Janet's VMA tribute for Michael (2009)

THIS is the way a tribute to the King of Pop Micheal joseph Jackson should be done. Although there were many others who paid tribute in different ways I think that it is his sister JANET who really paid tribute to her big brother.

Why Did I Get Married? Too

Janet Jackson on ABC

This is the teaser for the ONE HOUR special. This is going to be awesome! so you HAVE to watch it...

LaToya Jackson gets Pranked

This is really funny.







NOTE: This interview is NOT meant to offend any LaToya fans, stans etc. It is ALL in fun.

Take the Cannoli

Building a Better Cannoli

Prepare to think about the cannoli in a whole new way.

First step: thinking about cannoli at all.

Second step: adding booze.

Welcome to Stuffed Artisan Cannolis, a sliver of a storefront quietly focusing on the high vocation of cannoli stuffing, and only cannoli stuffing, opening Thursday on the Lower East Side.

Started by a couple of cartmongers who tested their cannoli skills in the competitive waters of Little Italy, Stuffed is the kind of single-minded bright, simple, little shop where you'll see things stuffed into a crispy little shell that you never thought would end up in a crispy little shell.

But as it so often does, it all starts with the cheese: owners Anthony and Brielle ditched their cart after spending a year tracking down the best ricotta they could find. (Naturally, it comes from a secret dairy farm in the fertile crescent of New Jersey.)

And they're putting that secret ricotta to good use with some of the most unholy, sacrilegious flavors you'll likely see anywhere: we're talking pumpkin pie, peanut butter and jelly, birthday cake, French toast, cappuccino and red licorice cannolis. Around Christmas expect eggnog and a bacon chocolate stunner.

For now, though, we'll do you one better: starting this weekend you'll be able to get a specially created White Russian cannoli just for UrbanDaddy readers.

The Dude would certainly abide…

Stuffed Artisan Cannolis1

76 Stanton St(btwn Clinton and Attorney)

Lower East SideNew York,

NY 10002212-995-2266

official website: http://www.stuffedcannoli.com/

NOTE: Stuffed Artisan Cannolis, opens Thursday, 212-995-2266

Taking a Dive

An Underwater Tour of the Great Wall

You've heard of the Great Wall. Maybe you've even seen it. But here's a bit of wisdom you may not have known: Some parts of the wall are greater than others.

Especially the parts that happen to be underwater.

Introducing Diving the Great Wall, the first-ever organized tour of the submerged portions of the Great Wall, running missions now.

This portion of the wall has been under a lake since the 1980s, but unless you planned on ferrying a few hundred pounds of diving equipment across the border, you couldn't take it on until now. Your scuba-sherpas will suit you up, bring you to the exact spot where the wall dips underwater and guide you to its most dive-worthy parts. Once submerged, you'll stumble across a few Ming-era stone carvings, some intricate tunnels and a tight-squeeze guard tower that will require every last ounce of your Bond-like scuba ability. (Wearing your backup tux is advised.)

Over the course of the trip, you'll get two scuba-assisted dives into the Atlantis-style ruins (feel free to keep the dress semi-formal for the second) before you start the earthbound portion of the voyage, which includes a guided tour of the unrestored parts of the Forbidden City, usually off-limits to tourists.

You always knew you were special.

Diving the Great Wallvia Urbane Nomads

contact: info@urbanenomads.com

Note:Diving the Great Wall, via Urbane Nomads, email for more information or call 65-67288614.

Not Too Shabu

The Beefiest Shabu-Shabu in Town

Machines do excellent work.

Really, kudos to all the robots out there.

But sometimes it's better to do things by hand.

Like when a restaurant starts butchering its own rib eyes and delivering them to your table for you to cook yourself.

Introducing Prime Rib Shabu—a new Inner Richmond shabu-shabu restaurant brought to you by chef/owner Luke Sung (Isa, Domo) serving hand-cut rib eyes and other fresh ingredients for you to prepare tableside—open now.

Ideal for a chilly, fog-filled night (which, let's face it, is just about every night in the Richmond) this is where you'll come with your buddies to cook all the steak you can eat in a boiling broth-based dashi.

While you can't miss the Prime Rib Shabu sign above the door, the steamed windows and steaming cauldrons on each table are what'll lure you from out of the cold. That and the heaping platters of meat, including the precious marbled cut-by-hand hunks, as well as the more traditional thinly sliced rib eye, lamb shoulder and seafood (think: head-on spot prawns, little neck clams and Hokkaido scallops).

Slide into the front booth by the window and start with a round of large Orion beers. Splurge for the nightly all-you-can-eat, which gives you full reign of the entire menu. And as the plates loaded with meat, veggies and noodles pile up at your table, keep dipping it all in the broth to cook, then in the chili- and parsley-spiked sauce before taking a bite. Then do it all over again.
Steady, like a machine

NOTE: Prime Rib Shabu, open now, 415-379-4678

I lovee this NEW Jan song!!!!

"Make Me" lyrics

9/13/09

Intro
I see what you're doing
Come here
So you think you're ready?
I just need you to...

Hook
Baby can you move, make me groove,
Show me what you do, make me move,
Baby can you move, make me groove,
Show me what you do, make me move, Baby make me...

Verse 1
You came here to sit or party
Tell me what's the deal
Gon' get up and shake your body
C'mon and take me there

Pre Hook
Ain’t nobody else like you
Only you got the moves you do
Ain't nobody else move like you
Only you got the grooves to prove it baby
We’re gonna have a good time
Me and you gon' get it tonight

Hook
Baby can you move, make me groove,
Show me what you do, make me move,
Baby can you move, make me groove,
Show me what you do, make me move,
Baby make me...

Don't stop it baby Don't stop till you get it up (4x)

Verse 2
I see you against the wall boy
What you waiting for I want you to take control now
Get up on the floor

Pre Hook
Ain’t nobody else like you
Only you got the moves you do
Ain't nobody else move like you
Only you got the grooves to prove it baby
We’re gonna have a good time
Me and you gon' get it tonight

Hook
Baby can you move, make me groove,
Show me what you do, make me move,
Baby can you move, make me groove,
Show me what you do, make me move,
Baby make me...

Bridge
It's getting hot in here
Just how I like We gon' dance it up
Until we see the light If you feel like I feel you can get it tonight
But first you gotta make me say...
Ooooooh...Make me (make me), baby, make me say
Ooooooh...Make me (make me), baby…

Hook
Baby can you move, make me groove,
Show me what you do, make me move,
Baby can you move, make me groove,
Show me what you do, make me move, Baby make me...(2x)

Outro
Don't stop it baby
Don't stop till you get it up (4x)

An Analysis of a Beyoncé Hater

Hello all out there in the world of divas and single ladies.
I wanted to talk about the woman we know as Beyoncé. I dig Beyoncé, she’s not necessarily one of my faves, but I give the girl her credit. With that said, I’ve come across a myriad of haters. They seem to come in drones whenever Beyoncé is doing something. I’ve sat back and analyzed them, and I think I’ve got them down. So here’s my profile analysis of the Beyoncé hater:

Basic Info

Name: Beyoncé hater

DOB: June 24, 2003

Age: fetus – death

Weight: let’s keep it cute

Height: 4’11 – 6’3

Aliases: [irrelevant female artist] fan/stan

Favorite music: anything but Beyoncé including but not limited to Alicia Keys, Brandy, Khia, Mandy Moore, Olivia Newton-John, Madonna, Mary Wells, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, and Anne Murray

Favorite Films: Mama I Just Want To Sing, Coach Carter, Double Platinum

Synopsis

To quote Beyoncéitis in a loose interpretation, “only attractive gay men like Beyoncé. Unattractive gay men prefer other artists."

Here we have conflicting reports. Black gay men love Beyoncé, attractive ones that is. White gay men like Madonna and think Britney Spears has talent. But for the demographic, we will talk about black men and women, both straight and gay.

The female Beyoncé hater is often unattractive, a platinum plus member of the itty bitty titty committee, and has a bad case of halitosis. She is often seen wearing denim skorts, peep toe Candies, and low grade outré premium yaki. The female hater is often a fan of a female artist who happens to be a Beyoncéitis casualty: Ashanti, Monica, Brandy, Mya, etc. Or perhaps a fan of who they think is “real” artist that makes “real” music such as Jazmine Sullivan, Chrisette Michele, Mary J. Blige, etc. The female hater thinks everything about Beyoncé is fake. Her hair, nails, personality, rib cage, etc.

The male Beyoncé hater is usually a fan of an 80s diva most youth wouldn’t know today such as Stephanie Mills, Patrice Rushen, or Teena Marie. And not even a fan of one of the bad ones like Janet, Whitney, or Sade. The male hater often finds it necessary to compare their 80s diva to Beyoncé whenever Beyoncé has something good going for her. A clear sign of insecurity if you ask me. The male Beyoncé hater is like the female. (S)He is often a fan of another Beyoncéitis victim, in addition to the 80s diva. His hate is more out of jealousy because he secretly desires his favorite artist to see the success Beyoncé is enjoying.

Common Excuses/Scapegoats

Beyoncé wins an award:

“Matthew must’ve paid for it. You know he’s on the Grammy board of voters.”
Beyoncé’s fan base increases:“

Only gays and women like her. They’re the majority.”

Beyoncé’s albums sell:

“Matthew must be buying up those albums.”

A Beyoncé song on the charts:

“LOL! Beyoncé can’t even make it into the Top 50.” [the song makes it into the Top 50] “LOL! Beyoncé can’t even make it into the Top 10.” [the song makes it into the Top 10] “LOL! Beyoncé can’t even make it to #1” [the song makes it to #1] “I wonder how much Matthew is paying the radio stations to play that crap.”

Beyoncé gets songwriting credit:

“She doesn’t write. She steals. She adds the word 'the', and she gets songwriting credit. *eye roll* That’s why Ne-Yo called her out on Irreplaceable.”

The general gist is that Matthew is the driving force behind her career. He buys her awards, participates in payola, and makes all the money. If Matthew did buy her awards, wouldn’t she have almost every award possible? Wouldn’t she have her Oscar and her Tony? Is it her fault the closest their faves will come to the Academy Awards in an online stream from their Acer laptops?

The Beyoncé hater will go to great lengths to find something hate on.

The hate includes, but is not limited to: singing, dancing, performing, wardrobe, hair, make up, knitting skills, DNA make up, skeletal structure, or the way she places the napkins in the glove compartment. They will complain about her eyelashes not being perpendicular to her sternum.

When Beyoncé falls short on something, i.e. not selling out 100%, they’ll use the “I thought she was the #1 diva in this game” line to justify their hate. Speaking of selling out, whenever Beyoncé gets positive reviews, sells out 100%, or sets/breaks a record for selling tickets, the Beyoncé hater will find a way to hate by saying something along the lines of “well she can’t selling out like so-and-so”. *snaps for the kids for the irrelevance*

Speaking of Forbes, (I know no one was talking about Forbes but whatever) the Beyoncé hater is often silent during these times. When the list(s) are released, Beyoncé is usually in the Top 10, but as of late, Top 5. It is here where the Beyoncé hater has to scramble for something hate on. They’ll find House of Deréon’s profits from the last quarter, Google some hate, or bring up something from the past such as the falling down the steps, the Destiny’s Child scandal, or even the fight she and Kelly had over who gets the last Church’s biscuit back in 1995. The first move is they’ll say “she has to do those things to make up for it with her poor album sales.” Usually that doesn’t work because it’s been used before. Next, they’ll say…well after that they don’t really have anything to say. And when all else fails, they’ll compare to her the person who is #1 on Forbes that year (which is usually Oprah).

However the Beyoncé hater does come in handy at times. You can always count on the Beyoncé hater to find out something about Beyoncé of which the fan was unaware. Did you know a Beyoncé hater found Beyoncé’s medical records and noticed she missed a hepatitis shot when she was 4 years old? She also failed to turn in her double-digit math homework back on March 8, 1994. And not only that, she filed her taxes late in 2004. You can depend on the Beyoncé hater to know her every move. He/she keeps up with Beyoncé more than the fans do. If you ever need a 60 second recap of Beyoncé’s life in the past 24 hours, the Beyoncé hater is your go-to guy. ;-)

Whenever their faves release a song, it’s always going to “shut down the game,” and/or “end Beyoncé’s career”. And when the song fails to even make the Amazon.com chart, the Beyoncé hater will also use another artists accomplishments to try and hate. They will milk another artist of relevance to not look stupid whenever their faves fall short.

Example:

Beyoncé hater: this new Adina Howard is about to end Beyoncé’s career.

*some weeks past by*

Beyoncé fan: so what happened to that Adina Howard song?

Beyoncé hater: Matthew paid the radio stations not to play it so “Sweet Dreams” would get all the airplay. Because he’s shady like that. You see what happened with Kelly leaving Music World. But that’s okay, Beyoncé better watch out for Mariah’s “Obsessed”. LOL Beyoncé will never be Mariah.

The purpose of the hate is to somehow belittle the blessings Beyoncé has bestowed upon us. The idea is to not give credit where credit is due. Unfortunately it may take her untimely passing before she gets it. Though some hate has seen little impact, most hate has been rather unsuccessful like Fantasy Ride. Whenever the hate is thick, it manages to backfire and Beyoncé is taken to another level (no passenegers on her plane, by the way). The hate possibly stems from jealousy, resentment, having nothing else to do, and just recreational hating. The projections for the next 10 years are only expected to increase. The House of Deréon projected 50 million haters by the year 2012. However as Beyoncé continues to grow, the numbers will increase drastically. So in closing, going around to different boards and seeing comments on different blogs, it’s almost impossible to get a complete analysis of the Beyoncé hater because the hate comes in various forms:

http://hateonbey.blogspot.com/

http://hateonbeyonce.blogspot.com/

http://weallhateonbeyonce.blogspot.com/

http://clutchmagonline.com/lifeculture/feature/top-15-reasons-people-hate-beyonce/#1

Apperciate someone while they're here...

A fans Take on Janet Jackson

Good morning, good afternoon, good evening...whatever time of day it is when you read this. Let me just first start off by saying that I don't expect many of you to take this seriously. This is just a means for me to express my admiration for Janet Jackson...and to share my life experiences under the blessings of Janhova. However some are bound to get pressed. We'll just ignore them and let them get frustrated behind their Toshiba's and Hughes Net Wi-Fi. I am your average college student with too much time on my hands. And with school out for the semester, I really don't have anything to do. Grades? Well at a black school, your grades are posted whenever the professor decides to push away from the bar, and get back to the office to submit your grades.


Anywho, hello. *happy face* As you can see I love Janet Jackson. For the sake of my laziness, I’ll refer to Janet Jackson as Janhova. Yeah I could just call her Janet, but that’s so cliché. Ever since I stepped my K-Mart game up from Mossimo to Faded Glory, I’ve been rather saditty. Ordering off the $1.29 menu at Taco Bell, rather than the $0.99 menu at that tired Taco Mac, walking around with Starbucks cups…you know the stuff the working class does to look important. So yes, like I said I love Janhova. Why you may ask? I really don’t feel like answering this, but since my violin recital isn’t for another few hours I guess I have time:


First and foremost, Janet is a great person.


Yes, she called her ex-choreographer a stupid bitch repeatedly in one of her songs. But hey, who hasn’t? Just look at the medical records of all of Naomi Campbell’s past employees. And yes Janet has pistoled whipped LaToya a few times. But then again LaToya shouldn’t have taken the last Church’s biscuit at the Jackson Family Reunion. But in all seriousness, Janet is a great person. Throughout her career, you have never heard any reports of Janet being a demanding diva. She has never bragged about her success, or let her success go to her head like Mariah’s did after The Emancipation of Mimi was released. She even donates to charitable organizations, whilst her brothers’ homes go into foreclosure. She’s a lady who has displayed poise, elegance, and grace for the past 36 years.


Janet makes great music.

Where do we start? Control? Velvet Rope? Janet: Remixed? Nahn, let’s start with Janet’s best album to date….Dream Street. Where would Janet be without this album? On an escapade? Lost in disturbia? A better place is for damn sure because without the lead single and “Pretty Boy,” that album is travelling down a boulevard of broken dreams. Janet has crafted some of the best songs this generation has seen. From teaching kids the importance of an education, to letting everyone know it’s okay to have sex in public. She’s always tackling the important issues. Her albums are a story book of life, making it easier to relate to her music. The need for control teenagers feel, the necessity to change the world with rhythm nation, or overcoming personal issues behind the velvet rope, Janet’s heart is always in the right place. She’s got a song about everything. A song about sex, she’s got it. A song about racism, she’s got it. A song about the nuclear proliferation of Iran, she’s got it.


Janet is a great artist.


There’s no deny her art. The way she combines R&B and Pop, Dance with Bluegrass, and Rap with Alternative Christian, remains unparalleled. Her music videos are among the best. I have yet to see a video today that can compare to the stage presence of Pleasure Principle. Nor has any female released a video that can send a population of 12 year olds into puberty. Janet pushed the envelope and broke barriers. Rhythm Nation 1814, and Velvet Rope were both ahead of their time. No one was bold enough to openly speak out about AIDS, S&M, homosexuality, depression like Janet did on Velvet Rope. The album was socially unacceptable, and Virgin wanted Janet to change the lyrics. A&M was sketchy about Rhythm Nation 1814. Never before had a pop artist expressed socially conscious issues in mainstream music. But she was a defiant little tramp. She told them hoez no. She even had Tina and Buckey keep the blades in their purses, and one under the lacefront just in case the record execs wanted to pop off at the mouth. Well, she got her way. And America got two practically flawless albums. We have seen artists like Usher, Britney, Beyoncé, Ciara stealing copying drawing inspiration from formulas used in Janet albums, artistry displayed in her videos, 8-counts, and overall etiquette. The fact that people are still looking to work she did while artists of today were still hooked on phonics is a testament of greatness.

Janet teaches you the necessities of life.


I’ve been a devout member of the Rhythm Nation since 1993, 16 years strong. I’ve been with Janet through thick, and thin, literally. She let’s you experience the ups and downs of life. When I see pictures of her driving her $100,000 Porsche, I look at my bus pass in a whole new light. I know that there are always going to be people who are better than me. Even when Janet makes stupid choices, I stand by her. As fans, stans, and fair-weather fans, we stand by Janet when she’s selling millions, and when she’s selling hundreds. All while teaching us that life isn’t always going to be riveting with excitement. Feast your eyes on this spectacle:



Take notice of Janet’s purse. When I see Janet rocking a $2000 Louis Vuitton handbag, I look at my $20 wallet from Loehmann's and learn to stand tall in my Wrangler jeans and Keds. It’s not everyday you see someone as fashion forward as such. She has taught her fans that she will always be more famous than us. She will always have more money than us. And lastly, she will always weigh more than us, and somehow manage to lose it three weeks before the video shoot.


Janet is an inspiration.

During the 80s, few black artists were slowly crossing over to the pop world. The almighty Michallah Jackson was the first to break the barrier for MTV to play black artists' videos. At this time Michael was still black, so he still had some credibility with the knee grows. It wasn't until 1986 that we saw a black female artist finally make it big in the pop world (well two if you count Godney Houston). Growing up, who didn't wanna be one of Janet's backup dancers? She has inspired a generation to dance. Her songs have encouraged nappy head chillun our youth to get back into school. For many young people, particularly blacks, Janet has been the model for success since the 70s. We saw a black woman taking chances, breaking down barriers, and opening doors for blacks in the industry. She is who record lables are molding their artists to become.Anywho, Janet’s birthday is coming up pretty soon, May 16th to be exact. Now some stans need to understand Janet’s birthday is not a nationally recognized holiday. Therefore please do not treat it as such. The last thing you want is to get fired from your job midway through the “If” breakdown. With May 16th afoot, I took the liberty of calling every Golden Corral in the tri-state area and warned the chef Janet may make a cameo. She’ll be accompanied by the Travelocity gnome. She’s going to be 43, and the media will be reporting her 13th pregnancy since last December.



So in closing, now you understand why there is so much admiration for Janhova Jackson. For the past 36 years she has been making her mark in music, movies, television, and more to come, if the hussy will ever get that lingerie line out. Becoming one of the best selling music artists in history, and the second most successful female artist behind beetlejuice Madonna. Maybe one day you’ll disown your favorite artist and step into the light…the light of our lawd and savoir Janhova Jackson.

Okay you guys I didn't write this one however I got {stole} this from Rhythmless Nation. I really think that this is really something that is so true about Janet Damita Jo Jackson.

Date Posted: May 2, 2009

The Sunshine in OUR Lives

Yes, I mean the sunshine in our lives. I'm not sure if we are really being told everything about Mr. Sun and trust me, you don't want him shining down on you too much these days.

Unfortunately, he's not just tanning us any more--he's also burning our skin for real. Sun exposure isn't always a healthy benefit for us all. I know we need the vitamin D it provides (in moderation) but ultraviolet light (UV) is the problem we have with the sun. It is an Invisible energy that can sometimes be harmful.

When UV rays enter the skin it can damage the skin cells. This can cause both visible or invisible injury. Results can be immediate as sun burn or it will just add up with results showing up later.And that is called unrepaired damaged skin. After twenty, thirty years or more it will create:

1) Wrinkles

2) Pigment spots

3) Precancerous lesions

4) Cancerous lesions on the uncovered skin's surface.

It has been found that the best time to (avoid) direct contact with the sun is midday. This is between 11:00am And 3:00pm daylight savings time. This is when sun rays are most intense. What you can do to protect you and the Sunshines in your life:

1) Add sunscreen (SPF) every 15 minutes. The Higher the (SPF) the better your skin is protected 50 (SPF) is Good

2) Hat, light clothing

3) It is also Wise to wear a shirt while SWiMMING!!!

Myth: That Sun Block / SunScreen will stop you from Tanning Thats NOT! True. You still Tan, it only protects your skin from outside and inside injury.
It's Only Because I Love You.

We all perish for a lack of knowledge.
Love
KweenBMzC

Quote of the DAY

“The reason people find it so hard to be happy is that they always see the past better than it was, the present worse than it is, and the future less resolved than it will be”

-Marcel Pagnol

Quote of the DAY

''Don’t be afraid to give your best to what seemingly are small jobs. Every time you conquer one it makes you that much stronger. If you do the little jobs well, the big ones will tend to take care of themselves.''

-Dale Carnegie

Quote of the DAY

“There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart…pursue those.”
-Michael Nolan

Quote of the DAY

“Realize that ultimate success comes from opportunistic, bold move which by definition, cannot be planned.”
-Ross Johnson

WHAT DO YALL THINK OF THIS??

The Monetization of Mimi: Mariah CD To Have AdsBranding

By Becky Ebenkamp

As music sales continue to drop like they’re not so hot throughout the industry, Island Def Jam Music Group is jamming on a new business model: integrating brands into artists’ CD booklets.
The first deal, created for the Mariah Carey release Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel on Sept. 15, is a 34-page co-production with Elle magazine that includes lifestyle ads from Elizabeth Arden, Angel Champagne, Carmen Steffens, Le Métier de Beauté and the Bahamas Board of Tourism. Providing the experiment goes well, the label is eyeing bigger brand deals for booklets of CDs by Rihanna, Bon Jovi, Kanye West and other artists.

The mini magazine contains Mariah-centric editorial (“VIP Access to Her Sexy Love Life,” “Amazing Closet,” “Recording Rituals”) and lifestyle advertising along with lyrics and other CD booklet elements. Elle contributed the editorial and designed the layout.

The booklets were created for the first run of U.S. CDs (1 million) and the first 500,000 overseas, said Jeff Straughn, senior VP of strategic marketing for Island Def Jam Music Group. It will also be available in a digital format for those who buy music online. A condensed version of the Mariah mag, sans the 14 pages of CD-specific material, will be inserted into 500,000 subscription copies of Elle’s October issue, which arrives mid-September.

“The idea was really simple thinking: ‘We sell millions of records, so you should advertise with us,’” said Antonio “L.A.” Reid, chairman, Island Def Jam Music Group, a unit of Universal Music Group. “My artists have substantial circulation—when you sell 2 million, 5 million, 8 million, that’s a lot of eyeballs. Most magazines aren’t as successful as those records.”

Carey was “very open” to the concept when Reid showed her a mock-up of the booklet in a magazine format that included brand imagery synonymous with her lifestyle. “I wouldn’t want to do Mariah Carey and Comet abrasive cleaner,” Reid said, laughing. “I wanted things that really reflected her taste.”

Reid said the program was unprecedented. Terry Dry, president of Los Angeles-based digital-word-of-mouth marketing agency Fanscape, agreed, saying that the CD booklet advertising is a first, though he wouldn’t be surprised if more labels look into doing the same thing: “Hollywood Records [Disney], I know they love to monetize all over the place for something like a Jonas Brothers record. Open any rap record and a couple of inserts will come flying out, usually for a business the artist is a part of. I wouldn’t be surprised if 50 Cent had a Vitaminwater thing.”
Labels are looking for ways to eke out extra bucks, borrow equity and cut costs anywhere they can today. Year-to-date album sales were down 13.9 percent for the week ending July 19, 2009, compared with the period last year, according to Nielsen SoundScan (227 million units vs. 195.5 million units). Of those 2009 sales, 18.9 percent, or 41.9 million, were digital.

Ad revenues are subsidizing 100 percent of Island Records’ costs for the Carey booklet, but label execs also see the alliance as a way to expand distribution at a time when the local music store is becoming as rare as the Beatles’ Yesterday and Today LP with the “Butcher” cover.

“We don’t have music retailers any more, so a smart consumer products company that understands the value in distributing music is going to restore the vitality of our business,” Reid speculated. “If we distribute music properly and if it’s done tastef ully, it could be a huge profit center for all of us. That is the missing link—we need partnerships.”

To underscore the point: At one large retail establishment, partner Elizabeth Arden is allowing the label to cross-promote the release. The CD Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel will be merchandised directly outside Walmart’s music aisle with Carey’s new signature Arden fragrance, Forever, which has its ad on the booklet’s back cover. The CD and scent will also be displayed together in the beauty department.

– Nielsen Business Media

Quote of the DAY

“If you have to lie, cheat, and steal, you’re just not doing it right, … Success is a matter of tough, fair dealings without shortcuts.”

-Donald Trump

LEICA X ANDRE X COLETTE C-LUX 3

IF YOUR LOOKING FOR A GOOD LITTLE QUALITY CAMERA THIS IS IT.

Leica x Andre x colette C-Lux 3

The Leica C-Lux 3 digital camera comes in a special collaborative version with Parisian artist Andre and colette. The camerca comes in black and white and features an illustration by the artist on the front. Each colorway is limited to only 30 pieces and will be available soon in the colette online store.

Quote of the DAY

“If you nurture your mind, body, and spirit, your time will expand. You will gain a new perspective that will allow you to accomplish much more.”

-Brian Koslow

Quote of the DAY

“No matter how qualified or deserving we are, we will never reach a better life until we can imagine it for ourselves and allow ourselves to have it.”

-Richard Bach

Ferrari 458 Italia

OH MY GOD THIS IS SICK !!!!!!!!!!! LOOK HOW THE BACK FLARES OUT!

The curvy accomplishment sitting before you is the newly-unveiled Ferrari 458 Italia, which will replace the F430. While the car won’t be shown in public until the Frankfort Motor Show in September, Ferrari has released the details and given us an intimate glimpse of what to expect with these stunning renderings. “Designed for owners for whom the priority is uncompromising on-road performance with occasional track day capability, but who still demand a car that is useable in day-to-day driving”, the 458 Italia features a direct-injected, mid-rear V8 good for 562 horsepower and 398 lb-ft of torque. A seven-speed dual clutch gearbox provides seamless shifting and control while a steering wheel with integrated controls keeps nearly every necessary adjustment at the driver’s fingertips. The 458 tops out at 9000 rpm and Ferrari redesigned the gear ratio so that 80% of its torque is available at the low 3250 rpm. The powertrain combines with the compact, aerodynamic shape and lightweight aluminum structure to provide a 0 to 62 time of 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 202 MPH.

AWEESOMEEEE camcorder !!!!!

KODAK’S ZI8 FOR THE LOW PRICE, EVERYBODY MAKING YOUTUBE VIDEOS SHOULD GET THIS
Count the announcement of Kodak’s Zi8 ultra-compact hi-def camcorder (above) as the latest salvo in the burgeoning Flip-killer market. But while Flip just keeps making subtle design refinements in its 720p models, Kodak and everyone else—mainly Sony, Sanyo, RCA, and Creative—are plotting victory by way of increased resolution and strategic feature add-ons. In the case of the Zi8, that means 1080p video, image stabilization, improved low-light shooting, YouTube and Facebook uploading, and…a microphone ja ck. That said, the virtue of this style of camcorder is the relative lack of buttons, not the lack of features, and at this price, we’re not complaining. One solid aftermarket option: the new Eye-Fi Geo memory card, which automatically geotags everything you shoot for eternity, for free—provided, that is, you’re using an Apple to upload your videos (or photos). Kodak Zi8, ships in September, $179, 1000words.kodak.com; Eye-Fi Geo SD card, $59.99, eye.fi

Quote of the DAY

“You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don’t try.”

-Beverly Sills

Quote of the DAY

“Don’t lower your expectations to meet your performance. Raise your level of performance to meet your expectations. Expect the best of yourself, and then do what is necessary to make it a reality.”

-Ralph Marston

Sorry I didn't get topost one yesterday... {comp. issues}

Chongalicious

HAHAHA

When I first saw this video I was all over the floor... I mean Laughing Crying Redness and Stomach Pain. EPIC fun!!

I hope you enjoy the video!!!!

CHONGALICIOUS DEF!

Quote of the DAY

“Today will never happen again. Don’t waste it with a false start or no start at all. You were not born to fail.”
-Og Mandino

Posh Spice SKIRTS

Victoria Beckham GOT HER OWN STUFF

She clearly favors pencil skirts and below the knee lengths, also in the collection she does have a couple mini-skirts and even a pretty wool cape for chilly evenings. But you gotta have the perfect body to rock this {Curves in the right places...and buying the RIGHT size}

Michael Home Movies with Janet

Michael and Janet doing the brother and sister thing. :)

Scream - Michael and Janet Jackson

The choreography for this video is really cool...

Def one of my favs!

Janet & Jermaine

<3 {no doubt} the CUTEST couple EVER!<3

Enjoy. I might find another vid with the same idea because they had more funny moments.

Red by Marc Ecko Phranz-Phun House Sneaker

Girls just want to have PHUN. You'll have plenty of it in this way cool shoe that features rhinestone detail on side panel, lace up style, decorative charm, and a classic rubber outsole. Imported.

Red by Marc Ecko Phranz-Phavorite Sneaker

As seen on Vanessa Hudgens in her Sneaker Night video. High top street style glitters with color and style. The Phranz-Phavorite shoe from Red features a leather upper with sparkling accents and rhino logo. Stitch and overlay detail and lace up front. Cushioned insole, traction outsole. Imported.

Quote of the DAY

“You will ALWAYS miss 100% of the shots you do not take.”

~Wayne Gretzky

Carlos Falchi Flower Flat Clutch

I recently reveled in the beauty of the hand painted Carlos Falchi Floral Sling. And it was not just me who loved the bag, many of you did. But then a question popped up; “Will the paint run? Is the bag too delicate?”. I asked over at Carlos Falchi and they said to assure you all that no, the paint will not run as it is glazed over. And no, the bag is not too delicate to use, they use the stomach of the snake which is very resilient.

Now that we have covered that, there is a perfect option for those of you who loved the idea of the hand-painted floral pattern but prefer it in a smaller bag. The Carlos Falchi Flower Flat Clutch is also designed with hand-painted flowers and has an optional chain shoulder strap. This is a thin clutch, but long and capable of holding night out necessities (12″W x 5.75″H x 1″D). The interior features a zip pocket. Again, this is a brilliant design from Carlos Falchi. A simple sleek python clutch with a burst of color, which is hand-painted. This makes the bag entirely different from any other in my collection and in most collections. Leave it to the genius, Carlos Falchi.

PJ WORLD YACHT

REAL BIG BOY ISH (SIDE NOTE) NEVER STOP DREAMING

Palmer Johnson World Yacht: the Rolls-Royce of Mega-Yachts
Customers of extreme wealth have come to expect more from their purchases. Three-floor bedroom suite? Mobile home gym and spa? Helicopter pad and hangar? Submarine garage? Big as they are, there’s only so much you can fit in a Rolls-Royce. So the revered British marque has teamed up with renowned shipyard Palmer Johnson on what could be the ultimate globe-trotting mega yacht the world has seen yet.
With 82 meters (267 ft) fore to aft and six decks of living space, the PJ World Yacht packs all the features we listed above and then some. It’s even got an anti-piracy system – we’re talking about real pirates, not copying DVDs here – and an environmentally-friendly diesel-electric propulsion system. At the moment, this Ice Class cruiser – enabled by Palmer Johnson’s acquisition of Noway’s Flekkefjord & Slipp shipyard – is just a concept, but at this level, all it takes is one wealthy customer to turn the idea into reality. And something tells us that customer already has a Rolls-Royce or two in the garage.

Christian Dior Shoe Line {Fall 2009}

The Christian Dior shoes for this upcoming Fall 2009 are very distinct and have an old world quality. It’s the curved heel with the brocade inspired metal work that gives the shoes that quality. These shoes, like most this season from the top designers, have a double platform and a towering heel.

St Regis Monarch Beach

St. Regis Monarch Beach Turned Over To Citigroup

Last month I saw that the owners of the St. Regis Monarch Beach in Dana Point, California had defaulted on a $70-million loan. The Orange County resort, infamous for being the site of the $443,000 AIG retreat after the federal bailout, was scheduled for a foreclosure auction. The auction didn’t take place and the resort was officially turned over to the lender of its $70 million mezzanine loan, Citigroup. The Wall Street Journal reports that deal took place after weeks of negotiations between Citigroup and the owners of the hotel, Farallon Capital Management LLC and Makar Properties LLC. A Citigroup spokesperson has said that the foreclosure acquisition will have no impact on the daily operations of the resort which will carry on as usual.

The St. Regis has a 400-room hotel, a golf course, a private beach club and several restaurants including Michael Mina’s Stonehill Tavern. The property is current on two other mortgages totaling $230 million and was refinanced in 2007 resulting in the $300 million in debt. The five-star hotel is located near Laguna Beach, California which is also home to Ritz-Carlton and Montage luxury resorts.

AWEESOMEEEE CAMERA!!!!!!!

Your own private PixarForget about the funny glasses: Fuji’s just-announced FinePix Real 3D W1 point-and-shoot camera lets you shoot stills and video with the 3-D look sans specs. The secret? Two lenses, each with its own perspective and focal point, snap separate images, which are then combined digitally to—ostensibly—blow your freaking mind. There’s an optional eight-inch LCD viewer for gazing upon your handiwork, or you can have stills processed and printed by Fuji’s special labs. (Pricing for that service is, as you’d expect, TBD.) If you get bored—or overstimulated—with the 3-D business, the camera can also shoot old-fashioned 2-D with different effects in each lens at the same time (one black-and-white landscape, say, and the other a high-saturation color close-up). You’ll have to deal with a form factor sculpted to imitate a smiley face, though, which makes us wonder: Who decreed that 3-D necessitates kitsch?Price not yet announced, available in September; fujifilm.com

Quote of the DAY

“In helping others, we shall help ourselves, for whatever good we give out completes the circle and comes back to us.”

-Flora Edwards

*A.S*- I really want you!

So...There's This "G.U.Y" Right!

1. He's Funni
2. He's Nice
3. Likes The Same Things That *I LIKE*
4. Totally Cool Down To Earth Kinda Thing!
5. Is Freakin H o T
6. Makes Me Freak Out When I See Him!
7. Really Smooth Not To "Im The Ish"
8. Knows How To Give Me Butterflys In My Tummy :)
9. His Personality...Roxx Mi Soxx!

THE #1 Q U E S T I O N IS!!.......

H O W! Do I Tell Him?...

That HE M a k e s Me W e a k......

Unless....He Already Realizes This From Mi U t e r l y O b v i o u s R e a c t i o n s

To His
G r e a t n e s s...

H e .I s. M y .P e r s o n a l. B r a n d .O f. H e r o i n e .<3.

The Kind Of Thing I Should Avoid...

But Im *T O T A L Y* And *S a d l y*...

A t t r a c t e d T o H i m

So What Do I Do?

Because This May Be The B e s t . E V E RWhich is...

E x t r a o r d i n a r i l y <3 M a g n i f i c e n t

~KweenBMzC <3>

Apparently this is my Secret Innermost Desire for my Life

Sexual Stimulation

Your subconscious mind is driven most by sexuality. What this means is that when your unconscious mind sees an opportunity to remind you of your sexual desires, it takes full advantage of it. Because of this, things that have very little sexual content or that seem sexually neutral to others, may register as sexually charged to you, at least on an unconscious level. Your unconscious mind recognizes the value of sexuality. The reason it may do so, is because of a deep-rooted fear of the opposite living a life that is numb to sexual desire or is turned cold by it. Your unconscious mind may be trying to avoid this sexual dullness, and so it reacts by swinging to the opposite extreme, strong sexual desire. By sending you these sexual messages on a regular basis, your unconscious makes sure you don't forget about sex. Demure who can resist your seductive charm? You have mastered the art of flirting so well that all you have to do is sit there and look pretty and they come to you.

My heart in Danger

Ok, so I'm scared out of my f-ing mind. I think I'm in love, completely and totally head over heels in love. But the scary part is I've never really felt like this before and I'm completely out of my element. I'm such an independent person like I don't need anyone to make me feel complacent but this one guy makes me feel like no other. When I think about anything in my future he's always the first person who comes to mind. And the scary part is... just because you want someone in your future doesn't necessarily mean they're going to be there or even want to be there. The thing is we were friends for so long that its come to the point that I can't see myslef with anyone else which is kind of nerve wrecking. I'm 17, I have my whole life ahead of me and I'm stuck on this one guy who basically makes my world go round. And he's excatly (for the most part) what I thought my ideal guy would be. Its wierd for me to be writing this about a guy who 9 wks ago I was kinda "shy" around(couldn't express feellings) but not only that, its wierd for me to feel this way at all. But sometimes your scared to admit something you know you've felt for SOO long because deep down inside you know that's all you've ever wanted. Now the only question is... does he feel the same cuz I've messed up... a lot, a whole lot and I've taken many things for granted but hey whose fault is that. The turth is.. I have a hard time letting anybody in and I actually have allowed him in after a LONG time, nevertheless I did. Now I kinda feel vulnerable and I ALWAYS think about him when I'm doing certian things, when I say certain things and when I see certain things. Sometimes I even dream about him and see him when I know that we are definitely miles away from each other and will not bump into each other for sure. I really have this guy on my mind and I don't really know what to do or how to define how I feel, maybe it's love and hopefully not lust. But OH MY GRILL!!! I feel like one of those girls who only thinks about their boyfriends day and night and I don't want that to happen, it's okay sometimes but not all the time. Because I'm scared I find myself backing away and he just stays still. I guess it's kinda like my way of testing how he feels about me but it's just made the gap i created even bigger than I ever thought it would. All i know is I wish he would give me some kind of sign that either we're going somewhere or we're over. The questions are HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT ME/WHERE IS THIS GOING/WHAT IS HAPPENING TO US??? I'm scared almost to death of what I'm feeling and I need some advice....

-KweenBMzC

Broken Relationships

I used to feel like I really needed him and now I don't. When we're in the same place I can feel that him looking at me and at some points I can't help but look at him either. When we actually do make eye contact there's a sense of longing like we really want to talk but we don't and you can actually feel the pain between us. I really hope that things can be normal or somewhat normal between us. I don't know if he feels the same way and I really don't know if I should talk to him or not. I feel really really disconected and I know its probably not the best thing in the world for me to be dwelling on but I can't help it. I just miss the way things used to be before he left and there was this whole world of difference between us.

Thats all for now...

KweenBMzC<3