Friday, May 1, 2009
Monday, April 27, 2009
Shanell Woodgett
Shanell Woodgett a.k.a is Lil Wayne's "Secret Weapon". The softer and sexier side of Lil Wayne's label Young Money. Shanell is also D.Woods from Danity Kane's little sister. Shanell co-wrote on Danity Kane's last album "Welcome to the Dollhouse" album "Key to my Heart". This girl is talented and make sure to check her out, she will definitely be on the radio very soon. Also check her group Bad girls club.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
No chicken?!
Is this what the world has come to today? Black people need to stop. This is very funny, but its hard for people to believe this is actually real.
Friday, April 10, 2009
FRESH! ! !
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Monday, April 6, 2009
Im Sorry.
Im so sorry i havent updated my blog lately. I was in atlanta for spring break and havent got the chance to update it for you guys. But guess what, Starting today im going to give you guys some good stuff you never seen before. Thanks all! God bless.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Black girls vs. White girls
Black girls are 50 percent more likely to be bulimic than white girls
Bulimia underreported among black and low-income adolescents, reveals decade-long survey
An important new study challenges the widespread perception that bulimia primarily affects privileged, white teenagers such as "Gossip Girl" character Blair Waldorf, who battled bulimia on the show earlier this season.
Rather, girls who are African American are 50 percent more likely than girls who are white to be bulimic, the researchers found, and girls from families in the lowest income bracket studied are 153 percent more likely to be bulimic than girls from the highest income bracket.
"As it turns out, we learned something surprising from our data about who bulimia actually affects, not just who is diagnosed," says USC economist Michelle Goeree.
Using data from a 10-year survey of more than 2,300 girls in schools in California, Ohio and Washington, D.C., Goeree and fellow economists John Ham (University of Maryland) and Daniela Iorio (Universitat de Autonoma Barcelona, Spain) sought to uncover a more accurate picture of bulimia among young girls. Beginning at age nine or 10, participants were surveyed annually about eating habits and affiliated psychological issues such as body image and depression.
"The difference between public perception and our results is striking," Goeree says.
An analysis of the survey results reveals:
Black girls were 50 percent more likely than white girls to exhibit bulimic behavior, including both binging and purging. About 2.6 percent of black girls were clinically bulimic, compared to 1.7 percent of white girls. Overall, approximately 2.2 percent of the girls surveyed were clinically bulimic, close to the national average.
Black girls scored an average of 17 percentage points higher than their white counterparts on the widely used medical index gauging of the severity of the bulimia, the researchers found.
Girls from families in the lowest income bracket were significantly more likely to experience bulimia than their wealthier peers.
Bulimia affected 1.5 percent of girls in households where at least one parent had a college degree.
For girls whose parents had a high school education or less, the rate of bulimia was more than double — 3.3 percent were bulimic.
The study has important policy implications: Based on their findings about the persistence of bulimic behavior and who is afflicted, the researchers argue that bulimia, which is currently classified as a disorder, would perhaps be more accurately described — and treated — as an addiction. As with drug and alcohol addictions, this would mean more federal, state and local treatment programs and fewer out-of-pocket insurance costs.
"The results illustrate the importance of having objective information on behavior rather than relying solely on data on diagnoses," Ham says.
According to Goeree, past research has over-relied on hospital admission data, creating a "sample selection bias" that overlooks those who exhibit bulimic behavior but do not receive — or have the means to receive — professional help.
"One explanation is straightforward: Girls with an eating disorder who are African American or come from low-income families are much less likely to be diagnosed. Who goes to the hospital? Those who have insurance. Who tends to have insurance? Wealthier, better-educated people," Goeree says, noting that another part of the difference may be due to parents' sensitivity to bulimic behaviors.
The findings also affect educational spending: "What we thought was that bulimia affects high income, high education white women. And, if that's the case, then you should try to tailor educational programs — because education is expensive — to the group that it will help the most," Goeree explains. "Now we're finding that it's really important to reach a completely different group than we thought."
According to the National Eating Disorders Association, more than 9 million females in the United States struggle with bulimia. Severe health consequences include heart failure, possible rupture of the esophagus from frequent vomiting, tooth decay and, among adolescents, potentially irreversible effects on physical development.
Only about half of those diagnosed with bulimia fully recover, and many struggle with bulimia for decades. According to Goeree, the results of the survey reveal that as much as three-fourths of bulimic behavior persists due to state dependence even when controlling for personality characteristics, and affects a much larger cross-section of young women than previously thought.
"Remarkably little is known about . . . the factors determining the incidence of bulimia," Iorio says. "Results based on data from diagnosed individuals can present a very misleading picture of the incidence of eating disorders. We present evidence that suggests this is a very real problem, not just a potential one."
The research was supported by an ongoing grant from the National Science Foundation and based on data from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute Growth and Heath Study. The working paper was published by the Institute of Economic Policy at USC.
Bulimia underreported among black and low-income adolescents, reveals decade-long survey
An important new study challenges the widespread perception that bulimia primarily affects privileged, white teenagers such as "Gossip Girl" character Blair Waldorf, who battled bulimia on the show earlier this season.
Rather, girls who are African American are 50 percent more likely than girls who are white to be bulimic, the researchers found, and girls from families in the lowest income bracket studied are 153 percent more likely to be bulimic than girls from the highest income bracket.
"As it turns out, we learned something surprising from our data about who bulimia actually affects, not just who is diagnosed," says USC economist Michelle Goeree.
Using data from a 10-year survey of more than 2,300 girls in schools in California, Ohio and Washington, D.C., Goeree and fellow economists John Ham (University of Maryland) and Daniela Iorio (Universitat de Autonoma Barcelona, Spain) sought to uncover a more accurate picture of bulimia among young girls. Beginning at age nine or 10, participants were surveyed annually about eating habits and affiliated psychological issues such as body image and depression.
"The difference between public perception and our results is striking," Goeree says.
An analysis of the survey results reveals:
Black girls were 50 percent more likely than white girls to exhibit bulimic behavior, including both binging and purging. About 2.6 percent of black girls were clinically bulimic, compared to 1.7 percent of white girls. Overall, approximately 2.2 percent of the girls surveyed were clinically bulimic, close to the national average.
Black girls scored an average of 17 percentage points higher than their white counterparts on the widely used medical index gauging of the severity of the bulimia, the researchers found.
Girls from families in the lowest income bracket were significantly more likely to experience bulimia than their wealthier peers.
Bulimia affected 1.5 percent of girls in households where at least one parent had a college degree.
For girls whose parents had a high school education or less, the rate of bulimia was more than double — 3.3 percent were bulimic.
The study has important policy implications: Based on their findings about the persistence of bulimic behavior and who is afflicted, the researchers argue that bulimia, which is currently classified as a disorder, would perhaps be more accurately described — and treated — as an addiction. As with drug and alcohol addictions, this would mean more federal, state and local treatment programs and fewer out-of-pocket insurance costs.
"The results illustrate the importance of having objective information on behavior rather than relying solely on data on diagnoses," Ham says.
According to Goeree, past research has over-relied on hospital admission data, creating a "sample selection bias" that overlooks those who exhibit bulimic behavior but do not receive — or have the means to receive — professional help.
"One explanation is straightforward: Girls with an eating disorder who are African American or come from low-income families are much less likely to be diagnosed. Who goes to the hospital? Those who have insurance. Who tends to have insurance? Wealthier, better-educated people," Goeree says, noting that another part of the difference may be due to parents' sensitivity to bulimic behaviors.
The findings also affect educational spending: "What we thought was that bulimia affects high income, high education white women. And, if that's the case, then you should try to tailor educational programs — because education is expensive — to the group that it will help the most," Goeree explains. "Now we're finding that it's really important to reach a completely different group than we thought."
According to the National Eating Disorders Association, more than 9 million females in the United States struggle with bulimia. Severe health consequences include heart failure, possible rupture of the esophagus from frequent vomiting, tooth decay and, among adolescents, potentially irreversible effects on physical development.
Only about half of those diagnosed with bulimia fully recover, and many struggle with bulimia for decades. According to Goeree, the results of the survey reveal that as much as three-fourths of bulimic behavior persists due to state dependence even when controlling for personality characteristics, and affects a much larger cross-section of young women than previously thought.
"Remarkably little is known about . . . the factors determining the incidence of bulimia," Iorio says. "Results based on data from diagnosed individuals can present a very misleading picture of the incidence of eating disorders. We present evidence that suggests this is a very real problem, not just a potential one."
The research was supported by an ongoing grant from the National Science Foundation and based on data from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute Growth and Heath Study. The working paper was published by the Institute of Economic Policy at USC.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Im blessed.
Ive been told to give up
Ive been told that i was doing too much.
Theres been times where i felt i wasn't good enough
Theres been times where I had to act tough.
but..
Who do i go to when i step outside and no one is there?
Who do i listen to when i cant hear....
Nobody.
Somebody?
I see EVERYONE but i cant make out the words
What they say is absurd..
and i dont want to hear it.
Its gibberish.
All chicken talk where i walk.
Last place when i run track.
but i know.
Money cant buy me happiness, but its buying me stress
But at the end of the road i know i see success.
i feel it.
im blessed.
- Gregory L. Casey
Ive been told that i was doing too much.
Theres been times where i felt i wasn't good enough
Theres been times where I had to act tough.
but..
Who do i go to when i step outside and no one is there?
Who do i listen to when i cant hear....
Nobody.
Somebody?
I see EVERYONE but i cant make out the words
What they say is absurd..
and i dont want to hear it.
Its gibberish.
All chicken talk where i walk.
Last place when i run track.
but i know.
Money cant buy me happiness, but its buying me stress
But at the end of the road i know i see success.
i feel it.
im blessed.
- Gregory L. Casey
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Oh no!
As some as you know Gucci Mane just got out of jail 3 days ago, and is he already dating r&b artist Mya? I'll let you guys determine this one. Exclusive picture!
Monday, March 16, 2009
No Make-Up
This is a classic videos for the ladies across the world. I'm sure the girls will love this just because of Trey Songz. This hit single "No Make-up" is off Huey's sophomore album Stricly Business, which is set to release sometime this year. At the end of this video you hear a song called "24/7 - 365". Here's the video:
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Watch out Bow Wow!
So So Def Vs. Derrty! Nelly Vs. Bow Wow! Who won? The best part of this video is the end. Fans go crazy!! Wow!
Saturday, March 14, 2009
In My Sleep.
New hit single off Joe Budden's sophomore album Padded Room that released February 24th, 2009. Video also features his jump-off Tahiry. Boy is she hot. Look out for more Joe Budden hits.
Trap House!
Gucci Mane is finally out of jail after 6 months and had a welcome home party and Atlanta is definitely showing Gucci the love he deserves. He's back and expect his next cd to go platinum!
Friday, March 13, 2009
Basketball Head
Pregnant, yes, but still one of the baddest female basketball players ever. Candace Parker and Sheldon Williams, the former Duke University and current Minnesota Timberwolves NBA player, are expecting their first baby in Spring 2009. Sheldon is a lucky man! Two outstanding basketbal players having a kid, this baby might actually come out as a basketball. Can't wait to see this child's future.
Black Men?
Alexyss K. Taylor put in her two cents on black men and slaveowners. Do you guys agree on what she is saying or do you think its a bunch of nonsense?
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Getting to the money...
We all know how tight our money is in America as we speak and our economy is in a bind, but Barack Obama is doing everything in his will to get us as a country back on track to where we were. This economic recovery plan is going to take time and as Barack Obama stated, he didnt ask to be put in this situation as this particular time when our country is undergoing the largest economic disaster that we have ever experienced, but he is going to do everything in his might to bring us back. God bless America ;)
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Epiphany
Another up and coming artist to watch out for is Chrisette Michele. Beautiful talented young 26 year old singer from Central Islip, New York. This is a single off her album Epiphany. This video features Drake. Check it out.
Make Love.
Keri Hilson is so beautiful and definitely shows off her looks and style in this short video clip. Check her shoes. Kanye is still rockin the mullet, but i can honestly say he's actually pulling it off.
Alabama Massacre...
I hate to see things like this happening. Deadly shooting spree and 10 killed including himself.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Based!!
Lil B from The Pack is coming up! Got to respect his hard work. Making 100 free music pages and always showing his fans love. Check the new video. Its 2009, its about time people stop the hate and show the love.
There is no excuse.
I usually dont speak on topics that i dont know the full story on but with this situation, i NEED to speak up. There is NO excuse to why you have to hit a woman. Whether the rumors are true with aids, steriods, rihanna and the text message or whatever the situation may be, there's plenty of other ways to deal with problems then put hands on a woman. I understand Chris Brown is young and people his age dont usually make smart decisions but the decision he made is going to cost him. The pictures released shocked me in so many ways. If they let him get away with this, then thats just setting a bad example to kids and even adults worldwide. Sooner or later people will think its perfectly fine to hit their significant other. It hurts me today to see what some of my friends or bloggers are saying about this situation. I think its immaturity on their part for thinking rihanna deserved it. Everything is good and dandy until someone actually hits you, and how are you going to respond? Will you just let it happen? Picture someone hitting your mother. Hope people look at this differently, the grown up way. Sorry if some of you dont agree, but this is only whats right, for me to speak up on what i believe is right and wrong. Respect females and they will respect you. God bless.
Thank Me Later
Drake, a singer, rapper and actor from Toronto, has blown up lately. Alot of people know Drake(Aubrey Graham) from the tv show Degrassi: The Next Generation where he played a rapper in a wheelchair or from one of his first hit singles "Brand New". This actor turned rapper is one of the hottest entertainers in the game right now. His sounds of singing and rapping have caught alot of listeners and fellow entertainers attention. You can thank Lil' Wayne also for bringing Drake along with him in his group Young Money. Some of Drake's hottest records feature Lil' Wayne. For example, "Ransom", "Brand New(Remix)" and most recently "Every girl". February 13th, Drake released his mixtape So Far Gone. This new mixtape has solidified Drake as being one of the top rap artists in the game. Drake sends powerful messages through his lyrics and you can tell he doesnt hold anything back. Drake is scheduled to release his first debut album called Thank Me Later early this year and is expected to go platinum.
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