Archive for December, 2008

Third Hand Smoke

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008


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According to a new study in Pediatrics Journal, there’s such a thing as third hand smoke and it can cause harm even long after the smoking has stopped.  Tobacco particles cling to surface areas that are later inhaled, touched and even put into our mouths.  These studies show that just being in a room where cigarettes were once lit can have the same effects as exposure to low levels of lead.  And, just like with lead the higher the exposure level the lower the reading score.  In other words, smoking impairs your brain and those around you.  But this is not a stop smoking campaign, just some info about the world of smoking.   Do as you please with it.

Big Baby!

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008


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“Oh my God!” Is what the doctors said when they got to see Richard Sault, a 14 pound, two ounce baby boy born on December 7 in California, USA.  Apparently, he was delivered via C-section (thank goodness) and it took two doctors to life him out of his mother’s womb.  Wow!

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Watch This!

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008


Top Model Engagement

Sunday, December 28th, 2008


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Top Model/”Young & The Restless” actress Eva Marcille and “House of Payne” actor Lance Gross just got engaged! We are hearing that he proposed on Christmas Eve.  What a sweet, sweet way to celebrate love.  I’m sure Eva was blown away.  Congratulations Lance and Eva. 

JemTunes: NEW Rihanna Featuring Akon

Friday, December 26th, 2008


EMERGENCY ROOM

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I’m guessing “Emergency Room” is off Rihanna’s up and coming album to be officially released in the new year. I hope this is not a warning to Chris. Have you been behaving yourself? If not, you better watch it man…Ri Ri aint playin.

Daily Quote

Friday, December 26th, 2008


I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.”

-Maya Angelou

 

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Barack the Magic Negro: Political Satire or Racism?

Friday, December 26th, 2008


Chip Saltsman, a candidate for the Republican National Committee sent a Christmas CD mix to committee members that included the song ‘Barack the Magic Negro’.  This song was made after cultural critic David Ehrenstein wrote the column, ‘Obama the Magic Negro’ in the Los Angeles Times.  According to Ehrenstein, “It describes a folk figure who assuages white guilt over historical mistreatment of African-Americans in the U.S., swapping one black male stereotype with another.”  Chip Saltsman who sent the CD said the song is a joke at Ehrenstein’s expense. 

  Chip Saltsman                    Dave Ehrenstein

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Is this Political Satire or Racism? 

RIP-Eartha Kitt

Friday, December 26th, 2008


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Eartha Kitt 1927-2008

Eartha Kitt passed away this Christmas.  Best known for her role as Cat woman on the 1960s TV series “Batman” and singing the original version of “Santa Baby.”  The 81 year old legend was living in NYC when she past away and had been suffering from colon cancer.

“I Want To Be Evil”, one of her biggest mid-1950’s hit songs.

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SMARTLETS?

Friday, December 26th, 2008


 

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What you see in the picture above is an electric car.  Electric cars provide a great alternative to using gas but one of the main concerns about these cars is how they can be charged.  A California company called Coulomb Technologies suggests Smartlets.  Smartlets as shown above allows people to charge their cars where they park.  While this idea would be great in a perfect world, can you imagine trying to find a functional car charger on a public street?  The people who dreamed up this idea must not be from New York.  Am I bugging? What do you think?

Merry Christmas From Jemblog

Thursday, December 25th, 2008


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Daily Quote

Sunday, December 21st, 2008


 

risk1 “Life is inherently risky. There is only one big risk you should avoid at all costs, and that is the risk of doing nothing.”
-Denis Waitley

Sucks for her….watch this.

Sunday, December 21st, 2008


Caged Bird – Aaliyah’s Story

Sunday, December 21st, 2008


The movie of Aaliyah’s life from childhood to her success as one of R&B’s top female artist is set to be released sometime in 2009.  Often referred to as an angel, Aaliyah sold 32 million albums worldwide while working with Missy Elliott and Timbaland.  Her life came to a tragic end at 22 when her plane crashed leaving behind family, friends and millions of fans.  It certainly will be nice to have one last contribution in her name…I hope this movie delivers. 

Watch the trailer for Aaliyah’s story titled The Cage Bird.

 

According to BET, “Canadian-born R&B singer Keisha Chante has reportedly been selected to play Aaliyah.  Do you think they look alike?

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Baby Update

Sunday, December 21st, 2008


Usher and Tameka welcomed their new baby boy Naviyd Ely into the world on Wednesday, December 10th.  Usher was present for the 3am delivery of his 2nd baby boy.  This makes five boys for TamekaMaybe they will try again for the girl?

Usher & Tameka

A Different Damon Dash – What’s Up?

Thursday, December 18th, 2008


Dame has been listed as one of hip hop’s biggest moguls.  We’ve watched his rise to the top and his stumble toward the bottom.  With reports about his home foreclosures and bankrupt status all over the media, Dame seems a little different than the cocky dude we remember seeing in the past.  Check out the video below to get a glimpse of where he’s going next.