LeBron James to play on Jay-Z’s Rucker Park league basketball team. Now this is must see basketball! Sway: Now when you say you’re a part of the Roc — are you signed to Roc-A-Fella or are you just a Roc fan? Jay-Z: That’s extended family right there. James: And coming soon, you gon’ see me… Continue reading Jay-Z Signs LeBron James…
Month: July 2003
Once Upon A Time in Mexico
Finally! Check out the trailer for Once Upon a Time in Mexico, the sequel to Desperado. How can you not like a movie starring Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek? Oh, some guy named Johnny Depp is thrown into the mix as well. This may be the sequel of the year for me. The only thing… Continue reading Once Upon A Time in Mexico
Another Recipe Blog
OK, we know about The Red Kitchen, but I’ve just stumbled upon (via Wang Dang Doodle and RedHeadDread) another (group) recipe blog, Full Bellies. I’m definitely gonna have to try the Pão De Queijo (what do you know about that?), the Black Beans (hmmm… time to make some Feijoada!), and the Best Blueberry Pancakes.
Politicians Learning Spanish
I just saw a report on TV about the rush by politicians to learn Spanish. This article, Politicians Can’t Use Lame Spanish, covers the topic well. Some key points: The group has one legitimate point in its argument against Spanish; some politicians mistakenly think a few phrases will ensure victory on Election Day. Mujica is… Continue reading Politicians Learning Spanish
Yet Another Reason To Not Visit Germany
Check out this hilarious post about the poor design of German toilets. (via Hi. I’m Black!)
More on Kobe’s Street Cred
Here’s an excellent article about the nonsense of all the recent discussion of Kobe Bryant’s ‘street cred’ – Bryant doesn’t need criminal record to possess street credibility. I, like the author of that article, have issues with the use of the term ‘street cred’. Most of the reporters who are throwing that term around have… Continue reading More on Kobe’s Street Cred
‘Chuck D is a Signifying Monkey’… WTF?
This has to be the dumbest shit I’ve read in a very long time – Chuck D is a signifying monkey. The author of that article, Al Barger, made several statements that must be refuted. The first of which is this: The greatest act in rap history, by any reasonable MUSICAL consideration, would have to… Continue reading ‘Chuck D is a Signifying Monkey’… WTF?
Kobe & O.J.
I’ve just been reading some of the articles about Kobe Bryant being charged with sexual assault. I can’t help but be reminded of O.J. Simpson’s case. That’s partly because they both had squeaky clean images before their ‘incidents’. The racial components of the situations and the composition of their legal teams are other similarities. Here… Continue reading Kobe & O.J.
Moxi PVR is No Longer Vaporware
After many trials and tribulations, not to mention all the hype, the Moxi PVR finally sees the light of day. Here’s Gizmodo’s description of the Moxi: More bad news for TiVo. Cable company Charter Communications is going to offer subscribers a new cable box that doubles as a digital video recorder and media center. The… Continue reading Moxi PVR is No Longer Vaporware