Operation Me

I feel like Dr. Dre at this very moment; I need a doctor. I think over the course of the last three years or so especially, I lost track of what was important to the pursuit of my destiny. I believe for the greater portion of my life, I have spent it being a fuel station for others. Patrons or so-called associates/friends/family have been driving through me, filling up their cars and moving on. I was content with this process until just recently. I was blinded by my own nurturing spirit, compassion and/or love. But, certain occurrences have brought clarity to my actions and helped me realize that they where/are having an ill-affect on my life. So today, I shall begin what I call: Operation Me.

I have decided that it is imperative that I take a vacation from my current ways and actions, and re-construct Me. I, not unlike all of you, am imperfect and flawed. But, I have decided from henceforth that to truly help others and change this world I have to be the best Me I can be. Thus, Operation Me, is going in full effect immediately. I want to make an impact on not just those in my sight, my peripheral or in my present, but I aim to change the world as we know it. But only by initiating Operation Me will I be able to do just that. So to all of you who may never hear from me again, know that this is a necessary action. Please don't take it personal, but Operation Me is way bigger than you or I. Operation Me will ultimately benefit us all in the long run; trust Me. Perhaps, you should focus on Operation You. That may help you understand Operation Me. If not, only time will inevitably reveal all those things which we may not currently understand presently. Love me or Hate Me, Operation Me is beginning in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.....

New Music: Ladies Love Me - Chris Brown ft. Justin Bieber

Destination Unknown

You have to believe me when I tell you this: One of the best things in life is traveling. As I have stated before, I don't see how people go their entire life and never leave their neighborhood, block or burrough. I am a true fan of all modes of transportation, but I love the friendly skies the most. I use to plan every trip, but these days I don't even grab a map. I back a bag & hit the nearest airport headed to Destination Unknown.

I think most people have the wrong perception when it comes to traveling or vacationing in general. With the state of the economy currently, you can find the best deals on numerous travel sites that will take you anywhere in the world. Companies are giving away trips to places you would normally have to pay a "pretty penny" for. There are so many Destinations out there, many known and many Unknown. Pick one for goodness sakes and get off that couch. Some of you act like your job will close down if you take a day off; Boy/Girl please!!! Even the President of these United States takes a day off. So what makes you think you can't. Don't let this life pass you by. There is a Destination Unknown out there right now, with a room, a beach & a drop top rental car with your name all over it. The summer is almost over; head to your Destination Unknown---Today.

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Changes - TuPac ft. Talent

Change(s)

We all go through Changes in this life. Some Changes are mental. Some Changes are physical. Some Changes are spiritual or emotional. No matter what type of Changes they are, you must learn to embrace and accept them. As the old adage states, "the only thing constant in this life is Change." In lames terms, that means, even it tomorrow doesn't come, Change will. No matter what, things around you, in you and/or close to you will Change, and there is absolutely nothing you can do about it.

Changes will happen and most of them you won't be able to prepare for. But don't get discouraged. Changes are a sign of progression. Changes are a sign of newness. If things always stayed the same and never Changed, this life wouldn't be worth living. As you embark upon the future Changes in your life, understand that they are necessary for your personal growth and development. If the people around you or the environment around you doesn't Change, then you need to Change who you hang out and where you chose to live. Change should excite you and motivate you to want to see more Changes. No one should want to be the same or do the same thing forever and always. Be an ambassador for Change. Be a Change-Agent. Be the Changes you want to see in this world. Change your mind, Change a life, Change yourself and Change something----every single day.

50 Things About President Obama; Happy B-Day Mr. Prez

Check out the list.

1. He and Bill Cosby are the only people to ever get free food from Ben’s Chili Bowl.

2. He ate dog meat, snake meat, and roasted grasshopper when he lived in Indonesia.

3. He says his favorite children’s book is “Where the Wild Things Are.”

4. He owns a pair of boxing gloves signed by Muhammad Ali.

5. He collects Spider-Man and Conan the Barbarian comics.

6. He worked in a Baskin-Robbins ice cream shop as a teenager.

7. His favorite show is “The Wire.”

8. He majored in Political Science at Columbia University.

9. His father grew up herding goats.

10. He used to drive a Chrysler 300m.

11. He used the n-word in his audio book “Dreams From My Father.”

12. He watches HBO’s “Entourage.”

13. He was an avid reader of the “Autobiography Of Malcolm X.”

14. He owns several Bob Marley albums.

15. His first date with wife, Michelle Obama, was the movie “Do The Right Thing.”

16. He kept a pet ape called Tata while in Indonesia.

17. He applied to appear in a Black pin-up calendar while at Harvard, but was rejected by the all-female committee.

18. His favorite book is “Moby-Dick” by Herman Melville

19. His favorite movie is the “Godfather.”

20. His high school yearbook picture inscription thanks “Tut,” “Gramps,” and the “Choom Gang.” Choom is Hawaiian slang for “pot smoking.”

21. He has seven half-brothers and sisters in Kenya from his father’s other marriages.

22. He did a good imitation of Jesse Jackson while he was at Harvard.

23. His high school nick name was “O-bomber.”

24. He won a Grammy for his audio book “Dreams From My Father.”

25. He has read every Harry Potter book.

26. He was called Barry until he became known as Barack in college.

27. He was in the Columbia Black Student Union.

28. Jesse Jackson’s daughter is his daughter Malia’s godmother.

29. His favorite artist is Pablo Picasso.

30. He can bench press 200 pounds.

31. His name means blessed by God in Swahili.

32. He was the 5th African-American to serve in the U.S. Senate.

33. He enjoys rap artists The Fugees and Jay-Z.

34. He gets his hair cut once a week.

35. He says he would’ve been an architect if he wasn’t a politician.

36. He was on the Hawaii high school state basketball champion team.

37. He was mentored by Harvard Professor Charles Ogletree who was also the lawyer for rappers Tupac and Shyne.

38. He loves playing Scrabble.

39. His favorite president is Abraham Lincoln.

40. He traveled to Kenya in 1988 and met many of his paternal relatives.

41. His favorite meal is wife Michelle’s shrimp linguini.

42. His paternal grandfather was affiliated with the Kenyan revolutionary Mau Mau movement.

43. His maternal grandfather fought in World War II.

44. Some of his maternal ancestors were slave owners.

45. He moved to Chicago and worked as a director of the Developing Communities Project after college.

46. He has a beer named after him in Kenya.

47. He wrote a children’s book “Of Thee I Sing.”

48. His father attended Harvard University.

49. His first public speech was at Occidental College, calling for the school to disinvest from apartheid South Africa.

50. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Harvard Law School.

From: http://newsone.com/newsone-original/casey-gane-mccalla/obama-birthday-50-things-you-didnt-know/?omcamp=NEWSBAR

R. I. P. Bubba Smith; Thanks For The Laughs

This Might Be Worth More Than A RedBox Night

Tomorrow Is Today

I don't know why people focus so much on the things in their future. It's almost like Today isn't happening. You converse with folks and their always like, "I'm going to have this type of car, job and/or spouse one day." It's like they don't dream in the present, only in the future. But I have a message for you Tomorrow people: Tomorrow Is Today. In other words, what you do at this very moment has the most impact on the things you may be able to do Tomorrow.

If you don't maximize the time you are giving Today, you may not have a Tomorrow. Most people say, "Tomorrow isn't promised." But, I don't think they understand that those words are a signal/alert to get you to do what is needed Today. Tomorrow is really like a fantasy or mirage. While you may be able to fathom what you plan on doing, you should put all your best into Today. Once you learn to live Today and everyday like it is your very last, then you will ultimately have immaculate Tomorrows. That is what life is all about.

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New Music: Copy, Paste - Diggy

KD Drops 66 Points In Rucker Park

Settling---For What?!

By no means is it acceptable for you to Settle. If people can't respect you as you feel you should be respected or love you as you feel you should be loved, then they don't deserve the sweat off your forehead. No one should Settle. When you forsake your own happiness for another person you are Settling. I think some people are so conditioned to being with someone that they feel it is the end of the world to be alone. But some people who have a so-called significant other that they have Settled for, end up spending more time alone, then those who chose to be single and date. Settling isn't cool, nor will it help you find the joy, happiness and love you deserve.

Settling will only give you a taste of something when you deserve the whole thing. Settling will only give you a temporary rush, when you deserve a constant high. Settling will only give you a little bit, when you deserve so much more. Unfortunately, people Settle in all walks of life. They Settle at home, work and with the many relationships that have. Today, I encourage you to examine your situations and the circumstances in your life. Are you Settling? If you are unsure, ask yourself, "are you getting everything you feel you deserve daily." If not, then you are indeed Settling. I am not suggesting you will have everything you want, but you should at least have those things you need. Settling is so unnecessary. Live life on your own terms. If you want to give someone a little more than they deserve or put up with some things that you don't necessarily want to, make sure it's only because you want to, not because you have to. If you are giving others and other things the best of you, what are you getting in return? Keep Settling and you will see the answer will ultimately be a million pounds of disappointment and a zillion tons nothing.

Enjoy; I Did!

President Obama On Debt Deal

Politics Matter

I have to be perfectly honest. Until the election of President Barack Obama, I could care very little about Politics. I am sure I have voted in every election, but I know for a fact that I wasn't as involved in the entire process until that specific election. I was more engaged in the holistic process from the beginning of the campaign season up until that wonderful night when President Obama was installed as the 44th President of the United States. If there is one thing I have learned throughout the process and during President Obama's first term, just like Race, Politics Matter.

Unfortunately, most people don't pay attention to what is going on in D.C. or on Capitol Hill. People broke their backs getting to the polls to put President Obama in office, but lacked to support him once he got there. The only reason people are paying attention to Politics now is because this whole situation with the debt talks will impact the least among us most. When you say that social security checks, unemployment, and/or veteran benefits would be affected, people began to get interested. Whether you like Politics or not, they do Matter. Each of you should pay attention to what's going on in the Political arena. Even if you don't understand it, you should still try to make time to pay close attention to the national Politics/Politicians as well as your local Politics/Politicians. Nothing is more important at this point then the economy and jobs. If we can't work, we can't provide for our families. So Politics Matter.

We are on the cusp of a new election year. It is going to take all of us plus some, if we plan to keep President Obama in office. So, when you are heading to the bank to cash your check this month, think about what you can do to make sure President Obama gets another four years to fix what G.W. destroyed. It is the least you can do, because Politics Matter.

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Wealth Gap; The Truth Is In The Numbers (Cont.)

Wealth Gap; The Truth Is In The Numbers

By Charlene Crowell, NNPA Columnist –

In the 25 years since the federal government began publishing demographic data on Wealth, the worst disparities emerged for 2009. A newly-released analysis by the Pew Research Center found that the median Wealth of white households is 20 times that of Blacks, and 18 times that of Latinos – a gap that nearly doubled in size for these same three racial groups more than 20 years ago.

Further, when Pew compared Wealth Gaps for 2005 to those of 2009, the clear conclusion was that the combination of the housing market bubble and the subsequent recession were the underlying causes for these record disparities. In 2005, just before the housing bubble burst, white median net worth was $134,992. Comparable figures for Latinos and Blacks were respectively $18, 359 and $12,124.

By 2009, all three groups lost Wealth; but Black median net worth was less than half of that recorded for 2005: $5,677; Latinos families were only slightly better at $6,325. Yet for white households, the median net worth decreased to $113,149.

According to Pew, household wealth is determined by subtracting all debts owed from the accumulated sum of all assets, including real estate, cars, savings and checking accounts, retirement accounts, stocks, etc. (from: www.blackvoices.com)

{People lie, but Numbers don't. The Truth Is In The Numbers. I don't know what this means to you, but the when I read that the net worth of Whites was 20 times that of Black, I was flabbergasted & disgusted. How is that we live in a country were we were enslaved and then so-called freed, but we still have yet to make any real progress financially? Wake up people! We need to stop "balling" and "blowing money fast." We need to stop wasting money on cars, clothes and other materials things and start investing in ourselves and support black-owned and operated businesses. On the path we are currently on, we will most certainly be obsolete as a people by the time the next survey is released.}