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Outrage
Ten years ago this September we witnessed a tragedy of immeasurable magnitude. A few days ago a proposal made by Joe Daniels the President and CEO of the National September 11 Museum and Memorial to charge $20-$25 entry fee reopened the collective … Continue reading
Man Cleared of Rape Gets $18.5 Million Jury Award
As I had written, in Is that all? Is all forgiven there is a deeper question to ask. Does $18.5 million replace 22 years of a person’s life? That is roughly $841,000 for each year incarcerated. Is that enough? I would … Continue reading
Harlem Getting its First Major Hotel Since 1967
This is fantastic from a business/commerce perspective. What concerns me is Harlem becoming too commercial, too branded. I love the small independent businesses that I grew up with. I love the rawness and comfort of the neighborhood I grew up … Continue reading
Posted in News from the Soul Brother
Tagged ALoft, business, Harlem, Hotel Theresa, New York City, Starwood Hotels, W Hotels
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A Humble Opinion
In some ways I am ambivalent about a Mosque being built near 911. As a person who grew up in New York and worked in 5 WTC for years and was in the World Trade Center and New York City, less … Continue reading
Posted in Thoughts of the Soul Brother
Tagged 911, commentary, inter-faith, mosque, muticultural, New York, New York City, religion, WTC
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What Ever Happened to Public Transportation?
John Robbins has written a very insightful article. It is so true that public transportation systems will help the environment and by extension our health. I HATE to drive. Now I know why, its my New York City upbringing there’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Berlin, environment, General Motors, green, Hong Kong, Kansas City, living, London, Moscow, National Geographic, New York City, Paris, public transportation, Seoul, Taipei, Tokyo, transit
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Raina Wallens: My Husband Didn’t Stand for Hate
This is an exceptionally poignant and personal commentary that puts 9/11 in perspective as well as the argument about the proposed “Ground Zero” mosque. An excellent commentary! Raina Wallens: My Husband Didn’t Stand for Hate.