mW9gShV-auCYkvKXCOlfrP1YeKm/s320/w.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506422740937675122" border="0" /></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />5. FRIDAY<br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">SOB </span> - Salsa showcase</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />204 Varick Street, New York, NY</span><br /><a href="http://www.sobs.com/"><span style="font-family:arial;">www.sobs.com</span></a></span> <span style="font-family:arial;"> </span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />Cant get enough salsa? This legendary venue features music from around the world with live bands nightly. Voted as one of the best under-21 parties in NYC; check out the website for those nights.<br /><br /></span></span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-size:130%;"><a 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/></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>GEM NYC for Urban Latinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06220697755797429345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7319341009260071437.post-71329575040235744312010-08-09T15:38:00.014-04:002010-09-07T10:55:41.762-04:00Week of August 10 – August 16, 2010<div style="text-align: center;">GEM NYC would like to remind everyone to support the winner of this year’s<span style="font-family:arial;"><a href="http://lasogamovie.com/news/reviews/"> Dominican Republic Global Film Festival</a> – the independent film <span style="font-style: italic;">“La Soga,”</span> for their opening night at major theatres nationwide this Friday, August 13, 2010. For more information</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> about the movie, please view our post from last week below, and visit their official website for participating theatres in the tri-state area here.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Also, feel free to share some of your own GEM NYC finds or if </span><span style="font-family:arial;">you’d like to drop us a few words please do so at gem@ulmedia.net</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">___________________<br /><br /></div> <span style="font-family:arial;">With Latino Heritage Month just around the corner, I wanted to showcase the pure genius of two of our own up and coming jewelry makers.</span> <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br /><br />ICONIC JEWELRY: </span></span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcCvKdFoerYJ6CQiHZ6fo5MczFT-pV8IETZZHfpjEhpsz6SA8jgztrTN5rLWRSWSR3PCk4J_Oow5-P4M_VmjbKFWU7A-jiijvwv34zro-7iHOZuvb8_BJxYUOmm2FMKjgcmzRInkKuX484/s1600/Jewelry_Vanessa%2520Montiel_Gold%2520Earrings.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 231px; height: 198px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcCvKdFoerYJ6CQiHZ6fo5MczFT-pV8IETZZHfpjEhpsz6SA8jgztrTN5rLWRSWSR3PCk4J_Oow5-P4M_VmjbKFWU7A-jiijvwv34zro-7iHOZuvb8_BJxYUOmm2FMKjgcmzRInkKuX484/s320/Jewelry_Vanessa%2520Montiel_Gold%2520Earrings.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503503019362148802" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Vanessa Montiel </span>was born in Mexico and trained as an artist in California and London. She travels the world in purs</span><span style="font-family:arial;">uit of </span><span style="font-family:arial;">brilliant colors and shape inspirations and her sensibility </span><span style="font-family:arial;">draws from a variety of visual cultur</span><span style="font-family:arial;">es. Her art works have </span><span style="font-family:arial;">been featured at Sothebys, The Courtauld of London, Rio de Janeiro’s Biennale and in national museums. Vanessa's jewelry collections are extremely special because she not only creates uniq</span><span style="font-family:arial;">ue and beautiful jewelry, but every piece is eco-friendly. She refers to her business as "socially conscious" and a business that encourages independence for local women.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">Oprah is just one of Vanessa's many celebrity fans and has been spotted wearing a pair of her earrings on several occasions. GEM NYC, and the ULM family admires Vanessa for the </span><span style="font-family:arial;">powerful message behind her brand, and the Latino empowerment that she boasts with her accomplishements, contributions to society and current endeavors. For more information about <a href="http://vanessamontiel.com/">Vanessa </a></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><a href="http://vanessamontiel.com/">Montiel</a>’s </span><span style="font-family:arial;">designs click <a href="http://vanessamontiel.com/">here</a>.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">As a child growing up in Veracruz, Mexico,</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />--<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Issy Salomon</span> would often use scraps from his </span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiixfrY_XHvL-TC3qXQm50I9Ds125lbWVCMpYy6Q-xCkP5ilBCve6DrdUw4chdX0f60J9Dzv89U-lyCa5y53vWXVmYlTqdsBHV4cJbGMGXYyxiRzanFSlppMN4nRge_K592zfvV40NqQnx9/s1600/Jewelry_Issy%2520Salomon_Black%2520Enamel%2520Necklace.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 229px; height: 212px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiixfrY_XHvL-TC3qXQm50I9Ds125lbWVCMpYy6Q-xCkP5ilBCve6DrdUw4chdX0f60J9Dzv89U-lyCa5y53vWXVmYlTqdsBHV4cJbGMGXYyxiRzanFSlppMN4nRge_K592zfvV40NqQnx9/s320/Jewelry_Issy%2520Salomon_Black%2520Enamel%2520Necklace.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503503749430332338" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;">mother’s hemming projects to create dresses for his niece’s dolls. O</span><span style="font-family:arial;">ver the next decade, his hobby evolved into a focused commitment to the study of art and design. After graduating from high school, Issy moved to Miami, where he began to create necklaces using semi-precious stones.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">One morning in 2004, Issy impulsively decided to move to New York City; 3 days later, he found himself on a plan</span><span style="font-family:arial;">e to Manhattan. During the flight, he became inspired by an article he read about a young woman wh</span><span style="font-family:arial;">o had started selling her jew</span><span style="font-family:arial;">elry on the streets of SoHo in downtown Manhattan. On the day of his arrival, Issy made his way to SoHo; the next day, he purchased a folding table and set up shop on Prince Street. He sold his first piece 3 hours later. And so his business was born. GEM NYC is very happy to hear that <a href="http://www.issysalomondesigns.com/">Issy Salomon</a> continues to hone his talents in fashion des</span><span style="font-family:arial;">ign through both formal and informal training, and hopes to launch his first line of women’s ready-to-wear in the co</span><span style="font-family:arial;">ming year. Issy’s preliminary collection is now being previewed at CharmandChain.com <a href="http://www.charmandchain.com/collections/issy-saloman?gclid=CPmjqq7krKMCFQVGnQodcGFK3Q">here</a>.</span><br />___<span style="font-weight: bold;">_____</span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />CULTURE</span>:</span><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Grab your camera and get ready to experience El Barrio de Nueva York!</span></span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqt7jDFbhg6iW2K4MGv-4T8i-eFBCDKsIwJT-pYsa3tAVtK1A-Lbz3YrsYj5fjrn0JdvJcS-RbghA9TTzYVDuPpOUnOKJZhJvxcPW_QS9M0puhOjLYJaTRvSkFyTxjfhpfPpfEB2Dq3dc6/s1600/Culture_El%2520Barrio%2520Photography%2520Contest_Vejigante.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 160px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqt7jDFbhg6iW2K4MGv-4T8i-eFBCDKsIwJT-pYsa3tAVtK1A-Lbz3YrsYj5fjrn0JdvJcS-RbghA9TTzYVDuPpOUnOKJZhJvxcPW_QS9M0puhOjLYJaTRvSkFyTxjfhpfPpfEB2Dq3dc6/s320/Culture_El%2520Barrio%2520Photography%2520Contest_Vejigante.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503504312540487218" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;">The "El Barrio Today" photo contest encourages El Barrio residents and visitors to cap</span><span style="font-family:arial;">ture what they consider to be the spirit and essence of East Harlem today. The contest is part of an arts cluster initiative of l</span><span style="font-family:arial;">ocal organizations to promote El </span><span style="font-family:arial;">Barrio as a cultural destination. Photos will be judged on four primary categories: Relevance, Clarity, Composition, and Wow-Factor. A panel of judges comprised of community leaders, artists, and curators will select 25 entries to enter into a semifinal round. Winners will be chose</span><span style="font-family:arial;">n by public voting.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />Contest runs until August 22, 2010</span>. </span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">Please visit El Barrio’s <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/107933228@N23/discuss/72157624486425217/">Flickr group</a> for complete rules.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">In case your photo is selected as a </span><span style="font-family:arial;">winner, all contest participants should complete the following forms in advance.<br /><br />Forms will be required of all finalists:</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><a href="http://www.elmuseo.org/sites/default/files/BrandedPhotoReleaseFormFInal.pdf">Photo Release Form</a> (for all subjects who appear)</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><a href="http://www.elmuseo.org/sites/default/files/BrandedAffidavitofEligibilityFinal.pdf">Affidavit of Eligibility</a> (for photographer)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">If you are selected as a Prize Winner – these are the prize packages that YOU and two other winners can win!</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />First Prize: </span> <span style="font-family:arial;">$250 cash </span> <span style="font-family:arial;">$100 gift certificate to La Tienda at El Museo del Barrio</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">Free membership for one year to El Museo del Barrio</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />Second Prize:</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">$100 cash</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">$75 gift certificate to La Tienda at El Museo del Barrio</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">Free </span><span style="font-family:arial;">membership for one year to El Museo del Barrio</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">Third Prize:</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">$50 gift certificate to La Tienda at El Museo del Barrio</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">Free membership for one </span><span style="font-family:arial;">year to El Museo del Barrio</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">This contest is brought to you in part by the <a href="http://www.db.com/index_e.htm">Deutsche Bank Group</a>.</span><br /><br />______<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >FASHION:<br /><br /></span></span> <span style="font-family:arial;">This summer you want to end your GEM fashion swing </span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCryV3tcDPv916smGzza7rO1sQf7nxFI2HCH3LNWy35sJNl2fNLUdPXTLCo7UC9FXTHlUPU5Vh62tvYis2al6UYYS5JwHVJMdmDU9xwJFHisgb515dz1XaoBFyJEAd83u2VdrNtOiR_0J1/s1600/Fashion_Pink%2520Dress_LULU.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 165px; height: 205px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCryV3tcDPv916smGzza7rO1sQf7nxFI2HCH3LNWy35sJNl2fNLUdPXTLCo7UC9FXTHlUPU5Vh62tvYis2al6UYYS5JwHVJMdmDU9xwJFHisgb515dz1XaoBFyJEAd83u2VdrNtOiR_0J1/s320/Fashion_Pink%2520Dress_LULU.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503504694971122946" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;">with a bang, so let yourself go gracefully in this Windswept Beauty Dress in Magenta. Delic’ate crepe fabric falls in elegant tiers down the entire length of this dress, and at only $47.00 online – this is quite a </span><span style="font-family:arial;">steal! The scoop neckline transitions to a halter strap with two fluttery panels framing an open back, so ladies, this is the perfect time to invest in a Victoria Secret “Invisible Shaping Bra” ($68, victoriassecret.com) also know as the “stick-on bra”. This dress is fully lined, and we recommend that you hand wash or dry clean this item to ensure the ruffles remain fluttery.</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> To purchase this Lulu </span><span style="font-family:arial;">dress – to view the entire collection of delicious dresses, and for more information click <a href="http://www.lulus.com/products/windswept-beauty-dress-in-magenta/26242.html">here</a>.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />Lulu.com also has a contest this month for a <a href="http://www.lulus.com/lulus-contest.html">$500 shopping spree</a>! To sign up for this promotion, you may visit Lulu <a href="http://www.lulus.com/lulus-contest.html">here</a>.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">_______</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />MUSICA CORNUCOPIA</span>: </span></span> <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >La Raza Latina, Salsa Suite featuring Rubén Blades</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFemdji7wj7a08lfov7lJ-wRWTu5-15o-YDbcdBaiz6ifAVy4CGY9oqb-dli4n_u4KXST_-S6mJE55PbNUeF4_SfZ1RJ7C_4aGkYB0L1JdCGwePdA5_O3RA1jUCIjfjXOeR9BPY27nPWyv/s1600/Musica_La%2520Raza%2520Latino_Lincoln%2520Center.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 149px; height: 149px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFemdji7wj7a08lfov7lJ-wRWTu5-15o-YDbcdBaiz6ifAVy4CGY9oqb-dli4n_u4KXST_-S6mJE55PbNUeF4_SfZ1RJ7C_4aGkYB0L1JdCGwePdA5_O3RA1jUCIjfjXOeR9BPY27nPWyv/s320/Musica_La%2520Raza%2520Latino_Lincoln%2520Center.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503505044723361170" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;">Salsa master Larry Harlow performs his 1977 suite La Raza Latina, which outlines the history of Latin music rooted in African rhythms, and cooked throughout the years in the urban melting pot of cosmo New York. Full of rhythm and color, it features eclectic sounds sprinkled with English, Spanish, and African words; some jazz, rumba, salsa and, of course, great vocals by Grammy winner Ruben Blades. Don’t miss the opportunity to see the famous Panamanian salsero interpret once again pieces from <a href="http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2010/08/14/lincoln-center-out-of-doorslarry-harlows-la-raza-latina-a-salsa-suite">La Raza Latina Suite</a>, which he and Harlow’s Orchestra made famous 33 years ago. The show will also feature Bobby S</span><span style="font-family:arial;">anábria and his 19-piece Afro-Cuban big band! This event is<a href="http://nycgovparks.org/events/2010/08/14/lincoln-center-out-of-doorslarry-harlows-la-raza-latina-a-salsa-suite"> FREE</a>, and for more information visit the venue’s site <a href="http://new.lincolncenter.org/live/">here</a>, and view details below.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />Where: Lincoln Center (Dambrosch Park)</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> - W 62nd St & Amsterdam Ave</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> - NY, NY 10023</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Date: Saturday, August 14th </span> <span style="font-family:arial;">Time: 7:30pm EST</span> <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" ><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">--</span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >Bachata Fest: Andy Andy, Luis Miguel de la Amargue, Kiko Rodriguez, and Alexandra</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTvfZIRpFV_YnbhfmquJB48r8Oa8NtdEtVV9kp3QIkslbGFx4nhWjdcoXx7Im-XMkXVCLLxLrkHAxcgkw7I-YZgQmpSQLZEs4cRYmsbQpHDbM_xUYS6j2PBUhFUk13BdbYPCIasX4Fi_2H/s1600/Musica_Bachata%2520Fest_Central%2520Park%2520Summerstage.gif"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 125px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTvfZIRpFV_YnbhfmquJB48r8Oa8NtdEtVV9kp3QIkslbGFx4nhWjdcoXx7Im-XMkXVCLLxLrkHAxcgkw7I-YZgQmpSQLZEs4cRYmsbQpHDbM_xUYS6j2PBUhFUk13BdbYPCIasX4Fi_2H/s320/Musica_Bachata%2520Fest_Central%2520Park%2520Summerstage.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503505311295265634" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;">Dominican singer <span style="font-weight: bold;">Andy Andy</span> has emerged as one of a handful of musicians on the cutting edge of the bachata craze. Andy began his music career as a merenguero before making the switch to the increasingly popular bachata style. With 5 solo chart-topping bachata alb</span><span style="font-family:arial;">ums to his credit, Andy Andy has consistently maintained himself on Billboard’s Top Tropical album charts . </span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />Luis Miguel de la Amargue</span>, known as the “King of Bachata” has taken his music worldwide and is one of the most respected artists in the genre. The multi-award winner and recipient of 2009’s “Bachatero of the Year” and “Bachata Song of the Year” is a genre favorite not to be missed.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">Bachata star <span style="font-weight: bold;">Kiko Rodriguez</span> exhibited an interest in music, first experimenting with percussion instruments around the age of 12 before moving to guitar. With four original albums to his credit including Directo al Corazon, which spawned a number of singles, and an impressive international touring career, Rodriguez is popular throughout the tropical music listening community.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />Alexandra is best known as half of the hugely successful, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Monchy y Alexandra</span>, who began singing together in 1999. They have been often credited with being instrumental in popularizing bachata music outside of the Dominican Republic. Alexandra is now embarking on a highly anticipated solo career, and is certain not to disappoint.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />Presented in association with Globe Star Media and the City Parks Foundation.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />Where: Central Park/Mainstage</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Date: Saturday, August 14, 2010 </span> <span style="font-family:arial;">Time: 3:00PM</span><br /><br />--<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >Calle 13 Teaser! – New Album coming out in October, 2010</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbEAkEn07cKgHJtnXcRaxEUgK7qd3PmRrGKEv4Xz4XoTSIlajfEaa81QO-c4Pydk_YipDXMEkhvSZQy2PQ24ItcwCzlMvSu_SaEMqmtv6M7MetS6ogUk_ET31-BJklI2dEO0KiNsJfN_kE/s1600/Musica_Calle%252013_New%2520Album%2520Oct%25202010.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 182px; height: 226px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbEAkEn07cKgHJtnXcRaxEUgK7qd3PmRrGKEv4Xz4XoTSIlajfEaa81QO-c4Pydk_YipDXMEkhvSZQy2PQ24ItcwCzlMvSu_SaEMqmtv6M7MetS6ogUk_ET31-BJklI2dEO0KiNsJfN_kE/s320/Musica_Calle%252013_New%2520Album%2520Oct%25202010.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503505882751027394" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;">Calle 13 is a Puerto Rican alternative rap/reggaetón duo formed by stepbrothers René Pérez Joglar (Hato Rey, Puerto Rico), who calls himself “Residente” (lead singer, writer) and Eduardo José Cabra Martínez, (Santurce, Puerto Rico) who calls himself “Visitante” (multi-instrumentalist, particularly keyboards, vocals, beat producer). Their younger sister, Ileana (aka PG-13) has contributed the female vocals to some of their songs, and so has Residente's mother, Puerto Rican actress Flor Joglar de Gracia (on the single "Tango del Pecado"). </span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />They are now preparing for their northeastern tour this fall, and as if we needed help getting hyped up for <a href="http://www.myspace.com/calle13officialsite">Calle 13</a>’s new album, now we can follow the countdown until its release in October for what promises to be an epic masterpiece!</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />The Boricua alternative rap/reggaetón group, prove once more, that they’re the most imaginative crew in the Latin urban scene right now, with their GEMtastic teaser video titled <a href="http://lacalle13.com/intro/">Detonación C-13</a>. Click <a href="http://lacalle13.com/intro/">here</a> to watch the Calle 13 Detonación C-13 teaser vid, and send us your thoughts! Is it good, too racy, not enticing? Post a reply to this post here, or email your anonymous comments to gem@ulmedia.net. </span>GEM NYC for Urban Latinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06220697755797429345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7319341009260071437.post-6332836575913203232010-08-02T13:05:00.017-04:002010-08-02T13:42:08.834-04:00Week of August 2 - August 8, 2010<div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;">The countdown for the end of Summer 2010 is here but there is still plenty of time to enjoy outdoor events, good music, good shopping, and maybe a movie premiere……we hope you enjoy this weeks GEM NYC listings.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />If you would like to share some of your own GEM NYC finds or would like to drop</span></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> us a fe</span></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">w words please do so at gem@ulmedia.net<br /><br />_______________<br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><br /></span></div><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">MUSIC</span> - </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">NEW ORLEANS STYLE</span> <span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" ><br />FROM THE BIG APPLE TO THE BIG EASY<br /></span></span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgzvHb-vjGAKxxgAhY5T0AZXVp07YbrV_8WWRvU7RWlOak8eCDxq_JZs9tAq8qaZrqap7W6qLYmG59OBpcWIC4k4usMX4ZpWvvFVHfNRrKNFFJ6DDx3rWLVGyUV96Ju-rfeG3c3Qbu12WQ/s1600/mime-1.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 260px; height: 220px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgzvHb-vjGAKxxgAhY5T0AZXVp07YbrV_8WWRvU7RWlOak8eCDxq_JZs9tAq8qaZrqap7W6qLYmG59OBpcWIC4k4usMX4ZpWvvFVHfNRrKNFFJ6DDx3rWLVGyUV96Ju-rfeG3c3Qbu12WQ/s320/mime-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500862443008634882" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">In commemoration of the 5th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, The Caribbean Cultural Center </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">African Diaspora Institute and Lincoln </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Center Out of Doo</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">rs is Taking it to the Streets </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">New Orleans Style . The night begins with a pre-party at the Caribbean Cultu</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">ral Center African Diaspora Institute from 4</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">pm to 6pm, the concert will kick off with an official authentic New Orleans Second Line, leaving at 6pm from CCCADI (408 West 58th Street, between 9th and 10th avenues) to Damrosch Park (West 62nd Street between Columbus and Amsterdam avenues). Move through the streets to the sounds of New Orleans, led by the Big Easy Apple Social Aid and Pleasure Club for a 7:30pm Lincoln Center Out Of Doors Concert, featuring the original The Wild Magnolias, Glen </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">David Andrews with special guest </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Dav</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">ell Crawford, and Soul R</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">ebels Brass Band. Sunday, August 8th. For more information please contact Shantrelle P. Lewis at slewis@cccadi.org or 212-307-7420 ext 3008, or visit <a href="http://www.cccadi.org/">www.cccadi.org </a>or <a href="http://lcoutofdoors.org/">www.lcout</a></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><a href="http://lcoutofdoors.org/">ofdoors.org.</a></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br />_____________<br /><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span> <span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >FUNDRAISER</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> - CELEBRATI</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">NG DIVERSITY?<br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">A FUNDRAISER FOR ART FOR CHANGE AND MALDEF<br /><br /></span></span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizzXLteXfrWVYAX6nHUroC-qXyUxeAyGAaTw1ON0m8zzEqZrVePA8dDbt2kXA5d7Gjw0hkAktqHCvEHcKZH0AVZZs1oElxRdU7jJCx2YSPhcvtQn5ubY4z191TdJGEnozYmoKSB5PFgPSM/s1600/mime-2.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizzXLteXfrWVYAX6nHUroC-qXyUxeAyGAaTw1ON0m8zzEqZrVePA8dDbt2kXA5d7Gjw0hkAktqHCvEHcKZH0AVZZs1oElxRdU7jJCx2YSPhcvtQn5ubY4z191TdJGEnozYmoKSB5PFgPSM/s320/mime-2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500862625876041298" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">This fundraiser is helping out all families being affected by SB1070 law in Arizona. Help children and families affected by American immigration policy and enjoy great atmosphere, great fo</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">od, good people, poetry and music all at the same time. Hosted by Genesis Be...poetry and music b</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">y Mercedes Martinez, Shisty Nice, Auzriel and more. There will be tab</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">les set up with information on how YOU can help stop the law in AZ from going into effect. Pamphlets, brochures and donation boxes will be present. For those who want to help, but cannot attend... you can donate to Art For Change here at <a href="http://artforchange.org/">www.artforchange.org</a>. Monday, August 2nd at Smiths NYC (44th street and 8th avenue). 7pm-10pm. Free, $10 suggested dona</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">tion.</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><br />_________________<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >SHOPPING PROMOTION</span> <span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" ><br /></span></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >MADEWELL’S DENIM AFTER DARK EVENT<br /></span></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9MTfHlZGTUhFNMuY388a0heeTgDCGBsYKh662KNH-sWEBoM417oT_WGClQvQZJ9kp8QQPc_dfAmwoi_1YWtocl3ACvFy6cWtvZK31OHoDR9uKfiWiHm3XS_z7eTowGqmrsqteF14LCOrZ/s1600/madewell_logo_v1_m56577569830474143.gif"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 178px; height: 52px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9MTfHlZGTUhFNMuY388a0heeTgDCGBsYKh662KNH-sWEBoM417oT_WGClQvQZJ9kp8QQPc_dfAmwoi_1YWtocl3ACvFy6cWtvZK31OHoDR9uKfiWiHm3XS_z7eTowGqmrsqteF14LCOrZ/s320/madewell_logo_v1_m56577569830474143.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500863058077713634" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Bring a pair of lightly worn shoes to Madewell between 7 pm - 9pm, located at 486 Broadway and receive 20% off a pair of brand new Bensimon shoes. Bensimon is a French footwear company, famous for its simple classic design of the tennis shoe. All old shoes will be donated to soles4souls. Guests will also receive 20% off any pair of jeans during the event. Sweets and treats will also be served. Thursday, August 5th. 486 Broadway, NYC. <a href="http://www.madewell.com/">www.madewell.com</a></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />__________________</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"> </span> <span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >PARADE</span> <span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" ><br />DOMINICAN DAY PARADE</span></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-k-6rHq-HMhSlkXZP8UGVBHT148yz3hTnG9sJGojgP_O3WkHSSJ4ZFRBJtI8KFu0MlJVDncLDOLeW1ptmuoPNwTAXlsUw_ppcCV5wMEAhYTogWFanmg4UsbXdbJW-8gO6yhiAXWNEvR3U/s1600/mime.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 205px; height: 146px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-k-6rHq-HMhSlkXZP8UGVBHT148yz3hTnG9sJGojgP_O3WkHSSJ4ZFRBJtI8KFu0MlJVDncLDOLeW1ptmuoPNwTAXlsUw_ppcCV5wMEAhYTogWFanmg4UsbXdbJW-8gO6yhiAXWNEvR3U/s320/mime.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500863743816109474" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Grab your Dominican gear and flag and proudly represent at the 28th Annual Do</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">minican Day Parade. Sunday, August 8th. Parade route; Sixth Avenue between 36th Street to 56 Street, in Manhattan. Parade hou</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">rs 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Be sure to look out for the DEWARS/ <span style="font-style: italic;">“LA SOGA”</span> float which will feature Dominican actor Manny Perez who w</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">ill be promoting his upcoming movie <span style="font-style: italic;">“La Soga”</span>.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span>_________________________ <span style="font-family:arial;"> </span> <span style="font-family:arial;"> </span> <span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br /><br />GEM FIND</span> <span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" ><br />YO SOY EXPRESSIONS<br /></span></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8plFAtJuyZFsCb3yCiBI-1HLQWDGhm6YoNL7LsJQ8lAkSjF3vxGzhjlqUktvkb852Pv2JpT8ngoSyFSbZeHKRIrBnUSfFr6ZvbcseeniToR6c_asD_e_45BWhFbz8Jc3V6bYz0Atyj-FD/s1600/Picture+1.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 264px; height: 109px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8plFAtJuyZFsCb3yCiBI-1HLQWDGhm6YoNL7LsJQ8lAkSjF3vxGzhjlqUktvkb852Pv2JpT8ngoSyFSbZeHKRIrBnUSfFr6ZvbcseeniToR6c_asD_e_45BWhFbz8Jc3V6bYz0Atyj-FD/s320/Picture+1.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500864359493616482" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">A couple of week ago I attended a Latina Style Business Conference here in NYC. As I surveyed the sponsor booth floor one in particular caught my eye because of the beautiful and colorful note card display. I had the pleasure of m</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">eeting Yo Soy Expressions President & CEO, Ivette Mayo, who with a very smart looking red business suit and great big smil</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">e lured me in.</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> Ivette Mayo is a noted motivational speaker on such topics on cultural diversity, leadership and the entrepreneurial spirit. Yo Soy Expressions is a specialty note card business and online store – <a href="http://www.yosoyexpressions.com/">www.yosoyexpressions.com</a>. The products are designed and inspired by the excellence of “la mujer Latina”. Card themes range from Mujer Existosa, Latina, Gratitude, Woman to Woman, Girlfriends, and Latina Love. You have the option of Spanish or English cards as well as personalizing with your own message. Prices range from $5 for 4 cards/envelopes to $65 for 100 cards/envelopes.</span><br />____________________ <span style="font-family:arial;"> </span> <span style="font-family:arial;"> </span> <span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >FILM</span> <span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" ><br />“LA SOGA”<br /></span></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7vuq0Wesf0ZQ4SogOfLD9oZwddMjyP4QgdeQSw1H0XFLqSyZrkgeIiyicotDJqx1inAM1SkDTef3C-aiw29zk54UrxJM28H9edBfnk3D4umgqfz3bXbJYciMArrOtJd4prNpD76wM3qo5/s1600/LaSoga_Poster.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 136px; height: 202px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7vuq0Wesf0ZQ4SogOfLD9oZwddMjyP4QgdeQSw1H0XFLqSyZrkgeIiyicotDJqx1inAM1SkDTef3C-aiw29zk54UrxJM28H9edBfnk3D4umgqfz3bXbJYciMArrOtJd4prNpD76wM3qo5/s320/LaSoga_Poster.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500866103716268930" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Don’t miss this great film starring Manny Perez and Denise Quiñones. <span style="font-style: italic;">La Soga</span> is an edgy, action-packed thriller set in the Dominican Republic and New York City. The film follows the personal journey of Luisito a.k.a. “La Soga,” the son of a butcher turned government killer, who risks everything for justice. Inspired by true events, <span style="font-style: italic;">La Soga</span> depicts corruption, brutality and one man’s struggle to find redemption. Check out the film’s trailor at <a href="http://www.lasogamovie.com/">www.lasogamovie.com</a>. </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">The film hits select tri-state area theatres on Friday, August 13th. For a list of theatres in your area <a href="http://www.lasogamovie.com/news/show-times/">click here</a>, and check your local listings for showtimes.<br /></span> <span style="font-family:arial;">_____________________</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"> </span> <span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br /><br /><br />BOOKS TO READ</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> <span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" ><br />“A COUNTRY FOR All An Immigrant Manifesto”<br /></span></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBY6aZHDamtPPMSf7sLh3qP_WUZiwBVzRZZ39mIPBv4vNcwAIBhYycmvz4hc_ixLjpbJA8plUTotBlVbf-_BKp2Hy11X_-YLg1EgLeyx1N3Z0sRQRwM4LQWmbL-DYoZZvJqZ2K5Sex-0i2/s1600/Picture+2.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 132px; height: 187px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBY6aZHDamtPPMSf7sLh3qP_WUZiwBVzRZZ39mIPBv4vNcwAIBhYycmvz4hc_ixLjpbJA8plUTotBlVbf-_BKp2Hy11X_-YLg1EgLeyx1N3Z0sRQRwM4LQWmbL-DYoZZvJqZ2K5Sex-0i2/s320/Picture+2.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500864912911423746" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">In this timely book, award-winning journalist Jorge Ramos makes the case for a practical and politically achievable solution to this emotional issue. Ramos argues that we have a simple choice: to take a pragmatic approach that deals with the reality of immigration, or to continue a cruel and capricious system that doesn’t work, wastes billions of dollars, and which stands in direct opposition to our national principles. To purchase the book visit <a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/">www.randomhouse.com</a>. Paperback, List Price $14.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"> <br /><br />“Apartment Therapy’s BIG BOOK OF SMALL COOL PLACES”<br /></span> </span><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkngFGUxqHJLX6WgFyA7NsNXmqRYsm8m1odMl4-D8DsG-4k0ecyvqkiwUx8WN2LBU_KHqZNBVRMkC5OXXOZDVYtqYEhmB8GADDLN3mkZdTN2XytHpr29nthN0Do4ArvoKSLeGTm-YZSYGp/s1600/book-cover.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 170px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkngFGUxqHJLX6WgFyA7NsNXmqRYsm8m1odMl4-D8DsG-4k0ecyvqkiwUx8WN2LBU_KHqZNBVRMkC5OXXOZDVYtqYEhmB8GADDLN3mkZdTN2XytHpr29nthN0Do4ArvoKSLeGTm-YZSYGp/s320/book-cover.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500865256167790818" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Written by Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan, co-founder of the most popular interior design website, ApartmentTherapy.com. For years I have been an internet “peeping tom” checking out apartments of complete strangers online locally, nationally, and around the world to get my own decorating , space saving ideas. <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/">ApartmentTherapy.com</a> will help you transform tiny into totally fabulous. You can purchase the book on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Borders, Powell’s Books, and Indie Bound. Hard Cover, List Price $30.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span>GEM NYC for Urban Latinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06220697755797429345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7319341009260071437.post-84147463848683569092010-07-26T11:05:00.014-04:002010-07-26T11:56:12.932-04:00Week of July 27 - August 2, 2010<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://nylatino.bside.com/2010/films/ilegalesillegals_ricdupont_nylatino2010"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKrqeIQND47zLZL9h2YqNO9yOEYEYAfGkvCMg50_A4GBrVTJ9eS4NVTNgqSJ77uAXdqZb0xzrU0F7QUIconmqGYvr9KT4HrZamGo8Y4XMj_z0GhthkW2zzGAAi4hElLh3DIh2PJ2FU3EWy/s320/Picture+1.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498239396415829650" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Film: <span style="font-style: italic;">Illegales<br /><br /></span></span></span><span style="font-family:arial;">Set in the sweltering desert on the Southwestern US and the Mexican borde</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">r towns adjoining it, the film examines the intersecting lives of five </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">groups of people on both sides of the border, as well as the broader, explosive issue of </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">immigration. Through both heartbreak and hope, the five stories weave together, each asking the question “what lines would you cross for a better life?” <span style="font-style: italic;">Ilegales</span> stars Shirley Rumierk, Luis Bordonada, Omar Leyva, Salome Martinez and Art LaFleur. </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">The story and screenplay come from Carl Lucas and Marco Sheperd.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">“We’re delighted New York’s International Latino Film Festival has honored our film with two </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">great slots in the Festival,” said Producer Jake Pokluda, whose film credits include the features <span style="font-style: italic;">Living Gaugin</span> and <span style="font-style: italic;">Jordan</span>, the award-winning short <span style="font-style: italic;">Red Mesa</span> and the short <span style="font-style: italic;">Mirando al norte</span>. “<span style="font-style: italic;">Ilegales</span> does two important things: as a narrative feature, it examines and illuminates one of this country’s most pressing social issues with an amazing ensemble of Latino actors, and takes the audience through the struggles illegal immigrants face crossing the border.”</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">This easily makes <span style="font-style: italic;">Ilegales</span> one of the most anticipated movies to premiere at the New York International Latino Film Festival. </span> </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Festival Screenings:</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">Visual Arts Theater</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">333 West 23rd St.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">July 28th 2010, 4:30PM</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">July 29th, 2010 8:00PM</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">For more info visit: <a href="http://www.nylatinofilm.com/">www.nylatinofilm.com</a> and <a href="http://www.ilegalesthemovie.com/">www.ilegalesthemovie.com</a><br /></span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />______<br /><br /><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghEUskjDteDZ4C_9FwgXz4URsY0aYdsYXesq-NbNNKIdGVuDtN1C7zhO_ov6baM91f2t_OOnfuLK8H6e3HrU0zMyWzjTFBMBTBfYqFjC_aRuILY3n8SnrsWHbHV9JXdCLcn141TS6D1tjt/s1600/mime-7.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 247px; height: 164px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghEUskjDteDZ4C_9FwgXz4URsY0aYdsYXesq-NbNNKIdGVuDtN1C7zhO_ov6baM91f2t_OOnfuLK8H6e3HrU0zMyWzjTFBMBTBfYqFjC_aRuILY3n8SnrsWHbHV9JXdCLcn141TS6D1tjt/s320/mime-7.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498240569953149842" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Contest: Dos Equis<br /></span></span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />As legend has it, during a routine circumnavigation of the world, the Most Inter</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">esting Man's personal aircraft malfunctioned, and he</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> was forced to </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">parachute much of his priceless artifacts mid-flight across North America. Many were recovered. Many were not. H</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">e is calling upon his loyal friends to use all their vast talents to help recover his private collection in the Dos Equis Cargo Hunt. </span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">By signing up for the Dos Equis Cargo Hunt, players become “Cargo Hunters” and collect virtual treasures in several ways: through the Cargo Hunter’s map on the website, t</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">hrough codes on specially marked Dos Equis packaging, and at special promotional events this summer. Various prizes are given out along the way and at the end the players with the most artifacts qualify for a Cargo Hunt grand prize – an all-expenses-paid trip to Mexico. For more info check out the Cargo Hunt website, <a href="http://dosequis.com/cargohunt">http://dosequis.com/cargohunt </a></span> </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />______<br /><br /></span></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Music & Dance: Lincoln Center Out of Doors<br /></span></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" > </span></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP-pSHRr8T6CbiStswqf5TvFyiDa-HvgCJd_CC6Hg58ddZHLcyaPlK6RBuUhzfFiUBiqF0x7mk9nGcMOwUn4qR4wUtsf6XnoHpD_IOd1Y8fM3ytcaUy4vmhKQKlgJwyoRF844SIV-niKlU/s1600/top-area-header.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 439px; height: 75px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP-pSHRr8T6CbiStswqf5TvFyiDa-HvgCJd_CC6Hg58ddZHLcyaPlK6RBuUhzfFiUBiqF0x7mk9nGcMOwUn4qR4wUtsf6XnoHpD_IOd1Y8fM3ytcaUy4vmhKQKlgJwyoRF844SIV-niKlU/s320/top-area-header.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498241344558448146" border="0" /></a></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />Marking its 40th anniversary, Lincoln Center Out of Doors celebrates with three weeks of FREE music and dance on the plazas of Lincoln Center. Kicking off on July 28th it will run through August 15th. The 40th annual edition of the festival will present a wide range of music and dance events by dozens of international, U.S. and local artists, including Latino and Latina artists representing a wide range of backgrounds, and music and dance styles and traditions. </span> <span style="font-family:arial;">We cant wait for Larry Harlow’s La Raza Latina: A Salsa Suite conducted by Larry Harlow, starring Ruben Blades, with guest vocalist Adonis Puentes, plus orchestra and chorus on a </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">double bill with Bobby Sanabria Big Band in their New York premiere.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />The best part is all the events are free and take place on Lincoln Center’s Plazas between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenues, from West 62nd Street to West 65th Street (except where noted). Take No.1 IRT to 66thStreet/Lincoln Center Station) OR the A, B, C, D and No. 1 trains to 59th St/Columbus Circle.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Visit <a href="http://www.lcoutofdoors.org/">www.LCOutofDoors.org</a> for complete schedule.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />______<br /></span></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZZoi8Dn-FjOsvkKIa0AjYH3lagjOpZeDfhMbiT_sOkOY-UrHgIeREocF4-HPIXiBw-tbFd2TR3jaZP0w3b3kBFYJzK0mdCGd21DxkPuQQTUPGGI1K6HYUmdWR8L3UcazWllC20c2BbOix/s1600/mime.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 163px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZZoi8Dn-FjOsvkKIa0AjYH3lagjOpZeDfhMbiT_sOkOY-UrHgIeREocF4-HPIXiBw-tbFd2TR3jaZP0w3b3kBFYJzK0mdCGd21DxkPuQQTUPGGI1K6HYUmdWR8L3UcazWllC20c2BbOix/s320/mime.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498241844755740898" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Shop: Jalapeño Shopper<br /></span></span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Jalapeño Shopper, a new online boutique, <a href="http://www.jalapenoshopper.com/">www.Jalapenoshopper.com</a>, offers style seekers top-quality jewelry and accessories for those tired of the same boring, over-priced accessories typically found at the mall. Putting a global spin on current trends, items found on <a href="http://www.jalapenoshopper.com/">www.JalapenoShopper.com</a> are either inspired by or made in different parts of the world and prices do not exceed $100, the majority is under $75.<br /><br />Pedro, The Jalapeño Shopper, is the site mascot. He searches the world for unique and interesting styles that look like they came from markets and bazaars common in other countries. Whether it’s a sterling silver ring from Thailand, a necklace from Mexico, or a cuff bracelet from a hip designer in New York City, the jewelry selections inspire a simple question, “WOW! Where did you find that?” And now you know!<br /><br /></span></span><span class="swb"><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >"From now until August 15th GEM & ULM readers can enter promo code “JSURBAN” to get<br />free shipping on all purchases."<br /><br />For more news follow them @jalapenoshopper and on facebook:<br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/wwwjalapenosshoppercom/110725735620961?ref=search" target="_blank"><span style="color:red;">http://www.facebook.com/pages/wwwjalapenoshoppercom/110725735620961?ref=search</span></a></span><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">______</span></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"> <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br /><br /></span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS0U89R5Bc2ezcIDsTcQfQq0nujLO-C3ir1fQFZ63YI6J-4JYjRHnwu85h1IE4M-rD3_n6V8tldPXlG49BiKAQtQupIA8zegnFlr48n16LrKzpKlpZaU08sJAk4DQLzMOVMyVy6DCaXWOA/s1600/mime-8.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 98px; height: 198px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS0U89R5Bc2ezcIDsTcQfQq0nujLO-C3ir1fQFZ63YI6J-4JYjRHnwu85h1IE4M-rD3_n6V8tldPXlG49BiKAQtQupIA8zegnFlr48n16LrKzpKlpZaU08sJAk4DQLzMOVMyVy6DCaXWOA/s320/mime-8.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498242210801174738" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Fitness: Cardio Meets Carnival </span></span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />During the month of August NYSC hosts a healthy happy Hour featuring Zumba.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">All are invited to get their afterwork groove on in this stress-melting, high-octane workout. Zumba is a fun, easy-to-follow aerobic class that combines Latin dance moves with cardio training. It’s a wildly popular way to maximize caloric output while toning your whole body. Zumba takes the work out of working out. Nonmembers are welcome. See the schedule below for the class nearest you.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />New York Sports Clubs</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">217<br />Broadway - City Hall</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> --> Thursdays 5:30pm</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />23rd & Park</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> --> Fridays 6:15pm</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />86th & Lexington</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> -->Tuesdays 9:30am</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Astoria</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> -->Thursdays 5:30pm</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Brooklyn Heights</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> --> Thursdays 7:30pm</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Dobbs Ferry</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> --> Thursdays 6:30pm</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">East Brunswick</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> --> Thursdays 6:30pm</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Hicksville</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> --> Fridays 6:00pm</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />More class locations on <a href="http://www.nysc.com/">www.NYSC.com</a></span></span>GEM NYC for Urban Latinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06220697755797429345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7319341009260071437.post-63923636279759803302010-07-19T01:44:00.017-04:002010-07-20T16:34:00.323-04:00Week of July 20 – July 26, 2010<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">Enjoying food in the great outdoors feels like a mini vacation – a “staycation” if you will, and serves as a glorious escape from an overscheduled NYC day, night or weekend. When your eye catches the sizzling plate of a lucky patron’s table, your senses are lit and put into action. Your clock slows down and you succinctly feel more relaxed, the sun warm on your skin or the moon shining brightly above you, the wind rustling your hair—and you think to yourself, where is the best seat outside this fragrant oasis? Your feet are now blindly following your eyes, and you select the best seat available in the middle of it all. You’re now in one of more than a thousand licensed “pleine-air” eateries, and this week some of the best are participating in this summer's NYC Restaurant Week! Yes people… Restaurant Week part deux has been extended from July 16 to July 25th<sup>th</sup>! </span></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="left"><br /></p><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><style> v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} </style><br /><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="left"><br /></p><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-520092929 1073786111 9 0 415 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:10.0pt; margin-left:0in; line-height:115%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; 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WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 104px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496046424849235378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixFkyDhZFDuaUwiP2RDuTCpBpioU6RDbG3PHSfgdR3HkfyuPimGxgPtiVdZ6yjQvqQgeQHTLccyKlRV4OzBgWMpYljxgenoRtPCZDM7cjX36Jykp3_HnlaNAlicblrIptDIIb3sw8cmkpC/s200/RestaurantWeek_Event+Logo.jpg" /></a></span><span style="font-family:arial;">For those who’ve never taken advantage of this week, or for those who are simply from “out of town,” restaurant week offers you the opportunity to dine at fine restaurants for a fraction of their normal prices. In almost all cases, the menus are more limited than their regular fair – and are planned in a way that is simple and unobtrusive to patrons, and to accommodate for the increased traffic brought on to these establishments from the notoriety of being a participating venue. Despite the logistics involved in pulling off a successful “week run”, for just $24 per person for lunch or $35 per person for dinner (prices do not include drinks, taxes or tips) patrons can experience some of New York's most exclusive restaurant provisions.<br /></p></span><p style="BACKGROUND: white;font-family:arial;" class="WordSection1" align="left" ><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>Are there any cross promotions occurring as well during Restaurant Week?</strong></span><o:p></o:p></p><p style="BACKGROUND: white;font-family:arial;" class="WordSection1" align="left" ><v:shape id="_x0000_s1026" wrapcoords="2800 0 2800 15360 -400 19200 0 21120 21600 21120 21600 0 2800 0" type="#_x0000_t75"><v:imagedata title="logo_AMEX" src="file:///D:\Users\susie\AppData\Local\Temp\msohtmlclip1\01\clip_image002.png"><w:wrap type="tight"></v:shape><span style="font-family:arial;">I’m so glad you’ve asked : ) There are always cross promotions with a grand ‘ole event like this! GEM will showcase two that may peak your interest:<br /></p></span><o:p></o:p><p style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; BACKGROUND: white" class="WordSection1" align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEl-xVugaJqoL99td8tc5-n6xASSi-Uv_PnzI1vFYUrNIgE4GIw0M73KuSR-HKZBSfCjlNF-a5iI521DPJsZpELsWTd101TBvxdymX75vwyz7ABa4_OhhFfle6nRPMqkNIDOyv45ZaAMs8/s1600/logo_AMEX.png"><img style="MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; WIDTH: 54px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 45px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496047101914430818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEl-xVugaJqoL99td8tc5-n6xASSi-Uv_PnzI1vFYUrNIgE4GIw0M73KuSR-HKZBSfCjlNF-a5iI521DPJsZpELsWTd101TBvxdymX75vwyz7ABa4_OhhFfle6nRPMqkNIDOyv45ZaAMs8/s200/logo_AMEX.png" /></a></span><span style="font-family:arial;">*Get $15 back as a credit on your </span><a href="https://enroll.amexnetwork.com/US/nycrw1/?cid=SRW2010-hpcarousel-nyc"><span style="font-family:arial;color:blue;">AMEX</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"> statement when you register and use any American Express card to dine out three or more times at any of the 250+ vendors participating in this summer’s NYC Restaurant Week. For enrollment details and special merchant offer terms please click </span><a href="https://enroll.amexnetwork.com/US/nycrw1/?cid=SRW2010-hpcarousel-nyc"><span style="font-family:arial;">here</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;">.</span></p><p style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; BACKGROUND: white" class="WordSection1" align="left"><br /></p><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><o:p></o:p><v:shape id="_x0000_s1027" wrapcoords="-150 0 -150 21192 21600 21192 21600 0 -150 0" type="#_x0000_t75"><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%" class="WordSection1" align="left"><v:imagedata title="logo_JetBlue" src="file:///D:\Users\susie\AppData\Local\Temp\msohtmlclip1\01\clip_image004.gif"><w:wrap type="tight"></v:shape><span style="font-family:arial;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUW0p_WwhI2YmmGYim3g_c66nIY44dXKzPOG6DpteQ93HBW0TtweddWsStoeijHqjdDG0WD-JfCFCVuWEKCErjGFUMyiN7sBYEz0ls1q14BFjVKgfXHMY5gcB52i0OWuf_qn26_jvRlSB3/s1600/logo_JetBlue.gif"><img style="MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; WIDTH: 144px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 53px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496047098416426882" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUW0p_WwhI2YmmGYim3g_c66nIY44dXKzPOG6DpteQ93HBW0TtweddWsStoeijHqjdDG0WD-JfCFCVuWEKCErjGFUMyiN7sBYEz0ls1q14BFjVKgfXHMY5gcB52i0OWuf_qn26_jvRlSB3/s200/logo_JetBlue.gif" /></a></span><span style="font-family:arial;">*Do any of you want to take a REAL trip outside NYC? Well this week, two lucky winners will receive two round-trip flights on JetBlue (the King of “more leg-room”), two nights’ accommodations in a luxury hotel, a unique dining experience for two, two tickets to a theatre show, among other amenities! . For enrollment details and special merchant offer terms please click </span><a href="http://www.nycgo.com/?event=view.restaurantweekcontest&pid=srw_jetblue_header"><span style="font-family:arial;">here</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;">.<br /></p></span><div class="WordSection1" align="left" face="arial"><br /></div><p style="BACKGROUND: white" class="WordSection1" align="left" face="arial"><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>Which restaurants are participating?</strong></span><o:p></o:p></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%" class="WordSection1" align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">For a list of restaurants participating in Restaurant Week you may browse by neighborhood or cuisine </span><a href="http://www.opentable.com/promo.aspx?m=8&pid=69"><span style="font-family:arial;">here</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;">. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made by calling the participating restaurant of your choice or online via </span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="http://www.opentable.com/promo.aspx?m=8&pid=69" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:arial;">OpenTable.com</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;">. </span></span><span style="font-family:arial;">Special Notice: Some of Manhattan's finer restaurants do have and enforce dress codes. It is recommended that you ask about the dress code policy when you make your reservation or you may be turned away.<br /></p></span><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%" class="WordSection1" align="left"><br /></p><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="WordSection1" align="left"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">GEM NYC recommends the following “alfresco” venues for your next lunch or dinner feast:<span style="font-size:100%;"></span></span></p><p align="left"><span style="font-family:Calibri;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,153)"></span></span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,153)"></span></span></span></p><p align="left"><span style="font-family:Calibri;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,153)"></p></span></span></span></w:wrap></v:imagedata></w:wrap></v:imagedata></w:wrap></v:imagedata></o:lock></v:path></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:formulas></v:stroke><v:stroke><v:formulas><v:f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"><v:f eqn="sum @0 1 0"><v:f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"><v:f eqn="prod @2 1 2"><v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"><v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"><v:f eqn="sum @0 0 1"><v:f eqn="prod @6 1 2"><v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"><v:f eqn="sum @8 21600 0"><v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight"><v:path connecttype="rect" gradientshapeok="t" extrusionok="f"><o:lock aspectratio="t" ext="edit"><v:imagedata title="RestaurantWeek_Event Logo" src="file:///D:\Users\susie\AppData\Local\Temp\msohtmlclip1\01\clip_image001.jpg"><w:wrap type="tight"><v:imagedata title="logo_AMEX" src="file:///D:\Users\susie\AppData\Local\Temp\msohtmlclip1\01\clip_image002.png"><w:wrap type="tight"><v:imagedata title="logo_JetBlue" src="file:///D:\Users\susie\AppData\Local\Temp\msohtmlclip1\01\clip_image004.gif"><w:wrap type="tight"><v:imagedata title="RestaurantWeek_RiverCafe" src="file:///D:\Users\susie\AppData\Local\Temp\msohtmlclip1\01\clip_image005.jpg" blacklevel="6554f"><w:wrap type="tight"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,153)"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%" lang="ES"><h6 style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BACKGROUND: white" class="WordSection1" align="left" face="arial"></span></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,153)"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">ViceVersa Restaurant</span> </span><br /></span><br /></h6></span><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt;font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal" align="left" ><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%;font-size:100%;color:black;" lang="ES" ><o:p></o:p></span></p><v:shape id="_x0000_s1032" wrapcoords="-206 0 -206 21484 21600 21484 21600 0 -206 0" type="#_x0000_t75"><p style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt" class="MsoNormal" align="left"><v:imagedata title="" src="file:///D:\Users\susie\AppData\Local\Temp\msohtmlclip1\01\clip_image007.png"><w:wrap type="tight"></v:shape><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWFp6i6xsGwIyIo2BcDAW-puIepGpzW61pKiHi0j9VCuho3hShxMXFp0zLJyEAju9mabMGUIPfu0fNc54KkeVsleqnX2Q8xWRJ3rw6B5Wu14bCXIAIsqr3Xs2Eb99k87wcjQEb-gIlk3x7/s1600/RestaurantWeek_ViceVersa.jpg"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"><img style="MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; WIDTH: 112px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496046439096455778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWFp6i6xsGwIyIo2BcDAW-puIepGpzW61pKiHi0j9VCuho3hShxMXFp0zLJyEAju9mabMGUIPfu0fNc54KkeVsleqnX2Q8xWRJ3rw6B5Wu14bCXIAIsqr3Xs2Eb99k87wcjQEb-gIlk3x7/s200/RestaurantWeek_ViceVersa.jpg" /></span></a><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%;color:black;" lang="ES" ><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify" class="MsoNormal" align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="COLOR: rgb(51,51,51);font-size:100%;" ><span style="color:#000000;">ViceVersa is nestled among a number of French bistros in the Theatre District. Its sophisticated and sleek decor sets the tone for the contemporary Italian cuisine. The traditional Italian fare is tough to beat as it’s graced by the sous-chefs of Central Park South’s San Domenico Restaurant. For dessert, you may wish to try a selection of gourmet gelatos and sorbets for a cool ending to a meal enjoyed out on the plant-filled back patio, a welcome retreat from the busy Midtown streets out front. Simply take the C/E to 50<sup>th</sup> street, and you’ll find it nestled between 8<sup>th</sup> and 9<sup>th</sup> avenues. Just note, the terrace seating will be available on a first come first serve basis – so get there early! 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After you eat, rent a bike or a rowboat to continue your “all-day” Central Park tour. Simply take the 1 train to 72<sup style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman">nd</sup> street. 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So this is your lucky week because in the heart of New York City's Financial District, you can dine like the stars at </span><a href="http://www.cipriani.com/locations/new-york/events/cipriani-wall-street.php"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">Cipriani of Wall Street</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">, and enjoy Restaurant Week prices. Located in the historic Merchants Exchange Building at 55 Wall St., the restaurant is open from 6:30am to 10:30pm Monday through Friday. With an outdoor terrace among the building's granite columns, </span><a href="http://www.cipriani.com/locations/new-york/events/cipriani-wall-street.php"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">Cipriani of Wall Street</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"> is perfect for dining “alfresco” or meeting for after-work drinks. The terrace features unparalleled views of Wall Street and is open year-round. You’ll want to call ahead because the terrace seating is limited, and is most times reserved by tourist groups. Simply take the 2/3/4 trains to Wall Street, and make sure to call in advance to reserve your spot: 212-699-4096.</span></span></p></w:wrap></v:imagedata><p align="left"><br /></p><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%"><o:p></o:p></span><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify;font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal" align="left" ><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%;color:black;" lang="ES" ><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,153)"><strong>Water’s Edge in Queens</strong></span> </span><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><v:shape id="_x0000_s1031" coordsize="21600,21600" wrapcoords="-92 0 -92 21452 21600 21452 21600 0 -92 0" type="#_x0000_t75"><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify" class="MsoNormal" align="left" face="arial"><v:imagedata title="RestaurantWeek_Water's Edge" src="file:///D:\Users\susie\AppData\Local\Temp\msohtmlclip1\01\clip_image011.jpg"><w:wrap type="tight"></v:shape><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaAblJsMZCyGN5A-Oln4tqMgST7_bsPozKAYcpABgt42N8BV1sbJSKsbNwNt4-wc7YosuWYz3rbUDrXPDu-VmCrMDuOY_I3IQO_a1hDmdepFYl-LKU-djKoahRETFTJiOdP3wJPi-HqCPK/s1600/RestaurantWeek_Water's+Edge.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 124px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496046443107084210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaAblJsMZCyGN5A-Oln4tqMgST7_bsPozKAYcpABgt42N8BV1sbJSKsbNwNt4-wc7YosuWYz3rbUDrXPDu-VmCrMDuOY_I3IQO_a1hDmdepFYl-LKU-djKoahRETFTJiOdP3wJPi-HqCPK/s200/RestaurantWeek_Water's+Edge.jpg" /></a></span><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">Well, contrary to popular belief, Manhattan is not the center of the world – and if it were, the world would be flat (^_^). So for those who are brave enough to venture outside the great enclaves of the Manhattan Island, perhaps you should try </span><a href="http://www.watersedgenyc.com/"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">Water’s Edge</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"> restaurant. It’s one of the few spots in Queens with a fantastic view of the East River from Long Island City. I recommend that you make a reservation beforehand and also request a table on the restaurant's outdoor terrace, where you'll sit just inches from the river with a dramatic view of the Manhattan skyline as backdrop. The impressive, seafood-heavy menu features a macadamia nut–crusted wild salmon and licorice-dusted duck breast, YUMMY! To view the mouth-watering Restaurant Week menu click </span><a href="http://www.nycgo.com/cms/uploadedfiles/devnycvisitcom/venue/srw10_watersedge_menu.pdf"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">here</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">. You’ll want to consider calling in advance for the best table “outside” the house - (718) 482-0033, and view driving and mass transit directions by clicking </span><a href="http://www.watersedgenyc.com/hour_directions.html"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">here</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">.</span></span></p><p align="left"></w:wrap></v:imagedata><span style="font-family:arial;"></p><span style="font-size:100%;"></span></span><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; COLOR: rgb(0,0,153)" class="MsoNormal" align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"><strong>Terrace in the Sky, Columbia University</strong></span></p><v:shape id="_x0000_s1033" coordsize="21600,21600" wrapcoords="-100 0 -100 21438 21600 21438 21600 0 -100 0" type="#_x0000_t75"><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: arial; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt" class="MsoNormal" align="left"><v:imagedata title="RestaurantWeek_Terrace in the Sky" src="file:///D:\Users\susie\AppData\Local\Temp\msohtmlclip1\01\clip_image012.jpg"><w:wrap type="tight"></v:shape><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwWDv9sMDIYAh_QrC0kBJl2eGCroeM8SMo1qsDSKSxPrzK1w-aHQ5PBgkruuIOjHHFSEPObUh-8oUUTTgFmTClE1toErI4TgUffY8slMJC9J7B5U7uA7kQiyDf1hcWPBxf1DFIi83whw8H/s1600/RestaurantWeek_Terrace+in+the+Sky.jpg"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"><img style="MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 124px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496047090876259922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwWDv9sMDIYAh_QrC0kBJl2eGCroeM8SMo1qsDSKSxPrzK1w-aHQ5PBgkruuIOjHHFSEPObUh-8oUUTTgFmTClE1toErI4TgUffY8slMJC9J7B5U7uA7kQiyDf1hcWPBxf1DFIi83whw8H/s200/RestaurantWeek_Terrace+in+the+Sky.jpg" /></span></a></p><o:p></o:p></w:wrap></v:imagedata><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; LINE-HEIGHT: normal" class="MsoNormal" align="left"><span style="COLOR: rgb(51,51,51)"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"><span style="color:#000000;">Located at Columbia University’s Butler Hall, Terrace in the Sky has been the original upper west dining pioneer for 30 years. To the north, you can spy Harlem and the Bronx, and south, the college campus and the northern boundary of Central Park. Panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline coupled with superb cuisine from executive chef Jason Potanovich make little oasis a dining experience not to be missed. The food is a mix of French with American flair, with crowd-pleasers like duck-confit risotto and crème brûlée—which are both included on the NYC Restaurant Week menu. Simply take the Number 1 train to 116th Street – and complimentary valet parking is offered after 6PM for dinner. 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I believe we can take a break from sharing the latest and </span></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:130%;">greatest restaurant, lounges, and/or museum exhibit for a good cause. This week we encourage you to consider t</span></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:130%;">he value and personal enrichment that comes from donating your very precious time and </span></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Volunteer!</span></span><br /><br /></div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">Y</span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">esterday I accepted an invitation from my friend Brenda Jones to s</span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">peak to a group of women at her non-profit organization 4 Real </span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">Women International, Inc. (4RWI) in Brooklyn, NY. The topic was <span style="font-style: italic;">“Women in Media, Marketing and Advertising”</span>, this Ge</span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">neral Assembly is part of LEAD! an eight-week workshop seminar, geared specificall</span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">y to ‘reach and teach’ women aged 18-35 the personal 'life skills' that help build important self-trust, and foste</span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">r a solid foundation of self-reliance and confidence. The experience of connecting with other women and sharing both my personal and professional journey was humbling and fulfilling. I am thoroughly impressed and applaud</span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"> the commitment that all the women at 4RWI are making to empower and enrich the lives of all the women and the families they touch!</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">I</span></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">f you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone els</span></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">e. — Booker T. Washington</span></span><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >The following is a modest list of some equally important and commendable non-profit organizations that can use your help:</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYAhseSSA_i8OIbB0fUw4LmjpfSEBEk2wX1oOkCwV5tzwtbKHuYH58ql67nV_A3wN96JqUJtoOIcKhBUwJeYgZkRRyKdtNrLElBynHR9nGxB4mvW3Pki4NaMkl1eMhzaYjMLkCsV2lb3eG/s1600/Picture+1.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 73px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYAhseSSA_i8OIbB0fUw4LmjpfSEBEk2wX1oOkCwV5tzwtbKHuYH58ql67nV_A3wN96JqUJtoOIcKhBUwJeYgZkRRyKdtNrLElBynHR9nGxB4mvW3Pki4NaMkl1eMhzaYjMLkCsV2lb3eG/s200/Picture+1.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493829201937645330" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">4 Real Women International, Inc. (4RWI)</span><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >Mission: To h</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >elp women by equipping them with leadership and empowermen</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >t skills to effectively ch</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >ange their lives, the lives of their fam</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >ilies, and their communities.</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" > The organization is run by women for women, and their families, w</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >ith operations in the United States and internationally. 4RWI, Inc. develops and presents innovative and creative insight-gaining programs and activities for women in individual or group settin</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >gs. We do t</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >his through peer-counseling, mentoring, online and on-site workshops, seminars, interventions, and support groups. <a href="http://www.4realwomeninternational.org/">www.4realwomeninternational.org</a>.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheRz2eOitJNXc7VxCzVHKpccZgwuPXHo6MSXAlgG8nTzAMIWXYzI4HJSIz24ZrvywTNdYZgPGqep43S_m1ELrtu0eh68EV8gl96kAUk9pFVf1fhlfzUzS_O55WbAvPHr2CBwQYYPlhVUu0/s1600/Picture+2.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 57px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheRz2eOitJNXc7VxCzVHKpccZgwuPXHo6MSXAlgG8nTzAMIWXYzI4HJSIz24ZrvywTNdYZgPGqep43S_m1ELrtu0eh68EV8gl96kAUk9pFVf1fhlfzUzS_O55WbAvPHr2CBwQYYPlhVUu0/s200/Picture+2.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493829338338121314" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Boys and Girls Club of America</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >Mission: To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. In every community, boys and girls are left to find their own recreation and companionship in the streets. An increas</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >ing number of chil</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >dre</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >n are at home with no adult care or supervision. Young people need to know that som</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >eone cares about them. Boys & Girls Clubs offer that and more. Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence. <a href="http://www.bgca.org/">www.bgca.org.</a></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTX-x4dDPGWBTggDOzcMd9EIOFBOD53iswlfmIqO-iUbIWBJJJ4XFevitIxwYKqVmnih-BMkgdEC0FSDsvYxUDoa9n6YIRzzUZKDvfvGOqBbOHZ0_WCEBGdtkvLcdCCoCO3VzRRawMRHl6/s1600/Picture+3.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 33px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTX-x4dDPGWBTggDOzcMd9EIOFBOD53iswlfmIqO-iUbIWBJJJ4XFevitIxwYKqVmnih-BMkgdEC0FSDsvYxUDoa9n6YIRzzUZKDvfvGOqBbOHZ0_WCEBGdtkvLcdCCoCO3VzRRawMRHl6/s200/Picture+3.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493829579303110994" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dress for Success<br /></span>Mission: To promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help wo</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >men thrive in work and in life</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >. Founded in New York City in 1997, Dress for Success is an international not-for-profit o</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >rganization offering services designed to help our clients find jobs and remain employed. </span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >Each Dress for Success client receives one suit when she has a job interview and can return for a second suit or separates when she finds work. <a href="http://www.dressforsuccess.org/">www.dressforsuccess.org</a>.</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh30pxVFom4IcWOjwg_YGZ9HzlYKvOaEnYvMS6jtrtqWxNVJWeeErMueFUwAHm8AwXhR4BK6VAhxLsC9EcOLs7JWlfPEYZvyoZEXjLnRoeuXvAc2OVig_PK-EGcdnWSD4DPnq4z-zzRQmPf/s1600/Picture+4.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 199px; height: 111px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh30pxVFom4IcWOjwg_YGZ9HzlYKvOaEnYvMS6jtrtqWxNVJWeeErMueFUwAHm8AwXhR4BK6VAhxLsC9EcOLs7JWlfPEYZvyoZEXjLnRoeuXvAc2OVig_PK-EGcdnWSD4DPnq4z-zzRQmPf/s200/Picture+4.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493829846906159266" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Girls Education and Mentoring Services (GEMS)<br /></span>Mission: To empower young women, ages12-21, who have experienced commercial s</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >exual exploitation and domestic trafficking to exit the commercial sex indu</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >stry and develop to their full potential. GEMS is committed to ending com</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >mercial sexual exploitation and domestic trafficking of children by changing individual lives, transforming pu</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >blic perception, a</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >nd revolutionizing the systems and policies that impact sexually exploited youth.<a href="http://www.gems-girls.org/">www.gems-girls.org</a>.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Big Brothers Big Sisters</span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHm6_Rz-NbPu2bFmSZ4SeU2164Jhp7MZullExd1D4M5oyajgDOx-j_7eFlCsYi4rynqiFBL5vXeCNcgmPcdZkXoB3xd3lUPws4p9AgY_alXxWsnchAbp37sp-l9nXSQIrxknrT1rcv1bM7/s1600/Picture+5.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 56px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHm6_Rz-NbPu2bFmSZ4SeU2164Jhp7MZullExd1D4M5oyajgDOx-j_7eFlCsYi4rynqiFBL5vXeCNcgmPcdZkXoB3xd3lUPws4p9AgY_alXxWsnchAbp37sp-l9nXSQIrxknrT1rcv1bM7/s200/Picture+5.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493830146609989042" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >Mission: To help children reach their potential through one-to-one relationships with mentors that have a measurable impact on youth. For more than 100 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life. As the nation’s largest donor and voluntee</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >r supported mentori</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >ng network, Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers </span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >(“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages 6 through 18, in communities across the coun</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >try. They develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people. <a href="http://www.bbbs.org/">www.bbbs.org</a>.</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZK21Fo-2pAXj69F2zDbp1Y-I2CxbkzLMRhyGu6eZEMRrfBTMzAYn8Iy9aRSgx0OA-nuTaG3BjQvsYhMI-a7pvWO0SBhwcdwii6RA0p3zHmFK8XL3LhEYk7GhC2jTDpMbWSC4tXVYm0h66/s1600/Picture+6.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 64px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZK21Fo-2pAXj69F2zDbp1Y-I2CxbkzLMRhyGu6eZEMRrfBTMzAYn8Iy9aRSgx0OA-nuTaG3BjQvsYhMI-a7pvWO0SBhwcdwii6RA0p3zHmFK8XL3LhEYk7GhC2jTDpMbWSC4tXVYm0h66/s200/Picture+6.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493830432519588178" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Safe Horizon</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >Mission: To provide support, prevent violence, and promote justice for victims, their families and communities. Since 1978, Safe Horizon has provided support and advocacy for victims of crime and abuse. Today, as the largest victims' service agency in the Unit</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >ed States, they are also recognized leaders in responding to the changing needs of their clients, and are sought out as experts on issues of violence and victimization across the country</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" > and around the world. <a href="http://www.safehorizon.com/">www.safehorizon.com</a>.<br /><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZqaCBh22IgZwOZAyiPBt3qySrD0xr__XBrv7L-gnpA3zPaWzODnN_pe4ewc2voKtUukpjCjI8zbNgSrNZVSQQ0mEL8_5WUgkXp1Hmc1KofSEI6aU69K9XEnU7EvLk7Eobashyphenhyphenr4ER5fgN/s1600/Picture+7.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 146px; height: 111px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZqaCBh22IgZwOZAyiPBt3qySrD0xr__XBrv7L-gnpA3zPaWzODnN_pe4ewc2voKtUukpjCjI8zbNgSrNZVSQQ0mEL8_5WUgkXp1Hmc1KofSEI6aU69K9XEnU7EvLk7Eobashyphenhyphenr4ER5fgN/s200/Picture+7.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493830691452241074" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">God’s Love We Deliver</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >Mission: To improve the health and well-being of men, women and children livin</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >g with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other serious</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" > illnesses by alleviating hunger and malnutrition. God’s Love We Deliver prepares and delivers nutritious, high-quality meals to people who, because of their illness, are unable to provide or p</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >repare meals for themselves. They also provide illness-specific nutrition education and counseling to their clients, families, care providers and other service organizations. <a href="http://www.godslovewedeliver.org/">www.godslovewedeliver.org</a>.</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh92U8GI-_CBdJBH_SehMrubo_CH9RbuxqQrmAAgD3h89hQAuDP-VMtBUSwHLBV57cruOHdK8CTjwvT04tkDa1Gtl85YtIqACy1MR1q7yKzn4-QLeyPOezYdkDzEO94-PDrB-1a-_39D7jZ/s1600/Picture+9.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 63px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh92U8GI-_CBdJBH_SehMrubo_CH9RbuxqQrmAAgD3h89hQAuDP-VMtBUSwHLBV57cruOHdK8CTjwvT04tkDa1Gtl85YtIqACy1MR1q7yKzn4-QLeyPOezYdkDzEO94-PDrB-1a-_39D7jZ/s200/Picture+9.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493831188494024834" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Multicu</span></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">ltural Music Group<br /></span>Mission: The basic mission of the MMG is to provide performances, instruction and professional dev</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >elopment in multicultural music as a tool to promote global understanding, cultural awareness, and academic achievement. The presentations, training and instruction provide the constituents the opportunity to experience artistic growth and cultural awareness through the acquisition of specific knowledge, skills, and attitudes that contribute to a more harmonious society and a better lifelong enjoyment of music. <a href="http://multiculturalmusic.org/">www.multiculturalmusic.org</a>.</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWXvqk090in0OWToC2ws4koYoXUFCrrviqkK0tx8s6Rf88VdR3PPZSBsUGf8i2DC2A14GA2Aoyahg_qhX46XJL43gpAho0vs6E5UH2sa8e937DD04i0oGaaRT3IzG4-EGFGzWVY9qCc2hD/s1600/Picture+11.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 133px; height: 78px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWXvqk090in0OWToC2ws4koYoXUFCrrviqkK0tx8s6Rf88VdR3PPZSBsUGf8i2DC2A14GA2Aoyahg_qhX46XJL43gpAho0vs6E5UH2sa8e937DD04i0oGaaRT3IzG4-EGFGzWVY9qCc2hD/s200/Picture+11.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493831473198642626" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Spoons Across America</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >Mission: Spoons Across America,® the source for children’s culinary education is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to educating children, teachers, and families about the benefits of healthy eating. We work to influence the eating habits of children through hands-on education that celebrates the connection to local farmers and the important tradition of sharing meals around the family table. <a href="http://www.spoonsacrossamerica.org/">www.spoonsacrossamerica.org</a>.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzy2ra8mlPx3g4j_O14E97bMbu7ay89tdqjVmu3_73d27y20UoWMWEW0K_R6nxnR66f_dKFrpXEWFmLYzYrkBR6WEltSWZ_wdd-MAz0gJ8qucvxVa-hRksw8QBRXZVzSm3fRRPFdY43erh/s1600/Picture+12.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 22px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzy2ra8mlPx3g4j_O14E97bMbu7ay89tdqjVmu3_73d27y20UoWMWEW0K_R6nxnR66f_dKFrpXEWFmLYzYrkBR6WEltSWZ_wdd-MAz0gJ8qucvxVa-hRksw8QBRXZVzSm3fRRPFdY43erh/s200/Picture+12.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493831871014267234" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">El Puente</span><br />Mission: El Puente is a community human rights institution that promotes leadership for peace and justice through the engagement</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" > of members (youth and adult) in the arts, education, scientific research, wellness and environmental action. Founded in 1982 by Luis Garden Acosta, El Puente currently integrates the diverse activities and community campaigns of its Center for Arts and Culture and its Community Health and Environment Institute (CHE) within its three neighborhood Leadership Centers and its nationally recognized public high school, the El Puente Academy for Peace and Justice. Organizing in North Brooklyn and beyond, El Puente remains at the forefront of community/youth learning and development issues and as such, initiates and impacts social policy both locally and nationally. <a href="http://www.elpuente.us/">www.elpuente.us</a>.</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz7XWaear7GwiHEacdSli6sFzjqEeiLg8iLEGV04lJzHCA05r_vfwNzuWibHThitT47Pszb5BFMvUACiM9xeUvo92xV95y9zo3bhp5L3jC-dFTf5WXg1CFYgm6esJ37mIcEyu-4yUB0oOP/s1600/Picture+13.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 42px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz7XWaear7GwiHEacdSli6sFzjqEeiLg8iLEGV04lJzHCA05r_vfwNzuWibHThitT47Pszb5BFMvUACiM9xeUvo92xV95y9zo3bhp5L3jC-dFTf5WXg1CFYgm6esJ37mIcEyu-4yUB0oOP/s200/Picture+13.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493832131532717234" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Women in Need - WIN Organization<br /></span>Mission: Women In Need provides housing, help and hope to New York City women and their families who are homeless and disadvantaged. Through comprehensive programs such as shelter, supportive permanent housing, job training, domestic violence services, alcohol and substance abuse treatment and childcare, WIN offers the tools and guidance which allow our families to return to their communities and live independently. <a href="http://www.women-in-need.org/">www.women-in-need.org</a>.</span>GEM NYC for Urban Latinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06220697755797429345noreply@blogger.com0