Inside Music: The Exclusive Dancehall Track Used At Rihanna's 24th Birthday Bash -- Max Glazer, Popcaan, And More!

So for those who have been following my recent posts, you should be acquainted with the name Max Glazer. Max Glazer is a very well-known DJ worldwide, and bases his craft here in the dirty, dirty (no seriously), New York City. He does numerous weekly events across New York City, including BNM Thursdays at Happy Ending, located on 302 Broome Street, and Wednesdays, downstairs in the elite Greenhouse, located on 150 Varick street, both located in the popular NYC area, Soho.

For those that do not know, Max Glazer toured with Rihanna for the first 3 years of her career. I got an email from him today letting me know I'm allowed to blog a mix that he made for Rihanna's secret birthday bash last week. Of course I will blog this sh*t Max! I guess that's why he disappeared off to L.A. for a day when we were talking about it on the radio at Miss Lily's that night! The mix includes personalized dubs from Popcaan, Beenie Man, Fambo, Mr.Vegas, Mavado, Serani, Demarco, Mr. Lex, and Sean Paul all saying Happy Birthday to Rih Rih, including a dub from Rihanna herself. 

And of course, you know to find Max in Greenhouse every Wednesday, and Happy Ending, every Thursday, as will I. 


There's a reason I only go to parties in NYC DJ-ed by white boy Max (yeah, I know, he's white), because he's the only DJ that plays as if we were all on Hellshire Beach, in swimwear, frass! Big up Portmore! 

Di mix MAD! Enjoy!

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD RIHANNA BIRTHDAY DUBPLATE MIX

Link to Federation sound's (Max Glazer's sound) blog: Federation Sound

One love <3

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Inside Life: The Cure For A Man Not To Cheat

Love. Love is real. It is the realest thing that can happen to a human being. It has the power to make a man succumb to his pride in sake of just having one woman. It has the power to make a woman kill another woman, for sleeping with her man. Love, is power, whether it does good, or bad.

I don't know if there is a cure or a remedy to make a man not cheat. I doubt that even exists. The only real law regarding cheating is listed in The Ten Commandments, but who reads The Bible anymore? Obviously not enough people. And still, there are those who read The Bible and are well familiar with The Ten Commandments, yet still proceed to commit in adulterous acts. I'm looking for a real remedy, a real cure. I'm talking the kind of cure that saves a brain cancer patient, an HIV/Aids patient. I'm looking, I'm looking...


There is none. 


But like so many of these sicknesses that takes our loved ones away from us, or causes unbearable pain upon them, cheating can be compared. Cheating, just like so many other diseases, even has the ability to kill people. Men kill guys over sleeping with their woman, and vice versa, every, single, day. 


Sorry girls, there isn't a real cure for your spouse to stop cheating. And I apologize if you thought the title of this blog led you to think so. But there is a way for you to prevent that from happening. A certain way that is so promising, you won't blame yourself for cheating if he ever decided to. You'd be content enough with just walking away. 


LET YOUR MAN KNOW WHAT IT IS. 


Let me tell you something about my love. If you agree that God has destined you to be with somebody already, even though you haven't met him, then we're on the same page. My love is so real, that even when I'm talking to a guy where we both know we weren't made to be with each other, he still questions that notion and wants to believe that I AM his perfect match because I give my love to him in every way, the loving way, the honest way, doggy style, I could go on. THAT'S how real my love is. That's how powerful love can be. 

No, I do not believe I have met the person I was destined to be with, because I haven't felt it. It's something that you instantly feel and know. I won't put it pass myself because maybe I have been, or am, oblivious to past/current relationships that had potential, but only time will tell. Regardless, I have learned how to give my all because of all of the experiences I have had in past relationships. Each relationship I came out of, each relationship that I know of , I learned from. I take mental notes and learn what to do, and especially what not to do. 


You should learn from your surroundings. Learn from the relationships you've had. Learn from the ups and the downs your parents have had, or your friends have had. I don't know about you all, but I have learned a lot from my friends' relationships so much. Not only will you learn the kind of woman you should be, but you'll also learn of the type of men that you do NOT want. You will learn how to set your standards and to always set them HIGH. You will learn the lines a man isn't allowed to cross. The failure of relationships you get to witness can teach you a lot because if you know enough about a friend's relationships, you'll learn what your girl did right, and what your girl did wrong. It's the same thing for guys. 


You want to show your man that you are more than a housewife. Look at the housewives that were so popular for centuries. They cook, clean, and put on a beautiful show of their home and their appearance to make their life look golden. However, their husbands got tired of that eventually. So there you have it, a man has his housewife to keep his belly full, look, after his children, and to keep his house clean. But where is the woman to make love to him? Where is the woman to be there for him when he's down? Where is the woman that can help the family and her husband out financially whenever work is going slow? That's when he decides to sleep out and get what he's not getting at home, and you don't know where he's at, at night. That's when he tells you he wants a divorce because he fell in love with his co-worker that exhibited intelligence. And you never saw it coming...


There is NO reason why your man should cheat on you if you are being your all, while giving him your all. 


Being Your All
-Independent
-Hardworking
-Having the initiative to go to school
-Having the initiative to have a career
-Working out, staying healthy, keeping fit
-Clean/organized
-Loving/caring
-Showing the world, and most importantly yourself, that you can be happy all by yourself


I'm sure you can add to this list.


Giving Your All
-Always exhibiting your intelligence (he needs to be reminded that he's married to a smart ass)
-Being there for him when he's down (men do have hearts)
-Surprises
-Weekend getaway vacations
-Always keeping fit & sexy, so sexy that his friends want a piece
-Developing interest in the things he likea
-Paying the bills sometimes
-Knowing how to cook, so when he doesn't feel like it, you can (for all of my ladies that are against being solely housewives)


I'm sure your partner can add to this list. 

You want to be a challenge for your man. Something that he will always want to have. First of all, if you're being your ALL, then that is enough to attract him. Giving your all, that's just a plus. When you all are at an event, you better make sure that your hair is the flyest, and your dress, your shoes? On point. When he comes home from work, have dinner ready with a glass of wine. If some nights you don't feel like cooking after knowing you will be tired when you get home from work, do something quirky. Call him at work and tell him to meet you at a restaurant you've never been to before. If you live in a city like NYC, take advantage of the thousands of restaurants they have here. NEVER eat at the same restaurant twice. If ever you get a day off that he doesn't have off, surprise him when he comes home. Set the bubble bath, put candles around the room, buy some sexy lingerie and utilize your beauty. Use it to entice him and make him happy when he gets home. You never know, maybe he was having a bad day at work and needed just that. Do very special things that aren't worth a dime. Write a poem for him, and perform it for him. IT might give him a smile you never saw coming, and those are the things, the personal things, that make us much more happier than expensive gifts. Quality over quantity, I always say, especially if you don't have any money to buy lavish gifts. There are so many ideas that you can think of. Use your imagination. There is no limit to how far your mind can stretch, there's plenty of room for ideas!


As an independent, strong, beautiful woman that gives her man everything and does everything for him personally, financially, sexually, that is enough of a reason for him not to cheat. Please do not be selfish when it coms to your appearance. You should look good. Not everyone has to have the supermodel body, or a video vixen's shape, but you can take care of yourself. First of all, you should be in shape for yourself regardless, not for any man or person, but for yourself. That shouldn't even be a concern when you're in a relationship because it should always be sought after on your own. There is a limit on weight. In case you didn't know, exceeding the average weight limit for your height, or losing too much weight is not good for your health. Amongst other sicknesses, you can obtain diabetes or anorexia, respectively. Your appearance matters to your man. He wants to come home to an intelligent, sexy wife; his own video vixen. 


You want to be the nerd so your man can look to for answers, seeing that you graduated from college and are pursuing a worthy career too. You want to be the chef that cooks just as good as a real one, so he doesn't have to do take-out. You want to be the boss that keeps him in check, so he doesn't need any other hater telling him of his faults. You want to be the whore that likes to sleep with other women's husbands so he doesn't have to go to a corner. You want to be his travel buddy, so he doesn't have to call his boys to go to Vegas because he'll know he would enjoy it more with you. You want to be his partner-in-crime so  when he wants to go to a party, you're right there with him wining, daggerring, wilding out, whatever it is you do. You want to be the cleaning lady you two don't have to hire, because your cleaning skills are that good. You want to be his stylist so when you all are going out, he can ask you if what he's wearing looks good. He trusts your decision so well because you, yourself, know how to dress. You want to be the friend he can call on for advice, because he's that comfortable with you. You want to be his best friend. 


Phew. 


I'm not sure if what I'm saying is right, I'm only attesting for myself and the results off of the advice I have given off to friends. All of the aforementioned should prevent your man from cheating. All of the aforementioned, is the cure. We, ladies, are all different. So maybe you have another way of keeping your man into you, and only into you. I do know that being happy and being the best woman that you can be is enough. There are posts that I wrote at the bottom that are similar to this post, and tells you more on how to be the best woman that you can be.

If this is not enough to keep your man from cheating, then let him go, because he doesn't deserve you. I have listed things in this post that truly exhibits a golden woman, a trophy wife, an angel, and all of the above. If you are really putting your all into being the best woman that you can be, as WELL as making him happy, and he still cheats? It's not worth it. You will surely know that if you truly are that type of strong woman. You will have the courage to walk away. I have found that all of the aforementioned has worked, and it forever leaves an impact on who has had the privilege to experience such good love. Trust me, they don't want you to go. 


I think at the end of it all, it's really you being a great woman, and all that it encompasses, that is the cure for your man not to cheat. What he meets for the first time and falls in love with, is what he wants for the rest of his life, and that was the woman that you worked so hard on becoming. Remain that woman, but throughout the relationship always throw in new things, like a new hairstyle, or traveling to a new place, teaching him something new in the bedroom, whatever it may be, do it. Keep your relationship alive, and treat it like you did when it was brand new. 


Don't be a woman of his dreams, be THE woman of his dreams so that when he is sleeping next to you, dreaming, he finds more pleasure in waking up to see you sleep beautifully next to him, rather than dream about a woman that can no where measure up to your heights. Now that's power. That's love. 

Other helpful posts:

Inside Life: The Independent Woman

Inside Life: Finding Something To Do With Your Life

Inside Life: Single? Not Such A Bad Idea!

Inside Human Rights: Where Your Standards Should Be No Matter What Type Of Woman You Are

Inside Life: Appreciating And Utilizing The Quality Of Life

Inside Life: Professing In Organization/Time Management

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Inside Life: For The Parents Of Children That Turn Out To Be Smart Early In Age

Parents, be aware of children that turn out to be smart at a very young age. They will continue to achieve in school until it becomes too easy. So easy, that they want to conquer somewhere else, so they look towards other more daring things like sports, dancing, other extracurricular activities, partying, sneaking out the house, the list goes on. All of this eventually leads to popularity. And while all of these are usually okay, sooner or later your child can lose balance.

I was one of these kids. I was extremely bright as a child, always getting Principal's and Perfect Attendance Awards, but I started to get bored in my mid-teenage years. I wanted more, because that straight A's life wasn't enough, and I knew I could conquer more. In Middle School, I went into cheerleading, eventually became the captain. Then I went into football, became a captain for the women's team. Then I went into track, scored 2nd place placements for my team all the time. I wanted to excel, and knew I could so I went for the shot. I liked the challenge and the adventure. It's remarkable how you understand yourself and your progression in life. I am the same way I once was, except I am now an adult. Sooner than later, my interests went into the party scene. I was always into dance and knew that I could take my moves to the party scene and be locally known. That I did. Eventually, I didn't even go to parties to dance anymore, I just went there because I knew my presence was felt and I had easy access to any VIP area, hung out with the hippest. That was me at 15, 16-years old up in a 21+ club somewhere in Boston hanging with 25, 26-year olds.

Now all of that might sound fun, exciting, and it was, because people knew who I was because of my talents, but intelligence can be a hell of a thing. I was too smart for my age, and I always wanted more. All of those nights sneaking out of the house to go party were memorable, but they were unnecessary. It was all because I wanted more. Parents, though this isn't something too terrible, it can be worse. Your children can turn to drugs, or could eventually go into anything just to get attention. Your girl child can become a video whore because she always wants the spotlight, or subject herself to prostitution because money and male attention feels good. Your boy child can run into selling drugs or engage into other criminal activities just to keep his image up.

Things can get from bad to worst, if and ONLY if you do not keep an eye on your child. I have noticed this with the children around me and the children I teach. I see too many intelligent kids around me that know too much for their own good, and this is all due to parents not keeping that extra eye on their children. It's 2012, children are SMART and they know things that we didn't know about until we were teenagers. Let that intelligence remain toward your child's book. Whatever excess interests they have, if it's not sports in school or something that makes them more healthy and well-rounded, divert that interest back to what's important and what will help them become a better human being. It is even more extremely important for you to maintain a relationship with them so you, yourself, can realize how smart your child actually is, and what they're doing with it in their lives when you're not near them. This will allow you to be the traffic light, where you can tell your child to go, stop, or slow the hell down. 

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Inside Life: Negative People, Stay Far Away

I cannot explain enough to you all, my readers, on how much I hate negativity. Those who know me personally know that I do not want ANY type of negative people around me. This includes, people that always complain, people that look on the worst side of the things rather than the best, people who do not make the best out of situations, and people who seek evil.

It is SO easy to be negative that I almost forgot until recently. I am not talking about myself, I am talking about others. There is a reason why I stay to myself. Even with the few friends that I have. There are people around that I love, but something about them isn't right. I am sure many of you can say the same. Being the naturally-caring, loving person that I am, rather than get in a fight, I walk away from the negativity. Before I let the opportunity of me losing a friendship over someone's negative ways, I'll address it and keep myself afar. This has happened with a lot of people in my life but it is the only true way of remaining happy. The fact is, not everybody will be as peaceful and grateful as you are. It took a while for me to understand this, and one time my father told me to stop stressing, because there are some people you can't change. That was over 10 years ago when he told me that, I couldn't be more than 7 and I already disliked the negativity people had in them. 

I grew up in a happy home. It wasn't a grandiloquent mansion, neither was it a shelter, but it had LOVE. Love makes the biggest difference in a person's life and I received a lot of it when I was younger. I'm not saying there weren't downs, but there were more ups then downs. Whenever there were downs, my mother and father made the best out of it and this is where I get my attitude from. For those who know my mother personally, you all know HOW hard that woman works and struggles for her two kids, yet she is happy. I can't even count on my one hand how many people I personally know that went through as much as her, hell I don't even think I can count one, yet she is alive, happy, and shows it. I need my readers to understand a little of my background so you can understand why it is I dislike negative people so much.

Why do people want to see you fall? Why do people want to see bad things happen to others? Recently, I had a talk with somebody, and shortly after I realized no matter how soft and calm the person was talking, the words were not agreeable. It was then that I realized that people will always have their negative ways, and it frustrates me because it is so much easier to be positive than negative than people think. Quite frankly, I think the only thing that should make you mad or sad is a death, other than that there is no excuse. And that thought will always stand firm for me. Another thing, I will not AGRUE with ANYBODY if it's not over my mother, my father, or my brother, and one of them are already gone. I refuse, point-blank-period. There is nothing that any friend, any man, or any stranger could say or do to me to make me retaliate because my heart and mind is at peace and I only see good. I understand that as far as we know, there is only one life given to us. There is no time to argue. There is no time to fight. There is no time to be mad, or no time be sad. Of course I am in one of these moods from time to time because I am human, and there are things that do get me sad or mad, but it's not something you will see me dwell upon. Quickly, you'll see that I'm eager to move on, and that I do. 

Negativity seems like it is contagious. There are so many people around me that possess this characteristic that I'm being pushed to go into solitary confinement (pushed by myself, that is). Why do you feel the need to argue with me? Tell me where or what that is going to get you, no actually, what is that going to do for me because it's MY time that you are wasting. I'm not in it to argue or be mad over something that has nothing to do with my mother or my brother. People say certain things to me to either get me upset or to turn my back against someone else, neither will ever happen. And after experiences and altercations like these, I realized how easy it is for me to become like that person. All it would take for me to be on that person's negative level is to get mad at that person after a negative comment, fight back after getting a punch, or lose a friend because of malicious comments that someone else is telling me in order to turn my back on that friend. All, stupid.

This is a note to all of those people who find themselves in this category. I am not the person you want to be around because I spot negativity quickly. If you ever get to hang around me, and I sense that, I won't say a word, but you'll know something is wrong when I opt out of doing things with you. If you are a close friend, I'll address my problem with you in order to preserve our relationship. If you are a stranger, I don't have to say anything to you because you'll remain a stranger. 

All in all, the best remedy for dealing with negativity from those around you is to move solo. I only find it extremely beneficial to have friends and loved ones around you during holidays, partying, or when you're going through hard times. Other than that, I'm on a plane solo, I go to church solo, I shop solo, I go to the movies solo, the list can go on. Of course I occasionally do all of the aforementioned with friends or family, but the point I'm trying to give is that I don't need anyone to do anything. When I want to do something, I do it. I'm not waiting. You can call it selfish but the fact of the matter is you cannot go wrong when you do things solo. The funny thing is, I am not antisocial. I'm probably the coolest girl you'll ever meet because I try to be as honest with myself as can be. That, in turn, turns to work out because you always get the 100% of Bianca Rose. I'm wild. I'm intelligent, and I work very hard at whatsoever internship and job I have, but I am wild and always seek adventures. Because of this, I score jobs, internships, great connections, ANYTHING I want. Now imagine how fun this is, plotting on something, working hard to get it, and then getting it. THIS is why I do not have time for negativity because I'm too busy taking full advantage of life. I find my happiness in living life, not sitting around talking trash about people or being mad about something that I didn't get. Who does that?

It might irk some people that my attitude is this way, because I blatantly go out of the way to disregard any negative action or remark made towards me or my loved ones. But I see that it also inspires a few that are around me because they see that I have little, yet make it look like a lot by the happiness I exhibit in life. I make the best out of everything, and sometimes it will look like I am RICH because of this. I also see that a lot of my readers see this also. And I hope, one by one, that we can all spread the movement of getting rid of that negativity inside of us and start seeking happiness. Understand that positivity is the only way for you to be truly happy. For some people, it will take very long for them to understand this, if they even do at all. If your positive vibes and energy cannot help them, neither will your words when those negative people are loved ones. Walk away. Love them, care for them, but walk away. There is nothing more that you can do as a person, especially when you have your whole life ahead of you with an agenda. Pretty soon, these people will get it, hopefully. The Grinch did. If they don't, keep a distance from these people because their negativity will drive you crazy and you'll take it as a burden upon yourself and let it affect you which should NOT happen. I am speaking of experience, and I had to learn to let go of certain situations and do me.

Don't ever stop loving the negative ones that turn out to be your loved ones. Kindly dismiss the ones that turn out to be strangers. But don't have your happiness at stake because of the attitude of others. Regardless, you, yourself, always comes first. If you have to keep at distance from certain loved ones in order to maintain the happiness you already have, and not to let any negativity affect it, by all means. 

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Inside Life: The Transfiguration Of African-American Entertainers

And then there was another random moment where my head started to spin off to some other atmosphere...

These things that I think, during the times that I think them, always are unexpected.

I never know how or when these ideas or reasonings come about in my head, but they do, and I try to make sense out of it.

I noted something. How African-American entertainers transfigure into elite entertainers crossed my mind. Take a look at Rap artists turned actors. I'll use Ice Cube and Ice-T as examples. We remember Ice Cube and Ice-T as hardcore rappers, straight out the hood. Take Ice Cube in all of the Friday movies as examples. Would we ever imagine him to be the young, handsome, well-put-together man he is today? He has gotten to a point where he directs his own movies, forget acting. And for Ice-T, look at the difference between him being the hardcore rapper that he was, and now, the well-equipped detective on Law & Order.

Now let's take a look at two power couples: Beyonce & Jay Z and Jada Pinkett Smith & Will. These musicians/actors went from just having a predominantly African-American audience, to years later, having a diverse audience. Jay-Z's raps 10 years ago are clearly different from what they are today. Back then, he was more hardcore, and it was directed more towards African-Americans. His raps have become more "safer" over time because of his exposure and business relations with other races. The more you come into the limelight of the white actors, musicians, and etc., the more you are forced to change your image because you are slowly entering into a whole new world. The same thing is happening to Nicki Minaj, which is why, I believe, her raps have become softer, and not as good as they were in her prime. Take a look at B. Her music is as good today as it was back then but we see a transgression in her style. Though her music was always "pro-women", her music crowd has expanded to all races, far more than it was before. Jada Pinkett-Smith went from the bad ass hood girl in Set It Off, to wining and dining with the Cruises. Will went from the funny, straight out of Philly dude on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air to making Oscar worthy movies like I Am Legend, Hancock, The Pursuit of Happyness, and Seven Pounds. I felt like Men In Black was the breaking point for him, the point where he entered a whole new world.

Now I don't have to be right about this, but I simply believe the more exposure many African-American entertainers get from diverse crowds, the more their images are changed and they become more elite than they were before. Beyonce and Jada now grace the same carpets as Angelina and Jennifer Anniston, etc, looking just as good. When you start to see that not only African-Americans are fans of you, but other races too, producers and directors of other races want to work with you too. I love Beyonce's, Jay-Z's, Jada's, and Will's images today better than before. Of course, Jay still throws on a hoodie and his baggy jeans. There's nothing wrong with that at all. But him, including so many, found class. They have not tried to be anything else but African-American, but they, and other African-American entertainers have shown the world that we can be just as mannerable, tasteful, and classy as other entertainers.

Is there hope for others?

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Inside Life: Technology Will Take Over The World, Nature Always Has

Nature is something that has been there since, well, ever. Technology has strangely been showing its power as of recent years, and people don't seem to be phased about it. That's either because they do not know or because they aren't aware of its consequences. I am here to enlighten you all on exactly what is going on right before our eyes.

This post is not to be mistaken for the love I have for technology. I am a big fan, especially of one of the leading world companies that professes in its different inventions; Apple. Technology has surpassed our expectations throughout the last 20 years, yet have confirmed the predictions of so many people that knew technology would get to where it is at today. But are the inventions of so many wonderful, useful, technological products good for us? Sure, it is much better, as well as faster, to put leftovers in the microwave rather than have it heat over fire for hours (though radiation can kill you). Yes, indeed, it is much easier to drive a car rather than walk (though burning gas causes pollution in our environment and makes it harder for us to breath). 

These are all great things that most of us, if not all of us, find useful in our everyday lives, almost at the mandatory level. But are things going too far? With the leading world powers competing with one another on new technology, will there ever be a stop to it? It seems to me that which ever world power comes out with the most efficient technology serves to be the better, and is this not true? Our country's worth is not based on the color of our skin or the history of our land, but what a country can offer itself and to the rest of the world. This is why the U.S. and China, amongst many other countries gradually leveled up to a "world power" from just being labeled a "country". We both have many things to offer human beings across the globe. 

There's a few things we need to note here. Nature is God's work. Technology is man's work. God put man on Earth to flourish and become great, good-within-the-heart-type of people. God put man on earth to foster a great species. Who are we to surpass God and His creations, one of them being nature? No, I do not ask myself this question when I listen to music off my iPad, when I'm talking to my family & friends in Jamaica from here in the U.S. for free, or when I get to watch Netflix on the 42" I have in my room (in response to the smart asses). I ask myself this question when people no longer save photographs, instead they'd prefer digital ones. I ask myself this question when people have more time to express their dreams and goals on social medias, rather than use that time to work towards those same dreams in real life. 

Rapper, Drake, said something interesting. "I’m really scared for my generation, you know. The thing that scares me most is Tumblr. I hate what Tumblr has become. Because it like, it reminds me of those clique-y girls in high school that used to make fun of everyone else and define what was cool, but in five years, when you all graduate, that shit doesn’t matter. No one gives a fuck about that shit. Instead of kids going out and making their own moments, they’re just taking these images and living vicariously through other people’s moments. It just kills me. Then you’ll meet them and they’re just the biggest turkey in the world. They don’t actually embody any of those things. They just emulate. It’s scary man, simulation life that we’re living. It scares me." What will become of us human beings if the only thing we can do is post pictures and sayings on Tumblr to describe the life we dream to have, or hope to have? We're living a lie! Nothing like that is healthy. It's actually quite sad because most of Tumblr's clients are the young generation, the people who the world counts on to foster new cures and new ideas for those who still remain and those who are still to come. Who are we supposed to count on for making the world a better place now? 

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What's going to happen 20 years from now with technology flourishing so fast? When we only decide to use digital things rather than manual things, what will happen to our handy skills? Must we always rely on technology? The neanderthals figured out how to live thousands of years ago without any technology, we can surely do it now. Yes, because of God's invention of human beings, we have figured out cures to sicknesses people have been dying from since the very beginning of life, and I am completely hortative towards the movement of saving lives. That is a reason why God put us here. But at the same time, we must know our place and treasure God's greatest gift to us, nature. The sun and rain contributes to our food growing, in order for us to eat. The ocean is there to preserve our wonderful sea creatures, whether we're eating them or not, and so is the snow and sun depending on what our animals are adapted to. Because of nature, we exist. Without it, we wouldn't even have water to drink.

There are two main factors of my reasoning regarding why technology will take over the world. 

1) Our identities will be erased

So tell me this much, please. What happens when you no longer use the cheap $5 cameras at Walgreens and wholly decide on only using digital cameras? Alright, fine. We attach a USB to our computer and we put the pictures on. The pictures are now on our computer, but not actually in our hands. Sooner than later, the whole idea of manual photo albums that our grandmothers and forefathers have saved for centuries through generations, will be gone. Eventually, it will come to a point where we will literally have NO records that there were humans. There will be no photographs to see how we looked like. When we eventually choose to entirely opt out on writing letters, paying our bills through mail, writing essays manually for homework, we will eventually forget how to handwrite and will only know how to type. All of these documents will be saved on the computer with no trace of them ever being written on paper. Everything will be saved on the computer, but look how easy a computer can be destroyed? Sure, a document made of paper can easily be torn apart. But the last time I checked, my Mac is currently given out because its life expectancy is 5 years, that's just the average. In 2011, an eyptologist announced the discovery of 70 metal books in Jordan that he claimed could be some of the oldest known Christian documents. These manuscripts were said to have been generated between 150 BCE and 70 CE. We would never know of our biblical history, our Roman history, dynasties, and so many different types of history if it wasn't for documents preserved and found throughout centuries. The Egyptians drew hieroglyphics in order to communicate, and those still exist on their walls today. We know how they lived back then because of their handy work, not because it was recorded on a video tape (which can also become not useful after a certain period of time). We should want to do the same for the generations that lay thousands of years ahead of us. 

2) Humans will no longer be able to function 

Pretty soon in life, we will be able to take care of all of our errands just by sitting on our couch. I guarantee you it will get to that point regardless if it takes another 10 centuries. We will forget how to cook things, fix things, wash things (for those who haven't forgotten already or even learned) period if we have technology doing all the work for us. We will no longer write letters or even use one of technology's earliest inventions, the phone, anymore because we will communicate via internet. We won't even know how to talk anymore if we don't have the balls to pick up the phone to say 'Happy Birthday' to a loved one rather than put "HBD" on a Facebook wall. Really?

There are benefits of having some of the technology we have, as I've stated before. But we need to know our place and stay in it. Even though technology is using its mind to take over, we are the puppets. We are the ones doing all of the actions, falling into the hype of everything while we do not see that we are destroying humanity. Sure, paying bills online and communicating through social medias saves paper. That's a big deal, and that I do not say sarcastically. There are an infinite amount of things that we do technologically that works out to be healthier for us, and more educative. 

When we can no longer function and our identities are erased, including all physical memories like photographs, how will the beings ahead of us know that we existed?

We will be the reason of our extinction. Technology has its mind, and we are its puppets as long as we continue to fall into its hype every time a new iPhone comes out. I may be guilty of it sometimes but at least I'm aware of what too much technology can do to me. I will try my very best to hone the skills our ancestors have professed at, those same skills that contributes to us being here today. 

Nature has always been here for our aid, we can live with nature, God's creation. Technology is something new, it's man's creation. Man is not greater than God. They are no where on the same level. Don't let any man surpass God. Don't let technology surpass nature. Nature rules the world, really, because without it there is NO possible way we can live. We cannot without water or sun, and those are just TWO of the things nature brings us. Didn't think it was that serious huh? Well I guess the sun and the water are more than just keeping us warm in Miami or cooling us down in the tropics. We cannot help ourselves without nature, God's creation, therefore we do not rule the world. News flash of the day, just in case anybody's head was too big to realize that. We do not NEED technology, it just helps. Nature is our only true means of existing. Technology is like the extra salt and pepper we put on food that we don't really need, because regardless, our bellies are still going to be full. 

Technology will take over the world if we allow it. Let nature keep the throne, we'll be alright. Let's take our time. Be aware. 

Sources:

http://www.hiphoplirik.com/drake-says-twitter-tumblr-damage-his-generations.html

http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/drake-expresses-his-dislike-for-tumblr-and-twitter-news.961.html




Commentary: 
Wave LG: Love that piece about technology taking over the world. Appreciate your thought process, but technology in itself has major shortcomings that nature doesn't, and sooner or later it's back to basics. There is always a standard deviation where science and technology is concerned, but with nature all things are possible (including technology itself, if you know what I mean)

I do strongly agree that our increasing reliance on technology diminish our skill sets, and natural talents as a people. Every process is becoming more and more automated, causing us to think less. Pretty soon we will forget how to add without a calculator and so forth, but there will come a time when we will be forced to do it again- Technology will fail, nature will prevail.

Keep that brain working, a mind is a terrible thing to waste. Big up yuhself!


~Thanks a lot Wave! Your words were nicely put and I completely agree.  

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Inside Friend Mail: Kind Words From Loved Ones

For those who know me from only the outside, you know me as a person that promotes independence, hard work, and joie de vivre. However, those know me personally know how much I care for family and close friends. They know how important I think kerpung peace in your family and with your loved ones is, and how important it is to always have each other's back. It is true that I am extremely independent, but there is always a backbone structure to the bravest and the greatest. Mines is my mom, my family, and close friends. Though both my parents have always been my strongest influence and contribution to the woman I am today, I am a combination of everyone who've I've ever known, even the ones who've come in my life and done wrong. It is always important to recognize those that contribute to your life, and who hels you become more stronger and sanguine. Of course, you all always expect the norm to be in that position, such as my mom. But there are the smaller people who turn out to be just friends, acquaintances, and even strangers that say the k seat things to you. Those are the people you really notice, since you least expect it. I expect my mom to call me and encourage me to keep my head up. I encourage my mom to call me, lecture me, and put me in my place sometimes. I expect my mom to out money in my account whenever I carelessly run out of money, even though she gets upset and I have to get a good old-fashioned Jamaican yelling. I expect my mom to drive 4 hours from Boston to NY just to bring me groceries, laundry products, or to even take a half-day off from work to bring me cakes she baked for a function one of my college organizations was having. These are the expectations that are in the norm for me because of my mom's everlasting dedication. However, it's the ones that you don't see everyday the ones that you don't see everyday, the ones that you don't talk to everyday, that take notice of your positive movements and are able to recognize you with the kindest words. I've gotten quite a few responses on blog posts, Facebook statuses, and even Tweets where people feel who I am, feel who I'm saying, and are able to respond with benevolence. This always motivates me and keeps me assured thatbim doing something right. It's not to say the I'm not appreciative of the things people like my mom do, but it is only fair to share a port of that same appreciation to those that always have something good to say about you. For that, I am ever thankful. These are a 2 of my favorites: one from a friend who is almost family by marriage, and another friend that is the best friend of my cousin.


Candace: I related to this post and I'm happy to see other young women valuing their life, setting and accomplishing goals. Thank you so much for sharing this post with me. We as women need to support and inspire one another and I am so truly inspired by you. You are a young women who already knows exactly where she's going. You have a clear vision of your future and that alone has and will take you to great places. I love to see the things you are doing to be a better you. "Life should be lived; not controlled," and you are living proof of that. I remember when you first reached out to me on MySpace and the first official time we met. I must say, I am so proud of how far you've come. Your father was right, you are definitely on the right track.


"I'm the designated driver of my own life, so if I crash, no one else will be responsible but me." I don't even have to tell you how much I love that quote. The last paragraph is something EVERYONE should read. You're doing it Bianca!! Keep believing in yourself and your dreams. God Bless!




Nasheema: B, you're such a selfless, ambitious, goal-drieven, wonderful woman. I have only know you for nearly two years and it is clear that your parents gave you enough resources and freedom to blossom into one of the world's most influential women (whether Forbes lists you or not lol). From the diverse education they blessed you with, to the life lessons you obviously had to learn from them, you are definitely equipped to roll with the big dawgs. Anyone you trust and love is lucky to have you as a friend, sister, daughter, spouse. Often times all we (young adult or driven college kids) can do is grind grind grind without taking a second to analyze whether we are being a justice to society or not and just in case no one else who cares about you has told you lately, you are certainly an asset to us. Keep turning heads and living life to its fullest, I'll be right there with you! From this soon-to-be PR practitioner to the soon-to-be bi-lingual, well-traveled lawyer, I fully endorse www.mynameisbiancastar.com! ;-)

Katelyn: 
I'm sure you are flooded with messages constantly. I know that we never really talking in highschool but your ability to always keep moving in inspiring. I really admire the strength you have, the grace you have, and the confidence you perpetually build. Glad to see people from the Class of 2009 doing big things! Good luck with everything you do in this world, you will make your mark in anything you do. 

This was in response to a status I put on FB:
I never get to sit and examine my blog. I just write, post, and share. I never have time. I just took a good look through my blog and I love my life. With 181,834 views, I guess 181,834 other people do too. I just want to stress how important it is for everybody to live their life. I started to understand it for the last 3 years my father was dying, and understood it completely as I watched him die in that last hour of his life. Set your own goals and work hard to accomplish them. No one is a failure unless you choose to be. If you mess up in life or if things/people weren't in your favor to see you prosper, don't worry baby, it is never too late to get back on your feet and chase your dreams. Tell your best friend you love them. Tell your boyfriend you forgive him. Tell your mom thank you for everything. It takes a lot more energy to be mad in life, than to be happy. Don't argue. Be kind. Work hard. Party hard. Be happy. Happiness is contagious. Once someone sees you're truly happy, they will ask how and want the same. Sooner or later this world will be filled with happy people.




There are so many of us strong, beautiful, educated young women out there that knows how to appreciate one another. That's what real women do. I'm blessed to have women like these in my life.

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Inside People: Introducing Dai Burger!

"Santa tell me how you do what you do. Santa tell me how you made me ya' boo. Santa tell me how you knew I like shoes, and tell me how you knew you had to lace my whole crew too."

I first met Dai when my good friend Barbie invited me to a Fashion's Night Out event that the store she styles at was hosting, Patricia Field. I didn't know of Dai as a musician then. I merely knew her as a stylist at Patricia Field also, and a friend of Barbie's. For those of you who are unaware of who Patricia Field is (the most fabulous store for you to walk into and shop at if you are seeking to look different at an event), she is a fashion icon, designer, and stylist. She has designed for Sex and the City, The Devil Wears Prada, and Ugly Betty. She has even claimed credit for the invention of the woman "legging" in the 70s. Her boutique, that is located on 302 Bowery Street by the Soho area. To the left, is a picture of her crew that works in her store, including my very good friend Barbie, and your very own, Dai Burger. 


Blogger, Missy Krissy, describes Dai's style. "Dai Burger's styling may be a little outrageous for the faint of heart... However, I find it to be over the top and fabulous. It's a definite source for inspiration."

Let's talk about Dai. 

Dai Burger is an R&B/Pop artist, described to have tough cookie lyrics and a natural raspy voice. Dai was born to be a performer. She has performed for her employer, and close friend's birthday party, Patricia Field.  With that, she has performed at various venues all over America, most predominantly in her very own New York City. Straight out of Queens NY, Dai started out as a back-up dancer traveling throughout the United States. It didn't take long for Dai, nor her surrounding fans to realize that she was made to grace the stage on her own. Whether it's her quirky, jaw-dropping, eye-catching fashion you see her with in her videos or at her shows, or her catchy lyrics filled of impropriety and badass, She is the definition of a true artist. She writes her own material, and does her own dancing and recording. Dai goes unnoticed in any form she carries herself.


As previously stated, upon me first meeting Dai I did not know of her true talents. It wasn't until me, one of my best friend's (Nancy), Barbie, and Dai met up at Lincoln Center to go see The Nutcracker, that she let us listen to a new track that she was going to come out with a few weeks from then. It was titled, "Naughty Never Nice." Instantly, we fell in love. That's when she proceeded to tell me about her website and where I could find more music. Barbie also reminded me about previously asking me to show some coverage on her, I regret not doing this sooner. Dai is a true talent that will eventually go to higher heights. She still climbs. Look out. 

Much love to my girl, Barbie Beach, for my introduction to Dai.

Dai's Twitter
Dai's Facebook Fan Page
Dai's Personal Website




Sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patricia_Field
http://www.myspace.com/itsYourDai

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Inside Culture: Sizzla's King Treatment In Africa

For those of you didn't know about Sizzla's whereabouts for the past few years, it's okay, no one did. The talented, young, Rastafarian artist disappeared from Jamaica from what went from months to a few years. The rumor was that Sizzla had fled from Jamaica to Zimbabwe due to gun and murder related charges, but he quickly denied those rumors and stated that Zimbwabe was now his home.


Though Sizzla is in Jamaica now, he actually does have his own residence in Zimbwabe. "I have received tremendous welcome," Sizzla said to The Sunday Mail. He was given a whole heap of land by the government in Chegutu, a town in Northern Zimbwabe, just southwest of Kalonji's. His real reasoning as to his relocation was to answer to the call of the great Rastafarian prophet, Marcus Garvey. Garvey advocated to the African Diaspora's return to their ancestral homelands. 

Sizzla has been said to be building a a highly-equipped recording studio. He has reportedly started already.  "I am also looking into areas Judgement Yard can invest in for the upliftment of Zimbabwean youths," Sizzla stated proudly. He plans to set up agro-industries for youths under his Jamaican social responsibility banner, Judgement Yard. Kalonji is also speculated to have strong interest in the clothing factory in efforts to bring jobs for hundred of children. The clothign factory would produce Rastafarian and African regalia. 


The allocation of the land Sizzla was given has been controversial. Critics say it was done for political reasons, but Sizzla's lady publicist, Olimatta Taal, at the time quickly remarked on the speculation, "The allocation of the farmland does not have any relation to any political party. Instead of giving him cash (for the performances) they gave him land. Although they want to discredit and criminalise him, it is very honourable that he would take land instead of cash." The land given was for the Rastafarian community. 


The most untalked about, yet known rumor, is of Kalonji receiving gold from a higher authority in Africa. There is hardly none-to-little coverage on this rumor in the media, but it is something you will hear about talked amongst the mouths of Jamaicans who know him personally. 


How does that Jamaican saying go? 

What you hear here, what you see here, let it stay here, when you leave here, or DON'T COME BACK!

I don't think we'll be hearing any confirmation on that rumor anytime soon. 

Sources:
http://www.outaroad.com/2010/05/sizzla_kalonji_repatriates_to.html
http://jamaica-star.com/thestar/20100507/ent/ent1.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_Garvey

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