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Southland: NBC Cancels Series, TNT Picks It Up

Filed under: Television, News

They say one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.

That adage may prove to be true when it comes to the drama behind the drama series ‘Southland.’

Starting Jan.12, TNT will begin airing episodes of the critically-acclaimed show from Emmy Award-winning producer John Wells.

The news comes following NBC’s abrupt cancellation on Oct. 8 of the drama, which starred actress Regina King as a detective with unresolved family issues.

TNT has obtained exclusive rights to air the six episodes from the second season of the show, which were never aired after several push-backs and time-slot changes. The network will also have the rights to show the seven episodes from Southland’s first season.

Steve Koonin, president of Turner Entertainment Networks, said, “This is a great win for fans of Southland and a perfect opportunity to introduce the series to new viewers.” “It is also another outstanding example of how TNT has established itself as the go-to place for the best dramas on television.”

‘Southland,’ which premiered in April 2009, follows a group of Los Angeles cops. King as Detective Lydia Adams, who balances her hectic job with serving as her mother’s primary caregiver. ‘Southland’ also stars Michael Cudlitz, Ben McKenzie, Michael McGrady, Tom Everett Scott, Kevin Alejandro, Arija Bareikis and Shawn Hatosy.

‘Southland’ will air Tuesdays at 10 PM EST.

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November 3, 2009
Snyder: ‘Skins have ‘let everyone down’ (AP)

Dan Snyder is embarrassed. He feels terrible. He's also hurt, frustrated and apologetic. Name a downbeat adjective, and he's all over it. The Washington Redskins owner made some rare in-season comments about his team Tuesday, speaking at an event to celebrate the franchise's charitable program to renovate football fields at Maryland high schools.

November 3, 2009
One Year Later: Why My First Vote Won’t Be My Last

In 2000, I had my first taste of the democratic voting process. I was in the 6th grade and we were learning about how the voting process works by watching and reporting the presidential race between Al Gore and George W. Bush. We did lots of research on their platforms, policies and backgrounds. It was so exciting to see the process in action. By unanimous vote, Al Gore was my class’ pick for president. In our eyes,he couldn’t lose; logic and fairy-tale endings were on his side. Boy, were we in for a rude awakening from our dream of American democracy.

November 3, 2009
Blue Jays CF Wells to have wrist surgery (AP)

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Vernon Wells will have surgery next week to repair damaged cartilage in his left wrist. The team announced Tuesday that Wells is expected to be ready in time for spring training. Wells, who is entering the third season of a seven-year, $126-million contract extension, hit .260 with 15 home runs and 66 RBIs in 158 games last season.

November 3, 2009
Shyne’s 1st Press Conference

Posted by: Illmatic

Shyne’s first time speaking. Since his release from prison.

November 3, 2009
Secretary Causes Pepsico to lose $1.2 Billion Dollar Lawsuit

Filed under: Dr. Boyce Money, News

It’s not easy to work for me: I can be demanding, overly focused and intense about everything I do. I believe that reaching extraordinary goals requires you to always put forth extraordinary effort. Many interns have come and gone, after realizing that they can’t keep up with our crazy pace. The ones who make it through the storm become invaluable parts of my family; like body parts or internal organs. I truly can’t live without them.

That is why I cringed when I saw the recent story about how Pepsico lost a $1.26 Billion dollar judgment because the secretary forgot to pass the paperwork onto the appropriate people. As a result, the company lost the lawsuit on a default judgment for failing to appear in court.

Apparently, it was a simple oversight that could have happened to anyone. But I am sure that the secretary is in hot water and probably even fired. Cases like this are reminders of some important principles you should remember when you are in business for yourself or working for another person.

1) Trust is everything. For me, trust starts on the first day of the job interview. If someone arrives late, that means that I can’t even trust them to get to meetings on time. If I can’t trust you to get to meetings on time, then there is no way on earth that I am going to trust you with a valuable contract. Consistency builds trust. You must always find a way to be consistent when working with or working for other people.

2) You are only as good as the people who represent you. This statement implies two things: That you should get good people around you and that you should respect those who work for you. Hiring lazy relatives or friends who aren’t disciplined enough to do the job is a recipe for disaster. I have plenty of friends with whom I have good relationships, but I would never do business with them because I know that some of them are unreliable. Those who I choose to be part of my team are not reminded that I am the “big boss.” Instead, I let them know that I am in charge, while showing appreciation for their efforts every chance I get. Being respectful of others is how you truly earn respect without having to step on people in order to maintain power. If you rule with an iron fist, your subordinates will eventually plot to destroy you.

3) Excuses need not apply. There are two types of people in this world: those who deliver excuses and those who deliver results. All of us run into obstacles, but the most effective people are the ones who find a way around those obstacles to get the job done. Those who regularly deliver a basket of excuses to somehow exclude them from their assignment are going to be replaced by someone who simply gets the job done. The truth is that in the world of business, even if you have a good excuse, the client is going to still take their business away from you. That’s just the truth.

4) Learn to forgive. My most trusted partners and subordinates have made horrible mistakes and cost me money in the process. While my first temptation was to raise the fire of hell, I realized early on that this was not the best long-term solution. Instead, I simply ate the loss and assertively pursued a joint remedy for the problem at hand. Having power doesn’t mean that brute force tactics are always the best strategy. You might lose someone valuable if you don’t know when to show compassion. A good employee already feels bad enough about their mistake; you don’t have to rub it in further.

I am not sure how Pepsico is handling the situation with the secretary, since some excuses are simply unforgivable. But while we can all understand being outraged by losing a billion dollars, we should also know not to sweat the small stuff.

Dr. Boyce Watkins is a Finance Professor at Syracuse University and a leading African American keynote speaker. To have Dr. Boyce commentary delivered to your email, please click here.

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November 3, 2009
First Lady Launches White House Mentoring Program

First lady Michelle Obama launched a mentoring program Monday to give local high school girls access to women at the White House.

November 3, 2009
Layaway Plans – 2009
Filed under: The Economy, Budget

It’s that time again when the stores will be crowded with thousands of consumers all vying for the same toy, special sweater, hottest electronic device. How do you plan to purchase it?

The current crumbling economy has sparked interest in a form of retail purchasing that became popular in the early 1900s, that of Lay Away. How does it work? It’s simple. You, the consumer would like to buy something but don’t have the money. All you do is make installment payments on the merchandise. The merchant stocks your item away until your last payment. You receive it once your tab is paid in full. Of course this is different than a credit card purchase which allows you to take home your intended product and make payments while using it.Although stores like Walmart did away with this form of procurement years ago, Kmart stayed in the game. Stores currently offering layaway plans are:
- Burlington Coat Factory
- Kmart
- Marshalls (at select locations)
- TJ Maxx (at select locations)
- Benny’s (New England)
- Sears ( through December 23)
- Cato – (offering 30-day plans)
- Men’s Wearhouse
- Boscov’s
- Value City Furniture Stores
- Footlocker (at select locations)
- Best Buy
- Toys-R-Us
Plan on taking advantage of this service? Be sure to READ THE FINE PRINT.

1. Get a copy of the store’s layaway policies
2. Understand ALL of the policies – schedule of payments, rules regarding late fees, refund and exchange policies, markdowns on sale items, etc.
3. Keep a good record and all receipts of payments (in case there are any disputes later).

Until you make all the payments, the store has your merchandise AND your money. For this reason, I prefer to use cash, debit or credit cards OVER layaway, any day. Assuming I can pay off the balance in a short period of time. It’s true, credit card companies charge interest, therefore depending on the length of time it takes you to pay off the debt and the interest charged, your purchase which was originally on sale could potentially cost you much more in the end. However, I just can’t bear the thought of someone using MY money while I have nothing to show for it. Also, sad to say in these critical times retailers are closing doors for good, left and right. If you have something on layaway, on which you’ve been faithfully making payments and the store closes, you’re out your goods as well as your cash. Of course the choice is yours.

If you know of other stores, please let us know in your comments.

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November 3, 2009
Morris Chestnut: Returning to Roots with New ‘V’ TV Series

Filed under: Television, Celeb Updates

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Black Hollywood heart-throb Morris Chestnut is making a return to where he began; the ‘Boyz n the Hood’ actor stars in the new ABC series ‘V,’ which premieres Nov. 3 at 8 p.m. ET.

The thrilling new drama is a reimagining of the hit 1980s series about the world’s first alien encounter. With huge spaceships simultaneously appearing over 29 cities around the world, the Visitors (or V’s) seem to promote a message of peace. Through their generous offer to share advanced technology, the V’s quickly build a following that may be overlooking a more malevolent agenda.

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Chestnut plays Ryan Nichols, a Wall Street whiz who is faced with a life-altering decision when the V’s show up. It’s a long way from his early days – where he cut his teeth starring in the Patti LaBelle-fronted sitcom in the early 1990s.

Since then, he’s become a urban movie box-office draw with movies such as ‘The Best Man,’ ‘Two Can Play That Game’ and ‘Not Easily Broken.’

Doing a show like nothing else currently on TV is what prompted the Cerritos, California native to get back into the small screen.

“This was not a science-fiction show that was going to be driven by special effects,” he told USA Today. “This was a science-fiction show that was going to be driven by the characters with special effects as a backdrop, and that was what appealed to me.”

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November 3, 2009
Utley ties record with 5 HRs in Series (AP)

Chase Utley is too old-school to flip his bat, pause at the plate, jog slowly or do any flashy handshakes after he hits home runs. It's not like he doesn't have enough opportunities. Utley connected twice Monday night to tie Reggie Jackson's record for homers in a World Series, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Yankees 8-6 in Game 5 to avoid elimination.

November 3, 2009
Utley’s HRs help Phillies force Game 6 (AP)

By the ninth inning, Phillies fans were preparing for the worst. The New York Yankees were at it again, chipping away at a dwindling lead and threatening to take away the Phils' World Series title right there at Citizens Bank Park. Desperate to hang on, somehow Chase Utley and the Phillies did. Derek Jeter grounded into a double play, Mark Teixeira struck out, and Philadelphia staved off the…

November 3, 2009
Saints beat Falcons 35-27, move to 7-0 (AP)

Drew Brees and the Saints are so good right now they can't even beat themselves. New Orleans overcame four turnovers for a second straight week to stay perfect with a 35-27 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night, matching the best start in franchise history. Brees, responsible for two turnovers, passed for 308 yards and two scores.

November 3, 2009
Martin scores 48 to lift Kings in OT (AP)

Paul Westphal has been involved in hundreds of wins in the NBA as a coach and a player. That didn't take away from his excitement after his first with the Sacramento Kings. Kevin Martin scored 48 points and Beno Udrih hit a game-tying layup in the closing seconds of regulation to give the Kings a 127-116 overtime victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in their home opener Monday night.

November 3, 2009
Rihanna’s Side "It Was Humiliating"

Posted by: BlogXilla

After over 8 months of silence Rihanna is speaking to almost everyone and telling her side of the story. There is no need to wait until Friday, to hear her side of the story, because in a recent interview w/ Glamour magazine Rihanna is telling it all.

You’re talking about the photo [reportedly of Rihanna’s injured face taken by police after Brown assaulted her] that was allegedly leaked by cops. You handled that so well; you kept silent in the press.

Rihanna: It was humiliating; that is not a photo you would show to anybody. I felt completely taken advantage of. I felt like people were making it into a fun topic on the Internet, and it’s my life. I was disappointed, especially when I found out the photo was [supposedly leaked by] two women.

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November 3, 2009
Rockets use 10 3-pointers to beat Jazz (AP)

Missing stars Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming, the Houston Rockets are counting quite a bit on their 3-point shooting early in the season. So far, it's only gotten them off to a 3-1 start. Rookie Chase Budinger scored a career-high 17 points and was one of four Houston players with multiple 3-pointers as the Rockets beat the Utah Jazz 113-96 on Monday night.

November 3, 2009
Buy quality teeth whitening products online

The dental hygiene is must to be taken care of to avoid any kind of dental decay that may affect the over all health of the people. Tooth whitening is considered to be an effective way for fighting against the abuse of foods and tobacco for maintaining th…

November 3, 2009
GM Kokinis leaves 1-7 Browns (AP)

The Cleveland Browns invisible general manager has disappeared. George Kokinis, the hand-picked GM of first-year coach Eric Mangini who was rarely seen or heard in Cleveland, left the team Monday under unexplained circumstances after less than one year on the job. After reports surfaced that Kokinis was fired, the team issued an awkwardly worded statement saying Kokinis "is no longer actively…

November 3, 2009
Handful of Elections Shed Light on U.S. Politics

Most Americans won’t vote Tuesday. Still, a handful of elections in a few states will give hints about this country’s state of mind, provide lessons for both Republicans and Democrats, and shed light on answers to a few important questions a year before pivotal 2010 midterm contests.

November 2, 2009
7 Signs You’re A Hip Hop Douchebag

Posted by: The Blackspot

I know what you’re thinking. You’re assuming that because the media has coined Kevin Federline as a douchebag and he’s a product of hip hop, he’s cornered the market on professional douchery. I beg to differ!

The fact is, there are hundreds, no hundreds of thousands of hip hop douchebags who make K Fed look like Common. There’s probably a bunch of people reading this post right now who qualify.

Whether you know it or not, there are telling signs that indicate if you’re a hip hop douchebag. Below is seven of them that I’d like to share with you. Feel free to add on to the list, if we can help just one person out there we win.

1. You wear a blinking bluetooth headset in the club.

Why people do this, is an absolute mystery. There’s music blasting, people talking and glasses clinking. Who in this dimension would be able to hear your simple ass? Perhaps the flashing blue light was mistaken for a primal mating signal? Doubt it. Nonetheless, these folks exist and look like freshly hatched idiots while doing so.

2. You wear a fitted with a blazer to show you’re corporate but “still down”.

It was pretty cool when Russell Simmons and Diddy did it about a decade ago but now it just looks like a uniform for sheisters.

3. You always try to impress people by saying that you’re “doing big things” or “I do things big”.

Don’t ever feel like you’re knocking someone’s hustle when you call them out on this load of pigeon crap. Chances are the only hustle they’ve got is trying to get laid or paid for running their yap.

4. You take photos talking on a cell phone.

Can anyone even honestly say that this was cool at one point? Ok, I get it, you’re important because at the exact moment someone was taking a picture, you just happened to be on a unavoidable business call…with your mom.

5. You refer to your fake designer clothing as “exclusive”

Once on the subway, I saw a guy wearing a pair of the red Kanye x Louis Vuitton collaboration sneakers. For the entire ride, this douchington went on and on about how exclusive his gear was and how he doesn’t buy anything for less than a G. Now matter how rich you are, no one is going to wear a pair of $3k kicks on a dirty subway train.

6. You claim to know celebrities but you’ve only got a hug or a pound in passing.

You’ve seen the countless photos of your favorite hip hop douchebag and a celebrity. Them clutching the celeb’s hand in a death grip trying to look like they were cellmates at one time. One can usually gauge the level of familiarity between the two by the half-smile to grimace on the celebrity’s face. Even better is when the douchebag in question claims to have a direct number to a celebrity when in fact it’s an old cell number to the celeb’s cousin’s baby mother’s friend from church.

7. Holding up a chain and pendant.

I personally blame Master P and Cash Money for starting this trend that has since been adopted by every walking bottle of Summer’s Eve in the hip hop community. The only time anyone should “show they chain” is if their chain is worth looking at. T-Pain’s “Big Ass Chain” was entertaining, Rick Ross’ caricature pendant was funny and 50 Cent’s spinning “G-Unit” plate is a classic. However, a miniature pendant of your initials in Helvetica Bold on a think herringbone does not make you fresh. It makes you a fool.

-The Blackspot

November 2, 2009
Backtalk with Judith Jamison

World renowned choreographer, dancer, and author Judith Jamison has broken many barriers in her career. As artistic director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Jamison became one of only a handful of women in the world to direct a major dance company when she assumed leadership in 1989. As a dancer, she gained international recognition for her performances of the tour de force solo “Cry” and “Pas de Duke.” In 2007 Black Enterprise recognized the trailblazer with its Women of Power Legacy Award, which honors women whose accomplishments have helped redefine the standards of success for women of color in a variety of fields.

November 2, 2009
Economic Recovery Definition: Is the Economy Really Getting Better?
Filed under: News, The Economy

What is the definition of an economic recovery? This is the hot finance topic of the week. As the White House unrolls a PR plan to try and demonstrate that the recession is over thanks to the administration’s efforts, the question of how to exactly define economic recovery is causing confusion. Let’s look at the facts and try to determine an economic recovery definition.

President Obama has claimed that 650,000 jobs have been created or saved through his stimulus plan. The Dow increased by 200 in response to the good news. Plus, the economy grew last quarter for the first time in a year at a rate of 3.5%. Modest, but good. There is also the increase in home sales reported in September. And even Ford posted a profit of nearly $1 billion this year, which came as a surprise to the business community. But do these positive reports illustrate that our economy is set for permanent stability?
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Home Sales Up

Chart shows new home sales for the past 13 months, seasonally adjusted

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Home Sales Up

Chart shows seasonally adjusted annual rate of pending U.S. home sales

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Chart shows seasonally adjusted annual rate of pending U.S. home sales

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In this Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009 photo a sign for a home under contract is seen in Philadelphia. The volume of signed contracts to buy previously occupied homes rose for the eighth straight month in September as buyers scrambled to take advantage of a tax credit for first-time owners that expires at the end of this month.(AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

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In this Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009 photo a sign for a home under contract is seen in Philadelphia. The volume of signed contracts to buy previously occupied homes rose for the eighth straight month in September as buyers scrambled to take advantage of a tax credit for first-time owners that expires at the end of this month.(AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

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Chart shows new home sales for the past 13 months, seasonally adjusted

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Shea Homes townhouses are seen at the Victoria Gardens development in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009. The number of buyers snapping up new homes dipped unexpectedly last month as the effects of a temporary tax credit for first-time owners started to wear off. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

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Chart shows new home sales for the past 13 months, seasonally adjusted

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In this photo made Oct. 26, 2009, a new development of townhouses is seen in Wakefield, Mass. Sales of new homes dropped unexpectedly last month as the effects of a soon-to-expire tax credit for first-time owners started to wane.(AP Photo/Lisa Poole)

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In this photo made Oct. 26, 2009, a new development of townhouses is seen in Wakefield, Mass. Sales of new homes dropped unexpectedly last month as the effects of a soon-to-expire tax credit for first-time owners started to wane.(AP Photo/Lisa Poole)

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New home models are shown in Homestead, Fla., Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009. Sales of new homes are expected to post their sixth consecutive monthly gain as builders reap the benefits of a tax credit for first-time owners that expires at the end of next month. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

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Some say no. Increases in car and home sales have been spurred by federally-backed incentives like the $8,000 first time homebuyer tax credit and the cash for clunkers program. These increases don’t stand on their own as signs of consumer strength. So what can we use to define economic recovery?

Writers at the Wall Street Journal believe the jobless rate is a much more meaningful benchmark. But right now it is too soon to tell exactly where that rate is heading based on the statistics available now. So even the jobless rate cannot help us develop a reliable economic recovery definition until we have more information.

Let’s try looking to the president for his definition. The POTUS has declared: “The benchmark I use to measure the strength of our economy is not just whether our GDP is growing, but whether we are creating jobs, whether families are having an easier time paying their bills, whether our businesses are hiring and doing well.” (CBS News)

As unemployment remains high and it is still difficult for people to get loans, we are clearly far from a lasting economic recovery — by the definition of the president himself. But as we have faced the worst economic decline since the Great Depression, it is silly to expect our economy to fully recover after a few months of federal intervention. Obama’s stimulus plan may not have created a full economic recovery within months, but it has helped many families survive what could have been a much worse financial scenario. It has also supported state governments that provide social services like police and teachers to all.

This type of relief may not fit an expert’s economic recovery definition, but it has helped society overall in the short term. For that alone the president can be commended.

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November 2, 2009
‘The Wire’ Becomes A Class At Harvard

Posted by: KanYeezy

‘THE Wire,” HBO’s gritty series about life in the Baltimore ghetto, is about to become a course at Harvard.

The announcement came at a panel discussion at the school featuring several of the show’s stars, according to the Harvard student newspaper, The Crimson.

The class will be taught by sociology professor William J. Wilson, one of the best-known African American history professors in the country, who has made no secret of the fact that he is a huge fan of the show.

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November 2, 2009
Lidge’s postseason perfection ends (AP)

The defending champions need another comeback to keep their title. The Philadelphia Phillies led the National League with 43 come-from-behind wins during the regular season, and they have five more in the postseason. But this one won't be so easy. The New York Yankees took a commanding 3-1 lead in the World Series with a 7-4 win in Game 4 on Sunday night.

November 2, 2009
Burnett to start Game 5 on short rest (AP)

The New York Yankees are chasing championship No. 27 by throwing their top pitchers on three days' rest. With a chance to clinch the crown, A.J. Burnett is scheduled to start on short rest against Philadelphia ace Cliff Lee in Game 5 of the World Series on Monday night. CC Sabathia went on three days' rest Sunday night in Game 4, and Andy Pettitte could do the same in Game 6 if the Series…

November 2, 2009
Bryant scores 41, leads Lakers by Hawks (AP)

Kobe Bryant is quite familiar with the exquisite pain of playing against Ron Artest's defense. He's grateful that frustration now belongs to his opponents — including Joe Johnson, the first top scorer to get locked down by the Lakers' new defensive stopper. Bryant had 41 points and eight rebounds, Andrew Bynum added 21 points and Artest extinguished Johnson's outstanding start in…

November 2, 2009
Anthony’s 42 trump Mayo’s career-high 40 (AP)

After a taste of playoff success, Carmelo Anthony has a voracious appetite for more. He's polished up his game and is averaging 37.6 points in the Denver Nuggets' 3-0 start after leading the NBA with a 23.6 average in the preseason. The Nuggets outlasted the Memphis Grizzlies in a 133-123 shootout Sunday night because Anthony extended his torrid start with 42 points, negating a career-best…

November 2, 2009
DMX Speaks On The bullsh*t Within The Music Game

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DMX expresses his hate towards the music industry paying couple of cents per record sold

November 2, 2009
Favre shakes off Lambeau boos, Vikes win (AP)

Brett Favre jogged out of the tunnel in a purple helmet. He might as well have been wearing a black hat. No, Favre didn't seem to relish playing the villain in his return to Lambeau Field. But it was going to take more than a chorus of boos to throw him off his game. For the second time in less than a month, Favre sliced up his former team and stuck it to the franchise that cast him aside as the…

November 1, 2009
Ravens hand Broncos first loss, 30-7 (AP)

The Denver Broncos went from unbeaten to overmatched during a 60-minute beatdown by the Baltimore Ravens. Rookie Lardarius Webb returned the second-half kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown, and Baltimore ended a three-game losing streak with a surprisingly easy 30-7 victory Sunday. It was Denver's first loss under rookie head coach Josh McDaniels.

November 1, 2009
Audio: Curtis Talks Beans/Jay-Z & Album Leak

Posted by: nahright.com

[0:55-1:10] I’m pushing the record up, it’ll be out on the 16th. I’m expecting it to do good because of the response I’ve heard on the web.
[12:10] I feel good that it was leaked in its entirety, in sequence. So people can hear my vision.

[3:35-4:00] [What’s your take on the Beanie Sigel/Jay-Z?] That whole sh*t is a mess. I understand where his frustration comes from, because there was a point where— He would’ve had a serious check…

[6:15-7:10] A lot of the times when I say Jay is a cool punk, don’t get it f*cked up, he’s a smart guy. You can’t take away from him what he’s done in the actual business and in the game. But since he lost to Nas, he hasn’t competed… Everytime somebody came, Beans went out in the front with Jadakiss. He had the Cam’ron issues. Then when Cam’ron came back and it was issues again, the Tru-Life deal was signed. And when Tru-Life got into an altercation with him, that one stopped. That’s what stopped the Cam beef.

[8:05-9:00] [Do you feel like that Beanie Sigel has some legitimate complaints for Jay-Z?] I think he did have legitimate complaints because of my choices. Like— When they tell me you was giving the n*gga $1250? [Silence.] A group? [Silence.] A motherf*cker can’t even afford no p*ssy with $1250. [Laughs.] These n*ggas is staying in nice hotels. If a b*tch order room service twice, you’re done. [Laughs.] You know what it is, it’s traditional business. My business model comes from the curb so I’ma take care of my n*ggas a little different, cuz they my people.

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November 1, 2009