9/11

Check out this clip.  It's very depressing but will help you sort out your own feelings about the events that transpired ten years ago.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CXKT6Jt4AQ.

After watching this clip, I was in tears thinking about the countless amount of men, women and children who lost their lives on that day due to terrorist.  Innocent people lost their lives at a day of work.  This attack has struck our nation at the core and forced us to join forces with one another despite race, ethnicity, or background. 

Although I was only 16 when it happened, I was still old enough to understand the effect that it had.  However, I didn't know the magnitude it would have on todays airline security.  Just recently, Osama Bin Laden was captured and killed by America's finest (Navy Seals).  Some say he was the conspiracy/leader behind the attacks on 9/11.  Because he is dead and gone now, will this help Americans rest?  Do you feel safer now?

bad news bears

The Chicago bears are off to yet another bad start this season with a 1 win and a 2 loss record.  Today the bad news bears lost to the Green Bay Packers right after loosing to the New Orleans Saints last week.  The bears won the season opener against the Atlanta falcons with a blowout 30-12 score.  After the one game season opener the bears gameplay is surely declining.  Although bears quaterback Jay Cutler has only thrown for one interception this season he is not the only blame for the bears slow performance.  Cutler has minimal pass protection which leaves him virtually open to the defense.  Running back Matt Forte only has one touchdown in three games.  This means the offense isn't putting up much points.  Lets just face the facts.  The Bears have never been the best at creating offensive production but on the contrary the defense wins games.  However, the defense allowed 27 points today versus the Packers and 30 points in game two versus the Saints.  If the Bears can't hold the offense to under 21 points per game it's going to be a long season.  Green Bay quaterback Aaron Rodgers threw for  297 yards and three touchdowns in todays game vs. Chicago.  If the bears defense can't win the game and neither can the offense then maybe Hester and special teams can.  The bears are set to take on the Carolina Panthers next week.  Perhaps special teams can pick up the slack.

hip hop moguls beef

In hop hop news, two of the latest icons have a so called beef with one another.  Rapper Jay-Z also known as Sean Carter and Lil Wayne are fueding over who's the best between the two.  There are several things that make a rapper great.  One being their celebrity or fame and the other being their money.  Jay-Z proclaims his bank account has an ugly number that only an accountant can articulate.  On the contrary, Lil Wayne say's he is the best rapper. Both rappers have sold millions of hip hop albums and have fan bases with insurmountable numbers. Perhaps this beef stems from fans who instigate the drama.  How far will this beef go? 

The last major beef between hip hop artist ended in death.  The late great Notorius Big and Tupac Shukar were once friends until money and territory came into the picture.  The two started to fued with one another over who the better rapper was.  Not too long after both rappers were killed by unknown suspects.
Is this new hip hop beef just to sell records or could it be serious?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3bUnPm13KU

football is back

Football is back after a season lockout.  Most people and football fans thought there would be no more football after the National Football League issued a 2011 season lockout.  The reason for this lockout was becuase funds were getting short.  You may think how can the National Football Leaugue be short on funds.  The truth is that players are getting more greedy and wanting more money.  Some players are under 20 million dollar contracts and may not get paid if their is no funds to support them.  Imagine a world without football.  The superbowl alone is watched all over the world and has the most ratings.  This means a lot of viewers are football fans.  Just recently the commissioner of the Nfl announced that football is still alive.  I myself was ecstatic being that I am a die hard Chicago Bears fan.  This link talks more about the Nfl lockout and the exspenses it cost to run the National Football League. http://www.sbnation.com/2011/7/25/2292373/nfl-lockout-over-football-free-agency

Troy Davis

Troy Anthony Davis was born October 9,1968. He is an african american male who was convicted of shooting and killing a cop.  Seven witnesses testified that they had seen Davis kill the cop.  However, gun used to kill the cop was never found.  Because the bullets in the murder weapon matched bullets from another murder that Davis was implied in, he was automatically imprisoned and set to be executed via death penalty.  David continually remained at a "not guilty"plea since the muder.  Later on in the case the same witnesses whom ham implied Davis in this murder changed their story by saying they never saw Davis murder the cop.  This seems like a story of an african american man wrongfully accused of the murder of a white police officer.  Davis seems to be a victin of being african american.  It's unfortunate that some of the same prejudices that existed back in slavery days still lurk around today.  Who has the ultimate say over life and death?  It shouldn't be a corrupt and racist judicial system, neither a judge or jury who wasn't present when the murder occurred.  Only our creator should have such a power.  If Davis was convicted of an earlier murder then he should pay for his crime as any other person should.  His life shouldn't be taken because the bullets match another murder.  Nor should his life be taken because of the color of his skin.  Check out this website as it welcomes you into the life of an innocent black man who became a true victim of murder.  http://troyanthonydavis.org/

Barbering Made Simple!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5zflzrVLcU

This link takes us into the world of barbering.  As you can see, barbering is a diverse talent acquired by both men and woman.  It is also an art form and a way of expressing oneself.  This clip shows true art as you can see.  This gentleman has a picture of Micheal Jackson (a famous musician for over 20 years) cut into the back of his head.  What does this ultimatly say about barbering?  It shows pure, raw talent that is intertwined with music, our culture, and a joy for experimenting. 

Every boy and man needs a fresh haircut after a while.  Wheteher it's a high top fade, low ceaser, buzz cut, or a bald head, it still needs to be cut.  Ultimately this shows the power that barbers aquire.  Imagine a world without them. 

Grooming is essential to how we look and our presentation.  Because most people can't cut their own hair we go to a barbershop.  The barbershop is a place where most men can go and vent about anything.  Sports, television, politics and women are just a few of the hot topics you will probably come across in a shop.  It's the ultimate man cave!