Jeezy and Kayne bring the heat on one of the hottest songs of the summer. Check it Out.
Monday, July 28, 2008
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Sex at the Workplace
Dating a person at the place where you work can be a job within itself. So if you find yourself attracted to a co-worker and you’re thinking of crossing that line, you might want to take the time to examine what can be gained or lost from delving into a relationship with someone at your J-O-B.
The Advantages:
More Time Together-If you make the decision to get involved with a co-worker, you now have ample time to see who they are on a daily basis. A person can only hide themselves for so long. Lunch dates and conversations during coffee breaks will help you to find out if this person really is the “one.”
Easy Access-Maybe you’re in need of midday love or a quick massage to ease the stress that can occur during the workday. There’s no need to wait until after dinner, your partner is there (even if it’s only for a few minutes) to handle those duties.
Employment Factor-If you’re involved with a person at your job, it’s good to know that she/he has a job. You know that they have their own money and unless there is an extreme circumstance (overdue child support, bad drug habit, etc), they can’t claim to be broke every week.
Disadvantages:
Too Close for Comfort- Now that you have gotten with your attractive co-worker, you suddenly realize that they are everywhere. You see them first thing in the morning, you hangout with them for lunch everyday, you chat with them during a snack break. And if you have the audacity to move in with this person, you will also have to see their face and hear their mouth when you get home. Let’s just hope that you really love this person because too much quality time can be a punishment.
Gossip-Try not to make the mistake of dating more than two people at your job. The office does talk and everyone will be in your business. The slight stares and snickers that you hear whenever you walk by a group of co-workers can make it very uneasy.
If it All Falls Apart- What happens when the romance disappears and you just can’t stand the person anymore? Well, you can’t just ignore their calls because they know where you work and have the ability to be in your face everyday. And if someone gets hurt, things can get really dramatic (flattened tires, arguments in the office, more bad gossip, etc). No one wants to deal with a frustrated ex at the place where they collect their paychecks.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Have The Obamas become America’s Truth Serum?
So I’m searching through different websites this morning and I run across the latest cover of The New Yorker. For those who are unfamiliar with the publication, it’s has been around since 1925 and is known for its political commentary and satire. It’s also well respected around the nation. So when I saw the cartoon of Barack Obama dressed in Islamic garb while fist-bumping his wife Michelle who has an afro and machine gun, I smiled on the inside. In no way was the picture funny, but the fact that those thoughts were allowed to be depicted was amusing. The cartoonist, publisher, and editor of The New Yorker showed the world who they really are. And it’s wonderful. In today’s America, there are a lot of individuals who will claim that racism is dead. Some believe that the views which were common in the 1950s no longer exist. The mention of racism has become so taboo that minorities are often criticized for overusing the race card. I could take the time to point out racial disparities in victims of crime, health care, imprisonment, education attainment, and employment to prove that a level of racism is still prevalent. But it’s even sweeter when a nationally respected magazine is dumb enough to blatantly say something that many racists and uninformed people are thinking to themselves. In an attempt to cover their exposed asses, The New Yorker admitted that the picture was supposed to reflect the hate and ridicule that the Obamas have to endure. But when a joke has to be explained, the punch line is lost. However, it wasn't a joke. It was their truth and it's how they really see things at The New Yorker. The picture ends up perpetuating ugly stereotypes and it furthers doubts amongst people who have questioned what the Obamas stand for. I wonder if the The New Yorker would have attempted to use their Crayons to draw George Bush or John McCain in KKK outfits holding nooses while their wives were depicted as toothless prostitutes. I guess we will never find out.
Monday, July 14, 2008
Some Real News About Fox and The Evil Empire
It’s always good to understand what you are representing before you assume it to be acceptable. I’m sure over 90 % of the people who are taking the time to read this blog have a MySpace page (including me). Although it’s becoming a little played out, for a while it was the hottest way to reconnect with old friends, hit up groupies, or push a product to a mass audience. The networking site has made stars in a matter of months (Soulja Boy used the site to create a fan base and it eventually turned the youngster into a 17-year-old millionaire). But MySpace is owned by a company called News Corp. which is ran by a shrewd little guy from Australia named Rupert Murdoch. Murdoch is a billionaire who also publishes 175 newspapers, owns Twentieth Century Fox Studio, Fox Network and the infamous Fox News. The dude handles his business, but he also has an evil agenda that only grows as he gets more money.
Here are a few things you should know about Murdoch:
Murdoch gave "his full backing to the war, praising George Bush as acting 'morally' and 'correctly' and describing Tony Blair as 'full of guts'" for his support of the war. Murdoch said just before the war, "We can't back down now – I think Bush is acting very morally, very correctly."
Murdoch specifically created Fox News in order to counteract CNN and what he called “Left-wing bias.” Fox News has signature shows by Bill O’Reilly, Sean Hannity and a slew of other right-winger (republicans) hosts. Fox News is likely the most one-sided station on television. The station often praises Bush, backs the NRA, condemns democrats, they called Michelle Obama a "Baby Momma," and they played the Jeremiah Wright sermon so much that I thought that they would include it in their new fall line-up.
But Murdoch maybe on his way to the biggest bluff in his career. During an interview with Kara Swisher at the All Things Digital Conference, Murdoch praised Barack Obama and said that he may vote for him in November. However, this is not the time to become giddy. Murdoch is always playing chess and is probably positioning himself for the next takeover.
With all that said. Here is Nas and his new video for the song “Sly Fox.”
Here are a few things you should know about Murdoch:
Murdoch gave "his full backing to the war, praising George Bush as acting 'morally' and 'correctly' and describing Tony Blair as 'full of guts'" for his support of the war. Murdoch said just before the war, "We can't back down now – I think Bush is acting very morally, very correctly."
Murdoch specifically created Fox News in order to counteract CNN and what he called “Left-wing bias.” Fox News has signature shows by Bill O’Reilly, Sean Hannity and a slew of other right-winger (republicans) hosts. Fox News is likely the most one-sided station on television. The station often praises Bush, backs the NRA, condemns democrats, they called Michelle Obama a "Baby Momma," and they played the Jeremiah Wright sermon so much that I thought that they would include it in their new fall line-up.
But Murdoch maybe on his way to the biggest bluff in his career. During an interview with Kara Swisher at the All Things Digital Conference, Murdoch praised Barack Obama and said that he may vote for him in November. However, this is not the time to become giddy. Murdoch is always playing chess and is probably positioning himself for the next takeover.
With all that said. Here is Nas and his new video for the song “Sly Fox.”
Friday, July 4, 2008
Check This Out Now! Killer Mike Feat. Ice Cube "Pressure"
In 2003, Bone Crusher, T.I., and Killer Mike collaborated on the hit single "Never Scared." The video marked the beginning of a new A-Town movement in rap. T.I., Bone Crusher, and Killer Mike were all in search of themselves and looking to build legitimate careers that year. Bone Crusher's antics reminded people of a southern version of Busta Rhyme, Killer Mike was equipped with an agressive political stance that was reminiscent of Ice Cube, and T.I. had a swag that caused many to view him as a southern version of Jay-Z. Killer Mike possesed the best lyrical prowess out of the three, but T.I. eventually ended up having the more successful career. Killer Mike has always been a better rapper than T.I., but I think his career has suffered because he hasn't balanced radio friendly hits well. However, he is an important voice in hip-hop and I hope that he's able to get to a descent point before he becomes irrelevant in the game (it happens to every rapper). His latest video "Pressure" will make you think twice about ever consuming bullshit rap again.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)