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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2011

Given up the Green, For the Community

Larry Powell, a Fresno California school superintendent gives up his $230,000+ salary and for the same job is now earning $31,000. Mr. Powell will be done with his term in 2015 and is also retired. He is taking the pay cut because he knows budget cuts towards education will be fierce in California; chippintg to do his part to save education. I think this is EXTREMELY commendable and deserves all the praise in the world.

But I don't know what his current living situation his allowing him to do such a noble

Is he in a position where he is able to take that kinda pay cut and be just fine as opposed to others who can barely survive with that type of salary? Probably so.

I just don't want folk to not forget that folk who are truly struggling. So at the same time, I would like to share the positives in the world, as I usually attempt to do, but also raise the issue of education and lack there of, within impoverish communities and the teachers that are truly unpaid.

A respectful bow to you Mr. Powell BUT a salute to all the teachers, especially unpaid, out there in the world....

~juskev

SATURDAY, JULY 30, 2011

Iceberg finds New Found Land.

Photo by Gene Patey

This picture takes place up north to our Canadian neighbors in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. If you know science and the history of our planet then you know another possible ice age is inevitable but us humans pretty much just sped up the process of the cycle...this is one of the many living proving examples of that.

Thought it was interesting enough to post...

SUNDAY, MAY 15, 2011

Hometown highlights: Double the Value

Photo by LINDY KEAST RODMAN of TIMES-DISPATCH in Richmond, VA

While doing my usual cruising through the hometown newspaper website, http://www.timesdispatch.com, I came across a story on two high school students from Richmond, VA out of Armstrong High School; a set of identical twins that were co-valedictorians. Both have full scholarships to North Carolina A&T State University. Congratulations ladies!!

I wanted to share this story to shed light on the youth, especially of color, for encouragement to others that you can do it.

In the words of my people over at On.Us.Tees, they are definitely "Doin' It Right."

Read more here...

TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2011

Lil' DeMarcus, Yo Name is Toby!

Reportedly, a fourth grader teach of Norfolk city public school in Virginia implemented a mock slave auction. She separated the children by race; white, black and latino.

Yes, yes, I know, how can these 10 year old kids understand enslavement and its extremely dramatic effects on the human psyche and destruction of a culture of people? Shameful we should show kids the reality of the history of our nation at such an early age, right?

Well this teacher is not the only one to have gotten this bright idea. An elementary school teacher in Ohio also felt this was a great idea.

In this day and age, children at that age are comprehending much faster than my generation (80's babies) could even imagine and much much faster (no offense) than generations before that. But that is because of the world we live in, things can become obsolete with the blink of an eye.

So is this truly appropriate? At what degree of detail do we show our children these realities, if we are to give them a kick of reality in history?

It seems with this generation of adolescent, we are ready to give insert into their minds the realities of sexual conduct but yet don't believe their minds can handle understanding discrimination at the age of 12? I remember my first encounter of being discriminated against was when I was 10, being called a "Nigger." I am still not saying what this 4th grade teacher did was right OR completely wrong. But what if she did not separate the children by race at all and simply did a mock slave auction where everyone's ethnicity/race was involved? Isn't it OK wanting the kids to have a foundation of compassion towards a culture that almost completely stripped and destroyed?

I know many of you still say that an activity like this does not belong in the classrooms but I think this was a good concept with HORRIBLE execution.

I wanted to make this a thoroughly researched topic but instead I'd rather just spark interest of others reading for their own purpose of researching if they want to. Simple as that. Now, I will leave you to "Do the Dishes..."

~juskev

TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2011

News Tid Bits: Baked Goods Not for sale

photo taken by those at WTOP

Hey a bake sale! Everyone loves delicious cookies and such, right? Well, this aint it... Some students at George Washington University decided to protest Affirmative Action and instead sell different Races. Wonder how they came up with the prices?....
If you're single with kids, no more tax breaks for you, possibly. So you single folks and your kids are apparently a virus on our societal moral views of proper relationships so I guess they figured you got enough help from the government and anymore would look like a government sponsorship on broken homes....really?...
Facebook in on the action on the Middle East? Naw, not this time before anything sparked they pull the plugged on a page >> http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-12902273 So much going on and has been going in the Middle East for decades and now it seems like many volcanic eruptions and we are just among the "big one". What that might be? I really wish I knew or do we really wanna know?....
A man who was on wrongly accused and convicted as well as put on "death row" filed a law suit against the DA office in New Orleans was denied reparations and blame to the DA office for tampering with evidence.....justice served or a unfair verdict or both?....

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

If the shoes fit, PUT THEM ON.

Watch on YouTube

Interesting thoughts and points have been made already; not just by this man here. Don't usually focus on government politics, so I will claim I am not focusing on that, but this is about the representation of a working class deserving of fair treatment or at least supporters of those who are to stand with them....

That is all I will leave you with, now, "You do the dishes..."

DOING IT RIGHT: 100%

Big UPs to the young men of color graduating from Urban Prep Academy in Chicago, Illinois. 100% of these highly bright and intelligent young men have been accepted to 4 year accredited institutions. Definitely want to share this story to the world! CONGRATULATIONS GENTLEMEN!

>> Read More...

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Funny Friday: You're gonna foreclose us!? BUT we're....

Wells Fargo! A man in Philadelphia discovers he has been wrongfully taxed on his mortgage by Wells Fargo. Because they did not response to his letter after 3 tries and more than 20 business days, he took them to court and won a legal settlement....Wells Fargo did not even show up to court so he also then took a foreclosure out on the bank...NO REALLY... How ironic...

Read more....

and I think Dave Chapelle said it best...

Watch on YouTube

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2011

In the news: World Democracy or World Domination?

The people of Tunisia overthrow their President of 23 years...

Southern Sudan succeeds from Northern Sudan, peacefully....

Egypt's people remain at unrest as they rally against their current ruler of a 5th term in which I'm pretty sure he will not get another one...the people have spoken...

NOTE: Egypt is a republic like ourselves here in the U.S.

Many of these nations, once ruled under a tyranny of some sort, are joining in the ranks of Democracy. Even China was "jumping out of their seats" a little bit on hearing the news of what is going on with many countries....

**UPDATE: We can now add Yemen to follow their fellow brothers and sisters of Egypt and Tunisia in their protest for "democracy."

Watch on YouTube

I think this song is appropriate for this post, if you have an open mind.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 2011

Yo quiero Taco Hell...

Well 50, you might get your possible revenge....?

That's riiiiiiight, finally someone is attempting to prove my theory that the mess Taco Bell (or as I refer to them as Taco Hell) sells is not really beef.

A law suit has been set for against them, no they have not been proven guilty and if this suit is thrown out, please believe, it is still horrible meet. They use the lowest grade of beef, Grade D.

Why do you think your tacos are $.99???

MONDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2010

Ima do me, so you need to do you.....

Is Narcissism really some physiological deformity or just a societal fungus? We live in a society of "doing me" "miss independent" "I don't need your help" "communal-less" people. I've always wondered myself if Narcissism was just something to get grant money like diagnosing children with ADD.... (photo take from ericstores.com)

A 92 year old woman finishes a FULL marathon in Honolulu If this doesn't motive you to get off ya ass, then your bad karma may be in the form of some heart attack unfortunately....

War of truths? In NYC, Atheists and Christians are having their fun with billboards.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2010

A 6 Hour Rant, For the People

"I now call to the Floor the gentleman from Vermont, Senator Sanders."

A 6+ hour filibuster on the Bush tax cuts?? No way? Yes, way.

Incredible? Watch, the video cause I probably will not watch it; a senator talk for 6 hours though, would help me go to sleep....

I am posting something about this because from the ~~Democrat~~ Independent side of things, you don't usually hear about big time filibusters...and also because we know that many of the Obama supporters may in fact be no more because of this one big promise that looks like is not going to be kept...no blame here though....

We, the middle class, were defended well as Senator Sanders taught a semester of the U.S. economical history in 6 hours....

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2010

Who makes the top 10?

No this is not a "David Letterman" top ten but hilariously interesting nonetheless. Just randomly came across this article....Amongst the top ten in this list are Francis Scott Key's son and Democratic congressman Barney Frank....

Yes, a good quick read......congressional scandals

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2010

New Water, the Bloody Banks, and more...

For you seafood lovers in the DMV area, you should all know about the "Warf"....well there are some new plans for the "Warf" and Southwest Waterfront in DC....check em out here

Greece, Belgium, Spain, Romania, France, ect....remember the big European Central bank bailout talk that happened in 2008, well lads the reality is near. Strikes all throughout the European Union are happening and it's REAL. We aren't the only coming upon a 3rd depression....

Muslims saved Jews during WWII...yup that's right. All extended from a strong root of faith known as BESA; which are collections of traditions of the Albanian customs and culture which altogether represent "faith" and "keeping honor"....some Christians could take a lesson from that...take that O'Reily, yeah!...

Not much more caught my eye for the small moment I had to concentrate on what's going on in the world as i continue to travel the world myself...next up...COSTA RICA.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2010

Poverty is a crime....

Or a reason for job termination.

Kirsten Arianejad, a Compass Flight Attendant, was terminated from her job her sharing publicly that she receives food stamps.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2010

Remembering my paved path....

Dr. Charles L. Yates, the first African-American graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, passed away August 12th, 2010.

I am ever so grateful for the courage of Dr. Yates and his fellow classmates of color for helping to pave a path so that I may attend such a prestigious university as Virginia Tech. Tech's education and environment made me well-equipped for the world. Involved in everything from the Computer Science clubs, to Student Government, President of the Black Student Alliance, and associated and work on several committee with much of all of the top administrators of Virginia Tech...Marching on the steps of Burruss Hall and busting into the President's administrative office when they decided to do away with affirmative action

It is both an honor and privilege to be able to follow the footsteps of those,who in some cases gave their lives, to prove equality for all. Dr. Yates may not have thought he was doing anything grand by wanting to simply attend a great University and receive the same quality of education as everyone else, but to those students and alumni of color, it meant receiving a quality of education that some never dreamed that could ever afford or have; it meant becoming one the first in their family to attend a 4-year University; it meant, still in this day, fighting the odds that one day they'd be incarcerated or selling drug soon to be 6 feet under.

Big Up to you, Dr. Yates! Thanks....

May you rest in peace at your heavenly home.

-juskev

MONDAY, AUGUST 23, 2010

Car Camp Out....YAY!!!.....

9 DAY TRAFFIC JAM...OUCH!

For all of us here in the DMV, those in LA and NY as we complain about our traffic, imagine being stuck for an entire week plus some....No you can't. Put that in perspective on your next commute...

MONDAY, AUGUST 9, 2010

DC Love, gets No Love....

To my DMV "sophisticated" clubbers out there...seems like the owner of the Park and Love had a good handle on the social scene but not the finances....hopefully next owner has some sense with economics..

More, no love, on the DC's metrorail....70 person brawl happened yesterday....come on DMV!...on the metro???...dag gone it...arleady dealing with the horrible traffic, now fights on the metro...guess we are gonna have to join Ed Stafford in the walking venture.....

Talk about walking forever....Ed Stafford is the first person to walk the entire stretch of the Amazon River. He walked 865 days

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Yeah, it's been a minute since I have posted but my traveling usually starts near the end of the summer for me, so I am going to post my next music post this week. It will be a little short but still good music as usual....peace fam!

~juskev

THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2010

Dance grooves and Argentinian Rainbows...

Watch on YouTube

Aiight my hokies always doing it big. First we win the global competition for the greenest house and now we re-create gravity through dance, this joint was hot!....done by PKA, Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity.

This is definitely BIG...the 1st South American Country to legalize homosexual marriages...and the winner goes too.....ARGENTINA...hmm, i really believe this could get ugly and be ugly for a while....

THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 2010

Ron Paul, the only one

Just thought it was interesting that Ron Paul was the only person to vote in the House of Representatives against giving the BP oil spill panel, commissioned by the Obama administration, subpoena power. Not too suprising since he is and always has been against big government intervention but he holds tight to his morals...

THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2010

Little man Big gun...Literally

Read this one in Washington DC's, The Examiner.

A 3'11" murderer and fugitive.

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The black man should be angry....

Photos says enough...

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 2010

Cash or Credit?

Reading the free local Express paper from the DMV area, I came across their top story where the DCPS are expected to raise the average salaries of the educators of the worse public schools in the nation. The union has renegotiated there contracts for 2 year salary increases to average $81K, in which teachers have not seen increases since 2006.

I believe all educators deserved to be compensated extremely well. But my only inquiry is should they be rewarded for a current failing school system or should we automatically increase the salaries and hope money talks? Why not also give the teachers better quality materials first as well.

But in lue of my inquiry I must remember I am not in the shoes of the teachers that go to work everyday and work with what they got....

Just some quick simple thoughts

TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 2010

Government take overs and more...

The power of Eminent Domain is always been a controversial issue, but yet we, the people, can almost do nothing about it because by a technical default no land is truly owned by anyone. Eminent Domain proves that and now the people of Vermont are fighting to keep their farm land from going into the hands of the Department of Homeland Security.

Attempt failed by BP to stop the "top kill" the oil spill in Gulf of Mexico. I don't know about y'all but this kinda scary if you really think about it. I am sure we all remember or at least heard of the Exxon Valdez oil spill catastrophe in Alaska which is STILL being clean up after 2+ decades. This is likely to be 5 times the clean-up cost or more not too mention the environmental impact on the coast....

I do not usually use unofficial blogs as references to news but I read this blog on the Guantanamo cases and was very intrigued. Also, a very close friend of mines' girlfriend is one of the attorneys trying the Guantanamo case. So very proud of her...Shout out to you C. O.! Any who, I found it interesting that many cases have been thrown out because of the fact many prisoners were moved from Guantanamo to other locations which then plays to fact that they were moved from the plagued environment from Guantanamo, very interesting....

TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2010

Cyberspace Officers

No, the title of this post is not some type of metaphor.

The Air Force has a new division, Cyberspace Command, which is promising to be comprised of more officer with high technical (IT related) competency. I am impressed...go Blue!

http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/18/u-s-air-force-gets-3-000-new-cyberspace-officers/

just some news clips

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=126890800

Portugal has now ratified the homosexual marriages into it's law system. Found that to be interesting since it's foundation is Catholic and the Latino culture heavily frowns upon the homosexual community. Argentina also recently passed a law allowing the marriages as well...I'm starting to see a trend here.

Yeah, I know I am little late on this one but kudos to Notre Dame's first black valedictorian, Katie Washington, representing the class of 2010...Job well done!!!!!!

The Euro is heavily sliding against the dollar and of course the British Pound barely moves. Might be a good time for a Eurotrip but then again, Iceland volcanic ash could make it for a longer than expected stay

MONDAY, MAY 17, 2010

Race bigotry, no sympathy

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0510/37131.html

The law prohibits the teaching of any classes that promote “the overthrow of the United States government,” “resentment toward a race or class of people,” “are designed primarily for pupils of a particular ethnic group” or “advocate ethnic solidarity instead of the treatment of pupils as individuals.”

Definitely wanted to post my thoughts on this one...to the point.

Ethnic studies brings about offense behavior towards the government, really? How does a class on learning about other cultures relay to over throwing the government? Is that those who are in power are afraid of people gaining the truth of history of the United States overthrowing governments less powerful than them. Do we need to mention Guatemala, Chile, ect.?

I remember back in high school (late 90's early 2000's) still learning the same ole history and knowing little about my own or any ones else culture except for Europe (mainly British) and US history. If we, the United States of America, claim to be such a diverse country that is open to other cultures, why are we sending the message that learning about another culture mean you are dishonoring your country?

If you travel anywhere else outside of the U.S, the most common language used other than the language of the native country, is English. Yet most of us north Americans do not even want to take the time to learning and master another country's language.

So as far as resent towards another class of people, I ask what message are we sending then by removing ethnic study courses from a curriculum???

Just wanted to start a discussion on this one...i know this was not the most intricate or thorough post but always willing to put it out there for the fam

FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2010

Black farmers still not gettin' their money

"The Pigford II settlement agreement, which is contingent on appropriation by Congress, will provide a total of $1.25 billion dollars to African American farmers who alleged that they suffered racial discrimination in USDA farm loan programs"

Pigford II Litigation ––> article

Not sure why I haven't heard a lot of discussion about this within the media but then again, I do...

...And Congress says (at least what I think it would say if Congress was an actual person), "look here we don't have any more time to appropriate this contingency"...REALLY? An emergency appropriation was rejected as well. The providers of the food we consume each and everyday, we do not have time to pay? Keeping it in perspective, I do not sit in session with Congress in the Senate or House so I honestly do not know everything that is on the table of the discussion but of course that is why we have the wonderful C–SPAN network. I also do not know exactly what the attorneys for these farmers are asking Congress for in detail so yes this all speculation but I am still wondering....WHAT THE HELL?

But now that I think about it, Arizona is getting a lot of shine which will bring me to another post...

FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2010

F the Constution, Prove it Obama....

I wanted to also comment about the hoopla over what the Arizona legislation is doing as well...

Most of yall would care less if he produced his real birth certificate and shared with the public...oh wait, he did...and you still believe he is a lie...Yeah, I am laughing with you, Mr. President.

So yeah umm, Article II, Section, Clause 5 of the Constitution states the a presidential candidate must be a natural born citizen of the United States. Let's use some common sense (which is not common) and think, if the Constitution, the foundation of all laws of the United States, is stating this is a requirement, wouldn't you (Arizona) think that proof must be shown...I am still bit confused by their push for legislation but eh, what do I know? I am no politician....

TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2010

Angels added to the army...

Dr. Dorothy Irene Heights - Passed today at 98. An extraordinary phenomenal woman, who we all should know or learn to know to understand and respect our history and the struggle and fight for civil rights. She led many in the push for equal rights, a huge integral part of the National Council of Negro Women and plethora of many other accomplishment including a Congressional gold medal 2004. May you RIP and thank you, thank you, thank you.

The Legendary Keith Elam (aka Guru), 1/2 of Gang Starr passed away yesterday....43 years old, still young in his time. A huge influence on the hip hop community and definitely one of my favorites in "growing years" of hip hop. Wanted to leave you with on of my favorites and I am sure many others as well. Work Victory is yours, Guru...RIP.

FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 2010

Funny Friday: The Finals' Funk

Apparently, students are studying so hard at M.I.T. that they are not taking showers. The university took the initiative to give them a hint that your personal hygiene may improve your finals' scores. They passed out free bars of soap...YUP!..hmm, I wonder which ones are studying biology?..

Check it out:
Bars of soap passed out to M.I.T students

good look on this one, Sydmac!

TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 2010

Confederate History Month

So it seems Governor McDonnell has mad many of our Virginians either very happy or very upset....

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/04/06/confederate-history-month_n_527363.html

FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 2010

Escalanteeee

This week the great high school math teacher Jaime Escalante passed. I have some great childhood memories of the movie "Stand and Deliver."

Gotta give much respect to the all teachers of the world. It takes an insurmountable amount of dedication and passion to truly care for students who often do not care for yourself.

For that I want to shout out all of my professors and teachers who took the time to be there for me.

You'd be very proud, I promise.

-juskev

TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2010

Sustainable Growth by Google?

Yes I am late on this but I still want to give recognition and talk about it.

Kudos to Google for this one!
(I might be bias on this one a lil since the CEO and found of google is a VPI&SU grad...go HOKIES, lol)

In Lenoir, N.C. where thousands of workers laid off because of a Furniture store closing, Google takes the opportunity to step in and building a center which would create hundreds of jobs for the laid off workers. Not only that; they would also train the laid off worker in the technology necessary for practically any to do the job.

But my extra two sense on this is, is this consider sustainable growth or is it just a big corporation attempting or continuing to build an empire? True sustainable growth, in context, occurs when a community is able to sustain itself after given the proper resources and tools to do so. So was Google really giving the community a boost or just making itself look good in the public view...or both?

Who know...I do think it is example of the benefit of capitalism, though a lot do not like how the Walmart giant bulldozes into communities whether they like it or not...

just my thought, juskev

MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2010

VA2NY

Been mad busy with travels, moving and digging more into my passions these past couple months. Made my quad monthly trip up north to Brooklyn to see family and friends and as usual a GREAT time and good stories to come back with each and every time. Anyway, just wanted to give ya quick update on what is going on with me.

I've gotten feedback from yall on this blog and I am glad you all are feelin' it. Please let me know about things you would like to add for a post...especially MUSIC, of course I will use my personal discretion on what will be posted since it is my blog but yall know I am always down for some good music.

Let's continue to keep Haiti in our prayers and now also a deep prayer for the Chileans as well. President Obama needs to stop smoking (though he said he would calm it down); one of my cousins had the opportunity to check him in at the hospital in Bethesda, MD...so star struck the President had to tell her to let go of his hand, lol. ....Raheem Devaughn's new's album "Love & War Masterpeace" goes on sale tomorrow...YES! .... While the entire economy seems to be falling into debt til death, another Congressman continues to surplus and...get this, HE RETURNS THE MONEY.

Aiight, yall know I aint into the whole "blogging" my life stories so these are the quick updates for now...back with music soon...peace & blessings

-juskev

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2010

Plan flies into IRS building

An irate software engineer flies a plan into the IRS building in Austin Texas. Burned up his house to leave no evidence behind.....

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2010

What ya know bout?

Bueno trabajo, Costa Rica! They have elected this country's first female President, Laura Chinchilla.

Did you know Costa Rica doesn't even have an army? Abolished in 1949.

France is selling arms to Russia. How interesting since France is a part of NATO. Russia is still continuing to big arm the country of Georgia, which then leaves the "savior" country U.S. to start asking questions..hmmm

Thought this was kinda interesting from MoveOn.org. I am not sure of the authenticity of this "ransom note", but nonetheless it brought my attention. Recently, President Obama invited the Republican party to a televised open discussion on health care once again in response to their request for a discussion. I am pretty sure the response was not to the least open. As we all remember the last time open televised discussion which allowed them to ask him questions, did not make the Republicans looks so "smart."

Dr. Bernard Anthony Harris, Jr., the first African-American towalk in space (first to fly into space is Guion S. Bluford, Jr. on Challenger in '83) has been offering FREE two-week science camp programs at selected universities around the country, some of which are HBCUs. Pulling back to the community as well all should in some way....Reading about this definitely was a personal boost of encouragement. The importance of mathematics and science is definitely losing it's niche in education.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2010

Haiti debt forgiven

It has now been stated, by all nation-members of the G7, that any debt owed by Haiti is forgiven.

Yeah I would think, France, part of the G7 would not be so ruthless and say they are still owed by a people they once enslaved and made the Haitians pay for their own freedom.

Actually, I wanted to write a good amount for this post but you know what?....there is plenty of information out there on the history of this country and other countries that have been treated just as horribly but I will continue to bring to light any injustice that I can possibly take the time to share.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2010

Obama says, "C'mon Son!"

Well he doesn't actually say "C'mon Son!" but I definitely like Jon Stewart's commentary on this one!

This is a good look from the folks over @ on.us.tees where I referenced it....

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2010

Just a few things

Miss Virginia 2009 is Miss America 2010....23 year-old Communications major at VCU out of my hometown! Let's get it....VA STAND UP!!....yeah, She is FINE!

Serena Williams adds yet another tennis tournament title to her extensive list. Ms. Williams won the 2010 Australian Open through some growling painful matches...I see you champ!

So yeah, I know Obama's most recent State of the Union Address seems like ages ago but I want to mention something in particular about Obama claiming that "the flood gates will open" on a supreme court decision. Pretty much right now U.S. corporation have a loop hole to give unlimited contributions to political campaigns.

Uh oh Apple!

Wants some black history? Look around you, it is definitely happening right now!!!

Always know the past because it was a present for the future.
-juskev

MONDAY, JANUARY 25, 2010

You can't play here, boy....

Yes, I know I am little late on this. Shout out to my homie, Sewit,for the article.

Going back in time to....2010? Yeah, apparently someone has created a "Whites Only" basketball league.

Seriously...NO SERIOUSLY.

That someone is former professional wrestler, Don "Moose" Lewis. He claims that "fundamental basketball" in the NBA is being now overtaken by "street ball" mainly associated with "people of color." At least he used a socially accepted term...yeah...

So apparently this man hasn't heard of Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell, Oscar Robertson ect. I honestly do not want to respond much to the article but will reference this article in which some logic is simply put. I hope this sparks conversation on what reality we still live in here in the U.S. with President Obama...

TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2010

Hey there, Sugar Mama!

I read a very interesting article on NPR today entitled, "Sugar Mama's on the Rise." And honestly was not surprised at all by what I read. Definitely an empowering story for my strong beautiful women out there and even maybe good look for some of us men, lol.

There are now statistically more women with college degrees than there are men. Women are now beginning to match just as well with the salary compensation and management positions. I mean, what man wouldn't mind a woman taking care of him? A man with a very strong ego...I think we all knew the answer to that. I myself have a pretty strong ego but my pride doesn't carry me nor should carry the relationships we are in. I know for a fact if I were to be in that situation, I'd have no problem with it.

Anyway, I don't really want to say too much about the article. If you want to take the time, give it a read and form an opinion...peace!

-juskev

THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2010

RIP Teddy & To those fallen in the Haitian nation

Man, already a crazy beginning to ~~2009~~ 2010. In the past few years we have lost many iconic music legends. Let's make sure we continue the preservation of the music as the baby boomer era is now being laid to rest.
Rest in Peace, Teddy Pendergrass Sr., March 26, 1950 – January 13, 2010.

Hot mix of hip hop samples and originals:

Watch on YouTube

Also , Links for Haiti aid:

Support Doctors Without Borders in Haiti

TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2010

Some of my news updates...

Fox news adds their Auntie to the family; right where she belongs.

Alright, Utah! Their first African American woman, mayor! Congratulations Mayor Love!!

There is some good in the world! Former gang members are increasingly helping and working with police around the nation to help clean up the streets.

Looks like my 804 is finally starting to clean themselves up. I remember the last couple years of high school and my first year of college of the all the people my age being shot and murdered it was crazy...RIP my people... Proud of my city!

FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2010

PGA's person of the year passes

The professional golf world mourns the passing of William Powell, the first African American to build, own and operate a golf course. He passed away New Year's eve.

Mr. Woods has Mr. Powell to thank for opening that door of opportunity for him to become the greatest golf player and arguably the greatest athlete in the world.

Tiger did not want to fully admit that he is African American but I am sure he has had a pretty good reminder for the recent media events that have unfolded.

Mr. Powell thanks for working those long painful hours to take care of your family and opening up that golf course. You made your vision and dreams a reality and helped to make other's dreams and goal a reality as well.

Here's Mr. Powell's golf course and list of awarded accomplishments and recognitions below: Clearview Gold Club

1992 National Golf Foundation - Jack Nicklaus Golf Family of the Year
1996 - William Powell, Inductee into Black Golf Hall of Fame
1998 - William Powell, Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters, Baldwin-Wallace College Legend of Golf Award, The Woodholme Foundation
William and Marcella Powell Scholarship, The Tiger Woods Foundation
Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame
1999 PGA of America Life Membership
1999 - Congressional Black Caucus Foundation - Unsung Hero Award
2001 - William Powell, PGA of America Life Membership Doctor of Humane Letters, Wilberforce University
2004 One of 40 veterans invited by the Smithsonian Institution to serve as panelists at the dedication of the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.
2007 - Dr. William J. Powell Outstanding Male Leader Award, first presented nationwide by The First Tee (through donation of Fred Tattersall)
2007 - William and Renee Powell, Inductees, Ohio Golf Hall of Fame
2009 - Recipient, PGA of America Distinguished Service Award Person of the Year, Ohio Golf Course Owners Association Inductee, Northern Ohio PGA Hall of Fame Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce Community Salute Award

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2009

Attorney General echoes a message....

The same message said over and over again...."Where are the Black fathers?" This time the call comes from U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder

I know that it is an on going thriving issue within our black community but I for one still feel we do not give enough recognition, at least in the public media, on the black father that are there, that are loving their children; showing boy to be a man and show a girl how man is to treat a woman....in words of my fellow blogger Dre (on.us.tees) and them, "Let's Do Better!!"

But also in the end, the real men, the real fathers do not do it for credit nor do they need the credit...but I will for one will give it....THANK YOU DAD & TO ALL THE MEN TAKING CARE OF HOME!

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2009

Homosexuals deserve....Death?

Apparently in Uganda, this may hold true...

Homosexuality: A crime.

picture Courtesy of NY Daily News

The Boondocks are Back!!

My favorite animated TV show, The Boondocks, is coming back on air for a third season!! I am geeked!

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2009

Being audited for being poor...

Yup, our wonderful government for the people decided that people who are not making enough and prove they are not making enough, are schemers.

A mother of two that makes less than $20,000 had her taxes professionally done with the help of her family(mother & father), whom she was living with as well, and of course under IRS federal regulations could apply for Earned Income Tax Credit but was audited and was unable to prove that one of her children was actual hers...

Republicans have been trying to block EITC for years because they believed it is some glorified welfare hand-out. Which in reality it could be taken advantage just any type of assistance but clearly the IRS in this case has chosen the wrong battle and wasted their time and our tax money in attempting to prove that this innocence mother was trying to trick the system.

Yeah, definitely give this article a read if you have time.

Auditing a poor mother.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2009

I need $100, can you email it to me, Mom?

Yup, the day has now come when sending a G ($1000) through your blackberry, means literally sending it through your blackberry.

Soon you will be able to email money to any one of your friends, family or business person. All that would be required would the person name and email and of course official authorization from you. PNC is on of the banks that is part of the revolution.

Hmm, so hacker's heaven may be arriving...once someone figures out a clean way to our mobile phone networks, I don't know how I feel about that...

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2009

Food fighters are harmful to society

Going to the slammer for a food fight? Who would of thought innocence of that nature would lead to a misdemeanor on your record. Well, now some Chicago charter middle school kids get that chance to find out.

Yes, there should be some type of consequence throwing food around and creating a mess in the cafeteria but what happen to after school detention? after school janitorial work? Those were the type of ordeals that I know most of the 80's baby had to deal with when we were in school. But prosecution for food fighting? So what's next, assault charges for throwing paper at someone? Come on people, teaching a lesson, in school, usually involved some type of positive learning experience.

Aiight, yall know I don't do much ranting with my articles so I will stop there and allow you to read the article for yourselves.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2009

My new baby is a toy!

Photo courtesy of New.com.au by NIS Barcroft Pacific

Yup, you read it, right..

An 11 year old in Australia gave birth to a new baby girl and said it is her new toy...need I say more on this one???

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2009

First All Hip-Hop Radio DJ Pioneer passes

Just wanted to share some history with you all (I know I am little late on this, too).

John "Mr. Magic" Rivas was the first radio disc jockey to have an all hip-hop radio show on WBLS in New York, of course. Also a co-founder of the oh so legendary Juice Crew. (Masta Ace is still doing his thang on the mic til this day)

"Mr. Magic's Rapp Attack featuring DJ Marley Marl."

It was the year of 1983, the explosion of hip-hop truly making it to main stream.

The years of the Beastie Boys, Afrika Bambaata, Kurtis Blow, LL Cool J, Kool G Rap, Roxanne and host of other great mcees and music pioneers could be heard no where else but on this radio station. Well if it was heard somewhere else, it did not receive the attention and acclaim this radio station and dj received. A lot of my close associates and very good friends of mine are djs. Mr. Magic paved the way for them and many great radio djs of the 20th and 21st century.

Not only is he black history, he is an eternal musical presence.

I am in love with my hip-hop and good music.

RIP MR. MAGIC

-juskev

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2009

The litte guys can win, too

I read this article this morning.

A small media firm (turned global) that specializes in online music retail has turned the hearts and minds of the CEOs of Google, MySpace, and Facebook. Lala Media, Inc, has won contracts with these internet giants to offer music media service such as streaming and purchasing mp3s.

I wanted to share this news because of the huge paradigm shift that has been going on in the past few years with the purchasing of music. This is huge mark as continue to step even further away from the purchasing of compact discs. Yes, many of us may still enjoy the satisfaction of having some of the artwork included with cds but now and days, we just want to here the music and could care less how it is packaged.

La La pretty much gives you your own online iTunes...very interesting. They have been around for several years. They are similar to places like iLike and Imeem but they seem a bit more structured and offer many more features.

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enjoy your Friday and the weekend!

MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2009

I see you, Tiger!

Tiger Woods has become the first athlete to make a billion in earnings!

Some more black history for ya!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2009

It's still here and alive...

Interracial couple denied marriage license

What exactly is the "It" I am referring to? The closed-mindedness of not living in 2009 where multi-cultural intertwining (or interracial mixing) thrives. It is one thing to have your personal beliefs it is another to impose them on others and denying their rights...

Tangipahoa Parish, a Louisiana justice of the peace, decided to use his powers of justice to deny an interracial couple their right to a marriage license....I don't believe I need to say more to spark discussion on this one.

Still in 2009 as President Barack Obama resides in his current presidency...yup!!

In the words of my boy Samir, "you do the dishes"...

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

Disturbing the peace

(Photo courtesy of Ang from her facebook page via mobile phone, thanks cous!)

So, my home town is showing some real guts right now. This is why, even though my mother believes I should be in politics, I won't involve myself...I don't like to lie or streeeeetch the truth, though I have the tough skin for it, haha.

Anyway, President Obama, I definitely got ya back and know you are intelligent to know that this unprecedented backlash was coming from some of the things that were tossed around during your amazing presidential run. Things are not and were never written in stone and they should not be, but we all know the average american(even myself sometimes) takes every word literally and will often miss an entire statement because they hung on a word or phrase that they really liked or truly hated. Yes, I hold you accountable, on realistic terms. My family struggles just like the rest but I won't blame you.
I am happy you all back home are practicing one this countries greatest freedoms...funny how you chose to put it right over the Velvet strip club down at Shockoe Bottom. They practiced freedom too...

I am not outraged but baffled at the height that our President has taken more cynicism, criticism and outrage than any other president on record and yet just happens to be one of the most intelligent, most qualified, most dynamic President's we ever had in the history of the United States' presidency....go figure

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

3-Day weekends???

Image is of 1globalpark.com

Well, it's not a state of mind for all of us. Here's a good start and thought for your Friday.

Apparently, shorter work weeks are environmentally and financially savvy, go figure! Utah, about a year ago, passed an initiative to have 10-hour work days and Friday start the official weekend. Yeah, I bet you thought you wouldn't be making up for the 40 hours...nope, wrong. Traffic has been proven to reduce as a result of this initiative, too. More productivity from there employees as well.

It makes sense to me sense more than half the of the total workforce here in America works "overtime" anyway. Good job to once Republican Governor, Jon Hunstman.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

Yet another one of the many farmer protests around the world

Belgium farmer's protest

Farmers spray milk on a field in Ciney, Belgium, on Wednesday, to protest slumping dairy prices. (Virginia Mayo/Associated Press)

If you like those rich and whole Belgium chocolates, this doesn't look good for ya. It seems on the other side of the globe, they are having problems paying their farmers' due as well. The government is selling milk produced by farmers for much less than what it cost than farmers to produce it. The world average on the price of milk has fallen 40% in the past couple years.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2009

Wow, really Glenn Beck???

More very interesting pictures.

A rally which Glen Beck is rumored to be behind here in the DMV....

Link to an article on today's protest.

It also happens to be during the the Black Family Reunion on the National Mall this weekend as well. Very interesting

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

Emmit Till goes to the Smithsonian

Article

Emmit Till's casket is coming to D.C. The Till family has decided to have the casket on display so that young boys and girls could know the true story of our history and progress as a people.

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Hope you all enjoyed this beautiful Labor Day weekend. I know I did. Let's continue on with the week off right! Just catching up on a lil bit of news.

Music is coming in a day. I am going to wait til next week to hit you off with a lot of music I have been wanting to put on display. This week nothing you may or may not already know.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

Obama Addresses the Nation on Education

Watch on YouTube

I have posted President Obama's ~~live stream~~ Youtube video for today's speech for anyone to view.

President Obama's prepared remarks directly from the White House.

There has not been a speech that President Obama has done, that I have not been impressed with. The reason why I am most impressed with his speeches is not because of their eloquence but because his speeches involve actionable items both accountable to himself as President of the United States and to us, as a people of this Nation. Just reading the speech I felt empowered and could feel the energy, power and emotion flowing to the children that MAY be listening. Education doesn't just mean going to college and getting a degree. I for one, believe that the four-year institution may not be for everyone, but learning is. I have a personal quote that simply says "your degree is only but a mere tool to help the enhancement of your dreams become reality," meaning also it is not the ONLY tool. Education is an ongoing process but every process needs its foundation and I am elated that we have a president who is excited and fired up about the education and creating opportunity for EVERYONE to be educate, starting with children.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

Gimme my money, Grandma!!

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/02/AR2009090203887.html

I am a fan of the Redskins but they are definitely hardcore for this one.

I will let you read this one for yourself.

Argentine Farmers Strike

Argentine farmers on strike

Argentine farmers go on a seven-day strike starting August 25 (might be off by a couple days). The Argentine government is taxing the farmers 35%!!! From my understanding, when it comes to taxation, Argentina is pretty average. The current administration likes to tax on many exported goods such as soy and grains. But I still have never understood why farmers across the world do not get paid what is due to them when they are the ones producing the food that is put on our tables.

Let's think about that next time we go on our "soy" health frenzy. As being a person who definitely bought a lot of soy milk thinking that is the healthiest alternative, there are other alternatives of healthy protein from milk such as rice, almond and/or just plain old lactaid-free milk. But soy is in a lot of the packaged food we eat as well. Argentina is the 3rd largest producer of soy. The U.S. I believe may be second after Brazil or at least in the top five. So you health-soy fanatics have nothing to worry about.....yet

My approach to healthy eating is variety and portions in EVERYTHING...no such thing as a "diet" in my book...just form a habit that you know works best with your body and listen to your body....easier said than done, yes.

But an injustice anywhere is an injustice everywhere.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2009

DNA tampering

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/08/17/tech/main5248133.shtml

So maybe OJ was framed?....

It now has been scientifically proven that DNA samples at a crime scene can be replicated and/or created. 1984 has started it's reincarnation. George Orwell may one day be president...yeah I know that was corny but a catchy reference.

Peace and blessings!