The Law of Attraction in the Internet World

Today I was talking to a friend in Brasil on the AOL instant messenger about the happenings in Rio and Salvador, Bahia Brasil. At the same time I was chatting with another friend who I haven't spoken to in over a year. I come to find out that he has moved to Seattle, Washington from NYC and he is feeling wonderful about his life. He kept bringing up "The Secret" and how it had changed his life. It prompted me to go back to the website and revisit the movie promo and the member section of the website. Thanks Vic. The internet offers so many opportunities to meet good people from all over. Over the years I have met so many good people and each conversation offered wisdom and enlightenment one way of the other. Tonight was no different.

Folks if you haven't seen or read The Secret I encourage you to watch it. It is so easy to forget the simple formula that a very few have known. Thanks in large part to Ms. Oprah Winfrey now the world knows about it. I just thought it would brighten your day as it has mine. Enjoy.



This is the first 20 minutes of the global film phenomenon "The Secret". It is authorized by The Secret LLC for personal use only. Please enjoy this gift!

Searching and Finding on Internet

Today I was searching the web for a video of Sammy Davis Jr. in Golden Boy on Broadway in 1965. After looking on You Tube I googled it and still found nothing. In a last ditch effort I typed in Museum of Moving Images thinking that I might find such a rare clip there but it wasn't to be. More about that in a later blog. Trying to find old Black Broadway performances, TV shows and Movies online. Anyway...what I did find was The Living Room Candidate which has Presidential Campaign Commercials from 1952 -2004. If you like politics like me you should take a look at this sight. It is amazing how politicians are saying the same things they were saying throughout the decades. All about war, the ememy, the economy and all the promises. Let me know what you think.

What's Going On

It has been awhile since my last entry. Lot's going on right now. I am still trying to digest it. Marvin Gaye says it best. ....

Memorial Day

Yes this is the weekend many have waited for all winter. Picnics, parties, food and friends. Let's not forget what this holiday is really about...remembering those who have died in the armed forces. Especially let us lift up are voice in prayer for all those who have been lost in Iraq and the innocent civilians and Iraq armed forces as well. Hopefully we will have peace soon.I wish you all a enjoyable weekend and would like to leave you with this wonderful speech by the late Yolanda King. RIP Ms. King and thank you.

This and That...

• Went to the Living Beyond Belief Benefit on Monday in NYC at the Maritime Hotel. It was great to see Rosie Perez and John Starks supporting the high school seniors who are promoting HIV awareness to their peers. John was especially supportive of one of my mentorees, Atiba, who I have been watching over since he was 3 years old. Now sixteen and a great basketball player he was shy about asking John for advice but John understood because he too was shy at that age. Thanks John.
• Everyone is getting ready to travel this weekend - Driving is going to be expensive and horrible but it is always nice to get away for a few days. I will be in that madness heading down to DC for a few days. Many of my friends are going to exotic locales like Brazil, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and Amsterdam. Maybe next year for me.
• James Saunders is putting the final touches on plans for his 5th Annual White Party Moonlight Cruise in NYC. He has asked us to once again to do the online marketing for the event which will be held August 3, 2007. For more information go to www.umenent.com or his myspace page at www.myspace.com/jspresent
• On the Real Estate front - the market continues to heat up. I am encouraging everyone who is renting in Manhattan or Brooklyn should now get pre-approved to buy especially if they have a market rent apartment. Rents and sale prices continue to rise. Don't get left out. Email me for information on this process. It's painless. Just to let you know I am helping people in Chicago, LA, Seattle and London find a place to live. Our relocation network is top in the world. If you are looking to sell let us help you with that as well.
• Last week I went to the Taste of Harlem event. I am still trying to work off the pounds from that one. Angie Stone performed. A good time was had by all.
• Have a great and happy weekend. Remember the troops in your prayers. I know I will.

Time to Live

Today I was shocked to her that Yolanda King, the legendary daughter of Rev. Martin Luther King died yesterday in California. Age 51 is too young to die. Born in Montgomery, Alabama, King was a human rights worker and actress. She was a member of the Board of Directors of the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change, Incorporated (the official national memorial to her father) and was founding Director of the King Center's Cultural Affairs Program. She served on the Partnership Council of Habitat for Humanity, was a member of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, a sponsor of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom and held a lifetime membership in the NAACP. King received a B.A. degree with honors from Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts, a Masters degree in Theatre from New York University and an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Marywood University. In 1978 she starred as Rosa Parks in the TV miniseries King (which was based on her father's life and released on DVD in 2005). posting from Wikipedia.

On rare occasions the mainstream press does impressive work on positive stories of Black Men in American. The Washington Post has done something special this week.

The Washington Post is running an interactive series on their website entitled, "Being a Black Man", where they explore the lives of famous and everyday individuals from various backgrounds. It's worth taking a look at.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/metro/interactives/blackmen/blackmen.html

If you live in the New York City area, I suggest you check out this inspiring program coming to NYC's Apollo Theater on May 19th 2007 at 8pm. It is called “The Beyond the Tears Concert."

The Save Africa Concerts Foundation will have entertainment and an awards ceremony to honor Winnie Mandela, Princess, Senator Florence Ita-Giwa, Minister Christine Walker and Prof. Babatunde Osotimehin for their work in AIDS/HIV. The program begins at 8pm. Ticket prices are $35, $50 and $75 can be purchased at Ticket master or at the Apollo box office.

All proceeds will go to help AIDS/HIV victims, prevention and education in Africa.

As a part of this fundraising initiative, we will give “FREE TICKETS” to “the Beyond the Tears Concert” to those who get tested for Hepatitis B at our designated facilities.

Hepatitis B is a virus that infects the liver. You can get it through Contact with infected blood, sexual fluids, or at birth if your mother is infected. You often have no symptoms and the virus can stay in your body throughout your life. Approx. 400 million people in the world have chronic Hepatitis B infection, including 1.25 million in the USA.

It is important to be tested because hepatitis B infection can cause severe liver damage and liver cancer. This infection can be silent in the beginning years. When symptoms occur it is often too late to get treated. Why not lessen your chances of getting this deadly disease by getting tested. Early detection can save your life.

Free confidential testing will be held at the following locations:

Harlem
Triage Vans on 116th Street and 125th Street between Adam Clayton Powell Blvd. and Fred. Douglass Blvd. on Saturday May 5 and Sunday May 6th from 10:00am to 4:00pm.

Brooklyn
Testing will be held at the World Restoration Church International 770-784 Glenmore Avenue, Bklyn. 718-348-7414 on Saturday May 5th from 10-4

Refer A Friend

Recently I have been thinking about the power of referrals. In my travels I am often amazed the many ethnic groups freely give referrals to their friends. "You should try my Doctor, they are excellent" or "My realtor found me a great apartment - let me give you his number," or "You get great clothes from my designer." I am fortunate to have a few friends that appreciate my work ethic and have referred me to friends and associates in the entertainment business and real estate.

In over the 15 years of being in the real estate business unfortunately only a handful of African Americans have given referrals to me yet my other clients and customers from other ethnic groups freely give my name to friends and family. I wonder why this is. At first I thought it was just me but recently I have been hearing more and more reports of the same thing. Two weeks ago I was speaking with a young black man who was living in a foreign country for the last six years. He started a very powerful business in Europe and was bringing it over to the US. He explained how frustrated he was with his people that they didn't seem to want to help him yet those from other groups welcomed him with open arms. Unfortunately, I didn't have an answer for him.

It is my hope that this trend can be turned around. Here is some steps to accomplish this.

• Listen to the stories of your friends


• If you believe they are talented refer a friend


• Be proud to know that by referring a competent individual you are saving both time and often money.


• Let people know what you do

Sharing resources is what made this country great. It got us through slavery and segregation. All referrals are great but it is always nice to know that your people have your back also.