So today I was making a blogger account at blogger.com and Im filling out the required information as usual, and as we all know, making accounts to use a site is pretty much an uneventful chore. But when I got to the bottom of the page where I had to enter the Captcha image, I was pleasantly surprised. Here take a look at it:
Do you think Google was trying to tell me something?
If life could intimate art, the cover to Gucci Mane‘s forthcoming Dec. 8 album ‘The State vs. Radrick Davis’ would prove to be an irony of sorts. According to ‘MTV News,’ the ‘So Icy’ rapper was arrested and sentenced to a year in prison today stemming from a probation violation.
The startling news comes as shock to many given Gucci’s unyielding presence in today’s hip hop scene. The Atlanta native, who was named one of MTV’s hottest MCs, has been featured on chart-topping singles from likes of Mario, Omarion, Mariah Carey, and is also expected to appear on Timbaland‘s forthcoming album ‘Shock Value 2’ — not to mention the rapper’s most recent collaboration with R&B superstar, Usher for his lead single ‘Spotlight.’
Despite Gucci (legally known as Radrick Davis) serving six months in prison last year for failing to meet a previous court-ordered 600 hours of community service, he may also serve the same length of time for his current violation.
Upon his release last March, he spoke with ‘MTV News’ about his 2008 incarceration. “It was a challenge for me,” he said. “I’m just happy my team kept my music going strong for me. And I’m happy I recorded so many records so people could hear me.”
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Banks and credit unions are developing new methods of helping families finance college educations. In this economy, families have seen certain accounts set aside for financing education, such as those funded by stock portfolios, steeply decline in value. On top of that, tuition costs at top schools have increased by 62% over the past ten years, cutting sharply into education savings. To help families cope with these trends, “a growing number of financial institutions are rolling out incentives to help families save or pay for higher education,” according to USA Today.
Two examples of these college saving offerings include:
Citizens Bank is giving a $1,000 bonus to consumers who open a college savings account by a child’s sixth birthday. Justice Federal Credit Union – which serves Department of Justice and Homeland Security employees – is offering a discount on a loan to pay for college costs. And Grow Financial Federal Credit Union in Tampa is donating money to student scholarships based on a local university football team’s “return yards,” which is how far players run with the ball after receiving a punt or kick. (USA Today)
A new college saving deal offered by your bank may be the right thing for your family. Yet, financial experts urge consumers to carefully evaluate any college saving incentive. The motive for lending institutions to create these deals is to build better relationships with a future generation of customers. The student of today will need loans for grown-up purchases like houses once a college education is fully financed. Thus a bank’s offering may not necessarily be in your best interest. You will still want to shop around for college savings plans that net you and your student the best deal.
What are some additional ways of saving for and paying for college during tough economic times? State 529 plans are one important tool in a parent’s arsenal for paying for college, and should be explored fully. Please see SmartMoney.com for more great college saving advice.
Nursing shortage is expected to grow yearly. Based on the number of nurses that we have today, we will have 2%-3% increase of nursing deficit yearly. United States already has 135, 000 nursing vacancies. If there will be no changes on our health care syst…
Hall of Fame players Isiah Thomas and Magic Johnson famously kissed each other's cheek moments before tip-off of Game 1 of the 1988 NBA finals. Today, the relationship clearly isn't anywhere near as close. In Thomas' mind, a 17-year-old wound has been reopened in a new book that Johnson and Larry Bird wrote with author Jackie MacMullan.
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It’s no secret how Young Money’s leading general Lil Wayne got his spot as one of the most popular entertainers out today. He continuously expanded his music catalogue by releasing mixtape after mixtape, and collaboration after collaboration with various artists. After doing this for over a year, Weezy released his album hitting platinum success, and continues to be one of the most popular entertainers today.
It appears that rappers are taking notice of Weezy’s strategy, as Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane is on his way to the top. While in jail, a series of mix-tapes featuring Gucci’s music were released, increasing the So Icy MC’s street popularity. Once released from prison, Gucci Mane set off on a campaign to keep the streets hot and conquer the mainstream scene. Collaborating with Mariah Carey on the “Obsessed” remix and appearing on Mario’s hit “Break Up,” Gucci was becoming a crossover artist and being introduced to America. Not forgetting where he came from, he continued to cater to the streets, as his post-prison released mix-tapes, Writing On The Wall, The Movie Part 2, and The Burrprint 3D, have had both the ‘net and streets in a frenzy. Gucci Mane shows no sign of slowing down, as he continues to release new tracks, and was just recently named the #6 Hottest MC of 2009 by MTV. Below are a few of his recent collaborations.
Cam’ron & Vado feat. Gucci Mane: Cuffin’
Sean Garrett feat. Gucci Mane: Up In My Heart
Teairra Mari, Soulja Boy, Gucci Mane: Sponsor
Jagged Edge feat. Trina & Gucci Mane: Tip Of My Tongue
Triple C’s feat. Gucci Mane: Trick’n Off
Big Boi feat. Gucci Mane: Shine Blockers
Mariah Carey feat. OJ Da Juiceman, Gucci Mane: H.A.T.E. U (Remix)
Do you think Gucci Mane is the next Lil Wayne (in terms of popularity), or will his buzz start to go away?
Until Next Time,
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It’s no secret how Young Money’s leading general Lil Wayne got his spot as one of the most popular entertainers out today. He continuously expanded his music catalogue by releasing mixtape after mixtape, and collaboration after collaboration with various artists. After doing this for over a year, Weezy released his album hitting platinum success, and continues to be one of the most popular entertainers today.
It appears that rappers are taking notice of Weezy’s strategy, as Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane is on his way to the top. While in jail, a series of mix-tapes featuring Gucci’s music were released, increasing the So Icy MC’s street popularity. Once released from prison, Gucci Mane set off on a campaign to keep the streets hot and conquer the mainstream scene. Collaborating with Mariah Carey on the “Obsessed” remix and appearing on Mario’s hit “Break Up,” Gucci was becoming a crossover artist and being introduced to America. Not forgetting where he came from, he continued to cater to the streets, as his post-prison released mix-tapes, Writing On The Wall, The Movie Part 2, and The Burrprint 3D, have had both the ‘net and streets in a frenzy. Gucci Mane shows no sign of slowing down, as he continues to release new tracks, and was just recently named the #6 Hottest MC of 2009 by MTV. Below are a few of his recent collaborations.
Cam’ron & Vado feat. Gucci Mane: Cuffin’
Sean Garrett feat. Gucci Mane: Up In My Heart
Teairra Mari, Soulja Boy, Gucci Mane: Sponsor
Jagged Edge feat. Trina & Gucci Mane: Tip Of My Tongue
Triple C’s feat. Gucci Mane: Trick’n Off
Big Boi feat. Gucci Mane: Shine Blockers
Mariah Carey feat. OJ Da Juiceman, Gucci Mane: H.A.T.E. U (Remix)
Do you think Gucci Mane is the next Lil Wayne (in terms of popularity), or will his buzz start to go away?
Until Next Time,
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The brainwashing of females by men in their lives as fathers and pastors, deacons and ministers is complete when women make statements that agree women should be submissive to men because it is a woman’s nature. It is not in a woman’s “nature” to be anything but great and powerful self-actualizing citizens of the world. Yet various cultures and religions have limited female options and choices based strictly on gender. Women of today, their mothers, and their mother’s mothers have all been socialized by men to believe that men are superior and that women should subjugate themselves to males, but that is nothing but a lie.
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Debi Mazar took to her Twitter account today to post this picture and update:
Despite her injury, she’s soldiering on!
Dwts!! after premiere. hospital. I’m ok. torn muscle in neck to chest! Foxtrot..cruel&sadistic If only judges knew
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For mature women dating can be a difficult prospect. Life can be a challenge in many respects, from maintaining a career to maintaining a healthy social and dating life. Demands on our time and our abilities are higher than ever. The pace of life is faster, and the potential pitfalls can be greater, particularly as we get older.
This can be especially true for a mature woman, particularly one who is coming out of a long-term marriage and now suddenly finds herself on her own. Single again, on their own, many older women are frightened when faced with the prospects of seeking out a new intimate relationship. They fear the potential roadblocks to cultivating a new and healthy relationship, and these fears often unnecessarily stand in their way of finding a loving partner.
Fear can be a debilitating problem for mature women dating in today’s society, and unfortunately those fears are often unfounded. Senior women are looked on in a different light these days, not simply relegated to living up to the stereotype of a woman who should put her sexual life behind her. Indeed, older women are considered more vital and healthy than ever before; by wide segments of the population. Which means that these new levels of acceptance should encourage mature women to put aside their fears and concerns and actively pursue a healthy dating relationship.
Some mature women dating men, whether they happen to be of similar age or even younger, are demanding more from their relationships. Expectations are higher because more mature women no longer are accepting of the old society rules which say that an older woman should be more reserved and modest. These days, older women are more and more participating in healthy activities like exercise and good nutrition.
Older women are maintaining and even improving their minds and bodies, and are now refusing to deny that they continue to be sexual beings. In years past, such an assertive and aggressively vital older woman might have been considered in a negative light. Today, the healthy desires of a mature woman dating a man, older or younger, are earning well-deserved respect.
All of this means that men who are actively seeking a relationship with a more mature woman had better be prepared to take on the challenge. Older and active women are demanding more from their dates, they are no longer simply happy to “get out of the house”. They want to be respected and appreciated and thought of as sophisticated in ways that were once reserved for the typical older distinguished gentlemen.
Their potential mates should be on notice that the senior and single women of today expect to be highly valued by their partners. And in fact, that’s exactly how it should be. Older women need no longer accept “something less” from their intimate relationships. Despite the many challenges and potential pitfalls, for mature women dating can be fun, exciting, thrilling and fulfilling.
I know its hard out there to find a good black man but there is hope and tactics you can employ to find your man today.
Since I moved to Palm Beach County, the running joke in my family about the availability of quality black men has been how much do you want to lower your standards?
How low you ask? To one criterion: Breathing.
Its a joke, but it speaks to the real perception many single black women have about their chances to find a mate not just here, but in this country.
Black, who is happily married, says take heart, as there are many great black men out there. Do not buy into the lies that all the good men are already married or gay.
But, she says, you are going to have to go after him. And he might not be the “baller” with the nice whip. He may just be the friendly neighborhood cop, firefighter, or trash collector you’ve been ignoring.
In addition, contrary to popular belief, the very best black men are not just out there somewhere waiting to discover you. You will have to be the aggressor, taking the steps to identify, pursue and nurture a great relationship.