Life with Mr. Darius Sinclair™

Sasha Thumper

2011-08-21T02:16:00.003-05:00

I’ve been listening to a lot of music lately. Sadly, I don’t have any brand new to share. But the recent Watch The Throne (2011), provided by the dynamic duo Jay-Z and Kanye West, has been on repeat for the last two weeks. My Saturday night driving throughout the city bumping the CD brought ruminations of another tag team of more epic proportions: Outkast.

The opening lines of WTT’s “Welcome To The Jungle” brought this reflection. Kayne yelps, “I asked her where she wanna be when she 25/ she turned around and looked at me, and she said alive.” Every time I hear that, I ponder a similar line provided by Outkast’s Gemini, Andre 3000. Just listen to “Da Art Of Storytellin’ Part 1” from Aquemini (1998), and you’ll get what I’m describing.

Comical as that video may be, those lyrics illustrated a tale too raw for MTV. As a whole, the two, along with Slick Rick, describe detailed interactions with the fairer sex. The first verse by Big Boi depicts a raunchy encounter with Suzie Screw, which leads to sexual favors in the parking lot. Rick the Rules details arguments and potential domestic violence in the 3^rd verse.

The second verse is the most memorable. Andre goes over his memories of childhood friend/crush Sasha Thumper. He explains that he grew up and got busy, and lost contact with her. Andre comes home, and her mother explains she got into a bad relationship, and describes her ultimate fate of ODing while 7 months pregnant. Deep topic, but real, nonetheless. Chances are Sasha didn’t get to see 25.

I see Kanye’s quote as paying homage to a great Hip-Hop track. It was just a few lines of rhyming words over an exceptional beat, but it could mean so much more if you read between the times: treat each day as a blessing and hold those dear to you closely. You don’t have to be religious to believe that you can be blessed.

Write

2011-03-09T13:12:00.003-06:00

Sometimes I surprise myself. Mostly, I despise myself. I sit at home, staring at the wall. Or I'll mindlessly indulge in the gaming distractions caused by my PS3 and/or wired into social abomination that is the Internet. No Facebook.

It has been two months and nine days since I've partaken consistently in the numbing Facebook phenom.

Truthfully, I've rather enjoy it. It gives me the ease that no one is worried about me, hence no message or messages on my wall. Also, I don't have to gawk my timeline for new status updates or posted pics.

*Time saved*

Now my mind is in a limbo stage. Where do I go from here? I try to add more chapters to one of my books. No dice.

I can't seem to stay focused on the topics.

Could use some help...

Say It Loud, I'm Broke And I'm Proud

2010-03-13T16:19:00.000-06:00

Not really. Just another catchy title y'all say I'm good for.

A lot has changed since I wrote here. I did lose my job the last time around, and I actually lost one again just in January.

No biggie.

I collected my tax return to hold me over. So I planned to go back to school to better my education and collect unemployment. I qualified for FAFSA, I qualified for food stamps since I have DS Jr, and they wanted me to sign up for some WIA progrom.

If only it were that easy.

First off, my tax return was easy to do thanks to my friend Wit-E providing me with Turbo Tax like every year. However, my punk ass formor job waited until the very last legal day to send me my W2s. SMH.

Then, when I came time to sign up for food stamps, they need all my check stubs for the last 6 months. It took two weeks. Finally got the info in though, and now I'm eating filet mignon.

Hey, I've paid taxes since I was 13.

Unemployement. That was easy, just call the DOL, and tell them you lost your job. Easy.
Except it has been 8 weeks since I lost my job (January 25th), and my claim is still pending.

I start classes Monday, and the college still hasn't processed my FinAid which I applied for back in November. I understand in January things changed, but this is redicilous. So now I have go about 2 weeks without my books. Great!

Let's see what this next week brings me. More waiting for stuff to get done or finally some results.

DS Out

-- Post From My iPhone

I'm Having Nightmares

2009-09-26T10:06:00.005-05:00

Well, not me. DS Jr. is. FOr him they're called "night terrors".

Did you know we start having dreams in the womb? But one never understands the dream until one understands pain or fear, usually around the second birthday.

So what do you know, DS Jr. is 29 months, and this is his first night terror in a while. When his mother moved back in, he had them every night for about 2 weeks. We mixed it up with laying him back down and patting his back, or letting him lay in our bed. I always considered the latter very lazy because she and I wouldn't get up to tend to the actual problem.

The last few times, I took a different approach. I'd lay in his bed with him or on his floor next to his bed. But last night, I tried something new along those lines that I'd like to share.

Now Jr. has recently grown accustomed to sleeping with 1 or 2 teddy bears. Sometimes 3. Blame his mother for that. So I used those on the fly. While standing in the middle of his room, here's the scenario:

Me: *concerned voice* Son, what's the matter?

JR: *sniffling* I had a deem(sic)!

Me: Get back to bed, Junior.

JR: I don't wanna go night-night.

(He gives me a blank stare because he knows better not to talk back to me.)

Now at about this point my girlfriend is in the next room over yelling down the hall to us, "Darius, just bring him in here." Now, I know she never gets up in the middle of the night, but just lets him hop in our bed. But I feel he's got to learn independence and courage. So not a good idea.

I close Jr.'s door, and lay him back in his bed, and he starts to cry. I put my index finger to my lips, signaling him to stop crying, and I ask him, "Did you have a bad dream?"

"Yes."

"What happened in you in your dream?"

He mumbled something about his knee, and "I scared."

"Well, don't be scared." I grabbed teddy bear #1. "See son, Mr. Bear, he's here to protect you."

"Protect me?"

"Yes. Now you squeeze him really tight." Jr. squeezes the bear, and I grab his other two bears. "And these two bears, see, they protect you. They keep look out and keep monsters away."

Jr. nodded his head, and squeezes his bear. I kiss his forehead, and leave the room.

And that's it...

He slept through the rest of the night and morning perfectly.

Now what did I learn from this? You have to give the child a sense of security and assurance. He knows where my room is, but he'll have to rely on his surrounds and know nothing is going to hurt him. The bears help that. That imagery of protection. This will build up his independence.

*Note: Another thing I must add is that Jr. went to sleep at about 11 pm, which is way late than usual for him (Normally 8:30-9 pm). Plus, he was eating snacks before bed. Studies show, that food intake before bedtime cause dreams, and fuel night terrors. Generally because food creates carbohydrates, which fuel the brain causing more activity in there while you sleep, thus leading to dreams and nightmares/night terrors... Just a little nerd-ism.
Reference: http://www.drgreene.com/21_1148.html

Clipse & Bilal - Nightmares

DS™

Little Kid Parallel Parking

2009-09-09T00:01:00.001-05:00

DS Jr can do this. $10

"Knock You Down"

2009-07-18T16:12:00.001-05:00

Michael Jackson "Man in the Mirror"

2009-06-26T18:44:00.001-05:00

R.I.P. to the king.

Today

2009-06-11T18:55:00.004-05:00

Today has started very strange. I'm not sure if that's a good thing or bad thing. It could perhaps be the cold and wet weather, uncommon for mid-June in Omaha. A sign of the end days? Or just God giving this dry Midwest it's moisture a little late. I recently saw the Law & Order episode where a company was preparing people to alert their loved ones that they have been "left behind", but they can still be saved. Hmmm.

It could perhaps be that the Orlando Magic failed to defeat the L.A. Lakers, even though L.A. gave them several chances. Sandra Rose (aka Cruella Deville) blames Rihanna for Howard's poor free throw performance. Using her "voodoo" powers, if you will. Riiiight.

It could perhaps be the dream I had early this morning: it involved me and Lindsey Lohan in a basement. Not sure about that one. All I know is that we were both still in our teens, half dressed and she had no freckles (yeah right). Oddly enough, I don't like Lindsey, at least sexually. She's an okay actress, and a below average singer. So I don't dig her talents... Ok, I DID kind of like the Marilyn Monroe pics she did. Art? OK, those were nice.

It could perhaps be the fact that I've been unemployed for the last 30+ days, but I'm only getting credited for the last 5, and then I still might not get a check until sometime in July from those Unemployment Check People. Due to my unemployment, my car might get repossessed ("That's not gone happen." (c) Halle Berry in Losing Isaiah.) among other things.

But even though all these strange things haunt, bother, or tease my mind, I know, I just know everything will be okay. My son's hugs and laughter, and semi-goofiness brighten up my day. Of course, I'll be employed in a few days, as my first day is Monday (yahh me). I just turned duce four (24), and nothing special has happened. She Hate Me said that's when I can get into the exclusive clubs... We'll see.

Oh well.

I'm off to DJ tonight. Follow me in Twitterville (look on the right) and see what happens.

Sincerely,

Darius Sinclair™

Take A Bow

2009-05-08T16:50:00.004-05:00

http://smokingsection.uproxx.com/TSS/2009/05/rihanna-naked-pics

Kind of sad these ladies are begging for this attension. I just hope it doesn't get outta hand.

I Hate My Job

2009-05-07T23:00:00.000-05:00

That's right. I hate my damn job. Only 1 week left as this tired ass company. Lol. And it's sad too, because they were ranked #2 in the state as the best place to work. Meh. Maybe if you work in another department. The pay was correct, and so were the hours. Then things started to change.

First, they changed the way our calls are "monitored", then changed out location (basically my drive when from 15 minutes to 35 minutes, which is a lot in my city), then our bonuses changed, my hours were switched, etc. So, yeah, not gonna miss this job too much.

I'm gonna update my resume tomorrow. Got some connections with a few folks so time to start making them calls and sending emails. Hopefully Mrs. Sinclair will wanna "make me feel better." Haha.

Cam's video speaks to me though. A lot of folks dissed it, basically because there are no "gangster-isms". I liked it for its honesty. Real song right here, though. I don't have any felonies, so I can't really relate to the male perspective, but real talk anyways. Glad Cam is back on a good track.

No Swag Allowed

2009-05-04T23:37:00.005-05:00

Shehateme and I must be identical twins or some shit. He describes me to the fullest in his latest post.

Swag is just bragging. Charisma is personality. Swag is usually someone with low self-esteem and a big mouth, so they compliment themselves and parade around with arrogance to make them feel better, and the opposite sex confuses this with personality.

Charisma IS personality; character, if you will. You can't put on some jeans and get that. The amount of money in your pocket doesn't effect this either. You gotta be born with it or go through some life experiences that build up that personality which leads to more charisma. Listen to track one on Jigga's American Gangster.

B.I.G. struggled, hustled, was always put last. These challenges inspired him apparently to so better, as he became more coherent with his abilities. Me, is can compare with going through certain struggles and over-coming thus leading me to understand things more and building character.

As Shehateme explained, Biggie didn't need swagger. Growing up and living your life can do better for you than just hitting a lick and coming up on some slacks and kicks. So do me a favor people. Stop the swagger nonsense, and lets bet back to being original.

DS (TM)

Verizon Math Fail

2009-04-14T23:12:00.002-05:00

It's amazing how simple this is to me.

Sit Back, Relax

2009-01-22T15:45:00.007-06:00

A week later, sooooo much more has happened… Good and bad.

One thing was I got the plates for my new whip. $430. What kinda world are we in people?! $3800 vehicles. $400 plates. Crazy.

Obama is officially president of the United States. You gotta love it. My job actually let us watch it on the big screens. So that was lovely. Everyone was getting peppery. So that was interesting as well as touching. But in the same boat, it is very amazing to see how some folks don’t care. I mean, I can’t get mad. But it does surprise me.

Folks say, “I don’t like politics.” But come on people; this is bigger than politics. This is about society. About the future of the relationship between races and cultures in our country. It’s a step forward. To a better tomorrow. Lets be optimistic… and remember: Once you go Black, you don’t go back. Lol

Got a raise. Gotta love more money.

I am also on a weight gaining diet. High protein and carbohydrate diet. I actually love it. It’s very easy. I guess most people aren’t trying to bulk up like me.

More juicy ish to come. For now, relax like D. Ross on the hood of that Rolls.

Need a house? Got $5000?
http://www.inhabitat.com/2009/01/22/5000-dollar-recycled-paper-house-by/
LOl.

D. Sinclair

For The Love Of It

2009-01-11T23:11:00.001-06:00

Good evening. Or good morning, if you're in Japan.

This weekend (Thursday through Sunday) was very interesting. I am starting to learn ish about myself: I can get anything I want if I just put my mind to it. And it seems like the things I want/ the stuff on my mind is VAGINA. That may seem far-fetched to some, or obvious to others, but it is true.

I am a 23 year old male, so, of course, my appetite is that of a man fresh out of the pen, with the stamini of a porn star. I can't get enough... But there IS a dilemma: I am very picky. Meaning, i don't just have sex with any female that offers, allows, or throws it at me.

There have been times when the girl was in my bed half dressed, but I'd send her ass home un-tounched. Why? Because she had stank breath, probably. It doesn't matter. Sometimes I just like to hear the lady say, "Sure, you can beat." But then, I just be her friend. I think I just like talking about sex, but I don't actually want to do it with that girl...

D.S. Jr's mom was the only woman I'd been with since her and I first did it. The best I ever had, and never will want any other. But being the male I am, there are lots of temptations out there, and now that I am single, I can explore this arena of women. Of course, being single the offers seems to fade away as compared to when you were in a relationship, but thats just the way of the world.

In my journey to test other puntang (lol) i still can't get enough of her's. I won't go into detail unless yall ask me to, but I'm sitting here shaking my head on how good it was. When you go a while, like a week or two, without sex, it really plays a toll on your body. And last night, after seeing The Unborn (D+) and Gran Torino (A) @ the new DLP movie theatre, we did it on her floor for about...oh, say an hour and 15. Lol @ on the floor. And A Long Kiss Goodnight was showing on the tv. Very interesting night.

There is more to tell, but we're expecting snow in the morn, so I must be gone.

DS

P Problems

2009-01-06T21:44:00.001-06:00

"It's that time of the muuuuuuunth."

If Bone Thugs was making a song about heartache with the same melody as "First Of The Month", then that is how it would sound.

Spending time with the chick. Nice evening starting up. She cooked dinner. I feed DS Jr. All is cool. We're watching "Leatherheads" (LOL. Don't ask why.), when all of a sudden she wants to start 'cleaning' my ears.

"There's a blackhead in there."

I mean, who wants to be sort of enjoying the bad acting of Clooney and Zelwegger and get their ears cleaned. Not to mention it's extremely annoying (her in my ears, not the movie. Haha.). So as i told her to stop over and over, to the point I had to raise my voice, SHE gets mad.

I always tell her to put herself in my shoes. What if I was picking in her ears, our pinching a part of your body? She said, "Well, excuse me for caring for your hygiene. Why don't you find someone who doesn't."...
What kind of lame ass comment is that? "If I'm annoying you, i can leave." I tell her she's not annoying me, but to leave my ears alone.

So she leaves... Yeah, she left. She was supposed to be spending the night, but she left. And i didn't stop her... She got home, sent me a crazy email saying she's done and we really shouldn't try to "fix" us. So reply, "Good night. I am really not going to argue about something so very, very, very retarded."... No reply after that.

I'm sure she thought about it, yawned, and fell asleep.

I like to think that she's PMSing whenever we get into these dumb ass arguements... But today, i believe she actually was... So I really don't feel too bad.

Goodnight.
Darius Out

Pass The Butter

2009-01-04T19:32:00.003-06:00

Cheddar biscuits. Who doesn't love them? I promise I ate about 5 or 6 of them today. I had lunch at Red Lobster with my son and his mom. Had a lobster tail... I have never had one. I think they have changed my life. It was so good. And Red Lobster currently has the promotion of the wood-grilled seafood; the lobster tail was amazing! But I DO remember that you do not what to indulge in the sweet, buttery essence of them too often. Like fried cockroaches (Mexican), chit'lins (African American), monkey brains (Middle Eastern), Rocky Mountain oysters (American), live squid (Asian), etc., lobsters are a delicacy. Also, lobsters are natural laxatives. LOL.

Excuse me, while I go to the restroom.

DS.

Reading... Is Fundamental

2009-01-03T20:37:00.004-06:00

Good evening...

I think I'm liking this posting every day. I got the Nokia E71, and it's totally awesome/cool/banging. And it's making it easy. (google E71)

So i sit here with Darius Jr., watching America's Most Wanted. Crazy show. He's not watching, of course. He's just running around mettling. I grab him every 10-15 minutes or so, and we practice his ABC's and touching his eyes, nose, mouth, and ears, and stating the body part.

I bring up JR and his learning because around this holiday season, gifts are often compared and talked about. Children's gift are often debated, on suggestions, age classification, nessecity, etc. One gift I got him was the Elmo thingy. I saw reviews online that kids get tired of it quicky... Very true. He recieved man more gifts, of course, but let us get to the main reason I write you people.

Now, my nephew got a gift from his grandma. A very petcular baby-enhancing program. It teaches babies how to read. It's called 'Your Baby Can Read'. Hmmm. Really? It claims you can have your 9 month old point at objects and say what they are, and reading actual words by 18 months, and reading books at 4 years.

What the f**k is this? LOL. I thought reading was learned off of interpritation and sounding out letters to make the word. So, you'd have to learn your ABC's first. NOT remembering how the letters look, and trying to memorize how the letters and words look, then comparing them to the objects they decribe. Not cool... In my opinion, i suppose.

This is another pitiful get-smart, get-rich, get-fit scheme Americans fall for too often. I wouldn't get this for my son, and drop $200, when the baby Einstin DVDs are doing just fine. I think this is a cop out for some lazy parents out there who are too busy to sit down with their children and actually teach them things one-on-one.

So there.

Check it out for yourself: http://www.yourbabycanread.com

D.S.

2 Down... 363 Left To Go.

2009-01-02T23:47:00.002-06:00

Well, 2009 is really starting just great.

Today is January 2nd, only the second day in this highly anticipated year... And also the birthday of my son's mother aka my ex, whom i still have sex with and Love very deeply.

We broke up back in October. Over tons and tons of reasons, but mostly because 1) She didnt like me having female friends, and 2) she wasn't working. Now if the genders in this situation were switched, this would be an all too common situation: the lady is always out with her girlfriends (in my case, it's me spending too much time with my "home girls"); And the guy is lazy as hell, and can't/won't/makes excuses to get a JOB.

Now, i love my (ex-)woman and we made enough dough off my salary. But with her not working, and food prices they way they are, on top of her shoe fetish, we could've used her help. Me, i really, REALLY should've let some of my friends go. But that's who I am. I need people around me and friends to talk to 24/7.

Now, this post is about her birthday, not our problems... Her sister had the nerve to invite the sister/cousin of a chick I almosted cheated on my woman with. No, i didnt actually have sex with the girl. But i did "emotional cheat". What the hell is that? LOL. Thats old news, though. Happened over 2 years ago... But i'm starting to realize: Women Never Forget.

So my ex gets mad that her sister had the audacity to do this kinda of blasphamy. I was pissed, only because I knew I was the blame and would hear ALL about how my ex felt... And i just did.

She's still hurt about the whole thing. And I'm definately sorry (I tell her over and over). And she knows it. Her beef is that: this is something that's going to happen to her forever. And i knew THIS would happen. But me, being such an optimist, tried to tell her, "This is a big city. We won't see them, babe." and we didn't. But her bucket-head sister just HAD to invite the cousin. SMH.

I'm home alone with JR. His mom is at her house. I told her she can call me or IM me, if she need someone to talk to.... So there, I'm still there for her.

I just wish some shit I really did not do. I have some regrets. But everyone lives with them. It is so hard to try and remove your skelatons. But folks, its not worth the try. Just do like most people, keep hiding them, or even dress them up in designer closes and people will think its Amy Winehouse and Angelina Jolie.

(Skelatons -> bones -> skinny white women. Keep up, people. LOL.)

Good night.

Darius Sinclair

Merry New Year!

2009-01-01T02:30:00.002-06:00

Well, today is the first of this hopefully wonderous year, two-thousand and nine. 2008 will surely not be missed. As a year that will go down as one of the worst for me, I'm sure many folks can agree. With all of its finacial blunders, annoying political storms, auto-tuned music, etc., 2008 couldn't have ended soon enough.

But now I write you this after a perticularly interesting New Years Eve day.

I had to be @ work at an extremely early 7:30 am, when my body is trained for a 9 am clock-in. This was pleasing ultimately, being that I got off @ 2 pm, and that's truely when my day began.

I went looking for an amp kits because I'm getting a new system for my Camry. My son's mother calls. Need money. So i have to get that to her. I don't get the amp kit. I race home. Give her the money. No 'thank you', 'how was you're day?', or 'have a safe evening'. Through the comotion, I realized I didnt have my cell. I left it @ the stereo place. So i drive over to the local gas station and call the stereo place on a payphone. They hand over my $400 phone to the restaraunt manager next door so I can pick it up later since they were closing early.

I visited AD's house later that evening. Had one of the weirdest conversations with the 2 ladies that live with him. One literally brags about have 5 onenight stands. And the other brags about getting so drunk, and waking up next to 2 guys that she didnt know... Wow. Like, is it cool to be a whore now a days?

Anyways, the chick who woke up next to the 2 guys admitted to being a prosititute. Hmm. Did she expect me to say, "Cool. Tell me more!" Internally, i was disgusted. I kept thinking, "Bitch, please quit talking." but she went. She says, "I had a pimp" and "money is my motivation." She has 3 kids and doesn't know the youngest one's father.

I mean, really. Why do people openly tell their dirt like this? I can't even admit to people I know that I like classical more than most hip hop. Well, she must be a stronger woman than me.

All and all, this lady is gonna be living with AD for a while. Do you think he'll be getting some from her... It's gonna cost him.

Well, its about 2:30 am on January 1st, 2009. Happy New Year ever...

May your next 365 days be very eventful.

GEARS OF WAR 2 FREE GIVE AWAY x 3

2008-12-02T07:55:00.001-06:00

The Smoking Section does it again, as they are giving away 3, count em, THREE copies of Gears Of War 2 for XBOX 360. Check the site to see how to enter. Brought to you Gotty and the TSS Crew.

read more | digg story

Will Obama change interracial dating as we know it?

2008-11-11T16:57:00.001-06:00

The Smoking Section's David D. tackles interracial dating on the brink of Obama's presidency. Will it change or will Black/white couples become more accepted with our president being the proof of a successful relationship.

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It’s an iPhone. No wait… An iOrange?

2008-10-28T17:00:00.000-05:00

Words By Darius Sinclair™

This is almost as bad as Ja Rule running with Tupac’s style.

A small-time company in China has managed to make their very own iPhone knockoff. From the pics and video, it’s very close but still misses the mark. Sure, it won’t be as “nice” as an iPhone. But imagine the chagrin of cheapskates that buy this knowing it’s not one…then being pissed that it doesn’t do the same thing.

And the litigation begins.

Also seen here.

Police Identify Body as Hudson's Nephew

2008-10-27T17:49:00.001-05:00

RIP.

Some new is just so sad and messed up, you really don't wanna say anything.

NEWS LINK

Show some love to J. Hud here: http://www.myspace.com/jenniferhudson

Thank you.

And good night.

NFL Blues

2008-10-20T20:44:00.000-05:00

Adam "Pacman" Jones has finaly taken some serious steps to fix his problem. I'm proud of him. I know alchoholism plagues many African Americans and some wouldn't be blessed with the money to get the help needed. Let's hope the best for him.

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5i1uCmBc5XvoKoPq_G7sKrdCYIOGgD93UBR101

In other closely related news, Travis Henry was busted moving cocaine. Not good. Dude JUST got back on the Broncos after testing positive for weed in his system in 2007. Guy has no luck. He should join Pacman in rehab.

http://www.boston.com/sports/articles/2008/10/02/ex_bronco_henry_busted_for_alleged_cocaine_deal/

How The CIA Helped Create The Crack Epidemic

2008-10-20T09:37:00.001-05:00

This something that truly was no secret. With all the power this country has, it had to be an inside job for this event to last for so long and be so devastating.

What do you think?

Google Wins Again…Well, Not Really.

2008-10-19T17:22:00.004-05:00

Words By Darius Sinclair™

The internet buzz was flying all over Google’s new smart phone, codenamed the gPhone. There are substantial motives to the hype, considering Google’s track record with dominance in everything technology related. Look at their unparalleled search engine, maps/Earth, gmail, YouTube, Blogger, you’d think they’d pretty much could tap into any tech market, right?

Wrong.

We present you Google’s most-over hyped invention: T-Mobile’s G1.

There are pros and cons to everything great, true. But when the cons overshadow the pros drastically, it’s time to go back to the drawing board. Sure the $179 price tag, the touch screen, full QWERTY keyboard, and the Google name are appealing. But with the cons, no apps for ANY Google product, except for gmail, maps, and calendar, bad application policy, poor GPS, limited 3G coverage with T-Mobile, poorly designed keyboard layout, boring OS, etc., one would reconsider buying this. Let’s hope they get things together by the G3. I’ll stick with my Nokia for the time being.

G1 Morning After Problems and Regrets [eWeek]

Review: Google’s First Smart Phone, But Needs Work [AP]

Review: Google G1 Slam Dunks Software, Airballs Hardware [Wired]

(As seen over at TSS)

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2008-09-10T10:00:00.003-05:00

John McCain and Sarah Palin.

History

2008-09-02T12:05:00.001-05:00

Man, alot has happened since yours truely has been gone. Forgive me if this sounds rushed or even grammacally terrible.

I moved to a new place with my lady and my son.

I got a PS3. I'm on a whole 'nother level of gaming and media.

I got a new celly, the Nokia E71. Cheah.

My girlfriend is now respecting my privacy.

Obama is doing it well.

I'm in contact with "Skittles" again, and Alisha says "Hi" occasionally.

My brother is holding his head. The days are counting down.

Etc. Etc.

Back soon with more ish.

DS.

Love Cake

2008-05-29T09:00:00.002-05:00

I love food... But I'm 5'9", a buck-25. I've been skinny/lean/slender/slim all my life. So I've never worried about getting overweight.

Now, I had a son a year ago who was also born small. He's not as short as I was, but he's as skinny. He's gotten a little chunky over the years, but nothing serious.

So I see all of these posts and articles about kids are too fat in America. And I saw that movie SuperSize Me. I don't eat fast food that much, and my son has only eaten it maybe 2 or 3 times. (He loves Chicken McNuggets.)

I just want him to be healthly. So I make sure he eat lots veggies everyday, and his share of fruits and grains. I wants healthy kid. Who doesn't? I makes me happy to know my generation, the one having kids now, is starting to not let their kids get all overweight.

http://www.dogflu.ca/05282008/06/childhood_obesity_rates_level_off_in_the_us

My gf has diabeties in her family line, but her and I are both pretty good weight. I pray and work towards my son being the same way.

"Touch It"

2008-05-28T14:06:00.002-05:00

The blog world is going crazy for this new Windows 7. We got Vista, which was faulty, and half the folks are sticking with the still-working XP family.

But as more info comes out on Windows 7, code name Blackcomb, people start to get wery. Worried that we might have another Vista cousin... I hope not.

But after look at this video, I have to say the things that they want to do are pretty cool. Some might be too much for the common person. Hopefully MS integrates these features well so that they...work.

Multi-Touch in Windows 7

The Past Speaks

2008-05-09T03:07:00.002-05:00

This comic never fails to speak so many truths. And what's crazy, this strip was published in November of 2004.

So it seems they compared Obama to the iPod... Let's mess with that for a little bit. Let's say Obama is the iPod: ultra popular, millions of supporters and can generate lots of money. Might as well say it has a cult following. And darn it, it's a great looking MP3 player, too. It has tons of accessories that really don't work well with it, though. Its foreign sells aren't that great, and the battery life differs from player to player (state to state); some are extremely great, some are just okay. Overall, the iPod works on both new and old Windows and Macintosh operating systems.

Now Hillary would be the MS Zune. The Zune is great. It has the tendency to be on the expensive end of MP3 players like the iPod, but the Zune makes up for it with a bigger screen. It claims to have more experience and fewer faults than the iPod but who cares. The battery lasts 10-20 hours (years) less than the iPod too. It has come under fire recently because it isn't compatible with any Macintosh OS’s, unlike the iPod which can be even run on Linux with the right amount of tweaking.

Currently, the Zune holds 9% of the MP3 market, while the iPod hold 63% (proof), further proving the people choose the iPod over the Zune.

There is also the Zen (McCain). It sales a few players occasionally, but it's just no popular. Those who have bought this one tend to get it because they want to be different.

So in 2004 the iPod was just beginning its Mp3 dominance. Now, 4 years later, it's leading the race still, and looks as if there's a win coming.

DS (tm)

Letters From Jail

2008-05-08T12:15:00.001-05:00

*Cues Jay-Z's "Do U Wanna Ride f/ John Legend"

Got a 2 page letter from my bro in prison 2 days ago. It seems he's enjoying himself. He gets decent food. But he says of the over crowdedness and many Black and brown faces. He emphasizes how he misses the family. He's been writing (he's a rapper) and praying. He's upset that he can't vote for Obama. He's upset he missed my son's first birthday (April 13th), but I'll be sending him pictures pretty soon. But he said he's been working out and playing football like Michael Vick. LOL.

I was happy to read that my borther tries to find positives of his 6-10 year sentance. A lot of brothers and sisters in there, I'm sure, go crazy. But he'll come out a little hardened and smarter.

John Legend - Do You Wanna Ride (Live)

Birthday Number 1

2008-05-08T05:30:00.000-05:00

Darius Sinclair J.R. at his first birthday on April 13th, 2008.

It was stressful before the party. But once we got it rolling, it was easy. About 6 kids. Pretty fun. Good food. Watched some kids movies (Incredibles, Happy Feet, Brother Bear).

I know for sure next year we'll do things WAY different.

"I'm The N**ga That Did The Beat, Yo"

2008-04-10T12:09:00.004-05:00

That line is from Kanye-to-da aka The Louie Vuitton Don aka...You get the idea.

The guy has produced for about 85% of the hip hop community, and also Michael Jackson, Brittany Spears, amoung others. But dude had to work his way up there. This mixtape I hold in my hands here was borught to you by none other than the beautful H.E.R.. It's a mix from 2003 where 'Ye had clustered some of his masterminded productions, and a few of which I, a Kanye fan, didn't know he did... Credit is due. Enjoy, my people.

LINK

Get familiar.

D.S.

A Whole Lot Of Woman

2008-04-04T11:54:00.001-05:00

The 70s must’ve been nice. You had funk music, afros were bigger, rap was brand new and fresh, and gas was less than 75 cents a gallon (at least in the beginning). However, there were a few things you had to worry about. Some of those things were gay pride, Nixon, “The pill” which lead to more STDs, plastic surgery, Black folks were acting up, and horrible movies.

Let’s talk about those last two things. Black folks did start to get crazy in the 70s. So the movies had to suffer form this misfortune. Blaxploitation films were the result when “The Man” cast our people in these movies. I mean, these were some of the most degrading plot lines: In the West and North they take place in the ghetto; there are always drugs, pimps, hit men. The whites are always corrupt and bad guys, never allies. In the South based movies they often take place on a plantation and deal with segregation or slavery.

After some research, about 90% of the movies are degrading to women. A sub-genre was "women in prison" movies. What’s up with that? Was there actually a demand for these? I mean, I know cat fights can be entertaining, but that had to get old. I must admit though, I had a huge crush on Pam Grier (up top). I mean, who wouldn’t. She was tough, fine, sexy, decent actress…haha. And sexy.

Some of these movies actually meant well for the people, but even that was rarity. When you actually watch the popular ones, you think, “What the hell were they thinking?” I watched Shaft, Blacula, Super Fly, Foxy Brown, Dolomyte. Out of all the ones I saw, the only decent one was Mandingo. It had a good plot, poor acting, but the message was great.

Thankfully the NAACP put a stop to these movies by the late 70s. Thank God.

And still today, they “try” to bring back the genre: Jackie Brown, Undercover Brother, and Austin Powers in Goldmember. Ewww. All terrible movies. But at the end of the day, you gotta take these movies as classics. Not all, but some.

I think I want to go back to the 60's instead.

The Good With The Bad*

2008-03-31T13:09:00.004-05:00

Words by me, Darius Sinclair ™

We all have songs we just love but others despise. I’ve been prone to that attitude considering I like some rock’n'roll and classical. But what about the Hip-Hop songs? The ones you think are the shit, but only after they took years to grown on you (like Michelle from Destiny’s Child). But when you have a packed car you want to turn that up, and everyone else wants you to turn that off. I compiled a few tracks that get a four or five star rating on my playlist, but others may delete and consider an abomination to Rap music all together.

The Notorious B.I.G. – Player Hater

Sadly, the greatest album of all time has to have the stupidest song the artist has ever made. When I first heard “Player Hater,” I skipped it before the first verse began. “What is this awful crap?” I thought. The song was so bad it made me feel uncomfortable to listen to it, à la number 8 on Ready To Die.

However, 10-plus years since its release, I now see that Biggie was ahead of his time: rappers singing on tracks. The production on this song is amazing, of course, thanks to Stevie J. The vocals provided by both Big and Puff were both… entertaining. And if you really listen to what Big is spitting/singing, he’s actually keeping it gangsta, unlike most rappers that try singing. This song is now a classic and gets played all the way through whenever shuffled upon.

B.G. Feat. Big Tymers – Hennessey & XTC

Everybody liked a little bit of B.G. Whether it was his bling appraising tracks or his lessons of gangsterism, B.G. had a song for everyone. Checkmate was one of his better albums, but this ode to liquor and pills used to irritate me to the point of taking the CD out. Mannie Fresh’s annoying adlibs, the retarded hook, and the funny but boring verses were the reasons I hated this song. I mean, come on, he’s burping on the track.

Years go by though, and I’ve had my share of crazy club scenes. I grew a liking to the realism of the song. I’m not saying I can completely relate now, but I’m more “open-minded.” The beat is infectious, too. Mannie Fresh uses xylophone sounds on it to keep your mind buzzing. And the lyrics seem even more entertaining as you know “_(insert drug)_ is a hell of a drug.” Like when the track says, “Hey man, what are you on/ you’re acting kinda strange/you’re a real party animal like that cat Rick James.” This song speaks many truths.

E-40 – Do Ya Head Like This

Ghetto Report Card shocked the world with its success. Regardless, the CD was a mess. Perhaps the world wasn’t really ready for the hyphy movement. But with that said, the album did have some hits, mainly those two or three radio hits, and “White Girl.” One song that got skipped continuously was “Do Ya Head Like This”. This was something terrible. The beat sounded like industrial music, not Hip-Hop. It gave you a headache if you listened to it all the way. It had dudes screaming on the track for like 30 seconds, and not to mention E-40’s words ran together, like he was either drunk or rapping too fast.

After hearing this song at an “herbal medicine exchange meeting”, I realized when you’re supposed to listen to this track. Also, seeing Keyshia Cole shake her hair, tail-feather, and bosom to this song on her show, I had to give it another go. A few dozen spins on the ticker and the song actually has become a favorite. I let it be that 40-Water just won’t let the beat defeat him, so he raps over it. The song is basically crunk and must be played at loud volumes while partying or speeding on the highway. That makes it alright with me.

Cam’Ron Feat. Dipset – Stop Callin’

“Doggie, Doggie. You don’t know me, Doggie.” I hated this effing song. It was useless, classless, and talent-less. And unrealistic. Perhaps it was because I was in high school when it dropped, and I didn’t understand the “adult situations.” Whatever it was, I never listened to this track back then.

A few of us fellas have received terroristic threats in calls from dudes in conjunction from messing with their lady. Getting a few of these calls and not having to make one myself left this song to be amusing. The beat knocks and kicks very well. But the highlight ultimately is the bruising words. I find it funny now when Cam’ and company instigate sexual advances they received. “I ain’t cherish ya cutie/ inherit the booty/ Have her wantin to kill you like American Beauty/ Killa.” Piercing, but funny. Can’t ignore the dude’s pleading words either, “Yo, I got Timbs, dog.” More or less, when I need a good laugh or want to reminisce on some college events, this song works perfectly.

What are some of your favorite tracks that used to be your most hated?

*as seen on smokingsection.net

I Fux Wit Todors

2008-03-27T15:20:00.002-05:00

Well, not really. But if you asked my girl, she would say that. "So why are you posting on this, DS" you ask? It's simple. Visitors. People are going to be searching the web about The Tudors considering it just came back out for the second season, after a unexpectedly, highly sucecssful first season. And I want in on the action.

But honestly, who DOESN'T love this show? It's not on my top ten list, with CSI: Miami, The Boondocks, South Park, and Law & Order, but the show is pretty appealing. It has everything you need for a good primetime show: sex, beautiful people, great fashion (from the 16th Century), sex, great scenory, drama, and orgies. Yes, orgies. Well, maybe not orgies, but you can sense one should be happening considering all the sex.

Tudors is about King Henry the VIII, who was historically a portly, horny ass hole. But they have some skinny, model-looking dude playing him. Henry is the reason we have the Protestant church. But enough of that, more to why the show works.

I watched maybe 3 or 4 episodes from season 1, and it was...okay. But while I watched it, I saw the excitement that the events in the program put on my lady and her sister's face. They love this stuff. They love the English accents and the sultry relations between Henry VIII and his many lovers. The show is on ShowTime, so of course there was some limb ripping and nudity. The show also boasted some great acting characters, which went a long way.

The Tudors might be historically inaccurate on some/many notes, but it's a beauty to watch and is entertaining on may levels. Since football is off season, if you're free on Sunday nights, turn to ShowTime and check out The Tudors.

Ps. I checked, and yes, there were orgies.

Good Friday

2008-03-21T16:02:00.003-05:00

Yes it is. The day that He died for us. Don't be ashamed. Just remember.

Spread Em. Pause.

2008-03-20T12:23:00.004-05:00

We over at TSS are working on a post were we compile some of the worst album covers of all time. I sent over a few.

I show this one because I LOVED this album back in the day. Green Day was the ish. But this cover was so retared to me. However, I still liked it. I liked looking at the characters to see what was going on. My favorite was the monkey at the bottom lefthand corner, thinking, "Should I this s**t at some one?" Classic. The booklet was awesome too. Has other scenes from this crap fiasco.

Never heard the album? Click here to listen ;)

LINK

D. Sinclair

Silverback Gorilla

2008-03-19T09:34:00.006-05:00

This right here is one of my reviews that you can catch on the Smoking Section.

Sheek Louch - Silverback Gorilla

Words by Darius Sinclair ™

It’s been ten years since the mainstream first saw the likes of the Lox. With the Bad Boy drama well in their past, the Lox have worked hard to build their own individual legacies. Sheek Louch, the “middle child” of the trio, was the last of the three to drop his first solo project. Even with the late start, Sheek's work ethic has been evident, surpassing Jadakiss and on par with Styles P. when it comes to album releases. With the release of his third solo project, Silverback Gorilla, and many irascible mix-tapes behind him, it’s safe to say Sheek has fairly made a name for himself outside of D-Block.

At first glance, one may point out the atrocious album title choice: Silverback Gorilla. He would've been better off naming it Bare-Bottom Baboon for it would've probably gotten more laughs and attention. All jokes aside, Silverback Gorilla has plenty of noteworthy material. It’s not front-to-back, but there's several tracks built on the strength of great production and popular and skilled guest appearances. Right off the back (no pun intended), “Think We Got a Problem” catches your ear. The high-hat heavy, club banger, featuring the Game and Bun B is the perfect track to get things going. The Game shines with clever name calling and punch lines, “The engine is a problem/that ain't no question/pop the trunk/see the speakers kickin' like Beckham...”

Another noticeably strong joint on the album is “Don’t Be Them.” This is that real-talk song you write for the shorties that look up to you. He blatantly spits, “Don’t be me, be you”, in hopes of steering the young children of today away from the fast lane. In the hook, he names off rappers and celebrities you shouldn't look up to. But the comic relief in the seriousness of the song is “Don’t be Bush/please not him...” Even the staunchest of all conservatives have to agree on that one.

And what’s a former Ruff Ryder record without a track from Dame Grease? The gully “What What” comes in to fill the void. The track bleeds with Dame’s signature dark, heart-racing production that you turn up loud, and let it rip a hole in your backseats. Sheek kills the third verse over a remixed version of the beat, with a nice high-hat and snare switch up, while maintaining the same drum roll. Speaking of drum rolls, “We Comin”, with Unk, and an obvious Fruity Loops beat (simple layout), is more heat for your subs or ear drums. Unk actually spits, considering the beat’s made by his producer. ATLiens will love this, which guarantees Sheek some of them Southern dollars.

Shockingly, Gorilla contains some dicey, happy-go-lucky songs. The single “Good Love” fits the bill, with its sampling of the tired “Just Imagination” bass line, albeit it is one of the few songs you can listen to with your lady, which is rare for Sheek Louch. In the similar boat, “Scrap to This” utilizes a boring, sample intense melody that sounds like carnival music. Neither are Sheek's strong points. In the future, he should stick to harder sounds that compliment his grimy lyrics.

Having the extra finances for good beats goes a long way, and it shows on Gorilla. And Sheek has grown to be good at soloing it, continuously shaking that callow perception some may had of him compared to the other D-Block inmates. With a title like Silverback Gorilla, it was seemingly destined to be a disastrous album, but regardless of the confusing title and filler, this is a solid LP, and is worth the purchase.

Peace God.

Let That Speech Breathe

2008-03-18T12:30:00.004-05:00

About an hour ago Sen. Barack Obama spoke on racism in America. Personally, I think it's an issue that ties into, in some form of fashion, everything in this country. I, being a Black American, have experienced many of the obdurate situations that come with being a minority. However, I am someone who is willing to step up and make changes in my life to make the relationships between the people in this country more pleasent by putting away those petty differences. I think if most people could do this, we will notice a serious change in our communities and society. And we just can't talk about it either. You and I have to step up and make that move to ensure that our goal for a more perfect home can come true. Come on people. I know we can do this.

'A More Perfect Union' - Barack Obama
http://youtube.com/watch?v=pWe7wTVbLUU

Don't Do It

2008-03-11T14:39:00.006-05:00

*listening to James Brown - "Funky President"*

James said it right: It's getting bad.

News just reported that 25% of females in the US between 14 and 19 has at least 1 STD. Also, amoung the infected 15% had more than one STD. Sad. Also, 50% of Black females in that age demographic, have at least one STD. Even more sad. This just makes me think what are our young ladies thinking about now a days? Honestly, I'm not long out of that age group, but still.

I can say I'm blessed to have never been burned. But I know this is a really issue. Means ladies are taking care of themselves, nor are they making these little nuckle heads wait for it.

I'm going to try to encourage and emphasize it in my daughter that waiting it important. Or at least being responsible with hers, like her monther.

Reading material:

http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&tab=wn&ned=&q=STD

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexually_transmitted_disease

http://www.soc.ucsb.edu/sexinfo/?article=stds&refid=032menu

http://www.checkyoself.20m.com/photo5.html

http://www.dermnet.com/moduleIndex.cfm?moduleID=16

(I really recommend this one. Show's pictures of what it'll do to you)

Dat Purp

2008-03-11T11:27:00.009-05:00

Yes. I watched it.

After downloading the album for the beloved TSS, I was forced to get the movie. So I downloaded the ish through uTorrent again. Took 2 hours. I love the speed of my new computer.

*plays "Let's Go Crazy"*

This isn't a movie review, but after watching this movie, that mind you came out before I was born (1985), it was quite entertaining. Prince is a genius. He found an unknown hottie, willing to bare her soul and goodies, got his crew, the Revolution, Morris Day and The Time (who was actaully bangin with Rihanna at the Grammy's this year), and all his performing masterisms, and a great ass movie... as far as the 80's go. Sure Prince can't act worth crap, and the movie was low budget. But when you put $7 mil into a movie, and get back $100 mil, all you can do is feel good.

Overall, my favorite was the comedy and rudeness that was Morris Day:

And the sexiness of Miss Apollonia:

Good movie. Rent it if you can.

Battle of the Bad Asses

2008-03-07T17:41:00.004-06:00

I was bored one day and just thought about it, which really is the worse kid: Bart Simpson or Eric Cartman? Then it hit me, what about the two other bad asses? Stewie Griffin and Riley Freeman.

They all have very similar characteristics, but put all four them in a room and who would come out alive, or as leader. I took some notes from each of the four’s history of adventures on their respected cartoon shows and let’s see who would win…

Bart Simpson
Age: 10
Actual age if really alive: 31
Gifts: speaks French and Japanese, can play drums, excellent chemist
Sexuality: Heterosexual, Have had many love affairs with girls over the years from his teacher to his babysitter. Also, was caught dressing in girls clothing dancing to Diana Ross.
Normal act of badness: talking back, teasing sister, blowing something up with small explosives
Largest act of violence: shop lifted on Christmas Eve, and then burned down the tree. Cut the head off statue.
Bad role models: Krusty the Clown, Homer Simpson
Disrespect towards women: talks back to mother, teases sister
Bullies/Enemies: the bullies, Side Show Bob, Principal Skinner
Human comparison: young Tom Sawyer, Dennis the Menace.
Overall: Bart is kind of bad. He’s like the little kid who sits in the back of the class and farts on purpose. He does bad stuff, gets bad grades, but once he hit junior high, he’ll turn around.

Stewie Griffin
Age: 1
Actual age if really alive: 9
Gifts: extremely smart, genius IQ, great with mechanics, electronics, weaponry, disguises, etc., vocally talented
Sexuality: ambiguous, though has had “sex” with female babies and men. Oddly sexually attracted to Lois, his mother, dresses like a girl on many occasions.
Normal acts of badness: continuously tries to kill mother, however fails. Smart-aleck.
Largest act of violence: successfully killed Lois, and Cleveland, the Black family friend, in a virtual reality sequence. Beat the dog, Brian, literally to a bloody pulp over $50.
Bad Role Models: none
Disrespect towards women: his rivalry with other talented, female babies. Curses mother a lot.
Bullies/Enemies: Bertram, unborn half-brother. Brian, the dog.
Human comparison: Sly, from Baby Geniuses
Overall: Stewie is evil. But in a good way. He can tend to be a handful, but at 1 year old you can defeat him with a nice bottle of warm milk.

Eric Cartman
Age: 9
Actual age if really alive: 25
Gifts: greatly applies himself to topics that attract him (hatred, money, Nintendo Wii, cheesy poofs), speaks some Spanish, German, and Japanese, great leader, charismatic
Sexuality: Heterosexual, though has done many things giving the image of molestation from a man, homosexuality, and alien-sexuality. Dressed like Brittany Spears and humped and danced on a Justin Timberlake cutout.
Normal acts of badness: Smart-aleck. Lying, manipulating, racism,
Largest act of violence: debatable. Off the top my head, killed messenger boy and feed Scoot Tenorman his parents
Bad Role Models: Mel Gibson, Adolf Hitler
Disrespect towards women: manipulative towards mother, calls Kyle’s mother a bitch in song
Bullies/Enemies: Scott Tenorman, Kyle Broflovski, more
Human comparison: young Archie Bunker, young Adolf Hitler
Overall: This kid is a sociopath. He honestly shouldn’t go to a regular school with regular kids. At the rate he’s going he will be a greater burden on society than Hitler… eff that, Satan.

Riley Freeman
Age: 8
Actual age if really alive: 20
Gifts: great artist, good basketball skills, swagger (is that a talent?), good hand-to-hand combat skills
Sexuality: calls everything “gay”, constantly emphasizes he’s not “dick-riding”, dresses like a girl, and even believes he’s gay for short period, ignores gay actions in his heroes, likes “Homies Over Hoes”, makes goo-goo eyes with art teacher
Normal acts of badness: cursing everyone, supporting ignorant stuff, robs banks, kidnaps Black icons, obsession with hip hop culture
Largest act of violence: Shot at and attacked Santa Claus with a golf club.
Bad Role Models: Ed and Rummy, Gangstalicious, Scarface/Tony Montana, Thugnificent
Disrespect towards women: Likes “Homies Over Hoes”, calls Wonder Cheeks a bitch, calls Cristal a hoe.
Bullies/Enemies: Butch Magnus, Huey Freeman, Uncle Ruckus
Human comparison: Young 50 Cent + NWA + Lil’ Wayne
Overall: Riley is a confused kid. Give him too much room and he could be serious problem. If he were a real person, we’d probably have a much harsher minor laws, and police brutality towards Black youth. He’s easily manipulated and scared of whooping. So

Analysis: After a close overview of our subjects, it was kind of close but one character secedes as victor. Sure, Bart Simpson has destroyed countless nice shirts and toilets, but he always learns the moral of the story and apologizes after his schemes. Stewie is very powerful for a pre-toddler. With book smarts and quick wit will help him in the future. But being a baby, he is just too venerable to milk. Cartman, he can be diabolical and damn near Satanic, but he’s Roman Catholic. And Riley, if he had access to real weaponry and “ice”, all hell would break loose. But he’s gets caught up in the moment too much, and he’s scared to get a whopping.

Winner: Eric Cartman
I didn’t want to say it until I did full research, but this kid is twisted. Bart even didn’t want any from him. Stewie would get too angry trying to explain stuff to him, and Riley would probably just be Cartman’s stooge. Cartman has actually killed people, while Riley and Stewie have just attempted. Cartman has faked people’s deaths for his own benefit. And he thought the Woodland Critters. You can’t get sicker than him.

No Comment

2008-03-07T10:51:00.003-06:00

Strapped Condoms ad. Lil' Wanye.

It's a Flood, people

2008-03-06T12:50:00.000-06:00

I'm sure you people have seen this.

They are flooding the Grand Canyon. Reasons? Many. Should you care? Yes.

What's going on here is that they are trying to restore the once fruitful and vivrant ecosystem that once existed here. The water that once was there has dried up, vegitation has withered, a few of the wildlife species there have gone extinct, some on the verge of extinction, and no one want to see a crummy Grand Canyon.

This environment not only effects the visitors though. There are several scientists, companies, federal entities, states, and Native American nations who engage in the functioning of the land. So they all will appreciate the anticipated outcome.

Stuff like this always tickles my heart. It's good to see people actually act on situations that need to be fixed. Sure the urban areas, poverty, the economy, public schools, marriage rates, jobs, etc need work too, but the environment is something I think is much more delicate. Kudos to tall of those working on that project.

source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_pictures/7281024.stm

And the beat goes on

2008-03-05T12:01:00.002-06:00

Eff Ohio and Texas. I never been to Texas, but all I know is "lean" is bad, Texas Chainsaw Massecre happended there, and Bush is from there. So I don't want anything to do with it.

I have been to Ohio. Had a ex that lived there. Visited it and liked it. Am actually an Ohio State football fan. But I'm starting to realize a lot of people are voting for the wrong reasons in these canidates and aren't looking at facts and/or the persons' politics. I admit, it can be tiresome and even boring at times. But this year has been more exciting than normal. Why? Change is on the horizon.

I was reading a blog, as I usually do to pass time at work, as I came across a Black politics site. They were debating on "Bill Clinton's blackness". I suddenly got sick to my stomach.

How can out people have this thought in their mind? "Oh, Clinton smokes weed. He must be a nigga." "Bill feel asleep at the MLK speech, he must be a nigga, I hate church too, probably just got done eat chicken."

I don't care how much watermelon or chicken that man eats, or how many blunts he passed to the ninja on the right, nothing is gonna make him Black. His ancesstors were not forced here, he didn't have to experience being segragated against, he never had to take a pay cut or didn't get a job because the color of his skin. And finally, he is not the first Black president.

That's all I'm gonna say for now. It's lunch time. Have a nice day.

Hilary and Obama on MAD TV - Umbrella

Retro-ing It

2008-03-04T12:39:00.004-06:00

This weekend the lady and I were bored out of our mind. She and my son were sick, and of course I wasn't. So we randomly saw an ad for Power Rangers on TV. We get goosy reminiscing about our fascination with the cult favorite, and I wikied it. And to her surprise, they had a movie! So I uTorrented it, and we were watching it in an hour and 45 minutes (sorry Blockbuster).

Hooked the laptop up to the TV, and we were in there. The movie was good…like 10-12 years ago. But after watching stuff like this, you start to wonder: what was wrong with me? Haha. The movie was so cheesy and cheap. I mean, I’m glad they’ve gotten better with kids movies because this was ridiculous.

All, and all, though, the movie was enjoyable. Brought back those moments where you would claim, “I’m the red ranger.” And during the movie we kept saying, “I remember that dude/chick.” Oh, and the GREEN RANGER aka Tommy caused some debate.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfOACVCOJsM

When I get home we’re going to watch Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Secret of the Ooze. Now that’s classic ish right there. (here I go, singing the theme song)

*feels like such a nerd*

Crime Doesn't Pay

2008-02-27T17:57:00.005-06:00

The last 24 hours have been pretty hard for my family. My brother was finally sentanced for his silly robbery and gun charge; judge gave him 6-10 years, with eligibilty for parole in 3. Not exactlly what everyone wanted to here. My grandfather, a certified Cali OG (seriously), says my brother is lucky, as in any other state he would've gotten 30 years. So we consider it a blessing. Hopefully my brother can utilize this time to get closer with God, work on himself as a man. Hell, maybe even get a college degree. More on this later.

Oh yeah, and that cat up top is NOT my little brother. That's the effer that killed his girlfriend and unborn child. It's not a good look. Jury went soft though becasue he was cop, tried to give him life, with parole in 30. Judge said, "Eff that!" And gave the dude (not a brotha) a life sentance with chance of parole in 57!!! years.

In the words of Riley Freeman, "Don't drop the soap."

Think About The Children

2008-02-25T12:55:00.003-06:00

(click to enlarge)
It's amazing how innocence can be so honest.

I feel like this sometimes: I'll say something to my woman about one of her comments, and she thinks I'm ignoring her or trying to change the subject as if I bored by her subject.

I feel Huey though. It's like they don't listen to us either. Maybe I just go mute for a little bit. See what adventures I get into.

Happy New Year!

2008-02-22T11:14:00.004-06:00

Man, I'm late. But it's cool. It's cool. My computer was down. I couldn't even make beats or anything. However, while it was down, a brother did some research, and built my first (second?) PC. It's nice as hell too.

My son has six teeth now. Pics coming soon.

Oh, yeah, Hilary is giving up. Obama has this election on lock. :)

The Flower

2007-12-18T10:46:00.000-06:00

So here’s the story.

There was this girl WAY back in the day that almost jeopardized my family-in-the-making. It was my fault, of course. Too much e-flirting. When their woman is pregnant, fellas always seems to mess up. And I was not different. Now that was the past, this is now. She and I have worked through that obstacle, and God knows it was hard.

But it seems like temptation is always lingering around the corner. But I’m stronger now. Got this son. Have a career. I had to become a man. And no, it wasn’t overnight. Hell, I’m still not a man, in my opinion. That being said, I still have lots to learn about everything.

So when I get to work this morning, I get a random ass instant message via AOL. It was the female that was the cause of my quarrels earlier this year. So little to my surprise, she is friendly and bubbly, and generous with her greetings. “Hey, Hi, Hello, Howdy, How have you been?” I sardonically reply, “Fine.”

I’m known for thinking much faster than I speak, which is a great ability. So I think back, to all the crying and arguing and torment my relationship endured. The mistrust. It was all not worth it for this lady. So I log out. And pray this girl doesn’t try to contact me any other way… She doesn’t.

I’m happy where I’m at right now. I don’t see myself attracted or “into” anyone else besides her.

Oh yeah, celebrities don’t count.

Please Save The Baby

2007-12-07T23:04:00.000-06:00

I saw this video on RealTalkNY. This was my comment.

This video isn’t asking you how YOU feel about rappers, but rather our kids. These little shorties are influenced by the black faces on TV and in the media. So when a majority of the black or brown faces on TV are rapping about negativity, then that’s going to be what influences most of our kids.

Luckily, most of these kids have protective parents (private school uniforms). But take this session to a public school in the poverty struck areas. See the difference in their responses.

How do you feel about that?
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In other news, I had a call at work, and the old lady was saying that she had a dr. visit for a flu shot. Then she STILL got sick with the flu and nearly died... Her excuse, "At least I didn't die... And should get sick again." Blind yall.

Midwest Love

2007-12-06T11:43:00.000-06:00

I want to thank everyone for all the IMs and e-mails I've recived in concern of the recent events here in Omaha. My family and I are fine. But the community is shaken up by this drastic violence.

If you haven't heard, a massacre has occured in the upscaled Westroads shopping mall about 6 blocks from my house. (I live on 90th & W. Dodge, the mall is on 96th and W. Dodge)

READ

Read More...

Above is the weapon used, an American SKS. Crazy. I really don't have too many words for this situation. I feel like this stuff can happen anywhere and the Heartland is not an exception. In today's soceity shootings can happen anywhere, as they have in the past: chruches, schools, department stores, freeways (I see you LA).

Also, we have to look at the shooting person. Dude had a lot of issues that went ignored or weren't tended to justly. He was in group homes, he was anti-depressants at one time, his girlfriend left him, he got fired from McDonalds, etc., ect. This happens all the time. Now, I'm not saying everyone with these problems is likely to preform these acts, but some harm themselves, which is worse enough.

Here at work, we discussed that sitation. I stated, and everyone agreed, it's the parents. Its all about foundation. You have to nurture your child. His mother aparently had problems, and his step-dad wasn't supportive nor responsible at the position. And as you can see, F'd up households lead to f'd up people.

I'm just going to leave all of this alone for a while.

DS

UGK 4 Life

2007-12-04T18:46:00.000-06:00

Everyone knows. RIP to a hip hop legend.

I've been known to not like Pimp C outside of the group UGK, READ, but when God calls someone home its always a sorrow whether you did or didn't know the person. The people closest to him need to be in our prayers and that's the best we can do instead of gossip.

UGK - "One Day"

Let the dead rest.

Today's The Day

2007-12-04T10:00:00.000-06:00

So this site was saying that in order for ol Saint Nick to deliver all of our, I mean, the childrens' presents in time, he'll have to travel 3,604 miles per second and stop for 34 microseconds at each stop. And that's only counting the 2.5 billion homes that celebrate Christmas on the 25th of December. I guess this explains why we never see him. Scientifically, Santa, his sleigh, and the poor old reindeer, AND our roof tops would burst into flames if they traveled this fast...

I've also chose what I'm getting my lady for Christmas. Jewelry, a visit somewhere, and...a visit somewhere.

My son...hmm, he wouldn't know what the hell is going on on Christmas day. He will still be happy to play with the wrapping paper. haha.

Stay posted.. Things are abrewing.

SMH

2007-12-03T19:39:00.000-06:00

Little Wayne and Lauren London. That's all I'll say.
INFO

Actually, I do wanna say something about this...
Marriage is supposed to be the most precious bond we have a humans. And if these two people love each other, let them love. But even if they're playing with it, they aren't the first. However, 7,340,789,512 wrongs don't make a right. May God bless them.

I love this girl. Always beautiful.

Turkey Baster

2007-12-02T23:02:00.000-06:00

Okay, you see that... Now listen. There's some females out here using the turkey baster method to get pregnant. LINK

Now, for lesbians and prudes, that's all willie-nilly.

But I guess there's ALSO this "race" of trifling females trying to "catch" successful musicians and athletes into getting pregnant, ...well, you all know the rest.

A show I've brought up recently, The Game, brought up the issue of the situation. Watch 3:40 to 4.23.

Seeing this, and talking about it with my lady, that's some messed up stuff. I don't even really know what to say about this. haha. All I know is that the girl he's with look kinda dude-ish, deep voice and all. Not a good look my nigga.

Good night everyone.

Flashy...Lights...

2007-11-30T11:58:00.000-06:00

Romo is that dude.

The throwback uniforms the Cowboys rocked last night was killing it. And they assisted Tony in the slaughter that was Dallas At Green Bay. But unfortunately, you can't give all props to the Cowboys. Farve let the game with an unjury in a game they had to win. So the defense let Romo throw for 309 yards and 4 TDs. Not bad.

Life for Tony Romo has been good. He's shattered The Cowboys club record for touchdowns. He's romantically connected with Carrie Underwood, Jessica Simpson and Britney Spears. And with 33 TDs and a 107 QB rating, he could give a good fight to Tom Brady for QB of the Year.

I just hope this "celebrity status" doesn't get to his head.

===============

For some retro stuff, who out there remembers that show on MTV Sifl and Olly? Show was funny. I was just thinking of it today. Check out the videos...

...And All Shook Up

2007-11-28T14:49:00.000-06:00

I’m not the type to be a gossipy person, but that Dancing with the Stars finale was crap. I actually watched the whole season because I like Melanie Brown, aka Mel B aka Scary Spice, and thought she had a baggin’ body and thought it would be nice to see a sista win. But nOOOoo. A driver won… A racecar driver. Beat a Spice Girl. Ehh, what can ya do. That’s why I hate reality shows. They always bring me back to reality… Only in American can a Indy 500 racecar driver from Brazil beat a Black pop star from Australia in a dance competition. It’s cool, though. Brotha won’t lose no sleep.

Who The Sickest!?

2007-11-27T15:40:00.000-06:00

Naw, this has nothing to do with the Boot Camp Click...

The sickness is going around. My son is sick. My lady is sick. My mama is sick. Folks at work are sick, too. What the hell is this? An epidemic?

Every year we all rush to pay for them damn $40 flu shots. Nonetheless, we all still get sick. (I haven't gotten the flu in about 7-8 years, and I haven't had a flu shot in about that many years too) So all this makes me wonder, what go it that damn shot if you still get ill? And the medical corps and FED must be ranking in billions/trillions off the folks actually getting the shot every year.

Just think y'all: about 100-150 million people in the US alone get that shot per year, and on average that shot is about $30 (some pay more or less depending on demand, which is usually high). So consider the math = 100,000,000 x 30. That's $3,000,000,000. THEN, about 50% or more of the shot-receivers still get sick, so that's more money for Theraflu and the like, which is more money spent, which we can be using for savings and/or investing.

Well, I put my money on the government winning this one. Because at the end of the day, people just wanna feel safe, no matter how much of their civil liberties are ridiculed. I mean, I say this reluctantly, but just look at the facts: the Patriot Act crap, the right to monitor Blackberry usage, etc. I guess I can't be mad though.

Here's some free music for dealing with my bickering...

Mario - Go!
http://www.zshare.net/download/46708646c6f3c5/

Little_Richard-The_Best_Of-2007
http://www.mediafire.com/?91lwisjmdzf
http://lix.in/ddf811
pass = Reprasent

G.O.O.D. Music Presents Big Sean - Finally Famous Mixtape
http://rapidshare.com/files/72735088/Finally-Famous---The-Mixtape-_DatPiff.com_.zip.html

Public Enemy - Can't Truss It CDS
http://www.mediafire.com/?8v02jmgjekt

Menace II Society Soundtrack
http://rapidshare.com/files/26915244/Menace_II_Society_Soundtrack.rar.html

Clinton_Sparks_And_Consequence-The_Cons_Vol._4 (2006)
http://rapidshare.com/files/72419478/The_Cons_Vol._4-2006.rar

Ya Boy - Prince Of The Bay
http://www.mediafire.com/?9rayfxmz1te

Ya Boy - The Future Of The Franchise
http://www.mediafire.com/?enn2ztgufom

Ya Boy - The Fix
http://www.mediafire.com/?bxmlw1dzl5x

Jay-Z-Girls_Best_Friend_(CDS)-1998
http://rapidshare.com/files/72246202/Jay-Z-Girls_Best_Friend__CDS_-1998-iNT.rar.html

Jodeci-Freek_N_You-(Limited_Edition-CDM)-1994
http://rapidshare.com/files/72249439/Jodeci-Freek_N_You-_Limited_Edition-CDM_-1994-OSC.rar.html

Cypress_Hill-Lick_A_Shot_(VLS)-1993
http://rapidshare.com/files/72238558/Cypress_Hill-Lick_A_Shot__VLS_-1993-iNT.rar.html

Cypress_Hill-When_The_Shit_Goes_Down_(VLS)-1991
http://rapidshare.com/files/72240323/Cypress_Hill-When_The_Shit_Goes_Down__VLS_-1991-iNT.rar.html

Justin_Timberlake_Ft_Snoop_Dogg-Im_Lovin_it_(Remix)_(Promo_CDS)-2004
http://rapidshare.com/files/72250972/Justin_Timberlake_Ft_Snoop_Dogg-Im_Lovin_it__Remix___Promo_CDS_-2004-FUA.rar.html

Mariah_Carey_and_Jermaine_Dupri-Sweetheart-Promo_VLS-1998
http://rapidshare.com/files/72253377/Mariah_Carey_and_Jermaine_Dupri-Sweetheart-Promo_VLS-1998-CMS.rar.html

Mary_J._Blige-You_Remind_Me-UK_CDM-1993
http://rapidshare.com/files/72254930/Mary_J._Blige-You_Remind_Me-UK_CDM-1993-OSC.rar.html

Cypress_Hill-Latin_Lingo_-bw-_Stoned_Is_The_Way__(VLS)-1991
http://rapidshare.com/files/72234414/Cypress_Hill-Latin_Lingo_-bw-_Stoned_Is_The_Way___VLS_-1991-iNT.rar.html

You Never Know The Day

2007-11-27T12:57:00.000-06:00

Sean Taylor :: 1983 - 2007

Another senseless act of crime, and another young life gone.

Just shows how you never know the day that God will call you home.

And its even more crazy 'cause we're losing all of our young over in the Middle East, however, they're still dying here.

All we can do is pray.

Dear Mama

2007-11-15T14:35:00.000-06:00

This pic was original. Nothing satire. Just sending out my condolences to the great KanYe's mother.

Nothing hurts more than losing your mother. And being a Black male, your mother is usually your closest ally. She was there for when you bust your knee cap, for your first cold, for those crazy nightmares. Of course the ocassional ass whoppin' was necessary, but when you got older, you had to be appreciative that you received that disapline. I hope my son grows up to understand that we love him. "Mama whopped you because she loves you..." "What kind of science is that?" "Just wait until you get older boy."

Reguardless, a smart, beautiful woman has passed. If I could drop a post for every Black mama that has passed, I would. Since this has touched me, I'ma share my feelings.

R.I.P.

Grandma Coralie Darbouze

Grandma Flo Blackstone

Welcome Back

2007-11-15T08:00:00.000-06:00

Yeah, yeah, I said it. Welcome back to the NFL Mr. Williams. Happy to see he let go of the ganja. Now lets see if him raise the bar for drug using pro athletes. *cough* PacMan *cough* Travis Henry*.

Its funny this happened yesterday. On Monday, a semi-popular show The Game touched a sensative issue, that of athletes being role models and not using there image positively. The character is Malik, a star quarterback worth 40 million dollers, something he's not ashamed to exclaim. However, in a few interviews he goes from a star to a pitied, drug-supporting athlete. All thanks to a controversy-loving paraplegic cartoonist, who Malik later assults infront of 10-15 cellphone cameras (damn, cameras). So, therefore, his career is over.

His teammate, the old, has-been widereceiver (think, a lightskinned Marvin Harrison), is using steroids. I know, real dramatic, right? Well, this stuff happens in sports oh too often. From baseball to wrestling, the athletes in the spotlight don't live a enlightening life. For most of them, its takes one or two incidents for them to "see the light" and straiten up their act (Barry Sanders, Mike Vick). Some just F up so bad there's no hope (Lawrence Philips, Darrel Strawberry).

I pray all works out well for Malik and Ricky Williams. For one, they're both our brothers and we all gotta wish them well. And two, well, Ricky's on my fantasy team now. haha.

I feel like talkin today. Perhaps more post?!

Drank Til I Throw Up

2007-11-11T10:27:00.000-06:00

Alcohol is a good thing... when taken in moderation.

1.5 oz. Captain Morgan's Parrot Bay Passion Fruit Rum. 3 oz. Pineapple Juice. Ice. Shake vigorously. Pour. Enjoy... Captain's orders - Drink responsibly!

Last night was a good night. It all ended well. Went to Don & Millie's, had them dolla beers and margaritas. Pretty cool.

Hit the movies and saw that crappy ass movie 30 Days of Night.
Trailer

Then went back to crib and enjoy that taste beverage.

My cousin moved here from Saint Louis. He and his wife chilled with my lady and I. Been coo too since my son has been with my mom.

Free Jay-Z!
haha. He's not in jail. Just some free music.
http://h199odrndsv1ilute7ep7.usercash.com/

I'll see you all later.

My fantasy game today. Wish me luck.
http://30708282085.football.nfl.com/scoring/live/10/0

Child Proof

2007-11-10T12:58:00.000-06:00

This video was just too funny, so I had to post it.

But I wanna just release some tension I have with my son and my lady, and my mom. My mother's in town. And she wants to spend some time with him. And she wants to keep him over night. My lady is uncomfortable with that. Maybe that's a motherly thing. But it's upsetting me because she's not giving my mom her time. But hey, mother's are always right, right?

Well, f*ck it. I'm just gonna take a quick drive to clear my head.

5000

He Got Army Guns

2007-10-16T10:23:00.000-05:00

I'm sure you all heard the news: Tip was arrested for weapons possesion.
Here's the weaponry:
http://projects.ajc.com/gallery/view/metro/atlanta/guns1016/#homepage_tab_newstab

Kinda sad. Tip is the boy. Then he was denied bail yesterday morning. Turns out his own body guard set him up. I don't beleive in the 'Stop Snitchin' crap and all that, but there comes a point where you take the heat for your own ish. That just shows Tip shoulda kept the loyal people in his circle.

OJ going through the same nonscense. The team that helped him roughhouse his personal merchandise are pleading guilty and pulling deals. OJ...pardon my pun...is about to get squeezed.

New 'Ye
"A Million and One Questions"
http://www.zshare.net/audio/42520007bdc48a/

Jay-Z - American Gangster track listing.
1. Intro
2. Pray
3. American Dreamin’
4. Hello Brooklyn 2.0 feat. Lil Wayne
5. No Hook
6. Roc Boys (And The Winner Is)…
7. Sweet
8. I Know
9. Party Life
10. Ignorant Sh*t feat. Beanie Sigel
11. Say Hello
12. Success feat. Nas
13. Fallin’
BONUS TRACKS
14. Blue Magic
15. American Gangster

Some nice ish.

Get Back

2007-10-12T11:37:00.000-05:00

I’m back, but don’t get too excited. I’ll try my best to stay around more continuously.

A lot of stuff has happened since I’ve been gone. Like, a whole month worth of serious issues: Jena 6, O.J.’s crazy ass, Graduation, Halo 3, and today, Al Gore gets the Nobel Peace Prize. There’s so much more I’m forgetting. But I’ll just catch up to be were we are today, and roll back into the steam of things.

…And what a glorious way to start the weekend. Get Back got pushed back…again. *sad face*
However, there has been a leakage. We got the link, but in the words of John Gotty™:

"By clicking this link and downloading this album, you should solemnly swear to do one of two things.

1.) Buy it when it drops on 10.23
Or
2.) Go catch them @ a show near you (Tour dates included in the link).
Remember, you promised… "

Gotta go here to get the DL link: http://smokingsection.rawkus.com/TSS/?p=1955
One.

DS™

Remember

2007-09-11T09:08:00.001-05:00

Sorry folks. Been busy like a motha. I'll be back soon, so stay tuned.

Niggas Is A Beautiful Thang

2007-08-27T15:25:00.000-05:00

This picture could say so much, so I'm gonna let it say its 1000 words.

With that picture said, THE GETBACK is near. September 25th. Got my 2 copies claimed. And it's funny, Amazon.com got it where you buy The Getback and The Graduation together. Hmmm, they read my mind.

Big shoutout to the Carolinas. This will have some of the best underground producers in the continental USA. And considering this is Little Brother's 4th-5th CD, this will only be the 2nd one I've heard, including The Minstrel Show.

If you aren't on, click here and give them a listening...

Mr. Dark Man X, NOT in trouble again. That was a close one.

Jessica Alba and herpes in the same sentence. *sobs to self*

The ATL Falcons still love Vick... Still not drafting him on my team. Vince is just doing too good.

5 minutes to go at work. Yall have a good Monday.

Steelers, Steelers

2007-08-26T21:34:00.000-05:00

You are looking at one of the youngest coaches in NFL history (35), and only the 10th Black NFL coach ever. Considering Marlin Briscoe was the first starting Black quarterback in 1968, we're doing pretty good.

"Ain't No Other Kings..."

2007-08-24T21:07:00.001-05:00

Kingpin (2003)
This show was extremely slept on. Then it made me think, there were quite a few things I slept on in 2003 (my senior year). Here's a short list a made. Feel free to add or comment on the list.

1. Kingpin - TV show from NBC that premiered in the summer when no one cared. Its Bush's fault, I always say.

2. Freeway - Philadelphia Freeway - Banging ass cd. Folks really missed out on this dude. Very original flow and the beats were great, thanks to Just Blaze and Kanye West. I blame it on 50 Cent.

3. Killer Mike - Monster - This CD was pretty good. Slept on pretty hard. Probably his Outkast affiliation.

4. Joe Budden - Joe Budden - Nice CD. Beats, his flow. All on point. His voice, just annoying.

5. Deliver Us from Eva - Saw this movie with my moms. Pretty good. Also slept on. Folks hated Grabriel's additude and LL's head. haha.

It's Friday night yall. Don't drive drunk. If you do, dye your hair red, then blonde and legally change your name to Lindsey Lohan. You'll be cool.

"Drive slow, homie" © Kanye

DS

Nana-na-na, That Don't Kill Me...

2007-08-24T13:30:00.000-05:00

It was a good week.

Money in the bank. Doesn't matter how much, but it's not zero or negative.

Pics from the Screamfest 2007. Funny pics in here. Enjoy.

Amy and her dude = Ike and Tina

Manhunt 2 (the game that's gonna be similar to, say, SAW 1, 2, and 3) has been approved for release. October 31, 2007.

And the Mike Vick abuse continues:

I'ma leave on that note.

Gleamin'

2007-08-23T16:03:00.001-05:00

Apple has a 24 carat line of iPods out. I want one.

Lindsey’s charges were dropped. I could care less, but this is b/s. Let that be me on Rodeo drive, caught with some Columbian candy on my nose, I’d be sitting in CSP for three years.

Final Score 30-3. That’s all I’m gonna say.

And wish me luck. I joined a fricken fantasy foodball league. My draft is next Tuesday.

Off early. Feeling good. Time to hit the gym... It's almost friday everyone.

The More on Drugs

2007-08-23T09:48:00.001-05:00

In the light of my last post, I gotta realize that there aren't even as many people abusing illegal drugs as there are those abusing legal ones. So I did some thinking (and research).

#1 abused drug in America: Pain killers. We all use em. Even children’s cold medicine has some form of pain killer in them. But I see they’re saying that the amount of people using them between 1997 and 2007 has raised 90%. Scary. I think I might be one of them, too. When ever I get a bad headache, I use one. When ever I’m slightly getting a headache, I’ll take one just so it doesn’t get worse. Also, I’m tender headed. So when I used to get my hair braided, I would take a Motrin so my head wouldn’t be all sore. Talk about dependency.

Then I think about my family. My mom still uses a hydrocodone (not Vicodin, though) for body aches and pains. I got a cousin that would take codeine. And I remember hearing of other folks on some other ish. Even House was on them dang 'soothing candies'.

Nonetheless, I don’t think it’s all America’s fault. I put partial blame on the pharmaceutical industry. They pump so much publicity about what a drug can do for you, when half of us aren’t even sick. But considering how f*d up life is, no one wonder so many people think something is wrong with them.

Chris Rock said it right. Watch His Video and see what he says.

digg story

Darius Sinclair

Damn, my soap has really been getting used lately.

Your Love Is Like Whoa!

2007-08-22T15:45:00.001-05:00

Love is a drug.

But seriously folks. Love IS addictive. My man She Hate Me had a love issue. And like drugs, they can have dangerous side effects. Let's ponder on that.

First thing, I'ma be real with yall. I don't use drugs. Never have... Well, there was that one time...that stint in Miami. haha. So all of my "assumptions" are off of my textbook knowledge and my streetwise Nasisms (where you illustrate from what you see, not been through). So don't hold this against me, people.

Weed-ina

This is a cheap relationship. Though be careful, because it can turn around and become costly. That's if you get sprung. She's lazy and will let you do her all the time, but noooo, you're not addicted. Next thing you know, she'll introduce you to her "friends" and then you're stuck in her circle. (*hint. The Gateway)

PCPeesha

Be careful with this girl. She's has tons of nicknames. She also likes to disguise herself like other females (Wet, Ashy Larry). She likes to play tricks on you and fry your brain. She makes you see things that aren't really there. She says she loves you, but she doesn't. She's a trickster. Watch out.

Ecstacy-na

This girl is getting to be known by everyone...male AND female. So she's not really your girl. She's only good for one thing. And then you'll probably need a cold shower to get her outta your system.

Cocaine-y

She's alright. But you gotta have that paper to mess with her. She's a gold digger. She'll have you feeling good for a long time. But be prepared to drop a c-note to kick it with her. When you're broke, she's out the door...and then you'll be hollering at her cousin:

Crack-eesha

She's coke's first cousin. She's much cheaper than cocaine because she's not as good. She's just a cheap thrill. Stick with you about 30 minutes, and then she's out. But lots of brothers mess with her, even though they deny her. But her stuff is still lethal since she's a gold digger too.

Heroine or Morphin-a

No one really talks much about her, 'cause once you've tried her, you go missing for about 6 months. And you've lost 100 lbs. So you know her ass don't cook. So be alert. She got that fire.

Meth-alina

Last, but def not least, is that ho Meth. She's lazy. She's mess with anyone. No matter the creed, social class, whatever. But she'll put your ass to work; She's bossy. She's have you cleaning every inch of the house. Taking showers constantly. Then she'll fill your mind with non-sense and have you all confused about life. So do not mess with her.

I would go on, but I don't know much about Acid-etha, Opium-alina, or Shroom-ela. Just don't holla at em.

“Drugs are bad, m-kay.” © Mr. Mackey

Speak Into The Mic

2007-08-21T15:20:00.000-05:00

It seems like everybody is looking for a record deal. And it seems like everyone is trying to rap.

50 Cent said it right.

Hip hop observers are becoming "professional critics" instead of fans of the genre. With things like MySpace, everyone and they mama has a damn demo tape. The art form has significatly changed.

Back in the day, the artistic poet used to be the rapper/MC. Lived with his/her mom, and went to the local block parties and moved the crowd. The DJ would back him up, playing the proper beats and instrumentals, and never trying to steal the MCs shine. Of course, the MC would call out his DJ all the time. And the drug dealer would never be seen. He'd simply supply the funds for the projects. Think your modern day Robin Hood, if you will.

But times have changed.

The MC doesn't need a DJ anymore. All he needs is his crew (roadies/weedmen). With improper direction, the rapper is usually only just as good as the DJ. The DJ raps now, and makes the beats. However, his rapping skills are far more fickle; one minute, he's on fire, and the next he's rapping like an 8th grader.

Then we come to the drug dealer. The drug dealer, who used to always play the background, studies the DJ and MC. He has the funds, because he hustles. And uses his street cred and intemidation skills to push his music.

That's why Jigga and 50 are so successful. They observe their surroundings, and adjust. Then they have that agression to "know what you need". But then, there's some drug dealers that should stick to the background (Young Jeezy, Rick Ross). Some rappers, like Nas and Outkast, change but stay the same (that promises longevity). Sort of like Malcolm when he came back from Mecca. Other rappers just use quick schemes that get them noticed. Sort of like the b-boys with their break dancing. Then the DJs (Jermaine Dupri, Swizz Beats, Pharrell) just don't seem to shine unless they're strictly on the boards... Or perhaps on the hooks. But there are exceptions (Kanye West).

Ultimatly, hip hop has grown, we know this. But it seems like we have too many half ass rappers, d boys with not direction, and DJs that should stick to the beats. But at the end of the day, I always have to realize, that all of this is just a INDUSTRY. It died with (forgive me) NWA and the gangsta rap movements. When rappers started rapping for grammys and a chain, instead of the culture, then that's where it all was lost.

*steps off soap box*

Shut Up and Drive

2007-08-20T20:33:00.001-05:00

Feel me.

Word to ReRe. Yeah, I got my eyes on one of those right now. Very nice. Went to the dealer ship this evening. $21,000. Thangs aren't cheap. But, mine will have to have everything in order for me to ride in one of those. The Caddy is holding her ground.

About 30 minutes ago, a tornado hit Omaha. Well, not an actual tornado, but a really bad thunder storm with tornado potential. Sirens was going off. Winds were hitting 70+ miles per hour. Women screaming in the building. haha. J/K.

Thang just passed us.

"Please Enter Your Password"

2007-08-20T11:32:00.001-05:00

Yikes!

Rush Hour 3. It was actually a good movie. Some campy parts. Had me cracking up for most of the movie. Except when the fine French lady pulled off her wig. That was disturbing, but she was still cute…in a Britney Spears kind of way. Hahaha. (Too easy)

This reminds me. I take that back.

In other news, Jordin Sparks, that American Idol winner from this year, has been officially signed to Jive (home of Chris Brown, R. Kelly, Justin Timberlake… wait! Did they say R. Kelly?!). They also have Beyoncé and Neyo on the boards. Should be good.

And God bless em, but those V.Tech kids just can’t get a break. First they tried to stop Nas from playing at the memorial rally. Then, a carbon monoxide leak has left a few students in critical condition. I can picture SOMEBODY blaming this on hip hop… And the coal miners in China dying, too (not Utah. We all know aggins don’t go to Utah. Except for Karl Malone). And that little girl in Spain coming up missing. And well, let me stop.

Am I the only one who misses those days when the new Jordan’s where dropped, and you skipped the first few hours of school to cop em?

And considering the hurricanes in the south, I’ll just settle with going to St. Louis for Labor Day. Any know any good spots to hang out with my lady? Or any Cardinals’ or Rams’ games going on?

Anyone want a free Blackberry?… click here. Or just get on Foxy Brown’s nerves and she’ll throw hers at you. Haha.

Have a nice day everyone. Drop a comment. Pass a smile. Enjoy your week.

DS™

My Head So Big...

2007-08-19T20:48:00.001-05:00

I have no idea why this pic is here. haha

Had a pretty laxed weekend... ONE WEEK! I did it.

New Rhymefest. "Get Plugged" with Little Brother.

Watched some Family Guy, and it was actually a good episode. It was the one were Peter changed the future, and lost Lois. haha.

New EPMD - "Blow". Of course it's produced by Mr. Sermon, the Green-Eyed Bandit.

The Kanye and Fiddy thing is getting the Rolling Stones involved. Well, the magazine.

The Smoking Section got 2 nods. Mind voting for us. Just click here. haha.

DS

The Worse Stress is Distress

2007-08-17T15:03:00.000-05:00

I believe sometimes God likes to put us in a predicament to see if we can make it. A friend once said that this test is called faith. I believe He is testing that faith at this moment. Sometimes I hate being who I am and the stuff I’ve put myself into. Then there are times when I’m proud, and I feel anything can come my way and can't stop me. All I'm gonna do at this moment is pray about everything. I can't expect everything to be fixed over night, but I'm a patient man.

Guess for every sunny day, comes the cold bitter night… And considering this heat, I’d take that cold night.

I try not to talk too much on here because I see that some folks are intimidated by dissertations. I want folks to come back so I keep it short and interesting.

Oh yeah, and big-ups to the folks over at TSS being a finalist nominee for Best Hip-Hop Blog and Best Music Blog. Check out the other nods at Black Web Blog Awards and vote for some of your favs.

Sitting at work. Bored.

The schedule is looking pretty good this year.

This made me feel better. 50 is a fool.
50 Cent - "Part Time Lover" (Lil Wayne & Baby Diss)

http://sharebee.com/26fdcc59

The title pretty much says it all. I don't need to say much.

DS™

Where's My Spaceship...

2007-08-16T09:29:00.000-05:00

Sooo... Kanye is ready to graduate.

Amy Winehouse... Well, just read it if you care.

..and Peru is shaken up.

AT&T and Apple have lost their dang minds. (though some people just say it's a scheme to get more attension.)

Vick is done for.

And today is a crappy morning. :(

My woman is mad at me. Money's tight. Bills due. It's raining (again).

Each day get's better.

Holy Shnikies

2007-08-15T12:59:00.000-05:00

R.I.P Chris Farley

It's raining again and work got me busy.

Funny news:

Some guy in Ashland, Kentucky wrapped duck tape around his head and tried to rob a store. But the store owner had a billy club and gave it to the robber, a couple of times upside the head. haha. The Duck Tape Robber. That's too funny. Good thing the thick layers of tape softened the beating.

more info:

http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,22243297-2,00.html?from=mostpop

God Bless You and Good Morning

2007-08-15T06:34:00.000-05:00

Goodmorning everyone. Slept good. Did you?

Jay-Z "Dig A Hole" (Original Unheard Version w/ Extra Verse)
http://www.zshare.net/audio/314237744c040e/

Kanye West f/ Lil Wayne "Barry Bonds (clean)"
http://www.zshare.net/audio/31475451849dda/

ENJOY. Drive slow during that commute to work. The heat drives people crazy.

Take Me To Jail

2007-08-14T21:49:00.001-05:00

Okay, now. That video WAS meant to be funny, but it’s all too serious. About 10.5% of Black men aged 18-24 are in prison or jail. (The good side is 25% of Black men aged 18-24 enrolled in college. We doing good, y’all) But the fine line is all to staggering. On June 30, 2006, an estimated 4.8% of Black men were in prison or jail, compared to 1.9% of Hispanic men and 0.7% of white men. According to US government figures, 46% of prisoners are Black and 36% white. And I think Black men only make up like 12% of the population. *SMH*

Now when you read these, you think “Why is Darius concerned? He seems level headed and as if he leads an honest life,” when this does affect me. My younger brother has been incarcerated. So when I look at what lead him to get there, it’s not ‘cause he’s crazy or ‘cause he’s a criminal, or because he just wanted to do something bad. No. It was because of his situation. He’d gotten his high school diploma. He even had steady jobs afterwards. But to him, and to me in some sense, it just seemed like our community didn’t care. He’s a Black man in a city wit only about 20,000 Black people. So…

If you look at the news that is going on in Omaha, you’ll see that my city is has had 37 people get shot since July 1st. That’s almost one person a day. Know people, Omaha is only about 400,000-450,000 strong. We’re not Saint Louis or Phoenix, or LA. We’re some medium-sized, rinky-dink town in the middle of America. But when it comes to 'black-on-black' crime, we got it for ya. (Oh, and corn and steaks)

Now, with that said, some people are taking steps to “clean up the streets”. For one, the seized like 470 guns so far this year. That’s a start. And also, they’re trying to add those security cameras on violent corners *cough* Black neighborhoods. Not a good idea, in my opinion. It’s just a way to put more Black men (and women) in jail. “Hey ni**er, you jay walked. 2 months in jail.”

Overall, the crime, the violence, and the jails are just all really infelicitous. Blacks dominate jails, court rooms, sports, and morgues. It’s sad because it’s either we’re being destroyed, or we’re destroying ourselves…

You know what? We need a new Black leader. But I’ll get on that tomorrow. Goodnight.

Sites:
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/abstract/pjim06.htm
http://www.buzzle.com/editorials/8-28-2002-25410.asp
criticalresist.live.radicaldesigns.org/ downloads/BJS_06.pdf
http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=2798&u_sid=10105583

DS™

Baby, don't cry

2007-08-14T11:55:00.000-05:00

Any new fathers out there? Raise your hand. My hand is up. I have a son, who just turned four months. And this is where he’s starting to be a challenge. He needs more attention. (More!?) Use more and bigger diapers. Bigger clothes Eats more. Starting to talk and make noises.

Some folks say, “What did you expect?” My imagination led me to believe he’d be small and quiet forever. But I learned that’s called Achondroplasia.

Furthermore, last night, little Darius just would not go to sleep. He was wide awake kicking me and his mother until about 1 a.m. I had to play him some Mozart which calmed him down, but that was only until the play list was over. Then this morning he makes this face and he smiles. It warms me up. Makes all the frustration go away. And all the pity with how expensive babies can be.

So if you’re getting ready to have a baby, believe me, save up about $3000, and keep ALL of those pamphlets. And don’t turn down any free offers. Don’t buy that PS3, because you won’t be playing it. *makes sad face*

But overall, like I said before, it's worth it.

Stiletto…pumps…in…the club

2007-08-14T08:12:00.000-05:00

Haha. That's all I can say about this.

I can really imagine going to some country-ass, ghetto club in Texas and several females rocking this assessory... Or even some black Charlie's Angels.

It's TUESDAY! Gas prices going down. My iPod is fully charged. But I got my black ass at work. I guess it's cool that I get the freedom to post for yall all day.

I was just pondering this morning, "What am I going to do for Labor Day?" And isn't it kind of weird that it's called labor day, yet no one is working? haha. Well, I've decided to go on a little 4 day vacation. To where? I don't know yet.

Perhaps Saint Louis to visit Mama and nem.

Or even Miami to get some rays...

Then again, Chicago was always a good choice...

DS

Watch It

2007-08-13T20:49:00.000-05:00

Always thought this pic was funny, so I thought I'd share it.

Was listening to some Tip while I'm finish up on my homework. Jay-Z hands Lil' Wayne his face on this track. That's pretty much all that's nice on that track. Y'all enjoy that, and I'll get back later.

http://www.zshare.net/audio/3126337f126b84/

I Live For The Funk

2007-08-13T14:31:00.000-05:00

*Listening to Biggie’s “Machine Gun Funk”

I love hip hop. Get tired of it. Then I’m listening to oldies. Right now, Ready To Die is on rotate. But occasionally I’ll listen to some funk music: Curtis Mayfield, Isaac Hayes, Parliament, Rick James, and Chaka Khan. I could go on, but you’d get tired.

Some don’t realize that hip hop would be nothing without the likes of funk music. Of course we sample classic soul now-a-days, but the original hip hoppers were mixing funk kings and queens’ into their music. Funk was the upbeat music of the black folks in the 60s, 70s, and early 80s. Don’t get it twisted with disco. Funk had an edge, like that of early hip hop. Public Enemy pretty much used a James Brown snippet on every song. One of NWA’s biggest hits, “Express Yourself”, contacted a sample of Charles Wright’s song of the same name.

Funk used instruments of all walks, from horns to strings to even some synthesized machines (Roger Troutman). Brothers and sisters were talented.

Since I’m in a good mood, here’s a decent play list of classic funk tracks that should be in everyone’s iPod. Enjoy.

1. Curtis Mayfield – “Move On Up” on Curtis
2. George Clinton – “Atomic Dog”
3. Stevie Wonder – “Sir Duke” on Songs In The Key Of Life
4. LTD – “Back In Love” on Love To The World
5. Earth, Wind, and Fire – “Shinning Star”
6. The Commodores – “Brick House”
7. Chuck Brown – “Bustin’ Loose”
8. Kool & The Gang – “Ladies’ Night”
9. Rick James – “Ghetto Life” on Street Songs
10. Brothers Johnson – “Get The Funk Out My Face”
11. Sly & The Family Stone – “Don’t Call Me Nigger, Whitey”
12. Parliament – “Give Up The Funk” on The Bomb
13. The O’Jays – “For The Love of Money”
14. The Gap Band – “You Dropped The Bomb On Me”
15. Ohio Player – “Love Rollercoaster”
16. James Brown – “Get Up Offa That Thing”

DS™

Honor Thy Parents

2007-08-13T10:27:00.000-05:00

New with Obama news. Well, partly his news. Looks like (R) Rudy Giuliani's daughter is supporting the likes of Mr. Barack Obama, and not daddy dearest. I guess her allowance just wasn't good enough.

Just makes me wonder: How popular is Obama? And if he has so many supporters, how come all the presidential polls show Mrs. Clinton leading the Dems? I'm perplexed at the media. However, some media outlets are "on his jock." I like Obama, don't get me wrong. He's a cool guy, lots of swagger, if you will. Dresses nice. Talks well. But is that how I should consider my president?

Dave Chappelle once said he picks his presidents off of their character. For example, Bill Clinton wasn't scared to kiss black babies during campaigns. And when George Bush would, he'd squirm. Funny stuff. But it shows how some uneducated voters are voting for the wrong reasons. "Oh, Clinton smokes weed? He must be cool!" "Edwards paid $400 for a hair cut? He must have style!" "Hilary's a woman. No way."...

But has anyone actually sat and read Clinton's and Obama's and Edwards' polical plans... honestly, like Obama for all those reasons I stated before, but what is his plan on immagration, gas, prices, poverty, taxes... All I've heard him talk about is "change", and the war, and... okay, he did have a health plan bill. I want to vote for Obama, but I need some more persuation.

Perhaps when the real race for president begins, I'll hear more from him.

I'm still voting for him. haha.

Rain, Rain, Go Away

2007-08-12T20:34:00.000-05:00

Sunday evening, raining. I just got home after driving in the rain with my lady, and whoo, it was a crazy drive. News said that 3 inches fell
in 15 minutes. I was sliding all over the place. Now there's flooding and warnings of more rain. I just love the midwest.

So, since I had to cancel I stayed home and caught up with some random news, and I had to chuckle at a few.

Our elders are still having sex and AIDS is spreading with them. Eww. haha. But I guess NYC is giving out free condoms to seniors. I didn't know Granddad was still getting his.

I guess Merv Griffin died... Uhh, who?

And there's going to be a meteor shower tonight. Details at ten. haha

I'm kind of upset because I just realized that Rush Hour 3 just came out. I should go see it, but I'm not even sure how it is. Any suggestions?

Tiger won his thirteenth title... haha. Eagles VS. Chargers. I predict the Chargers.

Watching the re-runs of that Pussycat Dolls reality show. *whipes up drool*

Well, nothing much is going on that seemed interesting.

Drop a comment to let me know I'm being heard. If not, I'll still be here. Life goes on.

DS

Hello World...Welcome

2007-08-12T16:47:00.000-05:00

Well, the first post. Guarentee that no one reads these post for about 2 weeks (or more), but what the hell. This is soothing relieving stuff off my chest.
Where do I start?

Lifes good. I have a full time J.O.B., I'm a fulltime dad, fulltime lover to my woman. Still a college student. You'll never be done with school, it seems. Like Kanye said, "I was like, 'Dad, why don't you work?' But he just kept learning." I don't want my son looking at me like that. I plan to finish pretty soon, and get to making decent dollaz. But in the meantime, I just work with my fam and job. I'm also a writer for a popular hip hop blog, The Smoking Section. You might've seen it on MTV, in Vibe or Baller magazines. (I see you Gotty)

I'll just leave yall with that. I talk a lot, so expect more and more posts.

Darius Sinclair