tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76339016785794999252011-04-21T22:34:35.744-07:00I'm not a writer... but if I were, this is what I'd write about.Jadiant3http://www.blogger.com/profile/12963367154155796667noreply@blogger.comBlogger2071100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633901678579499925.post-81172053853001860982009-02-02T17:23:00.000-08:002009-02-04T16:59:38.812-08:00

So today was my birthday and here are the bests gifts I've received so far:$25 from my uncle who I believe is the cheapest man aliveA homemade cake from my mom, even though that's not what I wantedRed Velvet Sprinkles cupcakes from my co-workers (so thoughtful)A few dedicated away messages on aim (so much love!)A dinner party at Sizzler... that's a whole other storybut the best gift was a phone

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One of my annoying little New Year's Resolutions was to work on my career and part of the career-building plan is to develop my personal brand. *crickets*I've been doing a little reading up on personal branding and the daunting task of developing my brand is looming on the heels of another 20-something birthday and well, all of this self-exploration and self-identification just isn't any good for

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I mean... It started out harmlessly enough. I'd seen her around and thought she was strikingly beautiful and extremely nice so naturally I'm going to wonder what went wrong. Mainly so that I don't fall prey to a similar demise.I found out her name from an old picture of the pair tagged on his Facebook page and couldn't help copy and pasting it into the Google search box and bam!... Hundreds of

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I love Jazmine Sullivan's Grammy-nominated(!) music and I have to say that the best song on the entire C.D. is Lions, Tigers, and Bears! I'm so excited that this is her next single. When this song hits the streets I think it'll solidify her place in the music world. Here's the video for it:Jazmine Sullivan - Lions, Tigers & BearsThat's 5 Grammy nods you're watching right there. She got nominated

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"Pennies"

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I might have words for this later. After I stop being angry. Check back for the update.

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Music that you can listen to and think about...Charles Hamilton ChivalryHe brings up some good points to consider ladies... please excuse the poor sound quality.Charles Hamilton Ringtone RapI like how he uses the line "I just like the way it sounds" with the sample of Beyonce's "Single Ladies"- "If you like it then you should've put a ring on it." Artistic!The Cool Kids ft. Lil Wayne Gettin It

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This is very important for you ladies out there to read!Unfortunately it's a little dense.So here are the Cliff's NotesThank me later...or thank the Very Smart Brothas immediately.

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Jay-Z My President is black Remix LIVE 1-18-09 from pleasedontstare.com on Vimeo.My president is black, in fact he's half-whiteSo even in a racist mind, he's half right..LOL

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I'm so in love with the lives of little Sasha and Malia! I can't wait until their father's tenure is over and they'll 15 and 18 years old with their own cute little teenage reality show.On second thought. Who am I kidding? Barack is not going to allow that!But still, imagine Malia's prom! What about Sasha's first day of high school? Oh and the day they follow in their mom's footsteps and become

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The Source magazine announced this week that they're pulling all lewd advertisements from their pages.Publisher Londell McMillan said that they won't run anymore "booty ads" because "It's time the hip-hop industry stop advertising junk and be more responsible about what we sell to our readers."Please excuse me while I draw a random parallel but... I'm going to attribute this one to Barack. I feel

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Mark your calendar's January 27, 2009.That's when Steve Harvey's book Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man comes out. Now, I don't normally endorse stuff like this and I actually despise all types of self help- books, movies, videos, and TV shows. However, I'm making an exception for this one because I'm been listening to Steve Harvey's morning radio show over there and he's been speaking the truth!

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The God of Horror, the Sultan of Sadism, the Messiah of Macabre (I just wanted to use that word), Mr. Wes Craven is going to do what no other (as far as I know) horror film maker has ever done- remake one of his own classics.Wes Craven's first film Last House on the Left (1972) is set to be released this year and I'm so excited to see what he's going to do with it. Check out the original trailer

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Okay, so we've heard the argument about Barack Obama not technically being black already. I have an opinion on that which I don't want to get into but I think it'll seep into this post nevertheless. Aaron McGruder, the genius who created the comic book strip turned television show The Boondocks, has been criticized for saying that President Obama is not black.Now, I don't want to get into the

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Some things should just be off limits. Sadly everything is not. Introducing Hennessy's "44":I know you can't read the fine print but it says "In honor of the 44th President... etc. etc." I really can't read whatever's past the first line either but that's all I needed to see to be satisfied that my suspicious mind wasn't deceiving me- Hennessy is trying to exploit Obama and black people

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It's been a little quiet around here...That's because:1. Things are picking up at work.2. I'm developing a group blog. (Details to come soon)3. This blog is moving!Not only am I moving this blog but the focus is going to be shifted a little bit. (Just a little bit I promise). More than likely, all of the personal stuff is coming out, for the most part at least. Don't whine! You know you wouldn't

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Can you tell from the advice only, what I should choose to do?:  Well give it more time then and go from there. I don’t see the point in pursuing anything. He can’t give you what you want right now and that isn’t changing for a long time. You’ll end up hurting yourself in the end by trying to stick it out. That’s the practical answer. The emotional side is saying keep seeing him, do him, and

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Let me start out this post by saying that I was saddened when I heard that Dr. Dre's 20 year-old son, Andrew Young Jr. passed away in August 2008. However, I was also very disappointed when I read a news story this afternoon that reported that he was found to have overdosed on morphine and heroin.I hate to say it but there's this evil side of me that shakes my head when things like this happen.

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Watch your thoughts,  for they become your words. Choose your words, for they become actions. Understand your actions,  for they become your habits. Study your habits,  for they become your character. Develop your character,  for it becomes your destiny. I recently got into an argument with a friend of a friend whom I seriously can not stand. This person has always been nasty and disrespectful to

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Ciara... Why would you do this to yourself?

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So last night I went out to Area (drip, drip). Yes, I went out on a thirsty Monday night but it was only because my sorority sister (who lives in New York) is only in town for a few days and I really wanted to capitalize on any time I had the opportunity to spend with her.When we first got to the club, it was wack, per usual, but by the time midnight kicked in the club was rocking. Apparently it

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I'm pretty sure there aren't too many guys out there that read my blog but I thought these jeans were noteworthy anyway...So ladies... What's the verdict? What do we think?Courtesy: Stuff Fly People Like

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Okay so the last week has been more than a little rocky with "The Dream" and I, but he’s still around so I think that’s enough said.We went out the other night and we had a really good conversation. We finally got to the juice- we discussed past relationships and what we look for in a partner. It’s damn near scary how similar we are. I don’t want to get into specifics but I can say that we pretty

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Now tell me...What has Ciara done to her face?

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And she keep a bag full of goodies/Her love's baked up like Pillsbury cookies...-The Dream "Playing in Her Hair"Keep singing: It ain't about the Benz or the money/She's my bee I'm her honey/Man that's my homie!/And she got me playin in her hair.This is one of my favorite songs on The Dream's CD. I love the super cute way he articulates his attraction to the girl. He describes exactly what I want:

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Since when did Sammie start looking like this? No song on this post... I refuse to put my seal of approval on a song called "Kiss Me Thru the Phone."

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Here's omething to get you going this Tuesday morning. An actual away message from my buddy list.Do not let your anger blind you. Rather, let it consume you, and in the purity of your hatred you will find the deaths of your enemies. I'm still not sure that this person is completely sane but this is something to think about nonetheless.****

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Chris Brown- "Celebrity"This song is allegedly called "Celebrity" but it seems like it should be called "Love Music." Either way, I like!

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So Ronnie Devoe of Bell Biv Devoe/New Edition is selling real estate? This is not helping my "I Don't Do Usher" anxiety...Bell Biv Devoe's "Poison"

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A friend of mine innocently told a heavy set friend of hers that she doesn’t date “heavy” men... but then later started liking him...Another girl I know, told a guy on the first date that she didn’t date guys with children, which he immediately revealed he had. She later regretted her words when she saw, months and months later, how well he treated his new girlfriend.Me? I have a lot of criteria.

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So thanks to traitor of the year, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, the Supreme Court is deliberating claims that President-elect Barack Obama is not a natural born citizen, a requirement to assume the Presidency.People are trying to say that the copies of his birth certificate are not authentic and are especially suspicious because Hawaii refuses to release the originals. Hmmmmm....Others

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I have like a new found respect for crumping...Skip to Mark Mark at 1:55... I never seen a big boy do it. It looks like magic.

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The spiral pinky nail is kill-lling me!Source: Jack and Jill Politics

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Just a random thought...My friend used the term "smell good" recently to refer to body spray and it got me to thinking... When, where and why did we start calling body spray "smell good?"No seriously. Think about it... it makes absolutely no sense. It sounds like something someone said when they were having a brain fart and wasn't able to come up with the correct term "body spray." But yet it's

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Read this post from Necole Bitchie...I like Teairra Mari's tribute to Jay Z... it's cute (and sad clearly).

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Cory Gunz ft. (a fake?) T-Pain- Gamble on MeSo Cory Gunz is that new new... This may not be the best example of just how great he is but I still had to introduce you to him now anyway just so I can say you saw it here first. I saw him freestyle on something on MTV... amazing.This song allegedly features T-Pain (I mean, Gunz yells "T-Pain!" at the beginning of the song) but this definitely doesn't

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For some strange reason people always seem to think I’m popular.Granted, I do know a lot of people, I also don’t think this makes me “popular.” There’s a big difference between knowing people and having a favorable relationship with tons of people.My ever-ready rebuttal for people who tell me I’m popular is always that “I’m not popular, my friends are” and for the life of me I just can’t

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Brooke Valentine (feat. Jamie Valentine)- T-Shirt & PantiesDid this club-closer need a remix? Wait, do clubs still even close with this song? I see you Brooke Valentine... trying to make a comeback/stay relevant.... I mean, I guess.

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I've never ever ever shopped on Black Friday.Like my mother, I hate crowds. I don't care how cheap shit is or even if they're giving it away for free. It's not worth crowds and mob mentalities. I can't even go to amusement parks during the summer because I can't stand being around too many people. My friend convinced me to roll with her this morning but I changed my mind late last night at the

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The Dream- "Right Side of Ya Brain"

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McDonald's almost had me with their 365 black campaign until that fell off and well, well, well look at what we have here...Listen closely for when he says "Ohh girl I know your secret/You're dippin on me!"

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...your number? Myron Rolle is too young for me BUT he's a Rhodes Scholar and a football player at Florida State. Somebody out there needs to be on this man, he's an anomaly. BTW this reminds me of the quote of the weekend "I want the guy in the club who doesn't holler at girls in the club. Am I asking for too much? " -yours truly.UPDATE: I just found out he's a Kappa... not sure how I feel about

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I didn't know that The Dream wrote "Single Ladies"... This song/choreography just isn't the same live is it?

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Okay so it's come to my attention that comments were disabled on my site. Now they're not... Comment away if you feel the need.I'll be back later with at least 2 of the 78 half written posts I have floating around...

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I don't know why I was chosen to be one of those people who go straight from their teens to their mid-thirties mentally, but I am. I hate going out. I use to make excuses about not going to clubs during my last two years of college. I told people that I'd "partied too hard my senior year of high school and first year of college with my fake ID." How else could I explain being so over the club

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The fat ugly kid. Stuff like this (and the movie W) makes me feel bad for Bush... but only temporarily.

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I know you've seen this video like 8 times already but can you watch this video one more time for me? This time pay very close attention to this AMAZING choreography. This truly is art and I'd love to know who choreographed this video... which I think I've watched at least 50 times by now.I think it's pretty safe to say this is the best choreography I've ever seen in a music video... Beyonce put

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My favorite (clear bias) response so far to Erin Aubry Kaplan's Obama Booty-Worshiping Article: The Loop's Inside the Afrosphere "Talk About Michelle Obama- Not Her Booty" So now that Obama raised half a billion dollars on the internet, is starting to have schools named after him, and is getting hated on by Al-Qaeda is it safe to say that he's officially made it? They say we vote our color? But

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My co-worker shared an interesting piece of information with me today... It turns out that little Obama cutie, Sasha, isn't Sasha. Well that is to say, that that's not her real name. Little Sasha's real name is, get this... Natasha. hhmPersonally I like the name Sasha better than Natasha but I'm wondering how she came to be known as Sasha and not by her given name, or the shortened version of it-

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My male friend who I go to for boy advice followed up on a problem (pre beautiful argument) I had the other day: Him: So now where do you stand. You confused still?Me: I'm not confused. He doesn't like me like that, I guess. It is what it is. Him: Okay fuck it. Can't win em all. *tearMe: When you're nice it seems patronizing... you're pouring salt in the wound. Him: Dang so... I don't know what

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This is really someone's away message on AIM this morning:"Feeling like I can use all of this to make me powerful. Reach my potential. Take over shit. Be focused on my goals and how I want to dominate my life and the force. Bring order to this galaxy and create a new reign of supremacy in my very own eyes. Who wakes up feeling pain in their bones, frowns at the sunlight, wishes the worst of

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So what your telling me blogger.com is that I can't embed youtube videos right now? This has to be some sort of conspiracy with the CNN people because oddly enough their video is working right now.

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I had the most beautiful argument today... And I'm still glowing, so I had to share.It was one of those huge blow outs where you end up yelling: "Well, I still love yo dumb ass" and they respond "I love your stupid ass too." Well actually, the end of the argument was more like this (via AIM):Me: OMG we're from two different planets! Are you serious?Him: No I didn't know that..... Women are from

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Embedded video from CNN VideoBy the way, what is up with CNN's video platform. If this video doesn't work for you, don't blame me. You can blame the people over at CNN who aren't on their j-o-b.

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Erin Aubry Kaplan is one of my favorite all time writers... She usually writes op-eds for the LA Times, LA Weekly, and Salon.com. Her newest article kind of made my stomach hurt. It was well written and very informed but for someone like Kaplan, who knows the history behind the hypersexualized image of the black woman, it seems a little irresponsible for her to write an article about Michelle

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The most annoying thing about being a writer is the unrelenting nagging feeling, that urges you to put your thoughts down on paper and the limitless well of random thoughts from which you have to draw from.Here are some titles to a few of my unwritten books. blog posts, essays, and articles:Orange Chicken, Caramel Frappacino's, Spicy Tuna Rolls, and other Things that Black People Order Simply

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BLIPSTERThe Urban Dictionary defines "blipster" as...a person who is black and also can be stereotyped by appearance, musical taste, and/or social scene as a hipster. "That (black) person, wearing Asics tigers, black-rimmed glasses, and dancing to the new be your own pet song is a 'blipster.'"Maybe, you've been privy to the term blipster for a while now (apparently all of New York is) but I've

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I have a friend who never fails to post quotes on his away messages that make me think. Today his reads:Peace is a lie, there is only passion. Through passion, I gain strength. Through strength, I gain power. Through power, I gain victory. Through victory, my chains are broken. The force shall free me.While I may have lost him somewhere around power, I was really feeling the line "Peace is a lie,

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Obama plans to post weekly Youtube addresses... They're already being called "tube-side chats" (Think FDR's "fire-side chats")Soulja Boy is going to be on Super Sweet Sixteen planning his next bday party... I think it's like a sweet 18 or 19 though. This should be interesting... I have a secret infatuation with Soulja Boy- He's hilarious! "One thing about the party is, I don't care who you is,

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So the one day I decide to live-blog is the one day the Blogger platform decides it hates me... thanks... I promise the next time I decide to live-blog something it'll be much better.Anyways, so Obama is hiring and if you go to his Web site you too can fill out the most bizarre job application ever. It doesn't ask for your resume or what position you want, they just contact you later to follow up

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7:47 p.m. So is it over yet? They called Ohio for Obama and no state has ever won the election without Ohio. 3:18 So the first polls have closed in parts of Indiana, Kentucky, and New Hampshire. 3:11p.m. Political dirty tricks... A Republican signature... Exhibit A, Exhibit B3:02 p.m. My friends are starting to infiltrate my workspace! That'll teach me to work in a public space... The most

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You've probably heard by now that Obama's grandmother Madelyn Dunham lost her battle with cancer this morning. I really wish she could've just held on for one more day but as my co-worker commented today, maybe she's needed up there to help Obama out from the heavens tomorrow.What you might not have heard yet is how the Republican Party has criticized Obama's visit to his grandmother. The

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This is why I love Obama canvassers! They just won't quit. I hear that Obamaniacs are doing one of two things this Halloween, handing out Obama buttons instead of candy... (I'd be happy to get a free Obama button) OR They're taking their kids out to canvass (trick or treat). While going door to door they're sparking up conversations about politics and spreading information on Obama. Gotta love

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I know, I know! There's only a few days until Election day and I absolutely can not wait to watch those results come in. I know I should probably be looking at the big picture but in all honesty I only care about the outcome in certain states. All other politically savvy people can agree with me that these are the only states that really matter, since other states are expected to do the

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Arizona Poll: McCain Up By 2 Pointsfrom Breaking News and Opinion on The *Huffington Post* by The Huffington Post News EditorsA new poll from Arizona State University finds John McCain just two points ahead of Barack Obama in his home state. The results would likely be dismissed if not for the reputation of Bruce Merrill, the poll director, whose work is considered a gold standard in Arizona

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Chelsea Handler shouldn't be allowed to be this cool.

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by The Huffington Post News Editors:At least three dozen workers at a telemarketing call center in Indiana walked off the job rather than read an incendiary McCain campaign script attacking Barack Obama, according to two workers at the center and one of their parents.Nina Williams, a stay-at-home mom in Lake County, Indiana, tells us that her daughter recently called her from her job at the

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OMG. How scary is Nov. 5 starting to sound? Scenario 1: Obama wins and radical fringe groups begin killing black people at random, multiple assassination attempts. It can happen. Scenario 2: McCain wins and black people start burning down all of our largest American cities. It's happened before.It's a lose-lose situation. Where are you going to be on Nov. 5? My job has already made it so that

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This is the most adorable thing I've seen all year long!

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So I went to the Re-Up last night at Faithful Central Bible Church. My friend had been asking me to go for FOREVER, and since she had just blessed me with some help with my research on this series of black churches that I'm writing I decided that last night was as good a time as any to go down there and see what they're talking about. I must say that I'm not the biggest church person but I do

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This week I saw W and Wicked, one movie and one play that both tricked me into thinking I was coming to watch something that I wasn't. W made me like President Bush a little more than I ever thought I could and Wicked tried to make me dislike Glenda the Good Witch (But I actually kind of liked her bitchy little AKAtude, she was hilarious!) The one thing that I noticed while watching Wicked (which

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It's been a long week. I saw Wicked... I fought off crazy deadlines... I saw W... I attended Who's Who in Black Los Angeles at the Staple Center for work...I partied hard on PCH (possibly too hard)....and right now I'm headed to church of all places (gotta make my annual appearance) So I've had no time to blog. I'll be back with updates by Sunday though : )In the mean time check out this story

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From Yes We Carve: I want an Obama pumpkin for Halloween!

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I am so proud of Colin Powell! He won points with me back in the day when he stepped down from his position with the Bush Administration and just this weekend, accumulated more points for endorsing Sen. Barack Obama for president. I loved the interview that he gave to Meet the Press but even more powerful were the comments he made outside that criticized the Republican party for all the bullshit

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Reading my blog may help people to understand why I'm generally stressed out all day. I work at a news analysis Web site and a big part of my job is knowing about as much as I can possibly know about the news so that I'm able to help keep my editorial board informed. I follow 21 political/economic-focused blogs on my Google Reader, read the news from across the nation on Google News, and if

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So today I went apartment hunting...Here's what I learned: My Bachelor's degree from the prestigious University of California, Los Angeles and my swanky desk job only affords me enough money to live like a pauper... in Korea town.Yes. The best apartments that I could find in my price range were all in Korea Town which was surprisingly quiet, despite it's proximity to Little Oaxaca, Mexico. No

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But what else is new? Check out his laugh after he is criticized for making the "Bomb Bomb Bomb Iran" joke.

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Please learn the movement that goes with the chorus (when they harmonize 'battleground for your heart') and stay tuned for the hockey son rap breakdown....

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Because I am... and the dude at the end of this video is...My favorite comment from this video: "I'm scared that the blacks will take over."It's interesting to think that white people think we care about them so much because the vast majority of us don't whatsoever.

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Damn Jay, we sure could've used your help in January. I guess it's never too late to jump on the bandwagon : )

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Why?Read this.Watch this.

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That’s what my away message on aim read last week. Despite the clear reference to the Ginuwine song, I actually meant every word of it. I am looking for my number 1 fan, but more importantly I’m looking for someone to join my team- a partner. Someone who views me as an equal and not a subordinate. Today I had a reflection on a past failed relationship in which I put my foot down on an issue and

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John McCain has more facial twitches than Beyonce had throughout "The Beyonce Experience" is this not enough to scare the undecideds?(I really just threw the Beyonce video in this post because I secretly like it a lot. Enjoy!)

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If everything keeps going according to the plan, Sen. Barack Obama will be the next President of the United States. I feel that he'll have an easy win and for the next 20 days I'll be posting some of those reasons why I have this indication. Reason #1 Obama Dominates Among Early Voters In Five Swing Statesby The Huffington Post News EditorsSurveyUSA has a lot of good habits as a pollster, and one

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So just so I understand: Do Ciara and Britney Spears know that they're wearing the same thing in their new videos "Go Girl" and "Womanizer"? Who had the idea first?And speaking of biting in videos... Are we just going to let Beyonce get away with stealing Ciara's "Like a Boy" theme in her new video "If I Were a Boy?" just because she's Beyonce? Do you think Ciara is secretly mad? I think I'd be. 

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I didn't know they were still chopping and screwing down in Texas. Show's how much I know...

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Brave New Films Kerry Washington

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Ted Koppel will examine the recent history of racial violence in America tonight at 10 p.m. on the Discovery Channel. Here's a link to a television review from The New York Times on the documentary. I think the doc should be interesting. I also think it's funny that all of a sudden race and racism is such a big issue in America. For better or worse, it seems like everyone (minus the Republicans)

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You know how it seems as if, out of nowhere Republicans have been getting all riled up at their rallies? Well, the Huffington Post printed a story today saying that those angry (klan-looking) mobs are actually very contrived: With just three weeks to go until Election Day, the McCain campaign has launched a nationwide talent search to find angry audience members for their increasingly hate-filled

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I ate a Hot Pocket for breakfast and now I'm scared...

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This an awesome video, directed by Byron Hurt. I love the way it dissects black masculinity using 50 Cent and Barack Obama as two extremes. 

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Jazmine Sullivan is a new favorite. Here's an old favorite:Trey Songz "Bust My Windows"

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I hear there are free tickets floating around somewhere. 

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So I got the text and I definitely passed it on.  But I just found out that it's not true. In and Out will not be giving away 25 cent burgers and other discounted foods for their upcoming anniversary. This is why I usually don't forward messages like that but the idea of a 25 cent burger got me so excited I marked my calendar. Boooo! to all the stupid people who like to tease other people with

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So I'm twittering now. I'm not really sure what that means since I just discovered Twitter.com a few months ago but I'm sure it's going to hasten my imminent digression from semi-frequent face-to-face social interactions to completely isolated/mediated social contact. Thanks Twitter! (I think)If you're on Twitter  you can follow me! My name is... no surprise here... Jaded Radiance. (If not,

Jadiant3http://www.blogger.com/profile/12963367154155796667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633901678579499925.post-83577285883155630662008-10-10T11:05:00.000-07:002008-10-10T17:29:45.633-07:00

Black man to John McCain "I'm begging you sir, I'm begging you." UPDATE: More haters. Where do they find these niggas? Embedded video from CNN VideoUpdate 2: More hate. From AP:Who is running for president? In an upstate New York county, hundreds of voters have been sent absentee ballots in which they could vote for “Barack Osama.” The absentee ballots sent to voters in Rensselaer County

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Didn't I say Barack was about to be on the cover of everyone's November issues? In addition to Vibe's November cover, here are a few more. Barack tells Men's Health that he's working to stop smoking. Barack will also grace the cover of The Source magazine's politics issue. 

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