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Just Think Vol 44: Keeping Up With The Joneses
by A.EVANS

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Disclaimer: As always, I write these articles to stimulate minds and to get the thought process in motion.... Please read the disclaimer twice on this article.

We all have done it at one point in our life, we may not do it anymore, but we have at one point or another used our peers, siblings, and associates as a standard or focal point or comparison to know where we stand. Keeping up with the Joneses does not just exist within our respected communities and circles it exists all around us from Fashion, to Sports, to Twitter trending topics, to our language; we strive to keep up with whatever is the newest or next. Music is a clear indication of how as a society we attempt to Keep up with the Joneses, without even knowing it at times. We all want to be the first up on something, we all want to be the best, and we want to appear to be the illest. So in theory not only are we trying to Keep Up With The Joneses we want the Joneses to keep up with us. This week I want to discuss the possibilities of trying to keep up with the masses via Twitter, Facebook, etc... When does it become excessive and false?

Be A Leader... (As in An Individual as in YOURSELF)
It is extremely easy to be a follower, but takes strength to be a leader, to set your own pace, and to be your own person. What I mean by being your own person has nothing to do with anyone else other than yourself (obviously). Cynicism and sarcasm is necessary for the sake of getting my point of across, because at times we may do things, say things, or carry ourselves a certain way for the sake of appearing in a certain light in the eyes of others. We tend to hold the opinions of those close to us dear, sometimes the opinions of complete strangers as well. We may not all want to admit that, but I truly believe that statement holds some sort of truth behind it.

We post Twitter comments and Facebook updates as a reflection of what's going on in our life, where we are, who we are, and what we are doing; Lets keep it 100... Are we always saying these things because they are a complete reflection of who we are, or are we doing it to appear a certain way or in a certain light and attract a certain response or reaction? Are we trying to keep up with the Joneses or have the Joneses keep up with us? Ask yourself... Does the world really need to know if you are in a power meeting or are you saying it to keep up your image as a mogul, model, artist etc? Does everyone need to know that you have memorized the entire book of Psalms even though you were doing some things even Jesus wouldn't do the night before? Do we develop caricatures and include an entire personality and script on our internet profiles? Are we being completely honest with ourselves? Are we being leaders or followers or a little bit of both? Does Tweeting and providing Facebook updates empower the real us or the us we would like to be seen as, or is there a fine line that merges the two?

Twitter: Fantasy/Fallacy, or Empowerment?
As I write this piece I'm reading tweets on the time-line and it seems a lot of people tweet about their superiority or supremacy or dopeness( I've done it too). Now I'm not saying there's anything wrong with it, but I do however, feel it supports my theory that we tweet certain things to appear in a certain light, either that or we use twitter for the sole purpose of marketing ourselves, in essence "Keeping up with the Joneses"(Not all of us). There are other theories I have pertaining to the whole " look at me" fiasco on Twitter, maybe people write certain things to feel important. Twitter does enable followers to feel like leaders. I mean think about it you don't have readers, members, or subscribers on Twitter you have followers, so maybe tweeting about our greatness enables us to feel powerful, keep up with the masses and keep our caricatures alive in the eyes of others(Making the Joneses keep up with you). So is it possible that Twitter provides a platform of motivation or does it cater to a fantasy/fallacy or is it all of the above? What do you tweet about? Are you tweeting about your life, funny things, or are you using twitter as a marketing tool that enhances your appearance in the eyes of others or are you really about business and not bullshit?

Final Thoughts
Try not to get defensive when reading these articles, I just speak food for thought and call it like I see it. I speak on things that I wonder about and I'm sure some of you ponder on as well. I'm sure you have all read a tweet from someone and said "Who Cares?" We all can take a brief second and really look at what we tweet and what our updates are about, and ask ourselves does everybody really need to know this or DO I NEED for this to be known? If you are true to yourself you'll find the honest answer, instead of keeping up with the Masses, Joneses, or having them keep up with us, let's try keeping up with ourselves, our REAL SELVES....As Always

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Marketing Buzz:Don't Text And Drive
By Steve Canal
Twitter.com/SteveCanal
Twitter.com/ThinkGroupMedia


Texting and driving can have serious consequences. That's the message of a new campaign being rolled out by AT&T this week that says, "Txting & Drivng ... It Can Wait."

The national effort, by BBDO, New York, and BBDO, Atlanta, seeks to raise awareness, especially among younger drivers, about the risks of texting and driving. Ads show true stories about texting that changed or ended people's lives. For example, one TV spot shows the text "Where u at?" while a woman says, "This is the text my daughter was reading when she drove into oncoming traffic," along with the message: "No text is worth dying over."

The campaign, which will be rolled out over the next few months, will include print, radio and online in addition to TV. It will also use in-store signage, collateral and online billing. As part of the effort, AT&T has launched an online resource center, with information and pledges for parents and teens, and a Facebook app that friends can share to encourage each other to take the pledge not to text and drive. AT&T plans to promote the pledge with a "twitition" on Twitter and users can follow the effort via @ShareATT.




Music Review: iRock
by The Fabian
twitter.com/thefabe

In conjunction with Sol Fusion's iROCK party in atlanta at Aja (mar 5th), Dj Nicatene,Trendsetterny.com and Think Group Media released RADIO WAVES iROCK Addition for partygoers .They kept with the theme of the party including songs that not only were hits from the rock and hiphop genres but also rock cuts that were sampled by some of your favorite hiphop artists. From the Red Hot Chili peppers to N.E.R.D to Kings Of Leon, IROCK Radio Waves Edition appeals to the rockstar in all of us.

Download it free at www.TrendSettersLive.Net




La Familia: I Text You To Death
By Shelli Tinae Price
La Familia Blogspot

We are so inundated with the speed of transmitting information that the meaning and validity of the messages are lost in transmission.

People will text each other to death before they love each other to death. I don't care what anyone says, if you have the time to text, you have the time to call. Now of course no one can deny how convenient texting is and how very useful it is in situations like just letting someone know you're on your way to meet them or just to say hello. What I refer to as text death are for those of us who build relationships via text. The irony is we are texting....on a phone, the very phone that was designed...to talk on. No text can replace the sound and vibration of a persons voice.

Now, I've always preferred typing over talking. Remember the skytel two-ways from back in the day? I absolutely loved that little gadget but at that time only those of us in the entertainment field and the entertainment wanna-be's had one. In fact, the word "texting" hadn't even been coined. We were just happy to meet people with them so we could "beam" our contact information to one another. I was only able to contact those in my circle as the rest of the world was still getting acclimated to email and analog cell phones.

Now I'm having people text me books that come in 3-parts; expressing ambiguous thoughts and I can't tell if they are legit or bogus; using acronyms that I have to google to discover its connotation before I can even respond; getting dirty jokes that come equipped with perverted photos; and my favorite are the texts from men I haven't talked to in 2 years who just want to spark a text conversation.

I had dinner with a friend yesterday and her phone rang from a guy she's been, for lack of a better word, "text dating," and she didn't know what do. She let her phone go to voicemail to buy herself time to try to decipher what a call from him might mean. Does he want something? At this point his very voice is unfamiliar.

Again, I'm all for texting but texting can be abused.

Here are some texting DON'TS:

DON'T CONTACT A PERSON FOR THE FIRST TIME VIA TEXT. CALLING SHOWS INTEREST, TEXTING INDICATES YOU DON'T HAVE THE TIME TO GET TO KNOW THE PERSON.

DON'T SAY I LOVE YOU FOR THE FIRST TIME VIA TEXT. MATTERS OF THE HEART SHOULD BE ADDRESSED IN PERSON OR LAST RESORT WOULD BE TO VERBALLY EXPRESS YOUR FEELINGS OVER TELEPHONE.

DON'T TEXT A QUESTION IN ANGER, THAT COULD GO ON FOR 12 HRS INSTEAD OF A 12 MINUTE CONVERSATION. BESIDES, IT FEELS BETTER TO BITCH ALOUD.

DON'T EXPECT A RESPONSE IF YOU DIDN'T ASK A QUESTION. THE PERSON IS NOT OBLIGATED TO RESPOND TO COMMENTS SO DON'T KEEP CHECKING YOUR PHONE WAITING ON A REPLY.

Now that you are well versed on some texting etiquette please say this aloud:

ON MY HONOR, I WILL TEXT RESPONSIBLY. I WILL "MAN-UP (OR WOMAN UP)" AND CALL AND NOT HIDE BEHIND MY TEXT MESSAGES. ON MY HONOR, TEXTING WILL NOT SUBSTITUTE VERBAL COMMUNICATION.




Remember That?
By A. Evans
Twitter.com/AdotEvans

Old School Cell Phones



We all have one, it is the most essential device in our lives, it serves as our support system our wallet our link to the world our secretary and marketing company. Cell phones do everything from text to twitter, "to flipping your pancakes" - George Carlin. Remember when they didn't do all the wonderful things they do now, remember when everyone didn't have a cell phone? If you had a cell phone back in the day you were either a doctor, lawyer, or stock broker, or just some rich guy who wanted to look cool. Remember when the size of a cell phone was practically the size of your leg, circa Zach Morris?

The first cell phone introduced to the urban community would probably have to be the Ericson, remember it was believed to cause brain tumors or cancer? Remember wanting one so bad you'd save all your money to get one and only had 5 people you could really call with it? As we evolved and made technological advances the cell phone become sleeker, the next real break thru for cell phones was probably the Startac Motorola, this was around the time more and more people began having cellular phones, I'd say around 95, 96 that's when high school students began carrying them around "in case of emergencies" and since then we have never looked back. In 2010 we have all types of cell phones with unique features and looks designed to fit our different personalities and styles, but can you imagine if there weren't any advances in technology and people were walking around with the Zach Morris phone today? Imagine trying to get on an airplane with one of those lol you're definitely not making your flight .




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March 26th, 2010

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Think Group Media Newsletter Just Think Vol. 43

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Just Think Vol 43: Ballin or Buffoonery?

by A.EVANS

twitter.com/AdotEVANS



Disclaimer: As always, I write these articles to stimulate minds and to get the thought process in motion.... 

Vol 43: Ballin or Buffoonery?
The title says it all, our people spend entirely too much money on things we don't need. Our people have been targeted as the number one consumers in the world, imagine if we started our own movements with the money we spend, and I don't mean your bum ass record label either...
Today I was on Media Takeout eating my breakfast and I saw something that isn't a gigantic deal but non the least I feel it was pretty silly. NBA player Marquis Daniels has a chain or piece that is a replica of his head, and it is estimated at 500K. Listen, I'm far from a hater but 500K on a chain must be nice, umm there are a million other things Marquis could've done with that, but since it isn't my money and the brother does earn his pay I won't target him directly, however I do want to speak on the concept of ballin vs. buffoonery, when is too much just too much and why are we being soo damn foolish?
Quit Posing First of all let me start by saying I have done some really silly things when I was younger so I never act holier than thou, we've all popped bottles, wore outfits once and left them in the hotel and overall just blown money excessively on dumb things, but when do we learn from it? When do we say “Let me save this money instead of posing in the club tonight?” When do we take the stacks we wanna blow on a chain and start a business and hire our boys so we all can make money? There is nothing wrong with celebrating and buying nice things for yourself if you work hard, but people please don't try to make it rain with your rent money, and secondly stop trying to copy rappers who don't really have it the way the videos may lead you to believe, because chances are if his percentage of royalties isn't on point, and he don't have any control over his masters...he's broke so not only are you imitating something you saw on TV, you;re imitating a broke ass poser. At 23 I thought it was cool to pop bottles, at 28 I think its the dumbest (sh*t) I've ever heard of, “Look at me I got a $400 bottle that's gonna only last 45mins.” What else could you have done with that $400 people?
You ever ask yourself why would a bottle that's $50 in the store be $200 - $500 in a club? Here's a lil piece advice from a childhood friend of mine who owns a club in NYC and it's dope one... “We overcharge for bottles in clubs because we know there are people out there who wanna be seen, they wanna feel like a celebrity even when they're not, we make back the cost of the bottle on two shots” - Ballin or Buffoonery you tell me? So while your stunting with you bottle and making rain like you're pimp, you're really just a flashy hoe cuz you went and got all that money and brought it to the club owner who in return buys a house that you could've bought !!! survey says...(buffoonery)

Final Thoughts
Like I always say I just speak food for thought, live your life do what you want, but if you're wasting money foolishly in 2010 I hope you know what you're doing? I hope you have a game plan and a great strategy. As usual for the sake of remaining “P.C” I won't go too deep unless requested, however I will say this; Kings and Queens deserve nothing but the best, but if we need to have the best to feel good about ourselves or to attract attention, then we're nothing more than peasants, just my humble opinion. Get fly feel great but don't over do it for the wrong reasons, if you don't need it don't do it, because at the end of the day you're making someone else rich and that isn't ballin that's being a slave. Yeah Melo is the MVP but the dude who cuts his check is the real baller. I think we have all truly been brainwashed and poisoned into thinking we gotta be flashy(guilty), or we gotta be the flyest, we're competing with each other over things that really hold no weight. You ever seen what a real billionaire wears? He wears new balance sneakers with holes in them, Levi jeans and a flannel shirt and the only time he makes it rain is when he presses the HARP button, get your mind right people....As Always Peace & Love


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Marketing Buzz: Nevr2Late (N2L)
By Steve Canal
Twitter.com/SteveCanal
Twitter.com/ThinkGroupMedia



Christian Apparel Store
Owners: Virgil and Dawnne Amey
Hours of Operations: Tuesday - Saturday 10am-6pm

Address: 1065 Olde Town Morrow Rd.
Suite 400
Located in New Olde Town Morrow Development behind Southlake Mall (On Macy's JCPenny side).

Phone 678.422.1020

We are a boutique shop specializing in fashionable nontraditional Christian Apparel and Accessories. We believe you can represent your faith without compromising your style. We also believe your outward appearance should reflect your inward values.




Real Talk: A Friendly Game Called Russian Roulette
By C.Shine
Twitter.com/NativeNotes

Have you ever played Russian Roulette? If you're not familiar with the game; one places a single bullet in the barrel of a handgun and then twirls the chamber. You then raise the gun to your temple and pull the trigger. If you're lucky, the gun just clicks and your anxiety reaches a peak you never knew existed before. If you're unlucky, well sucks for you, you just committed suicide and you're dead, laying Kennedy style with your memory out to quote a notable rapper.

So have you ever played Russian roulette, are you interested in playing this weekend? Probably not, but you might be more familiar with a different version of the same game. It goes a little like this ---- "ooohh you feel so good, I just need to be inside you" sans condom. We play Russian Roulette every time we have unprotected sex with our partner(s).

We're taking a chance with our lives. I've done it and God has spared me. I've even promised never to do it again because I was fortunate to hear the gun click and I'm still here. But others have not been so "lucky".

Nearly 40% of new HIV infections are among African Americans ages 13-29. I'm in that age group, I'm African American, I have sex; so it's reasonable to assume that I am at risk every time I sleep with a new partner. When I read this statistic it frightened me, confusion consumed me. Deep down I ask myself "how do we combat HIV."

Prevention. We can teach abstinence, the benefits of safe sex and the dangers of unprotected sex, i.e. STI's. We can work with groups who help get folks tested so that they know their status because most who spread std's don't know they have an std. But really all of this has been done, is continuing to be executed and still we have these breathtaking numbers. Some of us are missing the message.

Then I thought about it. How do we teach someone to fight his or her lustful desires? I've heard stories of men going to Brasil looking for hot sex with beautiful women. An area that we all know is being ravaged by the HIV pandemic. Yet brothers still come back with the virus. Why? They knew the risks down there, why didn't they take the proper precautions to safeguard their lives?

Son she looked so good, her ass was so fattt. It clouded my vision. I've never been with someone so beautiful, I just wanted to feel her. These are the responses but like Snoop said "ain't no p**** good enough to get burnt while I'm up in it". How do we teach men and women that they're not invincible, that they are playing with their lives every time they engage in unprotected sexual activity? How do we tell them that an act of lust can have life long repercussions? I don't know the answer, I'm wondering how to tell myself this because as I have already stated I have made the mistake myself. Please feel free to respond and maybe we can brainstorm effective ways to reshape our community's outlook on sex and the reality of contracting STD's. If we don't we're risking not only the health of our neighbors but ourselves. Let's Make it Happen.



Sol Fusion iRock Recap
By A. Evans
Twitter.com/AdotEvans



Just when I thought I couldn't have any more fun after a vacation in the Dominican Republic, J. Carter indirectly told me to "think again". March 5th 2010 kicked off the first Sol Fusion of the New Year at Aja and definitely lived up to its expectation. For those of you who aren't familiar with Sol Fusion, it is one of the biggest parties that takes place in Atlanta, whenever you hear the words "Sol Fusion" you better make sure you are in attendance. In the past the theme of this event has been "I heart NY, Miami vs Atlanta, and Milk & Honey", but this one was different, this one was special. The theme of this soiree was titled "iRock" and that's exactly what everyone did. At the stroke of midnight free tequila shots started flowing and folks begin to cut loose.

DJ WrekinEyez set the tone for the entire night with just one set, as soon as he threw on a throwback track by Jay Z titled "Rhyme No More" the energy grew and the madness began. Wall to wall dancing and beautiful people, What else could you ask for? Big Pooh of Little Brother was in attendance doing his 1.2 thing, but the night belonged to two guys who really need no introduction. If you have ever been to an underground spot in Atlanta called MJQ's then you are familiar with the insanity that is Alien and D.R.E.S Tha BEATnik, these geniuses took over the party and the rest was history. Not only did they get the crowd hype as usual, they played live instruments; in essence iRock wasn't just a party, it was a concert, it was a movement, it was an experience that will be spoke of for the rest of the year. If you didn't attend the legendary Sol Fusion iRock Celebration you definitely getting the screwface.



An Exclusive Interview with Consequence and StephLova of Power 105.1
By Stephanie Gergeres
juicyhighlights@gmail.com



Last night, DigiWaxx Hosted Consequence's Music Meeting and in that Exclusive interview Consequence made it clear that he isn't going anywhere, but to the top. During this private listening session, Steph Lova of Power 105.1 interviewed Consequence to fill us in on his latest projects. During their chit chat, Consequence introduced a few songs from his new mix tape called " Movies On Demand" which is set to be released on March 15th, while his album " Cons TV" is set to drop between May Or June.

At the session, Consequence showed a lot of passion and excitement about his mix tape and album . I mean on the real, Consequence was so hyped about his project, he literally jumped up performing and spitting each rhyme as the songs were being played. Steph Lova was so thrilled to see his love for his music seeping through, that she interrupted his mini performance, and comically stated " Wow, I know you love your own shit and that's wassup". Now in my opinion, that was hot to see, because today many artist don't even show their excitement about what they are working on, let alone vibe and spit with their own music, so that example right there, should tell you all about what true passion for your music is.

As Steph Lova continued the interview, Consequence dropped the bomb by letting us all know that two of Hip Hop's biggest hitters Kanye West and Q-tip, which have never worked together decided to team up and produce his whole album " Cons TV". Now, when I heard that, all I could think about in my head was , wow this man is definitely coming out with some man power behind him and I know you guys are thinking that too!

Not only did Consequence fill us in about his background work with other artist such as, producing on Kanye's College Drop Out album, but he also spoke about all the influences that he had for each track on " Movies on Demand" and "Cons TV". As we all sat in the intimate session and listened to each track, everyone definitely had their head bopping, including myself. Now here is the kicker about this hot new album, Consequence is really collaborating with some heavy hitters: John Legend, Kid Cudi, Rick Ross, Music Soul child, Asher Roth, Maino and Diddy. So in the words of Consequence, " I am working with best of both worlds and ain't no MC better than me."



La Familia: R-E-S-P-E-C-T
By Shelli Tinae Price
La Familia Blogspot

If you want your relationship to be everlasting, then you need to recognize that love and respect go hand-n-hand. We can easily be in love with someone and have an affair at the same time but what stops us from making that pesky move? RESPECT. Respect for ourselves and hopefully we realize that we don't want to disrespect our mate at any cost. I feel if you can't control the urge to cheat - then just break up with your mate. Temptation is in all of us but humans have the ability to make choices. Now I'm not saying breaking up with someone you love is easy because there is no way to avoid the hurt and pain - but you could at least say that you were mature enough to recognize that the change taking place inside of you required a change in the current status of your relationship.

If we cheat on mates then we are disrespecting them for the sake of our own self indulges. When you love someone beyond your own selfish pleasures, then you can truly say you love them. When you keep it one hundred first and foremost and you don't lie to them - then you can say LOVE respectfully...and not egocentrically. The ego can keep us seeking self gratification and over look the need to be with one with all there is.

Love me respectfully, not egocentrically.




Tribute to Christopher "Notorious Big" Wallace
by The Fabian
twitter.com/thefabe


Today marks the anniversary of the death of Christopher "Notorious Big" Wallace,artist, father and inspiration to many. I remember like it was yesterday walking home from school with headphones, downtown brooklyn listening to his first album "Ready to Die". A favorite of mine was "Gimme the Loot" , a graphic depiction of two stick up kids catching unsuspecting victims or vics. Big ushered in his own style of rap, describing himself as black and ugly as ever, he embraced his size and blackness but still had a player's smooth demeanor with his mastery of words, painting pictures every time he touched a track. Prior to Big's arrival on the scene, i will have to say that west coast rap dominated for the most part but after him the focus shifted back to the east. Big was one of the few rappers who could give you a grimy tale,make you laugh and impress the ladies all on one album. His greatest strength was storytelling which literally could put you right there in the as clearly shown on tracks like Juicy,I got a story to tell and Somebody's got to die. Big only was able to release Ready to Die before his death but all his music has still been able to touch fans as if he were still here today.
Rip Christopher Wallace aka Notorious Big aka Frank White the Rap Phenomenon

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Think Group Media Newsletter Just Think Vol. 42

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Just Think Vol.42
Marketing Buzz
Artist on the Rise
Remember When?
La Familia
Upcoming Events


Just Think Vol.42:The Groupie Epidemic
By A. Evans
Twitter.com/AdotEvans

Disclaimer: As always, I write these articles to stimulate minds and to get the thought process in motion.... Please read the disclaimer twice on this article.

By now we have all seen video footage of Groupie Bowl, I mean Super Bowl Weekend in Miami, as well as Reggie Bush's jump-off giving her own personal tour of his crib as if she owns it. On a daily basis we see the most outlandish things on Media Takeout and Bossip regarding women and the ever growing trend of being a proud groupie, and attention whore. If you were in Miami during the festivities, or have ever attended an All Star or Super Bowl Weekend, then you already understand my reasoning for bringing this topic up. What I tend to hear if that women claim they go to Super Bowl and All Star Weekend to "find a Baller", imagine that.Imagine a group of young women putting money on the side planning a trip for the sole purpose of meeting a professional athlete, or entertainer. Why would one have a mentality as such, where does it come from, and where does it end? This week I wanna briefly discuss the groupie phenomenon, proud jump-offs, and those who crave attention.

Why Is It Cool?
When did it become so cool to be a groupie yet alone a proud one? Where does the groupie mindset begin, is it taught inherited or passed down? What would your mama think? Or is she with you trying to get her groove back? Are we not in the age or era of the Superwoman, the independent strong woman? Is it the spotlight that does something to us, and that include fellas, cuz let's face it there are dudes who are groupies too (smh). Why? Why do people actually plot on trying to hook an athlete or entertainer? Is it the money, perks, or attention? Do these groupies actually think the person they're after is going to take them seriously? Here's a little reminder ladies, "If you start out as a jump-off don't ever think that you will be wifey, no matter what you are being told, it's not gonna happen."(Please read again)

The craziest thing to me in jump-off, groupie culture is how women constantly put themselves out there dealing with or trying to get with a dude who is in a position of power and already has a main chick, but gets mad and wants to put him on blast on facebook, or nowadays on the side of a billboard in Times Square when things don't work out the way they had planned. However, on the flip side, I can honestly say that the fellas who entertain these women are to blame as well, they cater to the fantasy and make it seem cool to entertain these groupies and jump-offs, maybe it's an ego thing, maybe it comes with the territory. Or maybe its deeper than that.

Final Thoughts
As usual for the sake of remaining "P.C" I won't go too deep unless requested, however I will say this ladies try not to get too starry eyed in an attempt to fulfill some sort of fantasy, keep in mind just because someone tells you they play for the New York Giants, doesn't mean they actually do, they could be a red shirt freshman that goes to Morehouse. Fellas if you're gonna entertain these jump-offs let it be known up front what their role is don't sell em a dream and then end up on a billboard on i75 north. Don't put yourself in a position to catch a charge, or an STD. Let's have a little more respect for ourselves as well as each other. We're quick to call ourselves Kings and Queens lets act like it then, because all the princes, and princesses emulate everything we do... As Always Peace & Love

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Marketing Buzz: JaWAR
By Steve Canal
Twitter.com/SteveCanal
Twitter.com/ThinkGroupMedia

COACHING, CONSULTING & MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKING ON

JaWar, Motivational Speaker, Author and Business Consultant has given informative seminars in Atlanta, Washington D.C., Los Angeles, New Orleans, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Texas and many others.


He created the presentation to identify and share vital information in a step-by-step process necessary for success and ultimate longevity in business with aspiring entrepreneurs and those willing to demand more out of life. JaWar shows the attendee how to be a successful entrepreneur and arms them with the tools necessary to prosper in an extremely competitive business environment.


JaWar has assembled a workshop that merges extremely valuable information with his own personal style to deliver easily understood and empowering information. He challenges conventional views of how to succeed life and business by seriously exploring and promoting independence using his three step success system -THINK, PLAN, EXECUTE.


He inspires aspiring entrepreneurs to aim high, create windows of opportunity and persevere through challenging stages of a budding career. In addition, he encourages networking so that those who attend the presentation may build alliances to work together toward a more prosperous future.

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Real Talk: Tiger Woods and the death of side chicks
By Cedric Shine
http://twitter.com/NativeNotes


While I was walking to the train this morning I read a Daily News headline about our beloved Tiger Woods, it said "this better be good". I asked myself, 'what better be good?' , obviously they were referring to the statement Tiger is said to make today regarding his infidelities and sex addiction rehabilitation.

Who really cares? This was supposed to be a personal matter that was made public by our sensational media where a who's who of who's cheating is more important than the 2 wars we're in right now or our crummy economy.

I'll tell you who else is to blame, THE SIDE CHICK. It's Tiger's several side chicks who helped speed up his demise with the American public. Many a side chic spent Valentines Day alone this past Sunday and for the cheating man who left them in their solitude, you my friend are creating a ticking time bomb!

There are no morals in America anymore. It's all about who gets who the fastest. With the history of our country I wonder if we ever had morals but that's a topic for another day.

There used to be a sacred trust between a man and his mistress. Mistresses knew their role, they were number 2, never to be number 1. That's it, end of story. They were happy to spend the little time they could with the man because they understood that they were not his priority. These women held themselves accountable for their actions because it was by choice that they were someones mistress.

In today's sick world of cheating, the mistress has betrayed her lover, who is betraying his family. She's really become more of a Robin Hood for hoes. She steals from the rich, (women with a man) and gives to the poor. Meaning she takes the man, ruins his relationship with the wife and then he's available to have more of the poor, bitter single women who are glad to have anyone to warm their beds at night. Note: All single women are not the poor, be imaginative with this analogy.

The side trick has become the cape crusader, she finds herself in the spots where men who have significant others frequent. She plots on her prey. She warms his insecurities, she's an ear for his troubles in his failing relationship or marriage. In fact, I say that the mistress is the largest perpetrator of all. She betrays the man with whom she's built this superficial relationship and she betrays her women kind by manipulating their possible weakness as a mate.

Oh it's a dirty world out there and I for one believe that we have to fight these masked avengers. These women who spill the beans and ruin families creating a cycle of cheating men and bitter women.

I have the solution to cure men of the wicked side chick. One solution is for single men to act like there in relationships thus tricking the sneaky side chic into thinking she has a victim when truly she will be the victim. Yes I challenge single men to strike back for the sake of cheating men everywhere and bruise the sneaky side chic so much that she thinks it necessary to turn to women. We don't need those types of scavengers hiding themselves amongst the good women who have the potential to be a wife.

But the greatest solution of all is this. My brothers we have to stop cheating. Yes release yourself from the desires of your loins and chase the devil and his side chick apprentice away. There's a war going on outside no man is safe from and the side chick is winning. You can defeat her but first you must deny her. Death to the side chick!







Remember When?
By A. Evans
Twitter.com/AdotEvans




Reebok Pump & Reebok Classics (54/11's)
Before the Allen Iverson takeover, before retros were retros before chicks knew what Stuart Weitzman's and Manolo Blahnik's were there was a craze in New York, now I'm not sure if this craze spread like wildfire in a town or city near you, but I do remember in my native New York the fellas sported the Dee Brown Reebok Pumps and the chicks sported the Reebok Classics also known as the "54.11's". The Reebok Classics were called the 54.11's because that's how much they were after tax, they came in all types of colors red, purple, pink, black, yellow etc. Of course my sisters had every stinking color I'm talking green, blue, brown it was retarded. And it always seemed like ladies would get at least two new pair on Easter. The craziest thing about the Reebok Classics was the leather, the leather was soooo freaking soft that the front of the shoe would develop creases and wrinkles after like three weeks. Chicks use to put Vaseline on em to try and protect the leather lol comedy.

Now the Reebok Pumps were a new phenomenon because Dee Brown wore them in the Dunk Contest and won. Basically it was the Pierre Flyer effect "they will make you jump higher", now they were suppose to be specifically for basketball but you know how we do, we were wearing em to be fly. I remember seeing how many times could we pump up our sneakers before the pump would pop. I don't remember exactly how it went down but I'm sure somebody had to buy a second pair.






La Familia: My man, yes...but a husband you are not!
By Shelli Tinae
Twitter.com/EllaBleuEvents

I'm trying to get a clear understanding of what being "committed" means in these days and times. A piece of paper will undoubtedly legalize the union but, theoretically, you both were still monogamous prior to the ceremony. You use this time as a testing period to see if this person can hold your interest...for life. Guidelines and boundaries are established early on in the relationship, even if they are subtle exchanges of information.

Often we solely say, "Yes we are together," and just expect the other party to be on the same page; we expect them to act along the perimeters we deem feasible. So, I don't have this down to a science, but thank God for my blog family because now I want us to create a list: GIRLFRIEND/BOYFRIEND rules vs. HUSBAND/WIFE rules.

But first tell me if you think the GIRLFRIEND/BOYFRIEND titles are juvenile since we are no longer girls and boys.

Here I'll start:
I think I'd rather refer to my mate as my "man," because a boy, he is not! On the other hand I think, to hell with the technicalities and I just want to conform to the norm. Saying "boyfriend" will cut to the chase: "yes that's my dude, but we aren't married, and we aren't engaged."

GIRLFRIEND/BOYFRIEND COMMITMENT GUIDELINE # 1:
Agree to an exclusive relationship

HUSBAND/WIFE COMMITMENT GUIDELINE # 1:
A formal commitment to an exclusive relationship

PLEASE ADD TO THIS SO WE CAN GET A GOOD LIST COMPILED AND FIND OUT ONCE AND FOR ALL IF THERE IS A DIFFERENCE IN WHAT'S EXPECTED AT THE START (GIRLFRIEND/BOYFRIEND) AND THE END (HUSBAND/WIFE) OF A RELATIONSHIP.







Grub Report: Chow Baby
By Fabian
Twitter.com/TheFabe

The Real Chow Baby
1016 Howell Mill rd Ste A,Atlanta, Ga 30318
p:404-815-4900


Chow Baby: Atlanta's first do it yourself stir fry restaurant. This was my first time going here so it was all a new experience. The concept is pretty simple,you pick the ingredients,they cook it and hopefully whatever you chose went well together. Not to worry though you are allowed as many trips to the stir fry bar as you like until you are either full or found that perfect combination. The stir fry bar has choices of rice/noodles then you add vegetables/fruits to your bowl,then its sauces or spices then you choose whatever meat you would like to add, you also have the option of adding a colored stick to indicate wether you want your food prepared as a salad, soup or wrap.My first bowl was ok but nothing to brag about ,the second one however was the taste i was looking for : chicken, rice, broccoli, cheese, Thai seasoning and a few other vegetables hit the spot. Wether you're out on a date or just need to grab some lunch/ dinner i would suggest a stop at Chow Baby.





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