The person in the picture below is not the member is a gangsta rap group (although it's very early 90's NWA Straight Outta Compton), not a member of the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) or 2010's first from the gutter to Oprah to the best seller list (you can overcome your ghetto bullet dodging past) to the movies starring Sandra Bullock "IT" story, the man in the picture is TIGER WOODS!

This photo fascinates me for a couple reasons: 1) I, like you I'm sure, was shocked Tiger could pull this look off  and 2) that he posed for it, but I understand why.  No matter your race or cultural background every male at some points like to have his the peak of his bravado documented.  This is the most sexual Tiger Woods has ever looked AND (yes I'm going there) the "Blackest" he's ever looked.  By Blackest I don't mean because he looks like a thug. White, Asian, Latino and men of other races bare their chest and wear knit skull caps all the time and that doesn't make them thuggish.  When I say Blackest I mean he is not in the garb that we normally see him in that frames him as a multi-ethnic non threatening golf playing Ken Doll, he looks like any other Black male you'd see at the mall, Target, the bank, grocery store or 145th Street in Harlem.  As a black male I have no problem being identified as Black (not African American, I'm from Virginia) or a Black male, thats what I've seen for 37 years when I look in the mirror.  I only have a problem when I'm associated with negative, ignorant, played out stereotypes. Now I in now way mean to negate his Asian mother or his fathers multi-ethnic background but I know for a fact that if I were walking down the street with him and two of my white friends our group would be described as two white guys and two black guys.

I like this picture, it balances the scale, it shows another side of a what we now know is multifaceted (being polite) person.  I've always thought he was a nice looking man but he came across as the guy that would run (or cry) if he had to fight or protect his woman, now he looks like he'd start a fight or take someones woman, and by take I mean woo her, not drag her off by the hair.

I've read what others have said about this picture and the adjectives don't shock me, ignorance is alive and well.  Annie Leibovitz, the photographer, knew EXACTLY what she was doing when she took this picture, she knew this would be "THE" Tiger Woods photo (take long before the accident and scandal).  Annie is responsible for tongue wagging shots such as Demi Moore naked and pregnant (and later naked and painted), Whoppi Goldberg in a bathtub of milk, John Lennon and Yoko Ono (eerily on the day he died) and many more familiar headline making photos.

So forward this to your co-workers, friends, family and anyone else with a email and internet connection; TAWLK AMONGST YOURSELVES

My closing thought, I wonder what he thought when he saw this picture? 


Photograph: Annie Lebovitz All Rights Reserved 2010

    

No not the group, the food, I'll get to that in a second.

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE, it's 2010!  I don't know about you guys but I'm pretty sure we're all ready for a fresh start.  I'm not going to rehash last years lows or highs, whats done is done, lets move forward.  I've made no big resolutions but I did promise myself I'd try/push myself hard and live my truth.  I decided a week ago that I would be happier if stayed on course following what made me happy and continuing to give more and consume less. NOW that doesn't mean I'm going to stop buying a new outfit or tech toy here and there BUT I will give more or each time acquire something new. I wont preach on this but I'll finish this thought by saying the more I've given, the more I've been gifted and I asked for NOTHING! 

Ok Black Eyed Peas! Now, if you don't know that you're supposed to eat Black Eye's Peas on New Years 1) WHERE THE HELL HAVE YOU BEEN 2) You'll want to print this.  Most people don't like BEP's because they're usually over cooked and bland NOT MINE.  BEP's are pretty easy to make and easy to fab(ulous) up.  Heres what you need:


*Bag of Black Eyed Peas
1 Can of Chicken Broth or Stock
1 Can of Stewed Tomatoes (I prefer Hunts Fire Roasted Diced with garlic)
1 Package of Ham Chips, Country Ham Slices or Bacon (Bacon as a last resort)
1 Tablespoon of Seasoning Salt, any brand (I ain't naming a brand till I get a check)
1/2 Tablespoon of Crushed Garlic
1/2 Tablespoon of Cracked Black Pepper
1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Green Onions 
2 1/2 Cans of water (you can additional as needed while cooking)

Preparation is easy
Heat up your pot with a little olive oil.
While your olive oil is heating up cut up your ham (use kitchen scissors its faster) into small bite sized pieces.
Throw them in the hot oil and turn till the outsides are done.  
Immediately add the chicken broth (or stock), seasoning salt, tomatoes and water then bring to a boil.
Add the Black Eyed Peas, cover and reduce to a slow simmer.
Wash the kitchen scissors and cut up the green onions and set aside.

Cook on a slow/steady simmer till the peas are TENDER not MUSHY!
5 minutes before you remove the dish from the heat add the onions, stir and recover.
Serve as a stand alone or side dish.

*Canned or frozen Black Eyed Peas are fine if time is an issue.  Dont waste your leftovers, steam some shrimp, brown your favorite sausage (I prefer spicy Italian) add to whats left and you got Black Eyed Peas The REMIX!

A recipe is a guide, adjust the seasoning to your taste, have fun!

Happy New Year and let me know how your dishes turn out.

    

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Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda and of course Samantha will be bringing sexy back next summer! Here is a first look at the girls in their Manolos, Louboutins and all their New York best.  You know where I'll be next summer.

I'm feeling Carries sunglasses!

Enjoy the trailer below.

    

Whether you know him or not Jefferey buying cologne is a monumental
event. Jefferey used to pitch a raging fit when Jason and I would put
on cologne, "my
nose is too sensitive, i can't take it." His alleged sensitivity to
smells even led him to steal my Glade (Linen) Scented Oil Plug In and
throw it away!

Now even more shocking than the Twitter message (or Tweet) is the
cologne he bought, Abercrombie & Fitch's "FIERCE!". If you're a cologne
aficionado (like me) then you know there are certain colognes that are
dangerous and not everyone can handle the nuclear fallout that comes
with wearing lethal scents. Is someone who's never worn cologne ready
for random compliments at the store, bank or gas station about how
good they smell? Are the ready for the onslaught of passes and
flirtation from both sexes (not to mention how to use them to their
advantage)? Either way, it's progress and about damn time.

Next step in this butterflies transformation, learning how to dress as
sharp & fashionably outside of the hours of 9 to 5. How in the hell
can someone hit the mark every time with work attire but look like they
got dressed the dark and rolled around on the floor when dressing
casually?

Stay tuned.

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With 2010 fast approaching I think we all asked Santa for one thing; A STRONGER ECONOMY and IMPROVED FINANCES.  "Credit Crisis" became one of the most used phrases of the past year and it couldn't be truer because EVERYONE has been touched by the economic tsunami.

Your FICO Score is key in a financial institution's decision making process but it's not the only part of the process.  Many people think their FICO Score with their credit report and they are NOT the same.  A few years back the government decided that the 3 credit reporting agencies had to offer consumers 1 free credit report a year from each agency; EQUIFAX, TRANS UNION and EXPERIAN.   I agree with the advice on website that says pull 1 credit report every 4 months (my preference is EQUIFAX, TRANS UNION & EXPERIAN in that order). The governments TOTALLY free no credit card or cancellation before being charged web address is: https://www.annualcreditreport.com.  Save this link and pass it along to your friends and family. That commercial with the 3 guys singing is cute but Uncle Sam is not happy about the confusion over free credit reports and sound alike websites.

The good news, the President and his administration have passed credit card reform legislation, some of which is already in effect.  The bad news, the credit card companies are scrambling to get a jump on the reforms final phase thats scheduled for August 2010.  It used to be those with high credit scores were immune to questionable (SHADY) practices of the banks and financial institutions that issued credit cards, but not anymore.  Now EVERYONE needs to read their statements and those change in terms notices that come in the mail.  Now people with 700 to 800 and higher credit scores are seeing their limits lowered, cut in half or cards closed all together. Many companies are now lowering limits as the card holder pays the account down (also known as chasing the balance).  This means the unlucky card holder can see their credit or FICO Score take a severe hit even if they have always paid on time or never exceeded their limit.  If you're tempted to close a credit card that has seen a jump in rate or decrease in limit you may want to think twice, the longer you've had it the more impact it has on your FICO score.  Since the crash of 2008 Suze Orman has retooled her long standing advice on managing credit cards.  If you have been smacked by your credit card issuer and your credit is still strong Credit Unions (most not all) are a great alternative to the mega banks credit card programs. 

Hopefully in 2010 we will see more Americas working full-time and able to take control of their finances. And by take control I mean relying less on credit, buying what we can afford and saving more.


*All of the information in the entry is meant as a guide and not professional advice. Consult a personal financial adviser or your banker for direction tailored to your individual situation.

    

Jason's latest (of MANY MORE TO COME) video apperance is in

Timati's Love You featuring Busta Rhymes & Mariya.  Jason is the "thug" with the hoodie on, giving that so often seen perp walk smerk, LOL!!




Enjoy the video below!

 

    

The Janet Jackson we fell in love with over 20 years ago is back and sounding better than ever.  Since Michaels passing Janet has immersed herself back into her work and produced what Janet does best, a song that bangs in the club, bumps in the car and sticks in your head, MAKE ME.  Janet's last good CD was THE VELVET ROPE, DAMITA JO and 20 Y.O were no where near the near (and were below) the Janet standard. DISCIPLINE, Janet's last CD, produced the single FEEDBACK and that was the first song from Janet in years that sounded like the Janet that told us to address her as "Miss Jackson if ya Nasty." Janet is working with Rodney Jerkins  in addition to reuniting with the dream team of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and quietly resigning with her first record label A&M.  Jimmy Iovine, the head of A&M records, has reportedly mandated that Janet's forthcoming 2010 album be top priority at the label and an artist of Janet's stature deserves such treatment. With the death of her brother it brings to light that there are few real stars left in the sky.

Janet is opening American Music Awards  tonight (8PM EST on ABC)  and is reportedly performing a medley of her hits in addition to her latest single Make Me.  In light of her great loss (and the end of her 7 year relationship with Jermaine Dupri) I hope Janet enjoys a resurgence in popularity and takes her place back at the top of the charts around the world. And to all those who will say she's too old or her time is up I will close with one word CHER.

Take a look at Janet's new video below for the single Make Me. The video is reminiscent of Scream, the duet with her brother Michael. A black and white spectacle that features her and her dancers making moves in a futuristic bubble type setting. I like it, I like it A LOT!

 

 

    

As I sit here in the Dominican Salon (under the dryer that's 10
degrees hotter than hell) plotting the next phase of my life something
hit me, my biological clock is ticking! The owners son is playing on
the floor and normally i'd be thinking "that lil mutha effa needs to
go somewhere and be quiet" instead I thought second "he's so cute" but
FIRST I thought "I can't wait to see my kid(s) playing on the floor."
What's surprising to me is that thought was definitive, not a I hope
or maybe. Everything I've ever had definitive thoughts about have come
to fruition with little to no effort on my part.

I don't feel rushed or paniced because I'm 37 now, I feel ready, and
by ready I mean ready for the unknown, the good the bad, the shitty
pampers, throwing up, first day of school, sibling rivalry, fighting
at school, colds, flu, talk about sex, drugs (why you shouldn't but
probally will), terror the first time I let them take the car (and
rent one & follow them so I can see stuff I don't want to), dating
people I can't stand (but keeping my mouth shut) and allllllllll the
other stuff karma will repay me for putting my parents through.

I know I'll adopt, no issues with it because DNA is just that, DNA.
Hell I have often wondered if my parents knew what hell I was going to
cause would they have adopted a "good" kid or had me?

I know I want 2 kids because I can't imagine life without my brothers.
Who else do you go to when you wanna shake your Mom or Dad? Friends,
even cousins are great, but there's nothing like a sibling to talk to
or lean on when times are tuff or the inevitable when your parents
have moved on.

Now how or when this will happen is in Gods hands, I'd prefer to do it
as a couple but if I have to go it solo I will. Besides Angelina
started out solo and look where she's landed, although Brad Pitt ain't
my type (I don't do diet food, I prefer my meals super sized).

I fully realize that everything in my life will change, the focus will
no longer be me, which isn't a bad thing. I exhaust myself at times,
I'm ready to focus externally.

So don't be surprised if i you call me to go out and I say "I got to
find a sitter", it won't be for the dog.

The biggest question I have, is Coley Faulk, 4th or not? Is the world
ready?

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On my way to check out the magic! I'll let you guys know how it is!


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