Air Jordan 2009

Here's a look at the AJ 2009. While I'm not impressed nor do I plan on buying (unless heavily discounted), my twenty year run has come to end. I have dream, and now I see that he is not me, but it was fun trying to be like Mike!

Playoffs, Playoffs, Playoffs?

We talking about Playoffs?


After losing to the pathetic example of a team, the Bengals, I thought no way in hell the Eagles would make the playoffs. Being the die hard fan that I am (not like people from philly), I still followed my team as most supporters do. I watched them beat the hated GIants three weeks ago, only to come back and lose to the Deadskins. At that point, there was no way the Bucs and Bears could lose to their shoddy opponents on the last week of the season; which would send us to the playoffs. Well guess what, it happened. As I sat, and intensely watch the game, I realized early in the second quarter that we are about to do the unthinkable. Not only making it to the playoffs, but doing it convincingly over an intra-divisional hated rival, the Cowboys. That made the victory much sweeter. I can't stand Tony Homo, and that scum bag T.O. Jerry Jones should have taken notes from Dan Snyder, you can't buy a championship. With that being said, I like our chances next week against the Vikings, and Tavaris Jackson at quarterback. Until then Fly Eagles Fly!

Let it Snow

This might be the first Christmas that I didn't hear this song, and it's a damn shame. So I'm going to do the honors.

Merry Christmas

Peace, Love and Blessings..(except Nick Cannon, bastard lol)





Miss You Most (At Christmas Time) - Mariah Carey

Girl he dumped you because why?

Interesting article I found..


(The Frisky) -- Writing about dating is my full-time job, so, naturally, I hear a lot of pretty deranged tales of love gone wrong. But last week I received a letter from a woman who was convinced that men wouldn't go out with her because she was just too ... beautiful.

She fully believed her breathtaking attractiveness was anything but a man-magnet -- as one might expect. Instead, she said, her beauty acted as a Romeo-repellant, causing suitors to run screaming from her. Obviously, I explained the situation to her (perhaps it wasn't her gorgeous outsides, but her narcissistic insides that were doing the damage), but it did get me to thinking about all the other ridiculous reasons that women -- myself included -- come up with when they get dumped.

Along with being too beautiful, here are a few other qualities I guarantee nobody will ever break your heart over:

Too smart: I once had a friend who was convinced she couldn't keep a boyfriend because she was too smart for the male population. She was positive her staggering intellect was turning them off. Uh, no. What drove the men away (and most of her female friends, as well) was the fact that she was mean. We're talking stupendously cruel. Her definition of smart translated into cutting people down until they felt like the smallest person on earth. Not exactly a turn-on, no matter how cleverly it's worded.

I have to admit, having a woman that is articulant and inquisitive is very attractive, most of the time. However, words are dangerous, and if you don't think before you speak, you could place yourself in an unnecessary predicament. I'm all for women expressioning their opinions and all, but sometimes people need to learn when to shut the f*ck up (word to Tariq) Yes, I said it. Some people do not know how or when to choose their battles, and this can cause for conflict in a relationship. Sit back and think about all the times that your PRIDE has gotten the best of you, and you found yourself arguing about some dumb isht that shouldn't even matter the next day. Why?, because you don't want to be perceived as that subserviant woman and Beyonce has you feeling like Ms. independent and irraplacable.


Too good in bed: You've practiced Tantra, and you've never met a sexual position you wouldn't try at least once. Yet men will get with you one time, and then you never hear from them again. You're not getting dumped because of how well you do it, but because of how hard you try when you do it. Sex should be fun and relaxing -- not an audition for the porn Olympics.

This could go both ways for men and women, however I think women come to expect the man to be a little more advance and to take charge in the bedroom. Personally, I think if a woman jumped in bed and started directing the man into positions that he hasn't tried before that would be a big red flag. First you are going to think if, this heffa has been around the block a few times. I'm not saying that you have to teach her every thing because we all know that you aren't the first N' to be with her and you sure aren't going to be the last; but damn ladies be discreet about that isht sometimes. If you suck a man's balls through his d*ck (pause) on the first night, I guaranteed you aren't going to be wifey.

Too intimidating: An amalgam of the "too smart"/"too beautiful" non-dilemma, these women think they keep getting blown off because they're too accomplished, too employed, too gorgeous, too intellectual, too too. The only kind of man who is put off by a kind, smart, beautiful woman with a great career and a fantastic smile is the kind of dolt you don't want to be bothered with dating in the first place. However, these jerks are few and far between. Don't blame your broken heart on his inability to handle your extreme fabulosity. The fact of the matter is that nobody but a psycho is going to dump you be because you're too perfect.

First off, there isn't a balance of intellect and beauty when it comes to women. Show me a woman who is equally smart as beautiful, and I'll show you a woman with severe insecurities at the core.. I dare you to prove me wrong?


All this is not to say that his reasoning will make any sense if you do drag it out of him. It is to say that we ladies tend to overanalyze breakups. And while a little introspection is a good thing, a lot of introspection gets really boring, really fast. Onward!

I want that old thing back?

In this case, Kanye (no romo). See what a woman can do to a man and his direction in life.

Genius?

Kanye's "musical inspiration" is about as diverse as his wardrobe. The man knows how to take something from the past and create a hit.

College Obama

Because I dislike the word "swag" so much, I'm going to say Obama appeared to be a "cool" negro his whole life.

NEW Jeezy "Who Dat"

Songs makes me want to go do something, fast.
Dope song and beat, and not so bad video!

R.I.P. D'maj Smith...12/15/2007

Today marks the one-year passing of a high school friend and teammate. Seemed like yesterday I seen him walking around school in a Tommy Hilfiger sailor jacket, with the freshes kicks, us ditching practices, and all the Mission Bay events and parties. Never thought the "new kid" who transferred for baseball would become such a cool mofo and iconic for fashion.

If there is someone that you have not talked to in a minute or any difference you need to reconcile with someone, do it today. Tomorrow is not guaranteed, so don't take today for granted. And, I urge everybody to wear your seatbelts, even if you're going around the corner.

With Each Beat Of My Heart - Stevie Wonder

Torrential Rain

In Cali and I'm loving every bit of it.

No More EXCUSES Negro!

When I first started this blog, it was me and my cousin D-rock filling the entries; but lately I have had more free time and his entries have become infrequent due to his obligations. However every once in awhile he'll post a rant on MS about something and I'll post it here, even though he has access to do so. Anyhow, coming straight from the Chi, here's D-Rocks rant....



I read the brilliant blog from my cousin today and got to thinking about President(to hell with that "ELECT" bulls##t) OBAMA. growing up with an alcoholic taught me to mince words when I think my words could possibly offend those listening. I am going to try and unclog that filter in my brain for this one. White people for years have been looking for a reason to tell niggas(remember that word) to stop making excuses for a lack of progress that could be caused by the following: systematic oppression, institutionalized racism, redlining, lack of affirmitive action, social, economic, and educational disparities(I DON"T GIVE A F%^K ABOUT TYPOS TONITE), Clarence Thomas, laws that target poor minorities which jack up prison rates, and a host of others. Well now they have one! A Black president! No more excuses niggas. " Man, it's hard for a nigga like me with a felony to get a job!" White guy(or lady): "hey man, y'all got a black president!" "Yo, I came from a broken home, a drug and gang infested neighborhood, urban blight, and the piece of shit education i got ain't cuttin it". White guy: Hey man, y'all got a black president"! "Dude i been in ten foster homes and in and out of juvee'. I aint got no future"! White guy: "Hey man, y'all got a black president"! Sir! i have B.S. from Stanford and my PHD from Princeton. i am a tenured professor at Cornell. The cops still profile me saying "You fit the description buddy". White guy: Hey man, y'all got a black president'! Sorry Negroes! OBAMA has jacked things up for you! I am not suggesting that every one from a fractured background such as mine should be motivated by what some refer to as resillient child syndrome. Listen bros! no one gives a shit about where you come from or what you've been through. that shit won't pay the bills or feed your ass.
MY sensitive and emotional ass had to learn that the hard way as I do most lessons in life. If you need help stop letting roxi and that corny nigga terrence from106 and Park provide your therapy and use the thousands of free counseling services waiting to help yo ass! Maybe the white guy is right. WE ALL have a black president now! Think about Martin lying there at the steps of that memphis hotel with his jaw ripped to his chest. Remember Malcolm's bullet riddled body on the stage of that New York ballroom in front of his wife and beautiful daughter?.I'm sure Rosa Parks, Harriet tubman, Huey newton, and even booker T.
wahington might just say: Stop makin excuses! I am off the soap box now! think progressive y'all! OUT

Was that racist?

Most of us have had those "damn that was racist" moments. As a black man, I encounter these moments all the time. I come to the realization that it just comes with the territory, but sometimes I feel like people (non-minorities) make insinuations purposely. So today I'm out and some "professional white man" walks in and asks me "Are you here for the custodial job?" I wanted to say, no Muth*ucka, I hear for the cotton picking job. Honestly, a hundred responses ran through my head at that moment. Now what in the world would make people, not just white people, pass such judgment on a brotha? Is it the baseball cap, t-shirt, fitted jeans, white tube socks, or the air I'm breathing. My point is this, I don't look any different from the next person (male) walking down the street with the exception of skin color.

My group of friends are all educated (higher education degrees), but some of us still have to deal with this constant ignorant isht. We sure the hell don't perpetuate ignorance, but somehow we are subjected to it. I think I experience this bullcrap at least once a month. I don't walk around categorizing people based on their skin color, however others have a hard time doing the same. You would think with O'bama and other prominent black figures (other than athletes) in the public eye who are judge by their character and intelligence, people would eventually start to do the same. As we can see that is not the case. It's an unpleasant reality to know that even in 2008, people still have this "mental barrier" that prevents them from thinking that coloreds aren't capable of more than serving as entertainers. These "barriers" keep minorities in lower position, regardless of their qualifications.

I think Kanye said it best "You still a N' in a coupe" or with a degree..etc..

WTF? Hell Nawl!

I need to get my invention game up if people are putting their money behind things like this..

When Plastic Surgery Goes RIGHT!

Out of the three Playboy girls (names evade me right now), my favorite is Holly; but looking at the before pics has me wanting to vomit.

Persistence and never taking no for an answer

I will add some more text entries in the days to come, but lately I've just been L-A-Z-Y-

From being boo'd to winning a Grammy!

Give me a beat and a rhyme=untold truth?

SNL made me laugh

I rarely watch SNL because it's not my type of humor. But last night's show had a skit or two that made me chuckle. It's never on some Eddie Murphy Raw type laughter, but it made for some type of entertainment.

My Favorite B-ball Player...(C-WEBB)

May not have the knees to play anymore, but he knows how to properly make it rain!

Ol Skool Vid of the Day

Tevin Campbell- Tomorrow

On the real, this song had me feeling like I could accomplish anything as a kid. And to think most of us who were kids around this time, are now adults, and have witness the first Black President.

6 Degrees of Separation (dating)

Here's my vent about dating people that have been directly or indirectly affiliated with promiscuious circles. Some of this might make sense and other parts not so much!

I have always heard that you are separated by only six people in the world. Growing up I found that hard to believe because if you go outside and randomly choose six strangers, chances are they will not know someone that you know to complete the cycle (if that makes any sense). Before my skirt chasing days, I would always see the girls chasing the same guys and vice verse. I never understood why people would continue to date the same person after a homie or acquaintance has, especially when you know that person's dirt. When I finally entered the dating world at the tender age of 12-13 years, my first real girlfriend was part of the "highly sought after females". For me I merely saw it a way to become more popular with my peers. Nothing serious happen between us, maybe a note passed in class, a walk home, or she wore my jersey to a game. However, when we broke up she went full throttle, and started diving into any and every ones' bed. Now I know that we did not get that far, and quite frankly she might have thought I was slow back then; and I'll admit I was. I vividly recall the feeling of disgust knowing that my name was associated with hers, and we did absolutely nothing. It made me feel slutty. I'm like these females, it's a privilege to get in bed with me. From that point on, I made a promise to myself to date more cautiously in the future for obvious reasons like my health.

When I entered high school, I was able to successfully do that and a smudge of dirt could not be found on my name. That's actually kind of hard considering most high schools are anywhere between 2000-6000 students. I know most guys don't give a damn about a females reputation because most of the time they are thinking with their little head; that is until they wake with that instant burn. Anyhow, once I became an adult, I felt like there is no possible way that I would date a woman that would be within six degrees of separation of a guy I knew or knew of. You have the whole world to choose from. What I have come to find out is, the older you get the smaller your circle becomes, and everyone wants to be part of the same crowd. Once you find your niche of people that have the same taste in clubs, women, men(nh), music, entertainment, etc...then inevitably that six degree becomes more like one.

I am very selective in my process of dating women for all the reasons above, but somehow this six damn degrees keeps biting in the butt. Every time I think I have expanded my boundaries, or I'm out in the clear, I come to find out that I'm not. It's frustrating and only leads me to one thing, I need to move somewhere way far out or start dating people from the most random groups or areas. Not all men, but when some men know that his girl has been directly or indirectly in a circle of people that slept with each other it messes with him. You start thinking things like duration of time that the paths could have possibly been crossed. For instance, if A slept with B, and B slept with C, and C slept with D, and D slept with B, and D, and C sleeps with E, and then E sleeps with G, was there a time that all of these people were sleeping with each and not knowing. Dangerous! Now before you go drop the "who cares what she did before you", fall back. I'm very comfortable knowing that I will always have be some one's sloppy seconds, however, you don't want those seconds to have no trend left on them. I think it's best not to know anything at all, that way you can't pass judgment or have unwanted images in your head appear. Either way, it seems like a no win situation. How the saying goes, "there's always someone that came before you, and someone will always come after you"...


cues Bobby Brown "I got to get away"

9 Random Things about the brain

Brain is certainly the most amazing part of human body. It becomes more interesting when it does not work the way you expect it should. Psychology frequently establishes our intuitions about how human mind works, but it reveals a number of surprises as well…

Although some psychology students will have heard one or two of these before, here’s a list of brain habits you probably didn’t realize you had:

1) The maximum capacity of your short-term memory is seven.




Humans have basically three forms of memory: Sensory, Long-term and Short-term. Long-term memory is just like hard-drive space. Similarly, Short-term memory functions like a very small RAM. This Short-term memory is capable to hold only about five to nine (seven is an average) items at a time.

Retrieving information longer than this will need you to either pack it together into seven units or store it in Long-term memory. Have you observed that the most phone numbers have only seven digits?




2) The most visible color is Chartreuse.
Yellowish green, chartreuse, is naturally placed right in the middle of the frequencies of visible light. Human eyes have receptors for green, blue and red colors. Being placed in the middle, chartreuse actuates the most of these receptors to fire, making it distinct and easier to spot. For the same reason, in some metropolises, firetrucks have been modified from red to a yellowish green color to make them more visible and obvious to the eye.

Yellowish green, chartreuse, is naturally placed right in the middle of the frequencies of visible light. Human eyes have receptors for green, blue and red colors. Being placed in the middle, chartreuse actuates the most of these receptors to fire, making it distinct and easier to spot. For the same reason, in some metropolises, firetrucks have been modified from red to a yellowish green color to make them more visible and obvious to the eye.

3) Subconscious is smarter than you.


Subconscious is smarter than you. In other words, it is more powerful. In a recent study, a square was attributed to a location on a computer screen through a complex pattern. After watching it out, people began to get results better than the chance of recognizing where the square would crop up next. However, when they were inquired to consciously find out the pattern, even given a few hours, nobody really did it!

4) There are two nervous systems.


We have two sets of nervous systems. One controls excitation, while the other controls inhibition. If you hold out your hand, you might observe minor tremors. This is actually stimulated by slight, random differences in the amount each of the two systems are firing.

5) Brain is exceptionally bad at probability.


Your high-school math teacher might have told you about this one. Here what’s interesting isn’t that your brain is bad at probability. But how? In one study, recipients were asked:

Jessica is 31 years old, single, candid, and very promising. She graduated in philosophy. As a student, she was anxious about discrimination issues and social justice, and also took part in anti-nuclear demonstrations.

Assign a rank to the following statements from most probable to least probable: Jessica is a teacher in an elementary school.

Jessica works in a bookstore and takes Yoga classes.
Jessica is active in the feminist movement.
Jessica is a psychiatric social worker.
Jessica is a member of the League of Women Voters.
Jessica is a bank teller.
Jessica is an insurance salesperson.
Jessica is a bank teller and is active in the feminist movement.
Nearly 90% of students responded that #7 was more probable than #5. This is despite the fact that to be a bank teller and in the feminist movement is entirely contained within the set of #5 (just being a bank teller). It is observable that our minds like to think more details make events more probable, not less.

6) Memory isn’t great either.


Research has revealed that people are highly probable to misremember past events. Even worse, it is quite easy to suggest a memory that never happened. Due to this fact, so-called “repressed” memories should be given a lot of consideration. It is extremely easier to suggest a memory of a situation that never encountered, then it is to recover one that actually did.

7) Depth is perceivable with one eye.


It’s not quite true that depth perception is totally the result of having two eyes. Binocular vision does help in making a three-dimensional image. Still, most of your capability to perceive depth comes from inside your brain. It has been wired to look at angles and proportions to measure distance.

If you needed two eyes to perceive depth, then most optical illusions wouldn’t work and it would be extremely difficult to gather information from two-dimensional images. Not to mention a great number of one-eyed pirates walking overboard.

8 ) Long-term memory closes up during sleep.


The components of the brain that carry information to Long-term memory turn off while sleeping. For the same reason, dreams quickly fade out after you wake up. Although you may have quite a few dreams in a night, they aren’t being memorialized into Long-term memory. Normally only the fragments of a dream left in Short-term memory have a possibility to be converted after you wake up.

9) The Brain has an amazing instant playback feature.


The last form of memory, i.e. Sensory memory is actually your brain’s equivalent to an instant playback feature. Functioning for both your vision and hearing, your thalamus can resend signals a few seconds after they were originally sent.

Let’s suppose being at a party and overhearing someone call your name. Often you can recall what they said even if you were concentrating on another conversation. This is because your sensory memory re-sends the signals when it feels something important, such as your name. If you missed this form of memory, activities such as multitasking or taking notes from a speaker would not be practicable for you.

If you’re supposed to repeat something you just said because the other person wasn’t hearing, just wait for a few seconds. Often they can replay the message in their head and cause to a reaction.

Some Albert Einstein Quotes

"Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius -- and a lot of courage -- to move in the opposite direction."
"Imagination is more important than knowledge."
"Gravitation is not responsible for people falling in love."
"I want to know God's thoughts; the rest are details."
"The hardest thing in the world to understand is the income tax."
"Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one."
"The only real valuable thing is intuition."
"A person starts to live when he can live outside himself."
"I am convinced that He (God) does not play dice."
"God is subtle but he is not malicious."
"Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character."
"I never think of the future. It comes soon enough."
"The eternal mystery of the world is its comprehensibility."
"Sometimes one pays most for the things one gets for nothing."
"Science without religion is lame. Religion without science is blind."
"Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new."
"Great spirits have often encountered violent opposition from weak minds."
"Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler."
"Common sense is the collection of prejudices acquired by age eighteen."
"Science is a wonderful thing if one does not have to earn one's living at it."
"The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources."
"The only thing that interferes with my learning is my education."
"God does not care about our mathematical difficulties. He integrates empirically."
"The whole of science is nothing more than a refinement of everyday thinking."
"Technological progress is like an axe in the hands of a pathological criminal."
"Peace cannot be kept by force. It can only be achieved by understanding."
"The most incomprehensible thing about the world is that it is comprehensible."
"We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them."
"Education is what remains after one has forgotten everything he learned in school."
"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing."
"Do not worry about your difficulties in Mathematics. I can assure you mine are still greater."
"Equations are more important to me, because politics is for the present, but an equation is something for eternity."
"If A is a success in life, then A equals x plus y plus z. Work is x; y is play; and z is keeping your mouth shut."
"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe."
"As far as the laws of mathematics refer to reality, they are not certain, as far as they are certain, they do not refer to reality."
"Whoever undertakes to set himself up as a judge of Truth and Knowledge is shipwrecked by the laughter of the gods."
"I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones."
"In order to form an immaculate member of a flock of sheep one must, above all, be a sheep."
"The fear of death is the most unjustified of all fears, for there's no risk of accident for someone who's dead."
"Too many of us look upon Americans as dollar chasers. This is a cruel libel, even if it is reiterated thoughtlessly by the Americans themselves."
"Heroism on command, senseless violence, and all the loathsome nonsense that goes by the name of patriotism -- how passionately I hate them!"
"No, this trick won't work...How on earth are you ever going to explain in terms of chemistry and physics so important a biological phenomenon as first love?"
"My religion consists of a humble admiration of the illimitable superior spirit who reveals himself in the slight details we are able to perceive with our frail and feeble mind."
"Yes, we have to divide up our time like that, between our politics and our equations. But to me our equations are far more important, for politics are only a matter of present concern. A mathematical equation stands forever."
"The release of atom power has changed everything except our way of thinking...the solution to this problem lies in the heart of mankind. If only I had known, I should have become a watchmaker."
"Great spirits have always found violent opposition from mediocrities. The latter cannot understand it when a man does not thoughtlessly submit to hereditary prejudices but honestly and courageously uses his intelligence."
"The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and all science. He to whom this emotion is a stranger, who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe, is as good as dead: his eyes are closed."
"A man's ethical behavior should be based effectually on sympathy, education, and social ties; no religious basis is necessary. Man would indeeded be in a poor way if he had to be restrained by fear of punishment and hope of reward after death."
"The further the spiritual evolution of mankind advances, the more certain it seems to me that the path to genuine religiosity does not lie through the fear of life, and the fear of death, and blind faith, but through striving after rational knowledge."
"Now he has departed from this strange world a little ahead of me. That means nothing. People like us, who believe in physics, know that the distinction between past, present, and future is only a stubbornly persistent illusion."
"You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? And radio operates exactly the same way: you send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat."
"One had to cram all this stuff into one's mind for the examinations, whether one liked it or not. This coercion had such a deterring effect on me that, after I had passed the final examination, I found the consideration of any scientific problems distasteful to me for an entire year."
"...one of the strongest motives that lead men to art and science is escape from everyday life with its painful crudity and hopeless dreariness, from the fetters of one's own ever-shifting desires. A finely tempered nature longs to escape from the personal life into the world of objective perception and thought."
"He who joyfully marches to music rank and file, has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would surely suffice. This disgrace to civilization should be done away with at once. Heroism at command, how violently I hate all this, how despicable and ignoble war is; I would rather be torn to shreds than be a part of so base an action. It is my conviction that killing under the cloak of war is nothing but an act of murder."
"A human being is a part of a whole, called by us _universe_, a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings as something separated from the rest... a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few persons nearest to us. Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty."
"Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts." (Sign hanging in Einstein's office at Princeton)

Can't blame the Black Man

I hope Ted C. is sitting back, sipping a beer, while laughing at the Chargers shortcomings this season.

You can't make the Black man the scapegoat all the time, with no repercussions.

Happy Belated Turkey Day

I've been away for a minute, but now I'm back.

July 2009

Mark it down on your calendar. The man might be free, and will be ready to return back to the league. If Pacman, my bad, Adam Jones keeps getting chances, Roger G. better give Mike a second chance. I truly believe he will prepare his body and mind for football. What they say, "You never know what you got til it's gone". Trust me, this man lost it all!

Rekindled Fire!

This season of Dancing with the Stars brought us a big booty that couldn't move, and ultimately became man's biggest disappointment in "Booty History". A vile old lady who would not shut the "F" up, or stay out the camera. One gay guy who wanted to be an astronaut. A washed up 100M sprinter that had one of the dopest celebration in track and field; see the fire extinguisher video. And, a nibble NFL defensive lineman who arguably is a first ballot Hall of Famer. However, the person who stole the show, and won the trophy was Ms. new Millennium aka Y2K herself, Brooke Burke. I don't know about most of you fellas, but I don't discriminate and I was on Brooke tough back in 1999. I use to watch "Wild on E" just for her. Most of the time I could have cared less about what country she was in or the food she was eating. Basically she could have sat there like a mute and I would have tuned in. With that being said, Brooke still got it y'all.


I do not want to hear about her multiple cosmetic surgeries, and her boobs have been fake for years. Save it! If given the option or money, most women would be in line for a tummy tuck, chest lift, etc. Let me talk a little bit more about Brooke before you think I'm just giving her credit for her pulchritude. In the interviews that I saw, she never sounded like "cluck", which is expected if you had your own tv show. Also, did I mention that she's physically gifted. I don't know any women in their mid 30's who could move like that woman. The Freestyle dance had me bugging out. She was killing the dance moves, effortlessly. (BTW: I happened to watch the show with moms, not something I do alone). I had an inclination that she was going to win because she is easy on the eyes. But after seeing her dance, she deserved every bit of the trophy. After three kids, a marriage, playboy (which I hate she did), and now a Dancing With the Stars trophy, Brooke had me reminiscing about the good ol days.

Old Skool Vid of the Day

Nuttin Nyce- Froggy Style

The things that were running through my pubescent mind when this song came out. I don't even think I could "execute" half of my thoughts, but they were there.

"If I were a girl" by: JoFresh

I fellow blog follower addressed a topic that I wrote about yesterday. I didn't expound the way he did, but, best believe men share SOME of those same sentiments. I'm just too lazy to type, but, it's all part of the everyday intellectual process. Grab a drink, and read.


It's funny how every time a female singer comes out with a little song of endearment girls starts feeling like they are superwoman, not saying that they aren't but lets be serious woman have just as many flaws as men if not MORE Its funny how girls complain ALL THE TIME that there are no good men left when really each man can be a "GOOD" man if woman set it up for us to be. So I compiled a little list of things that if I were a girl I would do to ensure that my man was happy and that he would continue to be a good man.... I'm very comfortable with my sexuality, But I have to put a big no homo on this entire blog. with that out the way

1. Am I understanding enough? Can he Understand what I'm saying or I am I just rambling on about ABSOLUTELY nothing

I think most of the times girls are so happy to speak to their significant other that they just ramble on about things that have no concern on interest to us, I know as a dude my attention span is slim to none so it has to be AMAZINGLY entertaining for me to pay attention and after maybe 30 secs of you rambling I just tune it out.

2. What am I arguing about?

It seems like the female species is never happy about anything and seems to want and pick about anything. It's almost like your day isn't complete until they have a argument with us. Like oh damn my day is going so perfect but left me argue with him real quick about nothing just to complete the day :-/ Arguing is going to be apart of any relationship you should be respectful enough to love person to agree to disagree

3. Is my wow factor all together?

As a dude we all want a Bey once, Lauren London, Keyshia Cole (My personal fave) etc but the odds of the average Joe schmo bagging an exotic bad chick are slim to none. So you are left with a "good Look" shorty. A "good look" shorty is something that is not "Bad" but something your boy will see you with and be like "Who's that SON" you then reply her name and he says "That's a good look". A Good Look can turn to a SMH(Shaking my head) very fast due to the fact chicks get real comfortable when they find the man that they were looking for, meaning all that maintenance has ended. No more nails done, nice weave or even the simplest things like vickys or even a matching bra and panties are no more. Then girls wonder why the man won't take them anywhere. Girls always complain they don't want a bum or a swagger less dude. But as dudes we want the woman who we claim as our shorty to be on their a game every time we hit the streets. the wow factor can also keep a dudes eyes from wandering.


4. Is my pinky up to par?

Well first things first pinky is a Porn star(A good one too). As a dude I know I want sex a lot. Naturally our hormones are raging more than a female but girls need to understand that men we need our sexual cravings taken care of regularly. Every now and then it would be nice to come home to heels + a nice outfit from fredricks(didnt think I knew about that huh ;-)) or in the middle of the night wake your dude up and give him something to smile about for the rest of the day. Also this is so major Felatio is a GREAT I cannot stress this enough....I think it was either chris rock or Kat Williams who said this "if your over the age of 21 and your not sucking...... you should be thrown in jail and given life" Couldnt agree more its like damn is it a crime to want to please your dude. We all want a lady in the street but damn in the bed i want a porn star f a freak (LOL) Cause honestly if you gone be with someone for a lifetime you need to be able to keep them please emotionally and sexually.

5. Do I have a reason to be insecure?

This might be the most important one for the blog. I know as a dude we all have gotten caught whether it be AIM, Myspace, or Cell phone. When I say caught meaning shorty read a text message or IM from another girl only to lead to her not trusting any girl to ever speak to you again. Its like how Jodie from "baby boy" was explaining that she's so "SUSPICIOUS". Honestly if a girl took care of their man like we should be treated I honestly think we would see a decrease in cheating and creeping. Dont get me wrong not every dude is going to change and keep his penis in his pants , however the majority of us would realize what we have and appreciate it to the point we wouldnt seek the company of girl A or Girl b. I think the insecurites come from the guilt the chick feels because she know she not doing a lot of the "wow factor shit" so shes wondering in her mind what girl is taking care of him thats where the insecurity comes into play. Honestly when u go looking for something you always find it , thats why it better to just play your role and do what your supposed to do and you wont have to be insecure.


Now I know this blog will ruffle a few feathers, however it needed to be addressed. In no way am I saying guys are perfect but we have wants and needs just like you gals. depending on the feedback of this I may do a pt.2 with more insight and a little more indepth list....

Is she ever accountable?

Not a thread entry for "tough guys" (sarcasm)

I use the word "accoutable" because wrong would seem like I'm directly pointing the finger. I'm just giving women something to ponder. Too many times men are the blame for relationship failures, and I find a problem with that.


A lot of times, men get their card pulled for not being sensitive enough to women's feelings. Most conversations turned arguments, place the man in a position where he is the blame for not being understanding. Although he may try to reason with the woman, nine-times-of-out-ten, he's wrong in her eyes, regardless of his position! However, RESPONSIBLE men (grown men) have issues that women need to understand as well. One wise man told me, "Women are the most caring, sensitive, loving and SELFISH creatures on the planet." Well, speaking from personal experiences and observations, after attempts to communicate with a woman they still somehow leave you feeling like you were wrong because of her ability to make everything about her. See, I respect women, as I respect my mother and I would never intentionally say anything to hurt them. But, think if every man went in hard on a woman. Trust me, I know there are relationships like that, but that isn't for me. Straight double standard.

Women, can't live with them, can't live without them!

I Don't know if it's a good or bad thing!

"She had an operation when she was an infant," her rep told the Daily News. "It's a fact and just thank God she's healthy."

The mystery of her strangely smooth tummy surfaced again as the Czech supermodel strutted her stuff on the runway in Miami two weeks ago.

There was simply an indentation where the center "button" should have been.

And don't be fooled by the glossy magazine spread: though the voluptuous blond seems to have a perfect button in the pages of magazines and catalogs, industry sources have revealed that is usually the result of photo retouching.

So what belly button condition could baby Kurkova have had?

Doctors say it was likely an umbilical hernia.

"It does look like [she may have had] an umbilical hernia as a child that was either fixed or not fixed, which can distort the belly button," said Dr. Matthew Schulman, a plastic surgeon at Manhattan's Mount Sinai Medical Center.

Excuse my Confidence AMERICA!

Here's my quick vent/rant for the day. Excuse the grammatical errors, as I'm trying to type as fast as my thoughts are coming to me.




Don't accuse me of being insensitive to your feelings after 400 years of oppression. It's not my fault that you reminded black folk hundreds of years ago that they would be forever mentally and physically enslaved. Don't blame the kid in school who was told all he would become is a blue collar worker, because his daddy was, and his dreams of becoming an executive would never come true. His friends who happen to be aspiring artists, but come from an impoverished background, could walk into an executive meeting, lacking the credentials as their superiors, and still can hold his head high before signing a record contract. I forgot to mention he or she stressed about their attire that came from a flea market around the corner, but you couldn't tell by their confidence. Better yet, his obese mother who walks around like she's Halle Berry, strutting around in clothes that you would not wear because you gained 10 lbs; so Cosmos says you're fat. And last but not least, don't blame the bi-racial kid that came from a white mother and black father who sought to become President of the US, even after you told him time and time again, it will never happen. If we let every person that told or showed black folk YOU"RE NOT ATTRACTIVE, AND INTELLIGENT ENOUGH keep us down, then we wouldn't be where we are today; or better yet extinct. However, we are human, therefore you must not forget those words have a tendency to hardened us. And, although you blame us for being cocking, overconfident, boisterous, and insensitive, we can still find the a way to be nurturing to others. It's the same thing that attracts you to us.

Peace!

Some Gym Motivation

I had a mediocre day which resulted in not so good news. With that being said, I can go for any distraction at this point from Monday's reality. This just so happen to be one of the videos I came across and thought to add it to my blog. Women please skip this entry! Trust ME!



They don't make em like this in Southern Cali

Living Well Over 100 yrs?

Cambridge University geneticist Aubrey de Grey has famously stated, "The first person to live to be 1,000 years old is certainly alive today …whether they realize it or not, barring accidents and suicide, most people now 40 years or younger can expect to live for centuries."

Perhaps de Gray is way too optimistic, but plenty of others have joined the search for a virtual fountain of youth. In fact, a growing number of scientists, doctors, geneticists and nanotech experts-many with impeccable academic credentials-are insisting that there is no hard reason why ageing can't be dramatically slowed or prevented altogether. Not only is it theoretically possible, they argue, but a scientifically achievable goal that can and should be reached in time to benefit those alive today.

"I am working on immortality," says Michael Rose, a professor of evolutionary biology at the University of California, Irvine, who has achieved breakthrough results extending the lives of fruit flies. "Twenty years ago the idea of postponing aging, let alone reversing it, was weird and off-the-wall. Today there are good reasons for thinking it is fundamentally possible."

Even the US government finds the field sufficiently promising to fund some of the research. Federal funding for "the biology of ageing", excluding work on ageing-specific diseases like heart failure and cancer - has been running at about $2.4 billion a year, according to the National Institute of Ageing, part of the National Institutes of Health.

So far, the most intriguing results have been spawned by the genetics labs of bigger universities, where anti-ageing scientists have found ways to extend live spans of a range of organisms-including mammals. But genetic research is not the only field that may hold the key to eternity.

"There are many, many different components of ageing and we are chipping away at all of them," said Robert Freitas at the Institute for Molecular Manufacturing, a non-profit, nanotech group in Palo Alto, California. "It will take time and, if you put it in terms of the big developments of modern technology, say the telephone, we are still about 10 years off from Alexander Graham Bell shouting to his assistant through that first device. Still, in the near future, say the next two to four decades, the disease of ageing will be cured."

But not everyone thinks ageing can or should be cured. Some say that humans weren't meant to live forever, regardless of whether or not we actually can.

"I just don't think [immortality] is possible," says Sherwin Nuland, a professor of surgery at the Yale School of Medicine. "Aubrey and the others who talk of greatly extending lifespan are oversimplifying the science and just don't understand the magnitude of the task. His plan will not succeed. Were it to do so, it would undermine what it means to be human."

It's interesting that Nuland first says he doesn't think it will work but then adds that if it does, it will undermine humanity. So, which is it? Is it impossible, or are the skeptics just hoping it is?

After all, we already have overpopulation, global warming, limited resources and other issues to deal with, so why compound the problem by adding immortality into the mix.

But anti-ageing enthusiasts argue that as our perspectives change and science and technology advance exponentially, new solutions will emerge. Space colonization, for example, along with dramatically improved resource management, could resolve the concerns associated with long life. They reason that if the Universe goes on seemingly forever-much of it presumably unused-why not populate it?

However, anti-ageing crusaders are coming up against an increasingly influential alliance of bioconservatives who want to restrict research seeking to "unnaturally" prolong life. Some of these individuals were influential in persuading President Bush in 2001 to restrict federal funding for embryonic stem cell research. They oppose the idea of life extension and anti-ageing research on ethical, moral and ecological grounds.

Leon Kass, the former head of Bush's Council on Bioethics, insists that "the finitude of human life is a blessing for every human individual". Bioethicist Daniel Callahan of the Garrison, New York-based Hastings Centre, agrees: "There is no known social good coming from the conquest of death."

Maybe they're right, but then why do we as humans strive so hard to prolong our lives in the first place? Maybe growing old, getting sick and dying is just a natural, inevitable part of the circle of life, and we may as well accept it.

"But it's not inevitable, that's the point," de Grey says. "At the moment, we're stuck with this awful fatalism that we're all going to get old and sick and die painful deaths. There are a 100,000 people dying each day from age-related diseases. We can stop this carnage. It's simply a matter of deciding that's what we should be doing."

One wonders what Methuselah would say about all this.

Posted by Rebecca Sato

Are you serious right now?

Someone needs to go in the McDonald's marketing department and slap everyone in there

TIME TO BUST SOME HEADS OBAMA

CAIRO, Egypt - Al-Qaida's No. 2 leader used a racial epithet to insult Barack Obama in a message posted Wednesday, describing the president-elect in demeaning terms that imply he does the bidding of whites.

The message appeared chiefly aimed at persuading Muslims and Arabs that Obama does not represent a change in U.S. policies. Ayman al-Zawahri said in the message, which appeared on militant Web sites, that Obama is "the direct opposite of honorable black Americans" like Malcolm X, the 1960s African-American rights leader.

In al-Qaida's first response to Obama's victory, al-Zawahri also called the president-elect - along with secretaries of state Colin Powell and Condoleezza Rice - "house negroes."

Speaking in Arabic, al-Zawahri uses the term "abeed al-beit," which literally translates as "house slaves." But al-Qaida supplied English subtitles of his speech that included the translation as "house negroes."

The message also includes old footage of speeches by Malcolm X in which he explains the term, saying black slaves who worked in their white masters' house were more servile than those who worked in the fields. Malcolm X used the term to criticize black leaders he accused of not standing up to whites.

The 11-minute 23-second video features the audio message by al-Zawahri, who appears only in a still image, along with other images, including one of Obama wearing a Jewish skullcap as he meets with Jewish leaders. In his speech, al-Zawahri refers to a Nov. 5 U.S. airstrike attack in Afghanistan, meaning the video was made after that date.

Al-Zawahri said Obama's election has not changed American policies he said are aimed at oppressing Muslims and others.

"America has put on a new face, but its heart full of hate, mind drowning in greed, and spirit which spreads evil, murder, repression and despotism continue to be the same as always," the deputy of al-Qaida chief Osama bin Laden said.

He said Obama's plan to shift troops to Afghanistan is doomed to failure, because Afghans will resist.

"Be aware that the dogs of Afghanistan have found the flesh of your soldiers to be delicious, so send thousands after thousands to them," he said.

Al-Zawahri did not threaten specific attacks, but warned Obama that he was "facing a Jihadi (holy war) awakening and renaissance which is shaking the pillars of the entire Islamic world; and this is the fact which you and your government and country refuse to recognize and pretend not to see."

He said Obama's victory showed Americans acknowledged that President George W. Bush's policies were a failure and that the result was an "admission of defeat in Iraq."

But Obama's professions of support for Israel during the election campaign "confirmed to the Ummah (Islamic world) that you have chosen a stance of hostility to Islam and Muslims," al-Zawahri said.

More Prop 8 stuff

Regardless of which side you stand on, you cannot deny that Keith makes some heart felt points. I'm sure either side can make valuable arguments on why or why not they support the prop, but that's "beauty" about America and life; you have the ability to CHOOSE!

MOVE OVER MJ, BARACK GOT THIS!

Okay maybe not, but it makes for a good read

Full Court Prez. Barack Obama is thrilled about his one day contract with the Chicago Bulls. He will play against the Washington Wizards on December 6th.




President-Elect Barack Obama is expected to suit up on December 6th to play for his hometown Chicago Bulls when they host the Washington Wizards. Though Bulls fans are thrilled, and most Americans are at the very least intrigued by seeing their next president hit the hardwoods, one person is angered.

Bulls' backup guard Thabo Sefolosha will be dropped from the roster for one day to make room for Obama.

"Anyone can see this is a stunt," the second year guard from Switzerland said snidely. "I get it, OK? He's an Illinois senator, Chicago is his adopted hometown, he plays basketball. the whole thing is real cute, -- But taking a solid, albeit inconsistent player off an NBA roster to accommodate the future leader of the free world just flat out sucks."

"I understand Thabo's feelings," said Bulls' Head Coach Vinnie Del Negro. "But he needs to understand that this is a once in a lifetime event and we have to seize it. We haven't seen a moment like this since Richard Nixon pitched to Angel Mangual."



The Secret Service is discussing security detail with the Bulls organization and will increase safety measures between now and when the game is played.

"The President-Elect is very excited about playing for the Bulls," said Chairman of the Democratic National Committee Howard Dean . "I am too - so much so that I could just scream."

Del Negro did indicate that Obama would only play for about a minute at the very beginning of the game starting for Kirk Hinrich, and would then be removed for the Bulls' starting guard and co-captain.

"He's got moves," added Del Negro. "He's surprisingly quick off the dribble for a man of forty-seven, and has an excellent twelve foot jumper. I could actually see him starting for the Clippers."

The Wizards are excited about the game but insist they will not lay down for Obama.

"I'm taking it to him," said Wizards' guard DeShawn Stevenson. "I love the dude and all, but if he tries that crossover +%!# with me, I'll drop him - With all due respect of course."

Palin to get Naked (maybe)

DO IT!!! PALIN, DO IT!


Husband Todd offered $100,000 and a snowmobile if he'll co-star, says Florida adult film producer Chris Parry, Vancouver Sun Published: Friday, November
07, 2008




Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has received her first job offer since failing in her bid to become vice-president of the United States, and it comes with a large
cash offer. Florida-based porn director Cezar Capone has offered to pay Palin $2 million to appear in an adult film production.




Capone, who calls himself "the king of all MILF films," promises in an open letter on his website that the film would be distributed internationally,
shot in high definition, and feature a "beautiful mother recognized by all of America ... as the most desirable woman over 40."




To prove he's serious about the offer, Capone says he's prepared to hold the money in escrow immediately.




To sweeten the deal, Palin's husband Todd has been offered a co-starring role in the production, for which Capone would be "prepared to kick in an
extra $100,000," and a new Arctic Cat snowmobile.




Palin hasn't publicly responded to the offer, which was sent to her administration office in Juneau, Alaska on Nov. 6.




Capone has previously released such films as Agent Filthy 0069, High Definition and Sophia Revealed, none of which featured any senior members of the U.S.
Republican Party.




Hustler Magazine recently released a spoof Palin porn video titled Nailin' Paylin, which was referenced in a now-infamous YouTube prank call made by
Montreal shock jocks the Masked Avengers in the final days of the U.S. election campaign.




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OBAMA FACTS!

He collects Spider-Man and Conan the Barbarian comics
•
He was known as "O'Bomber" at high school for his skill at basketball

• His name means "one who is blessed" in Swahili

• His favorite meal is wife Michelle's shrimp linguini

• He won a Grammy in 2006 for the audio version of his memoir, Dreams From My Father

• He is left-handed - the sixth post-war president to be left-handed

• He has read every Harry Potter book

• He owns a set of red boxing gloves autographed by Muhammad Ali

• He worked in a Baskin-Robbins ice cream shop as a teenager and now can't stand ice cream

• His favourite snacks are chocolate-peanut protein bars

• He ate dog meat, snake meat, and roasted grasshopper while living in Indonesia

• He can speak Spanish

• While on the campaign trail he refused to watch CNN and had sports channels on instead

• His favorite drink is black forest berry iced tea

• He promised Michelle he would quit smoking before running for president - he didn't

• He kept a pet ape called Tata while in Indonesia

• He can bench press an impressive 200lbs

• He was known as Barry until university when he asked to be addressed by his full name

• His favorite book is Moby-+%+# by Herman Melville

• He visited Wokingham, Berks, in 1996 for the stag party of his half-sister's fiancé, but left when a stripper arrived

• His desk in his Senate office once belonged to Robert Kennedy

• He and Michelle made $4.2 million (£2.7 million) last year, with much coming from sales of his books

• His favorite films are Casablanca and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

• He carries a tiny Madonna and child statue and a bracelet belonging to a soldier in Iraq for good luck

• He applied to appear in a black pin-up calendar while at Harvard but was rejected by the all-female committee.

• His favourite music includes Miles Davis, Bob Dylan, Bach and The Fugees

• He took Michelle to see the Spike Lee film Do The Right Thing on their first date

• He enjoys playing Scrabble and poker

• He doesn't drink coffee and rarely drinks alcohol

• He would have liked to have been an architect if he were not a politician

• As a teenager he took drugs including marijuana and cocaine

• His daughters' ambitions are to go to Yale before becoming an actress (Malia, 10) and to sing and dance (Sasha, 7)

• He hates the youth trend for trousers which sag beneath the backside

• He repaid his student loan only four years ago after signing his book deal

• His house in Chicago has four fire places

• Daughter Malia's godmother is Jesse Jackson's daughter Santita

• He says his worst habit is constantly checking his BlackBerry

• He uses an Apple Mac laptop

• He drives a Ford Escape Hybrid, having ditched his gas-guzzling Chrysler 300

• He wears $1,500 (£952) Hart Schaffner Marx suits

• He owns four identical pairs of black size 11 shoes

• He has his hair cut once a week by his Chicago barber, Zariff, who charges $21 (£13)

• His favourite fictional television programmes are Mash and The Wire

• He was given the code name "Renegade" by his Secret Service handlers

• He was nicknamed "Bear" by his late grandmother

• He plans to install a basketball court in the White House grounds

• His favourite artist is Pablo Picasso

• His speciality as a cook is chilli

• He has said many of his friends in Indonesia were "street urchins"

• He keeps on his desk a carving of a wooden hand holding an egg, a Kenyan symbol of the fragility of life

• His late father was a senior economist for the Kenyan government

NEW KANYE

The reason why Melo cut his hair

New Fif video...

Song is better without the video

IT'S A WRAP!

Excellent Opinion Column in the SDT

With four days until the presidential election, my emotions are going haywire.

There's utter amazement at the prospect of Barack Obama becoming president, the son of an African father and white mother from Kansas who seems divinely favored with temperament, talent and timing.

There is also apprehension over reports that blacks are being unjustly stricken from voter registration rolls nationwide – an unsavory reminder that election outcomes can be manipulated.

“If Obama loses, there will be great disappointment in black America unlike anything we have seen before,” Roger Wilkins, professor emeritus of American history at George Mason University, told me recently. “We would be crushed and we would be walking around in circles on Wednesday morning.”

To say the least.

On a more pleasant note, I'm awestruck that Obama now leads his Republican opponent, John McCain, by significant margins, even in some so-called red states. Some whites have cited this as proof that race is no longer a determining factor in the lives of black people.

On the other hand, I am reluctant to let down my guard against racial discrimination in everyday life. Am I being paranoid? Some of my closest friends are also wrangling with such conundrums.

“Let's say Obama gets elected, then what does that tell me about white people?” said one of them, a friend who is an educator in Atlanta. “It has to be one of three things: that my views about white people were wrong; that white people have changed; or that the conditions of the country are so frightening that they overwhelm the issue of race. I don't know how to answer that question, but I just can't quite bring myself to believe that I'm wrong about white people.”

Of course, some white people would call that racist. Then again, when it comes to race, blacks and whites have long held diametrically opposing views.

In November last year, for instance, the Pew Research Center released findings from a poll that showed African-Americans were more pessimistic about racial progress than any time since 1983. The vast majority of blacks believe racial discrimination is pervasive when applying for a job, renting an apartment or buying a house, eating at a restaurant or shopping. At the same time, a majority of whites say that blacks rarely face bias in such situations.

“So Obama wins, but that doesn't turn a switch that eradicates our whole national history and culture,” Wilkins said, adding that many people will hold onto their racist beliefs.

By the same token, he said, there can be no doubt that profound changes are under way in America's racial landscape.

“For those of you who still have their guards up, I say, yes, Mr. Black Man, there are whites who don't like you. But in Obama's campaign, you have blacks and whites, Hispanics and Asians fighting side by side, forming relationships and alliances that will continue,” Wilkins said. “Win or lose, Obama has already made this a better country, made your children's future better.”

To be sure, black people aren't the only Obama supporters with an emotional stake in the outcome of the election. But if he wins, no group is more likely to need pinching to make sure that this is not just a dream. A black president of the United States who had been a community organizer in poor neighborhoods, married into a working-class black family, advocating that government do more to provide jobs, better education and health care while calling for black parents to do more to help their children succeed.

It would be phenomenal.

“It's quite clear that the kind of interpretation of the black condition that blacks have had to make to presidents ever since I can remember – and I was born in 1932 – wouldn't be necessary under an Obama administration,” Wilkins said.

“This is a man who understands those problems, although we have to understand that he doesn't have a magic wand. All he can really do is help to steer this country to a better place.”

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If you dance like this

STAY THE HELL AWAY FROM ME IN THE CLUB!

10 things going RIGHT in America!

he markets may be in turmoil. The economic outlook is grim. But not all the news is bad.

Click through our gallery as Kiplinger's editors share ten things going right in America these days. See if you agree.

No. 1: Oil Loses Its Swagger

With the U.S. and global economy hurting, oil prices have dropped 50% in just three months, from $147 a barrel in July to the $70 range. Remember $80-$100 fill-ups at the pump? The national average for a gallon of gasoline is down to $3.00, from $4.11 in March, and should stay in the $3.00-$3.50 range through next year. Prices for home heating oil and natural gas are also headed lower this winter than last.

No. 2: A Tipping Point
For the Auto Industry

After years of talk and false starts, finally, all the major car makers are furiously developing hybrid and alternative-fuel vehicles that could lessen our dependence on foreign oil. Meanwhile, desperate dealers are offering unheard-of incentives on new, gas-fired models. For example, Toyota is offering $1,000 cash back and 0% financing on the 2009 Camry, the most popular car in America. Don't drive much? If you've always wanted an SUV or truck, the discounting on some models is extraordinary.

No. 3: Interest Rates Are
Low and Headed Lower

The prime rate is at 4.5%, which is driving down interest rates on home-equity lines of credit and some consumer loans. The interest rate on a traditional 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is averaging 6.5%, the highest it's been since the summer of '07, but still not too far from the historic low of 5.8% reached in '03-05 and '63-65. And although credit-card companies are cutting personal spending limits, rates are dropping, too. The average rate on credit-card purchases fell to 11.89% in the first week of October, down from 12.13% in September, according to LowCards.com.

No. 4: Homes Are More Affordable

Real estate, which was overpriced during the housing bubble, has returned to earth. That's especially good news for first-time home buyers who were priced out of the market. While scare stories persist of credit drying up, the reality is more a return to traditional lending standards that had been thrown overboard-recklessly in many cases-by lenders. That means to qualify you usually need a 20% down payment, sufficient annual income, good credit and a tolerable load of debt.

No. 5: Your Bank Savings
Have Never Been Safer

The $700-billion federal rescue plan more than doubles the amount of federal deposit insurance on individual bank accounts, to $250,000 from $100,000. Uncle Sam sweetened the pot further on October 14 by providing unlimited FDIC insurance on non-interest-bearing accounts. That will provide more coverage for the nation's small businesses, which use these accounts. Plus, a new temporary federal insurance program covers the full value if your money-market-fund shares fall below a net asset value of $1.00 (called "breaking the buck").

No. 6: Stocks on Sale/Many Bonds Offer Yields

The current bear market is approaching the '73-74 and '00-02 downturns, the two worst retreats since WWII. The good news: individual blue chips are selling at bargain prices. For example, shares of AT&T sell for about eight times estimated '09 earnings and yield 6%. Networking giant Cisco Systems sells for only ten times earnings estimates for its July '09 fiscal year. Google is going for less than 15 times estimates. Triple-A-rated tax-free bonds, an extraordinarily safe investment, are paying 5%-plus for ten years and 6% for 20. That's more than the Treasury offers for bonds of the same maturity.

No. 7: Technological
Innovation Continues

Been to Best Buy, Sam's or Costco lately? For $799, you can now buy a 42-inch, high-definition flat-panel TV that will knock your socks off. Throw in another $200, and you can get a surround-sound system to truly transform your den into a home theater. A top-of-the-line PC with more memory than you'll ever use now costs $1,000; high-end laptops with all the bells and whistles go for $1,200, down from $2,000-$4,000 five years ago. And giant leaps in handheld devices, such as Apple's new iPhone, have revolutionized the way people interact with the world.

No. 8: Prosperity Reigns
In the Heartland

The fall harvest is shaping up as one of the best ever, despite the destructive weather and floods in the Mississippi River corridor since last spring. Exports of U.S. farm products will increase more than 40% by value this year. And recent years of high profits have allowed farmers to pay down debt so low that it accounts for a measly 9% of their assets -- providing all the credit they'll need for 2009 operations. At home, while food prices jumped sharply earlier this year, the weak economy is now expected to slow further price increases.

No. 9: A New Tone and
Direction in Washington

Whether it's Barack Obama or John McCain who enters the White House in January, election of a new chief executive should provide at least 100 days of galvanizing certainty for markets, and a new direction and sense of purpose for the country.

No. 10: Great Gift Buys
This Holiday Season

Retailers depend on robust end-of-year sales to turn a profit, but for 2008, the National Federation of Retailers forecasts holiday spending will increase only 2.2% from last year. That won't even beat inflation. It's good news for bargain hunters, though. Both brick-and-mortar and online retailers are gearing up to offer huge discounts to boost sales. For example, Deal News predicts a DUAL Core Intel Laptop will go for as low as $299 on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, and a Canon PowerShot SD1100 will go for a very low $139.

2011 can't come soon enough

Transformers Attraction Coming to Universal's Parks
Source:Universal Studios Hollywood October 20, 2008

Universal Studios has confirmed a rumor from IESB that Universal Parks & Resorts has paired up with Hasbro and DreamWorks Pictures to produce a "Transformers" attraction at its parks in Hollywood and Singapore set to open in early 2011.



"Transformers," the electrifying blockbuster celebrated for its multi-generational appeal, inventive storyline, spectacular action sequences and special effects, will now be developed as a new theme park mega-attraction in a partnership between Universal Parks & Resorts, Hasbro, Inc. and DreamWorks Pictures.

The attraction will fuse 3D-HD media, mega special effects and stunning robotics with a ride system that will transform perceptions of theme park experiences. The rides are scheduled to make their debuts in early 2011, first at Universal Studios Singapore and then at Universal Studios Hollywood. In "Transformers," Earth's humans are caught in the middle of an intergalactic war between the friendly Autobots and the evil Decepticons, which are able to change into a variety of objects, including cars, trucks, planes and other technological creations.

Tom Williams, Chairman and CEO, Universal Parks & Resorts, said: "'Transformers' will be a jewel in our collection of world-class rides based on great movies. We're thrilled to be collaborating with Hasbro, DreamWorks, director Michael Bay and the film's executive producer, Steven Spielberg, who has been responsible for so many of our signature rides and attractions." Steven Spielberg serves as creative consultant to Universal Parks & Resorts and has worked closely with the company in the creation of some of the world's most innovative theme park attractions. Those attractions include Jurassic Park-the Ride, a featured attraction at UP&R parks in Orlando, Hollywood and Japan, the E.T. Adventure at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Japan, and the "War of the Worlds" sets at Universal Studios Hollywood.

Larry Kurzweil, President and Chief Operating Officer, Universal Studios Hollywood, said "'Transformers' represents a perfect match for our theme park: an exhilarating blockbuster with a great story, clever humor, non-stop action and flawless special effects. It has all the elements necessary to become one of the world's most exciting theme park rides and a centerpiece attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood, The Entertainment Capital of L.A."

"We are thrilled to be working with Universal Parks & Resorts and DreamWorks to create this 'Transformers' attraction because we believe it will deliver an ultimate one of a kind immersive 'Transformers' experience for our fans around the world!" said Brian Goldner, President and CEO of Hasbro, Inc.
I'm in there like swimwear!


Tan Hee Teck, Chief Executive Officer of Resorts World at Sentosa, the mega resort that is home to Universal Studios Singapore, said: "It is great that Asia will be the launch pad for the first Transformers attraction. Transformers was introduced in the United States in 1983 but traces its roots to Asia. Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and Megatron are familiar names to Asian audiences, who grew up with the robot toys and love the movie. When Transformers opens in Universal Studios Singapore in 2010, it will be the first of its kind in the world. We may see a surge of Transformers mania.



Director Michael Bay and Executive Producer Steve Spielberg presented "Transformers" in 2007. "Transformers" broke box office records on its way to gathering worldwide gross revenues of over $706 million -- the highest non-sequel gross of any movie in 2007 -- and three Academy Award nominations. The sequel, "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen," is scheduled to be released by Paramount Pictures in the U.S. on June 26, 2009.

"Transformers" is a Paramount release of a DreamWorks Pictures, Paramount Pictures presentation, in association with Hasbro, of a di Bonaventura Pictures production. Produced by Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Tom DeSanto, Don Murphy, Ian Bryce. Executive producers, Steven Spielberg, Michael Bay, Brian Goldner, Mark Vahradian. Co-producers, Allegra Clegg, Ken Bates. Directed by Michael Bay. Screenplay, Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci. Story, Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, John Rogers. Starring Shia LaBeouf, Tyrese Gibson, Josh Dumael, Anthony Anderson, Megan Fox, Rachael Taylor, John Turturro and John Voight.

Ha Ha, not really

Kanye on Big Boy's Show

Funny Presidential Stuff

Dem and Reps have gone overboard!

People need to chill out with this extreme support of either presidential candidate!

Update: IT WAS ALL A LIE!!!!!



PITTSBURGH -- A 20-year-old woman who was robbed at an ATM in Bloomfield was also maimed by her attacker, police said.
Pittsburgh police spokeswoman Diane Richard tells Channel 4 Action News that the victim was robbed at knifepoint on Wednesday night outside of a Citizens Bank near Liberty Avenue and Pearl Street just before 9 p.m.
Richard said the robber took $60 from the woman, then became angry when he saw a McCain bumper sticker on the victim's car. The attacker then punched and kicked the victim, before using the knife to scratch the letter "B" into her face, Richard said.
Richard said the woman refused medical treatment after the assault, which happened outside the view of the bank's surveillance cameras.
The robber is described as a dark-skinned black man, 6 feet 4 inches tall, 200 pounds with a medium build, short black hair and brown eyes. The man was wearing dark colored jeans, a black undershirt and black shoes.
The Obama-Biden campaign released a statement, commenting on the attack. The statement said "Our thoughts and prayers are with the young woman for her to make a speedy recovery, and we hope that the person who perpetrated this crime is swiftly apprehended and brought to justice."

Do yourself a favor, give 7 mins!

WoW!

I don't what's worse, the fact that he video taped it in his garage or them damn body rolls.

Throwback for the day

Haven't done one of these in awhile...

It won't stop til I'm 6 feet deep

-Do you know what it's like walking into a classroom full of white kids being ask "why do you look different"?

-Do you know what it's like to feel like your teacher is constantly calling on you to make an example out of you, maybe to fit a stereotype?

-What about playing on sports team at an early age and everyone expecting you to be fast or athletic

-Better yet, how bout playing basketball, and when you're not the tallest, something is wrong because the guys on tv are tall.

-How about getting to high school, not be given a equal chance because good quarterbacks look like John Elway or Dan Marino

-Have you ever been in an elevator and seen a white women clinch her purse.

-How bout walking down a hallway, street, and see the oncoming person cross the street.

-Ever walk in a store with money, and have the store employees stare at you the whole time like you're going to steal something

-Better yet, ever walk into a store with money in hand, and not have one person ask you for help

-Have you ever walked into a classroom to see you were the only person in there that looks like you, and everyone looks at you like you're not suppose to be there

-Ever feel like everytime you spoke at a public institution you were representing for every person that looks like you

-How about you reserved your comment, because that same power you felt above could be used against you, if you didn't know the correct answer

-Have you ever felt like you have to dress over on beyond, even when it's not called for just to get recognized

-Have you ever felt bad for obtaining something tangible because your people around you didn't have it, and you didn't want to ostracize yourself

-Ever felt like there is not room for error period

-Have you ever had the feeling that you were cheating yourself, your people, and ancestors because you don't want to check the Race box when applying for a job; all because you want a fair shot

-Ever been subjected to resume discrimination

-Ever had anyone look at you funny because you didn't rap, dance, sing, drink, or smoke weed

-Have you ever been pulled over while driving and you've haven't broken a law in sight

-Ever been thrown up against a cop car, and then released with an apology

-Do you remember the first time you were called the N word

-Do you know what it feels like to walk in public with someone that's not your ethnicity and to have your own and others give you that look

-Have you ever felt like you have to keep accomplishing more because society won't give you a break

-Do you know what it's like not to be "blessed with white privilege"

-Ever felt like you had to do everything TWICE as good as your peers because you're judged on a different scale

-Ever not feel comfortable being called African American or Black

-DO YOU KNOW WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WAKE UP EVERYDAY AS A BLACK PERSON IN AMERICA?

Dead Black Bear w/ Obama Sign

Merely a coincidence, or not?

Olivia Munn

Just because you are in a monogamous relationship, or married with kids, doesn't mean you stop finding other people attractive. That goes for the ladies too, you all are not exempt. Anyhow, here's my new eye candy for the week....Oh, and by the way, Dimes are over-rated!

When do we stop?

Chasing your aspirations, goals, women, men (for the ladies), everything that life "supposedly" promises us? Or do we run ourselves into the grave trying to reach unattainable goals because of our conditioning. What if I just stopped for one second, day, month, year, would I (we) have more of an appreciation for life?.......To be continued!

World Currency

This article was printed 20 years ago, would you say we are on pace for "mark of the beast"


COVER: "GET READY FOR A WORLD CURRENCY"
Title of article: Get Ready for the Phoenix
Source: Economist; 01/09/88, Vol. 306, pp 9-10


THIRTY years from now, Americans, Japanese, Europeans, and people in many other rich countries, and some relatively poor ones will probably be paying for their shopping with the same currency. Prices will be quoted not in dollars, yen or D-marks but in, let's say, the phoenix. The phoenix will be favoured by companies and shoppers because it will be more convenient than today's national currencies, which by then will seem a quaint cause of much disruption to economic life in the last twentieth century.

At the beginning of 1988 this appears an outlandish prediction. Proposals for eventual monetary union proliferated five and ten years ago, but they hardly envisaged the setbacks of 1987. The governments of the big economies tried to move an inch or two towards a more managed system of exchange rates - a logical preliminary, it might seem, to radical monetary reform. For lack of co-operation in their underlying economic policies they bungled it horribly, and provoked the rise in interest rates that brought on the stock market crash of October. These events have chastened exchange-rate reformers. The market crash taught them that the pretence of policy co-operation can be worse than nothing, and that until real co-operation is feasible (i.e., until governments surrender some economic sovereignty) further attempts to peg currencies will flounder.

But in spite of all the trouble governments have in reaching and (harder still) sticking to international agreements about macroeconomic policy, the conviction is growing that exchange rates cannot be left to themselves. Remember that the Louvre accord and its predecessor, the Plaza agreement of September 1985, were emergency measures to deal with a crisis of currency instability. Between 1983 and 1985 the dollar rose by 34% against the currencies of America's trading partners; since then it has fallen by 42%. Such changes have skewed the pattern of international comparative advantage more drastically in four years than underlying economic forces might do in a whole generation.

In the past few days the world's main central banks, fearing another dollar collapse, have again jointly intervened in the currency markets (see page 62). Market-loving ministers such as Britain's Mr. Nigel Lawson have been converted to the cause of exchange-rate stability. Japanese officials take seriously he idea of EMS-like schemes for the main industrial economies. Regardless of the Louvre's embarrassing failure, the conviction remains that something must be done about exchange rates.

Something will be, almost certainly in the course of 1988. And not long after the next currency agreement is signed it will go the same way as the last one. It will collapse. Governments are far from ready to subordinate their domestic objectives to the goal of international stability. Several more big exchange-rate upsets, a few more stockmarket crashes and probably a slump or two will be needed before politicians are willing to face squarely up to that choice. This points to a muddled sequence of emergency followed by a patch-up followed by emergency, stretching out far beyond 2018 - except for two things. As time passes, the damage caused by currency instability is gradually going to mount; and the very tends that will make it mount are making the utopia of monetary union feasible.

The new world economy

The biggest change in the world economy since the early 1970's is that flows of money have replaced trade in goods as the force that drives exchange rates. as a result of the relentless integration of the world's financial markets, differences in national economic policies can disturb interest rates (or expectations of future interest rates) only slightly, yet still call forth huge transfers of financial assets from one country to another. These transfers swamp the flow of trade revenues in their effect on the demand and supply for different currencies, and hence in their effect on exchange rates. As telecommunications technology continues to advance, these transactions will be cheaper and faster still. With unco-ordinated economic policies, currencies can get only more volatile.

Alongside that trend is another - of ever-expanding opportunities for international trade. This too is the gift of advancing technology. Falling transport costs will make it easier for countries thousands of miles apart to compete in each others' markets. The law of one price (that a good should cost the same everywhere, once prices are converted into a single currency) will increasingly assert itself. Politicians permitting, national economies will follow their financial markets - becoming ever more open to the outside world. This will apply to labour as much as to goods, partly thorough migration but also through technology's ability to separate the worker form the point at which he delivers his labour. Indian computer operators will be processing New Yorkers' paychecks.

In all these ways national economic boundaries are slowly dissolving. As the trend continues, the appeal of a currency union across at least the main industrial countries will seem irresistible to everybody except foreign-exchange traders and governments. In the phoenix zone, economic adjustment to shifts in relative prices would happen smoothly and automatically, rather as it does today between different regions within large economies (a brief on pages 74-75 explains how.) The absence of all currency risk would spur trade, investment and employment.

The phoenix zone would impose tight constraints on national governments. There would be no such thing, for instance, as a national monetary policy. The world phoenix supply would be fixed by a new central bank, descended perhaps from the IMF. The world inflation rate - and hence, within narrow margins, each national inflation rate- would be in its charge. Each country could use taxes and public spending to offset temporary falls in demand, but it would have to borrow rather than print money to finance its budget deficit. With no recourse to the inflation tax, governments and their creditors would be forced to judge their borrowing and lending plans more carefully than they do today. This means a big loss of economic sovereignty, but the trends that make the phoenix so appealing are taking that sovereignty away in any case. Even in a world of more-or-less floating exchange rates, individual governments have seen their policy independence checked by an unfriendly outside world.

As the next century approaches, the natural forces that are pushing the world towards economic integration will offer governments a broad choice. They can go with the flow, or they can build barricades. Preparing the way for the phoenix will mean fewer pretended agreements on policy and more real ones. It will mean allowing and then actively promoting the private-sector use of an international money alongside existing national monies. That would let people vote with their wallets for the eventual move to full currency union. The phoenix would probably start as a cocktail of national currencies, just as the Special Drawing Right is today. In time, though, its value against national currencies would cease to matter, because people would choose it for its convenience and the stability of its purchasing power.

The alternative - to preserve policymaking autonomy- would involve a new proliferation of truly draconian controls on trade and capital flows. This course offers governments a splendid time. They could manage exchange-rate movements, deploy monetary and fiscal policy without inhibition, and tackle the resulting bursts of inflation with prices and incomes polices. It is a growth-crippling prospect. Pencil in the phoenix for around 2018, and welcome it when it comes.


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