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100 Days After BP Oil Spill

my927info — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:53:37 +0000

Detroit’s Mildred Gaddis is taking you for a Road Trip courtesy of Community Care Associates to The Big Easy. Today marks the 100th day since the BP Oil Spill. In true Gaddis fashion, Mildred brings you the whole story with a focus on what mainstream media isn’t showing us as well as the effects this crisis is having on the natives and it’s impact nationally.

Watch the live coverage on Ustream.

Charlotte Top 10 City For Young People

my927info — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:34:05 +0000

Yahoo! ranked Charlotte as one of the Top 10 cities for young people. We ranked alongside Chicago (too cold), Austin (too hot) and D.C. (just right).

According to Yahoo!:

PROS: A cost of living that skews well below the national average, reasonable rents, a bustling downtown still being developed, high-paying advancement opportunities in the financial sector

CONS: Hot, humid summers, smog alerts, high (but falling) crime rates, you’ll need a car (average commute lasts 24 minutes)

Read the full story, and tell us what you think.
Also ready why Charlotte is a top destination for blacks.

9 Trendy, Handy & Completely Adult Backpacks

Hello Beautiful — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:30:36 +0000

REFINERY29: Whether you’re packing up a picnic, trying to carry all your books you’ll need for class, or heading off for a day of doin’-and-seein’, backpacks are really the only acceptable option when it comes to holding stuff. It’s got to have timeless good looks, storage options, and sturdy construction that’ll last you from college to cremation. SOURCE

Here are some preppy packs, utilitarian carry-alls, and fashionable knapsacks!

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Estelle and John Legend “Fall In Love”

my927info — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:48:26 +0000

See Estelle’s “Fall In Love” featuring John Legend.

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Iman Shows Us How To Rock “7 Days Of Global Chic” [PHOTOS]

Hello Beautiful — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:15:42 +0000

Supermodel Iman is still strutting her stuff. Here she is showing off pieces from her “Global Chic” line.

“Think Globally, Live Fashionably… Glamorous and affordable luxuries empower you to be gorgeous! Put down your passport – it’s all right here!”

Iman Honored With Barney’s Window Display [PHOTOS]

Model Iman’s Daughter Zulekha Talks Her Gastric Bypass Surgery

NFL’s Devin Thomas Wants A Woman To Bake A Cake With

my927info — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:00:23 +0000

Redskins hottie Devin Thomas is giving the ladies something to look at in his recent Krave Magazine shoot. In the issue he shares advice on dating, groupies and reveals whether he’s in a relationship.

Check out a few excerpts below:

On Advice he would give another guy before dating

Be honest about what you are looking to get out of the situation, be frank. A lot of guys sell a woman a dream but that all comes back to haunt you in the end.

On Groupies

Beware of them! it’s hard in my line of work to find somebody that can really be there for you. It’s tough meeting quality females, I’m not at the library you know. I can only really pick from the females I meet at the club.

On if he’s single or taken

I’m always looking to bake a cake with somebody. I’m completely single. I love relationships though, I love beauty and I love a woman who can show off her beauty without being trashy. I like all shades of women and I like a confident woman that can match me. I like excitement and I don’t want to talk about football all day. Impress me with the stuff that you do.

Take a look at the pics from the photoshoot courtesy of necolebitchie:

PHOTOS: Devin Thomas Looks Fine On The Red Carpet!

Take a look at Devin in his video with Fantasia:

NEW VIDEO: Fantasia Feels “Bittersweet”

5 Reasons Why Little Things Can Make A Big Difference

my927info — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:45:54 +0000

Once in a while, it’s good to see small acts of kindness in the world. Especially in big cities, it can be difficult to find people who are willing to push anonymity aside and actually treat everyone equally, even if they don’t know them. I was thinking about this topic this morning while sitting on the subway on the way to work: a man who looked like he was in his late 20s gave up his seat for a mother and child with heavy suitcases, even though they had only a stop to go on their journey. He did it with the ease of someone who does stuff like that on a regular basis and it made me happy to see that there are people like that in the world. I’m always surprised when people hold doors for me or see someone helping a group of tourists with directions. It’s rare in a society we have today that people drop what they’re doing to help a stranger or just be of assistance to someone they’ll likely never see again. Why are random acts of kindness so important in our society?

1. Random acts of kindness are quick, but resonate. Even if you were just giving up your seat on the train to someone who needs it or if it’s someone you know, listening to them ramble about their problems, you’re being kind and using your time to help them. These were short, voluntary actions – being a good person doesn’t cost a thing and even if they weren’t large actions, they could have a substantial impact on the other person.

2. They’re rare in a busy world. Just being in the city all the time, it’s a very anonymous environment and people are always running everywhere. It’s nice to see someone being helped out on the subway or given assistance because they’re lost. One of my family members once lost their wallet in a big city, but the person tracked them down to return it. When people are treated with kindness just for being human, it’s a nice feeling and helps all of us feel connected as a group, not just individuals.

3. Favors and little gestures can make a difference. You never know what the other person might be going through. They could be upset over something you’d never understand, but by you being kind to them unconditionally and out of the goodness of your heart, this could be a turning point for them. The more people help each other out, the better world we have. Every little bit counts!

4. It might just be what the person needed. Maybe they were having a bad day and you just happened to hold the door for them. That small gesture could possibly change their whole mood and make them look at life in a different way. Doing something nice for someone else can be the quickest way to improve the world we live in.

5. Everyone deserves a little kindness. Your family, friends, strangers – we’re all people. Even if you just look around you and see what you can do to ease someone’s burden or brighten someone’s day, it’s noticed. Treat your friend who’s had a bad week to lunch or help an older woman with a box that they can’t carry. It’s all important to the well-being of this world!

The little things in one’s life in general could be what makes life worth living. Maybe a good song came on the radio or you took a well-deserved nap after a long day. It’s especially important, though, what you do for others and how your random acts of kindness could be the bread and butter of their life. Get out there, sisters, and make a difference in someone else’s life!

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Contestant Dropped Out Of College To Sing

Tonya Jameson — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:35:11 +0000

Amaye believes so strongly in her dream of becoming a professional singer that she dropped out of N.C. A&T her junior to pursue a career singing. On Saturday, Amaye (who uses one name), will get one of her best chances of landing a national recording contract.

Amaye is one of more than a dozen singers participating in the finale of the Andre Harrell Superstar Soul Search in Atlanta on Saturday. She and J. Remy shared first place in the Charlotte semi-finals a couple of weeks ago at the House of Jazz. Now, she will compete against winners from Houston, Atlanta, Philadelphia and Detroit.

Amaye is a Baltimore native who recently moved to Atlanta. She attended A&T a few years ago and studied chemistry. She was on a pre-med track when she decided chemistry was getting in the way of her dream. She performed in the Greensboro area band Beautiful Experience. One night she had a gig and she needed to study for a chemistry test. Amaye said it was then that she decided to pursue music full-time.

“I decided that music is where my heart is,” she said.

Hopefully her heart won’t lead her astray because when she dropped out school her parents truly thought she’d lost her mind.

Click here for more about N.C. talent.

Click here to see the contestants in Atlanta.

Sean Kingston & Nicki Minaj’s “Letting Go (Dutty Love)” [PREVIEW]

my927info — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:30:49 +0000

Jamaican-American star Sean Kingston lights up the dance floor with his fellow islander Nicki Minaj in the teaser for “Letting Go (Dutty Love),” the dancehall-flavored single from his upcoming album.

The X-directed video premieres next month.

Hear the track in full below. Minaj makes her mark at 2:30.

Nicki Minaj’s “Your Love” [NEW VIDEO]

Groupie Claims Sexual Assault Against Sean Kingston

Weird News: New Fuel For Cars – Cheeseburgers

tonyajameson — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:08:15 +0000

A mechanic found a Cheeseburger in a Rock Hill woman’s car this week after the woman complained the car was running “rugged,” The Rock Hill Herald reported. The mechanic found a cheeseburger and a pickle inside the car’s gas tank, the report said. It caused about $1,000 in damages to the car.

Apparently there’s a prankster running around in Charlotte. Another woman told police someone poured suger in her gas tank, which caused $500 worth of damage.

Rock Hill ladies may want to invest in locking gas caps, most of which cost less than $15. Just a thought.