Barack Obama is on the cover of the new Rolling Stone magazine. In the story is he is talking about his musical influences, what is in his IPOD and his feelings on hip-hop. It may sound played out, but Barack is more down to earth than anyone, especially any other president or presidential candidate than this country has ever had. He is able to relate to a great amount of people and it makes it hard not to like him. Hopefully, his character holds up and he can take the media bashings he has recently taken from other campaigns and groups against his cause. I am sure he will handle it well. OBAMA '08.
This is a very interesting article in which I greatly disagree with. The article definitely gives you something to think about and question, but can be insulting depending on what you view you are reading the article for. Based on a study done by Ulster University, the argument is made that the decline in religious believers over the years is do to people being smarter and having higher IQs. Kind of outlandish in my opinion. The studies suggest that people with higher IQs are better able to question religious theories and find wholes in religion that make it hard to believe that their is a God. So, is the study saying that if I do believe in God that I am stupid and that I only believe in God because I do not have the mentally capacity or intelligence to think against religion or believe anything else. This study is pointless in my opinion. Religion is based on faith and not theory. Everything is not meant to be proven and questioned. Religion is faith and believing and trusting in those things that we can not understand and cannot see. Our religion has nothing to do with are academic intelligence. It is two different bodies of thought. People believe in religion because of their life experiences and things that have witness, not because the have a degree or invented the next scientific breakthrough. There is no link between intelligence and faith. People who try to draw that line between the two, we must really question their intelligence.
Kanye has finally responded to the hate he has been experiencing due to the performance mishap at Bonnaroo. With much right, Kanye is furious at the way he is being portrayed as a selfish, "divo", who doesn't care about his fans. I personally can say this is far from true. Having gone to two shows on the Glow in the Dark Tour and having seen Kanye perform early in his career, he gives nothing but energy and passion in his performance. It's a shame and extremely disrespectful when someone shoots you down when you put your hard work, time, effort and money into something you love and try to be the best and people discredit you and your dedication like its nothing. Kanye is a passionate person and performer and one of the true artist still left in the game. Taking his passion and artistry for granted and questioning his love for what he does is disheartening and appalling. It's bothering also when other people are calling his "rant" and response to the situation "funny", when Kanye is obviously speaking from the heart and is hurt by how he has been portrayed. Much respect to Kanye. It's encouraging to see that someone is still working hard, despite their success and still speaks from their soul.
"Flogos are taking your marketing to the skies, and then some. It’ll shape your logotype into a “cloudy” mixture of soap-based foam and helium - and send it off to drift for miles, as high as 6 kilometers up.
Any form can be made (of any color) and almost any specified location covered. The company seems to maintain that “flogo” shapes are environmentally friendly (they just evaporate after a while, and airplanes will fly through them like through any cloud."
Not sure if this is effective branding or marketing, but is definitely a cool, innovative idea. This could possibly used in the future if we have hover cars or something. Could possibly be used to advertise to people traveling and be a new reason to get a window seat.
This post is from I Luw Fashion and it could not be anymore true. Many people think they have true style because they can match colors and everything they have on is new. However, that is not style at all. That definition of style is simply basic and exemplifies the style knowledge of a 5th grader. True style is natural and a self expression, not a show. Many people try too hard to be a great dresser, when the fact is it is just a part of your natural demeanor, character and who you are."For the gifted ones, style is an unconscious way of dressing immaculately, in other words it’s not a math problem and is done without any brain power. Apprising to becoming a fashion guru style is an all high aim like
Once in a while our ambitions are on top with excitement dazzling through the body in the build of a super outfit. The month’s wage has just hit the bank account, the weather is amazing, all the 9 planets are aligned and the new additions to the wardrobe are ready for a debut. We simply want to dress to kill and generate draw as many eyes as possible boosting ourselves confidence. If dressing good was a crime, the fella pictured would have been convicted of first degree homicide. One can’t argue the fact that he wake up and put on what ever was laying around. His swagger is at an all time high and he looks great, doesn’t he? Unfortunately a bit too good. The over matched touches give an imitation of fabrication as if he was dressed by a boy-band wardrobe stylist.
"....Red and Black lumberjack with the hat to match..."
Congratulations to the Boston Celtics for winning their 17th NBA Title in franchise history. I predicted the Lakers would win and I was wrong. I underestimated the Celtics, who were definitely a hungry team that just wanted it more. Paul Pierce will finally get his recognition as an elite player in the league as he has always been and KG seals his worth and greatest as a player as well. 
This is John Thain, the CEO of Merrill Lynch. He was the highest paid CEO in 2007, with a salary of $83.1 million. In my opinion, this is an outrageous salary. Don't get me wrong, it is a lot of responsibility and pressure to run a major corporation, and CEOs definitely deserve a strong salary. The question is , Is this amount of money reasonable? 
Ryan Leslie is an up and coming producer. He is responsible for Cassie's "Me and You" hit from 2006. Along with being a musical talent, Leslie possesses a bright entrepreneurial spirit having launched his own musical label and lifestyle group, Next Selection, and is responsible for his current success through his online and viral marketing tactics. Leslie is set to drop his second album (first album in the States) this summer. Take a listen to this fresh talent and the future of music. R-LES!!!!
I came across this interesting article about Barack Obama and his finances. Found this article to be very interesting showing how strict he is with his investing and the fact that his campaign raises so much money and he seems to have no problem financing his campaign. The article gives some insight on Michelle Obama as well. She is making bank as well. 
Euro 2008 began on June 7th. This is the equivalent to the World Cup for Europe. There have not been many surprises besides the Netherlands beating the Italians, the World Cup Champions, 3-0. Check out the games on ESPN.
The Lakers win Game 3 of the NBA Finals, make the series 2-1 and people are still non-believers in the Lakers. It's funny how everyone is on the Celtics bandwagon and feel the Celtics have the series in the bag. The Lakers have yet to play great and have not been embarrassed by the Celtics. They have been in every game. Even though Kobe has yet to have a mind-blowing game, he has not been shut down and as the series goes on he will only get better. 
How do we know when we are truly successful? How much money do we have to have? What car do we have to drive and how many do we have to have? How big does our house have to be? What neighborhood do we have to live in? How many pairs of designer jeans and custom shoes do we have to have? How many people do we have to know? Who do we have to know? Honestly, who has the answers to all of these questions? And do these answers even exist? Should these questions even be used to attempt to define success?
Lil' Wayne's third album is out today, Tha Carter III. I have not gotten it even though I have heard a few tracks. Typical Wayne, nothing exciting from what I heard. I will not judge until I hear the complete album. Not expecting anything to solidify his claim as "the best rapper alive."
This is how a suit should be worn, minus the man bag. This is how the perfect suit should fit. This picture is taken from The Sartorialist and it is style that is seldom seen. I was walking downtown to work and I always notice one or two well-dressed men. I rarely see someone that is able to pull off this type of style and expression. Maybe it's because I live in Richmond, VA, where fashion is not a big concern or a big part of the city's culture. Anyhow, this is an example of the classic look, style and fit that every well-dressed man should aspire to achieve.
I got the new N.E.R.D. album, Seeing Sounds, this weekend and I just got to listen to it. Let me first say that this is probably the best album they have put out, but I was kind of disappointed by the album. Actually disappointed is not the correct word, but a little let down. I was expecting an album that was more consistent with its style. 
This weekend I went to Busch Gardens Williamsburg. It was my first time going in several years so I was pretty excited. The temperature outside was like 100 degrees so it was definitely a rough day. Plenty of water was consumed. Other than the heat, it was a fun day. The lines were very short so I think I rode every roller coaster twice. I also got to ride their new ride, Griffon, I was not expecting much, but this roller coaster is a beast. The first drop is straight down 90 degrees. The ride is rather short on time, but not on excitement. The speed of this ride is crazy, definitely recommend this one. Overall, fun, relaxing day in a beautiful atmosphere. Good Weekend.
