August 30. 2008 by admin.

I was on MySpace a couple days ago when I came across this bulletin that spoke a lot to me. Lamar James- model, socialite, MySpace friend, and Brooklyn resident gave a lot of insight on some of the MAJOR issues this country is facing during this critical time. It is crucial that we make the right decision especially when we have so much on the line. Please read and pass it on… Our livelihoods depend on it…

Please do not vote for a Old Ass Country Fried Bush Supporting, Iraq Bombin, finger on the Red Button, Alzheimer’s, 5 years from an Old Folks Home, non Understanding the Youth, candidate McCain. Keep it young and fresh, away from war, keeping factory jobs in middle America home and not Abroad, win back foreign support and vote for Obama. I rock with OBAMA. Now we have to get the Southerners and the mid-Westerners to do the same. If you realize, most of those factory jobs affect you (the south and Midwest). If you drive a car or plan on using heat in your home this winter, the war in Iraq affects you because of oil prices. We are loosing our foreign allies with the Republicans in office. As an American, I’m not up for that. We run the world. Read the rest of this entry »

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August 30. 2008 by admin.

I promised a friend we’d go out for a late lunch and since we were in Chelsea we decided on Maroons located at 244 West 16th Street. Walking down a block full of beautifully preserved brownstones & storefront window displays, we arrived to the quaint spot and were quickly taken to our table. The decor was very minimal with the exception of the row of exquisite paintings adorning the exposed brick walls in the dining room. We browsed the menu and were excited to indulge in the Southern and Jamaican cuisine this spot boasts of. To avoid gluttony & wasted time being indecisive, we decided on a smorgasbord of appetizers including Baby Back Ribs, Garlic Shrimp, Mango Shrimp, Fried Catfish Fingers, Cod Fish Fritters, Crispy Yucca Puffs, and of course, their signature Macaroni & Three Cheeses.

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