The U.S. Senate Passes Health Care Reform Bill

For all that's been said about President Obama in regards to what he's not doing, I do feel like he's tried to address the issues that he campaigned on. Today, the U.S. Senate passed a health care reform bill via 60-39 vote to give the President a victory on perhaps his biggest domestic priority. The bill is expected to supply health care to an addition 30 million Americans. Commenting on the passing of the new bill, President Obama said, "If passed, this will be the most important piece of social legislation since the Social Security Act passed in the 1930s."

I can't say I'm familiar with every last detail of this bill. Apparently, nobody can say they are. I am, however, happy to see it passed. I believe the main concern is to get the bill passed first. Especially one that has been as difficult to pass as this one. Then, you like to think that additional changes can be made in the future. Similar to how voting rights were specifically addressed after the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Hopefully this is a sign of more great things to happen for our country. I know everybody isn't a fan of the President, but, we should all be fans of progress and taking care of each other. And I don't mean that literally, you socialism fearing schmucks.

Snoop Dogg f. Soulja Boy Tell 'Em - "Pronto"

PICKUP: Adidas Drop Top x LTD Magazine

Thanks to Nick Depaula and the good people at Sole Collector, I was fortunate enough to win myself a pair of these neato kicks, or as I like to call them, panty droppers. How could one not get some panties to drop with these? The clean white patent plus the icy blue sole? Pfffft. I'm about to scope out a victim now. I might even post her panties. I'm a scumbag like that.

Jay-Z f. Mr. Hudson - "Forever Young" Music Video

The 10th State

I'd like to mention that I'm starting a new blog. With this blog, I'll be documenting the happenings in Virginia's hiphop scene. I've titled it The 10th State and I'm working on it now.

Holiday Cheer / R.I.P. Brittany Murphy

What's up? I haven't blogged in a while. Truth is, I haven't felt like it. Not for any particular reason. I'm just a lazy piece of shit. Nevertheless, I don't want my blog to completely die out, so I write.

The Denver Broncos depress me. Time and time again. Ever since Elway left, this team has done nothing but choke when it matters. I'm one of those people who'd rather have my team be flat out awful than give me any kind of false hope. Routinely, the Broncos get off to hot starts, slow down toward the middle, and completely flame out in the end. This season, they're proving to be consistent in their inconsistency. Fuckers. Tired of this shit.

Brittany Murphy, of Clueless / 8 Mile fame, passed away this weekend from was is being reported as cardiac arrest. She was only 32 years old. Rest In Pace, Brittany.

This year has been filled with a seemingly endless amount of celebrity deaths. From the iconic Michael Jackson to popular TV pitchman, Billy Mays. As I get older, I think about my own mortality more often. Start calculating weird shit in my mind. For instance, at the age of 25, I figure I'll live at least two more 25-year periods. Did I even say that right? Fuck it. That's assuming I start taking my health seriously and shit. Which I don't. At all. Putting it into that kind of perspective, it makes me nervous as hell. I start thinking about what happens to you after you die and my stomach gets queasy. Then after I calm down, I realize that I need to make the most of the life I'm living. Life itself is such an incredible and improbable gift. I love living. If I had the option of living forever, I'd snatch that up with the quickness. I know its not natural - but that's what happens when people aren't made aware of the purpose of their lives. I blame God and his secrets. Saying that, I wish everybody out there a happy and safe holiday season. I hope you're out there doing something memorable and remarkable. Live it up.

By the way ladies - if you don't like giving blowjobs, don't offer. Nothing is worse than a reluctant blowjob. Well, there are worse things. Like AIDS and traffic. Not very many though!

R.I.P. Eddie "Umaga" Fatu

This past Friday, the world of professional wrestling suffered another untimely death. Eki "Eddie" Fatu, 36, passed away after suffering a series of massive heart attacks. There's speculation over whether or not the heart attack was brought about by drug use, but nothing has been confirmed. Fatu made his WWE debut in 2002 and has worked several different gimmicks over the seven year span. His most notable career moment was headlining Wrestlemania 23 as Umaga in a match that featured a 'hair vs. hair' stipulation with Vince McMahon and Donald Trump. He was released from World Wrestling Entertainment this past June over what some sources say was a refusal to attend a rehabilitation center. In recent years, the WWE has been under fire for their Wellness Policy and has taken certain steps to clean their name up a bit. Most recently, Fatu worked with Hulk Hogan as a part of the "Hulkamania" tour in Australia, which ended in late November. He is survived by his wife.

I took this picture of Fatu in a match that pitted him against Brian Kendrick during an episode of WWE Monday Night Raw on January 22, 2008. It was the last time I saw him wrestle live.

It's Only Right

I've said a lot of things about Allen Iverson, some good and some bad. What people may not know is that the guy is one of my favorite players. I moved to Hampton, the birthplace of "Bubbachuck", in 1994. His senior year at Bethel High School. You couldn't escape the buzz that surrounded this kid if you tried. Everywhere you went, you heard about this standout high school athlete (he was a good football player, as well) that was on his way to Georgetown University under the guidance of the great John Thompson. A 'local hero' doesn't sum up what he meant and still means to kids here. He's one of the face's of Virginia sports. Unfortunately, at times, he's also been the face of a string of controversial athletes that have come out of Virginia.

The disappointment I've expressed in regards to Allen Iverson has never come from a bad place. I just want to see the man succeed. Over the last 15 years, I've watched him morph from an immature kid into a Hall of Fame NBA legend. The road has been bumpy at times, but he's emerged at a respectable man.

Yesterday's press conference in Philadelphia was definitely one of those full circle moments. It was an emotional day for Allen and understandably so. Here's the place where A.I. carved his path and enshrined himself as one of the true legends of the game actually bringing him back. And we're not talking about any old sports city. We're talking Philadelphia. Where the athletes who receive unconditional love from the fans in that city are far in between. When Allen goes to Denver, its "good move, but can he share with Carmelo." When he goes to Detroit, its "I'm not sure about this. How does he fit into this well oiled machine?" When he goes to Memphis, "I don't see how this works. They already have two young guards." In Philadelphia, he's welcomed back with open arms. As a fan, I'm glad to see it.

I do want him to win a ring before he hangs it up, but how do you blame a man who wants to win as a starter? Instead of trying to latch on to a contender late in his career. He may not always go about things the right way, but his intentions are commendable.

Mayweather/Pacquiao On For March 13th?

According to reports surfacing early this morning, Manny Pacquiao has agreed to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr. on March 13, 2010. The fight hasn't officially been announced, but promoter Bob Arum has confirmed the meeting with Pacquiao, that Pacquiao signed off on the March 13th date, and said the results were "positive." Moving forward, some minor details need to be worked out with Mayweather's camp and Golden Boy promotions. Otherwise, it looks like we have our dream super fight.

Remember how people were saying that boxing was on the verge of death and that MMA was taking over? Insert: Mayweather/Pacquiao. Likely to be the biggest PPV sporting event of all time. They're saying both fighters can make somewhere between 40-50 million dollars. Also, that this fight has the potential to do 3 million PPV buys. This is an incredible day for sports, and in particular, the sport of boxing. Aside from all the money and figures, we have the two best pound for pound fighters in the sport. Very different styles. Very different personalities. Very different backgrounds. I've already seen the feuding amongst fans for months. African-Americans vs. Filipinos. Americans vs. Filipinos. Once this fight is announced, I expect it to take on a very intense tone.

I'm thrilled right now. I can't wait until HBO premieres Mayweather/Pacquiao 24/7.

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Raekwon - "Surgical Gloves" Music Video

This song is so dope that you don't even pay attention to how bootleg the video is. MONEY!

They Should Have Neva Gave You Niggas Money Vol. 5

When does it stop? Really?