ECONOMY

** this is old, but i have been wanting to post something about it for the longest. do you see how bad our economy is getting .. this is what bush has done to us all.. that is why it is very serious, and i say that as serious as i can .. that you go out and vote.. [[08AMA!]] well im not telling you who to vote for but it is quite obvious that its critical to vote for Obama for the simple fact that he knows what he's talking about and he know's whats best for the future of the U.S... this is the most talked about election .. GO OUT AND VOTE!

Two more weeks of gas chaos, official says
By CHRIS REINOLDS
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Monday, September 29, 2008
Atlanta’s chaotic gasoline shortage should be back to normal by Columbus Day, Oct. 13, at the latest, said Randy Bly of AAA South. That means about two more weeks of uncertainty, desperate searches for stations with gasoline and long lines at stations that do.
Bly said Nashville had fuel shortages similar to those in metro Atlanta, but now 70 to 80 percent of the city is being supplied.

MARTA officials will be watching ridership closely today to see if they need to ramp up their schedules, said Rich Krisak, assistant general manager of rail operations. Overflow lots at the Oakland City and East Lake stations will be available.
Educational institutions from the Gwinnett County public schools to Georgia State University and others expect to hold classes as usual. Gwinnett spokeswoman Sloan Roach isn’t expecting any widespread problems with teachers making it to school today.
Still, uncertainty abounds. For example, Dom Grayson of Lithonia filled up his Volvo on Sunday in Decatur, but still planned to take MARTA today. Grayson explained: “It’s not the best option for me. But I don’t know when [fuel] will be available again.”

The chaos began when Hurricanes Gustav and Ike temporarily shut down Gulf Coast refineries. As shortages began to become evident, panicked motorists began topping off and filling up gas canisters. That has

delayed a recovery, but the flow through major pipelines from the Gulf remains reduced. As of Friday, only three of the Gulf’s 56 refineries were still off line, but several open refineries were at reduced production levels.

Employers are taking a variet of measures to help employees cope.
“We encourage people to car pool, and we’re seeing more people doing it this past week,” said UPS’ Norman Black, who noticed that parking spaces set aside for car pools have been filling up. Delta Air Lines, Southern Insurance Underwriters and the CDC have embraced teleworking.

MOST DEF BE THE iSH!

**Three months, she call ‘I feel I’m runnin a fever’ Six months, I’m tellin her I desperately need her Nine months, flu-like symptoms when shorty not around I need more than to knock it down I’m really tryin to lock it down Midnight we hook up and go at it Burn a stogger, let her know, sweetheart I got to have it She tellin me commitment is somethin she can’t manage Wake up the next morning, she gone like it was magic Ahh damnit ! This all Harrison Ford frantic My 911 wasn’t answered by my fly Taurus enchantress Next week, who hit me up, I saw Sharice at the kitty club With some banging ass Asian playin lay it down and lick me up What !?

**my favorite part .. ~JAY

USC

Southern California wide receiver Ronald Johnson, right, eludes a tackle from Washington State defensive back Romeo Pellum and heads for a touchdown in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Karrine Steffans

So today, I made some changes to my blog.. to make it seem more interesting .. added quite a few things actually .. theres the Music and the News and a bunch of other links.. one of my favorite links is karrine.com

She keeps you updated on her latest .. like moving from Los Angeles to Atlanta. From her book signings to her Birthday Party in Atlanta. She's very interesting .. lol .. Everybody I know have read both of her books.. Can't wait for the third one (I wouldn't call myself a fan, I just so happen to like reading). She's o so bold for putting those people on blast & having the hiphop world shook up with her tell all book .. She truly had everyone at a lost for words.. Like seriously .. that's bold .. a liddle mean .. but VERY bold .. but hey, whatever floats her boat.. Check her page out.. its kewl. I just love how her and Wayne [use] to talk, they were flyer than him and Trina .. !!

~JAY.

IM VOTING 08AMA

** UGHH .. I couldn't find this for nothing, glad I could steal it from someone elses blog lol .. (thanks)

T-PAIN & LUDA.

** IT JUST DOESN'T END.. T-PAIN GAVE US ANOTHER HIT .. THIS GOES SUPER!

NO HOMO ZONE

** SO THIS HAS TO BE MY FAVORITE CAL. NEWMAN VIDEO ! (HANDS DOWN).

CORY GUNZ (CGUNZ)

THE YOUNG KID HAS THE SKILLS TO TAKE OVER..
TO BE HONEST, HE JUST MIGHT PICK UP AND TAKE OFF WHERE WAYNE LEFT OFF DOING THOSE NUMBERS HE DID THIS YEAR ON HIS LAST RECORDED ALBUM. WE ALL KNOW WAYNE'S NOT MAKING THOSE NUMBERS IN THAT TIME FRAME AGAIN.. ITS TIME FOR CORY GUNZ .. HE'S ILLLLLLL WIT IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!






SIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIICCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCK WIT IT!

SOOoo..?!!

1.Short hair B?

…..UMMMMM…. i hope this is for a movie roll… here are some clips from a video of Beyonce, Mariah Carey, Rihanna, Carrie Underwood, Fergie, Leona, Miley Cyrus, Ciara, Keyshia Cole, Ashanti, Natasha, Nicole, Mary J Singing “Just Stand Up” Live!…. Beyonce can get away with ALMOST ANYTHING… but this hair do? ….. i dunno…. its not working for me…
like seriously, this is more for Keyshia.. It's more her speed than Beyonce's ..
idk; maybe its the 'BIG Texas Top' that isn't working..?

2. Show for Zoe

Rachel Zoe is having her own show on Bravo!! im excited..
The Rachel Zoe Project
for those who are unfamiliar with The Zoe shes a professional fashion stylist notable for having worked with numerous high-profile female celebrities. In 2007, she released a style guidebook with Rose Apodaca titled Style A to Zoe: The Art of Fashion, Beauty, and Everything Glamour. shes responsible for ALOT of the wildly popular fashion trends that start on girls like Nicole Richie and make there way to the general public [ie the boho look and the big glasses that got hella popular again a couple summers ago] Zoe’s current client list includes girls like Cameron Diaz, Lindsay Lohan, Mischa Barton, Keira Knightley, Jessica Simpson, Jennifer Garner, Salma Hayek, Kate Hudson, Demi Moore, Liv Tyler, Debra Messing, Anne Hathaway, the Olsen twins and ALOT more.. basically shes gets paid HELLLLLA money to shop for & dress these girls.. [you didnt think they were fly on their own strength did you?!.. ]

3.Stussy

heck yea!! Womens fall collection 08 is finally here.

4. Steiff x Lagerfeld

Karl Lagerfeld has teamed up with Margarete Steiff [ German-based plush toy company known for its high quality and equally high prices.] to make a Lagerfeld Bear, how cute… lol
for those who dont kno Karl lagerfeld, first…. run out infront of a moving car… Lagerfeld is one of the most influential fashion designers of the late 20th century. He has collaborated with a variety of different fashion labels, most notably Chanel but also Chloé and Fendi // only the tip of the iceburg.. oh yea, side note: for the game heads…. he has a lil radio show on Grand Theft Auto IV … when we got the game it didn’t specify what he was doing in the game, i thought he was gonna have a role i was a little disappointed.. BUT THAT JUS ADDS TO HIS COOLNESS, HES IN GTA!

5. Snobbish

it may be cute but i cant seem to see myself rocking a fitted if its not New Era… this fitted it by Estate LA. its a tearaway and the exterior features a detailed print of the outer skin of a watermelon but careful surgery will yield that familiar juicy red flesh complete with seeds. Only 24 hats of this creative concept were available for sale, but im sure you can find better things on sale at...> EstateLA.com/Store.

CIARA.. THE PRINCESS?! NOTT....

VIBE?! couldn't shoot for a higher magazine
company, one that would pay much
much more?! it's all about the …. $$$

shes hot, wont contest that…….
BYYYYE BTCHZZ…

2008 FALL HAIRSTYLES

The Bob for fall is once again turning heads. For this season its taking a turn into shapes of the mushroom ,blunt bob styles as well as layered looks.

Mushroom Bob

Blunt Bob

Layred Bob

For styles away from the face make sure your looks are kept tight and sleek for the chignon, braids, as well as sleek ponytails.

Chignon

Braids

Sleek Ponytails

If you really want to create a new look you can try the asymmetrical shag or pixie cut.

Asymmetrical Shag

Pixie Cut

Natural styles are very popular for fall with natural short cuts ( works best on natural ''African American hair textures'') natural and tight curls and all one length styles. ** I LOVE THIS LOOK! THINKING ABOUT DOING IT MYSELF.

Natural Short Cuts

** PERSONALLY, I DON'T THINK THATS A CUTE LOOK FOR ANYBODY WITH THAT TEXTURED HAIR. HOWEVER, WHATEVER FLOATS YOUR BOAT .. I GUESS ..

Tight and Wild Curls

All One Length

For little and subtle hair trends forFall 2008 go with the pinned style, fringed bangs, boho waves or face framing layers.

Pinned Style

Fringed Bangs

Boho Waves

Face Framing Layers

2008 FALL FASHION TRENDS

2008 Fall Fashion Trends. With fall 2008 being just around the corner here come the hottest 2008 fall fashion trends for next season. What’ shot, what everyone will be wearing and which styles to follow.

Straight from the runway the seven most hottest looks and styles to try. If you’re bold enough be sure to try a new style of these seven trends all in one week. Here’s what hot fashionista…..

1. Minimalist= mini mini minis

Short dress styles and skirts can be paired with black tights and leggings. Be sure to try a hot mini swing jacket to keep you warm.

2. Wild Looks and Prints

Step into the wild with leopard and zebra prints. Get edgy with fur hems and skirts.

3. Bohemian

Show your side with tie dye and velour pants.

4. Plaid

Make bold statement with plaid jackets, skirts, and dresses.

5. Artsy

Show you side with artsy styles and looks.

6. Tailored

Show your male side with pinned striped pants sets and suits.

7. Knits

Knit sweater dresses and coats are hot styles to wear.

That’s not all be sure to check back soon for more hot 2008 fall fashion trends this is just a preview of some of the hottest styles to look out for. Including the hottest 2008 fall hairstyles. ~ JAY.

THE UNKNOWN..

Lately, things just aren't going the way they should. As a matter of fact nothings ever going right. This is a terrible feeling, & I never once thought I's ever come to this emotion that I've been trying to avoid. Honestly, where I'm at in my stage of life .. wherever this place is .. it's not where I'm suppose to be.. I seriously think I don't belong or I'm meant to be where I am. I don't know. I'm tired of looking up at the stars & I'm tired of having these emotional break downs that just randomly occur. At this very moment I am sitting in a bathroom against the wall drowning my face with tears. This break down came out of know where & I feel like running & never stopping .. just going until the end has reached my feet. I wish there was a park to walk to.. or a tree to climb where I can be alone. There's neither in this situation.. To be honest after the tears come and go (when they're finally gone) I feel a slight change of emotion but this emotion has no title. It's not happy, sad, depressed, or anything .. It's just a blank state of being.. This is where I am left to just sit and wonder about nothing.. Music calms me.. Listen to one song at the moment .. called "After Tonight" by Justin Nozuka.. the guitar is pretty relaxing.. The tears are ending & this is when I come to that "Blank State of Being".. At the moment I am thinking about being home, that's all I want at the moment.. is to be home and away from this city and the people in it .. far far far away .. I want this load off of my back .. !! I no long want to cry I just want to be free to fly .. I want to be home .. with my mom and my friends .. I want to be set free .. I feel like I'm being locked down and for what? I have no clue .. I want to rewind and ask my dad what was going on .. why he left and what made him come back to me only to leave me so lost and confused with no sence of direction in this world.. no guidance .. IM LOST .. SOMEONE SET ME FREE.. PLEASE. ~jay.

IS THE WORLD READY

What we ask for, we get. Yet, you must ask yourself..
" Are you ready? Ready for a change in time? Ready to change the lives of those not yet born? ".. When you ask yourself, what will be your answer .. ? What will be the look on your face when you have finally answered? How will you handle the change? Will you be happy? Will the change be for the better or for the worse? Will you stand behind the change and welcome the history you've made.. the history WE CAN & WILL BE MAKING FROM HERE ON OUT?!





The world is starving for a change, a voice to be heard. The world is starving for a leader to lead and the right believers to believe! Obama is to be " The Oprah of the Oval Office ". DO YOU BELIEVE? .. WILL YOU STAND FOR A CHANGE? ..
V0TE 08AMA, 2008'S ELECTION WE, AS A PEOPLE, WILL TAKE OVER! DO YOU BELIEVE?!

HISTORY BEING MADE ..

This weekend he'll be the first white valedictorian to graduate from the historically black, all male Morehouse College in the school's 141-year history.

Morehouse, in Atlanta, Georgia, is one the nation's most prestigious universities of its kind. For more than a century, the school has prided itself on personifying the dream of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., one of the school's most notable alums, by producing "Morehouse Men" - intelligent and successful black leaders.

"Because I'm one of the only white students, it's easy to call me 'the white boy,' I'm naturally going to stand out," says Packwood.

But Packwood, 22, doesn't stand out solely because he is white or has maintained a 4.0 grade point average. For those who don't know him, what is surprising is that a Rhodes Scholar finalist turned down a full scholarship to Columbia University to attend the all-black men's university.

This came naturally to Packwood, who attended a predominantly black high school."A large majority of my friends, like all my girlfriends have been minorities," says Packwood. "So it was very, it was kind of strange that I always kind of gravitated to the black community."

Packwood fit in immediately at Morehouse. His charm, movie-star good looks and chiseled physique made him popular among students. He was elected dorm president and to class council during freshmen year - and was a favorite at campus fashion shows.

iCHAT today..

so today i was on ichat (pretty much everyday) & i was ichatting my friend " drama " ..

ok, so to be honest .. its 3:59 am and im up on my blog, myspace, facebook, & aim .. lol .. i think im addicted but im not sure lol .. haven't been diagnosed yet. anyhow.. so today i was ichatting away! lol, talked to drama (whos in love with web designing), aaron (who looked like a liddle mexican today), and Ettiene (who was stuck on his favorite tv show " Heros "). we (drama & i) took a lot of pictures today .. him and his strange effects.. lol .. gotta love him though...! well, i was going to upload some of the many pictures we took today .. butttttt that doesnt seem to be working .. well .. hit me on myspace [www.myspace.com/libra2308]

anyhow .. just feel like talking about something thats on my mind ...

so i get emails EVERYDAY.. from random people .. strange people and people i know..

i dont mind the emails, never really have time to respond to them all but i try my hardest.

i dont like it much when i get rude nasty uncalled for emails from people i dont know. if its one thing i cannot stand its a random guy calling baby, mama, mommy, sexi, etc .. or asking me CRAZYY questions like . wheres your boyfriend, can i be yo man, can i call you mommy so you can call me daddy .. like dude wtf lmao get a life! i hear you can buy one now a days.. lol .. all im saying is i dont mind the messages " emails " but like come on its myspace not eHARMONY! ~JAY.

iPhone vs. Blackberry

So, after reviewing several phones and comparing each one to another, I found the two most perfect phones.
First, theres the iPhone (which is a phone & ipod in one basically).. Then theres the Blackberry Pearl. Personally, I'd chose the Blackberry Pearl over any phone, any day. However, the iPhone isn't that bad itself. I mean where can you go wrong? It's touch screen and you can upload videos straight from the phone to facebook, youtube, &/or myspace. The internet is easy to access as well as navigate. However if you're a teen then the iPhone isn't all that. The texting ability isn't all that if you ask me. I mean from adapting to the Sidekick and then switching over to the Blackberry " family " is one thing. Having a Sidekick you learn to type at a fast speed. With the Blackberrys the typing isn't much of a change .. you may still show off your talent of not looking while typing a message and still have that amazing speed. However, switching to the iPhone and expecting the skill to be there still is just a fantasy you're living in. Seriously though, they are both good phones .. I just prefer the Blackberry over the iPhone and Sidekick. Which do like better? Both sleek & slick phones .. very business like and share the fair numbers of pro's & con's. So, which do you chose? ~JAY.

ITS A SICKNESS

IT'S SO SAD .. BUT HI HATER!!!
BYE HATER!!!

YOU NOTHIN IM MAJOR
YOU SEE ME, HI HATER!!!
=].

WE BALLIN
YOU CRAWLIN
HAHA
ITS IIGHT THOUGH

WHEN THEY HATE ON YA THEN YA KNOW YOU DOIN SOMETHIN

8 MILLION AFRICAN AMERICANS ARE NOT REGISTERED TO VOTE?!

Why 8 Million African Americans Are Not Registered to Vote

New America Media, Commentary, Earl Ofari Hutchinson, Posted: Oct 07, 2008

Editor's Note: The recent report that 8 million African Americans are not registered to vote should come as no surprise, writes Earl Ofari Hutchinson, who says the dismal voter registration record has as much to do with the political parties as with the voters themselves. Hutchinson is an author and political analyst. His new book is The Ethnic Presidency: How Race Decides the Race to the White House (Middle Passage Press, February 2008).

The recent report that 8 million African Americans are not registered to vote brought gasps of disbelief, cries of shame and head-shaking reproach. It also stirred a mild soul search among blacks about how and why the numbers of unregistered voters are so appallingly high.

The figure was cited in September by Rick Wade, who handles African-American voter outreach for the Obama campaign, which was alarmed at the high number because of the potentially damaging effect it could have on Obama in a close contest. Bush’s razor-thin victories in Florida in 2000 and Ohio in 2004 underscore the importance of a maximum black voter turnout. But the problem of getting blacks to the polls may be even greater than the Obama campaign realizes, and that starts with the figure of 8 million unregistered voters. The number may be much higher.

According to Census figures, there were 28 million African-American adults aged 18 or over in 2006. In the 2004 presidential election, they made up 12 percent of the voters, or about 13 million voters. That means an estimated 15 million voting-age blacks did not vote. The ban on ex-felon voting in 15 states further ramps up the number of ineligible blacks. Forty percent of ex-felons banned from the polls are black males. They make up another 3 million potential black voters. That means there are an estimated 12 million African-American adults who are either officially barred from voting, or decline to vote.

The reason so many blacks don’t vote is chalked up to apathy, laziness, ignorance and cynicism toward politicians. By not voting, critics say, they betray the struggle and sacrifice of those who fought and in some cases died for the right of blacks to vote. This guilt-laden reprimand is much too simplistic.

In most state and local elections, only a tiny fraction of eligible voters of any race vote. With the exception of the hotly contested 2004 presidential contest between George W. Bush and John Kerry, the number of voters in presidential contests has steadily dropped during the past half century. Many say they don’t vote because their vote won’t change anything, anyway.

In the mid 1960s, a majority of eligible voters did vote. Two things changed that. One is the dominance of corporate and labor Political Action Committees in bankrolling politicians. Soaring election costs have turned races into a millionaire’s derby. The second thing that changed things is the subtle and at times overt suppression of minority voters. This includes stringent driver’s license or other ID checks, rigid timelines for filing voter applications, the lack of information or misinformation about voter registration forms and materials, and non-existent or feeble voter registration campaigns.

This reinforces the deep suspicion that politicians are for sale and the buyers are well-heeled special interests. As politicians became more dependent on corporate and union dollars, they appeared even more remote, inaccessible and unresponsive to voters’ needs. Elected officials made little or no effort to inform and engage their constituents on legislative actions, initiatives, and policy positions. This has further estranged millions of potential voters. The Republican and Democratic parties haven’t helped matters. The GOP’s decades of turning a cold shoulder to African Americans sent the message that blacks were not wanted or needed in the party. Democrats took the cue and downplayed any overt racial appeals for fear of being tagged as tilting toward minorities.

The two parties still largely confine their efforts to pad voter rolls to the last frantic weeks before Election Day. They scramble to register as many voters as possible, imploring voters to exercise their democratic right. This generally results in a temporary bump up in the voting rolls. But when Election Day passes, it is back to business as usual with no sustained effort to insure that the newly registered voters remain engaged in the political process.

In Europe, things are far different. Even though voting numbers have also dropped there, the numbers that do vote still put the United States to shame. The political parties wage intense campaigns, employ scores of party and campaign workers to get voters to the polls, make voting materials and registration simple, spend money on voter publications and materials, and provide ready access to TV and radio for the political parties to make their case. The message to voters is that their vote not only counts, but it’s in their political self-interest to vote. They have made voting a national responsibility.

To simply say that millions of African Americans don’t vote because of apathy and indifference ducks the problem. It lets officials of both parties off the hook for failing to make their flowery talk about restoring government to the people more than just a catchy campaign slogan shouted once every four years.