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Good Things Can Happen, Even in New Orleans
Well, President Obama predicted the New Orleans Saints would reign supreme in Super Bowl XLIV. And, for what it’s worth, so did I. But many others, even great minds like former Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson and one-time Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, men long saluted for their acumen with projecting numbers, called for an all [...]

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : February 8, 2010
Mortgage markets improved last week on domestic jobs data and international banking concerns. The news triggered buying in the bond market and, as a result, conventional, FHA and VA mortgage rates improved for the 4th consecutive week. Mortgage rates are now at a 6-week low but probably shouldn’t be.  It underscores just how important global events [...]

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Idris Elba Covers UPTOWN

‘Answering the Call’ Fundraising Initiative for Earthquake Victims in Haiti
Hi, The recent Answering the Call–Fundraising Initiative Benefiting Earthquake Victims in  Haiti, was an powerful lesson in humanity.  The event, which took place on Thursday January 28th at West Chelsea’s M2 Ultralounge, like so many others as of late brought together what seemed like hundreds in support of Haiti. The Global Syndicate in association [...]

Next BMW Art Car to be created by artist Jeff Koons
One of the other reasons why we like BMW is because of their long-standing involvement in the arts. BMW’s Art Car program, now in its 35th year, has featured such notables as Andy Warhol, David Hockney, Jenny Holzer, Roy Lichtenstein, Frank Stella, Robert Rauschenberg and Alexander Calder. Jeff Koons , known for his wildly colorful balloon animal [...]

Another Harlem tale
At the local diner this morning:  A woman walks inside to ask for napkins for her runny nose– it’s 17 degrees.  Meanwhile her homegirl holds the door to the diner wide open for her. First woman proceeds to strike up a conversation with the cashier and her homegirl outside (”Ya’ll serve breakfast up in here?”  [...]

Legendary Celebrity Makeup Artist Roxanna Floyd
I was sadden to hear that legendary, Celebrity Makeup Artist, Roxanna Floyd, a beautiful, young and gifted artist entered into the Father’s Hands, last Thursday. I was very fortunate and blessed to work with Roxanna very early in my career. Roxanna opened her arms to me with her loving spirit and welcomed me into the ESSENCE Magazine [...]

Online sample sales- Chrystal has the hookup
Yes, it’s true. We have nepotistic tendencies and were taught early on that sharing is caring. So, from time to time, you’ll be hearing from US (i.e. UPTOWNSOCIAL) whenever we have goodies to share with the rest of the family. This time, we have an invite for you to join online shopping destination Ideeli.com. Join [...]

All Girl Getaways
The Fine Living Network is re-airing its All Girl Getaways Sun and Salsa episode featuring the Travelistas! This is a true blast from the past, and it’s an exciting and fun episode shot in South Beach! “Five successful career women plan to meet up in Miami for a weekend getaway. The women all met each other [...]

THE SNIPER
It’s not often that you drink alone. No, that’s not true. You don’t smoke alone. It makes you paranoid. And your mind stays locked on the same thought over and over as if you could break it down to a single molecule. Then two hours later you’re left wondering who the hell cares and…oh wait, [...]

 

 

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Hang out with celebrity stylist and author Diane Da Costa as she presents beauty tips, as well as her favorite products, stylists, and salons.

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Viral Vids
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Some of the funniest things you've ever seen are out there on the Internet but it takes time to find them. Paul Stewart, CEO of Next Thing, keeps track of the Internet's most viral videos.

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Gods in Politics
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History is clearly in our midst. So the question becomes what happens next? Sonya Rose will provide all the insight, analysis and answers in her thought-provoking forum here at POLITICS/UPTOWN. Seize the time by coming along for the ride and joining in on the discussion. The moment is now.

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Sékou Writes the City
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Fiction writer, author, Harlem blogger, and long-term UPTOWN staffer SékouWrites always has something to say about life and times in the Big City or just the craziness of Harlem.

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Riffs on Rides
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Holly has been writing about cars, travel, health and well…just about anything else you can imagine, forever.

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The Equity Strategist
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Let Robert's in-depth understanding of the mortgage industry provide you with the insight you need to purchase property.

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