Birdman ft Drake & Lil' Wayne Money to Blow www.OURBLOC.com
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Saturday, August 22, 2009
NEW MUSIC BREAK on the BOOMBOX: Birdman ft Drake and Lil 'Wayne - Money to Blow (KRAZZYYY HOT)
Birdman ft Drake & Lil' Wayne Money to Blow 
Friday, August 21, 2009
the Flat Screen: 'Project Runway' - Episode 1
First of all, welcome to L.A. & F.I.D.M. ! We missed you Heidi & Tim! Welcome quirky personalities, divas & future stars!
Let me just say I love the model spin off 'Models of the Runway' which shows the hit show, 'Project Runway', from the models point of view where they have no choice but to hope the designers deliver and it will take the attention off of them. But Heidi makes it perfectly clear, it is a battle for the models too. The greatest thing is you get the inside dirt on the designers (how they really are) and you get to see how they were even chosen anyway. So I'm geeked to see how that will be :-) The first challenge is the Red Carpet Challenge with the infamous, Nokia theatre as their inspiration. The red carpet is where many designers fall in love with Fashion. Guest judge Lindsay Lohan joined the wonderful judges, Nina Garcia, Michael Kors, and Heidi Klum for judging. Of course, Tim started it off with his infamous saying, "Make it Work" as he had to talk Johnny, new designer and former methhead, out of quitting or at least from giving up on the first frickin challenge because the pressure was TOO much. Mitchell annoys me immediately because he doesn't have his dress ready but the real reason is the measurements he took were ALL wrong. But he blames the model,Yosuzi , being 5 inches thicker - like really? like overnight? like women never lie about their true sizes? BUT, I can tell that Mitchell is already a hot mess and I will celebrate the day when he goes. But a part of me is curious about good ol' Mitch despite my previous comment but again, that's a tiny, minimal , itty bitty curious. People to look out for this season: Love Ra'Mon (should be careful since his piece was seen as safe & well structured), Irina (although the dress was very long), Love love love Carol Hanna and Christopher, where his piece was coined as having "had some bite to it" but he needs to be mindful of colors chosen People to NOT look out for: Hated Mitchell and Crystal ...Ra'Mon stayed whispering, a sly "Call Me" to Lohan. Ari was booted for her eclectic, out of this world fashion that had nothing to do with the red carpet or any that I know of. But still, I feel sort of melancholy because I wanted to see more innovation this season and I believe Ari had what it took. However, the verdict was in and Christopher wins the first episode and gains immunity for his rough meets feminine red carpet look. Winning look at the top or you can see at http://www.mylifetime.com/.
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the STOOP: Em Announces the Release Date for Relapse 2
If you dug the first edition of Relapse, you will have a short wait for Eminem's second installment. SOHH.com, is reporting that Relapse 2 released date appeared on Amazon.com's UK website earlier today as November 16, 2009; meaning it will be available in US stores on November 17th. OURBloc.com has scoured the net, but we haven't been able to find any details on the anticipated album features or production. Writer/Editor: @rannyran on Twitter http://www.ourbloc.com/
BLOC News: Cash for Clunkers Ends Monday
Let me begin with giving President Barack Obama a round of applause for doing something that worked and worked well. Many that oppose the "Cash for Clunkers" program complained that it was nothing more than just another government hand out that discriminated against individuals who did not own a clunker. Regardless of what your view is, the program worked and I applaud the effort.
+DISCLAIMER+
This piece is not to debate the factors of the program, but more so, to share with everyone that the program is coming to a close on Monday 8/24/2009. Now if you want to debate this in the OURBLOC.com comments area...bring it on. Always up for a great debate. -sTOry-
If you are in the market for a new car and you have a vehicle that qualifies for the "Cash for Clunkers" program, get out to your local car dealership before Monday close. Otherwise, you and the clunker will be Flintstoning it until another good program rolls around. The Clunkers program, offered a refund voucher worth up to $4,500 on trade-ins that received 18 mpg or less and fell within a qualifying year. Congress stated that the program was on the verge of running out of money for a second time and has elected to wind the program down rather than provide a second cash infusion. Again, call it a hand out; call it a environmental swap; call it a joke; call it a great program...it doesn't matter. The "Cash for Clunkers" program ends Monday, so make that move fast if you were thinking about participating.
The Playground: Gotta Love OchoCinco!!!
Chad OchoCinco Kicks a Field Goal
Say what you want about the guy, but Chad OchoCinco has to be one of the most talented NFL players on the field. He brings a lot of fun drama to the locker room and gets a bad rep for it, but when it comes time to produce on the field, he is one of the best. Fast forward to last night's Bengals vs. Patriots NFL pre-season game and look at who kicks the deciding field goal - number 85 Chad OchoCinco. Watch the video and you will see this definitely was not a public stunt or just pre-season shenanigans. He actually had enough leg on the kick to probably hit that field goal from another 10 or 15 yards back. In a interview last night, Chad said that his first love is soccer [Futbol for the purist], so you never know what the Bengals may cook up this year. Can you say trick play?
Keep doing your thing OchoCinco ... psst!!! I know one OURBLOC.com writer that actually loves this team. Not saying any names, but @theAutty is a huge Bengirls fan as I call them...LOL...
Good Luck Cincinnati Bengals and make it a good year!!!
Written by: Ran Follow on Twitter @RannyRan Bengals Fan and OURBLOC.com writer @theAutty on Twitter
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Nothing in life will ever change if all one does is sulk and wonder "what could of been" rather than "What I can still do." - Jouran Crosby www.OURBLOC.com
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Thursday, August 20, 2009
the Student Union: Letter to the Upperclassmen
Dear Upperclassmen, First off, WELCOME BACK !!! We’ve all been here before so don’t act like you don’t know the rules of the game.
Please, Please,Please Upperclassmen don’t prey on the little old Freshmen because you know they’re gullible, naive and easy to manipulate. It’s just not cool or becoming!
If anything you should be help them learn how to get around, perhaps be a guide for them. Remember we were all Freshmen at some point in time.
+++UpperClassmen +++ Meet
Your
---Freshmen Class---
Please, Please,Please Upperclassmen don’t prey on the little old Freshmen because you know they’re gullible, naive and easy to manipulate. It’s just not cool or becoming! ++grADeS++
My fellow upperclassmen, If you didn’t so well last year I hope you took the chance over the Summer to think about what you didn't do and change your educational ways, so you won’t make those same mistakes again. Since you know what to do DO NOT WAIT TIL THE LAST MINUTE TO DO ANYTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Do not to wait till the last minute to do anything, go ahead and get it all taken care of as soon as possible.
sEnioRS+++
I encourage you to choose your time wisely and think before you act. You are so close to the end don’t mess it up by doing something stupid or procrastinating.
I love the COLLEGE LIFE and thanks for checking me out on THE STOOP @ OURBLOC.com. I will be back several times a month trying to let everyone know what's goodington on the College Scene Buh Bye for Now, CEE Nicole @jussxcee on Twitter P.S. check OURBLOC.com often ... We always have hot music and a pit of Randomness
The Playground: Very Heavy Sports News Day Today
Memphis is stripped of its 38 win season
It's no surprise this happened to be honest with you. Here's the scoop, nearly 16 months ago, Memphis had a helluva run to the title game behind a strong, explosive point guard named Derrick Rose. Yep that's right the Derrick Rose that went on to be named 2008-09 NBA Rookie of the Year. Well today the NCAA nulled probably the biggest season this school has had in a very long time. Basically, Derrick received fringe benefits plus had someone take his high school SAT [which was thrown out] to get into Memphis, thus making him an ineligible player. End result...grab the eraser and wipe them clean from the books. I think last year's NBA draft, every top basketball player got paid HEAVYYYYY!!!!, but this situation is just blatantly dumb. Well he has his millions now and Calipari is @ KU and in 3 more months and we will see what either can do. Insane Bolt smashes yet another World Record 
First the 400 then the 200 hmmm wait then the 400 again and now yep kicks the 200 right in the nut sac. He blows his own record out of the water by running a 19.19 beating his closest opponent by nearly 1 second. - Stop the record - If you call yourself a "Professional Sprinter" how in the hell do you allow someone to beat you by that far of a margin? I mean what no practice! Oh wait I don't know how it is, hmm let's see I ran the 2 and trained hard. I would never let someone beat me by such a margin unless I came in last place not 2nd place.... Yea folks Bolt beat the second place runner by almost 2 seconds. Bolt - keep making it happen and Tyson Gay - get healthy fast so Bolt has some competition at least. Because the guys running with him now are too star struck!!! Plaxico Buress aka The Dumbest Criminal Gets Jail Time
Let's start this write up with ... "GOD BLESS America!!! America America what happened to you? Where did you go wrong? America America the only country where a Man [Donte Stallworth] can kill another man and get 30 days in jail [24 actually served], but if you are a (*in the voice of Red from That 70's Show)DUMB ASS and shoot yourself in the leg...You get 2 years in jail and 2 years on probation...America where did we go wrong?" But I Digress ... LMAO The lead-in says it all, Plax agreed to a plea bargin and will serve 2 years in jail. Now I don't condone what he did, however, he was a victim of a witch hunt and since he didn't want his attorney to go into court and be like forgive the DUMB ASS for being a poser and shooting himself in the leg; he copes this plea. Hey Plax if you think you are going to come out of jail and do what Vick did and get re-signed...man you took some real bad advice. @ 34 I have to say ... won't happen. Hey good luck and "...don't drop the soap..." The Williams Sisters Become True Ballers Today
It's no surprise this happened to be honest with you. Here's the scoop, nearly 16 months ago, Memphis had a helluva run to the title game behind a strong, explosive point guard named Derrick Rose. Yep that's right the Derrick Rose that went on to be named 2008-09 NBA Rookie of the Year. Well today the NCAA nulled probably the biggest season this school has had in a very long time. Basically, Derrick received fringe benefits plus had someone take his high school SAT [which was thrown out] to get into Memphis, thus making him an ineligible player. End result...grab the eraser and wipe them clean from the books. I think last year's NBA draft, every top basketball player got paid HEAVYYYYY!!!!, but this situation is just blatantly dumb. Well he has his millions now and Calipari is @ KU and in 3 more months and we will see what either can do. Insane Bolt smashes yet another World Record 
First the 400 then the 200 hmmm wait then the 400 again and now yep kicks the 200 right in the nut sac. He blows his own record out of the water by running a 19.19 beating his closest opponent by nearly 1 second. - Stop the record - If you call yourself a "Professional Sprinter" how in the hell do you allow someone to beat you by that far of a margin? I mean what no practice! Oh wait I don't know how it is, hmm let's see I ran the 2 and trained hard. I would never let someone beat me by such a margin unless I came in last place not 2nd place.... Yea folks Bolt beat the second place runner by almost 2 seconds. Bolt - keep making it happen and Tyson Gay - get healthy fast so Bolt has some competition at least. Because the guys running with him now are too star struck!!! Plaxico Buress aka The Dumbest Criminal Gets Jail Time 
Let's start this write up with ... "GOD BLESS America!!! America America what happened to you? Where did you go wrong? America America the only country where a Man [Donte Stallworth] can kill another man and get 30 days in jail [24 actually served], but if you are a (*in the voice of Red from That 70's Show)DUMB ASS and shoot yourself in the leg...You get 2 years in jail and 2 years on probation...America where did we go wrong?" But I Digress ... LMAO The lead-in says it all, Plax agreed to a plea bargin and will serve 2 years in jail. Now I don't condone what he did, however, he was a victim of a witch hunt and since he didn't want his attorney to go into court and be like forgive the DUMB ASS for being a poser and shooting himself in the leg; he copes this plea. Hey Plax if you think you are going to come out of jail and do what Vick did and get re-signed...man you took some real bad advice. @ 34 I have to say ... won't happen. Hey good luck and "...don't drop the soap..." The Williams Sisters Become True Ballers Today
Williams Sisters...Monstas on the court and sexy fashionistas off it. After winning as many tournaments as they have won, the two of them are already BALLERS (*in my best Jim Jones voice*), but today they took their balling to a whole new level. Today announce that the Miami Dolphins and the Williams Sisters [Venus and Serena] are in talks to take a stake in the NFL Miami Dolphins. Full details will be disclosed next Tuesday at a press conference Dolphins' owner has tagged as "A Major Corporate Announcement".
Hey Sisters CONGRATS on the major business move. Psk come in closer ... I like yall but the Fish still won't beat my BILLS in consecutive games. See ya Oct 4th and Nov 29th.
Written by: Ran
@Rannyran on Twitter
The Stoop: Quote of the Day
To think you are better than the next man only means you are blind to your own faults. Instead of looking down on someone...how about you look in the mirror and see the true ugliness in your own reflection. - Jouran Crosby
The BOOMBOX: Chris Brown - Changed Man (Apology Song)
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Changed Man
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New Music in the BOOMBOX: Freeway ft Jakk Frost - Let's Get It On 2009 (Neck Breaker)
Freeway ft Jakk Frost Let's Get It On 2009
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Wednesday, August 19, 2009
The Stoop: Journey 2 Self-aquaintance
Journey 2 Self -Acquaintance
~My View~
I like to refer to this as Self 101. Self 101 is where we learn who we are and we get to know ourselves as far as what we like, what we don't like, what works for us, what doesn't, what kind of people we want to associate with.. basically the basics of who we are. Self 101 allows us to experiment with life. Think about it, this stage for many of us comes a few times throughout our life, for example, when we are young teens we go through puberty and in doing so we go through the attitudes, the pimples, the boys/girls, heartbreak, heartbreaking, etc. We start to see and fit into our own roles in life. This phase of Self 101 usually concludes at high school graduation.
When we go off to college we do the same thing but we are more knowledgeable about life than we were when we were 13 years old... so we would hope. College sets the stage for us to either magnify who we have become over the years or we have the golden option of abandoning that person to become a totally different person, this is especially true if the University doesn't welcome your personality or the person you were "back at home" so to speak. You start to see things in a new light as a result of the exposure secondary school offers. You find yourself once again experimenting until you find a comfortable "happy medium" for yourself. You are no longer bound by the rules set by Mom and Dad, you are your own person with your own rules; no one can make you or break you except you.. Bye bye Mom and Dad! Good riddens to your rules...! Here I am, here I stand, and here I go... let the battle of LIFE begin!!!!
The latter phase of Self 101 came with it's ups and downs, for one, you were independent. You marched to your own drum beat. You came in as late or early as you wanted to, you ate what you wanted to, you did who you wanted to, even went to class when you wanted to. On the flip side you were obliged to do well in school. For many.. you could burn the campus down but as long as your grades were good so was your relationship with the folks at home, which also meant you were able to continue rolling on wheels (a generous courtesy of Mom and Dad) and you had cushion if you ever got yourself into trouble.. The flip side is.. if you did not perform the way your parents expected you to.. you could be standing alone but not in a positive way. When the parents were not happy they could pull you out of school (which they were probably paying for), stop funding your bank account, turn your cell off, and oh my, take the whip (car).
So you've had a taste of what freedom/independence feels like. Now since you graduated from school the training wheels are about to come off. You either go back home with the family until you get yourself together or you move out and do your own thing.. this is what I like to think of as the final stage of Self 101. Here you are ALL ALONE.. you didn't have the same "cushion" you had when you were in college (at least most of us didn't). This is when you find out how much you and the rents' mutually value certain things in life, you see how much of Self 101 you retained and finally you get to experiment by taking what you learned in the latter phases and using it to improve the person you have become, whatever that may mean to you. It's funny because at this point in your life (now that college is over and the care free life is gone) you no longer have excuses such as I was young or that was then.. now it's you and the meantime. All your actions now become trials and error for you to continue to grow as a person because there is a reaction for ever action you take...
Now you have it, that's what I recall as my journey to get to the person I am today. I find that I still uphold a lot of the things my parents taught me when I was younger, even though some of those things I abandoned when I was back in phase 2.. I guess it's true what they say.. "train a child in the way that they should go and he or she will not depart." Everyday is a new day where I learn something new rather that something is something about me or simply life in generally, I strive to be an ongoing learner of life...
I hope this recollection of the past either brings a smile to your face or just takes you "back," in either case.. here's my 2 cents, can I have 3? LOL
Written by: Always Inspired
The Shoppe on the BLOC: Fellas Get You Some Bath Gloves!!!
Ok Autty and Always_Inspired are laughing their butts off because of my newest craze. Call it what you want, call me metrosexual; hey it's all good, but fellas you need to get on the exfoliating bath glove train. Straight up when I first saw them I was kind of like, "Who The Heck Is GOING to WeaR GloveS in THe SHOWer?" Now if you really know me, then you know that I have a inquisitive mind, so I put them on and was like "WoW wAshcloThs on my HandS!" Now most of the dudes reading this will probably not admit to not using a washcloth every time they shower. Well that is not the case for me. _Here is my typical shower protocol_ Grab the soap or bodywash lather UP the Hands Bang Bang!!! on the body Rub in then rinsE! Then repeat the process 2 to 3 more times out the shower I go. Yea ladies you are like ewwwww!!!!!!!!! so what Who cares, my body is washed and ready to go ...lol ...but now (*in my R.Kelly "The Sermon" voice) oh let me say it again ... NOW!!!!! {congregation repeats in song} NOW!!!!!- (*in my Ernie from Seasame Street Voice*)" ...Bath time is so much FUN!!!" Fellas, Fellas I know you are screaming like NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO RAN SAY IT AIN'T SOO!!!!! but seriously hit up your local DOLLAR Tree
Drop $2 plus Tax (they charge a $1 per hand)
One Size Fits All
Race Home
Jump in the Shower
Poke ur chest out
drop some soap
on them
and
Thank Me Later !!!! LMAO
The skin feels so good when you get out, but wait - - - -++++ DOn'T wOrry about that area...iT feels [in my TONY the Tiger VOICE} GR-R-R-R-R-R-EATTTTT!!!!!
Trust me it won't make you less of a man to use them. Chick calls you Sissy when she sees them; Just make her make up for it later on if you catch my drift lmao!!!! But let me keep this PG
Fellas try em and if you don't like 'em you are only out of $2 plus tax. That's it - - nothing more nothing less. Now excuse me, it's time for my 5th Shower of the Day.
Written by Ran
@rannyran on Twitter
The Stoop: How Do You Feel About Death Row's New Film?
---STORY---
WIDEawake Entertainment Group bought bankrupt Death Row Records some time ago. Today CEO of Death Row Records, Lara Lavi, announced the opening of Death Row Films and the production of their first project "Sons 2 The Grave" [Tonya Lee Williams, Dorian 
Harewood, K.C. Collins ("Flashpoint") and child actor Cameron Miles Jones]. The film is about a young basketball phenomenon [Collins] returning to an embattled ghetto after two gunshots cut short his dream of an NBA career. "This film embodies what we're trying to do with Death Row, to tell human stories that don't always have happy endings, and that allow us to learn from violence and disenfranchised lives, but not glorify it," Lavi said [Yahoo News]. +++YOUR THOUGHTS+++ - What are your thoughts about that approach to film making? - - Are we perpetuating a film that will continue to keep the Black community in a period of despair? - Do you believe it's time to raise the bar and continue to diversify the type of Black films that are released to the public? - I just think Boyz n the Hood was important for its time but in 2009, its time to get away from the hood based films and start displaying more works that show Blacks in a positive life. I guess you can say that will happen only if and when we begin to support other types of films about our culture. +-0-+STOP!!!!! +-0-+
Please, Please, Please do not and I repeat do not say "GO WATCH A TYLER PERRY FILM"! That man only promotes the demise of the Black Man. I am glad that most of them are professionals in his film, but the whoa is me I've been hurt by a black man is getting old. The film is only in the early production phase, so the jury is still out regarding the quality of the film. Let's hope they make it better than how it was described. Written by: Ran @rannyran on Twitter
The Stoop: My Two Cents..
Written by: Always Inspired
You cannot be true to others if you are not true to self.. accept the person that you have become. It is only then that you can improve the person you are. Many people have misconceptions of who they really are and as a result they prevent themselves from receiving any advantageous insight, any MEANINGFUL relationship (of all kinds), true peace of mine, and ultimately they fall numb to the facts that are pertaining to their lives and well being. Acceptance of SELF brings about change and when you have the right tools in your possession, that change will make you a better person at the end of the day. You will BECOME a person you can honestly & sincerely be proud to present to the world around you.
Created: 11/08
OURBLOC.com: Quote of the Day
Tired of being broke? Stop making execuse as to why you can't save any money. Trust me you can always find a way to save $5.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
The Stoop: The Funniest Signs From Town Hall Protests (PICS)
This was pulled from the Huffington Post and I had to share it with the rest of the BLOC. Everyone is aware of the on-going protest against the propose public health care option; but in a attempt to put a comical spin on the outrageous actions and words of some, The Huffington Post pulled some of the funniest protest signs and added a few hilarious tibits. 
Here's a gem from a protest in New Hampshire: A man holding a sign with arrows pointing to the other protesters saying, "We have NO idea what we're talking about." (Via Democratic Underground) 
Here's a man with a serious cause: Getting the president involved in putting "Arrested Development" back on the air. It's the most important issue of our time. (Via Joey Devilla) 
From the St. Louis Post-Dispatch comes this photo of a protester carrying a sign that reads "Angry Mob." She either has a wry sense of humor or no imagination whatsoever. 
Thanks to reader Dale Nakagawa, we found these awesome pics of two cheeky and Gilda-Radner inspired protesters. 
Thanks to reader FS Gilbert for this shot from Portsmouth, NH! 
And, last but not least, thanks to many of our readers for sending in this picture of a woman whose lack of spell check made for a strong, if off topic, protest sign. (Via NewsObserver.com)
Here's a gem from a protest in New Hampshire: A man holding a sign with arrows pointing to the other protesters saying, "We have NO idea what we're talking about." (Via Democratic Underground) 
Here's a man with a serious cause: Getting the president involved in putting "Arrested Development" back on the air. It's the most important issue of our time. (Via Joey Devilla) 
From the St. Louis Post-Dispatch comes this photo of a protester carrying a sign that reads "Angry Mob." She either has a wry sense of humor or no imagination whatsoever. 
Thanks to reader Dale Nakagawa, we found these awesome pics of two cheeky and Gilda-Radner inspired protesters. 
Thanks to reader FS Gilbert for this shot from Portsmouth, NH! 
And, last but not least, thanks to many of our readers for sending in this picture of a woman whose lack of spell check made for a strong, if off topic, protest sign. (Via NewsObserver.com)
The Stoop: Quote of the Day
Strive to Achieve, but first you must believe!!! If you don't believe you can achieve the feat; 9 times out of 10 you won't. Change your mindset first before striving to accomplish your goals!
Monday, August 17, 2009
the STUDENT UNION: Party in Atlanta with Heartshok Entertainment
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Global Fashion Bloc: Fashion's Night Out!
In an effort to celebrate the world of fashion on the first day of the phenomenol New York Fashion Week, while revive the dismal retail industry and restore consumer confidence one cute bag or shoe at a time, U.S. and international editions of Vogue magazine have coordinated a first-ever "Fashion's Night Out" on Sept. 10.
In the U.S., 700 retailers in New York City are participating, from Local Boutiques to department stores like Macy's, in addition to the King of Prussia Mall in Pennsylvania, and all 40 Neiman Marcus stores around the country. Not to mention, stores in the United Kingdom, Greece, Italy, Russia, France, Brazil, India, Spain, China, Germany, Japan and Taiwan will also take part.
As America's Fashion Capital, New York City has pulled no punches about welcoming this global retail event. They have partnered with American Vogue, the Council of Fashion Designers of America, and NYC & Company, the local tourism and marketing agency to make this event a much needed success. Besides, aside from the financial sector, fashion is the second largest sector in NYC and home to more than 800 fashion companies.
on Sept. 10th, Manhattan will be showered with top designers like Manolo Blahnik, Kenneth Cole, Sean Combs, Carolina Herrera, Tommy Hilfiger, Donna Karan, Michael Kors, among many others. Celebrities and models taking part are scheduled to include Cindy Crawford, Hugh Jackman, Karolina Kurkova, Sienna Miller, Coco Rocha and Charlize Theron. In addition, there are rumors of musical performances, downtown barbecues, shoe capsules, limited-edition rings, sweepstakes abound, fab makeovers, brow bars, and haircut stations at sundry spots.
Champagne bottles will pop, food will be blissful and there will be fierceness raining everywhere around the world. In other words, it is set to be an event to be remembered and hopefully, it will give the retail industry a favorable outcome in spite of the economy. In the words of Vera Wang, "To put it bluntly, if people don’t shop, people lose their jobs." For additional information regarding FNO, go to http://www.fashionsnightout.com/ or to see what Vera Wang, Diane Von Furstenberg and Oscar De La Renta have to say about this event, go to http://www.vogue.com/. Happy Shopping!
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Rants and Raves: Why Are You Thankful For The Obvious?
I was sitting here reading the many tweets from the 400+ people I follow and I noticed a consistent trend. A trend that made me somewhat upset for some unexplainable reason. It's something that everyone says all the time... "I am thankful that GOD woke me up this morning" or "I am thankful that GOD gave me breathe, so everything will be ok." Now forgive me if I offend anyone, but I have to go in on this topic. Why do we accept just mediocirty and thank GOD for just being average? Is GOD just average? Let me answer that...HECK NO!!!
Now I grew up in the church and I was always raised that we can have anything in this world all we have to do is pray, ask GOD, and go for it. I guess as the world got older we forget about the last part which is go for it. It's funny to me how everyone is thankful for waking up, but they just waste away the blessing of waking up. It's funny to me how a vast majority say that they are thankful for waking up, but the next sentence is a woo is me statement. If GOD only wanted us to be thankful for being alive and not be productive, why did HE give us a brain? Why did HE give us the ability to use our limbs, speak, see, etc if all HE wanted us to do is be thankful for opening our eyes?
I'm not trying to preach or anything, I just wonder why people won't make a move to do anything other than what they are doing now? Hey People, blessings that you are praying for won't just fall into your lap, how about you STEP out on FAITH and see what GOD can do for you. How about you sacrifice and grind without complaining. When you think you can't do anymore, usually that means you haven't done enough.
Food for thought: You woke up this morning which is great, how about you Wake up that dead mind of yours and make something happen?
So what are you going to do today? Are you going to make it happen or are you just simply going to get angry at what I said and continue to do NOTHING? Hey LORD, thanks for waking me up every morning and I promise that I will use every ounce of my strength, ability and power YOU blessed me with to change the world around me.
You can M.I.H [Make It Happen]...stop complaining, stop being scared, and start living!!!!
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The Stoop: Inspiration Question of the Day
What are you going to do when you see a mountain in your way hindering your progress from achieving your goal? Will you stare at it and worry about the obstacle? Will you try and climb it? Will you go around it? Will you just plow straight threw it?
Sunday, August 16, 2009
the Fashion Bloc: Hot Mess or Keep it Coming...
I totally love Solange's new look, she is working the short look effortlessly and she has definitely set herself apart from her sis officially. Despite her hot new do' she's been getting a lot of flack with this complete look BUT I'm feelin it....Love those bizarre Moschino shoes and overall fun look which is typical Solange fashion. Both her and Beyinny (Beyonce Knowles) were promoting Samantha Thavasa & Disney Collection at Tokyo Disneyland Hotel in Urayasu, Chiba, Japan. Keep it coming So!
To put it simple, I'm NOT feeling this look at all. The oversized bag, badly cut short shorts aka- Dukie shorts, and toddler cup are all a hot mess. I usually like the "low-maintenance" look Miley tends to go for but this is ...hmmm....BUT no, I take it back, I do like one thing about this look and that's the cowboy hat....OVERALL though, Miley needs to do a major "Do-OVER". 
I hate to do it to newest Hip-Hop upcomer Lil Brianna but she looks a HOT MESS. She is just doin wayyy too much with this. Clearly she's young and maybe trying to develop the style but since when has being young been an excuse to be random? Especially with those Star Trek shades...But if I gotta choose a good piece from the randomness, I'm goin with those kicks....High top PINK Converse get me every time ;-) 
Contrary to popular belief, I dig this look. It shows CB's versatility and uniqueness. The random peace sign shows off his new tatt while the light blue skater sneaks with the pushed up socks give it a sort of pop to the already whacky, yet cool look. Sooooo......despite the Urban meets Grandpa feel I TOTALLY am all over this look. Keep it coming CB!
Alexis Bledel is my girl and seeing her makes me miss "Gilmore Girls"sooooo much but why did you go to the Teen Choice Awards with this? Its cheap looking, its a horrible fit and out-dated. But the shoes just take this hot mess look to the level of "WTF?!" Double Do-OVER needed.
So...which is it: DO OVER NEEDED OR KEEP IT COMING? Leave your comments - What do you think OurBloc Fam?! @TheAutty on Twitter the Stadium: 9.58s in the 100 - WOW
He was the first man to run under 9.7 and now the first man to run under 9.6. One can only beg to ask... "How much faster can he run?" I think if Usain Bolt can stay healthy throughout his career, he may be able to go under 9.4 before it's all said and done. Will he run under 9? Let's save that for the next generation or two of super sprinters. OURBLOC.com Congratulates the World's Fastest Human - Usain Bolt On His Record Setting Performance
The Student Union: Back To College - A Letter for the Freshmeat I mean Freshmen
It’s the month of August, and you know what that means…yes, it’s back to school season. Even though I am in my third year in college I still get those back to school butterflies like I did when I was younger, but within the college setting it’s a little bit better to adapt to rather than grade school. I have a few words of advice for all my fellow college students out there that may help you along the way this semester. Dear Freshmen, Welcome to your first year in college. DO NOT be alarmed by the things you will encounter during this first semester. Yes, it may seem easy, but oh just wait, temptation is definitely something that will follow you everywhere during your college life. Remember to always stay focused because I’m pretty sure your parents didn’t send you down here to just party away your school or scholarship money. I’m not saying “don’t party”; just don’t make it your mission to go to EVERY party. There is nothing wrong with a night-in actually, from time to time, it’s quite relaxing, try it. To my Shy people out there, stop being shy, matter of fact, throw your shyness out of the window. This is a chance to “re-invent” yourself or step out of your shell. Now don’t try to come to college and get super “brand new” acting like you been the “IT” forever when really you were nothing in high school. Freshmen, please don’t expect an automatic bond will just happen between you and your professors. From jump they will appear tough, but once you get to know them, they may change or they may not; but at least attempt to form a relationship with them. This is not high school so make sure you ALWAYS pay attention to everything they say, every email they send, and every handout they give. Do yourself a favor and buy some type of recorder so you can play back lectures later on. To My Freshman Ladies: Please, Please, Please do not throw yourselves at all the upperclassmen males because IT’S JUST NOT CUTE! Plus, it doesn’t send a good message about yourself to the rest of the campus. If anybody offers you any alcoholic beverages or unknown drugs, “JUST SAY NO!”, I promise you that you can’t handle it. To My Freshman Men: Please, Please, Please do not throw a party on campus in your dorm room the first week of school, because they will KICK YOU OUT! Let me say that again... they will KICK YOU OUT!!! Also, please don’t try and approach upperclassmen females, I mean persistence only worked for Nick Cannon in “Drumline” because that's Hollywood not real life. If they deny you twice just give up because a third time is not a charm; it’s just plain lame. Sincerely, Cee Nicole P.S. Upperclassmen I have a letter for you as well ...
New Music On The WALKMAN: DJ Drama ft Lloyd - Strapped (Dirty Version)
DJ Drama ft Lloyd - Strapped New Music on The BOOMBOX: Bobby Valentino - Rewind
Bobby Valentino - Rewind
New Music on the BOOMBOX: Trey Songz - Play House (F@$k'n HOT!!!!)
Trey Songz - Play House Editor/Writer @rannyran on Twitter Music Editor @DayneDash on Twitter
New Music on the BOOMBOX: Jazmine Sullivan - Fame
Jazmine Sullivan - Fame the WALKMAN: Beyonce - Slow Love
Slow Love - Beyonce New Music on The WALKMAN: Lil Wayne - Bad (KrAZY HOt!!!)
Lil Wayne - Bad Editor/Writer @rannyran on Twitter Music Editor @DayneDash on Twitter
The Stoop: Tru Inspirational Aspects Volume 1
Written by: Always_Inspired Welcome to the mental spa portion of OURBLOC. Here I open myself to you for the sole purpose of enlightenment, encouragement, and empowerment. Rather you are male or female it is my intention to provide a column worth revisiting. I strive to captivate my first time readers with relevant, insightful, and potentially life changing substance. Tru Inspirational Aspects will comprise of various topics such as love, personal day run ins, the latest buzz, job trends, woman's health, poetic inserts, and good read recommendations... Yes, T.I.A is all over! You will have new material twice a week for the most part in which you should most certainly engage in. This is for laughs, as well as the trading of knowledge so do not be shy. Get familiar with T.I.A stemming from OURBLOC. Keep an eye open for the upcoming discussion, Love or Self-Improvement and can you do both simultaneously? Please be sure to tour OURBLOC and in doing so we invite you to shed some light on anything you deem as valuable regardless if it is something to improve the blog or simply a topic you would like to see discussed, this is especially encouraged with T.I.A. I thank you in advance for your support. I ask that you not only become a repeat visitor but also that you spread the word that OURBLOC is up and coming with everything from the latest music to fashion and then some.
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