Watermelon May Have Effects Similar to Viagra

Watermelon May Have Effects Similar to Viagra
Herbie Hancock’s 1962 jazz hit “Watermelon Man” takes on a whole new meaning from this little-known fact: One of its ingredients triggers production of a chemical that works similar to Viagra.
And the millions of watermelons being enjoyed across the nation this Fourth of July weekend just might help [...]

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A Merchant Watches as Bed-Stuy Gentrifies

Fulton Street Journal
A Merchant Watches as Bed-Stuy Gentrifies
By TRYMAINE LEE

Years ago, the sight of a white face passing by Al’s Men’s Shop on Fulton Street in Brooklyn would trigger a countdown from within.
By the time Eric Bullen, the shop’s owner, had gone from 10 to about 2, there would almost certainly be some sort of [...]

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National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: February 7, 2009

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: February 7, 2009
By William on hiv

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is a day to focus attention on the staggering toll HIV continues to take on the black community. It is also a day of hope – a day on which we recognize the progress we continue to make towards [...]

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The Green Power Broker

The Green Power Broker – NYTimes.com
December 14, 2008James Chase
Majora Carter on the roof of her apartment building in Hunts Point.
The Green Power Broker
By MARGUERITE HOLLOWAY
MAJORA CARTER, one of the city’s best-known advocates for environmental justice, was sitting on a picnic table in Barretto Point Park in the South Bronx under the intense lights of [...]

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Despite H.I.V., Fighting to Maintain Health and a Positive Attitude

Despite H.I.V., Fighting to Maintain Health and a Positive AttitudeNicole Bengiveno/The New York Times
Frances Melendez, left, who leads the Divas, a support group for H.I.V.-positive women in Harlem, with a client, Patricia Clouden.
By SALLY SARAPublished: May 18, 2008
Patricia Clouden dresses in a whirl of color, from her bright African dress to her shiny green toenail [...]

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QUIET LIFE OF AN ‘X’-ASSASSIN

QUIET LIFE OF AN ‘X’-ASSASSIN
By By JAMES FANELLI on National News
Five days a week, Thomas Hagan lives an almost anonymous life in Sunset Park, working in a fast-food restaurant, going home to his wife and kids and following the primary race between Hillary Rod ham Clinton and Barack Obama. The other two days, Hagan lives [...]

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CALL FOR ‘POLICE PROSECUTOR’By ZACHARY GOELMAN and ANDY GELLER
April 28, 2008 — A coalition of civil-rights advocates called yesterday for the creation of a permanent state special prosecutor to investigate suspected cases of police misconduct and brutality.
The group, which includes Norman Siegel, former head of the New York Civil Liberties Union, and state Sen. Eric [...]

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URBAN SCRAWL IS SPREADING IN CITY

UNDECIDED SUPERDELEGATES JUST WANT A WINNER

She bags fun design idea that’s boon for the Earth

Reusable plastic water bottles recalled over health fears

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Earth Day Events in New York City

Saturday, April 19th, 11-3pm
Celebrate Earth Day on the Harlem River at UDEC’s Harlem RiverEcology Center
Location: Roberto Clemente State Park
Spruce Up! Clean-Up! Beautify! Shore Line Clean, Park Stewardshipat the Southern End of Roberto Clemente State Park, and NYC BridgePark. Refreshment serves at The Harlem River Ecology Center- Locatedat the southern end of Roberto Clemente State (NYC [...]

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After Lawsuits, Police Alter Methods of Crowd Control

Man Shoots Two, Then Kills Himself

Quinn Accused of Causing Street Names Traffic Jam

City Could Become Model For E-Health Records

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