Mercury oh Mercury...Move Us Forward!

I have always lived under a retro since birth. I have perfected my ability to speak. I am working on my delivery of words. I have encountered folks that spit the word easily and now I mark my own words carefully. I can't let communication go I must speak and literate my mind for you. Can I do that for you to understand me?

The key is to always question...The words you hear, the words you speak and the words you think. Everything you say is marked and will be translated and saved in the minds of others. I want you to know exactly what I am trying to say for my impression is most important. So when I feel Mercury I know it is the propellant that activates and delivers the exact message.

As it stalls have no fear we must just double check, gain a greater understanding and appreciate everything for what it is worth. How will your words deliver and be received as you think very carefully about what you want to say. After all the words are our thoughts translated and we want that to be clear. We must all share our thoughts now and forever to manifest destiny.

Thanks Mercury for allowing this communicable opportunity and the capability to speak and give speech as fast or as slow, so when you rest I honor you and take my time with you. Your energy is necessary to check and balance, cut and paste verbs in order to do. The words and sounds that bring us together and take us apart....Just speak!

"God Moves.."

Artistic Transition

It is not easy...And considering I want to take on film! The limitation of resources makes everything so much more harder. That's fine because film
Is everything! It is visual, it is feeling, it is texture and most important it is lights and sound! But first you must write....

I will write every moment I have, an affirmation. On my last move I got rid of so many journals. I had to because they were clogging my space and going nowhere! I have to reorganize and chronicle things differently. To inspire myself and extrapolate those necessary stories I come across in life. This new age of technology has provided us the ability to record, translate, relate and pretend....

The Onslaught of New Media Journalism

As the “Social Media Platforms” take the world by storm we are witnessing New Media Journalism at an all time high, as we bust into 2012 watching The International CES Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. At the International CES Conference the latest digital technology for “New Media” and “Social Platforms” resurrect for the independent blogger and online distribution mechanisms offering the latest for Bloggers and Online Digital Media Makers to learn and grow within the latest media enhancements, and technological conduits to create all kinds of online story, while witnessing various trending topics in social media. As social media becomes the new term for journalistic reporting, newspapers and television move to the background becoming runner up to new media journalism. Meanwhile, the film industry pokes around learning innovative ideas in new media dodging the next Titanic, while remembering the music industry debunked by Napster.

NFL is back!

“We are back to football.” Big play this week Ted Ginn, Jr returns a punt return for 102 yards. Ted Ginn, Jr then returns another punt for 55 yards 59 seconds after his first punt return for his 2011 NFL season opener. Cleveland Browns lose their season opener as the Cincinnati Bengals win their opener without Chad Ochocinco. As NFL.com highlights footage capturing Dez Bryant reaching for the sky grabbing passes similar to a Charles Barkley rebound. Football has begun and the fans are going crazy. Skip Bayless reports via Twitter no hopes for Shanahan although big Redskins win. Mcnabb gets no airplay and Philadelphia Eagles big upset over St. Louis Rams. Saint Louis Rams suffer a hurt player giving Eagles a big opening season win after a big preseason scoreboard. In a bittersweet preseason start and a 100 million dollar contract Michael Vick is off to a great start. Rookie Cam Newton steals the show with a new NFL rookie record for most first game passing yards. Newton punishes Peyton Manning’s 302 passing yards record. As Newton gathers 422 passing yards against Arizona Cardinals in their season opener, the Panthers suffer the loss. Cam Newton’s touchdown run put the Carolina Panthers in the lead but they fell short losing 28-21 in the end. Ending week one with a double-header with New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins alongside Raiders versus Broncos. Miami attempts to seat some fans acquiring Reggie Bush in their post-NFL Lockout trade agreements. The Patriots and Dophins seem to be the NFL season opener mismatch, big names not a big game. With a 1-7 home mark last years and fans not showing up, Stephen Ross Miami Dolphins owner is determined to get his team in the spotlight again with home team fans. Talks of Reggie Bush being the every down back since Daniel Thomas has been unimpressive in preseason. Adam Shefter is expecting for the Cleveland Browns to make the playoffs. Rookie wide receiver A.J. Green was a fourth overall pick catching a 41-yard touchdown pass to put the Bengals at 1-0. The Bengals went 4-12 last season with Chad Ochocinco. Ochocinco is expected to debut with Brady for the New England Patriots in his hometown Miami, Florida for Monday night football and the end of week one NFL

Irene Terror Postpones MLK Memorial!

Hurricane Irene blew gust of winds in North America beginning in the Bahamas and extending itself up the East Coast causing evacuations as far North as New York City. The torrential rains and 100 mph winds hovered the Eastern seaboard causing major power outages and Ocean visitors to evacuate. Ocean City, Maryland began calling for evacuations on Thursday leaving Eastern Shore residents wondering how high the tide would rise.

According to Telegraph nearly 4.5 million customers lost power along the East Coast and well inland. The storm “racing to it’s own demise in New England and Canada” killed 14 people in six states.

In Washington, DC MLK Memorial dedication was postponed as Irene rocked waves into the Metropolitan area devastating as it headed up the East coast. The MLK memorial was set on the 48th anniversary of Martin Luther King's “I Have A Dream” speech.

Live on Stage at LOL Comedy

“In Hollywood they want you to already be something before they actually give you something.” Eddie Bryant


LOL Comedy Club hosted by Eddie Bryant a known comedian from Martin Lawrence’s First Amendment and comedy clubs across the nation brings the best shows every weekend to the DMV neighborhood in Temple Hills, Maryland.

LOL Comedy club is the premier comedy spot in the DMV area. This past weekend veteran comedian Joe Clair of BET’s Rap City, Comic View, Def Comedy Jam along with King Kedar of Funny People Marmaduke, and The Preacher’s Kid were in the house.

Eddie and Joe Clair both Morgan State alumni and longtime friends were full of nonstop laughter as they took center stage with King Kedar now an actor in Hollywood. Each and every weekend LOL Comedy Club host four shows with great comedy.

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Next main event at LOL Comedy Club is DC Kings of Comedy with Tony Woods, Chris Thomas Mike Brooks and Eddie Bryant at LOL Comedy Club.

“We’re trying to keep comedy alive and well in the world. Not just in DC but all over.” Eddie Bryant

El Debarge No Call No Show at Historic Lincoln Theater

According to Billboard.com El Debarge put his singing career on hold and checked into a rehabilitation center in February of this year. Addressing his career comeback, the 49 year-old would battle a long history of drug abuse. El Debarge released this statement to his longtime fans.

"I hate to disappoint my fans but it is necessary for me to take the time to work on me so that I may continue to share my music and my story with everyone," the singer has said in a statement. "I thank everyone in advance for their prayers and well wishes and hope that you will respect my privacy during this time."

This past weekend Debarge cancelled his show at the Lincoln Theater after a no show in Washington, DC. Comedian Eddie Bryant from Martin Lawrence’s First Amendment and LOL Comedy Club was accompanying the singer on this historic stage Saturday night and career comeback.

Disappointed fans and comedian who anticipated a sell out crowd stood outside the Lincoln wondering where was El Debarge. El Debarge a hit throughout the early to mid-1980s was the lead singer of the family group Debarge and a Grammy Nominee in 2011.

Tattoo Migration

Tattoo parlors are speckled along the Eastern Shore and this weekend Crossbones Tattoo parlor made their debut with a grand opening in Stevensville, Maryland. Parlor owner relocated to the Eastern Shore of Maryland with his daughter to move closer to his mom who was diagnosed with cancer taking a risk after leaving Myrtle Beach for a more family oriented community on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. He laments on the idea of hosting a more risque tattoo crowd like in nearby city Baltimore, Maryland. He states, "On the Eastern Shore you have your typical duck and butterfly folks."

Crossbones tattoo parlor is a family oriented zone with everything from kids coloring books to pool tables and guitars hanging on the walls. Following the likes of real life television shows like NY and Miami Ink, tattoos are still the hot form to express your creative side and artistic form on your body. It is necessary to check out the sterility and reputation of all tattoo artist due to the exchange of blood during the tattoo process. Good recommendations and meeting to talk with your tattoo artist is highly recommended for trust and honest tattoo work.

Tattoo parlors today are very comfortable and a relaxed atmosphere set up for any family member although you must be 18 with ID to receive the service.

Economic Boom Hiss

The NY Jets according to ESPN signed Plaxico Burress to a one-year contract announced this morning. ESPN reports Plaxico Burress contract is worth 3.017 million dollars. Plaxico Burress shopped with The Giants, The Steelers, and The 49ers before teaming with Santonio Holmes for a Wide Receiver “tandem” and football money exchange. Players began shifting Monday post-NFL lockout.

Santonio Holmes contract is five years 50 million dollars.

More weekend deals: Thursday Chad Ochocinco signed to Patriots exchanging two draft picks. ESPN reports state, "the Bengals shaved 6 million dollars for trading Ochocinco."

Saints agree to four-year deal with Darren Sproles paying more than San Diego Chargers. Ray Edwards makes a five-year deal with the Falcons for 30 million dollars. Nnamdi Asomugha and the Eagles agree to a five-year deal with 25 million guaranteed totaling a possible 60 million dollars according to Adam Shefter. Eagles also signed Quarterback Vince Young and Cullen Jenkins signed a five-year agreement worth 25 million dollars.

Meanwhile in other entertainment news, “Cowboys and Aliens” trails “Smurfs” closing Friday’s box office at 12.9 million dollars while Smurfs topped at 13.3 million dollars, a surprising defeat and bigger expectations for “Smurfs” after Saturday’s matinee reports.

Budget for “Cowboys and Aliens” is anywhere from 160 million to 200 million, finishing anywhere below 38 million in the debut lessens chances for profitability. Smurfs has a 110 million price tag. “Spy Kids 4” is the next movie on deck to compete in the box office.

Fiscal discipline is good for growth according to NY Times reports thus the reason for recent six-month lockout in the NFL, among other things. While congress debates economic growth is slowed, figures announced on Friday shows United States could “shrink our way into bankruptcy.”

We are facing the largest budget deficit at 1.6 Trillion dollars, which is 11 percent of our economy. Let us play football and/or go to the movies and forget all these debt troubles.

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Homeless and An Artist

The Federal Art Project created over 5000 jobs for artist and produced over 225,000 works of art for the American people. These artist labored at their craft for little money. This movement inspired many artists of today. During this time dreams were not allowed to be destroyed by economic disasters The FAP was a division of the WPA helping to provide money to artists on relief.

"This art created for Non-Federal Government buildings was a great symbol for todays struggling underground art."

Well known homeless entertainers are Drew Carey, Halle Berry, Charlie Chaplin, Kurt Cobain, Kelsey Grammar, Kelly Clarkson, Cappadonna to name a few. All artist while identifying an art form are hoping to make money, struggling for that "big break." Skid Row artists showcase their mosaic works in a festival in L.A.

Today we have blogsites like Homeless in LA to support people on the streets of California looking for food.

According to World Socialist Website 8000 to 11,000 people live on "skidrow" under inhumane conditions. It is claimed that "skidrow" is a result of neighborhood gentrification. Los Angeles Chief Police Bratton deals with the problem with arrests for minor infractions.

LA County is considered the "promised land for endless opportunity" while it's homeless population is much more than any other in the country. There have been studies like Blot09 to discover what are the problems the homeless artist are faced with. This study looks at those contemporary and historical policies used to solve these issues.

What does the comedian stand for in 2011?

Eddie Bryant a famous DC comedian talks about comedy now and comedy then. As he poses with Earthquake at LOL Comedy Club this past Friday a frequent act at LOL comedy club along with numerous other acts who perform live across the nation and in the DC, Maryland and Virginia. Eddie is pictured on stage doing his comedy and talking about the history of the black comedian.

Earthquake and Eddie B are pictured Friday night at LOL Comedy both Washington, DC natives. Eddie Bryant is pushing through the comedy movement post Def Comedy Jam with his formula for standup comedians. He knows what it takes to get out there and tell the truth, as all comedians must know. Eddie books the shows for Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club while he tours jumping on and off the comedy stage nationwide full force.

Eddie is a very serious comedian referencing politics, media and social antics. Eddie uses twitter, facebook and all social media access to publicly display his raw talent. We were glad to catch up with Eddie with his busy schedule and get his thoughts on comedy and what is expected of the black comedian then and now.

Maryland Industrialized Farming

In the 1600s Maryland was known for its production of tobacco and this crop had significant impacts on the state's agriculture, social, and political history according to the University of Maryland Special Collections. Maryland began to provide food for troops during the War of Independence and gained a reputation as the "Breadbasket of the Revolution." From the end of the revolution to the 1800s the farmers faced a decline from soil depletion and the wheat-infesting Hessian fly.



The founding of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal and the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad in the 1820s facilitated Maryland's ability to distribute agriculture products, Baltimore was established in 1729 as a port for shipping tobacco. Milling and exportation of grain grew in popularity in Baltimore according to University of Maryland Special Libraries Collections. The introduction of a railroad system on Maryland's Eastern Shore opened markets to Philadelphia to lead to extensive agriculture activity.

There was a westward movement of agriculture which reduced Maryland's importance to the nation. In the early twentieth century fruit and vegetable production became more prevalent in Maryland's Eastern Shore. Dairy industry occupied central Maryland and tobacco continued production in southern Maryland.

Special Collections at the University of Maryland

So When is the Wedding Ochocinco?

Chad Johnson and Evelyn Lozada are gearing up to get married and have twins. While VH1 is preparing to bank on another reality TV series according to TMZ, meanwhile Basketball Wives airs every week with Evelyn Lozada and her special guest Chad Ochocinco. However, Chad plays football and this is basketballwives, Chad wants his own show.

Well tune into Chad on Twitter where he tweets and retweets the most entertaining football star in the NFL talking to all his twitter followers. Everybody loves Chad including Evelyn as she gears up for her wedding or reality show with Chad with or without the nuptials.

A New Reality TV Show?!

Cannes Controversial Cinema

What is a film festival? Controversy and confrontation or is it entertainment and glitz? While directors like Lars Von Trier and many other Europeans continue to enlist movies, film critics like Ebert convene mid-Spring and check out the best of cinema, Film d'Art. This all takes place on a seaport off the Mediterranean Sea not far from war in the Middle East/North Africa. The Cannes Film Festival selects it's best!

Jurors like Robert Dinero and movies with names like Brad Pitt and Kirsten Dunst go on display with the the greatest directors, Shekar Kapur. However, this year's festival left one director out of the press box after foul comments, Lars Von Trier. No surprise while another film had it's debut despite a country's displeasure with the story content. If we were to make a movie about a festival, Cannes would definitely be a great choice sure bet to captivate an audience. Cannes Film Festival confronts audiences, provides a worldview on cinema and erupts out of a sea to host a world audience amongst war and protest.

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Serena Williams

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According to NY Times headline, "Serena Williams said she will return and defend Wimbledon title." Serena will attend the AEGON International Tournament in Eastbourne and return to defend her title in Wimbledon. Serena has won Wimbledon four times but severed a foot tendon four days after winning Wimbledon a year ago. Later Williams had surgery for a blood clot in her lung, pulmonary embolism.

Serena won her first Grand Slam tournament in 1999. Rule is In order for Serena Williams and Venus Williams to maintain eligibility in the 2012 Olympics they must play in Fed Cup this year and next year. There are many supporters. Billy Jean King is optimistic about Serena's return after such a sudden illness. She attributes Serena's optimism and guts to her will power to return. Williams has shown her knack for jumping back in the game after time off and setbacks, after winning the Australian Open in 2007.

Formerly world ranked at Number 1 and currently world ranked at 25. Serena was first ranked number one in 2002 and again ranked number one in 2009. Presently she is ranked number 20 in doubles along with her sister Venus Williams. Serena Williams has twelve titles in women's doubles along with her two in mixed doubles. She has 13 in singles with a total of 27 Grand Slam titles putting her ninth on the all time list.

Serena Williams has won more career prize money than any other female athlete.

Talk about Good Films

After a conversation with Doug Sadler this week about the Chesapeake Film Festival and his life as an Independent Film Artist it has been more interesting to watch the film industry. The decentralization has impacted film and the artist within it. Independent filmmaking is proliferating all across the board with Documentaries on various subjects and Narratives focusing on relationships. How does the market survive as Doug explains the industry and curates a Film Festival on the Eastern Shore of Maryland along with his supporting cast and crew is the question. Doug says “Money!”

Let the festivals begin! Cannes theaters just let out while Sundance wrapped it up at the end of January. There are more big International Film Festivals like Cannes starting later in the year as Chesapeake Film Festival prepares for their Fourth Annual Film Event. Schedules are being created and movies are being talked about. Doug and the Crew scour all the latest films premiering this last year. One thing for sure they all know the best film and believe in Chesapeake Film Festival.

The Festival started planning five years ago after an initial spearhead group sparked it up, after Doug finished touring Swimmers a film shot in Easton, MD. Swimmers was nominated for the Humanitas Prize at Sundance Film Festival and Won a New American Cinema Award. Chesapeake Festival does not offer awards since they are only a small event. Nonetheless, they are always in the races showing the best everywhere from France to New York premiering Dogtooth last year, a controversial film and Cannes winner!

Doug Sadler is a resident of NY City where he is putting together his own team of film artists in the area of animators, directors, cinematographers and the likes. Doug is ready for this New Film Industry while Big Production houses are creating 3D cinema, working with those small distribution outlets, Doug knows indie film! He is working on scripts all the time and shopping for the next Big Story while trying to create a main event Festival on the Maryland’s Eastern Shore!