Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Signs of Depression



Depression varies from person to person, but there are some common signs and symptoms. It’s important to remember that these symptoms can be part of life’s normal lows. But the more symptoms you have, the stronger they are, and the longer they’ve lasted—the more likely it is that you’re dealing with depression.


you feel hopeless and helpless
you can’t control your negative thoughts, no matter how much you try
you have lost your appetite or you can’t stop eating
you are much more irritable, short-tempered, or aggressive than usual
difficulty concentrating, remembering details, and making decisions
fatigue and decreased energy
feelings of guilt
feelings of  pessimism
insomnia, early-morning wakefulness, or excessive sleeping
irritability, restlessness
loss of interest in activities or hobbies once pleasurable, including sex
persistent aches or pains, headaches, cramps, or digestive problems that do not ease even with treatment
persistent sad, anxious, or "empty" feelings
thoughts of suicide, suicide attempts

Glass home in Tokyo, Japan

Privacy is lacking in this Tokyo glass home - Yahoo! Real Estate: "In a connected world where privacy is a valued, but diminishing part of daily life, home remains a reliable refuge. But here’s one home that intentionally strips away even that illusion for its inhabitants. In this nearly transparent Tokyo home, known as House NA, outsiders can see everything and everyone inside.

Tucked into a quiet residential neighborhood, this three-story, 914 square-foot home was created by an award winning Tokyo architect named Sou Fujimoto. His unusual design, with high glass walls and varying sized modular tables, contains 21 “floor plates” for residents and guests to sit, work, cook, eat, sleep, or play. Some of the floor plates are heated to provide comfort in the winter."


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Monday, May 14, 2012

Mexico drug wars: 49 headless, dismembered bodies found dumped along highway | The Lookout - Yahoo! News

Mexico drug wars: 49 headless, dismembered bodies found dumped along highway | The Lookout - Yahoo! News: "Forty-nine headless, dismembered bodies were found along a stretch of highway in Mexico on Sunday" The mutilated bodies "scattered in a pool of blood"—some with their hands and feet "hacked off," according to the Associated Press—were discovered by local authorities on the edge of the town of San Juan on a road that connects Monterrey to the Texas border.
The bodies were thought to have been dumped there by a drug cartel, authorities said. A welcome sign near the killing field was filled with graffiti with the message, "100% Zeta."
Zetas is one of the two largest drug cartels in Mexico. The other is the Sinaloa Cartel.
This is not an attack against the civilian population."
But the escalating violence between the two cartels has resulted in a recent rash of symbolic slayings.
On April 17, according to the AP, mutilated bodies of 14 men were left in a minivan in downtown Nuevo Laredo. On May 5, the bodies of 23 people were found, some hanging from a bridge and others decapitated and dumped near city hall. On May 9, 18 dismembered bodies were discovered outside Guadalajara, Mexico's second-largest city.
Nuevo Laredo and Monterrey are considered Zetas territory, while Guadalajara has been controlled by the Sinaloa Cartel.
In September, a Sinaloa drug gang dumped 35 bodies in Veracruz, Mexico. In August, a Zetas attack on a Monterrey casino left 52 dead.
Domene said Sunday's victims—43 men and 6 women—would be hard to identify because of "the lack of heads, hands and feet."
Since 2006, when Mexico's President Felipe Calderon announced a crackdown on cartels, more than 47,500 people have been killed in drug-related violence.

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Wednesday, May 9, 2012

College Interest Set to Double

 With federal student loan interest rates set to double July 1, the Senate failed Tuesday to get enough votes to take up a bill to extend low 3.4% rates for another year.
The vote was 52-45 to take up the bill, 8 fewer than the 60 needed to officially start debating the bill. Senate Republicans and Democrats are still negotiating a compromise, and the Senate could vote again this week.
In Washington, many lawmakers in both parties agree they'd like to extend the current 3.4% rates for another year. What they don't agree on is how to offset the $6 billion it would cost to do so, a substantial hurdle..............

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Obama supports same sex marrige



Obama announces he supports same-sex marriage - CNN.com: President Barack Obama said Wednesday he supports same-sex marriage, raising the political stakes on an issue over which Americans are evenly split.Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney, who on Wednesday said during an appearance in Oklahoma, "I believe marriage is a relationship between a man and a woman."Obama said in an interview with ABC News, "At a certain point I've just concluded that for me, personally, it is important for me to go ahead and affirm that I think same-sex couples should be able to get married."

Obama once opposed such marriages. He later indicated his views were "evolving."

"I had hesitated on gay marriage, in part, because I thought civil unions would be sufficient," the president said. "I was sensitive to the fact that -- for a lot of people -- that the word marriage is something that provokes very powerful traditions and religious beliefs." Obama was "disappointed" by Tuesday's vote on the issue in North Carolina, which he described as discriminatory against gays and lesbians, a spokesman said earlier Wednesday.

North Carolina voted to implement a state constitutional ban on same-sex marriage, which was already prohibited by state law. Supporters of the measure pushed for the constitutional amendment, arguing that it was needed to ward off future legal challenges.




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Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Vanessa Williams' Memoir

Vanessa Williams, the singer, actress,and beauty queen, previously starred in movies such as Eraser (1996), Soul Food (1997), and Johnson Family Vacation (2004) has written along with her mother a memoir entitled You Have No Idea: A Famous Daughter, Her No-nonsense Mother, and How They Survived Pageants, Hollywood, Love, Loss (and Each Other). In this revealing memoir, Williams details her many youthful transgressions, from smoking marijuana -- and definitely inhaling -- to exactly what happened that summer when she posed for photos that would lead to her losing the Miss America title. Helen Williams sounds off about the challenges she and her husband had raising her strong-willed daughter. 

Aloha! Bobby Brown is Getting Married

Bobby Brown and his fiancée, Alicia Etheridge, have finally set a wedding date after 2 years of being engaged. It's the same weekend Brown's band New Edition will be performing in Honolulu. The nuptials will take place on the weekend of June 15th and Brown will be flying out some of his family and friends to the island, to witness the ceremony. They have been engaged since May 2010 and have one child together.

Charlize Theron and Her Baby Boy

Charlize kept her adopted son away from the public eye since adopting him in March.... UNTIL NOW!
 
Isn't he adorable??

Temporary Custody Awarded to Deion Sanders

Deion Sanders was not awarded temporary custody of his children but also has a restraining order on his estranged wife that keeps her 500 yards form this mansion in Dallas,TX. During Monday's hearing, the judge also ruled Deion was only acting in self-defense when he injured Pilar during an altercation at the mansion on April 23. The judge said Pilar could face a fine for her actions. the judge also ruled that their three minor children must undergo psychological counseling as a result of the fight they witnessed and other aspects of this nasty divorce.

Monday, May 7, 2012

Jill Soctt and Tamar Braxton Twitter Beef

Apparently, Jill Scott tweeted, “Please watch Mary Mary on WE tv. Finally a real representation. Yay!!!!!” It seems the youngest of the Braxton sisters, Tamar, took offense to this statement. 

 
And if that wasn't enought her sister Towanda chimed in.


Saturday, May 5, 2012

Tax Lien on Singer Faith Evans

Celebrity Gossip | Entertainment News | Celebrity News | TMZ.com: "Faith Evans, the former wife of rapper Notorious BIG, is becoming quite notorious herself ... at least according to the State of California, who just issued a GIANT sized tax lien against the R&B singer.

The State of California Tax Franchise Board filed papers recently ... claiming Evans failed to fully pay her taxes to the Golden State for the years 2008, 2009 and 2010 ... to the tune of $60,357.17.

If Evans doesn't cough up the cash soon, the state could go after any assets she owns -- like homes, cars and bank accounts.

Calls to Evans rep have not been returned.
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Friday, May 4, 2012

Junior Seau's Family Will Donate His Brain



A rep for Junior Seau's family has confirmed that his family is going to donate his brain to concussion research.The family has not decided on which research center will get Seau's brain, but the top two candidates are the Sports Legacy Institute at Boston University and the Brain Injury Research Institute.
Seau committed suicide by shooting himself in the chest which led many to believe he wanted to keep his brain intact for research. Seau, age 43, played in the NFL for twenty years

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Zimmerman to be charged in Martin's death....SO WHAT

My Thoughts, My Experiences, My Life: "If you are jumping up and down because Zimmerman is going to be charged you are stupid. Yea Im glad that Trayvon MAY get the justice he deserves but look how long we had to wait. Dont forget that we had to fight. They were going to let Zimmerman go free. They had no plans on sending him to jail and don't you think for one minute that if this was turned around that this would have that same turnout. As far as Im concerned students still need to protest, people still need to march and every person of color should still be wearing a hoodie. Don't you think because you are not black that this doesn't effect you, or wont happen to you. I am still outraged at what has happened and everyone else should still be too. White people are never fully punished for the fucked up shit they do. Casey Anthony ring any bells... nope cause we have already forgotten about her. Zimmerman will probably get a slap on the wrist and we will acknowledge that its not right, eat our dinner, turn off CNN, go to sleep and soon forget Trayvon Martin as well......."

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Are We Ready to Start Another Civil Rights Movement

My Thoughts, My Experiences, My Life: "So as many of you know a Grand Jury didnt meet today for the Trayvon Marin case. How does that make you feel?? I honestly dont feel enough is being done by the black community. We are not mad enough. We are  not doing enough. We say this is not right, we complain a little and we go on eating our dinner. I feel like one day everyone is going to forget about Trayvon and go back to pretending the racism does not exist. So how many more have to die??? And the excuses people are making for Zimmerman are ridiculous! He has shaken baby syndromn, he felt his like was in danger, and its all a bunch of bull! I feel Zimmerman was aware of what he was doing, he say Trayvon and wanted him dead. So again I ask how many more are going to die???"

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Natural Hair Meetup Day

My Thoughts, My Experiences, My Life: "FCA Naturals is hosting the Natural Hair Meetup Day, May 19th from 2-5pm at Play House on  the Square. Play House is located at 66 S. Cooper in Memphis, Tn. Tickets are 10$ in advance and 15$ at the door. Tickets can be purchased at  www.fcanaturalshostnnhmd.eventbrite.com.
For more info call 870-317-1573"

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Monday, April 23, 2012

Pilar Sanders fights husband Deion Sanders

Deion Sanders Divorce From Pilar | TMZ.com: "TMZ has learned there is a police car and a fire truck outside Deion's home in suburban Dallas. We spoke with Deion ... who told us Pilar Sanders was transported to the hospital after claiming she needed medical attention.

Deion tells us he was in his bedroom when Pilar busted in with a friend and began "kicking, biting, and scratching" him in front of his sons. He says he merely defended himself until he was able to call police.

Moments after the alleged attack ... Deion tweeted, "Pray for me and my kids now! They just witnessed their mother and a friend jump me in my room. She's going to jail n I'm pressing charges!"

He continued ... "I'm sad my boys witnessed this mess but I warned the police department here that she was gone try n harm me and my boys."

Deion also tweeted a photo of himself and his boys as he filled out a police report.

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Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Dick Clark Dies At Age 82


Television icon Dick Clark, who hosted "American Bandstand" and "New Year's Rockin' Eve" for decades, has died at age 82, according to his publicist. Clark, who suffered a serious stroke in 2004 but returned to the airwaves, reportedly died from a heart attack.

Acura Apologizes For Racial Casting Call



Acura NSX Super Bowl Commercial -- Only Light-Skinned Blacks Need Apply | TMZ.com: "You know that Acura commercial with Jerry Seinfeld and Jay Leno that aired during the Super Bowl -- well, we got hold of the casting call document, and they were very specific/exclusionary about their dream African American car dealer.

According to the casting doc, the role of African American car dealer would be played by a "Nice looking, friendly, Not too dark" African American car dealer.

Acura just apologized for the wording in the casting call document -- claiming, "We apologize to anyone offended by the language."

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Friday, April 13, 2012

Singer, Beyonce Writes Lovely Letter to First Lady MIchelle Obama

Beyonce pens open letter to Michelle Obama, calls First Lady her 'the ULTIMATE example of a truly strong African-American woman' - NY Daily News: "First Lady Michelle Obama got a fan letter Thursday from superstar songbird BeyoncĂ©, who called her “the ULTIMATE example of a truly strong African-American woman.”"

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Tusla Shooting Rampage, 5 African Americans Dead

 This is why I don't want my people to get to caught up in the fact that Zimmerman was charged. Never forget that the battle is NOT OVER!!! There are more out there. There is more to be done. PLEASE READ!!


  The Associated Press: 2 charged with murder in Tulsa shooting rampage: "2 charged with murder in Tulsa shooting rampage
By JUSTIN JUOZAPAVICIUS, Associated Press – 4 days ago 
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Two Oklahoma men accused in a rampage that left three people dead have been charged with murder.
Alvin Watts and Jake England appeared via closed-circuit television from jail for their first court appearance Monday. A judge set bond at $9.16 million apiece.
Both are charged with three counts of first-degree murder, two counts of shooting with the intent to kill and one count of possession of a firearm in the commission of a felony.
Neither man had an attorney present Monday. The judge set an April 16 court date.
Police describe the suspects as white and the victims as black but can't yet say if the attacks were racially motivated. Police are examining whether England was trying to avenge the death of his father, who was killed two years ago."

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Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Zimmerman to be charged in Martin's death

George Zimmerman expected to be charged in Trayvon Martin’s death | The Lookout - Yahoo! News: "Angela Corey, the special prosecutor investigating the shooting death of Trayvon Martin, is scheduled to hold a 6 p.m. press conference in Jacksonville, Fla., on Wednesday, where she is expected to charge George Zimmerman in the 17-year-old's killing.
It's not clear what the specific criminal charges will be. Corey's office confirmed the press conference but did not elaborate on the details.
The announcement comes a day after Zimmerman's attorneys said that they were dropping the case because their client had stopped communicating with them. On Sunday, Zimmerman launched a website seeking donations for his legal and living expenses.
Zimmerman, a neighborhood watchman, shot and killed Martin on Feb. 26 in Sanford, Fla., a gated community outside of Orlando. He told police he was attacked by Martin, and was acting in self-defense.
According to the Associated Press, Zimmerman's arrest is also expected soon.
Earlier this week, Corey announced the case would not go to a grand jury."

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Monday, April 9, 2012

Changes in Pell Grant for 2012-2013 School Year

Hey guys, 
 I attend the University of Memphis and I received an email informing me of the changes in the Pell Grant. It is basically saying that students are now being limited to only receiving  the grant for 12 full time semesters or until their Bachelors degree is earned( which ever comes first). This also includes the  percentage of Federal Pell Grant the student has received from all post-secondary institutions, for a maximum of 600%.
 If you have exceeded the 12-semester maximum, you will lose eligibility for additional Pell Grants beginning the 2012-13 school year.  Equivalency is calculated by adding together the percentage of your Pell Grant eligibility that you received each year to determine whether your total amount exceeds 600%. 

*** Remember this was sent to a University of Memphis student, however since this is a federal grant, I believe it effects all students.*****

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Whitney Houston drowned in a foot of hot water, autopsy says - CNN.com

Whitney Houston drowned in a foot of hot water, autopsy says - CNN.com: "Los Angeles (CNN) -- Whitney Houston drowned face down in a tub of "extremely hot water" about 12 inches deep, the final autopsy report on the singer's death said.
The Los Angeles County coroner ruled that Houston's February 11 death was an accidental drowning with the "effects of atherosclerotic heart disease and cocaine use" as contributing factors.
The coroner's report stopped short of detailing what happened to Houston, but HLN's Dr. Drew Pinsky, an addiction medicine specialist, examined the autopsy report for CNN and suggested she might have suffered a seizure brought on by the use of cocaine possibly combined with a withdrawal from alcohol and a prescription sedative.
An empty bottle of the Xanax was found in her room, but the level of the sedative found in her blood was low, he said. Empty beer bottles were also found, but alcohol was not detected in her body, he said"


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Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Memphis Names Street After Dr. King

Memphis finally to name street after King - CNN.com: "(CNN) -- Forty-four years after the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was gunned down on the balcony of a Memphis hotel, the Tennessee city is overcoming what some call protracted guilt and embarrassment, and naming a street in his honor.
A nearly 1-mile stretch of Linden Avenue will be renamed Dr. M.L. King Jr. Avenue on Wednesday, the anniversary of the civil rights leader's assassination.
The honor has been a long time coming.
More than 900 U.S. cities have streets named after King. The largest concentration is in the South, led by Georgia, which has more than 70 roads named after the Atlanta native, according to an article by Derek H. Alderman of East Carolina University in the New Georgia Encyclopedia.

More than 900 U.S. cities have streets named after the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., who was slain in Memphis in 1968.
But in the city where he died, the omission has been, to many, glaring."

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