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Saturday, January 09, 2010

the Walkman: Download The Roots "Late Night w/the Roots" mixtape

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Review of "Late Night with The Roots" will post soon. We already know this will be a sick tape...especially with heavyweight features from the likes of Ludacris, Clipse, Wale, Q-Tip, Raekwon, Black Star, Public Enemy.

Now if you can't wait for the stream to go live on www.IMDEADBROKE.com or for the review to post on www.OURBLOC.com...then click here to download a copy of the tape today.

Thanks to Frolab for hitting us with the tape on Twitter.

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Friday, January 08, 2010

the Fashion BLOC: Who cares about Social Responsibility?

Every company has a responsibility (whether they want to or not) to be mindful of the environment: how they dispose of their product, how they make their product, the types of materials used.... I think you get my gist. Its called "Social Responsibility" and every firm needs to be aware of this because otherwise, it gives all of its consumers the impression that they, the company, is only here to make money and could care less about the environment we all live and breath in. I'm always surprised to hear of ANY company doing anything reckless like: owning a sweatshop (NIKE) or selling a product that you know is harmful to your consumer (Philip Morris)....Not all cases are as extreme as these but still ridiculous, nonetheless. With that said, I was again surprised when I read about both H&M and Wal-Mart discarding and destroying their coats and clothing that have never been worn and throwing them in the dumpsters of Manhattan, NY.

According to NYtimes.com, directly around the corner from H&M is New York Cares, a collection point which conducts an annual coat drive so, why wouldn't both of these firms reach out to them? Besides, there are countless agencies and non-profit organizations aimed at disposing such donations to prevent any concerns of it being resold into any underground market. As if, that's going to stop something still being sold, but I digress...

Both clothing stores are blocks apart and both spokeswomen, spoke of their company's social responsibility but let's eliminate the cookie cutter responses and get down to the real issue. It is the freezing, bitter cold of Winter in New York City, our country suffers from millions of Americans that are either homeless or poor without access to clothing, food or shelter. Not to mention, this is a reoccurring practice for H & M, according to other articles of clothing observed in the dumpsters on different days. I guess, its just too easy to just look out for those that actually need it...who are REALLY hard-up for a nice coat and gloves, is it too much for one person to stop and think ....."now why are we doing this?" OR "you think I can take these clothes, I know somewhere this could go".

So...Why did this happen? Why was this an option? OR did they even care? I'm going with the latter. There are countless stories of Wal-Mart's foolery, so for me, I'm not really surprised about them. However, H & M is another story. H & M prides itself on being socially responsible firm and has clear objectives stated on their site of their practices on discarding clothing. For me, do we go to the company's head with this or do we just continue to wonder why no one thought this was a tad 'special' ...and trust, not in a good way. One thing is though, both firms have stated they will stop destroying their unworn garments however, on the other hand, it definitely says a lot about the reigning H&M and their practices. Hmmm....

Story Courtesy of NYTIMES.COM

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the Picture House: A-Team Trailer

Update 1/9/2009 - Looks like Fox has pulled the A-Team trailer....hopefully a new one will drop shortly. Once it does, we will be sure to post it for you.
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HA HA HA!!!! I can't wait until this movie comes out. The trailer really gets you hyped up to watch it.

A-Team Trailer - TheFilmStage.com from Clive Owen on Vimeo.

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Quote of the Day

Why cry over spilled milk when you have a full glass of milk in your hand?

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the Vid Bloc: "Just Know 2010" w/LYRICS(R&B)- Mars-cel & Slym

No words its another banger showcasing Slym's ability to make a hot song a monster. Get to know HeartShok Entertainment [www.HeartShokEntertainment.com].

Don't believe me... watch the video and listen to Slym's punched in verse...if you not feeling it I will give you 5 fingers across the face for wasting your time....LOL

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the SHOPPE: Privacy Sales Report 01/08/10!

Today's private sales report varies from handbags, blowouts, home love, and accessory continue... These sample, membership-only sales come with up to an average of 60-80% off! Please feel free to click on the invitation links below or send your email address to theautty@ourbloc.com and join these events!

Editor's Closet: Pop Beauty
Rue La La: Nicole Miller, Hobo International, Nourison Home
Hautelook: Priorities, Michelle Jonas, Cynthia Rowley, Icerok Jewelry, Basq, California Floral & Home, Apilco
One Kings Lane: Celebrity Vault, Calvin Klein Home
Beyond the Rack: Kaporal Jeans, Tom Ford sunglasses
Gilt Groupe: Lutz & Patmos, Christian Lacroix, Marc Jacobs Collection handbags, Cold Weather Sale, Maharaja Jewels by Amrita Singh, Gaia & Gino
Gilt Fuse: SeaVees, Android watches, Cardigan by Lynne Hiriak
Ideeli: Muks, Royal Plush, Joan Vass, Josh Brody,
Billion Dollar Babes: Cocoon Couture, Flit & Flitter, Hotslings

Enjoy & Happy Shopping!

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Thursday, January 07, 2010

the Vid Bloc: Sick Drummer Remixing Lil Wayne ft Eminem - Drop the World (Alien Remix)

Check this drummer's sick stick work. He really did a great job remixing this track. No words, just take a look.

Lil Wayne ft. Eminem – Drop The World (ALIen Remix) from VISUAL VINYL on Vimeo.

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the Walkman: Yung Berg Presents The Show, The Hotel, The Afterparty

Nice word play on the Jodeci title, but hopefully it will live up to the moniker. Review dropping soon, but I am sure this will be a hot mixtape after reading the track listings.

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1. Yung Berg - Bring Your Girlfriends feat Sincere & K Smith (3:11)
2. Yung Berg - Before feat Sincere (3:46)
3. Yung Berg - Drop It feat Rockstar (3:27)
4. Yung Berg - What U On (I Been Gettin Money) (3:44)
5. Yung Berg - Monster feat K Smith (2:51)
6. Yung Berg - Blowin Money feat Rockstar & K Smith (4:05)
7. Yung Berg - I'm Goin In (1:48)
8. Yung Berg - One Chance (2:37)
9. Yung Berg - My Party (2:20)
10. Yung Berg - Be My Girl feat Cash, K Young & Ray J (3:45)
11. Yung Berg - #1 feat Rockstar (3:36)
12. Yung Berg - Let Me Know feat K Young (3:20)
13. Yung Berg - Take It Off feat K Smith (2:45)
14. Yung Berg - Freak feat K Young (3:11)
15. Yung Berg - Give It To Ya (3:38)
16. Yung Berg - She's The One (4:13)
17. Yung Berg - Head to Toe feat Sincere (2:27)
18. Yung Berg - I Like It I Love It feat Stacy & Corey Chorus (3:55)
19. Yung Berg - In The Air feat K Young (3:08)
20. Yung Berg - Break U Off (3:27)
21. Yung Berg - Musical Chairs feat K Young (4:05)
22. Yung Berg - Favorite Song (3:12)
23. Yung Berg - Love feat K Young (2:31)

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Quote of the Day

"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give."-Winston Churchill

Quote provided by @MellowDowntown from Twitter

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the SHOPPE: Private Sales Report 01/07/10!

Today's private sales report varies from fab clothing, blowouts, home love, and accessory blowouts continue... These sample, membership-only sales come with up to an average of 60-80% off! Please feel free to click on the invitation links below or send your email address to theautty@ourbloc.com and join these events!

Editor's Closet: Jane August
Rue La La: William Rast, Lela Rose, The Canyons Grand Summit Hotel Boutiques

Hautelook: Lucca Couture blowout, Emerge, Adrienne Vittadini, Dav rain boots, Alexis, designer jewelry and accessories blowout, Raw 7 Men

One Kings Lane: Couleur Nature, Renaissance Carpet, Edward Ferrell + Lewis Mittman

Beyond the Rack: Christian Audigier watches, Zeugari swimwear, XOXO hangbags, Pilar Abril footwear

Gilt Groupe: Cynthia Vincent shoes, Eva Solo, Revitalash, Rag & Bone, Ferragamo watches, Halston

Gilt Fuse: Unknown Factory

Ideeli: Badgley Mischka, Antik Denim, Taverniti & Yanuk denim, Karoo, Sweet Bella stationery

TopSecret: JS Collections, JS Boutique

Gomatta Girls: Groove Footwear

Secret Sales Club: Cyberjammies, Power Craft

Enjoy & Happy Shopping!

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Wednesday, January 06, 2010

Breaking News the Stadium: Agent Zero has been Suspended by the NBA

Talk about bad judgement, a prank gone wrong, or whatever asinine pun Agent Zero wants to use to describe why he brought 3 guns into the Washington Wizards locker room on Christmas Eve. Whatever you want to call it, call it plain DUMB.

Yahoo! Sports is reporting that Agent Zero has been indefinitely suspended by the league pending a full investigation into the alleged events that took place on Christmas Eve. David Stern, NBA Commissioner, stated that Gilbert Arenas "is not fit to take the court" and his suspension will begin immediately.

Ever wondered what $90 million looks like being flushed down the toilet? No need to wonder anymore look at the picture to the left and you will see it.

I have no sympathy for Gilbert and his situation. I think it was dumb and he deserves to lose some if not all the remaining money on his contract. Think about it like this, he sat out the last 2 and a half seasons with recurring knee injuries and when he gets back he pulls this "joke". He doesn't take this opportunity serious and maybe it's time to let someone else have the chance to lead Washington instead of him.

Good luck and Good Riddens Agent Zero.

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Quote of the day

Understanding how to implement the knowledge one has is the true key to power and success - Jouran Crosby

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The Travel Agency: JetSetter Deal Ends at Midnight!

A Lower East Side Story

Where:

Hotel on Rivington, 107 Rivington Street, New York, United States

What:
•Floor-to-ceiling windows everywhere
•Prime L.E.S. location
•Frette linens and robes
•Chauffeur-driven limos and SUVs
•THOR Restaurant & Bar
•Massive showers & soaking tubs

Deal:
High Floor King - $215/night (Hotel Website ~~$289~~)
Studio Suite - $340/ night (Hotel Website ~~$489~~)

Why:
"From my room in the Hotel on Rivington, I have a front row seat." -Dennis Sarlo, Jetsetter Curator

Courtesy of JetSetter

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the SHOPPE: Private Sales Report 01/06/10!

Today's private sales report varies from fab clothing, blowouts, home love, and even, classic accessories. These sample, membership-only sales come with up to an average of 60-80% off! Please feel free to click on the invitation links below or send your email address to theautty@ourbloc.com and join these events!

Editors' Closet: Ralph Lauren
Rue La La: GF Ferre, Corison, Calphalon
Hautelook: Wittnauer, Methven, DEPT Blowout, Carla Mancini, Elave
One Kings Lane: Modern-Twist, Heys USA, Thomas O'Brien
Beyond the Rack: Burett watches, Colcci, Ja Bene
RowNine: Gaia & Gino
Gilt Groupe: Paul & Joe, Acne, Filippa K, Golden Goose, L'Autre Chose, Gustto, Designers Guild Home Fragrance, Elizabeth Showers, M2 by Mary Margill
Gilt Fuse: Free People, Jessica Elliot, Shumaq
Ideeli: L.A.M.B., Ellen Tracy, Elaine Turner, Country Love
TopSecret: Joia de Majorca
Gomatta Girls: Corey Lynn Calter
The Fairest: Cake Beauty
Billion Dollar Babes: Chanel Vintage Accessories, Jenny Han, Pop Beauty

Enjoy & Happy Shopping!

Photo Courtesy of Amber Alvarez

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the Outer Limits: Why Do We Encourage Flu Shots Again?

Here's a story that ran last October on a Inside Edition. High level overview of the story...young lady gets a flu shot and comes down with a rare disease that causes uncontrollable muscle movements when she is walking forward, but she is able to walk backwards and run normally.

I've only taken 2 maybe 3 flu shots in my lifetime, but honestly I feel like I get sicker when I do. After seeing this video and fighting my current cold, I'm off the flu shot. I am all for advancements in medical technology, but when it comes to the flu, how can we create a vaccine for something that we actually don't understand? Think about it...take a sec...matter fact...take four beats...hmmm.

Check the video

Crazy huh? Makes you re-think taking the proverbial flu shot. Just a little food for thought....

Sources: Inside Edition and @cl_smooth10 from Twitter

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the Travel Agency: Introducing Jet Setters...Say What-t-t-t-t????

Happy New Year, New Decade and OURBLOC.com is kicking it off with a new addition to the site.

Do you love to travel? Do you wish you could visit different places, but your pockets are like ummm yea about that? Well thanks to Autty and her team, she has discovered a new site that will help you stretch your traveling dollars.

Beginning this week, OURBLOC.com is proud to bring to its readers and followers a wonderful new private sale site that is all about TRAVEL. *record scratches* Yep you read that right, private sales have now stretched to Travel Industry with this great new site...Jetsetter.com.

Jetsetter.com runs daily and weekly private sales for hotels, suites, and villas that will allow you to rest your head under some breath-taking, exotic skies. Dreams can come true and Jetsetter.com is making that happen. Click here to visit and sign up for Jetsetter.com

Who needs gossip about millionaire babies when you can live a millionaire lifestyle on a thousandaire budget. OURBLOC.com promises to always keep you in the know.

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Tuesday, January 05, 2010

the SHOPPE: Introducing the Private Sales Report!

As an introduction to 2010, I want you to meet the private sales report. The private sales report will be a culmination of sample, membership-only sales with up to an average of 60-80% off. Please feel free to click on the invitation links below or send your email address to theautty@ourbloc.com and join these events!

Rue La La: Vera Wang, Sperry Top-Sider

One Kings Lane: Emile Henry, Campo Marzio, Pancake & Franks

Gilt Groupe: Zac Poser, Alexander Wang accessories, Cosmedicine, Soixante Neuf, Vivienne Tam

Gilt Fuse: Walter

Reverse: Primp, Paige Premium Denim

Secret Sales: Dyrberg/Kern Watches & Accessories, Bombay Duck, Maniyak, Bebe Jr, Topwear, Swimwear, etc. Clearance

Enjoy & Happy Shopping!

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