June 2010
68 posts
We Are All Atheists →
Atheism, for those who for whatever reason do not know the meaning of the term, is the rejection of the belief of any deity.
People who without hesitation will say “there is no god.” …
Robert Byrd, America's Longest Running Senator,... →
Senator Robert C. Byrd, the longest serving member of the U.S. Senate, a fiery orator and hard-charging power broker who steered billions of federal dollars to his beloved West…
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What's the worst show on TV?
Anything that is on VH1.
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When was the last time you received flowers?
Ladies, please do not send me flowers.
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If you could only watch one TV show what would it...
THE WIRE. The end-all be-all of modern television.
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What was your favorite TV show as a child?
The Cosby Show
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What one thing are you exceptionally good at?
Giving people advice, even if I don’t follow up on it myself.
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Palin Embraces Obama = Hitler Analogy →
Move over death panels. Now Sarah Palin is tweeting comparisons between President Obama and Adolf Hitler: ”This is about the rule of law vs. an…
Immigrant farm workers' challenge: Go ahead, TAKE... →
Heh. This made me laugh on multiple levels. Check this article out. In a tongue-in-cheek call for immigration reform, farm workers are teaming up with comedian Stephen Colbert to challenge…
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What website do you spend the most time on?
http://www.jameshooks.com /plug
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Who do you think should be the next president of...
Me.
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Would you rather vacation at the beach or in the...
Grew up on the beach, but next to the mountains, so I’d rather vacation on a tropical island or somewhere far in Europe.
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What's your dream car?
Having driven and owned multiple luxury vehicles, I really don’t have a dream car anymore.
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If you could change your name, what would you...
I like my name. Strong, single syllables all around, and unique enough without being some crazy Beyonce-sounding name.
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Father's Day And Single Mothers →
First off, a happy Father’s Day to my dad. He has been a part of my life since day one, which is a rarity in the black community. And a special Father’s Day to all the men who are there…
The Network →
Hope everyone has been enjoying the blog. Been doing my best to keep it updated on a daily basis these days to keep my writing focused. When I am just too busy, I hope the “guest” blogs I…
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What is the most unselfish thing you have ever...
I will have to answer this later, I have done a lot of both selfish and unselfish things in my life. :)
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Corporations and Crime →
In January 2010, the United States Supreme Court ruled that corporations have the rights of natural-born individuals.
This was done chiefly so that corporations would be able to finance…
Downtown Los Angeles is going to be one hell of a place to be tonight. Literally. If not a single fire is set, I will be very disappointed in my hometown. There will either be fires of celebration or fires of pissed-off-cuz-the-Lakers-lost.
For what its worth, my money is on LA. By a thread.
Americans Simply Don't Do Sacrifice Anymore →
From Bob Cesca’s excellent blog: The president wrapped up his address Tuesday night by asking Americans to pray for the victims — both human and environmental — of the BP oil spill. I thought…
Obama's Speech: An Enormous Wasted Opportunity →
I’m really not one to pile on the President for perceived failings. God knows he has a tough job. And after all, let’s remember what the alternative to Obama could be, or what came…
You know you can call it a night and just say “better luck next time” when Jordan Farmar dunks on KG.
How Is Forcing Others To Convert To Your Religion... →
“There is no commandment greater than these.”
In Mark 12, Jesus emphatically declares that the most important commandment of all is to love God, and to love your neighbor as…
Arizona's Next Target: Children of Illegals →
Arizona just doesn’t know when to stop. For all the talk that certain people love to do about the Constitution, it would help if they actually read it. Say what you…
Arizona's Next Target: Children of Illegals →
How Is Forcing Others To Convert To Your Religion... →
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What is one thing that you had hoped to achieve by...
Your mom.
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When is the last time you cried...and why?
Almost cried thinking about my dog the other night. But I manned up and sucked those tears in.
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If you could do, see, be, create anything in the...
I would be an immortal robot with the ability to shape-shift into anything I want so I could see and experience everything without fear of missing out on anything.
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What did you eat for breakfast today?
Strawberry and pineapple smoothie.
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Awesome, awesome and awesome.
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If you could have invented one thing, what would...
Not an invention per se, but I’d have registered popular domain names such as cnn.com back in 1996.
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Would you rather be a famous musician or a famous...
Considering I know famous musicians and actors, I’d rather be far more anonymous than both. They don’t have the easiest or most private lives as is.
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Man Up Monday: The Rest of The Lakers →
Man Up Monday usually comes out after someone doesn’t step up, but this week we are going to do a proactive Man Up Monday. I need to talk to the rest of the Lakers. Have you seen this dude?
Tea: The Elixir of a Long Life →
Lengthen your years, starting with this one simple tip: drink more tea. Delicious, low-calorie and brimming with antioxidants, tea is one of the most commonly enjoyed beverage by…
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What do you think is the best way to defeat...
Hugs!
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Do you believe in ghosts?
No.
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Have you broken any bones? If so, how?
Dislocated my knee playing football in highschool. Other than that, I have never broken anything. I am pretty much the Hulk.
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Do you believe there's intelligent life on other...
Yes. Hopefully more intelligent than life here.
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Hi James, you might not remember me but I have had...
I have no clue who you are, strange woman of the internet,
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Dear NAACP →
Stop it.
Yes, there is still racism in the world. As a black man, I know and understand this more than anyone. I see racism where it is blatant, and when it is not. However, I…
In the Land of Twitter, Blogging is King →
As Twitter has risen to prominence, many loud voices have declared it the future of media, the future of journalism, even the future of the free world. I am a fan of Twitter. It is a…
AZ Law: Unconstitutional, Unsound, Ineffective and... →
Much has been said about Arizona’s Senate Bill 1070, allowing state law enforcement officials to stop, question, detain and report individuals based on suspicion of undocumented…
Re-Think Food →
This small potato has 110 calories and 26g of carbs. How many calories are in those fries you ate?
This single brown organic egg has 70 calories, 5 grams of…
Reality Checks →
There are a lot of delusional people in the world.
It seems now, more than ever, people have a need to feel they need to prove something, like they are bigger than others, or bigger than…
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What are your thoughts on black music today?
It mostly sucks. There is good music out there, don’t get me wrong, but mainstream hip-hop and R&B has little to know substance and is performed by artists with little to no musical abilities.
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