Schools Debate Cursive Handwriting Instruction Nationwide

My personal beliefs they should keep it in the curriculum..... How are the kids gonna sign there name when they become famous, or when they are signing those billion dollar business checks or when writting a letter from prison to ask they "motha" to put money on they books? lol --- But hey in all seriousness they should.


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Schools Debate Cursive Handwriting Instruction Nationwide

New music Philly Version

Meek Mills and Lou Williams

Beyonce Nephew is helping out Japan

Thought this was cute. Kid has character and is creative. Selling T shirt with his own design.

"Julez for Japan" is a watercolor designed t-shirt, inspired by the recent tragic earthquake and Tsunami in Japan. My 6 year old son, Daniel Julez. J. Smith, was highly affected by the devastating footage he witnessed of the catastrophe."- Solange Knowles

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HELP JAPAN

LOVE THIS MAN!!! - My new hero!

This man is a change maker. Love his vision for education and what he has done.

They All Look the Same

"You've heard the racial epithet: All you people look the same. It's detestable, but a new study shows that the racist observation happens to be true. To members of one race, members of another race are far more difficult to differentiate."

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They All Look the Same: How Racism Works Neurologically – TIME Healthland

Should Race Play a Role in Custody Decisions?

Found this article somewhat hurtful and shameful that we would discuss race in today's times for custody of children!!... what ever happened to whats is best for the child?


Snips from article below.

"Berry, who faced her own set of anonymous accusations, mostly implying that she's unstable, is already on the record as saying she regards her daughter to be black, just as Berry identifies as black, even though her mother is white. "I feel she's black," she tells Ebony magazine in the current issue. "I'm black and I'm her mother, and I believe in the one-drop theory."

"The one-drop theory — a Jim Crow–era classification that labeled anyone with one drop of African American blood in their family history as black — is a thesis that few regard as the noblest piece of thinking in the history of race relations in America."

"Sometimes multiracial people don't know how they fit in, so they have trouble within themselves," says Davis. "We think parental support is important to developing healthy racial identity. So, really, the courts are looking at the parent who is going to foster racial health. That's where [race] is going to come up."

Read more: http://healthland.time.com/2011/02/15/should-race-play-a-role-in-custody-decisions/#ixzz1Hw7aoUmT

Should Race Play a Role in Custody Decisions? – TIME Healthland

Love Isn’t Color-Blind: White Online Daters Spurn Blacks

Found this interesting article about online dating and skin color...
here are a few tid bits from the article.


"80% chose not to contact others from outside their race. And only 5% of white subscribers responded to inquiries from someone from another race."

"Young, black men, on the other hand, were most likely to throw themselves wide-open into the romantic fray and were willing to date all races"

"For the average white person, he says, there is no advantage to becoming involved with a black person, and there are disadvantages. “You will have trouble with family, with friends, and every time you go to a restaurant people will be looking at you. So you think, Why bother?” says Mendelsohn."

Read more: http://healthland.time.com/2011/02/22/love-isnt-color-blind-white-online-daters-spurn-blacks/#ixzz1Hw5B1Wtp

Love Isn’t Color-Blind: White Online Daters Spurn Blacks – TIME Healthland


What yall think?

The REAL black barbie.. Not the rapper Nicki or Kim

I am so happy that barbie got this right. I want one!!. I wish these were made when I was 7 or 8, But great for my Goddaughters :)

Abercrombie and Fitch Markets Push Up Bikini Top for Tweens

WTF.. Padded pushup bikinis for an 9 year old???... At 9 you shouldn't be trying "push up" anything and if you do have a little something, she should not be flaunting it.

NO REASON WHY A CHILD SHOULD BE USING A PUSH UP ANYTHING!!!!!

The sad thing is some parent who is lost and lets there kid do anything they want... is gonna end up buying this for their little girl.


YouTube - Abercrombie and Fitch Markets Push Up Bikini Top for Tweens


So question... What age would you say a push up bra/ bikini top IS appropriate for a child/teen?

Also, if we are making a big deal out of this why not little boys who wear thoes tinny little boy whitey tighty bikini bottoms (look below)? they are just as revealing as the girls bikinis. Is this a double standard?

Google Chrome 10 vs. Firefox 4 vs. Internet Explorer 9: See Which Is Fastest

I found this interesting bc I thought they were all the same. I just recently started using Firefox within the last year. I gotta say I like it better then Internet explorer but, I have Google on my homescreen for my search engine.

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Google Chrome 10 vs. Firefox 4 vs. Internet Explorer 9: See Which Is Fastest

psssstt....Firefox wins!

What do you use? will you be switching?

Abortion Right Activist

Not sure I like this, but yet again, they get the point across.

College hookups just got easier

Not sure if I like this....

The Asian Jersey Shore?!!!... Oh my!

bet you didn't see this coming :)

P.S. NSFW

Babies & Mamas: Should Childless Women Under 25 Date Men With Kids? | Bitchie Life

Would you date a guy with kids???


Babies & Mamas: Should Childless Women Under 25 Date Men With Kids? | Bitchie Life



Me personally, yes I could and have dated a guy with kids, but he would have to have the drama thing under control... He would also have to be a strong presence in his kids life (I hate deadbeat dads).


I do however agree with this quote from the article " Life under 25 shouldn’t consist of carriages and cradles. It should consist of college and cocktails."


But with that being said I have two godkids and Im older then they mommas and Im 25.... but hey so is life lol. I know I dont want kids for another few years, but they life not mine. Love the kiddies tho.


So what do yall think?...Under 25 women date men with kids?

Birdman YMCM Daughter Bria turns 13

This ish just dosnt surprise me honestly. Anyway, I hope the kiddies had fun.

BRIA's 13 DIAMONDS AND DESSERT B DAY BASH from DERICK G on Vimeo.

Michelle Obama's Commencement Address Schedule

Nice she will be at Spelman.

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Michelle Obama's Commencement Address Schedule: First Lady To Speak At Northern Iowa, West Point, Spelman

Jill Scott

Love Jilly from Philly... Hometown girl coming back showing love!

EVE and Quest of the Roots is also in the building.

Chris Brown

New video

I actually really like this video... shows a care free and happy Chris.

Chris Brown - Music - More Music Videos

Stonehill College Student, Accused Of Raping

WTF!!!! I just dont understand how a grown man or women can get arroused by a child. A child is not sexy in no way or type!!!!


I just dont get this... smh. That child will NEVER be the same. NEVER!


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Kevin Treseler, Stonehill College Student, Accused Of Raping Tutee

Anthony Robles, Born With One Leg, Becomes National Wrestling Champ

You can seriously be whatever you put your mind to...

LOVE LIVE LIFE

Strong young man deserves a lot of respect.


Anthony Robles, Born With One Leg, Becomes National Wrestling Champ

Worlds youngest gradmother

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23-Year-Old Grandmother: World’s Youngest Grandmother at 23 | Long Island Press

Like father Like son

REV RUN and Son Diggy

I actually dig Diggy, he isnt bad.cool to see Rev and son talk back and forth with ideas.

PLEASE READ: THE FAB FIVE and my personal views

I KNOW THIS POST IS LONG, BUT THIS IS VERY PERSONAL FOR ME AND FELT THE NEED TO SHARE!!!

The Fab Five documentary I will honestly say this was the BEST documentary I have ever seen. It spoke to me on SO many levels. As you may or may not know I played basketball throughout my entire childhood, and this FAB FIVE video that showed on ESPN in its entirety in two hours was amazing for me!.


If you have no clue what I'm talking about watch this..



Now the ESPN documentary aired a few days ago and in it Jalen Rose called Grant Hill Uncle Tom because he went to DUKE (Michigan's rival). Jalen also stated the DUKE only takes certain kinds of players. . Jalen was referring to the fact that Hill has two parents with degrees and are middle class (much like myself) . Grant Hill however spoke out and said basically this isn't true and that his family and forefathers had worked hard to get to the point in which they were in life (again much like my family) and are not ashamed nor Uncle Toms because he chose a certain school.

This video is Jalen Rose defending why he used such words to describe Mr. Hill.




My take on the FAB FIVE and Grant Hill situation:

These fab five guys remind me so much of my AAU days and basketball leagues in Philly. The comradely and the support that they had for one another was so much like my AAU team. We would goof off at each other so much. We were usually the all black team with the baggy shorts, fresh Jordans or fresh nikes, and the "I'm here to win by any means necessary" attitude that definitely scared other teams. We trash talked and booed the other teams in there face. While we were called all sorts of names and not given calls by referees as u can imagine, but we actually won many championships, we were some of the best players in the city.

Me however, I believe I was a special type of player... I played high school ball in "the burbs" although my team was mostly black, most of them came from the city (but we were not as harsh) but we still ran a pretty mean attitude with much flair and style and swag... but during the summer in summer leagues I ran with the city teams. The teams were made up of the BEST in the city. I was never the best, but I always balled hard.

The culture was just so different. In the city, I loved it! It was such a harder and physical style of play. You had to play not only to beat the other team but to "showout" in other words get the crowd hype and into the game and cheering for your team to win. That came with flair and style. During games, after games, and before games (we also would take personal cars and pile up to go to a game or jump on the sub or bus)... we used to go to the corner store and buy 25 cent bags of candy, sugar waters, chips, wings... all the stuff an athlete isn't supposed to eat but we loved it and didn't think about it.

In the burbs, the bus would take us, and we would all meet together, have matching warm ups, matching sneaks..and the coach would pay for our meals at a sit down restaurant before or after the game depending upon time of the game. We were always a group. We did really good. My freshman year we won state champions and ranked number 3 in the country, I didn't play much but I got a medal lol. The following year we were semi finalist for states still pretty good. All my time playing I played varsity, with my freshman year playing some JV in the beginning of the season skipping the freshman team. We had fun as well, I was such a small kid my freshman year I was like everyone little sister. Most of the older girls were in my older sisters grades and viewed me as such because of her.

It was so funny, I remember one of my teammates from my high school team called me "Lil Iverson" (that's when Allen Iverson was big and my nick name later became lil Ash) because I crossed over and finger rolled my opponent basically embarrassing her and leaving her to eat my dust and pick her self up off the ground. It was funny because it was nothing to me and I do that all the time in the city, drive hard as best you can and get a bucket, but it's the attitude that made the difference, staring back and stating " come get some!" that I believe was from the city ball.


Ill wrap it up... but my point is city and suburban basketball are two different things. I believe the fab five was a little more street then most teams. I also get what Grant Hill is speaking of because my parents were well off and had made it so my education and high school was one that was good. I had privileges that my teammates from the city did not. My parents came to my games and supported me... among other things.


But I also get what Jalen Rose speaks about as far as the jealousy. Do I think they took it out on me? mmmm maybe but, I never went around bragging nor boasting, but they all new I was from a good family and went to a good high school. I believe I gained their respect in the long run because I fit in and I treated them with respect. I did the things they did and liked the things they liked, music, fashion, basketball, ect. I wasn't much different then them other then the fact that I played in a good academic school, and had both parents at home, my parents were not rich by any means but we made it and they were always showing support.


Here is another take on the whole situation....Check out the white guy's face....funny!

U.S. Should Raise Teacher Status

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McGraw-Hill Research: U.S. Should Raise Teacher Status


As an educator, I thought this needed to be shared. I agree Educators in America are not looked at the same in other countries. In other countries, who happen to be doing better then the US, teachers are treated and respected like Doctors in this country.


Shame. Until teachers are paid and respected, students will not respect the learning process in school and will continue to behave poorly towards teachers and will will not value the education they are receiving.

I think when we should start holding parents responsible for how there child acts, learn and behaves in school. I'm not sure what it may take but we have to uphold the respect and the status of teachers in the US. They are professional and need to be treated as such.

Brandy: MTV When I was 17

I remember when lol... This makes me feel so old. anyway watch and enjoy!

Brandy: MTV When I was 17



BrandyWhen17 by mariobarrettus

WHO The daddy?!!

Cant hate the man looks damn good in a suit!!...ummm yea back to the situation at hand :)



Mr. D. Wade now has full custody of his two sons. Age 3 and 8. Zaire and Zion (cute names).

Im not sure the history and background of the divorce with Mr. Wade and his ex wife but I believe that If 50/50 custody cant be accomplished then for young children with a healthy mentally and physical mother should have main custody of young children.

I also know Mr. Wade is super busy with his NBA job. I wonder how this will affect his job, being a full time dad and all. (he got nannies tho Im sure but idk)

But, I do believe that teenage children and tween age children, esp males should be with their fathers. A fathers role is so important in a child male or female.


What yall think???

Hot Shit

I saw this an immediately had to share....

Eat Healthy

Vegan lifestyle isn't that bad. Its defiantly a healthy way of living.

Thought Id share.... Eating smart and healthy.

Try it you just might like it.

Whats going on?!

Hey folks, I found this news clip in my former state of residence, good old Ohio.... The town is actually very close to Columbus where I used to live and go to school.

So what happen... The teacher was teaching about slavery and how slaves were bid upon like cattle. The teacher decided that the students would act this out. Unfortunately, a male black student was one of a few ( sounds like from story) slaves that was bid upon.

Take a look



Now just my thoughts... I can understand both sides of the spectrum. The mother of the black child is mad and upset and thinks its racist which she may have a point if he was the only black child "up for auction". The teacher on the other hand I believe was conducting a lesson that she might have thought was a good idea, especially for students who are kinetic learners ( learn by movement).

Knowing the area a bit, yes it is a majority white community, not all but, yes majority. I believe the teacher should have defiantly done her homework and thought of a different way of explaining her lesson when having a subject like slavery in a predominantly white community as to not offend anyone. Now do I think the teacher is racist?... No. Do I think she needs to apologize? yes. Could she have figured out another way to do this lesson and still get her point across without offending? Most certainly.

SO..... Whatcha think????

New Music

Melanie Fionna

Gone and never coming back

She can SANG!!!... Love her. She reminds me so much of my sister, physically (my sister CANNOT sing at all) .

Girl Code! 10 Friendship Commandments Every Girl Should Know

Thought these were cute (and very true).... Here are a few... click the link for all 10.


1. Thou shall not let your bestie walk out of the house looking like a mess

2. Thou shall always take your bestie’s side when she is in an argument with her mate (even if you know she’s dead wrong)

3. Thou shall not fail to inform your friend that her “track” is showing

Click link for all 10

Girl Code! 10 Friendship Commandments Every Girl Should Know | Madame Noire | Black Women's Lifestyle Guide | Black Hair | Black Love

Black Women in Barack Obama's Cabinet

I suggest you all take a look at these ladies. So proud when I read this...... Oprah and Michelle are not the only black women in Obama's ear.

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Black Women in Barack Obama's Cabinet | The Atlanta Post | African-American News, Business News & Black Politics

Credit Atlanta Post

SOUTH AFRICA: STOP 'CORRECTIVE RAPE'

This is deep... had to post ASAP... Please read.

Corrective rape’, the vicious practice of raping lesbians to ‘cure’ their sexuality, is a crisis in South Africa.

Avaaz - SOUTH AFRICA: STOP 'CORRECTIVE RAPE'

Hawii... history in food

Hello All I found this really unique explanation of history through food.

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THIS IS NOT NORMAL

Someone tweeted this to me.... This school is located in New Jersey and had just witnessed a shooting of one of its students. The principal responds by saying THIS IS NOT NORMAL...A wake up call for the students.

Check it out

New Video from Bruno Mars

I think I wanna fedora. He just makes it looks so cute!...lol

Mr. Bruno Mars has a kinda/sorta new album out (I think it came out in Dec 2010) I picked it up a few weeks back. I was kinna impressed. The dude has talent writing, producing and singing. He also wrote and produced 'Billionaire' with Travis and 'Nothing on you' with B.O.B. I believe this new video is his fourth single from his debut album.

Check it out folks... There is more to life then Rap and R&B black people- He said he sings 'Doo Wop'


His singles which you prob heard on the radio include

1) Grenade
2) Just the way you are
3) liquor store blues
4) new* lazy song



These are prob my favorite songs on the album and they def give you a different texture and mood with each sound bite. When an artist puts out this many different types of single releases on his first album.... you deff wanna take some notes!

His band Live at NBA ALL STAR

OH MY GOD THIS IS GREAT!!!!! LOL

P.S. As my sister said to me while we were listening... " Hey, isn't he the guy who plead guilty for doing coke a few days ago." I replied "yea we all make mistakes, but he always looks like he is having fun lol"

Marsha is STILL doing her thing...

MARSHA HAS DONE IT AGAIN!!!

My girl Marsha from the group Floetry has a new Album out called Late Night Early Mornings... I picked it up and LOVE it. I have always loved the group Floetry, I've seen them live a few times, I also have their Cd's. I follow Marsha on twitter and she loves her fans and so I give much respect to her for staying connected. Marsha also wrote/ produced a lot of your favorite songs and u just didnt know it... most notable was Butterflies by Micheal Jackson was written by her.

....on the real you CAN'T deny her talent... Lyrics and voice are always on point!



Anyway long story short... Read the article below, support Marsha, support talent.

Voice Online :: Still floetic


P.S. Marsha lives in my hometown Philly aka illadel representer!!!


One for the history books... Say yes. I will prob make one of my future kids to this...lol

The worlds biggest family

Ziona Chana also has 94 children, 14-daughters-in-law and 33 grandchildren.

They live in a 100-room, four storey house set amidst the hills of Baktwang village in the Indian state of Mizoram, where the wives sleep in giant communal dormitories.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1358654/The-worlds-biggest-family-Ziona-Chan-39-wives-94-children-33-grandchildren.html#ixzz1FVhj99Ap

The full monty: The Ziona family in its entirety with all 181 members

TV

Awww man....


Member that guy in the movie GOOD HAIR with Cris Rock???? He bought all the weaves and lived in Cali and had better looking hair then most women???... welp he's got a show now...

Black women and hair...let the trailer speak for itself.

Beverly Hills Fabulous |Elgin Charles |Full Episodes |Shows

Will you watch???

Where your money is really going...

This just in... corruption in the education system... whats new?!

Allen Sessoms is the President of the University of the District of Columbia is under investigation... SMH when will people learn what is done in the dark will come out in the light.

Where are the honest people???

FOX 5 Investigates: UDC President Dr. Allen Sessoms' Taking Luxury Trips: MyFoxDC.com

Fox 5 credit

Love and Hip Hop

Well well well... what have we got here...

A more drama filled TV show on VH1....

Check it out

Love & Hip Hop |Olivia Longott |Somaya Reece |Mashonda Tifrere

Wow! I dont know where to begin with my comments... Did u see the clip of Jim Jones' baby mother proposing?... Did u see Moshanda AKA swizz beat ex wife that he dropped for A KEYS?... Did u see fab's baby momma?....WHOA!

Will you be watching???

On the look out...

Hey folks...

I have always liked Adele and I know she is in the studio working with Mr. John Legend. But before you go judging take a listen to her voice. You will soon see why I dig her. I respect good voices with good lyrics.

From her first album



From her current album

classic music

Anitia Baker

Classic and speaks for itself

Anita Baker - Apologize by msakstevenson34

Life of a DJ

Hey I thought this was kinna cool... Always wondered what prep work DJ's did... found this to be really cool. Starting to think of a non traditional job is more common then what I previously know.

Any way found this on Global 14 JD site Check it

New Music

The Clipse featuring Travis Barker

Im not a big fan of Clipse, although this song is okay, I am a fan of Travis' tho...

The video is tight.

P.S. little known fact: I played the drums in middle school.

Travis Barker Ft. The Clipse - Come and Get It from DanTheMan on Vimeo.