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I’m ready for this – need some street shit!!!

Earlier today the the 235 year old U.S. Postal Service announced  that it is considering some major changes.  The changes have come due to “unprecedented volume declines” says Postmaster John Potter. A reported $238 billion decline is expected within the next 10 years if changes aren’t made.

Some of the changes that Postmaster John Potter is proposing:

• Change mail delivery from 6 days to 5 days, which will result in eliminating Saturday service
• Reduce the size of the workforce
• Increase in stamp prices in 2011

According to People.com, singer Christina Millian and husband The Dream welcomed baby Violet on February 26. This will be the first child for Millian and  fourth child for The Dream who has three other children by  ex-wife singer/songwriter Nivea. Reportedly  Millian and The Dream were married in September of 2009.

Congrats to Christina Millian and The Dream on the birth of their baby girl!

In the early hours of February 27, 2010, an earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 struck off of the coast of Chile. The earthquake released more than 500 times the amount of energy than the one in Haiti. Luckily for the Chilean people, the earthquake was located in an area not as densely populated as the one that struck Haiti.

The Chilean earthquake epicenter was located approximately 200 miles southwest of the Capital city of Santiago.  Santiago did receive heavy damage though from the earthquake. The historic district was the most devastated part of the capital city. Constitución, Chile received a great amount of damage.

The death toll in Chile has risen to over 200 people and expected to continue to rise. Buildings in the area of the earthquake are damaged and the structures are weak and could lead to collapses. Also, bridges and roads have been damaged and people are suggested to avoid driving on them.

President Obama has pledged US help to Chile, an envoy may be sent tomorrow to asses the level of action need by the US.

If you or someone you know is looking for their loved ones in Chile, call 888-407-4747

Tsunami

The massive earthquake in Chile sent a tsunami across the Pacific Ocean and tsunami warnings were issued for all countries touching it. A tsunami of approximately one meter hit Hawaii around 4 p.m. eastern time. No heavy damage was reported from the tsunami though.

Apparently a group of woman are pushing to make Pole Dancing a sport in the 2012 Olympics in London. Wow!  I must admit, it does take a highly skilled person to pole dance but does it really belong in the Olympics? Most people train their whole life to make it to the Olympics. How fair would that be to them? Personally, I think that the Olympics should be strictly for sports  and I”m sorry but I don’t think that Pole Dancing is a sport. What do you think? I’m really curious to know what you think…leave a comment and let me know what you think about this.

“Losers we chase CHEESE”

Be on the look out and tune into Channel 955 on March 16, 2010 to hear Dux Jones live interview with Buda at 8PM!!!!

Posterized

Fellas, if you want to get on your girl’s good side…grab her hand, play this song and say “This song is dedicated to you baby”. Just kidding, but seriously if you tell your girl that this song makes you think of her there is no telling what she will do. As corny as personalized ringtones may seem…I guarantee that  your girl will blush if you tell her that “There Goes My Baby” is her ringtone. Just make sure that you’re not wearing that batman suit that he wore to the All-Star game when you play this song for her (pictured below)… that just might kill the moment. LIVE. LOVE.LAUGH.

Apparently Whoopi was not too happy with Wendy Williams after she had  some really mean things to say about Whoopi and her daughter. Wendy had reportedly said that Whoopi looked like a monkey and was a drug addict. She also had reportedly accused Whoopi’s daughter, Alex of having a cocaine addiction. Wow!  Those are some pretty horrible things to say about someone…  but after years of feuding, Whoopi agreed to be a guest on Wendy Williams talk show. It seemed that guilt had really set in because before Whoopi made it to the couch Wendy starts tearing up . Whoopi was very cordial toward Wendy and seemed to really forgive the things that were said. Although Whoopi made it very clear that she did not agree with Wendy’s choice of words, she seemed to be more than willing to keep the past in the past and showed sincere empathy toward Wendy.

I absolutely love this story… Kudos to both Whoopi and Wendy for stepping up and showing such maturity. It’s so easy to hold a grudge but it takes a big person to forgive. After all, everyone makes mistakes and if you can’t forgive others for their faults u can’t expect others to forgive you for yours. LIVE. LOVE. LAUGH.

I’m sure a lot of you remember the original “We Are The World” recorded in 1985 for African famine… well now Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie have gathered a new group of celebrities to record for the songs 25th anniversary to benefit the Haiti Relief Fund.  The original that was written by Micheal Jackson and Lionel Richie made more than $63 million.

While I am sure that this will bring money to the Haiti Relief fund, I just don”t understand why anyone would remake something that had such a specific purpose and  relationship to something else. The original “We Are The World” is a classic and to have a whole new group of artist  come with a remake is kind of corny and boring, to say the least. I do understand that it is for a good cause  and I think that it will generate money for that reason and that reason only.

I’m just trying to figure out why someone didn’t come up with something new and original. All I’m saying is “We Are The World” has already been done.  I’m sure that a lot of celebrities signed on to feel like they are contributing in some way but I hope that they are considering the other ways that they can contribute  that have more to do with digging in their own pockets and putting on gloves  than singing.

With that being said…regardless of how how corny it may be I truly hope that the “We Are The World 2010″ raises lots of money so that the cleaning and reconstruction of Haiti can finally begin. I pray that months from now this will still be relevant and everyone will continue to donate and come together to help the people of Haiti through their devastation.

Okay fellas…I know that you have one day left to shop and you might need a little help figuring out what to buy for that special woman in your life. So have no fear I am going to help you get through this Valentines Day without the the eye rolling, looks of disgust and accusations. Put  down your remote, turn off the video games and focus on these very simple do’s and don’ts that are sure to make this Valentines Day come off as a big success.

DO buy flowers and chocolate ( but that can’t be the only gift)

Flowers and candy might be a little cliche but every woman loves flowers and chocolates, however if you choose to go that route you have to make sure that you add something more personal (like that necklace that she has been talking about for weeks or those shoes she has been eyeing for weeks) to let her know that you actually put some thought into her gift. After all, millions of women across the country will be receiving flowers and candy that same day.

DO have dinner at home ( home cooked or pick up and go)

Trust me, I do understand that there are a lot of men out there that can’t cook and that’s okay but odds are… you have a mama, an aunt or a grandmother that can. So call up one of your female relatives or even a female friend and tell them that you want to cook a special meal for that special woman in you life… I’m sure that someone will be more than happy to help. If that’s not an option for you, I would suggest looking up some easy to cook meals online and see what you can do yourself. Just in case make sure that you have the number to a local restaurant handy so if it doesn’t come out as planned you can pick up a meal and take the credit for it. More than likely she will be able to figure out that you didn’t cook the meal but the effort put into making it look like you did will surely impress her.

DO write a letter that expresses why she is important to you

I understand that it is so simple to go out and pick up a card but take it from a woman’s point of view…a letter that is written from the heart means more than any hallmark card, plus it’s cheaper. If you write a  letter to her she will be so appreciative, just knowing that you took the time to pour your heart out. Nothing is more sexy than a man that’s not afraid to show his emotional side every now and then. Oh and just in case you were wondering…most women could care less about grammar, mis-spelled words and handwriting. We just want to know that we are important to you.

DO take her to her favorite clothing store to pick out an outfit

Women love to shop so any time that you show interest in shopping she will be excited. Even if you would rather be at home playing XBOX, act like you are interested…one day of shopping won’t kill you. A new outfit can really make a woman feel good and when your woman feels good…I guarantee you will benefit from it.

Okay, so now it’s time for the big DON”TS. PAY ATTENTION…these are the things that could push a woman over the edge.

DONT buy her flowers and candy and think that’s enough

Everyone knows that woman love flowers and candy so it’s pretty obvious when you come home with it that you didn’t put much thought into it. If you decide to get flowers and candy and she says that she’s happy to get them…she probably is, but you must know that she is expecting more.

DONT take her to a family restaurant where there will probably be babies crying

The family restaurants might be okay for a regular day but for this occasion a more adult setting would mean so much more. Yes, these restaurants will be a little more expensive but it’s Valentine’s Day and  hey you’ve been saving up for this. Right? Besides this should be a time for you to talk and have some quiet time with no interruptions.

DONT take her on a group date

This should seriously be a no brainer but unfortunately a lot of guys have  trouble with this one. Valentines Day is supposed a special day for you to spend with her and more than likely she has been looking forward to this for a while. Don’t ruin this by making this another day for you to spend with your boys…chances are she won’t be thrilled about this even if she doesn’t say anything. Don’t be selfish, spending alone time is always going to be high on the list of things that women love to do.

DONT pick out an outfit for her

Let me reiterate, women love to shop! Unless you are picking out lingerie, let her shop for her  own outfit. Let’s be honest, you probably wouldn’t even know where to start…so instead of picking an outfit out of frustration, leave the shopping to her.

DONT pick a fight

If something is bothering you…wait until Monday to say something. Don’t ruin the romance with an argument…that could crush her. Women really look forward to Valentine’s Day and if you really love her…it can wait.

More important than any of the dos and don’ts…make this day special and something that she can go back to her girlfriends and brag about. The most embarrassing thing that a woman could go through after Valentine’s Day is listening to her girlfriends brag about all of the things that their boyfriend’s did, wishing that hers could have done the same. If you have been lacking in the romance department, now is the time to redeem yourself and let your girl know just how special she is to you. Even if it’s the opposite and your girlfriend hasn’t been showing the affection that you need, this might be exactly what she needs to step it up. Whatever it is, just have the fun and take this time to remind her why she choose you.